Auto crash near Alvord claims life of 16 year old Blevins
Joe Blevins from Keller was driving when his car overturned near Alvord. Lewis Blevins, 16, was killed and several others injured including Vergie believed to be seriously hurt. Family members listed include Mrs Minnie Blevins and children Clyde 14 Vergie 12 Ruby 8. Hugh Cobb reported loss of control as they approached a bridge railing.
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Alvord
Lewis Blevins
J. F. Blevins
Minnie Blevins
Clyde
Vergie
Ruby
Mr. Blevins
Keller
Fort Worth
Hugh Cobb
Blevins
Parrish and Spencer Explain Cancellation of Primary
Lucian W. Parrish and Chas F. Spencer announce that the cancellation of their agreement on counting the first primary is mutual. They deny breaches of the agreement and urge supporters not to use the incident for political capital.
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Parrish
Spencer
Congress
Lucian W. Parrish
Chas
N P Whiteside Seeks Support For Wilbarger Tax Collector
In a heartfelt message, N P Whiteside thanks voters and supporters and asks for continued influence in the second primary on August 44. He pledges to aid constituents in learning his footing and convictions and seeks the conscientious support to become tax collector for Wilbarger County.
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Indies
Lieutenant Thornton Lomas Leaves After Visit
Lieutenant Thornton Lomas departed after a short stay with his uncle Dr J B Dodson and is now stationed at Little Rock Arkansas.
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Thornton Lomas
J.B. Dodson
Lomax
Little Rock
Ark
Citation by Publication in Wilbarger County Texas
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to James Seaman Carrie Scanlin and Rob Montgomery in Vernon for a district court case Nov 26 1916 city street improvements on Main Street with pro rata costs assessed against owners. Defendants own Lots 7 and 8 in Block 2 North Addition Vernon. suit seeks debt, interest, attorney fees, costs and foreclosure of the lien. Judgment and sale to satisfy the debt are sought.
Call for 4000 men to entrain to Camp Travis
Exemption Board orders 4000 men to entrain for Camp Travis during the five day period starting August 26, targeting all Class 1 white men in Vernon County who are qualified for general military service. Plans for registering men ages 18 to 45 are being prepared, with action likely in early September.
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Camp Travis
Vernon
Congress
Vernon ladies invited to Home Care of the Sick course
Mrs Jesse Dale invites Vernon women to the M E Church at 9 Gelock Monday to hear a full explanation of Home Care of the Sick. The complete course costs $2.00 and follows Vernon physicians directions to teach local people to care for their sick when nurses are scarce.
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Jesse Dale
Vernon
M.el Church
Gelock
Carney
The Every Thing Store Fire Sale Advertisement
The advertisement proclaims a strong call to shop at the Every Thing Store offering furniture rugs stoves and household goods with large stocks and lower prices. It urges readers to visit before they buy elsewhere, highlighting a broad assortment and discounted rates.
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Rvery
Every Thing
Johnson Thanks Voters In Precinct 1 Constable Election
M. J. Johnson expresses gratitude to supporters after winning the precinct 1 constable race. He vows to serve with honesty, calling it the highest form of thanks and urging continued trust from voters.
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M. J. Johnson
Hugh Cobb Returns From Avord Visit Near Vernon
Hugh Cobb living southwest of Vernon arrived Wednesday from Avord where he had been visiting.
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Hugh Cobb
Vernon
Avord
Vernon suit seeks title to South half of block 78 Vernon
W. M. Sewell sues Norine Mannen and Percy L. Mannen in Wilbarger County District Court to recover title and possession of the south half of block 78 in the South Addition to Vernon. The petition alleges unlawful entry July 1, 1918, and adverse possession since 1913 with deeds tracing ownership via Wooten and Howard estates. Citation requires weekly publications for four weeks before September 1918 return day.
Five Streit Boys With Uncle Sam
Mrs Rosa Streit of Wilbarger county has five sons serving in the U S armed forces. Fred at Camp Logan Oscar John and Albert at Camp Travis Carl in France. A younger son under draft age would join if the war continues and draft age lowers. Also notes local church meetings and Pendleton drug ad.
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Rosa Streit
Wilbarger County
Pred Streit
Vernon
Citation by Publication in Wilbarger County Texas
The State of Texas Wilbarger County requires publication of a citation against Mrs I B Robinson widow to appear at the next District Court term in Vernon on September 1 1918 (or 2 1919) to answer a petition in case No 2000 brought by The General Construction Company. The City of Vernon adopted street improvements on Main Street funded by assessments on abutting property including Lot 5 in Block 3 North Addition owned by Robinson. A certificate for the assessment was issued July 24 19 and the owner owes the amount plus interest, attorney fees and costs. The plaintiff prays for foreclosure of the lien and sale of the property to satisfy the judgment.
