Local Bai County Ballot Propositions and Officials Listed
A historical ballot snippet lists state senator and representative districts, county offices, and precinct posts. Names include K. B. Mayfield I. W. Culp for state senate, Thomas S. Wade for representative, P. S. Hale as county judge, George Scratchfield Frank Horn Buckle John Hill as sheriffs, and multiple nominees for tax assessor treasurer clerk collector and attorney. Also listed are district clerk, commissioner, justice of the peace, public weigher, constables, and other precinct officials across Bell Coryell Hamilton and Bosque counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell, Coryell
Hamilton
Bosque Counties
Geo. Scratchfield
Frank Horn Buckle
John Hill
Geo. M. Nichols
Bud Yarbr
Iugh
M. B. Winston
I. M. Lockett
J. R. Waddell
H. N. Lester
J. EB. Alexander J. H. Horn
G. W. Turner
A. P. Cruse
A. Dunlap
J. M. Hall
D. J. Cutbirth
J. E. Buckley
R. V. Ferguson
Parker Kellum
W. F. Schenck
Kk. B. Robertson
J P. Ward
R. A. Barker
Egg Auction Notice for Brown Leghorns at 50c Setting
Mrs J M Cummins offers Brown Leghorn eggs for setting this year, priced at 50 cents for a batch of 15. Auction or sale details are sparse but indicate poultry breeding items available through the consignor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cummins
Trusts Bar Payment For Goods In Missouri Court Ruling
Judge Ryan in a circuit court ruled that buyers from trusts need not pay for goods, in Cahill Swift Manufacturing Co. v Walsh. Walsh, a plumber, argued Cahill Swift’s Master Plumbers Association tie barred trade. The decision cited Section 8870 and noted possible dissolution of illegal combinations under Section 971, with Walsh owing 240.53 for preassociation purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Cahill-Swift Manufacturing Co
Jos. E. Walsh
Easton Ave
Walsh
Cahill Swift Manufacturing Co
Master Plumbers’ Association
Missouri
Cahill -Swift
Cahill Swift Company
Thomas Cahill
Committee of
Cahill- Swift Company
Post Dispatch
Read's Rein Holders Safer Reins Keepat Hand
Saddlery department ad promotes Read s rein holders ensuring reins stay in place. P. E. Schow & bros. advertises reliable horse tack for riders and equestrian needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read
P. E. Schow & Bros
Tragic suicide of Virgie Wallace near Clifton
Virgie Wallace, about 20, living near Clifton in Bosque County, took carbolic acid at home during supper, dying within an hour. Despondent over unrequited love, she left two letters and had been in poor health weeks prior. She was well known in Prairie Valley and Whitney, had worked for Dr. A. J. Lingo and the Mayes family, and was the eldest of ten. Whitney Messenger reported the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Wallace
Womack
Bosque County
Hamp Richards
Miss Wallace
W. R. Wallace
Clifton
Worack
Willis
Whitney
Wallace
Prarie Valley
A. J. Lingo
D. S. Mayes
Whitney Messenger
Household goods for sale in Clifton Texas
Good piano, one Jersey cow, harness, cooking stove and other household articles. Call at par sonage near Womack or address letters to Rev. O. L. Schulz Clifton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womack
O. L. Schulz
Clifton Texas
Fall of the Forests Warns of Looming Lumber Famine
The Memphis News Seimianty foresees a looming lumber famine as U S timber use climbs. It cites 1905 cut at 57.788 billion cubic feet and details drastic declines in white pine and other species. States shift roles with Pacific slope and Gulf states leading production, while forests burn and government forestry efforts lag. Railway firms plant trees for ties, but urgent, thorough action is urged to avert a shortage for the next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
New York
San Francisco
Maine
Michigan
Pacific Slope
Gulf
Washington
Louisana
Arkansas
Mississippi
North Carolina
Texas
Alabama
Georgia
Virginia
Louisiana
America
Memphis News Seimitay
MURDERER BOB JOHNSON HANGED AT THE JAIL
A large crowd gathered outside the new jail as Bob Johnson was executed at 1 20 p m for the murder of Alf Berry. He accepted his fate with dignity, spoke briefly to friends, and asked fate to guide him. The fall failed to break his neck and death was by strangulation. His body was taken by his wife to Belton for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Johnson
Alf Berry
Johnson
Good
Keith
Belton
Ice Cream and Fruit Drinks Ad by Odom and Walton
A local ad inviting customers to come in and cool off under electric fans while enjoying the best ice cream and pure fruit flavored drinks offered by Odom and Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odom & Walton
Exodus from Country to the City
Dallas News discusses why rural youths leave farms for cities. It cites Cornell and Bailey studies, cites insufficient pay, social isolation, and tough work as push factors, and argues higher agricultural prices and fair compensation would curb the exodus. The piece urges making farming more remunerative to restore opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Bailey
Cornell University
Dallas News
Allard's Snow Liniment Endorsed for Many Ailments
All world knows Allard's Snow Liniment has no superior for rheumatism sprains lumbago and all pains. Buy it and you will always use it. Any user is living proof. Trial bottle offered at 25 cents, 50c and 1.00. Sold by Price and Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allard
Ballard
Price & Mitchell
O Hendrix Ad Offers Cold Drinks and Short Orders
A brief note invites patrons to enjoy cold drinks at the fountain and quick service at the restaurant. The message signs off with a casual reference to Hendrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrix
Also Mentioned on This Page
K. B. Mayfield, I. W. Culp
Bosque and
Johnson Counties
Thomas
Wade
P. S. Hale
J. F. Cameron
Justice Peace
W.S. Mixon
Charlie Brown
T. H. Prince
Ross Standefer
J. H. Rizer
Justice Peace Precinct No
Y. Grimland AS
Dehart
Por
Y. Grimland
A. H. Williamson
G. W. Collins
Clifton, Texas
Brooks
Reistles
Europe
Galveston
Foreign Immigration Office
Mechanic Street
Tremont
J. &. Schelling
G. P
T. A
Palestine
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Interstate Commerce Commission
Common Point
Southwestern Freight Bureau
Texas Common Point
Au Big House
Abilene
Texas Colon Point
Brownwood
Southeen
International and Great Northern
Larado
Bureau
Commission
West Texas
Common Point Territory
Interstate Commission
van Altsyne
Bosque Valley
W.O. W. Clifton
Meridian Cemetery
Meridian Texas
Sov. T. D. Hutcherson
The
Lockett & Company
Independent Telephone
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