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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1908

Page

8

Morgum county grand jury indicts five in murder case

The Grand Jury at Morgum county presented a final report indicting Dan Jay Tico Jay Will Onan and Abner in the Arthur Lockhart murder case. Judge Lockcott to hear bond pleas. one defendant appeals life sentence. Also notes a death in the Crout family and details on pallbearers and interment. The jury reports 86 indictments and finds county crime levels rising.

Wiley Pbs Dan Jay Tico Jay Will Onan Abner Berm Valley E. DB. Diow Migi

Bett County Texas Candidate Signals Prohibition Split

Bett County Texas candidates signal a factional race with D G Patter a former state senator from the twenty seventh district seeking re election as representative class A. Patter opposes prohibition, supports repeal of some Thirtieth legislature laws, while Bell County figures H B Robertson and H B Savage intrigue as leading speakers in the last political scene.

Texas Triest D. G Patter Dwenty Pat Taastauch Bell County H. B. Robertson Temple H. B. Savage Belton Lewis Ji van Pesenn Anne

Santa Fe Gravel Deal Eases Clifton Street Repairs

The Santa Fe company agrees to provide unlimited gravel for Clifton streets at no cost to the town, hauling it to a convenient switch location. The arrangement, aided by agent J T Shelton, is praised as a cooperative example benefiting both railroad and town, with officials and citizens expressing gratitude. A Benham Nowy item tells of a man discovering a $3,000 stash, a mouse nesting the bills, and a lesson on banks being safer than cash.

Dhw Santa Be Clifton J. T. Shelton Harmony Santa Fe Jo Allinois Pitaway

Pythian Publications Merged in Texas

The Lone Star Pythian monthly Banner Knight was sold by W S Lemly to Gresham Printing Co P Gresham president. The Banner Knight will run more vigorously with two field agents. Miss M J Allen and another permanent worker join, office remains in Temple Texas. A satirical aside on youth and time follows amid notes on cattle disease in cattle and calves in the area.

Lone Star Pythian Texas W.S. Lemly Gresham Printing Co P. Gresham Texas Pythian Banner Knight Maith Fabiosie Maid J Allen Texas Journaliam Bartlett Banner-Knight Temple Gabriel Henoesay Blackleg

Madison Cattle Die. Oddities and Notices in Local Columns

A patchwork of local items notes cattle deaths in Madison and a preacher’s remarks on The Art of Love amid wedding fee talk. It cites Senator Culberson on President Roosevelt and public opinion, Hamilton’s railroad celebration, and a Dallas exile’s political race. Also advertised is a Kidney health home remedy with questionable claims and ingredients, urging readers to try the mixture.

Chicago Culberson Roosevelt George Washington

Swine Breeders Gather in Cleburne for Session

The Texas Swine Breeders meet in Cleburne on June 7 with talks on improving production and market quality. Hon Cato Bells welcomed attendees and urged guarantor support from state and federal governments. J J McLain of Anna presented on fair judging and Colonel Aaron Caffee of McKinney spoke on feeding and breeding.

Cleburne Tien Idetion Texas Cato Bells J.J. McLain Anna Aaron Caffee McKinney

Formal Resignation of Judge Scott Disturbs Waco Circles

In Waco on June, word circulated that Judge Sam R. Scott of the Fifty Fifth district court submitted his formal resignation and placed in the post office yesterday afternoon. Speculation grows over who will receive the appointment, with mentions of Judge A C Prendergast, R J Munroe, and J T Slyder. The calendar season brings rumors of street corner medicine men amid warnings of penalties under current law.

Waco Sam R. Scott Aind A. C. Prendergast R. J. Munroe J.T. Slyder Sherman de

Poll tax reminders and local business notes in Clifton

A mix of local notices and micro-news from Clifton includes a reminder to obtain poll tax receipts in an election year, cotton transactions by Wm Snell at 11 cents per pound, and a promoted sale by Connolly & Co. The Fire Company elected officers F W Nelson as Chief and We Pearson as 2nd Assistant Chief, with others named as trustees and secretary. Also mentions Mr. and Mrs. W W Womack’s return from New Orleans, a planned German Union meeting, and remarks on passenger vs freight rail rates plus a motivational exhortation to stay cheerful.

Wm. Snell Turnersville F.W Nelson W. 8. Mixon Pearson Fd. Rogstad N. M. Swenson C. N. Hill Bi. Hundley Fallie

Another Ginners Report From Waco County

A ginners report for the county will be wired to the national government today with the usual government summary forthcoming. Fewer than two hundred bales have been ginned since the last report, and the crop shows a small remaining supply. The Record notes strong advertising and job work income, with subscriptions rising and cash on hand, urging residents to spend rather than hoard as prices for land and property remain adjustable. A Farmers' Union lecture by Mr Armstrong is planned at City Hall.

Waco Texas Ttis Dubortanlvan Aes

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