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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1925

Page

7

Oil States Defeat Lochier Discovery Clause

Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico members won a victory as they voted down the amendment by Lo gier of Missouri to change the discovery and depletion clause of the revenue act. The proposal would have restricted oil well discovery to five miles from the mouth a mile area and limited allowances, a move Southwestern lawmakers argued would halt wildcatting.

Bascom N. Timons Daily News Washington Texas Oklahoma New Mexico House Representative Logier Missouri Lesier Old States

Hairdresser Sued Over Unconsented Haircut in Dijon

A Dijon hairdresser faces a damages suit after allegedly bobbing a young girl's hair without parental consent. The girl's father governs the action seeking compensation for the disputed haircut.

Dijon France

Amarillo approves street improvement plan for Mississippi Street

City resolves to assess abutting property and railroads for upgrading Mississippi Street from Third to Fifth, with bids by John S. McKnight accepted. A hearing is set for December 29, 1925, at City Hall to protest assessments and details, with notices to be published three times in local newspaper.

Amarillo Mississippi Street Third Street Fifth Street John S. McKnight City of von McKnight City Aer City Hall Texas Leer Bmins Jewell Davidson

Centerfield Oil Well Spuds First Hole At 600 Feet

G T Oliver of Centerfield Oil Co reports No 1 Smith well spudded in last Wednesday morning. Howard Bean of Howard Bean Drilling Corp notes drilling has reached 600 feet. The firm formed by Amarillo businessmen aims to develop a 120 acre lease in section 19, block Smith ranch southwest quarter. A dinner for guests was held at the lease house with Mrs Howard Bean among the attendees.

G. T. Oliver Centerfield Oil Co Howard Bean Howard Bean Drilling Corporation Smith Centerfield Oil Co., Inc Amarillo Smith Ranch Soo Drilling Hos

Christian Church Elects New Elders and Deacons

The First Christian church elected elders for three-year terms including W. BE. Gee C. B. King F. S. Davis and K. Loving. Deacons named include J. C. Winn W. F. Grant E. H. Petty and others. Holdover elders and deacons were chosen for two and one year terms.

W. BE. Gee C. B. King F. S. Davis K. §. Loving J. C. Winn W. F. Grant E. H. Petty BE. M. Mirick F. S. Newhold George Stapleton J. M. Proctor Pem Denton B. H. Capers Johns. McKnight A. T. Renf Robert Crawford F. G. Barefield H. J. Cobb T. C. Nisbett W. W. Harrell J. B. Coe W. P. Strickland J. E. Hill J. N. Riggs R. L. Rogers Roy McMillen Max Merry R. E. Logan W. B. Benton W. M. Benton C. E. Trolinger A. V. Utterback H. 8 Milholland George Mooney Richard Keys Lee P. Biard P. H. Daniel C. H. Dixon C. C. Fountain A. §. Kenyon C. G. Spencer H. A. Asbury A. Triplett R. O. Walkup J. B. Briscoe J. C. Sebastian

Joint-Base Remedy Claims Quick Relief for Joint Pain

An advertisement touts Joint-Base as a rapid solution for swollen joints in ankles knees hips elbows shoulders fingers or spine claiming relief in two seconds of rubbing. It notes distribution through City Drug Co or any reliable druggist. Also promotes Dicckey's Old Reliable Eye Water for sore tired eyes at 25e.

City Drug Co Dicckey

Community Health News and Local Happenings

Mrs Helmsley mother of Mrs C Cunningham is seriously ill at Northwest Texas Hospital with little hope for recovery. J Roy Watson of Real Silk Hosiery Mills attends Dallas managers meeting. Ernest Airheart of Estancia New Mexico spends days with his father Judge Airheart. A marriage license issued to J W Seay and Eugenia Enders. Fields of Ordway Saunders Insurance confined to bed with influenza. Mrs J R Richardson returns from Spearman visit. Lyceum Course at San Jacinto Methodist Church features renowned impersonator. J L Smith and Dr G L Yates travel to Dallas for Baptist State Board session. Hi B Holt and family visit Amarillo. Inez Lucile Kline to star in Dumas High School three act comedy. Orthophonic Victrola demonstrated at Elks Lodge by Ed Jones.

