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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1920

Page

9

Two Hurt In Crash Of Car With Truck

Frank Fletcher and Melba Rath Dickens were injured when a car collided with a truck left crossways on the road West of town at 8:30 Friday while en route to a high school juniors’ chennie roast at James Crossing on Pease River. They were taken to Vernon for treatment but injuries were not life threatening. The picnic party included a truck and two touring cars. after a lull in the dusk a road contest contributed to the collision.

Frank Fletcher F.C. Fletcher Melba Rath Dickens Mell Pickens Young Fletcher

Moved flock to new farm and sale postings

CHAS BERRY moves his flock seven miles west of town and lists egg prices 3.00 per setting for R I Red eggs and 2.50 for White Leghorn. Also invites visits and phone contact 500. J E Lutz advertises oil leases totaling thousands of acres in Wichita Wilbarger Hamilton and Vernon counties with multiple parcels and near Guyer Trisler well. Also notes Tolbert arrival of a baby girl at the Morris home in Vernon region and a Rowland resident Frank Lambert visiting Vernon.

R. I Chas. Berry Wichita Wilbarger Guyer-Trisler Hamilton Vernon J. E. Lutz

Insurance ads urge strong coverage after fire warnings

A compact ad urges readers to secure insurance with leading companies after fire warnings. It promotes coverage and directs to 409 E. L. Witty Hotel Vernon Building for contact.

Organize 50 000 Dollar Oil Contracting Company

Peck and Hickerwell Incorporated forms a new 50000 dollar oil contracting firm with offices in the suite once used by Hanover Company of Texas. Officers include A P Peck president C Hickerwell vice president and CLM Murray secretary and treasurer. Murray formerly served as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Joe W Huntley moved from Knox county to Wilbarger and will join the 1920 crew on the Job McCrary place southwest of Vernon. Miss Frances Bledsoe and her brother Walter of Dallas visit relatives Mr and Mrs T N Castlebury West Paradise Street.

Peck & Hickerwell, Incorporated Hanover Company of Texas A. P. Peck C. Hickerwell Clm Murray Murray Chamber of Commerce Joe W. Huntley Knox County Wilbarger Will McCrary Place Vernon Frances Bledsoe Walter Dallas Mrs. T. N. Castlebury West Paradise Street

Howard Reger Returns From Government Service

Dr Howard Reger announces his return from government service and lists Office PB and W Drug Co with phone 21. Residence 358 Adv 25 21p.

Howard Reger PB. & W. Drug Co

Heavier rails laid on Risco track upgrade

A gang of about fifty workmen has been installing heavier rails on the Frises track between the river bridge and Vernon as part of Vegnon’s expansion to handle anticipated business. Agent L. L. Herald stated readiness for further facilities including a new passenger station and freight depot if warranted.

River Bridge Vernon Vegnon L. L. Herald

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