26 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
1
Miss Mattie Sue Lomax teaches in Womack and visits Meridian relatives. Morgan ball team fueled chatter after a Saturday game. Local weddings and visits from Connie Morris, Oliver Prank, and Clara Hightower’s entertaining. Real estate transfers include Clifton Cemetery lot sale and multiple property deeds around Walnut Springs and Valley Mills. The Baptist church renovation finishes as Rev. C. Hightower preaches at Grapevine.
The Presbytery of Central Texas of the Southern Presbyterian Church will meet at the Southern Church in Austin on Thursday April 15 at 2 PM. Clifton Church will be represented by its pastor and J W Butler as principal. The gathering marks the 400th anniversary of John Calvin with talks and life work addresses by state leaders.
London reports Lieutenant Bhackelton's message from the Antarctic expedition says the party failed of reaching the pole, forced to turn back about one hundred miles short. High authorities confirm the outcome despite earlier reports of a pole reach.
W A Kendrick died at his home in Valley Mills on Saturday afternoon after being taken ill earlier in the day. He was known to Clifton residents from his barber work in Mico and Texas. The report notes recent rain and drought conditions affecting crops, with oats killed and corn planting scarce. Reverend W F Patterson married J R Cute and Miss on March 17 in Pool settlement, according to the Record.
Bank at Carrollton formed by residents of Carrollton to rival the Bank of Carrollton. Capital stock listed at $15,000 fully paid in. Fire reported Wednesday morning damaged the building, bricks cracked, mortar burned, smoke caused excitement as flames were extinguished.
A buyer announces purchase of Sam Peterson's interest in the well drilling machine business and requests support from potential customers. The note promises continued service and asks for patronage to sustain operations.
Brief report notes Dr Gibbs from Glen Rose was seen this Wednesday visiting relatives and later driven home by a person named Francis.
Craddock reports a record dollar amount this week amid rising Ale futures. Traders note extended trends in the market as prices edge higher and liquidity tightens.
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