Burton suit settles over 5000 acre oil plot agreement
W G Burton and Co settle with Lloyd Sigler M B Hazletine and others over a 5000 acre tract around Sigler acreage disputed as misrepresentation. Settlement ensures clear title for drilling, with Burton personnel listed including W G Burton Olive Burton Loma Burton and others from Tarrant County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigler Oil Co
Sigler No. 1
Sigler
J. Kk. Dodson, Jr
Lloyd Sigler
Burton Company
W. B. Burton
W. G. Burton
Olive Burton
Loma Burton
D. Lary
J. A. Lary
William Roundtree
J. B. Tripp
A. Cad@el
Tarrant County
Texas
Precinct Conventions Held for Democratic Party Endorsements
Precinct conventions will be held tomorrow with East side meeting at Justice of the Peace T. J. Griffiths office and West side at County Judge FE L. McHugh. Delegates to San Francisco may face pro Wilson guidance and administration endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Court House
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Griffiths
FE. L. McHugh
San Francisco
Everts O Neil claim top Texas broker status in Vernon
Everts O Neil today asserts they have financed more firms than any Texas broker. In Wichita Falls over the last two years they financed 45 companies with only four underperforming two for one. They also note investing over 165000 in ad space last year to promote North Texas oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everts & O'Neil
Vernon
Texas
Wichita Falls
North
Drilling Surges Despite Litigation at Sigler Lease
Reports from sources tied to the company indicate an active drilling push on the Sigler lease. Sigler No 1 is yielding unknown amounts with intervals shortening, while Sigler No 2 has topside depth over 175 feet and may reach 1400 feet if not for ongoing litigation. A ten acre tract near the site sold for 20000 to a seasoned oilman as derrick work begins on Sigler No 4, with about fifteen houses already built for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigler
Tay Belcher
Sigler No. 1
Sigler No. 2
Frank Mischeaux
Mischeaux
Persia
Russia
United States
Sigler Pool
New York Man Invests Here In Vernon Field
New York investor Fred Keesing spent last week in the Vernon field with Radio Oil officials examining the Sigler pool. He reportedly invested heavily here and noted New York chatter about Vernon’s impact on Texas oil production. Keesing praised Wilbarger County as a promising oil field.
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Fred Keesing
New York
Vernon
Sigler
Radio Oil Company
Keesing
Texas
Wilbarger County
Vernon district Methodist conference convenes at Quanah
The Vernon district of the Methodist churches held a conference in Quanah with about seventy five delegates from fifteen of seventeen churches. G. W. Backus N R Tisdal and B O Brown led Vernon. C W Ely and others from Paducah Quanah were also chosen to attend the Northwest Texas conference at Clarendon. Rev G L Gibson licensed to preach and to assist Paducah circuit. $400 raised to support the circuit across King and Cottle counties with twelve church schools. opening sermons by Rev W Bly and others. conference adjourned after sessions through Wednesday with Rev W D Lyon present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Gibson
Paducah
King and Cottle Counties
Vernon Church
W. Bly
J. Hatelin
BE. R. Barcus
Dpd. B. Doak
W. D. Lyon
Northwest Texas
New Mexico
Chillicothe
$36000 Pledged for Local Hospital Drive
A committee reports $36000 pledged for a sanitarium project in town and aims to secure more funds quickly. The plan calls for a stockholders meeting after $240000 is pledged to elect officers and choose a site, with construction hoped to start soon. One fourth of subscriptions was paid at the pledge.
