Property deeds and a fatal influenza death in Meridian
Meridian Texas notices show A Richards et al transferring 160 acres to M M Richards and 354 610 acres to Jose Morillo for 25000 dollars, W Q Cabler transferring land in Bosque county for 500, and L F Hightower conveying parcels to G W Arther and William Murry for 2632 dollars. Johnie Cochran aged 14 years 5 months and 10 days died Sunday after contracting influenza at school, leaving a father, mother and sister.
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Meridian
Texas
A. Richards
M. M. Richards
Wm. Sheppard
Jose Morillo
W. Q. Cabler
D. L. Davis
Bosque County
Johnie Cochran
John Cochran
Winter Show Draws Nice Crowd in Cayote
A brisk turn had a large audience for the weekend play in Cayote with broad approval. Local notes report Miss Ernestine Crout returning to Clifton, while several residents travel for work and family visits.
Norse News Items From Norse Texas January 1 1919
New Year greetings and social notes from Norse Texas as residents and visitors plan to resume studies at Luther College Decorah Iowa and College of Stephenville. Mentions include Conley Knudson Walter M Hoel Clarence M Colwick Carl D Colwick J and Mrs N M Colwick and Winnie Snell with Frances Willis visiting Hamilton and Dallas regions.
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Norse
Texas
Conley Knudson
Walter M. Hoel
Decorah
Iowa
Luther College
Clarence M. Colwick
Carl D. Colwick
Stephenville
Winnie Snell
Business College
Dallas
Hamilton
W. D., Snell
Frances Willis
Meridian News Briefs From Local Families and Deaths
The community mourns multiple losses as John Elliot dies after months of tuberculosis and is buried in Meridian. W L Cash, longtime resident, is buried in Meridian after moving to Clifton. Mrs Harmon Combs and her husband face severe influenza illness in Oklahoma with two children critically ill. Local notes report resignations, travel, new dentist Charles W. McCollum, and various school influenza impacts. Belated updates mention Miss Ruth Winfield and other local residents seeking medical treatment and schooling disruptions due to flu.
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Ter
John Elliot
Meridian
W. L. Cash
Clifton
Harmon Combs
Oklahoma
F. M. Greeson
Ferguson Ranch
Holland
Texas
J. M. Gore
Clyde Averett
Fort Worth
Ford
Wyley Jones
Wilbur Collina
Sam
Iredell
Charles W. McCollum
Grand
Sheriff's Department
Cathryn Odle
Midlothian
Wordna Elliot
Oglesby
Agnes Hughes
de Leon
G. F. Winfield
Ruth
Loreen Alexander
San Georgetown
Waco
Former banker sends ad space renewal from Seguin
H. F. Theis formerly with the First Guaranty State Bank writes the Record from Seguin. He is now cashier of the First National Bank there and includes a check to pay for another twelve months of mail delivery to his address.
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H. F. Theis
First Guaranty State Bank
Seguin
First National Bank
Texas crop prospects said to be best in twenty five years
A writer of authority reports Texas crop prospects are the best in twenty five years after traveling the state ton Garage. The piece mentions gas lines casings inner tubes and accessories as items your business is always appreciated.
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Texas
Tfe
Clifton Garage Cited as Central Headquarters
A note urges leaving the car at Clifton Garage to serve as a makeshift headquarters even if no supplies are required. The directive emphasizes using the facility as a fixed base. Local officials did not assign additional tasks or resources.
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Clifton Garage
Tfe
Card of Thanks for Arvilla Phinney
The family I G Phinney and Children express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Arvilla. They remember the help and comforting words with appreciation and thanks.
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Arvilla
Local Social Notes From Fairview Area Church and Visits
Pard and Martha Wagley of Fairview attended church Sunday afternoon. The W. O. W. will meet Saturday night. if you are a W. O. W. come. A. C. Reardon and John McMillen went to Clifton on business Tuesday. R. M. Jones was a Valley Mills visitor Saturday. Miss Jimmie Todd visited Miss Easter Strickland Sunday. Miss Elsie Strickland had dinner with Miss Myrtle Todd Sunday. Rev Witch filled his regular appointment.
