Normal College Move Sparks Canyon City Mass Meeting
A large Wednesday night gathering in Canyon City urged locating the new state normal school here. Judge Cyrus Eakman chaired. R A Terrill was secretary. Speakers outlined plans to invite state officials, solicit funds and land, and visit Amarillo for regional support, with committees named to handle solicitation and hospitality.
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State Normal School
Cyrus Eakman
R. A. Terrill
Canyon City
New State Normal School
Amarillo
Eakman
Hundred Dollar Land Price Touched Again Near Town
H S Burnham bought the Shinebarger place a 100 acre tract northeast of the city at one hundred dollars per acre. The property includes about 10 acres of alfalfa with the rest in pasture and field crops, a good house and large barn. Burnham plans a modern dairy with high quality stock.
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H. S. Burnham
Shinebarger Place
Mr. Burnham
Mare Callaway Belle Sells For Record Missouri Price
Local rancher H S Burnham bred Callaway Belle a four year old mare sold at the Missouri Horse Sale in Mexico Missouri. Described as the most perfect looking show mare and a full sister to Blue Chief, the sale set a record price for a Missouri public auction. The auctioneer urged buyers to seek a winner while the crowd cheered the Pride of the Kingdom.
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H.S. Burnham
Auxvasse
Moa
Mexico
Missouri
Callaway Belle
Blue Chief
Burnham
Mexico Intelligencer
P. M. Goss
New City Officers Installed After Bonding and Oaths
Newly elected city officials were bonded and sworn in at the mayor’s office last Saturday. A council policy outline was read, and a motion to hold a mass meeting on city protection passed. Officials: Jasper N. Haney Mayor. H. Jowell Marshal and Tax Collector. C. V. Woolley Treasurer. Lola Joe Service and David Thomas Aldermen Ward 1. T. F. Reid and K. E. Ackley Aldermen Ward 2. Dr. S. J. Ingham and David A. Park Aldermen Ward 5. The body vows to pursue the town’s best interests.
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Jasper N. Haney
A H. Jowell
C. V. Woolley
Lola Joe Service
David Thomas
T.F. Reid
KE. A. Ackley
S. J. Ingham
David A. Park
City Considers Fire Engine Demonstration and Purchase
An enthusiastic mass meeting at the courthouse discussed wildfire protection for Canyon City. Mayor Haney presided as P. G. How of How Engine Co explained a forty horse power engine with a 140-foot reach, 1000 feet of hose, reel and ladder track, totaling about 3500 dollars if approved by the council. A Portales test fire showed the engine’s value, and another meeting was set to organize a volunteer fire department.
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Court House
Jasper N. Haney
P. G. How
How Engine Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Portales
Canyon City
Amarillo visitor and Abilene cattleman in town
Miss Fannie Morgan of Amarillo spent last Sunday in this city as the guest of Miss Zina Henson. Alex Miller, a cattleman of Abilene, is in the city on business this week.
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Fannie Morgan
Amarillo
Zina Hen
Alex Miller
Abilene
Duke Emerson and George W sul win race at Pike county fair
In a lively contest before cheering crowds Duke Emerson the Pike county jack king and George W sul of Washington Iowa faced off with speedy kids. Emerson pulled ahead and the mareh was knocked off to the Iowa man for 1075.00 dollars, drawing enthusiastic applause and noting royal breeding.
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Duke Emerson
Pike County
Jack King
George W. Sul
Washington
Iowa
Mr. Emerson
Dooley Family Visit Spars City With Friends
A. D. Dooley and family of Curlew are spending a few days with friends in this city. Mrs. KE. C. Long of Silverton, after visiting friends in this city for several days, left last Monday for Dalhart where she will also visit.
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A. D. Dooley
Curlew
KE. C. Long
Silverton
Dalhart
Civic Improvement Club Elects Officers at Court House Meeting
The Civic Improvement Association convened at the courthouse last Monday afternoon electing officers for six months. Reports were heard and a general cleanup date was deferred until the next meeting when Street and Alley committee reports are expected. Officers elected: Mrs. John L. Howell Sr president, Mrs. A S Rollins vice president, Mrs. S Pipkin secretary, Mrs. B T Johnson treasurer. Deeds for cemetery lots prepared and ready for delivery by Judge A N Henson upon payment.
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Civic Improvement Association
Court House
John L. Howell, Sr
A. S. Rollins
S. Pipkin
B. T. Johnson
Treas
A. N. Henson
Lamps Auction Benefits Ladies Home Mission Society
A sales event at the Mercantile offers a choice of fancy parlor lamps to the purchaser who buys the largest amount, with proceeds aiding the Ladies Home Mission Society. The item and beneficiary are highlighted to encourage generous bidding.
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Ladies Home Mission Society
Mercantile
Mattress woes prompt local repair call to Canyon City
A resident asks why they feel sore and stiff, then suggests sending the mattress to Canyon City Mattress Factory for renovation, offered at S1502.At.
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Canyon City
Palo Pinto Guests Visit Randall County Cattleman Eyes Land
Mr and Mrs R S Dalton of Palo Pinto county joined Mr and Mrs L B Carter for a reunion marking nearly thirty years apart. Dalton, a prominent local cattleman, praised Randall county and plans a June return to explore buying land.
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R.S. Dalton
Palo Pinto County
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Smith Building
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Garrison, Davis & CO
Canyon City, Texas
Harrell
Bon Ton Confectionery
East Side Square
United States
First National Bank
GC. N. Harrison & Co
Ganyon Lumber Go
Long Leaf Yellow Pine Lumber
Normal College
Ladies’ Clubs
Citizens Committee
Hakman
Ladies Organi
Randall County
Civic Improvement Club
Urer
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