Amarillo notes on local business and people
Amarillo reports include Fletcher Lefforge return from Oklahoma City. Local editor recalls a correction tale. Neighborhood mentions cover Panama visitors Mrs. J. M. Bell and others while racks of ranch sales, scabies work in Texas, and oil ventures near Fort Sumner. Various officials, shippers, and residents are noted across Pampa, Crosbyton, Vega, and Loveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Fletcher M. Lefforge
Oklahoma City
J. M. Bell
Pama
Lane
Fort Sumner
N. M
J. Ricker
Enid
Ohio
Western Union
Ricker
Thelma McHenry
Taylor Street
Bishop
Potter County
Frank Morris
Oklahoma
Morris
A. B. Spencer
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Crosbyton
S. J. Cole
Panhandle
Spencer
Memphis
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Jameson
Dougherty
Colorado
Jamesons
Loveland
Colo
Jameson
Dorset Carter
Coline Oil Company
Whittington - Sanford
Carter
Santa Fe
D. Dearborn
Fort Worth & Denver
Childress
Texline
Vega
F. H. Yates
Landergin Ranch
Ontario
F. R. Higgins
Yates
Higgins
Bushland
W. D. Wilson
Spur
Wilson
B. Abramson
Blanche
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers
Colonel Engen
Bullock, Texas
Ray Wheatley
C. A. Fisk
Engen
New York
Community Seeks Gifts for Presbyterian Children's Home
A plea to support the Presbyterian Home for Children outlines immediate needs and accepts cash gifts. Donors are urged to contribute food, clothing, furnishings, hospital items, animals feeds, equipment, and even a car. Interest is welcome via calls to the superintendent or Rev. Thomsen.
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Presbyterian Hame
Dr Nichols Heads Plainview Chamber of Commerce
Dr FE O Nichols elected president of the Plainview Chamber of Commerce at a meeting held February 1. J M Adams named first vice president, John McGarr second vice president, Z L Wright treasurer. Retiring president C S Williams to be replaced on the board. Nichols is a surgeon at Plainview Sanitarium. Adams owns Plainview News. McGarr is a farmer. Wright is cashier of Guaranty State Bank.
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Plainview
Tex
O Nichols
City Engineer Reports February Gas Tests
City engineer H. B. Jones releases the February 23 natural gas test results. Low pressure mains show 11 ounces. Test 1 yields 979 BTU per cu ft. Test 2 yields 965 BTU per cu ft. The gas franchise requires 800 BTU or higher with outlet pressure between 4 and 8 ounces.
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H. B. Jones
B.T.U
Tex Rickard Bans Prize Fights in New York During Demo Convention
Tex Rickard says no prize fights will be staged in New York during the Democratic Convention. He believes the competition would be too strong and-electrifying.
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Tex Rickard
New York
Amarillo Local Bits Include Fairs Plans and Health News
Amarillo reports themes from Vega cotton seed orders to a Vega gin upgrade and Texhoma cotton plans. Farmers near Vega and Texhoma push cotton. Panhandle to host fifteen county fairs next summer and fall. Municipal notes include police fines, hospital clinics, and Kiwanis attendance contest start March 8. Local residents share remarks on the new Globe, street marking efforts, and traveling Mayo consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamblin
Vega
White Deer
Carson County
Texhoma
Panhandle
Tea Proposal Sparks Romantic Match Between Jack and Ethel
In a playful exchange, Ethel recalls offering tea to Jack which led to his proposal. Grace questions what was in the tea, hinting at a lighthearted, domestic moment.
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Ethel
Jack
Grace
Personal injury trial opens against Santa Fe Railway
Henry K. Claycomb sues the Santa Fe Railway for 26 000 dollars claiming a brake beam in the engine pit at local shops crushed his spine and chest causing permanent injury. Judge Bishop presides in district court. Charley Lyman burglary case set for hearing Saturday.
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Henry K. Clayconmbb
Santa Fe Railway Company
Bishop
Claycomb
Charley Lyman
Woodmen Meeting Features Homemade Orchestra and Boxing Card
A Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors gathering drew about 200 attendees at the W. O. W. hall. H. B. Martin led a home made instruments orchestra with players including Safron, Brown and the Bursons. Texas Tate and Indian Chief Karen were introduced for a Friday Armory bout, with Duff Stanley and Saylor Brown boxing to a knockdown apiece. Chief Wow Wow wrestled Robbie Green under Karen's refereeing. Miss Ellis' orchestra played for dancing after refreshments.
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Modern Woodmen of America
W. O. W. Hall
H. B. Martin
Messrs
Earl
Donald Burson
Peter Saffron
Earl Burson
Saylor Brown
Texas Tate
Karen
Oklahoma City
Armory
Duff Stanley
Chief Wow Wow
Robbie Green
Miss Ellis
Miners' Bodies Recovered After Illinois Mine Blast
Bodies of two men killed in a dust explosion near Springfield were recovered by a mine rescue crew. The workers were the sole occupants at the time of the blast caused, it is believed, by a faulty shot igniting dust laden air.
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Springfield
Ill
Here
The Building Tendency Conscientious Carpenter
A New York Sun and Globe item reports a builder and crew debating haste on a house. The carpenter warns the structure won’t endure if rushed, while the boss says the aim is to see it finished, not to last.
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New York Sun and Globe
Rooms for Rent and Sales Listings Across City
Classified snippet shows multiple rental offers such as furnished rooms at 1802 Lincoln and 410 amie, unfurnished three room duplex at 1017 W 6th, and a Southeast room at 906 Jackson with meals available. Also sales include a bed, springs, sewing machine, dresser, typing machine, two ice boxes, and two rugs.
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Fillmore
Amie
Tyler St
J. Renean
N. Buchanan
Jackson
Singer
Harrison
Tyler
Bath
Trading Man offers cash for used furniture in Griggs
We pay high cash prices for second hand furniture and have one of the Panhandle's largest stocks. Trade in old for new furniture with options for cash or credit. Visit 508 Taylor St or call 697 to discuss terms.
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Panhandle
Taylor St Griggs
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Texas Bricklayers’ Association
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Earl A. Rapp
James A. Bush
Bush
J. W. Story, Jr
Chicago
Butler Ranch
New Home
Lynn County
J. H. Rasco
Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Rasco
Tennessee
Smith M. Pipkin
Pampa
E. H. Pipkin
van Buren Street
E. F. Rittenberry
Blackburn
Alex M. Mood
Polk
Alemite Service
8Th and Polk
DR. Watkins
Amarillo, Texas
DR. Nichols
Plainview Commerce Body
Fred A. Shirk
Buchanan
White Line
White Line Taxi
San Jacinto Or
Glenwood
Roy Isom
Mgr
Coolidge
Vack Demprexy
Whele House
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
President Coolidge
White House
C. Bascom Slemp
Mr. Coolidge
Dempsey
Lubbock
T. S. Barnes
East Eighth Street
A. L. Nichols
Polk Street
W. M. Adams
Ida M. McMurty
Clarendon
Fletcher Lefforge
Lefforage
H. E. Smith
Albuquerque
Smith
The
Harry Phillips
J. H. Milligan
Taylor
Wm. Ozier
J. N. Beasley
Cuero
Auto
West Indies
May Peterson
New Globe
Deandi Building
Liberty Shoe Shop
Amarillo Music Co
Polk St
C. W. Wray
Ss. O. S
Oliver
Oliver Drug Co
Fifth and
Taylor Sts
Lincoln
J.B. Gray
East 4Th St
Deason Tire Service
Goodyear Tires
U. S
D. B. Waters
Prop
Globe
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