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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1922
Page
2
A shooting occurred at the Harrell home in Claude when Dean, son-in-law of B. A. Harrell, was shot in the legs by a shotgun around 9 am Thursday. Harrell is being held by officers in connection with the incident as investigations continue.
Actual construction on the Dallas Terrrell Interurban began this morning with the first spike driven at 7 o'clock. Jecknal and Wells hold the contract to lay rails from this city to Mesquite a 20 mile span, with completion set for November 4. The Christian Women’s Board of Missions will meet with Mrs Robinson on West Wilbarger Street Tuesday August 1 at 8:30 in the afternoon led by Mrs Stinley. all members are urged to attend.
The State Fair of Texas in Dallas October 6 to 15 will host a large radio show demonstrating wireless communication. A broadcasting station will be set up for the first time at a similar exhibition, with messages from visitors transmitted to home receivers. Geo W Goodwin named radio department superintendent, promising engaging displays including amateur equipment exhibits that drew over 600 sets at a prior Dallas showcase.
Harry Hopley of Atlantic Iowa will judge shorthorn cattle at the State Fair of Texas October 6 to 18. He accepted the appointment and voiced pleasure at the prospect. Hopley is a renowned breeder and is highly regarded for impartial fairness as a judge.
Four judges will preside at the State Poultry Show this year with special attention to waterfowl, ponsters, and pet stock. Judges include W. Hotlin of Missouri, Cnns Smith of Oklahoma, a.r Johnson of Iowa, and fr. B. Savage of Arkansas. Premiums across departments total 95000.
Construction progresses on the Manufacturers and Automobile Building at the State Fair of Texas. The 185 by 500 foot steel and brick structure will house Texas manufacturers exhibits and a grand automobile show featuring the 4922 Fair. A maple floor allows use for non fair events when not in operation.
Mike Di Carlo bought a Nahant residence after a Lynn butcher shop outing and invited Lynn’s poor to his home for a cheerful gathering. The event drew complaints from Summer colony residents about rowdy behavior. He was arrested and released with magistrate praise. An upper photo showed a procession of Lynn’s poor headed to his house.
Miss Avie Ureever Miss Rosales Ramsey and Randolph Vernon residents were injured when two cars collided on B Wilbarger Street Friday night. One driver drove with lights off causing windshield glass injuries and bruising to all three. Repairs and bridge project funding referenced as Odell and Vernon seek improved regional travel. Also notes Howard Prince illness and a planned trip by W D Berry to Boulder Colorado.
Vernon Shaw was slightly burned on Saturday afternoon at 1 30 at Tarde Dod Street Stenn's tailor shop. Slues and the partner Walter Taht were burned as they attempted to fight a blaze caused by ignited kerosene from a garment. Firemen arrived quickly and extinguished the flames with little damage to fixtures.
Hick Coffer and 40 Hickerwell visited the new bridge over the Red River to inspect progress. Completion is expected this week if delays like missing pilings are resolved. A shipment delay due to a strike might slow parts arrival. a delegation met Vernon officials about road building plans nearby.
Elmo Scott Watson profiles Spotted Tail, a Brule Sioux leader known as Old Spot to whites. From a feared Oregon Trail robber to a peace advocate, his career includes hostaging, resisting relocation, and guiding a 1876 77 surrender, though his rule later turned tyrannical after the 1881 murder of Chief Crow Dog's wife.
Brigadier-General Charles Te, the president’s personal physician and coordinator of the Federal Board of Hospitalization, is accused by Colonel A. A. Sprague, chairman of the American Legion Rehabilitation Committee, of blocking proper care for wounded and shell shocked veterans and delaying hospital plans approved by Congress.
Henrietta August 1 in Vernon records a man named Ollie McDaniel 36 dying after a hammer blow in a dispute over gun possession following shots exchanged between Albert Reeder and McDaniel. Reeder, a North Vernon County farmer, was helping his mother and surrendered after authorities said he grappling with a woman for the gun. The case was set for Hsaminil trial following the incident near Reeder’s hog operation.
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