Clifton Past and Promises Shine in Christmas Letter
W T Coston writes from Clifton in 1900 expressing nostalgia for Bosque County and old times. He recalls Sacred Harp singing, old church bells, and family memories, pledging renewed effort in the new year while sending best wishes to Clifton’s citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Old Bosque County
Santa Claus
Dallas
Postoffice
Oak Clif Dallas
Cannon
Clifton Land
W. T. Coston
Saved at Deaths Door Medical Miracle and Migrant Help Wanted
Murray W Ayers of Tra fit Hridge N A described near death before a miracle cure called Bleetric Tt urs Gayestype. The diary notes dramatic weight loss and worsening health reversed by the treatment. Also seeks a man and wife for dairy and house work in Hicu Texas offering good pay and steady hours. German or Norwegian preferred. Apply to Hi M Scales. 17tt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray W. Ayers
Trafit Hridge
Melt
Steie
Pat
Iver
Brains in Demand at Tyler Commercial College Ad
An old-time advertisement promises doubled earnings in five months through Byrne Simplified Shorthand and Practical Bookkeeping or telegraphy courses at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. It touts many testimonials and free catalogs while warning of winter illnesses and recommending Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Hine Valley
Miss
Dansby Elected Bank Cashier and Valley Mills Wedding Report
At the First National Bank meeting in town Chas Dansby was elected cashier to fill the vacancy from H B Sears. In Valley Mills a wedding united Herbert Reese and Lila Bullock with plans to return to work for the Santa Fe Railway Co after a New Orleans sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Chas
First Baptist Church
Valley Mills
Herbert Reese
K. Reese
Lila Bullock
New Orleans
Santa Fe Railway Co
Reese
Nie Feliaie
Battrett
Boy Bitten by Dog and Local News Mixed In
A boy in Valley Mills escaped with a minor facial wound after a dog bite. The same column mentions Waco homicide with W. G. Ripley shot in an electric store on North Sixth Street, and Rawls charged in the fatal incident. The page also lists local ads and various promotions from stores and mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
W. G. Ripley
North Sixth Street
Moses Rawls
McNamara
Rawls
Ravel
Tustiew Haris
W.G. Ripley
Ripley
Vintae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Pee
W.T. Coston
Ragle
Paul Dorbritz
Clifton, Texas
Carl A. E. Jesse, Pianist
Chas. Dansby
Cleburne
Mio
Hinson
Valles
Sls
Valley Mills Tribune
Apples
Oscar Rea & Co
John E. Swenson
T. K. Bagley
Yalew
Teel
Satiseel Hogan
Johnle Radein Etter
Hunkeley
Chambertoih
Brana Oxfords
Nemir
A. W. Die
Jenn
Connolly
Bosque County Mill & Elevator Co
Will A. Macsh
Siler City
N.C
Huht
Huckden
Armin
J. R. Jones
Anderson Building
H. W. Hering
Glifton, Texas
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