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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
8
Quotations from Canyon City grain dealers list prices for wheat oats maize kaffir millet hay alfalfa and corn per bushel or per ton and include chickens and eggs. Prices shown reflect the day before publication with figures such as No 2 wheat 9 8 per bushel and eggs at 20 cents per dozen.
Turnip seed in bulk at White wan Grocery Co. For Rent a furnished room. S49 Mas. A Hitchock. For the finest groceries at the closest prices try the White Swan Grocery Co. Lost On the square last Tue day a pair of ladies gloves. Please return to The News office. For Sale Four fine quarter sections of alfalfa land close to town. Mantz and Peacock Near Depot. Wanted Land for which we will trade all or half interest in a well established business worth 10000. Give best price in first letter. Address Box 67 McKinney Tex. 25 41.
Classified note advertises a for sale property with fine water and good location as described by The News man. Limited details suggest a single residence listing with basic selling points and contact phrasing.
160 acres in Carney county Kansas in Arkansas Valley offered for sale or trade. Property suitable for Plains land or Canyon City property exchanges. J R Harter The Blacksmith owns the parcel and invites inquiries.
James Edward Coleman, once a county resident, died last Monday at his father E J Coleman’s home near Corinth Denton County after months of tuberculosis. He was born March 31 1871 in Kentucky and had lived in Stephens and Denton counties before seeking the Plains for health. He leaves a son and daughter, his wife having died last year, with funeral services led by the Odd Fellows lodge. Ed Coleman’s death drew widespread sympathy from friends and relatives. Ed Coleman’s father H J Coleman and W N Yearby, father of his late wife, brought the remains to the city.
Those seeking voice study can have a free voice test conducted by Prof Peterson at Rev Hawkins home on Monday and Thursday afternoons each week.
The Pecos and Northern Texas Railway with Eastern Railway of New Mexico offer reduced return fares for the 16th National Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque from September 29 to October 10 1904. Tickets valid Sept 27 to Oct 9 with return by October list. Canyon City Texas round trip is 12.30 dollars. D L Meyers and QO C Davis announce. Also advertises a new peanut roaster and popcorn popper at Cowart and Phillips confectionery.
The editor asks readers to sign communications even when not for publication so the paper may know the source of each article.
Mrs W P Blackburn returns to Amarillo after visiting her daughter Mrs C P Hutchings in the city.
T F Robeson and wife returned last Monday from Kirk land after visiting their daughter who lives there. H E Wesley, a hustler from the southeastern part of the county, was among those here early in the week.
Professor Eugene W. Peterson associated with the Amarillo Conservatory of Music was in the city yesterday visiting campus and meeting with staff and students.
I G Conner reports on a local change involving vehicle travel to Palo Duro National Park. Cowart and Phillips advertise latest magazines and periodicals at their news stand, highlighting available reading material.
Canyon City to host an all day celebration with county wide attendance. Masonic lodge lays the cornerstone at 1 30 p m with Judge J N Browning officiating. Canyon City Band provides music and noon dinner with lodge supplied meat bread pickles and coffee.
The State of Texas Randall County sheriff announces a public sale by virtue of a district court order in case Fulton Lumber Company versus Canyon City Ice & Light Company. On the first Tuesday in October 1908 the sheriff will sell Block 40 Fort y in Heller addition Canyon City to satisfy a $625 judgment plus 6 percent interest from February 6, 1900 and costs.
The city churches announce service times and weekly activities. Baptist 11 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. worship with Wednesday prayer meeting. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Methodist 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with Wednesday 8:50 p.m. services. Christian 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. with 6:45 p.m. Sunday School. Presbyterian 11 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. with 10 a.m. Sunday School. First Church of Christ Scientist lists morning and evening services and Wednesday testimonials at 8 p.m.
By virtue of an execution from the district court of Randall county on September 2, 1908 the Fulton Lumber Company sues John Beglin. The notice directs a sheriff sale of the east half of block four in Heller addition Canyon City Texas on the first Tuesday in October 1908 to satisfy a judgment of 1114.85 with 5 percent interest and costs. sale at courthouse door Canyon City. M. F. Slover, sheriff.
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