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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
8
Local farmers report a poor return on their anticipated bumper crop due to boll worm damage. Rain fell Sunday evening, aiding little, as several community members visited friends and held small gatherings. Residents complain about poor roads between homes and Cranfill Gap while others note school and church activities and visits across Harmony and nearby towns.
The article recalls cooler weather and a series of small town happenings. Olga Hoel leaves for Austin to attend school. Colwick serves on a Meridln grand jury. Ollie Olven hosts a lawn party that ends early due to a shower. Dr. O M Dilton hosts guests for dancing. Others travel for schooling, visits, and family events across local names and places.
In Turnersville farmers stay busy picking cotton this season. A missing late crop has not opened up yet. Mrs K Trailey and children, hf Gubissiile, visited Hierslater. Mrs 8 sat one day the Wut wool. Dr. Smith and wife were shopping in Gateaville not Thursday. We report Worth.
Mrs Milton is in Waco. Mrs Laughlin returned to Waco. Miss Fay Luther returned from Walnut. Miss Mary Scott Fruder returned to Hel. Mrs Martin at home after Yorktown visit. Mrs Rowdy at home Trout Hill after week’s visit. Mrs Kwinsey Cox of Wise visited Miss Savith. Mrs Maryn returned from Prairie. Hornbuckte visit and others returned from Wave.
Paria Texas farmer T J Cox of Fannin county near Bonham files bankruptcy with assets listed at 660 and secured debts. The Times Herald notes theThirty first legislature will submit constitutional prohibition to Tex voters. A Houston convention may declare for a straight vote at the polls. Also recounts a North Fort Worth cow incident where Mayor J J Biden’s vest watch is swallowed by a cow, later found during slaughter at the Swift plant.
A group including Robert Reiding, Frank Medin, and Henry Agwiore of El Pan were arrested near the Mexico border for suspected smuggling during a fishing trip. After final hearing, they were released with conditions and face a fall examination. Local officials plan to pursue further charges if necessary.
W J Clark of San Antonio and Miss Katherine Blair of Gatesville were married last night at the Metro Pole Hotel with Rev R Wright officiating. The ceremony drew several friends, and congratulations followed as the couple, prominent in their communities, prepared to reside in San Antonio. The notice appears in the Times Herald.
Fort Worth report states the Santa Fe will start construction within days on a 106 mile branch from Cleburne. The decision followed the len Rowe ofields prompting the railroad to proceed with the project.
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