Starving cat spurs bankruptcy court action in Kansas City
In Kansas City on December 16, a dying starving cat led to the appointment of a receiver for a bankrupt store after Al Bowers defaulted. Building owner Stella Diller sought help from bankruptcy referee Judge Elmer N. Powell, and Fred S. Hudson was named receiver. The first expense log includes liver and milk costs.
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Kansas City
Aof
al Bowers
Stella Diller
Elmer N. Powell
Fred
Hudson
Christmas Gift Goods at Amarillo Music Co
Amarillo Music Co offers sheet music selections cents per copy plus saxophone gifts and other items. Also promoting Pedal Pillows Organdie Boudouin Sets and handcrafted ladies' handkerchiefs with sewing machines and motors. Cleaning services by Nunes before rush. Local ads list various Polk Street shops and phone numbers.
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Century Music
Amarillo Music CO
C. V. Wray
Polk
City Briefs Highlight Local Notables And Christmas Travel
Mrs Holnesley mother of Mrs Carrie Cunningham 2407 West Sixth Street is in critical condition at Northwest Texas hospital. Three children Tom M Holnesley John Holnesley and Mrs Rush all of El Paso arrived yesterday. Mr and Mrs Felix Franklin depart for Fort Worth to spend Christmas with daughter Mrs J G Shamburger. Grandchildren Felix Franklin Hill and Mary Alice Hill join them. also visiting Weatherford and Austin. Judge Jo A P Dickson Seymour Plains pioneer and son Donald Dickson Seymour were in town on Seventh Court of Civil Appeals business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Municipal Auditorium
Community Chest
Amarillo
Mia
Leslie Williams
Dawn Adkins
Ruth Virginia Perdue
Margaret Collins
Wendine Wilson
Bailey Warren
Dame Needy
Wendene Wilson
Lily
Meg
Jack
Polk Street Methodist
Old Shoe
Twilight Alley
Needy
Holnesley
Carrie Cunningham
West Sixth Street
Northwest Texas Hospital
Tom Mholnesley
John Holnesley
Rush
el Paso
Hiere
Felix
Franklin
Fort Worth
J. G. Shamburger
Felix Franklin Hill
Mary Alice Hill
Grover B. Hill
Weatherford
Austin
Jo A. P. Dickson
Seymour
Plains
Donald Dickson
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
Building permits issued for two structures in Jefferson and Monroe
Yesterday permits went to H. N. Reed for a hollow tile building at 409 Jefferson Street valued at 5000 dollars and Upton Jones for a brick structure at 602 Monroe valued at 3500 dollars. W. P. Stewart serves as contractor on both projects.
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H. N. Reed
Jefferson Street
Upton Jones
Monroe
W. P. Stewart
Mrs Harrington Returns From Nevada Visit
Mrs. D. S. Harrington of 1037 Pierce street has returned from a several months visit to Nevada, Missouri.
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D. S. Harrington
Pierce Street
Nevada, Mo
Ida Settles Heads to Palestine for Christmas
Miss Ida Settles of 1505 Taylor Street leaves tomorrow for Palestine to spend the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Settles
Taylor Street
Palestine
City Development Secretary Announces Texas Fair Secretaries Meeting
Vernon states secretaries from Texas fairs will meet in Dallas on January 21 and 22 to discuss the Tri-State Exposition representation.
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C. ¥. Vernon
Board of City Development
Crittenden will probated despite children's protest
The will of the late S. D. Crittenden, drafted before his death last summer, was probated in county court amid opposition from three children who claimed mental incapacity and undue influence by his third wife. Physicians supported the deceased's normal mentality, and the case proceeds to district court on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Crittenden
Della Crittenden
Ernest Crittenden
Bonham
Norman Crittenden
Dallas
Ona “MacGlasson
New Orleans
Crittenden
R. Ty. McMeans
C. E. Oakes
Mr. Crittenden
Wm, Boyce
Lumpkin
Trulove
Gas on Stomach May Cause Heart Trouble
A newspaper ad claims gas from the stomach pressing on the heart can cause heart trouble. It praises Adlerike for rapid relief, removing gas in ten minutes and expelling old waste matter. The ad asserts relief from bloating and constipation and cites Ragdal Drug Co as the supplier.
