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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
Bleached domestic fabrics include 36 inch cambric finish Percale and 72 inch all linen table damask with bold designs. Prices from 1.00 to 31.50, with crash and half bleached options offered per yard. Medium weight chiffon broadcloth coats priced up to 29.90, touted as superior value among coats.
Returns show Democrats sweeping state offices and Congress with only a Republican minority remaining in the fifteenth district. Governor Campbell and other top officials are listed as re-elected, while Congressional districts include Sheppard Dies and Burleson among the GOP’s rivals.
The Methodist church ladies held a dinner and supper at the Dunbar building on the west side of the square last Tuesday. The event was a financial success and offered a wide array of the finest foods.
The organizing committee will meet in this city next Saturday to arrange the program for the Randall County Teachers Association. The meeting prepares for the session to run from December 19 to December 24, with the program slated for publication next week.
The regular November term of the county commissioners court will convene Monday morning. The court will count last Tuesday’s votes and new officers will present their bonds. A large amount of business is before the court this term.
Word reached this city last Friday of the death of W. J. Parsons at his home near Haskell. The interment took place in the cemetery at Haskell. He was the father of Dr. George J. Parsons of this city who, with his family, were at his bedside at the time of death. The community extends condolences to the family.
Word reaches this city of J. C. Newman's death in Plainview where he served as manager of the Plainview Lumber Company and postmaster. His body was laid to rest there last Tuesday with C. R. Burrow of this city present at the funeral.
Dudley Reid and Miss Kate Davidson wed in Hereford last Sunday with Rev. Baker presiding at the Presbyterian church. The couple now head to Amarillo where Mr. Reid works for the Santa Fe. Reid is the son of local residents T. F. Reid. Davidson is well known in her hometown.
The county court will adjourn for the term next Saturday after a quiet week with most docket cases cleared. The new clerk will begin duties with a nearly clean slate in this department of court work.
J. E. Kelley of Mustang Oklahoma, formerly Illinois, visited friends in the city this week. He plans moving to Canyon City soon and praised the local country, noting its people energy and morality, and saying the soil and climate compare favorably with Oklahoma.
J M Rockwell of Houston was reported to have traveled through the city last Monday en route to Plainview.
J. M. Burkhalter was in the city yesterday on his way home from Stockton Missouri where he had been visiting relatives.
We have specially printed a trade surge of the finest post cards depicting city and canyon scenes. They are beautifully colored and artistic. Send a few to friends as a souvenir of the town.
A local jeweler advertises a range of mounted and unmounted diamonds available in time for Christmas. The shop invites customers to consider the jewels as elegant gifts for wives sweethearts or friends and offers supply for holiday purchases.
A local retailer boasts an unparalleled stock of watches and clocks west of Fort Worth. They offer standard makes in various price ranges from $1.00 upward, promising good value for every purchase in the timekeeping department.
The shop touts a full range of the latest designs in cut glass, hand painted china, toilet sets, silverware, and carving sets. It emphasizes value and beauty, inviting customers to see the selection.
There is not a drug store in the whole western country that is better prepared to serve you with just the item of medicine needed. Our prescriptionists are men of long experience and our drugs are strictly pure and fresh. It does not pay to use anything but the best when your health is concerned.
An advertisement touts a highly skilled watchmaker and jeweler who fully understands all jewelry and watchmaking departments. The craftsman is consistently at the customer’s service and guarantees all work, promising unparalleled quality.
Mr and Mrs J C Pipkin returned last Saturday from Dallas where they had been on a combined business and pleasure trip.
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