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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
4
The Morgan area wreck of a Texas Central gravel train killed engineer John Mayfield and injured brakeman B J Wright and fireman Jack Arnold. Wright, trapped by timbers, freed himself and then dragged along cars to check on Mayfield before he died.
A fragment advises men to beware women driving buggies and to take to the brush when needed. It claims the law leaves turning directions uncertain and describes potential evasive maneuvers by women. The note ends with a challenge for reliable witnesses and a sheriff to call the first witness.
The Horst column reports strong community health and a paused schoolhouse sermon due to a Masonic Lodge meeting. It notes large crowds at Sunday singing and Sunday school, and lists visits including J. M. Whiteny, B. Hellingsworth, and Mrs. Horton receiving care in Clifton. W. W. Windham and family visited Otro Parks.
A dated promotional item urging readers to seek Electric Bitters for ailments including dyspepsia and Bright's disease. It claims quick relief and permanent freedom from trouble, sold at Price & Mitchell's drug store for 50 cents with a guarantee.
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