Clifton Record Postal Entry Notice
The Clifton Record is entered at the Clifton post office in Texas as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
The Clifton Record is entered at the Clifton post office in Texas as second class mail matter.
At the Anti Bailey gathering in Meridian courthouse last Saturday delegates were elected to the state meeting at Waco. Some of those named were absent and had not expressed opposition to Bailey. Several requested papers omit their names after learning the result.
Residents of Clifton grow anxious for a new school, seeing it as town pride. Some suggest converting the water works into a school if possible, with the plan to be decided by a vote of the people.
The speaker argues a first class school building would draw people to the town and that residents would prefer water works owned by individuals rather than city control. He warns the city cannot fund a school for ten years if it maintains ownership of the waterworks.
In Hillsboro Texas, March 3, a circulated call by Democrats and taxpayers invites signatures for a mass meeting at the county courthouse on Monday April 6 at 2 PM. The meeting aims to discuss the confiscatory tax system and to nominate a candidate to run for governor against the current incumbent. The note mentions the White Laundry basket and Friday’s end returns, with J Davis Ag. attached.
A Saturday night blaze gutted the upper story of P E Schow & Bros corn shelter, fed by corn and flammable debris. Firefighters fought the flames despite shifting winds. losses totaled 27 569 dollars with 16 700 dollars insurance, origin likely from a hot box. The firm faced heavy damage to building, machinery, and stock.
The next Lyceum course at Valley Mills will feature Alton Packard, the noted car expert and speaker, in a program expected to attract local interest. Packard is renowned for his insights into automotive history and industry trends.
Just before press time T. O. Swenson handed the editor a dollar to renew his subscription to the Record for another year.
C E Olson of the Norse community visited town on business yesterday and had his figures advanced by one year on the Recod subscription list.
An early 19th century advertisement touts Oxidine as a cure for chills fever LaGrippe and malaria by destroying the malarial germs. Sold by Theo Colwick in Norse.
Town urges clean up effort to make Clifton the cleanest in the state. Advertisement promotes Oxi dine as a quick cure for La Grippe with claims of chills fever malaria and headache relief sold by Theo Colwick Norse Texas at 50 cents. Also seeks to repair various items at New Repair Shop opposite Show Bros wagon yard.
For sale a fine combination stallion harness and saddle horse weighing about 1100 pounds. The cold black gelding is kind and gentle, known as the Primm Horse at the Primm Ranch near the head of Childress Creek in Bosque County. Contact H. Duvall on the ranch. Meridian, Tex. kK. F. D., No. 1.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa declares no use to die of lung trouble while Dr Kings New Discovery exists She praises its quick cough relief and lung disease cure even after pronouncement of hopelessness The remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis hoarseness is sold at Price Mitchells drug store with guarantee Trial bottle offered free.
Dr William H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as effective where other remedies fail. It claims gentle laxative effects suitable for children and is pleasant to take for coughs colds hoarseness and whooping coughs with a money back guarantee. Sold by Price Mitchell.
In Mart Texas on Sunday afternoon funeral services were held for Harry Benson Willie Riley and Daisy Yancey the three children who drowned Saturday. Rev J M P Morrow and R A Wal led the rites before about 2000 mourners.
A. O. Gibbs announces the hotel has moved to the DeHart House and invites patrons and former friends to visit and meet. The note emphasizes a welcoming change and ongoing social ties.
At the close of services, pallbearers from the Baptist and Methodist churches removed the caskets and lowered them into the graves simultaneously, marking a solemn finish to the funeral rites.
On Monday March second the advertiser invites customers to call or phone for what they want. This brief notice signs off with Yours for business J B ZSCHECK and aims to encourage direct contact.
The following announcements are made subject to the action of the Democratic Primary election on July 25, 1908. The notice lists forthcoming entries and official statements awaiting primary results and party selections.
District Clerk W. S. Powell, Robert Summers, P. S. Hale (re election) for District Clerk. County Clerk R. A. Barker, P. J. Cutbirth. County Treasurer Willis Turner. County Superintendent of Public Schools Clea tson. Sheriff Frank Hornbuckle. Tax Assessor Geo M Nichols. Tax Collector Bob Ferguson. Commissioner Precinct No. 4 V. A. McNemar. Public Weigher Justice Pre 8 & Ww 8. Mixon.
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