Panhandle District Missionary Convention Meets in City
A large turnout attends the Panhandle District Missionary Convention of the Christian churches of northwestern Texas at the city Christian church. Elder S T Shore led devotional exercises and E M Haile spoke on education as reports show progress in churches and Bible schools. Mabel, a member of the First Baptist church, is remembered by friends and families.
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Christian Church
Panhandle
Christian Churches
Texas
S. T. Shore
Hereford
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Bond issue editorial and local marriage license notice
An editorial discusses the bond issue in the county paper. County Clerk M P Garner issued a marriage license this week to Harry Hagood and Miss Mary Crager, both from Plainview.
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M. P. Garner
Harry Hagood
Mary Crager
Plainview
Prosperous Nina emerges as new Randall County town
Reports from Nina show lumber sheds near completion and a large stock on hand. A new store is stocked with merchandise and more business prospects appear. A school and church building site has been donated. Farmers have cultivated a large winter spring acreage and Nina is expected to become a busy community.
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Nina
Mabel Gatewood Dies After Short Illness
Mabel Gatewood twelve daughter of Mrs M S Gatewood died in this city after a brief illness from appendicitis. An operation was performed Tuesday afternoon to ease her suffering but she did not recover.
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Mabel
Furnishings Advance At Randall County Court House
New Randall county courthouse nears completion with oak desks judges stands and seating in two court rooms. Experts install and finish remaining furniture while stairways heating plumbing and electric work proceed. A dedication and jubilee will follow once the building is completed and turned over to the commissioners court.
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Randall County
County Court Room
County Clerks Office
Commissioners Court
Panhandle promotion draws Illinois readers to Texas land
A letter from G A Lawson of Oweneco Illinois describes subscribing to the Panhandle News, praising the paper and the Western country. He explains relying on a Beasley acquaintance to view Panhandle land, believes prices will rise, and plans to visit this fall to look at 100 acres with a deed and abstract. He asks to receive weekly updates and extend his subscription.
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Panhandle
Randall County
G. A. Lawson
Oweneco
Illinois
EK. M. Beasley
O. K
Mr. Beasley
United States Mail
Isex
Speakers Named for Ex Confederates Reunion Program
Speakers announced for the Ex Confederates Reunion and county fair to be held August 24 to 26. Prominent figures including U S Senator Bailey, Senator Culberson, Governor Campbell, Lt Governor Davidson, Attorney General Davidson, and several judges and congressmen are set to attend. The program promises varied speeches and entertainment with a strong agricultural emphasis and side shows planned to attract large crowds.
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Committee On Program
United States
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Charles Culberson
Thomas M. Campbell
A. B. Davidson
R. V. Davidson
Jack Beall
J. W. Stephens
R. B. Cousins
R. W. Hall
Vernon
A. H. Carrigan
Wichita Falls
J. N. Browning
Amarillo
W. C. Welborn
College Station
South
Kohlus and Upshaw Wed in Sunday Ceremony
County Judge A N Henson united A J Kohlus and Miss Eavie Upshaw in marriage on Sunday July 4. Kohlus a painting contractor, Upshaw daughter of Mrs M M Upshaw, both well known in the city, friends extend best wishes for their future.
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A. N. Henson
A. J. Kohlus
Eavie Upshaw
Kohlus
M. M. Upshaw
Charles R McAfee Departs for Illinois Business Trip
Charles R. McAfee left Thursday afternoon for a business trip to points in Illinois.
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Charles R. McAfee
Ilinois
Dallas Attorney Tours Western Texas With Brother
Henry Jackson a Dallas attorney travels with his brother Dr Jackson on an automobile tour of western Texas. He says the Plains country shows great advancement and the land is the best he has seen. He notes the substantial buildings now rising in the city.
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Henry Jackson
Dallas
Dr. Jackson
Texas
City Notice to Remove Weeds and Johnson Grass
Notice to all owners and occupants to cut weeds and Johnson grass on or before Wednesday July 13 1909 fronting their property to the gutter line. Police court will act on noncompliance. City plow and scraper will clean drains but not sidewalks or parkage. Jasper N Haney Mayor.
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Jasper N, Haney
Local Man Reports Heat in Mineral Wells Trip
Claude N Harrison writes from Mineral Wells this week describing extreme heat in the season and noting the city’s hot conditions during his stay.
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Claude N. Harrison
Canyon Boys Play Good Ball in Trinidad Series
The Canyon amateur baseball team traveled to Trinidad Colorado for three games with the local professional squad. They won one game and lost two, with tight finishes in the first two. Trinidad praised the Canyon players as gentlemen and high class, and a return series is being discussed. The team then moved on to La Junta Colorado for three more games before returning home.
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Trinidad
Colorado
Canyon
Our Boys
Canyon Boys
la Junta
Col
Miss Nettie Cobb Visits Amarillo Briefly
Miss Nettie Cobb made a quick trip to Amarillo on Wednesday.
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First National Bank OF Canyon
Gome
Thompson Drug Go
Phone
ST. James Hotel
J. M. Meyers
Panhandle District Christian Meeting
Christian Church OF
E. M. Haile
Hereford College
Baptist Church
J. M. Harder
Dreamland Cemetery
First Baptist Church
New Randall County
Mabel Gatewood
Court House
Kohlus-Upshaw
Canyon City
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