Clifton Record 1907 Clifton Texas June 7
The Clifton Record appears as second class mail matter at the Clifton Texas post office dated June 7 1907.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
4
The Clifton Record appears as second class mail matter at the Clifton Texas post office dated June 7 1907.
The Commercial Club of Clifton records the untimely death of Mr. P. N. Reeder on May 30 1907. He was a fair business man and an active Alderman and club member. The committee expresses sympathy to his family and asks the minutes and local papers note the resolutions.
The Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 430 p m. The pastor, absent for three Sabbaths on Home Mission work, will conduct services. A Wednesday prayer service and Bible class will join with Baptists on June 12. The Presbytery asked the pastor to raise 1800 for evangelistic work. he has secured over 2000 and aims for 3000 to fund two evangelists. Clifton church gave 80 and hopes to reach 100.
Last Saturday at sunset in Cedron community near Clifton a two year old boy named Leonidas Arnold was killed by a shotgun discharge. The gun had been left leaning in a room and was triggered when the boy dragged it, the load injuring his neck jaw and head instantly. The child was buried Sunday at Cedron Cemetery at 3 PM. The Record offers condolence to the family and relatives.
Notice of estate administration for W R Sedberry in Bosque County Texas. Tom M Pool administrator asks all creditors to present claims within legally prescribed time.
The 42 Club gathered at Mrs John Kell's home on Thursday May 30 with Miss Florence Kell hosting. Rainy weather kept social events indoors though a large group enjoyed afternoon at the 42 tables with daisies and ferns on each plate. The group plans to meet June 13 at 4 o'clock at Mrs C R Nichol's home.
Tom M. Pool states that fishing on his land is strictly forbidden except for hook and line use and only with his permission.
J K Prior Frirr, a real estate agent, advertises sale of vacant acres and farm properties. He invites interested buyers to come and talk about the wood lots and other parcels available priced to suit buyers.
Mrs Walter Hollingsworth died at her Hurst home after a short illness of six to eight weeks. She leaves a husband and a nine year old daughter along with many relatives and friends. Funeral services and burial were held at Raney cemetery.
Rev. B. B. Blaylock of Granger will lead a series of evangelistic meetings in Clifton with local pastor Rev. R. W. McCann assisting. The events start tonight and continue indefinitely. Everyone is invited to attend.
Miss Hattie Grimland began work in the post office Monday to cover during the absence of Fred W. Nelson. Nelson will join the Texas Bankers Association on a trip to New York and other points, with Clifton State Bank involved in the arrangement.
Summer Normal opened June 3 in Bosque County drawing teachers and students from Clifton and surrounding areas. The event showcased earnest, intelligent participants with four weeks to complete extension work or certifying exams. Attendees included Miss Alma Hughes and Jimmie Newton among many others from Meridian, Clifton, Norse, Valley Mills, and Morgan, with locals like Mayor Schow extending a warm welcome. Dr. Thomas Gillespie purchased the S. W. Gill residence near the Presbyterian church for 1650 dollars as the community notes ongoing relocations and travel plans.
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