Nancy Hanks Wrecks On Rock Island Line
A serious wreck on the Rock Island occurred last Sunday night near Bridgeport after a rail broke. Two coaches derailed, the rear coach overturned with a firefighter on cross ties, and several passengers were badly shaken with some seriously injured. Mr and Mrs A A Dicks and a baby, moving from Hunt county, were injured. Judge Stark of Jacksboro was severely hurt and removed from the car at Jacksboro. The train continued to the city arriving around 2 AM.
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Rock Island
Bridgeport
A. A. Dickens
Little Baby
Hunt County
Judge Stark
Jacksboro
U C V Reception by Fitzhugh Lee Chapter
The Fitzhugh Lee Chapter hosted a U C V reception at Mr and Mrs J E Simpson's home to honor General R E Lee's birthday and entertain remaining veterans. About 150 invitations were sent. many veterans and daughters attended and praised the event as a success. Several faces were missed from last year as veterans age, prompting calls to hold more meetings to honor them.
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Fitzhugh Lee
J. E. Simpson
R. E. Lee
F. Herron
J. E. Alcorn
H. Evans
W. M. Matthews
G. W. Carlton
A. A. Timmons
Henry Campbell
F. C. Kramer
G. C. Boyle
A. O. Norris
T. J. Lamons
F. H., Stafford
J. W. Still J
L. Williams
J. L. Wooten
W. A. Stewart
J. W. Craves
R. C. McPhail
Late Print Run Delayed By Press Breakdown At Olney
Our press failed early Monday while preparing posters for Jno. E. Morrison Co big sale at Olney. Repairs by a blacksmith left bolts misaligned causing a second break on Wednesday night. We ship slow and ask readers patience, aim to correct and return to normal by next week.
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Jno. E. Morrison Co
Olney
New York
Largest safe delivered for Beckham National Bank vault
A new improved manganese screw door burglar proof safe, claimed to be the largest in West Texas, was received and placed in Beckham National Bank vault this week. It features a time-lock with three clock works so arranged that it cannot be opened until the set time.
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West Texas
Beckham National Bank
Pay Your Road Tax Exemption Offer Before Feb First
County treasurer announces that taxpayers may pay three dollars for road work and be exempt from road duty for the year if paid before February 1. This notice urges timely payment to secure exemption.
Sad death of three year old child in Oak Grove Cemetery
Noble, the three year old son of Mrs. W. M. Howard, died yesterday morning and will be buried at ten o'clock today in Oak Grove Cemetery. The widow mourns a second loss within twelve months. Weather prophets predict a change before Saturday, but attention is drawn to the Pott Tax.
Finis gin and cotton burned in Tuesday night fire
Finis gin and four bales of cotton were burned last Tuesday night near midnight. The gin had not operated for two weeks and no prior fire had occurred since it shut down, so the cause is believed to be arson. Police are investigating and an arrest is expected soon. The loss was fully insured.
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Finis
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N Nature
Hamilton-Brown
Graham
Highland School
Lady Shhoe
Mabry, Short & CO
Vici Kid
Nancy Hanks
Finis Gin Burns
W.C. Burns
Ww. c. Burns
Northwest Corner
Texas
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