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The Randall County News

Location

Canyon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

4

Railway Time Table On Main Line West Bound to Clovis and Corisbad

The timetable lists trains on the Main Line west bound No. 87 to Clovis and No. 18 to Corisbad, plus Local Freight and connections. PLAINVIEW Branch north bound to Amarillo and south bound to Plainview operate with specified local freight service. Train 37 of the Main Line leaves Candron City at 2:50 pm. Sundays see reductions with trains Nos. 37 and 5 not running.

Clovis Corisbad Wienw Plainview North Bond No Amarilio Lainview Candyon City Moris

Farmers Buy Hale County Bonds as Prosperity Boosts Panhandle

Farmers Hare and Williams bid for and were awarded Hale County Texas bonds to fund a new courthouse and jail. The $75,000 issue runs forty years at five percent interest and is described as evidence of broad Panhandle prosperity.

Plains Messrs. Hare and Williams Hale County Texas Panhandle

Weather Brings Mixed Week as Farmers Benefit

A week of near ideal conditions ended with a Wednesday morning shower causing a refreshing rain in the county and in places a heavy downpour, giving farmers a timely boost despite the wet spell.

Competition Bites As Two Parties Seek City Business Site

A local merchant predicts rising competition as two groups visited Canyon City in the past fortnight seeking a location for a similar business. The chatter notes the veteran trader may face increased rivals and market entry pressure.

Canyon City

Canyon City Faces Turning Point for Progress

Citizens are urged to recognize a critical moment in Canyon City history as ongoing progress could stall future advancement. Property owners are advised to consider the consequences of delaying action.

Canyon City

Panhandle Land Trip Highlights Plains Appeal

J. E. Rogers of this city toured the southwestern portion of the state to study the Plains country. He reports the Panhandle remains the best region, with visitors soon satisfied after an initial adjustment period.

J. E. Rogers

Local land purchases along Nueces River in Dimmit county

News report details Mr. Rogers and A H Rife visiting Houston Austin and San Antonio plus other southern Texas towns. They acquired a 10 00 acre tract along the Nueces River within the artesian belt as an investment and plan subdividing and resale. Rogers praises the Panhandle and expects strong wheat oats crops.

Rogers Houston Austin San Antonio A.H. Rife Rife Nueces River Dimmit County Artesian Well Panhandle

Surface Cultivators Presented by Mee-Niel Bros Canyon

Mee-Niel Bros of Canyon Texas announce the John D Tower surface cultivators for dry farming are now in stock. They invite inquiries and orders noting a recent arrival labeled as a cat load. The notice emphasizes the tool as the best implement for dry farming and urges readers to see or write for details.

John D. Tower Mee- Niel Bros Canyon Texas Niel Bros Canyon, Texas John D.tower McNiel Bros

Cattle Bring Strong Rest and Pasture Trade

Cattle shipments to the Panhandle rest and pasture areas run about 75 cars daily, a level aided by recent rains that boosted grass growth. Panhandle pastures attract feeders nationwide, with expectations of large herds moving in within weeks. Mortality in shipments has fallen due to increased moisture.

Panhandle

Swisher Cornerstone Laid Amid Strong Masonry Turnout

Swisher county marks the cornerstone ceremony for its new courthouse despite high winds. Dr. Andrews of Floydada served as master of ceremonies with Judge Penry of Plainview assisting. Visiting Masons from Hale Center Plainview Tulsa Canyon City Floydada and Silverton attended.

Talia Swisher County Dr. Andrews Floydada Penry Plainview Hale Center Tulsa Canyon City Flovdada Silverton Court House Square

Band Concert at Happy Delayed by Blowout

The local band performed in Happy on Wednesday night with an interesting program. A tire blowout delayed arrival to about nine thirty, causing many attendees to leave, but a fair crowd stayed to enjoy the music.

Happy

Local residents return from visits and trips

Jake N. Harrison returns to Dallas after an extended visit with his son Claude N. Harrison. Mrs. J. A. C. Howell of Altus Oklahoma returns home after visiting Mrs. J. L. Howell in this city. Judge Eakman spent several days in Tulsa at his sick nephew's bedside. Irving Fulton and Gus Engel of Zeta were in town for school matters with the county judge. Bob Dawson and R. O. Allison came back from a trip to El Paso and Old Mexico reporting a pleasant journey and relief to be back in God’s country.

Jake N. Harrison Claude N. Harrison Dallas J. A. C. Howell Altus, Oklahoma J. L. Howell Eakman Tulsa Irving Fulton Gus Engel Zeta Bob Dawson R. O. Allison el Paso Old Mexico God's Country

Improvements Begin On Turk's Blooming Grove Farm

T P Turk of Blooming Grove Texas has arrived to develop his land three miles south of town. He plans steam plow tillage for a large acreage to plant mile maize and wheat corn this season and will construct a house and barn. Turk, a capable businessman, believes the county offers strong incentives for farmers.

T. P. Turk Blooming Grove Texas Turk

New Lumber Yard Opens in Canyon Panhandle

Canyon Texas reports the Canyon Lumber Company completed a large yard north of the square with two 150 foot sheds and near a million feet of lumber storage. A box supper at Umbarger proceeds benefit the Umbarger school library with County Judge A N Henson invited to speak. Also notes travelers, local business ads, and a Christian Church evangelist visiting Canyon.

Umbarger A. N. Henson Umbarger School Canyon Lumber Company Panhandle Texas

Hereford District Court Attendance By Attorney Rollins

Attorney A. S. Rollins has been attending district court sessions at Hereford this week, handling active cases and appearing in hearings.

A. S. Rollins Hereford

Town clock song arrives for Randall county court house

The new court house in Randall county awaits installation of the town clock. J B Anthony and R L Lock head of Terrell Texas tour the area to assess a flouring mill site. Frank Chisholm and Ben De Quire, former Rockwall County friends, visit Mrs J L Howell's home. Burette Burrow makes a business trip to Hereford and back. W Leverton of Hartley visits N Thompson at their home. Edgar Money of Ambarger visits town.

Randall County Court House Frank Chisholm Ben de Quire Rockwall County J. L. Howell W. Leverton Hartley N. Thompson

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The Randal County News Frida the News Publishing Company R.A. Terrill Canran West Evelyn Street Ita Penon Kansas City Ing T. P. Speakman First Baptist Church J. M. Harder SPITZ Anvan New Mexico Swisher Mason Tula Sive R.G. Oldham Jesse Christian R. A. Lowder S. B. Lafton Joe Service J. C. Pipkin Baxter Allison Robert Steen W. D. Scott LG. Conner Ed Hoffman Navarro County D. M. Stewart Kool Colorado White Swan Grocery Co Harry Howell Edith Hawkins Blanche Lester John L. Howell Palo Duro Club W. A. Boggess Christian Church R. G. Oldham Travis Shaw J.B. Anthony R. L. Lockhead Terrell, Texas Burette Burrow Edgar Money of Ambarger C. W. Patterson Millinery Department
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