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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1919

Page

5

Car penter Bros offerings and local notices

Local ads list several items for sale including a 5 passenger Ford cars in good as new condition from J B McCoy and a 1918 Dodge for sale See J B McCoy Also a grocery order line and top prices for eggs and butter mention A T Humes Turner s ville and visits by Ole Olson and Jake Sexton with Goldthwaite references Full toilet articles and fresh box candies are advertised by Carpenter Bros with brief notes about visits and phone numbers provided by Allison Miller

Clifton Make It Headquarters Car Leave

A reader advised to leave your car at the Clifton Make It headquarters even if you do not need anything. The terse note suggests using the site as a drop point or staging area.

The Clifton Make It Tfe

For Sale and Local Notes This Week

For sale items from J. B. McCoy in gore condition. The Martin's Blue Bug Killer advertised to rid fowls of blue bugs sold by Carpenter Bros. Palmer Olsen visited from Dallas this week as a guest of local folks.

Martin Carpenter Bros Tfe Palmer Olsen Dallas

Local merchants showcase items and specials in Meridian

J B McCoy visited Carpenter Bros and T C Hill of Meridian for a Tuesday gathering. Carl Pearson displayed two fine fish from the Bosque. Carpenter Bros offers jewelry and Colorite hat accessories with ordering options.

Carl Pearson Carpenter Bros

Bergman Leaves Cash for Record Dates Ahead

E. C. Bergman called Monday and left the cash to set dates a year in advance for Record. Contact Standefer Bros at phone 86 for barbecue on Wednesday or Saturday. statement notes the deal as good.

E. C. Bergman Standefer Bros. Tc

Chas Canuteson Turns In Annual Duel To Record

Chas Canuteson handed in his annual duel to the Record while visiting town last Saturday.

Chas. Canuteson

Mrs Louis Fricke and Leona Return From Texas Visit

Mrs Louis Fricke and her daughter Leona concluded a week long visit in Shive Texas and returned home.

Louis Fricke Little Leona Shive, Texas

Casper Jacobson to Receive Record at 39th Street KC

Mr and Mrs Casper Jacobson announce their son will receive the record at 725 39th Street Kansas City. The note confirms upcoming handover details in the Kansas City area.

Casper Jacobson 39Th Street Kansas City

Valley Mills Visitors Stir Clifton Business Scene

W. H. Simpson and Thos. Bates of Valley Mills were business visitors in Clifton on Monday, as local commerce circles noted their presence.

W. H. Simpson Thos. Bates Valley Mills Clifton

Top re covering service ad by A G Gilliam

An aged advertisement notes re covering any top when it needs a new roof by A G Gilliam with a date reference 12 2te.

A. G._ Gilliam

Reverend Bowman Visited Clifton on Friday

Rev. J Hall Bowman of Meridian traveled to Clifton on a business errand Friday of last week.

J. Hall Bowman Meridian Clifton

Local merchants promote eggs and purity in cooler storage

Standefer Brothers and associates E L Boston Robert Wendland and Rev Geo F Kornegay traveled to Waco last Friday on a business trip.

Standefer Brothers Ltc E. L. Boston Robert Wendland Rev. Geo. F. Kornegay Waco

Car seat cover offerings from A G Gilliam

A G Gilliam advertises seat covers for any car with a note to see their assortment. The brief line promises “a bunch to select from.”

A. G. Gilliam

J M Jenson Visits Mother in West Texas This Week

J M Jenson, cashier of the Farmers Guaranty State Bank, is visiting his mother in West Texas this week.

J. M. Jenson Farmers Guaranty State Bank West Texas

Large 20 by 60 Barn For Sale At Low Price

Barn measures 20 by 60 feet and 14 feet high, two story structure offered cheap by Oscar J. Realte with no further use for it. Local buyer may negotiate price and arrange pickup.

Oscar J. Realte

Clarkson heads to Chicago and New York for weeks of business

Chas. W. Clarkson departed last Saturday morning for a several weeks business trip, with destinations including Chicago and New York, indicating extended travel for enterprise purposes.

Chas. W. Clarkson Chicago New York

Dr Burgess to Visit Clifton Clinic on June 17

Dr Burgess an eye ear nose throat specialist from Waco will hold a consultation at the office of Dr G W Collins in Clifton on June 17. He will examine patients for eye ear nose and throat conditions and offer referrals as needed.