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Adlerike
Fenders Fenders Rerolled at Plains Radiator Works
Plains Radiator and Fender Works in Tyler repairs and rolls new fenders. Les and Radiatora provide reroll services at shop facility, addressing vehicle body parts with focus on radiator and fender work.
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Plains
Fender
Los Tyler Phond
Funeral for Mrs Ollie Bourell Held After Fire Fatality
Funeral services were conducted in the Griggs Undertaking chapel for Mrs Ollie E Bourell who died Monday from excitement during a neighboring house fire. Rev M D Scroggins officiated. Burial followed at Llano cemetery. She is survived by her husband and seven children.
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Griggs Undertaking Company
Ollie E. Bourell
M. D. Scroggins
Christ's Church
Llano
Explosion Kills Man In Texan Oil Field Mbr Carter Fease
MEXIA J Bailey 36 was instantly killed when a gas meter exploded at Simms Oil in Carter Fease. His body was found some distance from the meter. A wife and six children survive. HOUSTON Port Houston cotton exports for the first half of December show a 22000 bale rise from last year. Up to noon 104547 bales mailed to foreign ports with 29250 more expected aboard ships to sail for Barcelona Bremen Rotterdam Harve Ghent and Antwerp.
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Mexia
J. S. Bailey
Simms Oil Company
Carter Fease
Bailey
Houston
Port Houston
Barcelonia
Bremen
Rotterdam
Harve
Ghent
Antwerp
Brothers Caswell and C F Peveto interred together
At the funeral of Caswell Peveto in Beaumont the year 71 year old C F Peveto suffered paralysis at the grave and died shortly after at the hospital. The brothers, lifelong companions, will be buried side by side in the family plot.
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Orange
Caswell Peveto
C. F. Peveto
Beaumont
Dallas to host visit on 15 million Jewish relief fund
Dallas will host David A. Brown national chairman of the overseas relief organization February 7 to discuss the cities quota of the $15 million fund. The drive aims to aid medical and refugee relief, with Russia singled out where sixty percent of Jewish children suffer from tuberculosis.
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Dallas
Texas
David A. Brown
Detroit
Overseas Ethesat Organization
Russia
Dallas banker Crum found dead with pistol wound
C W Crum a 59 year old retired banker was found dead in his bathroom with a pistol wound to the forehead in Dallas this morning. He will be buried at Ferris Thursday.
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Dallas
C. W Crum
Ferris
Old Gray Mare mascot buried with military honors
The Old Gray Mare mascot was buried with military honors this afternoon. Hundreds attended the funeral and heard an oration delivered by Mrs. M. W. Armstrong, president of the American Legion Auxiliary.
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M. W. Armstrong
American Legion Auxiliary
Trial of Sewell Begins in Parsons Slaying Case
The Sewell murder trial for Deputy Sheriff Parsons’s killing last August opened in Denton with jury selection after defense motions and a venue change denial. W A Martin remains under a 99 year sentence tied to the same case. A not guilty plea was entered for Sewell.
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Denton
W. J. Sewell
R. B. Parsons
W. A. Martin
Sewell
Temple Crash Kills Man. Driver Hospitalized Critical
Ernest Mace, 25, of Cameron, was killed when the automobile he rode in was struck by a southbound M. E. and T freight train at a grade crossing. Henry Long, Cameron, the car’s driver, is in a hospital here in critical condition.
Houston Attorney Fisher Critical After Pistol Wound
Harry V. Fisher a 36 year old Houston attorney is in critical condition at St. Josephs Infirmary after an accidental pistol wound received about 730 pm Wednesday.
