Ezell Stepp Hanged for Mills Murder in McKinney
Ezell Stepp was hanged at 11 33 AM for the September 2 1921 murder of Hardy Mills near McKinney Texas. The execution lasted eleven minutes forty eight and three fifths seconds with witnesses including Sheriff Blakeman Dallas deputies and local officers. Stepp claimed innocence as he faced the trap door and a religious service was held minutes before.
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McKinney Texas
Ezell Stepp Blakeman
McKinney
Hardy Mills
J. T. Watson
Dallas
P. B. Robason
W. T. Sargeant
Stepps
Ezell Stepp
Here
Fifty-Ninth District
Frank E. Wilcox
Stepp
Jewell E. Abernathy
John D. Reese
Martin Kinkle
A. S. Baskett of
Arlye Stepp
Ezel’ Stepp
Mills
W. J. Baxter
Baxter
Arest
Roffrom T
Sno
Ficer
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
John L. Oldham
Collin County
Sulphur Cream Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Menthoe Sulphur, a pleasant cream, soothes irritated or broken skin. A skin specialist claims itching stops at once and after two to three applications eczema clears, leaving skin smooth. The article notes sulphur’s effectiveness in healing rashes and dry patches.
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Noth
Arrest at Breckenridge Tied to I W W Activity
A man using the name G C Blessin gane was arrested in Breckenridge Texas with I W W papers a commission to initiate members in I W W and a claim of Chicago assignment. Police and state rangers investigate disturbances surrounding a parade through Mexican and Negro districts and threats to residents.
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Breckenridge
Texas
G. C. Blessingane
Chicago
Austin
Hidalgo
Weslaco
Tex
Hughes
Neff
Washington
Adeuate
Charles F. Crawford
R. W. Aldrich
del Rio
Adjutant General’s
Crawford
Aldrich
Cotton Ginning in Bell County Reaches 38691 Bales
Official census report by George Wohlleb shows 38691 bales ginned in Bell County for 1922 before November 1, compared with 27075 before November 1, 1921. Anticipated total crop likely under 40000 bales as gins run part time since November 1, with 95 percent of cotton gathered. The top crop may reach 1000 to 1500 bales. Temple Telegram.
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Bell County
George Wohleb
Census Bureau
Temple Telegram
Christmas Stories in Book by Miss Mollie Moore
Miss Mollie Moore of Cameron issues a Christmas story book containing two famed stories. Published by the Herald, it will be distributed around December and will be illustrated, aimed as a desirable holiday gift for children.
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Mollie Moore
Cameron
the Herald
Oats for Sale From Batt Grain & Fuel Co
Good red seed oats for sale at 80 cents per bushel priced by Batt Grain & Fuel Co. Free of Johnson Grass.
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Batt Grain & Fuel Co
Dry Law Wave in Galveston
Galveston Texas officials move to enforce ordinances closing soft drink stands and dismissing police for neglect of duty as a measure to curb bootlegging. The actions were adopted in the city, with Nov 17 noted as the day of filing.
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Galvestion
Texas
666 Cures Malaria and Fevers Declared Bogus
A dubious remedy touted to cure malaria chills dengue and bilious fever was exposed as a fraudulent claim. Authorities warned the public against purchasing the product and urged consumers to seek proven medical treatment.
No Worms in a Healthy Child Patent Tonic Ad
An old warning promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a health aid for children troubled by worms. The ad claims healthy color and improved digestion, with tonic strength to the whole system and natural expulsion of worms.
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Grove
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Cornell Wall Board
Atic Rooms Automobile Produce
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Wm. P. Carey Company
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