Burgess Waco G. W. Collins Clifton, Jurie

Miss Reeder and Swenson Return Home from Gates Teaching

Miss Edith Reeder and Miss Wilma Swenson, both taught at Gates, have returned home last week after their teaching stint.

Edith Reeder Wilma Swenson Gates

Meat and bread orders delivered by Standefer Bros

Household orders for meat bread butter and eggs are delivered up to 11 a m. Call 86 for delivery details and place your order with Standefer Bros.

Standefer Bros

Gillespie Visit Ties Temple Sanatorium Visit

Mrs. Thos. L. Gillespie spent last Sunday in Temple visiting a relative hospitalized in a sanitarium for treatment.

Thos. L. Gillespie Temple

Meridian Abstract Co Complete Abstract of Lands in Bosque County

Meridian Abstract Co Meridan Texas offers prompt and efficient service supplying a complete abstract of lands in Bosque County Texas.

Meridian Abstract Co Meridian Texas Bosque County Tfc

Crawford resident R. J. Brown visits relatives this week

R. J. Brown of the Crawford community was here the first of the week to visit relatives and attend to business.

A. T. Humes Turnersville R. J. Brown Crawford

Dan White and Rev Kornegay Day Trip to East Texas and Louisiana

Dan White and Reverend George F. Kornegay left by car Monday to visit in East Texas and Louisiana, planning several days away.

Dan White Rev. Geo. F. Kornegay Texas Louisiana

Hog remedy promises worm removal for healthy hogs

Carpenter Bros advertise a hog prescription that claims to expel worms and restore health with a guaranteed result. The brief notice markets the product directly to hog farmers.

Carpenter Bros

Rec ords Thanks for Cash to Extend Subscription

Oscar Pederson extends a one year subscription for J. M. Partlow in San Antonio with a cash gift noted by Rec ords.

Oscar Pederson J. M. Partlow San Anonio

Paula Dorbritz Takes Vacation Visit in Waco

Miss Paula Dorbritz of Farmers Guaranty State Bank spends part of her vacation with relatives and friends in Waco.

Paula Dorbritz Farmers Guaranty State Bank Waco

Wendland Returns Home After Week with Boston Family

Robert Wendland, guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Boston for a week, has returned to his home in Killeen on Monday.

Robert Wendland Mrs. E. L. Boston Killeen

The Case 10 18 Tractor Advertises in Ada Oklahoma

Mrs. J M Hoover of Ada Oklahoma visits her mother Mrs F J Parks and sisters Mesdames Eugle and Wood while Oscar J Rea Co promotes the Case 10 18 tractor promising good features and no killing.

Oscar J. Rea & Co J. M. Hoover Ada, Oklahoma F. J. Parks Mesdames Eugle and Wood

Corsicana Scout Troop Ends Weeklong Bosque Camp

About twenty Boy Scouts from Corsicana returned home Monday after a week of camping in the Bosque. They included leaders and boys who enjoyed outdoor programs and communal activities.

Boy Scouts of Corsicana

Clifton Garage Serves Community Needs With Goods

The Clifton Garage offers oils gasoline casings inner tubes and accessories. The Methodist people of Clifton installed a new piano in their church and plan to erect a new Sunday School room.

Clifton Garage Tfe Clifton

Dr and Mrs Carpenter Visited Relatives in Western State

Dr and Mrs J C Carpenter left the first of the week for a visit to relatives in Throckmorton and other western state localities.

J. C. Carpenter Throckmorton

Emerald Schow Returns From Visit To Caddo Oil Fields

Emerald Schow came home Friday after a several day visit to oil fields near Caddo Texas. The trip focused on field work and exploration opportunities in the area.

Emerald Schow Caddo Texas

Dahl, Dallas News settle for another year

C. H. Dahl stopped in last Saturday and left cash to renew his old home paper and the Dallas News for another year.

C. H Dahl Dallas News

Lovelady Family Visit to Keene This Week

Mrs Roy Lovelady and child accompany relatives to Keene for a week visit. Mr Lovelady drove them in their car last Sunday.

Roy Lovelady Keene Mr. Lovelady

Lost Purse with $3 and Name Found Locally

A purse containing $3 and the name Artie Ford was found between Mrs Chitty's and Clifton. Finder should leave it at the Record office.