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Houston
Harry V. Fisher
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Cleburne Pilot Crushed While Moving Plane
Ralph Wilson, 20, longtime music lover, was killed this afternoon in Cleburne when a plane’s drag belt equipment toppled and fell on him during personal supervision of the move. The accident occurred at the airfield, slabs of metal and gear strewn nearby as authorities investigated. Wilson, identified by local residents, was a beloved figure in the community. He died instantly from the crushing injury.
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Cleburne
Ralph Wilson
Farmer Loses Eye After Wood Stick Accident
Special to The News Deming December 1. Wright Shaw a farmer seven miles south of Deming was splitting kindling when a small wood piece flew into his face striking the eye. The eye ball was badly cut and surgeons could not save the sight. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Wright Shaw
Shaw
Tobacco Ban Adopted by Seymour Assembly of God
The Assembly of God church at Seymour Texas led by Rev. Max A. V. Clark unanimously passed a resolution condemning tobacco use. It bans cigarettes cigars pipes chewing and snuff and states any user will be expelled from church membership effective immediately.
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Pentecostal Church
Seymour
Max A. V. Clark
Clark
Amarillo
Satan
Assembly of God
Texas
Bank Robbery Continues as Posse Scours Woods
Robbers fled the exchange after a brief gun battle as a Hope posse arrived first and a search light illuminated the bank. One bandit was believed wounded, while posses combed the woods near Washington in vain for clues.
Three New Plains Postoffices Established in Texas
The Postoffice Department announced the creation of three new postoffices in the eighteenth district. Lark in Carson county appoints Marvin E. B. Kirk postmaster, Watson in Crosby county appoints Mrs. Sallie G. Reed postmaster, and Whiteface in Hockley county appoints Mrs. Mary L. Word postmaster.
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Texas
Postoffice Department
Lark
Carson County
Marvin EB. Kirk
Watson
Crosby County
Sallie G. Reed
Hockley County
Mary L. Word
Ortega to Lead Las Vegas Legion Post for 1926
Joaquin Ortega will head Las Vegas Post No. 12 of the American Legion for 1926 with Louis Alvarez as adjutant, Max Castellano as vice commander, Fred Coca as junior vice commander, Rev. C. Bedland as chaplain, and Carl Regensberg as sergeant at arms. The executive committee lists J. J. Garcia, S. Trujillo, Francisco Nieto, and Eustacio Montoya. Finance officers are F. Gutierrez and V. Pena. Publicity committee members are W. G. Bencahont, C. Gurule, and John Baca.
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Joaquin Ortega
LAS Vegas Legion
Las Vegas
N. M
American Legion
Louis’ Alvarez
Max Castellano
Fred Coca
Rev. C. Bedland
Carl Regensberg
J. J. Garcia
Trujillo
Francisco Nieto
Eustacio Montoya
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a purified refined calomel tablet that cures cold and grippe overnight. One or two tablets at bedtime with water flush the system, banish nausea, and leave you ready for breakfast. A family package with directions costs 3 cents at any drug store.
Army store offers Bootees and riding pants items
A local Army store lists items including Bootees and Wool Boot Sox along with Knickers and riding pants reflecting surplus or military apparel offerings. The catalog underscores essential clothing and equipment for service members.
Box of Hoffmann Chocolates Delight Planned
A reader receives a thoughtful gift of a lovely box of Hoffmann Chocolates, promising a sweet moment of indulgence and festive delight.
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Hoffman Chocolates
Polk St
Trial of Negro at San Antonio Takes Less Than One Day
In San Antonio on December 16, the trial of Mathew Briscoe, a Black man, for assault on a white woman concluded in under a day. The jury, selected this morning, heard two witnesses as Briscoe denied guilt after the unidentified woman identified him as her attacker. The case involves the "black terrors" alleged in crimes on the St Hedwig road over the past eighteen months.
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San Antonio
Mathew Briscoe
St. Hedgwig Road
Briscoe
Leather goods and luggage from West Texas Leather Co
Exclusive leather goods of all kinds and luggage offered by West Texas Leather Co at 608 Taylor. Phone 194. Local business ad promoting a broad range of leather products.
