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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
9
Local column lists bacon prices and other goods from Oscar J. Rea & Co. plus Co. offerings from Wm. Connolly. Mentions Geo. Scratchfield visiting Tem ple to see airships, new delivery wagon for J. E. Zschech, flour arrival, Plymouth Rock eggs, and restaurant and barber shop ads. Includes personal notices, births, lost items, and local visits.
Community health is good and farmers are productive. William Hollingsworth visited the county, A J McCandless of Collins Ark traveled here, and a large crowd attended the W O W Banquet at Turnersville. Officers for 1911 were installed for the W O W lodge and for the Hurst Telephone Company.
Five leaders named Addie Brown Kate Young Susanna Nelson Brownie Neil Carrie Swilling compete in a watch contest at Connollys on Saturday January 21. The event gathers local residents to test timepieces and showcase denoting skills.
Jersey cows offered by Dr J C Carpenter at Clifton. Readable details indicate two cows available for purchase. Contact information not provided in text.
Meridian Creek residents note a cold spell and good health overall. The Meridian Creek Debating Society meets Saturday night February 4 with recitations songs debates and a basket supper to raise funds for folding chairs.
A large Sunday crowd attended in Turnersville as the Epworth League grows in interest. Leader for next Sunday is BE Bailey. Misses Pearl Harper and Bertha Thorp visited Meridian relatives. Henry Oxford returned from Brownwood due to his father's illness. Norse Literary Society attendees included Harry Grigsby and his partner.
Damp rainy spell in Merrivale slows rain but green growth appears on grass. Farmers work through fine weather and start on the year’s tasks with hog killing weather hoped for by some, including George Brittain’s son.
The Clifton Lutheran College community surprised Principal F W C Jesse with a chapel birthday event attended by students and faculty. Ole I Olson gave a student body gift, A E B Zucker spoke for the faculty, Rev J F Rudi delivered a speech, and Jesse responded well. Charades games and music followed with refreshments served late.
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