Mock of Variety Merchandise and Hardware Expansion
A notice proclaims plans to move to a larger building in 1028 and carry eight stock items at all times. It shows a desire to serve the world with improved offerings and a bigger, better storefront.
06 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
1
A notice proclaims plans to move to a larger building in 1028 and carry eight stock items at all times. It shows a desire to serve the world with improved offerings and a bigger, better storefront.
Meridian Court and Local News reports show 1927 county statistics on marriages mortgages births and deaths with comparisons to the prior year. It notes physician reporting gaps county attorney inquiries and mentions individuals such as AF Mitchell Trostal W B Sparks and Breene Seer Seren with limited corroboration.
Mre. A. R. Mebannan, 84, longtime member of a Texas pioneer family, died at 0:20 p.m. at her daughter's home in Waco. Born in Missouri in 1802, she and her family traveled to Texas in 1857 and lived in Bowne and McLennan counties. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Mey. F. B. Thorn officiating with interment in the old family burial ground. Surviving are three daughters and a son. Honorary pallbearers were neighbors and local men listed in the Clifton and Bowles communities. Palmer Lund, 48, died suddenly at his Clifton home after a brief illness, with Dr. C. A. Carpenter attending and the doctor prescribing treatment prior to his death. He was last seen alive earlier in the week and collapsed at home.
A Cranfills Gap column reports brighter farming prospects for the year 1927 with abundant feed grains dairy cattle hogs and poultry. Local real estate activity surged with several deals. Community members including Mr. and Mrs. Berkelson Mr. Sather and others are noted for visits business moves and holidays.
Clifton Public School reports on exam preparations for the upcoming term and thorough reviews across subjects to minimize failures. A senior class production Uncle Ephraim’s Summer Readers is set for January 20 at City Auditorium with proceeds benefitting the high school. Basketball faces a crucial home game against Shel Mgh School on January 18, while Clifton and Bonheim vie for county supremacy. The year is highlighted by strong student work, high attendance, and excellent discipline with no punishments recorded.
A special train rerouted to Clifton on Friday January 27 offers brief lectures and a viewing of exhibits from A and M College. Visitors may board the train to see beef and dairy cattle hogs sheep poultry crops and home improvement displays with night lighting and electrical demonstrations. The event targets all ages, especially women and children, inviting farmers to attend prepared with questions.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Rowe of McGregor Texas died after a brief illness in 1927. Interment was at Tufton cemetery conducted by Reverend Malcolm Parcell. She was a devoted mother and friend, longtime resident of Clifton, and member of the church choir. She leaves sons and daughters in McGregor and nearby towns. Her passing drew many friends in cold afternoon farewell.
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