Cousins Plans Move To Canyon City For West Texas Normal
Professor R B Cousins former state superintendent and new West Texas Normal head says he will move to Canyon City once building contract is let around January 20 and he will select faculty from a large applicant list. He notes the building will be reinforced concrete with brick and stone facing, steam heating, and extensive laboratories and library facilities.
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R. B. Cousins
Superintendent of Public Instruction
New West Texas Normal
Canyon City
State Board of Education
Cousins
Williams Case Sets First Hearing In Forty-seventh District
The Texas vs John Williams opens the term in Forty-seventh District Court after transfer from Canyon City where a hung jury occurred. The defendant is charged with killing John R. Armstrong, XIT ranch foreman at Bovina on November 17, 1908, amid crowded stockmen and large shipments. Williams brothers were moved among Farwell Hereford and Randall County custody during proceedings.
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State of Texas
John Williams
Forty-seventh District
Amarillo
Canyon City
John R. Armstrong
Bovina
Armstrong
John
Doby” Williams
Williams Brothers
Farwell
Hereford
Randall County
Marvin P. Garner Seeks Re election as Randall County Clerk
Randall County Clerk Marvin P. Garner announces his candidacy for re election to the combined district and county clerk post. The News notes his one term in office and his well known public record as a faithful, diligent official who has dedicated full time to the office and built a well organized system.
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Randall County
Marvin P. Garner
Garner
Marriage of Edith Hawkins and Harry Howell
Miss Edith Hawkins and Mr. Harry Howell wed at the Methodist parsonage in a small, family ceremony conducted by Rev. M. E. Hawkins. The couple then traveled to Palo Duro club grounds for a wedding dinner. Edith is praised as beautiful and accomplished, while Harry is noted for an exemplary life and work at the First National Bank after inheriting from his father.
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Edith Hawkins
Harry Howell
M. E. Hawkins
Palo Duro Club
Howell
First National Bank
Meyers and Bishop Tie the Knot at St James Hotel
Miss Angie E K Meyers and W S Bishop of Canyon City wed Sunday morning January 9 at the St James hotel. Rev Groves of the Presbyterian church officiated in a intimate ceremony attended by close friends with the bride's father owning the hotel.
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Angie EK. Meyers
Bishop
Canyon City
St. James Hotel
Rev
Groves
Presbyterian Church
Dr and Mrs Stewart attend Hereford medical banquet
Dr and Mrs D M Stewart attended a medical men banquet at Hereford Tuesday evening and returned Wednesday morning. They report a very good time.
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D. M. Stewart
Hereford
R H Sanford for Sheriff and Tax Collector seeks re election
The Randall county community is urged to support R H Sanford for re election as sheriff and tax collector. Sanford has six years in the county and five in Canyon, with a broad local acquaintance and a record of honesty and action. A political notice endorses his qualifications and credit to voters. Also announced is a January 21 social at Canyon Cafe hosted by Presbyterian Church ladies with refreshments and baked goods, inviting all to attend.
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Panhandle
Randall County
R. H. Sanford
Canyon
the Presbyterian Church
Canyon Cafe
Geo. Ditto
Bids Sought for West Texas Normal College in Canyon City
The Daily Panhandle reports bids are invited by the State Board of Education secretary F M Bralley for erecting West Texas Normal College in Canyon City. Bids due by 10 o clock in the forenoon on January 2, will be opened and awarded if satisfactory. The Panhandle region expects patronage and aims to have the buildings ready for the fall term.
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Canyon City
Cousins
Panhandle
F. M. Bralley
State Board of Education
West Texas Normal College
Daily Panhandle
Bank Officers and Directors Elected
At Canyon National Bank annual meeting on January 11 officers elected J. M. Black president R. H. Wright vice president I L Hunt cashier Directors named J. M. Black R W O Keefe R H Wright W C Baird I L Hunt. First National Bank stockholders chose L T Lester president L C Lair vice president D A Park cashier Travis Shaw assistant cashier Directors L T Lester L C Lair L E Cowling R G Oldham D A Park.
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The
Canyon National Bank
J. M. Black
R. H. Wright
I. L. Hunt
R. W. O'Keefe
W. C. Baird
First National Bank
L. T. Lester
L. C. Lair
D. A. Park
Travis Shaw
L. E. Cowling
R. G. Oldham
Commissioners In Special Session Back Visual School Line Change
The commissioners court met in special session last Saturday and, at citizens’ request, altered the west line of school district No. 7. The district will ask the County Judge to order an election to issue bonds for building and equipping a new school.
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Commissioners’ Court
Purchases Section of Land In Randall County
Greenfield Ohio caller Betty O Beatty reports purchasing 40 acres near Canyon Randall County praising soil productivity and climate. The piece urges readers to settle and farm, claiming open seasons mild weather and high crop potential with low effort and cost.
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Co. O. Beatty
Greenfield
Ohio
Randall County
Canyon
Panhandle
America
United States
Baptist Ladies Aid Teas At Johnson Home
Last Tuesday afternoon and night the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church hosted a tea at Mrs. B. T. Johnson's home. The event, moved from Mrs A. H. Thompson's due to illness, saw a small turnout because of bad weather, but attendees reported a enjoyable time with ample food.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
B. T. Johnson
A. H. Thompson
J A James and Son Visit Canyon on Monday
J A James and son from Happy were in Canyon on Monday for unidentified business or social visit, with no further details provided.
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J. A. James
Son
Happy
Canyon Monday
Big New Depot for Canyon City
At a Commercial Club meeting Judge J C Hunt was chosen to represent Canyon City before the Texas Railroad Commissioners on the town’s pending new depot. He will travel to Austin. plans for a large, modern station should be drawn within thirty days, with construction starting after a further thirty days. The location dispute now lies between the state commission and the railroad company.
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Commercial Club
J.C. Hunt
Austin
Railroad Commissioners of Texas
Hunt
J. C. Hunt
State Railroad Commission
Flesher Nominated for County Attorney
The announcement endorses W. J. Flesher for the office of County Attorney. He is the junior partner at Scott and Flesher, assistant county attorney, and a Canyon City resident. A University graduate, he is praised as a leading Randall county attorney with strong training and education for the role.
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Mr. Flesher
Scott & Flesher
Canyon City
Randall County
Flesher
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MR. Cousins
Austin Statesman
Field & Company
West Texas State Normal Building
Thompson Drug Store
Thompson Drug
West Texas Normal
Normal School
Texas
Williams
Randall
R.H. Sanford
Bank
Court News
Railroad Commission
W. J. Flesher
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