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Trnas
Wil Harger County
Simmon James Seaman
Carrie Scanlin
Ro O W. Montgomery
District Court of
Witharger Coit
Ver Hoe
Texas
A. D. Wis
A. D
A.D
Sid Court
General Construction Company, & Corporation
James Scanlon
Currie Scanlon
Rob
Montgomery
Vernon
State of Texas
North Addition
Wilbarger County
C. A. Richie
Mieed
D.aie
C. Ichie
Cosetait Court
Witarges County
Tenas
I. (. Robinson
Wilharger County
Gener Constriction Company
Phaintiff
Mes. LC. Robinson
Witow
Actien
North
Witbarger County
Wilburger County
Wiy Hall
A. Richie
Tastriet Court
Witharger County
Pri
Ady
Pendleton & Son’s Drug Store Ady Candy Sale
Pendleton & Son's Drug Store in Ady advertised fresh candy and 3000 Samuel T. Davis cigars. Various locals visited Vernon yesterday and Austin for travel, with families returning from Memphis and Mineral Wells. A note mentions oil property transactions and residents in Barkburhetr, Waggoner Colony, and the Plains.
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Samuel T. Davis
Pendleton & Son
Dern
Ady
W. FP
Bureh
Water
Waggoner Colony
Barkburhetr
Transaetine
Pendleton Drug Store Sees New Goods and Moves
Carbon at Pendleton's Dry Store reports Adv Miss Helen and Birdie Hintt returning from Quanah Miss Merle Lloyd visiting Dalhis. School supplies now available at Pendleton Son's Drug Store. Brave Gibson of Crowell takes a position at Farmers State Bank and will relocate his family here soon. J H Connell of Sweetwater and son in law O B Parmer visit J W Connell southwest of Vernon. Buy fruit jars while available at Pendleton Son's. Busy Seal sold there. Clyde Adkisson applied to join the Marines, forwarded by local postmaster J W Townsend.
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Brave Gibson of
Crowell
Farmers State Bank
J. H. Connell
Sweetwater
O. Bo Parmer
J. W. Connell
Vernon
Pendleton & Son
Clyde Adkisson
Marines
J. W. Townsend
Camp Travis Return Note in San Antonio Report
John Law returned yesterday to Camp Travis in San Antonio. He was set at home due to a serious illness affecting his wife. Mrs. Ladd is reported much better and changes in her condition are noted by friends.
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John Law
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Mrs Gillis Returns From Burkburnett Visit Market Tour
Mrs BE Gillis returned Monday from a visit at Burkburnett then went to Dallas for market. She plans to proceed to St Louis before returning home, ending a brief business and social trip with further travel.
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BE. M. Gillis
Burkburnett
Wo AL Oshon
J. C. Mourray
Dallas
St. Louis
Company official returns from Burkbarnett business trip
Co. T. Smith came back Wednesday after a business trip to Burkbarnett.
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Co. T. Smith
Burkbarnett
Roscoe Wiseman Enlists in the Army in Port Worth
Roscoe Wiseman traveled to Port Worth today to enlist in the army, marking a personal move toward military service with local implications.
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Roscoe Wiseman
Port Worth
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Joe Blevins
N. P. Whiteside
Lip Adv
Johnson
Wilhapper
Orine Mannen
Percy L. Mannen
Solbe
46Th
46Th Judicial District
W. M Sewell
Norine Mannen
Billingsly
Wie
Mary Billingsly
W. H. Wooten
Howard
Lexas
Lucy M. Wooten
W.l. Wooten
Annie Howard
W. S. Howard
G. S. Hoeward
Wold
C. A. Richle
Werger County
District Court
Streit
Uncle Sam
Pendleton's
OLE
W. J. Darnall
Lockett Baptist Church
W. T. Rouse
the Vernon Baptist Church
Victor
Ahere
R. OB. Gibson of
Fred Yates
Austin
Husteand
School of
Automobile Mechanics
Camp Mab
W. A. Blanton
Susie
Memphis
Woo. Heempton
R.A. Kelly
Cleburne
Mr. Kelly
Ro O S. Ketly
Tl. K. Greever
Miss Annie
Kelton
Alfred Burter
Pendleton’s Dry Store
Helen
Birdie Hintt
Quanah
Merle Lloyd
Dalhis
Sullivan Place
People’s
Eggleston & Evans
Square Vernon
R. B. Sherrill
Youngblood
T. J. Youngblood
Soul Kiss
Merce Bros. Dreg Co., Se. Louis
Chiropractor
MR. and
Mrs. Battendorf
D. C
McArthur
MR. Husband
Empire Laundry
General Insurance
Frank E. Murchison
Herring Bank Bldg
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