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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
13
A fan wakes from a dream at home and, in a rush, shatters a washstand while shouting a line about killing an umpire. His wife asks if he killed the umpire. he replies that he did not kill the umpire but smashed the pitcher in a humorous quip drawing on a Success Magazine reference.
A district court jury panel lists numerous jurors including Sontag Tergerson Taul Somrud Swenson Dahl Hughes Allen Ansell Christenson Davis Amundson Phil lips Olson Colwick Pierson Bird Bonds Newsome Os wald Nunley Olson Michelson Nelson Morrison Linder man Massey Majors Latimer Lane Laswell Knudson Knudson Knudson Royal Roundberg Seale Russum Scott Snider Sears Siljos Sutphen Kaylor Tergerson Rierson Minstad Gardner Waddington Claybrook Sept 27 names Hutchins Rymer Head Rogers Young Lindsey Southall Hightower Wickman Skrampstad McConnell Burton Weeks Hansen Wallace Gill Jenson Blackwell Webb Alsup Peterson Kisick Townsend Mor ris Appleby Phillips Covey Jorgenson Snderude Rhone Romine Wood Odom Raines Taylor Sanders Moore Martin Summers Johnston. Pink Pain Tablets advertised with 25¢ box. Sold by Price & Grimland.
Lufkin Daily News announces a rotating editor program with prominent citizens editing one day each and offering comments on local affairs and municipal matters. Rev I N Langston will edit the first issue followed by lawyers physicians and other respected leaders.
A 25 cent bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup is advertised as curing ordinary coughs healing the lungs and acting as a tonic for the system. Sold by Price & Grimland.
A revised game law requires hunters outside their home counties to register with the state game commissioner, obtain a $1.75 permit from the county clerk, and follow bag limits. Quail and dove limit 25 per day from Nov 1 to Feb 1. deer 3 bucks Nov 1 to Jan 1. wild turkey 3 from Dec 1 to Apr 1. ducks geese and several birds 25 per day. small mammals unlimited. Transporting lawful game to home requires an affidavit. disturbing wild song birds is prohibited. night hunting with lights is prohibited.
Tribuna notes Dr. Cook may fail to prove his Arctic reach without a verifiable companion. The piece suggests science will demand published proofs rather than unverified words before accepting the pole discovery.
An advertisement promises relief from rheumatism lumbago sprains and stiff joints using Ballard's Snow Liniment. It claims users can throw away crutches and regain health, with prices 25 50 and 1.00 sold by Price Grimland.
Albert McGill a colored occupant sits in the county jail on theft charges. Deputies Glasgow and Clifton were informed Tuesday of stolen porter house steak and pies from a Hill County restaurant. They arrested McGill in Freetown and recovered the stolen goods.
Hillsboro Tex Sept 10 Ed Woodruff a Hubbard City Telephone Company lineman was on a line near Hubbard City when a pole broke and he was precipitated against a fence post. Two ribs were broken and he sustained serious internal injuries though not considered dangerous. He was taken to town by carriage.
Sherman Denison Sept. 7 Hon A M Kennedy of Waco ex speaker of the house says he will run again for the legislature and seek the speakership. His return promises a big fight over the speakership and stirs state interest among Kennedy supporters and factions. Kennedy is a Joe Bailey follower.
When you decide to drill a well see S. P. Peterson who is now permanently located here with a new outfit and guarantees satisfaction. He has drilled in this section for months and has pleased clients who used his services.
A. Marchbanks of Glen Rose said the town has two potential rail routes: a Fort Worth Glen Rose line and a Walnut Springs Glen Rose line. He favors the Fort Worth connection for access to multiple lines and markets.
Hico Texas September 5 The annual reunion in Hico concluded with the largest turnout yet. Commissioner Colquit addressed a large crowd, praising the event's success and community spirit.
A car load of Red Rust proof seed oats received this week at Bosque County Mill and Elevator Co. Readers are invited to call at the mill and examine before buying. Washington September 9. Representative Beall and family have returned from New York to place their children in school here. Mr Beall will leave for Texas in a few days.
John Wright killed T. F. Frazier at about 6 pm one and a half miles south of Mount Calm Hill County Texas. Frazier, a young married man, was charged with an attempted assault on Wright’s daughter on July 31. Wright surrendered after telephoning officers. Four shotgun blasts struck Frazier. An examining trial in Groesbeck had released Frazier on $500 bond.
Oscar J. Rea & Co. urges buyers to act now on the Superior Disc Drill to secure value and performance in upcoming projects. The campaign highlights durability and efficiency as key selling points for contractors and workshop owners.
An advertisement asserts Electric Bitters as the greatest health builder, claiming it purifies blood and strengthens the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promises a vigorous body and keen brain and urges purchase for weak or sickly persons. Price 50e, guaranteed by Price & Grimland.
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