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West Texas Leather CO
Taylor
Dallas men move to Florida take house and all
A. C. Ayres and A. J. Sperger with their dwelling mounted on the chassis of a small car left Dallas today for Florida. The move includes all conveniences from refrigerator to electric lights and a flower box of begonias expected to bloom before the house crosses the Florida state line.
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Dallas
Bee
A. C. Ayres
A. J. Sperger
Florida
Baylor Fine Arts Head Dies at 12 Years' Post
Belton December 1 report states Dr. T. L. Lovette, long head of the fine arts department at Taylor College for Women, died unexpectedly at his studio in Washington. Funeral to be held in Washington.
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Baylor Fine Arts
Belton
Dr. T
Lovette
Fine Arte
Taylor College For
Hig Studio
Washington
Puneral
Home Made Mince Meat Per Quart
Classified notice offering homemade mince meat for sale at a per quart price with contact phone 996.
Hoffman Suit Postponed in Open Hearing Details
In an open hearing the Hoffman suit resurfaces with defense attorney John D. Mettas arguing the people of Texas deserve clarity. Witness George Davison, president of the defendant company, cites postponement as necessary. The state seeks 125000 damages alleging excess highway profits and improper cancellation of approved estimates and all contracts. Joe Burkett, former highway official, is connected to the case.
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Texas
George Davison
Defe Company
John D. Mettas
Joe Burkett
Lawyers seek intervention in contract case against state firm
Attorneys for J F Dexter of Dallas and Harry K McCollum of Fort Worth obtained the right to intervene in a suit alleging con nivance in awarding highway contracts. They seek a fragment of about $31,000 owed to their clients as the company faces a temporary injunction blocking state payments and other actions. The attorney general argues the case should be expedited and not treated as a sham battle, pledging to fight to the last ditch while noting the suit cannot be finished this week.
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J. F. Dexter
Dallas
Harry K. McCollum
Fort Worth
Wanh
Mooly
Plains and West Texas Rail Status in ICC Decision
The rail status of the Plains and West Texas hinges on the Interstate Commerce Commission decision in the Denver Santa Fe Powell case. If Denver receives a permit, Santa Fe likely plans a line from the Plains to Fort Worth. Should the G T W line not be bought, Santa Fe may surrender the surveyed upper route for the Post route.
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Plains
West Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Denver
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Post
Railroad Rumor Backs Powell Line Finance Efforts
The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the railroad rumor delayed from Oct 1. Mass meetings fed stock sales along the line during summer. If the $3,000,000 in preferred stock fails, other financiers are expected to step in. Observers note big systems don t know who backs the I T P Y line but suspect capital from the North and East. The fate hinges on I C C decisions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Plainview
Powell Road
Debt talks scorch Italian accord in US Senate debate
Senators assail Italian debt settlement and possible costs to American taxpayers. Smoot defends the pact as best achievable while Reed criticizes France and warns Italy may default on principal. Hagerty notes loans and high interest raise broader questions of repayment and international finance.
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Man Green
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ate
Smoot
Debt Commission
Senate
Reed
Pennsylvania
Utah
Italy
New York
Harrison
Mississippi
Howell
Nebraska
Vingland
Hoe
France
Missouri
Africa
Tax debate over inheritance tax and Florida trust
Lawmakers clash over cutting the inheritance tax and boosting state tax credits. Representative Blanton resists resigning amid protests as factions seek to repeal the federal levy, with amendments defeated and leadership tensions rising during the floor debate.
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Florida
Bilenton
Blanton
Texas
Frank Mandel
House
Madden
Clinois
Mills
New York
Rameager
Republican
Towa
Rainey
Vivainey
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Merion
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Ali
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E. Lee Smith
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Bibles
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Vice Brothers
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Phoenix
Beckley Ralston
Kingston
Wilson W. Ballew Garage
Tyler
Park Tailoring Co
Park St
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East 5Th St
THE
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Hoffman Suit
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