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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
3
Last Friday morning a blaze erupted in the residence of Walter E. Prather as strong southwest winds fed the flames. Firefighters acted swiftly but the inferno spread through the kitchen and upstairs rooms where E D Ed and wife occupied, with an oil stove explosion blamed for the rapid spread.
The fragment discusses EMS timing and May routines, insurers covering smallpox recovery, and residents Irvin Hollingworth and wife occupying a Lin residence. Unclear if they will rebuild after the disturbance. The text records a housing issue with private insurance and possible reconstruction plans.
The Episcopal Cathedral choir camp resumes with 46 youths enrolled and six more arriving Saturday. Campers are well supplied with necessities and enjoy their time under the supervision of choir master Dr. David Fo Groe. Residents welcome the group and promise a warm reception when they visit town.
Last Friday June 7 Norse held its annual picnic. Farmers busy in crops kept attendance down but those present enjoyed ample amusements. Prizes in the tournament went to Gov Cooper first and Pink Weatherby second. A ball game vs Meridian ended 25 to 17 in Norse favor. The Norse Cornet Band provided music all day and a late night platform dance closed the event with music by Prete Westley Robt Grimland and Clarence Caunte.
An ornate 1920s style beauty ring advertisement claims a guaranteed beautiful complexion and removal of pimples. It promotes a low price, enticing readers with a free recipe and a mail order deal from a New York address, urging immediate response before supplies run out.
Our new Gas A bie proto with lily work draws attention and high premiums. Address T. MOBE LY Premium Department, 32 E. 2nd Bureau, Work Uiy.
Office Assistant Attorney General William E Hawkins writes that insurance companies deserve one credit for loans on policies. Withdrawal of deposits cannot be made, even if a company leaves the state, as funds must be held for policy holders. In a Knights of Pythias meeting recap, Pythian Knight notes praise for our townsman W. H. Kay.
A report from Temple, Texas, notes Col P. I. Downs’s horse attacked by a bull at a farm west of town. The horse suffered severe injuries to the neck and shoulders, with fears the animal is seriously harmed. Sheriff ex of Jackson County brought Monk Gibson to the scene yesterday for examination.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs CE Porrester, living at 165 Burnett Avenue, Denison, was nearly seriously injured when the platform under a backyard well collapsed as she drew water. She escaped with what is described as a miraculous recovery after plunging to the bottom of the well.
A woman fell forty seven feet into a well and, after several piercing screams alarmed neighbors, a plan was formed to lower a rope and pull her to the surface. She was bruised but escaped serious injury, aided by the water and her feet-first fall. A separate notice advertises a 40 acre farm on the Bosque and a recommended visit to Clifton for details.
A fragmentary notice states the writer severed ties with the Chitteh Gin Company and transferred the Holm & Co gin property for operation on their own account. The text is incomplete and presents damaged wording regarding future plans and conditions.
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