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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1919

Page

9

Ed Carlton dies at Walnut Springs after long illness

Ed Carlton aged forty nine, brother of G M Carlton, died at the family home in Walnut Springs after months of ill health. Survived by widow Josie Armstrong and three sons. He was a native of Hamilton County, son of F M Carlton founder of Carlton, and had lived in Beaumont before moving to Walnut Springs two years ago. Burial place cited as Carlton in Hamilton County.

George M. Carlton Ed Carlton Walnut Springs Mr. Carlton Geo. M. Carlton Hamilton R. N. Carlton Stephenville B. H. Carlton Gatesville J. S. Carlton Hico Evans Carlton Iredell F. M. Carlton Hamilton County Carlton Josie Armstrong Capt H. R. Armstrong Beaumont Texas Hamilton Record

Week's Meeting Continues at Baptist Church

The week long special meeting at the Baptist Church continues with topics each evening. Thursday discusses How May the Church be Saved and Friday covers Six Things a Christian Should Know. Saturday focuses on Six Things the Church Needs and Sunday mornings address Stewardship of Life and Money followed by The World's Great Need.

The Baptist Church Gyal

For Sale or Rent Near North Edge Of Sale Or Rent

Five room residence with two acres of land offered near the north edge of sale or rent. Contact Mrs Inger Pierson at P O Dahl Norse Texas for details.

Per- Wilars Eco Inger Pierson P. O. Dahl Norse, Texas

Stove Specials Reveal Bargain Prices at A Buck’s

Reading from a vintage ad the catalog lists stellar stove deals. The 83 B Master model priced at 45 dollars appears among a selection including the 86 Venus heater at 12 dollars and 50 cents.

Sheriff Detains Man Claiming to Be Trained Nurse

A visitor to Gatesville on Christmas Day posed as a nurse seeking work. After being told no position existed, he remained in a physician’s home and allegedly forged a bank check the following morning. Sheriff Hollingsworth jailed him on forgery charges.

Gatesville

Death of Mrs Sam Oswald near Clifton

Mrs. Sam Oswald aged 29 died Friday night from pneumonia after influenza. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Morgan Atchison of Walnut Springs she was a longtime member of the Womack Baptist Church. Survived by husband and six children. Funeral held Saturday at 3:00 pm at Old Clifton Cemetery conducted by Rev J A Kidd with Rev Geo F Kornegay and Rev E S Sansom assisting. She was the third Atchison family member to die.

Sam Oswald Clifton J. A. Kidd Geo. F. Kornegay E. S. Sansom Oswald Atchison

Texas General Election Tabulation Shows Both Amendments Carry

The State Canvassing Board completed counts for the November general election with both constitutional amendments winning by large margins. Missing counties total 1,200 to 1,400 votes. Free textbook amendment passed 84,586 to 37,620. Deposing witnesses outside Texas passed 77,046 to 39,394. State officer results to be announced tomorrow.

Austin Texas

Death of Nels Olson Seljos at his brother’s home

Nels Olson Seljos died last Saturday morning at the home of his brother A. O. Seljos southwest of town. A native of Norway he emigrated here and lived with relatives for years. He had been in poor health but his death came unexpectedly shortly before. The funeral was held at the Scandinavian Lutheran Church last Sunday with Rev. Theo Lerud officiating and burial in the church cemetery.

A. O. Seljos Nels Olson Seljos Norway Scandinavian Lutheran Church Theo. Lerud Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Lena Burial Support

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and assistance in the burial of our daughter and sister Lena. May God's richest blessings rest with her children.

Lena

Texas Bill Mandates Fire Drills in All Schools

Austin report shows T F Baker drafts a bill to require weekly or bi weekly fire drills in every Texas school. The proposal aims to enforce fire prevention education statewide amid low drill rates and high inspection coverage by the Fire Insurance Commission.

Texas Austin T. F. Baker Texas Fire Insurance Commission Baker Fire Insurance Commission

Death of George Draper in influenza pneumonia

George Draper seventeen son of Mr and Mrs M T Draper died last Saturday night from influenza pneumonia near Womack The funeral was led by Rev J A Kidd at Wallings Bend Cemetery last Sunday at 3 pm Interment followed as many sorrowing friends attended The family receives heartfelt sympathy from the community

George Draper M. T. Draper Womack George United States J. A. Kidd Wallings Bend

Wanted A Few Head Of Cattle By Advertiser

A brief classified item seeks several head of cattle from interested sellers. The notice states only the general request and offers no further details or contact information.

Norwegian Shipping Losses in War Reach 829 Ships

Naval statistics from Christiania show Norway lost 829 commercial ships totaling 1,240,000 gross tons during the war. The number of seamen who died amounts to 1,155.

Christiania Norway

George R. Pool 1880 1919 Funeral in Taylor Church

George R. Pool died January 3 1919 aged 38 weeks burial January 6 at Scratchfield Cemetery. He was the eldest child of Tom M. and wife and leaves a widow eight children two brothers Major Herbert M. Pool and Will C. Pool and three sisters Iva Torrence Maydee Pool and Tessie Nabors. He died at the old homestead where he was born in the Pool family for over 60 years. He was remembered as a bright young life by friends.

George R. Pool Scratchfield Jas. F. Hardie First Presbyterian Church Taylor Ernest S. Sansom Presbyterian Church George Tom M. Pool Will C. Pool Herbert M. Pool U. S. Army School of Fire Columbus Iva Torrence Maydee Pool Tessie Nabors Oklahoma Pool

Water main repairs cut supply this Friday night

Water will be shut from Friday 5 p.m. until Saturday 6 a.m. for mains repairs. Mayor Oscar J Rea urges residents to prepare for the outage.

Oscar J, Rea

Thresher Outfit For Sale By A Biffle Clifton Route 1

I have a second hand thresher outfit with Advance thresher and engine cook shack and everything needed to complete the outfit. Will sell at a bargain. A Biffle route 1 Clifton. 43-4tp

A. Biffle Route 1 Clifton

Carpenter Brothers Offer Vicks V Enhanced Remedy

Local advert mentions the Carpenter Brothers offering a Vicks V product line, highlighting an enhanced remedy approach and potential health benefit claims aimed at shoppers.

Bill to Guarantee Wheat Price for 1919 Crop

Washington December 31 chairman Lever of the House Agriculture Committee said a bill to insure a guaranteed price for the 1919 wheat crop is being drafted by the Agriculture Department and will be introduced soon. The plan envisions a government agency to buy, sell and store the 1919 crop with a revolving fund of 600 million dollars, and the government would buy all and sell at world price. The aim is to maintain farmer faith despite potential losses, as world stocks in Australia Argentina and India could affect demand and prices.

Washington House Agricultulture Committee Houston Department of Agriculture Congress Lever Australia Argentina India

Scandinavian Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Classes

The Lutheran church announces Sunday School next Sunday at 10:00 and adult Bible class. Regular Norwegian language service at 11:00. Catechumens meet Saturday at 10:00 at the parochial school. Pastor Theo Lerud extends a cordial welcome to all services.

Scandinavian Lutheran Church

George C Peterson Dies After Influenza Pneumonia

George C Peterson died at his home in Buda early Monday from influenza pneumonia after only a few days of illness. The notice indicates trouble with the typewriter and presses before publication.

C. Peterson Buda

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Ee 'S Stove and Company G. M. Carlton Buck Detroit Vapor Clief Toni Oscar J REA & Co Sheriff Nels Seljos George Randell Vicks Carpenter Brothers George C. Peterson
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