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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
L. K. Cowling northeast of the city built a six hundred acre field of mile maize and kaffir corn starting last May with twenty two plows. He expects at least a ton per acre valued around 20 dollars per acre after costs of breaking sowing cutting and threshing. Cowling plans to plant about one thousand more acres of wheat this fall.
A railroad mass meeting is set for Tuesday the 18th at 6 30 p m at the court house. Citizens urged to attend and join in the town and county efforts. L BE COWLING serves as chairman. Judge Cyrus Eakman reports a harmonious Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque and notes Texas delegates foresee benefits for arid districts.
The ladies of town plan to form a permanent Improvement Club to beautify streets yards and public spaces. A meeting will be held at the court room of the county courthouse next Monday at 4 PM inviting all ladies and interested gentlemen to join. Mr and Mrs H S Burnham relocate to the city occupying Dr Latham's former home on West Evelyn Street.
Randall County commissioners meet all week to audit tax rolls and plan to finish by afternoon. After completion the rolls go to the tax collector for tax collection. The article urges local ladies to attend to learn about their enterprise.
News reporter visits W. F. Heller eight acre orchard southwest of the city. Apples, peaches and plums bear heavily after twenty years of cultivation. Most peaches and plums sold. apples still on trees, large in size and quantity with excellent quality. The cellar confirms a large yield and proves the area can grow fine fruit.
On October 1 the US England rate dropped from five to two cents per ounce. Reports from London say the new low rate swamped city postal clerks as letters flood in and around the capital.
Mrs. L. S. Carter came home last Friday after visiting her daughter in Paducah.
A citizen showed a branch of an apple tree with a second blossom this season. The report notes such double blooming as unusual and questions if the country is pushing nature.
Secretary J H Farrell released the reserved players for next season. Notables include Roy Mitchell a pitcher reserved by San Antonio and F L Strebel plus L Hellman infielders slated for Austin, reflecting strong regional depth from Canyon City infield and pitching talent.
Last Tuesday afternoon a horse attached to Crowdus Brothers Home delivery wagon ran away through the street scattering a load of dry hides. Driver J. S. Hood escaped injury and the hides suffered no serious damage. Hood reports the cause as unclear.
L A Shotwell sent a giant sweet potato to the office measuring 25.5 inches around and weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grown in Shotwell's city garden, the owner was ill much of the season yet produced a remarkable tuber.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Robert Griffith living north of the city gathered at their new home last Friday night in a complete surprise. The hosts remained unaware until guests arrived and hosted an enjoyable evening that lasted until late, with everyone properly entertained.
Mrs L A Pierce near the city has a bountiful garden. She sold black eyed peas and Mexican beans to King's Grocery for 20.70, a substantial sum from a home garden with more produce to sell.
The Star Barber Shop sits on the west side of the square, a local shopfront noted in neighborhood directories. No further details provided about services or hours.
The Amarillo Opera House releases a program for the opening entertainment on the 12th instant. The Burgomaster stars Harry Hermsen and Miss Ruth er White lead the cast. the program is described as a gem of the printer's art.
County Clerk Tate issued a marriage license last Monday to James W Wesley son of H E Wesley of the county's southeast area and Miss Annie Evans. As of press time the ceremony may not have taken place.
Local agricultural ad notes alfalfa hay for sale by R G Oldham. Name appears with contact implied for farm buyers seeking hay stock.
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