The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, November 14, 1919 Page: 3 of 8
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STOPPING OP POKER GAmIs '
HURT BUSINESS OF BELLHOPS1
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1 Memphis, Tenn.,—Negro bellhops in
! the largest hotel in Texarkana, Ark.,
vent in a strike the other day as a
protest against interference by "the
law” with their “business”. It devel-
^ oped t\hat 10 traveling men had been
arresjflp for a quiet game of poker.
ancea. The remains
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NEWSITE
I >n the Valley Mills Cemetery Sunday
- „ afternoon at 6 o'clock besid# the grave
IS of her husband whose death occured
some six years ago, Rev. W. H. Doss
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(Prom Valley Mills Tribune)
of the Methodist church conducting
the funeral services. ,
Little Miss Lester Maudine Valliant
celebrated her fotfrth birthday last
Saturday afternoon by having many,
of her little friends enjoy a birthday
party at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Valliant. She
was the recipient of many presents
and the little tots went away wishing
.in remember them
F. H. Meier was here from his home
at Waco the latter part of the week,
having come over to install a couple of
Delco Light plants, one at the home
of Edward Harris and the other at
Mosheim. He reports a splendid bus-
iness in the Delco system.
Uncle Johnnie Shrader was in Waco
last week on account of one of his
daughters being quite sick. He left
Mrs. Shrader there and caipe home
after some winter clothing as he was
caught there with his summer suit
on and said it got a little chilly.
Denton Bloodworth went over to
Gatesville last Sunday to visit his lit-
tle son, Billie Lloyd who is staying at
the home of his aunt, Mrs. M.anley
Prewitt, returning here Monday after-
noon.
Mrs. Carter Walton of Hamilton was
in town the last week-end visiting
Mrs. Lee McElhannon. Mrs. Walton
had been in Meridian to place her son
in school there. Her daughter has
been there since the school opened.
Lt. Over Brown who has just re-
ceived his discharge from the army,
arrived here the latter part of last
week from Hamilton to visit his sis-
ter, Mrs. R. L. McElhannon.
W. S. Turner and family were visit-
ing in Clifton last Friday afternoon.
Claud Hill was transacting business
in Dallas the latter part of last week.
Roy Tennison of Clifton was looking
after business interests in Valley Mills
last Friday afternoon.
Uncle Charley Jaynes returned Sun-
day from Cleburne where he visited
relatives for several days.
Miss Dorothy Harris who is attend-
in school at Baylor, Waco, was visit-
ing Iter parents here last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Roscoe Duncan of Waco came
up last Veek to look after shipping
her household goods to that city, |
where they are now residing.
Grandmother Bagley one of the old-
est settlers of the Rock House sec-
tion, died last Saturday night after an
illness extending over several months.
She had lived in that section many
years and was an exemplary Christian
woman, beloved by all her acquaint-
The
llhops” had been seeing to
wants and were liberally tipped.
They declared the traveling men \vere
the best tippers and that such molest-
ation of the part of "the law” with
"innocent amusement of the guests
would cause patronage to drop-off,
thus hurting the bellhop business.
that she may a;
one year hence with a likd entertain-
ment.
C. M. Deal last week purchased from
A. A. McNeill the residence located
on the creek near the business section,
known as the Thomas place and will
move to same shortly.
Little Miss Willie Sue Goodall en-
tertained quite a number of her little
friends at the home of her parents,
Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Goodall, with a
halloween party last Friday night.
Robert Everest of Qhildress was in
town Saturday to receive a shipment
of cattle from Fort Worth which he
intends feeding this winter. We un-
derstand he and R.E. McCorkle bought
them together. ,
Uncle M. McElhannon returned the
latter part of last week from Waco,
where he spent a few days visiting
a daughter and incidently saw the
sights at the Cotton Palace while down
there.
D. T. Harris and family are occupy-
ing the Bud Barrett place in the east
part of town, he being without a home
after Mr. Barron Jaynes bought the
McCorkle home he had been occupy-
ing for some time.
J. D. Hord of the Cayote community
was in town last Saturday morning
en route home from Waco, where he
spent a couple of days in attendance
upon the meeting of the Woodmen
people of the several states. He took
in the Cotton Palace Friday night and
says there was a big crowd there.
C. H. Powers of Austin spent a few
hours here last Thursday morning
with his many friends.
Uncle Abb Conine who has been
staying in Glenrose a short while for
the benefit of his health returned
home a few days since. He says he
feels somewhat improved but had rath-
er be at home, therefore hit the trail.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Jones visited
relatives at Cayote Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Henry Harrison of Denton and
Mrs. Clara Carter were here last Sat-
urday and Sunday to visit Edward
Sears who is quite ill at the sanitarium
the-e ladies being aunts of this splen-
did young man.
