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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
4
The Clifton Texas lifton Record appears under postal classification as second class mail matter. Village notice dated June 28 1907 indicating local publication and distribution within Clifton Texas.
The article notes last Friday marked the solstice but day length will shift only minimally for weeks. It explains days remain long through July with a gradual shortening later, and mentions cooler nights as summer has both bitters and sweets.
The Sentinel notes prosperous towns run monthly trades days attracting attention. It cites a surge of tickets sold for a neighboring town's trades day and urges Iredell business leaders to approve a local event. The Clifton reference surprised readers, as no reason for naming Clifton is given.
Indirectly opposing Clifton and its morality, traveling critics claim the town is foreign and corrupt. A former grand jury foreman notes Clifton disposes of cases in hours, while rival towns take days, suggesting efficiency and lawfulness rebutting the campaign rhetoric.
The Clifton group argues residents are law abiding, educated, and hustling. They claim Clifton has more churches and members than any Bosque county town and that the Training School would prove its merit without disparaging neighbors. The committee pursues a high plane, pledging to act well regardless of outcome.
The Record reports subscribers who have paid since the last issue. Names listed include T. C. Hill, KE. Johnson, Frank Hornbuckle, P. S. Hale new, Co. L. Batson new, R. J. Cohn new, KE. J. Bailey new, Richard Seedig new, T. A. DeHart, Mrs. S. Everett, M. P. Rierson, W. A. LoPelle, Miss Katie Brown, EK Presher, and EK Presher remains noted as president.
Regular services at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 30 include Sunday School at 9 45 A M morning worship at 11 o clock and evening worship at 9 30 o clock. A visiting Methodist District Conference minister will preach at both morning and evening services. A welcome is extended to all worshippers.
City of Clifton Texas orders a September 3, 1907 election on whether to assume exclusive control of public free schools within corporate limits. Voters will see on ballots For City Control or Against City Control, with T. O. Prather as presiding judge and two assistants. The notice is dated June 26, 1907, signed by Mayor P E Scoon and City Secretary J M Brooks.
The document argues Clifton needs an ice factory to secure ice at about half current prices. It notes ice can be manufactured for 1.50 per ton and sold at 0.50 per 100 pounds, or 10 per ton, implying substantial savings for residents and businesses.
A prospectus for a Clifton ice plant outlines a six ton daily capacity with total cost about 6250 dollars requiring 250 shares at 250 each. Projections claim 24 dollars daily profit and 5 dollar per ton ice cost savings, with stock to be sold to local residents and dividends returned to Clifton buyers. E W Felter promotes the plan as beneficial to the community with a stock list open while demand rises in summer.
In Tuesday’s election to fill the P N Reeder vacancy 54 votes were cast with 47 for J N Hill and 37 for A Peterson. Hill was sworn in that night and began duties, seen as serving Clifton and all concerned.
Wesley Gage of Hico Texas and Maggie Evans of Mannford wed on June 2 at high noon in a small ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev Homes of Kelleyville officiated. Mrs Finley arranged the wedding meal. The bride wore white silk, and friends describe the couple as a worthy match amid warm community congratulations.
A Clifton social group led by Mr and Mrs Allison W Cooper and Mr and Mrs Robert L Baldridge enjoyed a country excursion to Miss Beulah Wallace home. The day featured a bountiful fried chicken dinner and a serene afternoon picnic with music and birdsong. Participants included Maggie Smith Alma Peterson Lena Townsend Leah Townsend Gus Grimland and Geo C Peterson.
Carrie Nation was arrested in Washington on June 26 for entering a saloon and causing a disturbance. She was charged with disorderly conduct and placed in a house of detention for the night.
The residence of Charles M Campbell, president of the City National Bank in Temple Texas, was totally destroyed by a fire at 10 o clock on June 22. No injuries were reported as firefighters battled the blaze.
A morning blaze destroyed a building and its contents with the origin undetermined. Estimated loss on the structure is 5000 dollars, insured for 2500. Contents lost amount to 5000 dollars, with 3000 dollars insured.
The Walnut Springs Hustler reports an exceptionally heavy morning rainfall causing creeks to overflow and wash away bridges on Hamilton Ave Steeles Creek, the dam embankment, and the Stinebough tank structures. Railroad traffic on the Texas Central was halted with no timetable for restoration. Hail damage also noted.
Notice invites all friends of temperance to the Texas Local Option Association annual meeting at City Hall Dallas at 10 A M on Thursday July 4th. The event seeks to discuss plans to advance movement against alcohol and the booze trade. President H H Haswar and Secretary H A Ivy signed the notice.
C R Walton announces he has purchased J B Odom's interest in Odom & Walton and will continue business at the same location and on the same basis. The firm will hereafter be known as Waltons Pharmacy.
Advertises sheep for sale in lots of ten to fifty with one buck per flock. Contact H C le Meridian Texas for details.
The board of trustees, acting on a petition from qualified voters of the Independent School District, voted to hold an election on July 27, 1907, to issue bonds of 15000 at 5 percent, for 40 years with a 10 year option, to erect a school building.
The Bosque County Farmers Union will hold a regular Meridian session on July 5 and 6. All locals in the county are requested to send delegates for the annual election and other important business. J. E. Commack, Sec.
A Beautiful Glass varnish from De voe's Varnish Floor Paint costs a few cents more per quart and is sold by Oscar J. Rea & Co.
Olsen of Clifton claims his rheumatic cure is cheaper than trips to Hot Springs Mineral Wells or Marlin. He describes it as quicker safer and gentler on muscles with fresh preparations and usage instructions from the manufacturer.
Merrivale Camp No 1229 W O W plans its annual Picnic at Coon Creek on August 1 1907 replacing the former site at Coyote Texas. For details contact Jack Smith Chairman Roswell Texas.
The Bosque County Medical Society met with Clifton physicians last Monday. President Dr. R. S. Kimmons read an pneumonia paper and Dr. Z. T. Scott discussed malarial fever versus septicemia. Attendees included Doctors Kimmons Meridian Cates Morgan Coston Crantill Gap Olson Clifton and others. Next meeting set for September in Tredell.
Mrs. J. B. Steele of Waco arrived yesterday as guest of her niece Mrs. Oscar J. Rea. Alys Coffelt spent Sunday in Clifton. Er. T. Shaw of Fort Worth opened a cleaning and pressing shop for men and ladies next to the post office.
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