Travelers Kirkpatricks Escape Harrowing China Voyage
Mr and Mrs J W Kirkpatrick of Eldorado Kansas returned from a world tour and their Sino navigation culminated in a dangerous open sea leg to Amoy China. A sampan with four passengers battled gale and heavy seas before a British patrol rescued them at nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Eldorado, Kansas
Kirkpatrick
RK. J. L. Killough
South Main Street
Tndia
Amoy
Indo-China
China Sea
Pacific
Ampan
Bob
John Ingle
Grandview
Texas
Fisher Ingle
D. D. McCroskey
Fisher
Electra
Oldest Inhabitant Leaves Sing Sing Prison After 41 Years
The oldest inmate at Sing Sing prison in New York has left the facility after forty one years of continuous residence. William Mead, the prison’s resident “engineer,” said he had never worked a day since 1880 as he claimed to always work nights. His departure ends a tenure that outlasted eleven wardens. Nearby reports note visitors and local residents. others include brief notices of relatives’ travels and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing New York
William Mead
Major Shoe Stock Auction Sees Local Purchase
A large stock of shoes formerly owned by the Vogue Shoe Company was bought at auction last Thursday by Perkins Thaberlake Co. Local bidders from outside town participated. The buyer will not add the shoes to regular stock but plans a special sale at the Vision Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogue Shoe Company
Perkins Thaberlake Co
Vieur Thtuye
City Vernon Seeks Depository Bids For City Funds
Notice to banks and firms to submit sealed bids for city depository services to Vernon Texas City Secretary by September 13 1991. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. Secretary H H Hall signs as official.
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Ften
Vernon
Texas
Mgt
Blsto Frs
H. Hall
Money to Lend on Farms in Western Texas Counties
Davis and Summerour advertise farming loans across Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and neighboring counties with long terms and low rates. The notice also mentions 101-tfe T. P. Lisman and Son and notes about local residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edmonson visiting in Breckenridge and Mr. Edmonson's prior police connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger
Foard Hardeman
Texas
Tfe T. P. Lisman, & Son
Frank Edmonson
Breckenridge
F. A. N. O'Neal
Edmonson
Sheriff's Force
Roads Boom as Texas Builds 3900 Highway Tiles Underway
State Highway Commission reports 7 months of active construction cost 4.392 million with 35 percent aid mix. Average monthly state and federal funds 627,525 and 170,462 state plus 457,063 federal. About 2,500 miles of highways now under construction at over 80 million dollars. Also notes vacations and travel of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Corsicana Visitor Leaves After Short Stay
Miss Maud S. Buckey of Corsicana left today after a several day visit with Mrs. Y. H. Babastit. The note mentions Snapfil and Fergeson Drug Co in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Aiken
Fort Worth
Maggie Jacobs
Rome
W. M. McCaleb
Snapfil
Fergeson Drug Co
Maud S. Buckey
Corsicana
Talay
Y. H. Babastit
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Sing Sing Prison
Lutz & Schmoker’s
Bh. F. Sisk
Sisk
Io Canyon
Northwest Texas Normal School
Move Firm
Davis and
Stuomerour
McKibbin'’s
City News
F. W. Diregau
Dorothy Akane
Davis & Summerour
The
R. A. Green
Ranger
Vernop
Hub Colley
Medicine Park
Oklo
S. A. White
White & Nowlin
Rear First Guaranty State Bank
Texa
KE. M. Leutwyler
Mise
Ada Pierces
Freeman's
Scite
S. H. Hall
Frank Love
New Orleans
Liberty Cafe
Waggoner
C. S. McColloch
White Produce Co
Wort Main
Denver
Wan
R. L. Freeman
North Side
Janbe Etahe
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