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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1919

Page

3

Weeds Being Cut On Street By Federated Clubs

The Federated Clubs are systematizing weed cutting. A single mower operates at one hour rate. By next week several mowers will be used. They will tackle Witharger street then Pease and Pexas street. Tenants are responsible for weed removal at their residences. Mrs. W H Huggins notes increased calls and offers to perform the work. Parking areas left by the city must be kept clean by individuals for health and civic pride.

W. H. Huggins Pexas Street Venter

Britton Buys Interest, Joins Vernon Abstract Firm

Britton, formerly of Quitman, left last week to move his family to Vernon and become manager at Vernon Abstract Company. The Wood County Democrat lauds the Britton family as esteemed neighbors, noting Mrs. Britton as a healing presence and Ardrow Phittom as a top state abstractor and capable lawyer. The article mentions Judge J. O. Rouse and Rev. W. P. Rouse, with ties to Wood County, and reports the Brittons plan to attend Vernon’s church services.

Britton Quitman Vernon Abstract Company Wood County Democrat Quillman

Protracted meeting planned as revival opens in Wildcat

Wildcat News reports Rev R Tooley preached Sunday night due to Presid ing Elder M Phelan missing the appointment. The second revival night in September was set to begin the protracted meeting. Mrs Noel Brooks left for Dublin to visit her mother and relatives in Fort Worth. Miss Anne Numi relapsed from typhoid fever after brief improvement. Ed Betts and brother Tom Betts visiting Mrs Betts parents Roark. Waggoner ranch work noted. M Patton rents N B Calhoun farm for another year. Second-hand furniture ads conclude.

Wildcat R. Tooley M. Phelan Noel Brooks Dublin J. H. Lowry Fort Worth Ed Betts Tom Betts

Friends of George Zachery See He Is Somewhat Better

Friends report George Zachery is somewhat improved after several weeks of serious illness at his West Texas street home.

George Zachery West Texas Street

Rich Tone tonic promises renewed energy and sleep

A vintage advertisement touts Rich Tone as a free trial remedy with a money back guarantee. It claims to restore appetite, calm nerves, improve sleep, and increase energy, with testimonials of recovery from illness and fatigue after using the tonic.

Doans News Highlights Local Visitors and Social News

Doans notices list numerous social visits and family gatherings from Electra Vernon and surrounding towns. Entries mention Walter Matheny staying with Mrs. P.B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Austin and Harvie Johnson visiting CL Pod, Lovey Wilson with Mary Lawrence, and Kendall Polk leaving for Kansas City after a month with Mrs. Macy. Local events include birthdays, parties, and weekend trips, with scattered notes on mail delivery changes and real estate odds and ends.

Aubrey Lockert Leaves for Tyler College

Aubrey Lockert departed Wednesday night for Tyler to attend the Byler Commercial College.

Aubrey. Lockert Tyler

Jay Carney Returns From Texas Trip

Jay Carney came back Thursday after a weeklong stay in Austin and Temple Texas. J R Janes real estate office sits on North Main street in Ferguson building 42 tf.

Jay Carney Austin Temple J. R. Jane’s Real Estate North Main Street Fergeson H Building

Visiting In Mississippi Man Seeks Waxahachie Call

WooP Williams of Hattiesbury Mississippi visited in the home of his friend South Phillips Mrs Ella Jones tells Thursday for Waxahachie in answer to a call to the bedside of her mother who is quite ill.

Woop Williams Hattiesbury Miss So. Phillips Ella Jones

Local Births and Travel Notes Mentioned in Briefes

A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Z H W Childress. August J R SS. McCourke made a business trip to Burkharnnett yesterday. H A Conner of Conroe Texas is visiting his relative ALT McCelvey Dr M Varrish and son Rey plan to leave Sunday for Colorado and Utah for a several week convention.

Claud Briscoe G. C. Briscoe Vernon Claude Mrs. Z. HW. Childress August J R. SS H. A. Conner Conroe, Texas Finele Alt McCelvey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Feder Ger Street Pease Lucius Hart North Quitman Mrs. Britton Tie Bir Britton Lad J. O. Rouse W. P. Rouse Wood County Baptist Church of Presbyterian Church Gaines B. Hall J. J. ‘Pull Olie Wood Waco Wildcat News Jim Ewing Clinton George Anne Numi George Chadwick Hildebrand Ro Ve ‘Lootey Oscar Austin Doth Ruth Mildred Brown Brown M. Patton N. B. Calhoun Farm John Mr. Patton Antee T. M. Fergeson Cash Grocery Doans News Doans August M Walter Matheny Electra PB. TE Smith B.C. Austin Ploydada Harvie Johnson Odell CL Pod Lovey Wilson Miss Mary Lawrence Kendall Polk Kansas City R T. Macy R.A. Knowles Ack Burkburnett R.A. Allon Bon. Rountree Farge Babe. Wyman Quad Praandie Association Rebekah Lodge Mr. McDougal Lauran Owen Tes Hemne Denny Rogers Guy Frank Wilson Tatlie Warner J.C. Wilson Herschel Thompson Jett Maudray Toy Chine Fargo McCales Awell Crow Deiling Commercial College Texas Garage Sri Old Postoffice Bldg People’s Cash and Carry Grocery West Texas Waggoner Colony W. A. Lane Eugene Keltz W. A. Atchison J. C. Smith D. Greene Ceneral Auto Supply CO
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