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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1924

Page

5

Plans for Frisco extension sent for approval

Plans for two Frisco Railroad spur tracks were sent to civil engineers for approval. Each track will be about 1000 feet long with an estimated cost of 4000 dollars. Local agent C F Staten expects extensions to be completed by mid next month and anticipates double passenger and freight service into Vernon before year end due to a bumper cotton season.

Frisco Farmers Co-operative Gin C. F. Staten Frisco Railroad Staten Wilbarger Vernon Tie

Man Arrested in Vernon for Car Theft and Bond Furnished

William Mudd alias Roy Parmlee was granted a $1,000 bond in Vernon Justice Court after being arrested by Sheriff Frank Edmonson for stealing a touring car owned by Roy Snyder. The car, taken Saturday night from in front of the Vernon hotel, was recovered Sunday in Talihina with Mudd in possession. Edmonson recalled the suspect and vehicle to Vernon, aided by a $25 reward from Snyder.

Justice Court William FE. Mudd Roy Parmlee Frank Edmonson Tulsa Roy Snyder Mudd Vernuon Vernon Talia Edmonson Snyder

Mrs Norwood Hosts Forty Two Whist Club Gathering

Mrs. H W Norwood hosted Wednesday afternoon for the Forty Two club and guests at her West Paradise street home. Autumn motifs of wild sunflowers adorned the room as guests enjoyed spirited Forty-Two games and an ice course. Additional attendees included Mesdames Brunson, Brown, Keltz, Youngblood, Shive, Lewi, Huggins, Lofland, Stinson, Kinard, King, Castlebury, Lundy, Corniland, Byrd, Sherran, Dee Norwood, Earle Norwood, Lora Long, and Susie Scott.

H. W. Norwood Dee Norwood Earle Norwood ST. S. Sewell West Paradise Street Mesdames O. A. Brunson John Brown Hugene Keltz T. J. Youngblood R. J. Shive Lewi W. H. Huggins W. F. Lofland Stinson Knox Kinard C. V. King A. Castlebury Lundy Cornililand M. K. Byrd

Recovery News From Temple for Mrs Coffee

Cheering news reports Mrs R H Coffee recovering at Temple after an operation two weeks ago. She feels well enough to come home and Mr Coffee, who has been with her, returned home Tuesday.

R. H. Coffee Temple Mr. Coffee

Methodist revival continues at Hinds with cross-denominational attendance

The Hinds Methodist revival extends through next Sunday with attendees from other denominations. Reyee H Sharp of Mississippi, son of J and Mrs G P Sharp of Hinds, is leading the revival, drawing good interest and visitors from nearby communities. Rev Mr Sharp is to preach at Fargo Methodist church on Sunday August 24. Maurice Conkle and Lloyd Severn of Oklahoma City, who have been visiting Colorado Springs, stop to visit Ted Farrell, cousin of Conkle, on their return.

Hinds Reyee H. Sharp Mississippi G. P. Sharp Mr. Sharp Fargo Maurice Conkle Lloyd Severn Oklahoma City Colorado Springs Ted Farrell Mr. Conkle

Post City Visitors Here With Local Names Mentioned

Mrs R Jarott and Miss Edna Young of Post City visit this week. Miss Jarott helping her sister Ada Pierce. Mrs G W Boss, recently hospitalized after an operation, left yesterday for home.

Post City R. Jarott Edna Young Jarott Ada Pierce

Famous Doctor Sees Eta of Sickness

Dr David C Bruce chairman of the Lister Institute outlines the aim to eradicate flissase from civilized countries at the British Association address. He cites success in controlling parasitic diseases in the British Army during WWI and predicts the end of sickness is near if science advances and public follows guidance.

British Association For the Advancement of Science David C. Bruce Lister Institute of Preventative Medicine

Real estate transfers list Vernon properties and heirs

I C Dooley administrator lists transfers including Lot 8 and Lot 4 in Block 58 Original Town of Vernon. Several deeds name KE Harris, Victor Silber, ITT Ry Co Survey, J S Armstrong, J E Lutz, T S Lamar, J E Wills, W Rogers, C S Rutledge, and others. Properties span sections, blocks and subdivisions in Vernon including Nabers Stephens, West Vernon Heights, and Wagoner Colony lands, with multiple undivided interests and partial lots.