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Pard
Martha Wagley
Fairview
A. C. Reardon
John McMillen
Clifton
R. M. Jones
Valley Mills
Jimmie Todd
Easter Strickland
Elsie Strickland
Myrtle Todd
Rev. Witch
Womack Soldier Homesick. Draper Death Triggers Obituary
Womack notes homeward tempo by June as rain in France worsens longing for home. The Draper couple mourns their 18 year old son George after a fatal influenza and complications, leaving a grieving family with four sisters and two brothers. Relatives visited Womack, preaching planned for next Sunday. Local girls suffer from a bout of illness nicknamed flow and Tangle Foot.
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France
M. T. Draper
George
Tom Dunn
Womack
Pearl McAll
Nadine Arther
Ethel Biffle
Iva Doss
Tangle Foot
Methodist Church Sermons and Activities Schedule
The Methodist Church announces services and activities. Sunday includes a ten o clock service, Sunday School at nine thirty, a sermon, Junior League at three thirty, and a seven fifteen p m sermon led by pastor George F. Kornegay.
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George F. Kornegay
Farmers Gin Co Notice on Delayed Run and Dry Cotton
The Farmers Gin Co announces a one day delay in the season and that they will publish further notice in the Record. They urge farmers with remaining cotton to wait until it is absolutely dry before bringing it in and state they will buy dry and brittle Burr Cotton remnants on any day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite Farmers Gin Co
Two Ford Touring Cars For Sale By J W Butler
Two Ford touring cars in excellent condition offered by J W Butler. One man cannot handle the surplus. willing to sell one or both with a good note on long time.
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J. W. Butler
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Miss Lena Stanford Dies as Red Cross Nurse at Camp Travis
Mrs Curry and husband received word on the 26th of the death of Miss Lena Stanford of Clifton. A well known visitor to the city, she gave her life to the Red Cross. She volunteered earlier and served as a Red Cross nurse assigned to Camp Travis where she died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Curry
Lena Stanford
Clifton
Miss Stanford
Red Cross
Camp Travis
Gatesville
Magazine Euterpean Club Hosts Year End Meeting
Mrs O A Bronstad welcomed members on Tuesday afternoon December 31 despite bad weather. Current events and a lesson were followed by ice cream wafers and bonbons. The club will meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons, with the next session hosted by Mrs G D Grimland on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Bronstad
G. D. Grimland
Cotton Seed Culling Offered On Weekly Schedule
The ad promotes cotton seed cleaning grading and culling now, with weekly culling on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday for several weeks before other business requires a shutdown. It stresses preserving seed grade purity and maturity as a key investment for planting time.
New Year Finds Finances of Texas in Healthy Condition
Austin Texas Jan 4 The new year 1919 will find Texas finances in a healthy condition with no deficiency risk. Cash in hand totals 4 000 000 across funds about 2 000 000 in general revenue 3 200 000 invested in US short term certificates 750 000 deposited in state depositories and bonds totaling 23 000 000 in the treasury Heavy tax collections are expected next month.
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Austin
Texas
United States
Hogs Wanted For Shipment Next Monday in Clifton
Advert says hogs needed for shipment next Monday January 13. Will pay the highest market price to sellers in Clifton Texas. Contact W LoRelle for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. LoRelle
Clifton
Texas
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Clifton, Texas
Department of Banking
U. S
J. M. Jenson
Farmers Bank
Meridian Weekly
A. R. Ellis
L. F. Hightower
G. W. Arther
James Gillespie
William Murry
Cayote News
Ernestine Crout
J. D. Hord
Mosheim
Tom White
Raymond Reardon
Porter Strane
Albert Eckert
Camp Johnson
Florida
Theo Sparks
Martin Johnson
Ruby Richards
Cleva Jones
S. D. Jones
John Jeanes
A. F. Strickland
Minnie Neil
Mildred Shep
Ge-eng
Clifton Produce Company
Jas. M. Robertson
Atty
I. G. Phinney and Children
Clifton Rubber Company Bates
Euterpean Club
John E. Swenson
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