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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
8
Local items include marriages and licenses, visits from Meridian residents and Denison relatives, and veterinary chases. A probate notice lists land transfers in Clifton and nearby areas, with multiple deeds recorded and residents named.
The Amber Oil Company holds 80 acres of proven territory 14 miles south of Wichita Falls with Texas Co. ahead in west acreage. Officers include Don W. Carlton president, A C Hallmark vice president, W P Newney secretary treasurer, and director C E Swenson. The geologist, formerly with Blanchard Oil, offers his services for stock, praising the venture as safe and non speculative. Stockholders will influence company movements.
The Reed church invites attendance at 10:40 special sermon for the Sunday School, parents urged to come early at 10. Activities include 7:45 Christian Endeavor and 4:80 preaching, with combined morning services at 10:40 and 11:80. Pastor Sansom directs.
For sale items include a 5 passenger Ford in good condition owned by Oscar A Carlson Route 2 Gitton Texas price 8750 and several land transfers: Otto Worbs to F W and N T Wallace 156 acres Arnie Johnson 4536. Shafer couple to C E Danaby undivided half in lots 1 and 2 block 10 Townley Add Valley Mills 450. Shafer couple to C E Danaby parcel land Valley Mills 1500. Pitman couple to W D Freeman 119 acres of A G Bifond and 23 acres of John Footman 7810. Tidwell to H C Powell southeast quarter block 13 Scott Addition Meridian 1500. Summers and wife to D L Davis undivided one eighth interest in Summers Davis and Alexander oat ranch west of town 1500. J H Alexander and wife to D L oat ranch west of town 1500.
Desdemona reports a Brown family holding nine $1,000 registered Treasury savings certificates totaling $9,000, with other locals purchasing over $40,000 in such securities in two weeks. A Treasury rep explains limits of one thousand dollars per person, while oil profits fund further investments and lessons in interest.
Fragmented ad listing a 220 acre farm with cotton maize and crop potential including details on ownership Joe Moberry and Norm Te 22te COAL FOR SALE mentions Jump coal sale and a damaged note about a gunshot accident in Waco Texas with L G Hattie injured. a Treasury certificates pitch notes insured loss tax free and cash convertibility with accrued interest.
The Queen Theatre presents a mixed week of features and shorts including Tiger Finish and a Western, with matinee and evening showings. Also includes notices of a music clown event and a home residence teaching credit course by Clara Mixon.
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