Victor A. Silber Helen KE W. M. Juddet Ux Lillie Tall See J. S. Armstrong J. E. Lutzefux D. D. Thompson S. W T. S. Lamar William T. Cook Robinson Vernon C. E. Young A. HW. Murchison Pigg Rutledge E. B. Owen Shire Ss. T. Tuttle Catherine Tuttle Steve Cook L. P. Bonner Nabers & Stephens Bonner C. Cook Jessie Coffee Mason Richard Coffee S. EK Tessie Coffee Mason N. W Geo. S. Wright Panhandle Townsite Company

Property transfers in Section 14 Block 14 H and T Ry Co survey

Series of land deeds list transfers among Thelma Wells and G M Holt W Barker Yarbrough and others. Descriptions reference N E 1-4 N W 1-4 and other fractional acres within Section 70 Block 14 and Section 83 Block 14 H and T Ry Co survey. Parcels include 20 to 90 acres and multiple lot and subdivision names such as Robert E Lee Subdivision.

Thelma RR. Wells G. M. Holt N. W J. F. Barker W. B. Yarbrough N. E W. TL. Stephens J. ©. Ellis N. Ee J.C. Ellis F. Knox We& T. C. Ry. Co

Prospectors visit Mississippi neighbors in Hinds and Scott counties

W. Fe Marlow and B. Hamilton of Scott County Mississippi are prospecting and visiting G. P. Sharp and family of the Hinds community during their stay.

W. FE. Marlow B. Hamilton Scott County Mississippi G. P. Sharp and Hinds

Oklahoma City Visitor Delights Local Relatives

Miss Mary Gilbert of Oklahoma City visits her aunt and Mrs. J BR Smith along with other relatives in town this week.

Mary Gilbert Oklahoma City J. BR. Smith

Gillilands Visit Peeey Family in Wildcat Community

Mr and Mrs J B Gilliland of Seminole Oklahoma visit Mrs Gilliland s parents Mr and Mrs H M Peeey of the Wildcat community this week.

J. B. Gilliland Seminole Oklaste

City to purchase another 300 hp oil engine

City Commission authorized a bid call for September 9 to buy or lease a 300 horsepower oil engine for the light and water plants. A West Texas street residents committee discussed extending pavement four blocks from Tolar Street east. No decision reached, but extension likely later.

City Commission Harry Mason West Texas West Texas Street

Engine and Boiler Yet to Arrive for Co-Operative Gin

Machinery for the Farmers Cooperative gin is mostly installed with six tosaw gin stands in place and seed corner set. The boiler and engine room remain unfinished, to be surrounded by the building once installed, enabling rapid completion for operation by early September as the cotton crop matures.

Farmers Co-Operative

Odell Woman Dies Returning From Arkansas Visit

Mrs. J. W. Towry of Odell died of paralysis Wednesday morning in Wilson, Obla., as her family returned home by automobile from a visit with relatives in Arkansas. The body arrived home last night and funeral services were held at 10 o'clock this morning by Elder A. B. Hughes of the Primitive Baptist Church, with interment in Pleasant Valley cemetery. She is survived by her husband and three children.

J. W. Towry Odell Wilson Obla Arkansas Hell A. B. Hughes The Primitive Baptist Church Pleasant Valley Cemetery

For Sale Filling Station With Confectionery and Living Quarters

For sale a filling station with two pumps on one and one third acres four miles out on Town Mark road from Wichita Falls. Doing good business. Contact J T Robinson Route 1 Wichita Falls.

Wichita Falls J.T. Robinson Wichita Parts Bate

Local Slugger Clashes with Galveston Rival in Wichita Falls

Earl Key known as Clon Key from locally watched fight at Wichita Theater faced Red vawhs of Galveston in a six round bout. Key led early delivering heavy blows and drew cheers from supporters before Lewis earned a third round decision after landing several telling blows. Key absorbed punishment yet remained competitive as the gong ended the bout.

Red Vawhs Galveston Earl Clon) Key Wichita Key Delver Lewis

Boy Scouts Sell Tickets for Minstrel at Allingham Park

The Boy Scouts will sell tickets for a Minstrel show to be held August 21 and 22 at Allingham Park. Tickets will be on sale Monday.

