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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
9
A terse prompt declares refusal of irresponsible sales agents and pivots to a plan to travel to Dallas to expose the responsible party. The message hints at a confrontation or demonstration to reveal the truth.
Senator Morris Sheppard was sworn in today taking the oath as administered by the Vice President to all senators beginning new terms of service. He was escorted to the bar by Senator Culberson who congratulated him as they resumed their seats at the ceremony.
Miss Gertrude Gohlke and Rev. Ludwig C. F. Karcher of Eden Texas were united in marriage at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clifton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W H Bowie with many relatives and friends present. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Gohlke and the groom is a minister from Eden Texas. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Eden Texas. The Record offers best wishes for their future happiness.
The Presbyterian Church schedules 9 45 Sunday School 11 00 Preaching 4 00 Choir Practice 7 46 Christian Endeavor and 8 30 Preaching By order of the Session a congregational meeting is set for the morning hour Sunday May 25 to elect two additional deacons Everyone is invited Pastor E S Sansom testifies this notice invites parishioners
Fort Worth Texas May 19 Governor William P Hobby will deliver an address on the courthouse lawn at 830 p m Friday night in support of the equal suffrage amendment A reception will follow for the governor and Mrs Lena Gardner president of the Tarrant County Equal Suffrage Association announced tonight.
Local merchants and service providers announce daily closures during Chautauqua programs to accommodate attendees and support harvest time needs. Farmers, shoppers, and patients are advised that twine, extras, medicines, and other essentials will be available outside program hours as needed.
Cleburne Texas May 15 Sam Sparks former State Treasurer has filed a claim on the Brazos river bed where Johnson and Bosque counties join and will prospect for oil and gas The application was filed in the Johnson County Surveyor office.
Regular service Sunday May 25 at 10 30 am with building fund collection Y P S at 830 pm Service also May 29 Ascension Day at 1030 am with Synodical reports and district messenger pastor W H Bewie
Brest May 20 steamers Rotterdam Finland Mobile and New Jersey sail for the United States with over 20 000 troops. This completes the embarkation of the Eightieth Division and begins that of the Thirty-Sixth Division Texas and Oklahoma troops. The 143d Infantry embarked on the Finland. No less than 107 000 troops have been put on transports at Brest since May 1.
Legal holiday Friday May 30 prompts Clifton banks to close for Decoration Day observance.
The President's cabled outline for the extra session was read in the Senate and House. Leaders moved to consider the vast program with woman suffrage set for debate tomorrow. Proposals include early return to private railroad and utility control, repeal of wartime prohibition for beer and wine, protective tariffs, and labor measures. Special taxes on soda, luxuries, and various goods are urged for repeal. Republicans anticipate public utility legislation. dry leaders doubt beer and wine repeal will pass.
The North and South Methodist churches launched a 1919 centenary drive to raise 130 million dollars for foreign missions and home work. The South’s share is 35 million, with campaigns run in all charges last Sunday and closing next Sunday. Clifton Church began with nine teams and 4387 goal, raising 2800 in hours as teams continue canvassing. The piece ends with a light aside about the old linen-duster man with a palmleaf fan.
The session focused on presenting the President's message while both chambers were briefly in session. The House planned to take up the woman suffrage resolution tomorrow with adoption before adjournment, and Senate leaders signaled action in the upper chamber likely early next month.
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