Artie Ford

Professor Tyssen Visits Emmons During Summer Break

Professor C Tyssen of Luther an College left early this week to visit relatives and friends in Emmons Minnesota during the summer vacation.

C. Tyssen Lutheran College Emmons Minn

Clifton man pays for another year of Record by mail

Thos G Bird a former citizen of Clifton mails a check this week to renew the Record sent to his Dallas address for another year.

Thos. G. Bird Clifton Dallas

Family visit from Ita Bena reaches Scott home

Mrs W P Kimbrough and her two young sons from Ita Bena Mississippi arrived Tuesday to visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs R L Scott.

W. P. Kimbrough Ita Bena R. L. Scott

Walnut Springs visitors hosted by Helm couple

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rushing and Mesdames Snider and Taber from Walnut Springs were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Helm last Sunday, providing a social meeting in the community.

Jim Rushing Mesdames Snider and Taber Walnut Springs Geo. B. Helm

Gilliam Family Visiting Relatives in Hico

Mrs. A. G. Gilliam and her child ren are guests of relatives in Hico for two weeks. Mr. Gilliam drove them there in a car last Saturday afternoon.

A. G. Gilliam Hico Mr. Gilliam

Mrs. Merchison Visits Vernon Relatives

Mrs. Frank Merchison and her children arrived from Vernon last week to visit her aunt Mrs. R. G. Mixon and other relatives and friends.

Frank Merchison Vernon R. G. Mixon

McQuinns Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs S B McQuinn return to their Weatherford home earlier this week following a stay with their daughter Mrs O Lee Stuart

S. B. McQuinn Weatherford O. Lee Stuart

Snell Family Moves Into New Waco Home After Visit

O. K. Snell and family came from Waco to visit relatives and have purchased a home there, planning to move in this week. They previously stayed with relatives during the trip.

O. K. Snell Waco

Alton Grounds Visits Friends and Reports Fine Grain Crop

Alton Grounds traveled from his Happy residence to spend several days visiting acquaintances in the area. He notes a fine grain crop in his district, indicating favorable growing conditions.

Alton Grounds Happy

Return of Arthur Able From France With 36th Division

R R Able of Turnersville accompanied by the father met his son Arthur Able in Fort Worth as he returned home from France where he served in the 36th Division.

R. R. Able Turnersville Fort Worth Arthur France

Rain Falls Amid Harvest Aftermath in Local Section

A rain shower on Monday aided farmers, though much of the grain had already been harvested and stored in shocks, reducing the potential harm to crops.

Lopez Family Heads East Texas Visit

Joe Lopez and family depart early this week to visit relatives in Houston and Palestine with plans to stay ten days to two weeks, returning home afterward.

Joe Lopez Houston Palestine Texas

Grain crop promises light yield due to rains and disease

The grain crop in this section is unusually large in area but yields will be light. Wheat has been cut short because of excessive rains, smut, and rust, reducing overall production potential.

Fordson Tractor Alert From A. G. Gilliam

A. G. Gilliam warns hurry to buy a Fordson tractor before allotment runs out. delayed purchase risks no available stock later.

Representative Morris Plans Austin Visit for Called Session

Representative Fred Morris of Meridian announced last Saturday his plans to finalize business matters before departing for Austin. He will attend the Legislature’s called session in the coming days.

Fred Morris Meridian Austin

Lost Bag in Clifton Offers Reward for Return

A Persian ribbon hand bag containing a coin purse money and papers was found in Clifton Texas. Finder should return it to Miss Annie Hanson Clifton Texas to receive a reward.

Clifton Annie Hanson Texas

Rancher Tom C Parks Reports Wheat Harvest Progress

Tom C Parks spent last week on his ranch riding a binder. He says he cut two hundred acres of wheat but another hundred remained ripe and needed cutting before rain, which kept him home Monday.

Tom C. Parks

Local Hatchings Bring Ford Chickens to Clifton and Neighbors

A. G. Gilliam reports a fresh hatching of Fords for Clifton along with several trucks. He notes the incubator is working well. Hamilton and Meridian also received hatchings this week.