Inez Lucile Kline Amarillo Dumas High School Dumas

Christmas Parcel Mail Rush Closes Post Office Lines Formed

Heavy Christmas parcel mail yesterday taxed the post office with two long lines forming at the peak of the rush. Customers waited as postal staff handled a surge in packages and letters during holiday shipping.

E W Womack to be buried today at Tabernacle Church

Funeral services for E W Womack will be held at 2 30 this afternoon in the Tabernacle Baptist Church. He died Saturday night in Santa Fe Hospital Clovis. Rev J C Sisemore will officiate. The body arrived Sunday. Griggs Undertaking Co directs. Survived by mother Mrs Sam Womack Ensley Ala three brothers and three sisters across Texas Alabama and Oklahoma.

Tabernacle, Baptist Church E. W. Womack Santa Fe Clovis J. C. Sisemore Griggs

New Mexico cattle shipments rise to year high in November

The New Mexico cattle sanitary board reports November shipments reached 127,989 head, a yearly high. Most cattle moved to new pastures in North Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, and Texas, while market shipments headed to Los Angeles, Kansas City, Wichita, St. Joseph, Denver. District totals include Albuquerque estimated 14,000 and Portales 15,000, with other towns such as Springer 7,011, Tucumcari 15,625, Deming 5,302, Santa Fe 916, Alamogordo 10,064, Carlsbad 3,463, and Gallup 6,224.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Matt G. Keenan The Cattle Sanitary Board Keenan North Dakota Kansas Iowa Colorado Texas Los Angeles Kansas City Wichita St. Joseph Denver Springer Clayton Tucumcari Alamogordo Roswell Bloomfield Deming Santa Fe Antonito Colo Rimcon Carlsbad Layington Portales Cimarron Vaughn Hachita Silver City Jal Roy Amistad Gallup

A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad

A Texas Wonder offers a kidney and bladder remedy for gravel weak backs rheumatism and irregularities in both men and women. If not sold by your druggist it will be mailed on receipt of $1.25. Small bottle often cures. Send sworn testimonials. Dr BE Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO Sold by druggist.

Texas BE. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis

Paducah Light Plant Sold to West Texas Utilities

Paducah announces the sale of the local electric light plant by J. L. Heim to West Texas Utilities for $50,000. The company will take charge February 1, 1926 and plan a high-powered line to reach Matador and Childress, with a large substation to be maintained in Paducah.

Paducah J. L. Heim West Texas Utilities Company Matador and Childress

Body of Mrs Rider Sent to Illinois for Burial Today

Hundreds filled the Central Presbyterian Church as the body of Mrs Jennie Rider, 84, was honored. Rev R Thompson spoke of her acts of kindness and active life. The burial will be in Griggsville Illinois beside her husband, who died in 1902. She died from injuries after being struck by an automobile last Friday morning. Blackburn Funeral Home managed services.

Jennnie Rider Central Presbyterian Church Amarillo R. Thompson

Manston Church Raided Over Internal Dispute

Factional strife at Manston Church in Leeds led to a raid on the building by a party member and the removal of church furniture. The incident illustrates ongoing tensions within the congregation and raises questions about church governance and safety.

Leeds Eng Manston Church

Gilded Wigs Parade in Powdered Paris Faces

In Paris, fashion observers note a trend of gilded wigs brightening social events as powdered faces in gold hues gain popularity among elites and scenes reflect opulent styling.

Paris

Roswell Meeting Ends With 500 Accessions

The Wil Hogg evangelist party completed a five week revival in Roswell, yielding 500 accessions to the church as reported by Jeff Wall who is en route to Electra for a recital with Mrs Wall tonight. Rev Will Hogg travels to El Paso for a series of lectures for the benefit of the church.

Wil Hogg Roswell Jeff Wall Anmarillo Wall Electra Mrs. Wall Will Hogg el Paso

Tickted sales total reveals city children's home funding

The report notes that ticked sales in the city have already reached about $5,000, indicating strong community support for funding a local children's home. Local leaders cited the early total as a positive sign for upcoming drives and donations.

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