Meridian Weekly Spicy News Items
Local items report real estate deeds including transfers among Sherman Bradford Simms Mitchell Toone Reed and Thornton Meglasson. Protracted meeting led by Rev H H Friar and William Bradford in Meridian. Basque soldiers Hubert Cach and Walter Pilgrim noted for wartime service. Meridan residents Carrie Smith Marguerite Morgan and others visit Waco. Oil drilling work begins near J D Hanna property. Various local movements and a marriage license issued between J A Raines and Julia Lendsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Friar
William Bradford
San Antonio
Meridian
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Hubert Cach
Basque County
France
Carrie Smith of
Blum
Walter Pilgrim
Two Fords for Sale From J. W. Butler
Two Ford touring cars in excellent condition offered by J. W. Butler. Too many for one man, selling one or both. Will take a good note on long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Butler
Tfe
Turn Clocks Ahead On March 30th
Washington reports clocks will be advanced one hour on March 30 as daylight saving, a permanent policy not affected by peace, with no repeal expected this year. Congress adjourns March 4. new sessions unlikely before the change, and the public generally favors the daylight law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Resolutions of Respect for Miss Alice Hocker
The La die's Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church notes the death of Miss Alice Hocker after a painful illness. It records a vacant place in the society and home, praises her quiet Christian character, and extends sympathy to her bereaved relatives. Copies are sent to the family and Clifton Record for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladie
Aid and Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Alice Hocker
Father of Heaven
Clifton Record
Coyote News Highlights Local Social and Weather
The report notes pleasant weather and good grain prospects as farmers prepare to plant corn. Several residents visit relatives and neighbors in Hamilton, Valley Mills, and Camp McArthur. Social events include a Sunday singing at G W Johnsons and trips by Chris Solberg, Florence Bearden, Cyrel McMillen, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Strickland
Hamilton
Orvel Smith
J. M. Todd
Chris Solberg
Bryan Moorman
Camp McArthur
Inlaw
Prentice Moorman
Ed Moorman
G. W. Johnson
Florence Bearden
Cyrel McMillen
Valley Mills
R. W. Sparks
Sam Jones
Bill Bryant
Week's Program at the Queen Theatre
The Queen Theatre features Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in A Pair of Cupids a Metro picture on Thursday. Houdini the Handcuff King performs in The Master Mystery episode The Chemist's Shop with Billy West Comedy on Friday. Saturday presents Constance Talmage in A Pair of Silk Stockings plus Wade Lewis Selznick from Cyril Harcourt. Mae Marsh stars Monday in The Glorious Adventure a Goldwyn picture. Tuesday brings Katherine Barrymore in The House of Mirth a Metro picture. Wednesday matinee and night show Set Arthur Guy Empey in Over the Top nine reels based on his book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Metro
Houdini
Billy West
Constance Talmage
Wade Lewis
Selznick
Cyril Harcourt
Arthur Guy Empey
Empey
Magazine Euterpean Club Meets at Mrs Grimland Home
The Magazine Euterpean Club met Tuesday afternoon February 25 at Mrs John M Grimland’s home. After the program a brick ice cream angel and sponge cake refreshment in white and gold was served. Guests included Mrs Ament Mrs Snell Mrs Gollihar Mrs Price and Mrs Nichol. Next meeting will be with Mrs Geo B Helm on Tuesday afternoon March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Grimland
Ament
Snell
Gollihar
Price
Nichol
Geo. B. Helm
Jenson Seeks Clifton City Marshal Office in April Election
City records announce Jesse C. Jenson as a candidate for City Marshal of Clifton in the April 1 1919 election. Jenson is a well known local figure praised as one of Clifton’s best citizens and expected to serve efficiently if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse C. Jenson
Clifton
Jenson
For Sale Leghorn Eggs from Selected Layers
For sale 47 81p S C W Leghorn eggs from two pens of selected laying stock. Price 1.50 and 1.00 per 15. Contact Mrs. C. T. Knudson at Norse, Texas.
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S. C. W. Leghorn
C. T. Knudson
Norse
Texas
McLennan County Oil Boom Focus on South Bosque Field
Waco reports McLennan County nearly fully leased as South Bosque Petroleum Company runs ten producing wells eleven miles west of Waco. The firm assembles stills pumps and agitators to build a skimming plant and a small refinery while more wells are drilled to secure refinery supply.
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Waco
Texas
McLennan
South Bosque Petroleum Company
South Bosque Field
Card of Thanks for Miss Alice Hocker kin
I and my sisters and relatives thank neighbors and friends for tender words of sympathy in our bereavement. May you have loving friends in hours of trial and loss of loved ones.
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Alice Hocker
Methodist Church Services Announced for Sunday
The church lists 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. preaching 3 p.m. Junior League and 7:30 p.m. preaching. A cordial invitation extends a welcome to all. Pastor George F. Kornegay signs the notice.
The Born Label Assures Tailored Wool Garments
The Born Label signals inner worth with outer evidence of quality, placed only on garments tailored to individual measures. Made from dependable woolens with honest needlework by a resident Born Dealer.
McLennan County approves $3.5 million road bond election
In Waco on March 3 the McLennan County commissioners set an April 5 election date to approve a road bond issue of 3 5 million dollars for county wide improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
McLennan County
Eggs for Hatching and Live Poultry for Sale
Pure bred Ancona eggs $2 for 15 and World Champion Golden Wyndotts at $2 for 15. Ancona cockrels $2 each for immediate delivery. R. H. Lee, R1, Clifton, Texas.
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R. H. Lee
Clifton
Tex
Cull Your Cotton Seed Advertisement Starts March
Beginning the first Monday in March the Culler will operate every Monday Tuesday and Wednesday for an indefinite time. Farmers are urged to bring seed as it pays big at 50-3 te Farmers Gin Co.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comanche Home Oil Co
Goss
Burkburnett Stock
Bosque County Royalty
Gomanche
Wilson & Nelson
Meridian Weekly
A. R. Ellis
C. W. Sherman
J. O. Bradford
J. G. Simms
D. G. Mitchell
H. Toone
J. W. Page
A. W. Reed
Walnut Springs
A. Thornton
G. M. Meglasson
James Hollingsworth
Marguerite Morgan
Emma Darden
Glennie Mae Odle
Mina Ellis
W. A. York
Dallas
J. D. Hanna
Georgia
B. J. Word
South Texas
J. H. Roper
Itasca
R. B. Moorman
W. H. Raley
Buck Cummins
G. I. Adams
W. T. Ragsdale
Womack
J. A. Raines
Julia Lendsey
W.d.avra Attorney-At-Law
Price Building
White Swan
the City
Forson & Johnson
Ollie Bronstad
Ford
Record
Dallas News
Coyote
Queen Theatre
Mae Marsh
Goldwyn
Katherine Barrymore
Euterpean Club
Clifton Produce Company
McLennan County Oil
George F. Kornegay
Born Label
Borns
JNO
E. Swenson
Farmers Gin Co
International
M. Born & Co
John E. Swenson
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