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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
3
The article profiles Dr S L Ingham a dentist praised for skilled care and influence in Randall county. It notes his success attracting patients, his farm east of town, hog interests, and his long service on the city council including chairing the street committee praised for street conditions.
The Texas Land Company of this city markets large and small land tracts at fair profits. Founders T. H. Rowan and R. L. Faulkner offer travel and inspection benefits, including sleeping car services and biweekly excursions. Their sales draw buyers mainly from Nebraska Iowa and Missouri. They also operate a substantial general store with dry goods groceries and hardware run by J. C. Pipkin and team. The Mercantile firm has expanded to Happy with similar success.
The First Baptist Church of the city reports misfortune with its engraving and cannot display the current building. Rev. J. M. Harder has led a 25 percent membership increase in two years, and plans are underway for a new brick church costing about 15000 dollars.
R H Sanford secured the nomination by a comfortable plurality in a hot Panhandle sheriff race. He was elected in November, took the oath, and now serves as county chief officer and state tax collector. Sanford vows strict law enforcement with evenhanded treatment for all.
Residents describe George L. Abbott as a progressive thinker who is willing to take risks to grow the town. A Randall County wood dealer, he helps build a two story sixty foot front store on the square with partner J. H. Hall. Abbott owns numerous Randall County lands and has statewide business interests, living in the countryside.
The edition showcases J A Edwards a western edge resident whose large home and ample land reflect prosperity. Once pessimistic about land value he backed Panhandle soil investments now enjoying ease. Local booster sentiment contrasts with eastern papers deemed biased about regional growth.
Canyon City welcomes Robert Harrell's new Benton Confectionery and refreshment parlor featuring an onyx marble rosewood fountain with glass, electric lights, and enamel jars. The shop offers fresh candies fruits nuts souvenirs and silver service drinks in a popular, stylish setting. Bob Harrell is a well known local entrepreneur and his venture is expected to succeed with community patronage.
The Canyon Mercantile Company formed years ago to meet rising regional trade and now occupies the entire first floor of the Smith building on the southwest corner, reflecting significant growth since its origin about ten years ago.
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