A. G. Gilliam Clifton Hamilton Meridian

Gilliam warns Fordson scare as allotment dwindles

A. G. Gilliam advises hurry for Fordson tractors, noting limited allotment and a promise to supply as many as possible. He warns buyers not to delay, expecting to sell out quickly and not meet all demand.

Recital by Mrs Stuart and Mrs Grimland Students Draws Big Audience

A recital by expression and musical students of Mesdames O Lee Stuart and Travis Grimland at the high school auditorium drew a large audience last Thursday and Friday nights and was enjoyed by all.

Mesdames O. Lee Stuart Travis Grimland

Port Arthur man visits family and attends reunion

Jim McFadden of Port Arthur spent the week visiting his mother Mrs. Jonathan McFaden and other relatives. He attended a family reunion of children last Sunday celebrating their mother's eighty second birthday.

Jim McFadden Port Arthur Jonathan McFaden

Grim Family Trip Mixes Rest and Business

Mr and Mrs John M Grim land and their son John Martin travel to Whitney for a week or more visiting relatives while Mr Grim lands in Fort Worth and other places on business.

John M. Grimland John Martin Whitney

Lampasas Woman Visits Chillicothe Relatives

Miss Marine Leatherwood of Lampasas visited Mrs. Robert L. Baldridge on Monday and accompanied her and the Baldridge children to Chillicothe on Wednesday for a relatives visit.

Marine Leatherwood of Lampasas Robert L. Baldridge Mrs. Baldridge Chillicothe

Oil Wells East of Clifton Steadily Advancing to Interesting Depths

Work on oil wells east of Clifton continues at a satisfactory pace and is nearing the noteworthy depth. Leasing activity rises with several hundred dollars of leases sold to non residents last week, indicating strong local interest.

Clifton

Coal supply for thresher and domestic use

Farmers Gin Co. reports a good stock of coal for threshing and home use priced at 11 dollars per ton. Manager O M Bronstad notes ample supply and ready availability for farmers.

Farmers Gin Co O. M. Bronstad Mgr

Clifton lodge elects new officers at Saturday meeting

At a meeting of the Masonic lodge of Clifton Saturday night the following officers were elected O. L. Stuart W. M. H. C. Dahl S. R. R. F. Moore J. W. Harold Hill Secretary J M. Jenson Treasurer J. M Cummings Tyler

Masonic Lodge of Clifton O. L. Stuart W. M H. C. Dahl S. R R. F. Moore J. W Harold Hill J M. Jenson J. M Cummings Tyler

Locketts Return to Clifton from Milford

Mr and Mrs Henry Lockett return to Clifton the first of the week after a stay in Milford. Residents of Clifton long enjoyed their presence and are glad to have them back among friends in the area.

Henry Lockett Clifton Milford

Miss Ruby Mixon Plans Austin Trip After Teaching Term

Miss Ruby Mixon of Fort Worth completed another year as a teacher at the Masonic Home and is arranging to travel to Austin in a few days to attend the summer session of the State University.

Ruby Mixon Fort Worth Ruby Austin State University

Navy man Homer Peterson on thirty days furlough

Homer Peterson visiting relatives after a several year Navy stint. He spent over a week in Houston with his father A Peterson and brother Antone. He is on a thirty days furlough.

Homer Peterson Houston A. Peterson Antone

Dorbritz and friends visit home folks for river fishing

Fred Dorbritz and two friends Rudolph and Alvin Bletsch visited over the weekend. They fished along the Bosque River and shared a delightful fish dinner with friends on Sunday.

Fred Dorbritz Rudolph Alvin Bletsch Bosque River

Priscilla Ladies Honor Hostess With Quilt and Dress

Mrs H A Nelson entertained the Priscilla ladies last Friday from 9 a m to 6 p m. They quilted a top donated to the Benacta Society by Mrs A K Anderson and made a dress for Priscilla Thorson. Members thanked the hostess for the pleasant visit.

H. A. Nelson Priscilla Benacta Society A. K. Anderson Priscilla Thorson

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Loper’s Quality Store Carpenter Bros. Tfc J. B. McCoy Allison Miller Ole J. Olson Cranfills Gap Cliftonesday Jake Sexton Roe Kornegay Goldthwaite Gore T. C. Hill Carpenter Bros. the the First Guaranty State Bank Itc Clifton, Texas the White Swan Restaurant J. T. Torrence J. K. McSpadden First Guaranty State Bank
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