Boy Scouts Allingham Park

Local social and business notices from area residents

W W Snodgrass and W T Tof land hold the regular August teachers examination at the High school today. Mr and Mrs HW W Maas and son left Tuesday for a visit in San Saba. J Q O Quattlebauw of Clarendon was here on business Wednesday. Miss Aura Lee Tucker is visiting in Sweetwater. W M Thompson was in Mountain Park Okla on business Wednesday and yesterday. Mr and Mrs J Culbertson of Sinmlin were guests last week of their son M C Culbertson. Miss Mary McHugh, ill with typhoid fever, is improving. Mrs Elizabeth Trunley of Decatur is a guest of her grandmother Mrs M A Dixon. Homer Naylor has accepted a position with Hampton Metal & Plumbing Co as bookkeeper. Mrs Emory Rhoads and children and Misses Erma Rhoads and Regina Greene left yesterday for Las Vegas New Mexico. Mrs H F McKibbin and daughter Nelle left Wednesday for Denver and other Colorado points to spend the remainder of the summer. Alfred Landwith of Olney has accepted a position with the local FL We Woolworth store and moved here. Mr and Mrs J J Pendleton had as guests this week Mrs P M Baker of Van Alstyne and Mrs J N Marley and daughter Irene of McKinney. Mrs Joe Huntley, who underwent a serious operation, left yesterday for home in Suan. Record Classified Ads Bring results

Swastika Club To Meet Hostess Mrs Bradford Hancock

Mrs Bradford Hancock will host the Swastika Forty-two club meeting Tuesday afternoon. Fred Burk and Hubert Sewell were in Chillicothe on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J C Hysinger and Mr and Mrs Alvin Hysinger of Marenret were business visitors here Tuesday. W M Hampton W King and Truel Cooper left Monday for two weeks outing in New Mexico and Colorado. Yom Stumerour and family returned from an extended automobile trip including the South plains and parts of New Mexico.

Bradford Hancock J. C. Hysinger Alvin’ Hysinger Marenret W. M. Hampton W. King Truel Cooper New Mexico Colorado

Doctor J N Peterson Moves Office to Texas Street

Dr. J N Peterson relocates from W N Martin & Company feed store to Pergusen and Thomas feed store on Texas Street, adjusting his practice location for patient visits and business operations.

Dr. Peterson J. N. Peterson W. N. Martin & Company Pergusen & Thomas Feed Sore Texas Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Norwood Mrs. Coffee Eta I. C. Dooley J. D. Ferguson KE. J. Harris Asa Vaughn Lot Lock Nahers and Stephens West Texas Davis, Webb and Co Chillicothe Clarendon F.C. Quattrelmion Megip Tedlie Becerra B. TE McDonald W. M Salma M. Ferguson Singer Sewing Machine Office J. A. Carson Boone Martin Orchard Peter Servatins Hill Crest Gate W. Fare Ware Roone Martin Pease Street Main Street Geste Re OG. Sherrill Deaf Smith St Ste Texas Barber Shop Eagle Street Olato Beulah Tart City Hall J. N. Johnson LL. R. Spikes Witharger Street Square J. R. Allison Pease and Deaf Smith MR. Farmer R. M. Tampten Henrietta Dag J. L. Koethe Citixans Nat'l Bank Tubbock Marbelley Me's Land Girls Mra. M. BE. Veden Electra Finderberg Record Office W. W. Snodgrass W.T. Tofland HW. W. Maas and Son San Saba J. QO. Quattlebauw of Aura Lee Tucker Sweetwater W. M. Thompson Mountain Park Okla J. (. Culbertson of Sinmlin M. C. Culbertson Mary McHugh Elizabeth Trunley of Decatury M. A. Dixon Homer Naylor Hampton Metal & Plumbing Company Emory Rhoads Erma Rhoads Regina Greene Las Vegas Hf. F. McKibbin Nelle Denver Colorado Points Alfred Landvith Olney FL We. Woolworth Hiis J. J. Pendleton P. M Baker van Alstyne J.N. Marley Irene McKinney Joe Huntley Suan Swastika Club Fred Burk Hubert Sewell Aetna Life Roberts Richie Chiropractors Palmer School Battendorf & Battendorf South Main Brown’s Cash Grocery Lexington Street Thos. E. Milholland Chevrolet Ladd’s Chevrolet Sales & Service Alger and Hollar BH. T. Murchison Earnyeanth Mira Maude Lite Mim Karte i Colling Viel Tore Vernon Commandery No K. T Sewell WB Huvelus H. A. Hood Ford Art Yaetai Sulgtant Vernon Record F. J. Chevny & Co Toledo P. O. Box Waggoner Nat'l Bk. Bldg Morris Top Shop South Main Street E. E. Coleman Bristo’s Buick Vernon Auto Co Bob Crews, Mer
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