Uncle R. J. Mathews of the Mo-
sheim section was transacting busi-
ness in Valley Mills last Saturday af-
ternoon.
Harry M. Judkins was marketing
cotton here last Saturday.
Lester Valliant went up to Hico last
Saturday afternoon and remained over
Sunday visiting his mother.
Mrs. Smith of China Springs came
up last Saturday afternoon to visit at
the home of her mother, Mrs. A. W.
Potts just west of town.
E. W. Sparks and W. H. Jones of
the Cayote section were transacting j
business in the city Saturday, making
the trip in the former’s car.
Miss Fredda Sherwood was in from
the ranch last Friday afternoon. Miss
Fredda has a f(ost of friends here who
are always glad to have her visit
town.
Uncle Frank Burr living down near
Ocee, was transacting business in the
city last Thursday. He had not been
here for some time and says the roads
out his way are muddy and bad.
Edward Sears, son of Ed. Sears, Sr.,
is at the sanitarium here sick and will
probably be laid up for somfi time. We
hope he may improve to such an ex-
tent that he will soon be able to be
out again sOon.
Robert Neil of the Cayote section
returned last Sunday morning from
Carlsbad, Texas, where he accompan-
ied his sister to that place who will
remain there for some time under
treatment at the tubercular colony. We
hope the lady may come home ere
long entirely recovered from her dis-
ease. Mr. Neil said he visited Clifton
Walker, well known here, who has
been there some n^onths and found
him doing splendidly and says he feels
as though he will be able to come back
to his family soon, sound and well.
D. T. Poston of Mosheim was here
last Saturday and stated that he was
meeting with good success in the tur-
key business.
J. L. Owen, formerly of Hamilton,
but now residing at Comanche, where
he owns considerable property in the
way of farms and blacksmith shop
equipment, was here last Saturday
in company with another brother, i,E.
B. Owens of the Tumersville section
and paidi the Tribune man a pleasant
visit.
The Clifton Record and The Dallas
iws one year $1.75.
Do not allow the
poisons of ‘ undigested
are absorbed into your
to follow. Keep yoar
•yetaii dean, as that*,
finds of others do, by
taking an occasional dose
of the old, reliable, veg-
etable, family liver medl-
dne.
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Mrs. W. F. Pickle, of
Rising Fawn, Ga.t writes:
**We have used Thed-
ford’s Black-Draught as
a family medicine. My
mother=ln-law sculd not
take calomel as it seemed
too strong for her, so she
used Black-Draught as a
mild laxative and liver
regulator... We use it
inthe family and believe
it is the best medicine for
the liver made.” Try it
Insist on the genuine—
Thedford’s. 23c a pack-
age. E-75
Copyright, 191?, A. B. Kirichhaum Company
THEY’RE here—the new designs in the KIRSCHBAUM
OVERCOATS. A wide range of styles, from the belted
ulsterettes to form-fitting dress coats.
Tailored in fine all-wool fabrics that insure warmth
without weight. And priced in accordance with the un-
usually moderate figures at which we purchased them
months ago.
“ROCKED” TO SLEEP
Seems to us some
This is one way of ‘‘rocking a fellow to sleep
folks hereabouts have been rocked to sleep, or at least lulled into
fancied security against high prices. Say! Do you know the quality
of our stock and our prices compared*' with other stocks and other
prices ? Don’t you spend any more money for lumber till you find out.
As Grape Nuts Post says: “There's a reason.”
If you know of any reason why you shouldn’t buy, why! all
right. But if you don’t, we know of lots of reasons why you should.
Get our prices.
CLIFTON LUMBER COMPANY
L. D. TOWNSEND, Manager
Haberdashery to Go With Your New Suit
HATS
SHIRTS
The latest Fall Models from America's
foremost makers—The Stetson and Mallory
Lustrious, colorful silk and madras shirts
that give a distinctive touch to a man’s
attire.
$5.00 to $12.50
$1.50 to $15.00
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Deposit your money in the
bank and pay all bills by check.
It gives you the best receipt in
the world, and at the same time
builds up your credit at the bank
which may be worth much in the
future.
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We want your business.
NECKWEAR
FURNISHINGS
Glowing, rich, warm Autumn shades with
ah infinite variety of patterns and designs
to choose from. Long wearing and easy
tying.
Hose of silk or lisle that look well and wear
long. Gloves of Kid. Collars, handkerchiefs,
underwear—everything a well dressed man
may need.
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GUARANTY STATE BANK
ARMERS
Clifton, Texas
Y J. M. JENSON, Cashier
“THE FARMERS BANK
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who doesn’t believe that h* could cut g
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Baldridge, Robert L. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, November 14, 1919, newspaper, November 14, 1919; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth776747/m1/3/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.