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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
5
A ballad style tribute by Jack Bryan recounts the 1874 Adobe Walls fight where a thousand Sioux and allied warriors attacked the fortified traders' post. The account blends frontier imagery with dramatic battle scenes and honors both red and white participants, closing with a reflective benediction.
Society notes rely on reader tips while the editor is away on annual vacation. Citizens are urged to phone the office with any society news to keep the column active and timely during her absence.
Mary Margaret, a nine and a half pound girl, born to Mr and Mrs J C Daschall at 1209 West Nineteenth street. Amarillo Chapter No 196 Royal Arch Masons to hold annual officer election tonight. School board to meet this afternoon to award two ward school contracts. C M McCullough of the American State Bank notes brisk sale of Confederate Memorial coins due July 8. Tensions rise as Mexicans and Negroes dispute property near the Santa Fe roundhouse recently sold to Negroes, with petitions and worries about future living in the area.
Mr and Mrs C L Young of 1204 Buchanan Street left yesterday to spend two weeks visiting their son in Denver Cole Misses Helen and Clara Kochan returned from Wichita Kans where they attended their brother wedding
An inspection trip is planned for The Daily News Model Home in Wolflin Place. The home will open this Sunday and remain accessible for two weeks, inviting visitors to tour the property and preview features.
The Houston Street Methodist Church invites everyone to an ice cream social this evening featuring ice cream and cake and a general pleasure program.
A jeweled dagger becomes a new trend among stylish women who tuck it into belts as a decorative accessory rather than a weapon. The item projects swank and intrigue, reflecting the era's daring attitudes toward danger and ornament.
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Ellen Worth will be Sunday at 2 30 p m at the family home 1102 Fillmore Street. She died yesterday after noon aged 60 after a lingering illness. She was matron of the Potter County Rest Room since its opening four years ago and a lifelong Methodist. Born in Yorkshire England August 10 1865 she came to America in 1880 and to Amarillo in 1912. Survived by her husband J E Worth seven children Lynn White May Worth Homer Hensley Gus Streu William Harry and Chas Worth living in Amarillo Comanche Hereford Elk City Portales and Hereford. She was a native of England and a longtime Amarillo resident.
Three N Oil Company's No 1 Williams and Laycock in Wheeler county, rated a 200 barrel producer in the first pay, is expected to enter the big pay this morning. Amarillo owners traveled to Shamrock to observe the drilling. In bankruptcy matters, Joseph David Price of Lubbock is adjudicated bankrupt. first meeting of creditors set for July 7, 1925, in Amarillo with claims, trustee appointment, and examination of the bankrupt.
Sealed bids for labor and materials to build a four room one story brick and tile school house in Cleo School District No 11 Castro County Texas will be received until 10 am June 28 1925 at Cleo School House Peterson and Haynes architects Lubbock Texas provide plans and specifications. A $1000 certified check payable to Geo Burch chairman accompanies each bid. The board may accept or reject all bids. June 2 1925. Ray E Sheffy Clerk of the Board of Trustees Cleo Common School District No 11 Castro County Texas.
Crowell was selected as the next convention city for the Green Belt District meeting of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce in Paducah. Five towns competed: Crowell Matador Quanah Haskell and Knox City. Over 8 000 people registered, more than 500 from other areas. Five bands performed while Dr. P W Horn president of Texas Technological College Lubbock spoke at the banquet where 600 covers were served.
Mrs Mary Wilhelmy of St Paul Minnesota describes severe overwork worry and loss of appetite and sleep. Her physician advised surgery but a friend recommended Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After using it she reports improved appetite sleep weight and strength and feels well.
A severe afternoon thunder and electrical storm in Panhandle caused extensive property damage. Over fifty telephones were knocked out and the light and power plant’s small generating unit burned. Light company restored service quickly using larger equipment. Lightning struck the Surrett building, damaging 25 to 30 bricks. No rain accompanied the storm.
Dalhart June 17 Work on James No 1 well ten miles northeast of Dalhart resumed yesterday by H A Martin and associates of Wichita Falls. The well, drilled to 1600 feet, had been closed eighteen months. On reopening it showed 1000 feet of oil and water with gas. If tools cannot be removed, the rig will be skidded and a new hole started.
James Thompson, a ten year invalid from Clovis New Mexico, travels to New York in a wheelchair. He reports covering up to 35 miles per day with lift assistance from passing trucks.
Lewis Gabel, a one legged man, was arrested for drunken driving in Arcadia Kansas. A one legged police judge found him guilty, and a one legged marshal collected a $20 fine and revoked his driving permit for 90 days. Dickey's Old Reliable Eye Water advertised as relief for sore eyes, 25 cents.
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