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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1919

Page

17

Government Railroad Ownership Sparks Texan Debate

A Texas chamber of commerce gathering discusses restoring government power over railroads and opposing regional private control. Shippers press Congress for action while a special committee outlines resolutions to influence policy and finance debates.

Las Texan Texan Railroad Commission Ruirouda Texis Expres Texay Ser Renewn Moe Rar

Dr S P Brooke to Speak at Local Church

Dr S P Brooke will speak this afternoon at 4 o clock at the church in the interest of education. He has been president of Baylor University for many years and is expected to attract a large audience with his address.

S. P. Brooke S. P. Brooky Int

Baptist Church Evening Service Announced Schedule

Baptist church announces evening worship at 7 30 p m with hymn band at 8 p m Bible class at 6 00 and services Wednesday night cotically invited led by A Rid Peter.

Eo .m Dh A. Rid Peter

Tom Grimland Buys and Sells Homes in Real Estate Shuffle

Tom Grimland engages in a week of real estate deals around Milford and Waxahachie. He sells a Jefferson street home to Clayton Alferlie for $0,500, then buys a 200 acre farm five miles west of Milford for $115,500, and he plans to acquire the John George homestead on West Main Street for $10,000 with possession expected soon. Waxahachie remains a focal point for arranging his permanent residence.

Tom Grland Jefferson Street Clayton Alferlie Clayton Alserlie Milford Tom John George Homestead West Main Street Plu An Sons Air Wai Myr Cinfiiland Geirge Waxabachie Civinaland

Magazine Euterpeany Club Meeting Held with Guests

A January meeting of the Magazine Euterpeany Club was hosted by Mrs Elwood Lovelady. Members enjoyed Current Events and a lesson before refreshments. Mrs Ament attended as a guest. Future meetings will occur biweekly with Mr George B Helm to host February 11.

Elwood Lovelady

Eggs for Setting for Langshangs and Minorca Ewes for Sale

White Langshangs and Black Minorca Ewes offered for setting eggs at $1.50 per 15. Contact Mrs J C Carpenter Clifton Texas 46 280.

J.C. Carpenter Clifton Texas

Bell Floral Co. Plows and Floral Designs Offered

Clifton Mercantile Co advertises Bell Floral Co services for cut flowers and designs with prompt attention and call-in orders available anytime whether in range or stall.

Bell Floral Co

WEEK'S PROGRAM AT THE QU THEATRE

The QU Theatre presents Jean Eagles in Under Fale Colors and Pathe news. Saturday matinee at 3 pm features Hands Up with Ruth Rolust and The Celestial Message. Ra ith Roberts stars in Saturday night Bluebird, with Thursday matinee and other films listed. Tickets for a fine flock of poultry also advertised.

Jean Eagles Fale Pathe Russia Ruth Rolust Pathe News Raith Roberts

Apostolic Church Sets Regular Services Next Sunday

The Apostolic Church invites congregants to regular Sunday worship at 1 am. The message urges attendees to come and praise the Lord together as they seek blessings.

Scandinavia Lutheran Church Sunday Activities

Sunday School is set for 10:00 next Sunday morning with high attendance expected. An English language Communion Service follows prayers from 11:00. A business meeting of the congregation will occur after the 4:00 Crawford service. Choir meets Thursday night at 7:30 and catechumens gather Saturday morning at 10:00 at the parochial school building.

Scandinavia Lutheran Church Crawford Cathecumens

One-Pound Midget Infant Draws Crowds in Lahn County

The Brady Standard reports Mrs. Gentiew EW and Elkins family near the S.H. Mayo farm six miles north of Lahn showcase a tiny infant, weighing about one year, inspiring visitors as a curious local marvel. The tale notes a silver dollar barely covering the infant and mentions the ongoing nightly vigil to keep the flame burning.

Ae ‘Autor Gentiew ElKing el Lin Evry Anne Dow Elkins S.H. Mayo

City Meat Market Opens at the Zachech Stand

New meat market to operate at the old Standefer Brothers site starting Saturday morning February 1. The City Meat Market is owned by B C Kidwell and J F Garrett. They promise the choicest meats and invite fat cattle or hogs for sale at the highest prices.

Zachech Standefer Brothers City Meat Market B.C. Kidwell J. F. Garrett G. Kidwell

Weeks Farm Well Drilling Scheduled This Week

Two businessmen from the east arrived to oversee preparations near the Weeks farm. Men hauled lumber and set up cones for the planned well, with offers of a rig ready for operation soon after its arrival.

Oni John’ Cornwell Payin Quant Sredell

Methodist Sunday School Opens Promptly at Ten

The church schedule lists Sunday School starting at 10 o clock with hymn numbers and organ music. A Busy Men's Bible Class meets at the parsonage, followed by a sermon by the pastor and old-time singing by choir and congregation. A cordial invitation extends to all to attend these services.

Jan. P. Dunn Pasitor

Former Meridianite Oil Pioneer Adams Sets Boom in Texas Fields

Meridian Tribune notes Adams a former Ranger district manager and oil worker who quit wine to pursue oil full time. He drilled the Brashear well south of Ranger producing about 400 barrels daily and now operates extensively in the Hurkbarnett field with fortunes rising from the Red River to Coganche county.

Nationat Adlems Tta Hye Brashear

Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Service Notice

Immanuel Lutheran Church holds regular service Sunday February nd at 10 30 a m with collection for the building fund WH Bowie pastor preaching at Womack The regular preaching service will be at the school house Sunday afternoon at 3 30 Let all come J A Kidd pastor Jr

Immanuel Lutheran Church WH. Bowie Womack School House J. A. Kidd

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