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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
The Clifton Record discusses Glenrose drilling prospects and Bosque County debt relief, praises Clifton as a summer resort with rivers and camping, and urges support for a statewide property tax plan. It critiques Gov. Campbell and Attorney General Bailey politics, notes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw divorce case, and calls readers to discuss public matters by signing names.
An old ad touts affordable lighting and wiring costs at Clifton Blor Light and Power Co. It claims reliable water all summer and invites customers to start now for warm weather service and competitive rates.
Santa Fe will cut expenses by reorganizing the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe system. Oliver Snyder will move from Galveston to Temple to helm the combined Southern and Galveston divisions. S. Wu becomes superintendent of the Texas A Calf region with headquarters at Longview. The Galveston division runs from Bellville to Galveston. the Southern division stretches from Temple to Cleburne, including the San Angelo branch.
Hillsboro Tex March 17 A special election on Aquilla independent school district bonds for building a new school and maintenance of public services carried by a narrow margin with a final tally of one third for the proposition and twelve thousand dollars in bonds approved by voters.
Pine combination stallion har sessler and well mannered gelding, 100 pounds, cold blacks, gentle nature. Known as the Prin Horse, located at Prin Ranch near Childress Creek. Contact H. Duvall at the ranch. Meridian Texas K.F.D. No.1.
A short reader letter from Comanche Texas dated March 16 1908 to the Clifton Record. The writer signs LC Primnsox sending one dollar and expressing well wishes for the publication and its readers. The note conveys friendly neighborly sentiment and appreciation for local news.
A Santa Fe passenger train wreck occurred near the Tripity and Hrwas Calley Lissa, with two couches detached and minor injuries to passengers. Fireman Squires and others were identified among the crew. In a separate town meeting, discussions covered water works sales, school bond issues, and funding to extend the school building north wing, with a vote to postpone the water-deal and set March 24 as a target for the next steps.
Mason is declared unsound mind by a county jury after an insanity trial in Cleburne Texas. The verdict sends him to the Terrell state asylum for confinement and discharge as cured. Also notes a near wreck when a seven ton stone fell near a westbound Texas Central train, injuring no one. A voters meeting in Sredell appoints delegates to the Bailey meeting in Fort Worth with a long list of committee members. Also reports a local couple, de M Nooe and Mrs Nooe, visiting after their Trimble marriage, with relatives noted.
A brief notice reports repair work on a buggy by Skinner at a nominal charge. The event notes quick service and low price in a concise local-item style.
The Commercial Club meeting last Monday was well attended with discussions on town interests. A report on the county’s finances and road work was presented. Clifton road funds were debated, with a potential $150 for the cemetery lane if citizens cooperate, and a committee to pursue the project was proposed.
Henry Lockett sells insurant Oscar J Rea Co in a block fronting their bus news site. The item notes the week’s replacement after a demolition event earlier and references the company’s bur and local activity in the area.
Annwanremopta list male subjects facing LW action in the Democratic primary on July 25. Includes candidates for county offices such as Treasurer and Tax Assessor, with re election notes and sections for public watchdog roles. Reflects county political slate and various district positions.
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