City Advertising Ties to National Agricultural Mission
Wilbarger county eyes national exposure through an agricultural and commercial push. County Agricultural Agent N Z Tisdal seeks business support to fund three members for a Texas A M College excursion, a 20 day, 4 000 mile trip with stops in Kansas City Chicago St Louis New York Milwaukee Washington and southern cities. 400 boys in the county would receive promotional literature and pre trip training to boost local promotion. Cost is 500 per participant, with one ticket already funded by a local organization and 50 additional pledged by a farmer investor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eboh
Wilbarger
Pisdal
Texas
Masons to Tread Lands of Desert
A large delegation of Shriners and novices will depart tonight for Ft Worth to attend the Shriners convention and initiation at Moslah temple. Vernon Commandery No 33 is in session preparing candidates for Ft Worth. The session draws strong interest from Vernon Masons over a popularity contest to name the most popular candidate, with Everett Haney widely supported by friends statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Worth
Shriners
Mosla Temple
Vernon Commandery No. 33
Vernon Mason
Vernon
Everett Haney
Powell Oil to Drill Eight Wells in Two Counties
Powell Oil company has closed contracts to drill eight wells, four on 20 acres in Wilbarger county and four on 20 acres in Wichita county. President W. Powell and secretary J. E. MacDonald said development should be rapid and optimistic. They were in Wichita Falls Wednesday to finalize the drilling contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Oil Company
Wilbarger County
Wichita County
W. ©. Powell
Powell
J. E. MacDonald
Wichita Falls
Takes Two to Federal Jail
Jim Allen United States marshal visited Vernon to transport two bootlegging suspects to the federal jail in Wichita Falls. He escorted them from the county jail after their arrest, carrying a large jug believed to contain fluid extract of lightning based on aroma and effects observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Jim Allen
United States
Vernon
Vision for a Beautiful Vernon City
Jel Morrow of the chamber of commerce urged Federated clubs to promote Vernon as a beautiful city through paved streets good homes well kept lawns and attractive parks and playgrounds. He called for liberal teacher pay domestic science and manual training, wholesome amusements under proper oversight and cautioned against high room rents that push away investors and new residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Jel Morrow
Chamber of Commerce
Federated Clubs
Morrow
Buildig
Panhandle Aero Club offers three airplane ride prizes
The Panhandle Aero Club in Amarillo announces three contest prizes for stories on commercial aviation. First prize a smile ride, second 20 mile ride, third 10 mile ride. Entries must explore specified topics and be submitted to the Amarillo hotel office before Saturday night May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Aero Club
Treadquarters
Big Clit
Amarillo
Panhandle
Amarillo Hotel
Amarilo
Will Begin Work August 1 on Victor Refinery
Work will start August 1 on a 2000-barrel Victor Refinery to be built on a two acre tract east of the Vernon Colton mill in the Bond subdivision. J S fice of Breckenridge, director and Vernon visitor, said the plant will be a complete unit with provisions for future additions. The project aims to erect a $180,000 standard process refinery, with delivery of supplies the only anticipated hurdle, following Victor’s recent Wichita Falls refinery, and plans for new sites in New Castle Mineral Wells Breckenridge and Caddo vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Vernon Colton
Bond
J. S. Fice
Breckenridge
Vernon
Vietor Company
Wichita Falls
New Castle
Mineral Wells
Caddo
CIPY To Collect Water and Sewer Rent in Advance
Water and sewer rents will be collected in advance this month. Some customers may receive statements for two months. The plan will be strictly followed, per Campbell Hagen who oversees city collections, due to constant moving which hampers end of month accuracy.
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CIPY
Caapbel Hagen
Annual Picnic Highlighted at Wil Active Doans Event
The 36th May picnic for Wilarm en county will be at the pienie grounds, Watts picture 16 miles north of Vernon near Jhnins, on Saturday, May 1. Originated from a sardine box, the event became an institution. first Saturday in May fixed annually. Election year candidates typically open campaigns with a speech to attendees, a custom expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil ‘Armen County
Watts
Vernon
Jhnins
Condon Named Attache to American Legation in China
R E Condon formerly of Vernon and Kansas City Mo has been appointed an attache of the American Legation in China and will likely be there several months. His mother Mrs Frances Condon in Vernon says he was delayed at San Francisco and expected to sail on the steamship Bankin on April 20. Mrs H B Cawood left for Memphis Tenn to visit her son after spending time with Mr and Mrs R D L Killough in Danville TH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Condon
Vernon
Kansas City
China
Frances Condon
H. B. Cawood
Memphis
Tenn
Danville, TH
R. D. L. Killough
Bridges and Berry Visit Over Weekend in Childress
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bridges hosted visitors in Childress Sunday. Mrs. Kr. R. Berry of Dallas traveled to visit Mrs. Bridges.
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T. J. Bridgea
Childress
Mrs. Kr. R. Berry
Dallas
Mrs
T. J. Bridges
Vernon oil fueled boom drives five million bank deposits
Vernon thrives as deposits in local banks rise to five million in 38 days amid oil land deals and new construction. W. G. Barton leads large lease sales totaling around 1.5 million, with others selling hundreds of thousands in Vernon, St. Louis, and Chicago. The chamber notes 150 homes under construction as commerce expands and speculation buzzes about new banks and hotels.
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Harry A. Peankel
J. J. Rubenstein
Vernon
St. Louis
Chicago
Sigler Ofl Company
Screnge
Sigler 1
Alton
Tlinois
Iuigie
Chamber of Commerce
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Dodson
W. G
Sigler Acreage
Burton
Sigler Lease
Lloyd George
Constitutional
Right—Lloyd George, Miss Lltoyd George Anfd
Grrittyn Lieyd George
Quanah
Clarendon
Methodist
West Texas
G. W. Backus, N. R. Tisdal and
O. Brown
T. Db. Knight
C. W. Ely
A. J. Parker
J. H. McDonald
N. Z
Fort Worth
Jed Morrow
Panhandle Aero Cluk
Big Victor
Doans
R. E. Condon
Vernon Boy
Chen
Sigher
Hank
Prisasters
W. G Barton
N. J. Tistal
Cortain
Jack
Ofl Ae
Vernonites
America
France
England
Roomera
Civic Club
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