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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
6
Ambiguous OCR fragment lists names and roles including T. J. Rhodes Urveinet and Justice of the Peace options. It references a public weigh er and con stables with unclear spellings and partial names. The readable items imply a local civil election with multiple offices and several candidate mentions.
Grandia Hallmark of Meridias died today after several months illness at her home of EW Hallmark. Funeral services were held at the residence conducted by Rev W A Manly pastor of the MI Church South, with burial in Meridian cemetery. The Tribune extends sympathy to the bereaved.
In a Tarrant County court a juror, the father of the defendant’s fiancée, asked to be excused from jury duty. Judge Mike R Smith questioned the request as the juror cited family hardships and a lack of travel resources. The man sought removal citing his mother’s illness and inability to travel.
Advertisement from Lyon and Healy Chicago announces a Triple Clearance Sale of used Steinway uprights once owned by Thompson Music and Healy Music. Pianos offered at 20 to 40 percent off with easy monthly payments and low freight, with assurances of genuine Steinway quality and favorable seller terms.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 17 State Treasurer James Murfee back from Chicago and Kansas City predicts Democratic victory in November. Also mentions ex Secretary Jet War and Roosevelt on the stump by October. In King Cedar Texas a man named King, northwest of here, dies of tuberculosis after predicting Sept 13 death. Baylor University Dr Wells wounded at Temple Katy station when an engine ran over a torpedo.
Fragmentary notice claims Pineules for the kidneys relieve ailments with many attestations of healing and tonic effects. The ad cites numerous testimonials and a dramatic price reference, illustrating a broad consumer response despite the garbled copy.
The Texas governor appointed Judge J C Roberts to the unexpired term in the Fourteenth Judicial District after Judge Thomas Nash died. Judge Kenneth Force of Dallas advised he could not accept the nomination due to professional engagements. The telegram indicated Force declined the seat, prompting the governor to name Roberts.
A garbled page combines a jury list with medical ad copy about a laxative product. Names like Alford, Davis, Caton, Conley, Rogers, Newson, Rohner, Bradshaw appear amid scattered lines. An appendix promotes Orin Taxative Fruit Syrup for constipation with misleading claims.
Night riders posted notices with red hands on several gins in thin county, warning proprietors their gins will be burned to the ground if cotton is ginned before 12 cents a pound. Similar warnings reportedly appear on many mills and gins nationwide.
An old advertisement touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as a powerful remedy for ulcers and wounds. It claims rapid relief with minimal scarring and guarantees suitability for piles and boils, sold by Beat Price & Miteriall drug store.
A widow's daughter in Fatopiian Texas was reported totally blind after an accident involving cotton. A specialist treats the girl and fears permanent eye injury while hoping for some recovery.
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