Wilbarger Youth Dies in France During World War I
William Schur of Vernon area receives word his son Paul Schur 28 died in a French hospital from bronchial pneumonia after sailing from New York on October 12 during World War I. He went overseas with Camp Travis drafted infantry and died November 1. Survived by parents, siblings, uncles and aunts in Wilbarger and Payette counties. several named relatives listed.
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William Schur
Vernon
Paul Schur
Sehur
Camp Travis
New York
France
Oscar Streit
Fred Streit
Young Schur
Gerhard Schur
Hiida Schur
Rudolph Guegisberg
Herman Lehman
Clyde Watts Receives Commission to Lieutenant
Sergeant Clyde Watts son of Mr and Mrs J H Watts has been commissioned a lieutenant in the National Guard. A letter from Major Brazy 0 Youngblood to Watts parents notes both hailing from Vernon and serving together on the Mexican border. Watts later went to France as first sergeant and earned his chance for a commission after age had prevented him from earlier admission to officers training.
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Clyde Watts
J. H. Watts
Brazy
Youngblood
Vernon
Army School of the Line
France
Watts
National Guard
Wilbarger County Volunteers
Vernon Boys Report From War Front Near End of War
A letter from B A Showers to The Record lists Wilbarger county soldiers seen November 5 in a small French village behind the lines. Names include D B May Martin Bellar Clint Swartwood Clifford Young Bud Rook with Lieutenants Storey and Brown, rest camps noted, armistice three days later. The men wish to return home to Wilbarger county after their wartime travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Showers
Wilbarger
R. B. Nichols
R. H. Nichols
Nichols
111Th Field Signal Corps
Mr. Showers
Sth
D. B. May
Martin Bellar
Clint Swartwood
Clifford Young
Bud Rook
Harrold
John Storey
Lloyd Brown
Showers
Wilbarger County
France
Lieutenant McDonald Deaths Stir Texas Widow’s Note
The page recounts the death of Lieutenant Charles S. McDonald in France during World War I and mentions his bride to be. It notes his Texas origins, Baylor University education, service as an English instructor in France, and his prominence in Los Angeles business circles. The text references his father W G McDonald and a letter about his commission and duty.
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McDones
W. G. McDonald
Texas
Donald
10Th
Pield Avg
Camp Kearney
Calif
Wares
Baylor University
France
Los Angeles
Officers Elected by Wo man’s Missionary Society at First Methodist
At a regular Wo man’s Missionary Society meeting of the First Methodist Church officers were elected including Mrs J N Johnson as president and several vice presidents and secretaries. Miss Lena Gilbert returned to Texas Christian University after Thanksgiving at home.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
J. N. Johnson
W. E. Mayes
R. D. N. Killough
E. L. Witty
Etta Long
J. D. Summerour
H. M. Long
W. D. Berry
J. E. Dodson
G. W. Backus
D. H. Henry
C. J. Farrell
W.S. Ferrell
Missionary Voice
L. BE. McCurdy
J. H. Watts
Lena Gilbert
Texas Christian University
Carl Streit Dies of Wounds in World War I Front
Carl Streit son of Mr and Mrs Pred Streit died October 21 from wounds received in action on the Western Front. Drafted in April he trained at Camp Travis and sailed overseas about two months later. He was with the Pinepieth division and leaves four brothers in the army and several surviving relatives.
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War Department
Streit
Camp Travis
Fred
John Albert
Obser
United States
Pa Ihments
George
Ernest Fordtreit
Kk. Metve
Barkiurnett
Emma
Noma
Ernest
Only Woman Paid Poll Tax in Wilbarger County
A historical note lists Mrs. Roy Parr as the sole woman in Wilbarger County to have paid both state and county poll taxes. The article discusses how under current law some believe women must still pay to vote, while others think vote eligibility mirrors men in primaries. It records tax receipts issued by district, noting very few taxes paid to date and detailing towns and individuals mentioned in the county records.
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Roy. Parr
Wilbarger County
Perr
Tolhert
Nnn
Edfheaiamesentarser
Elliott
Farmers Valley
Amd
Luther Streit Severely Wounded on the Western Front
The eldest son of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Streit was severely wounded on the western front around October according to a War Department telegram. He had been drafted from Wilbarger County to San Antonio for training before overseas duty. the Streits have one other child, a teenage daughter.
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Western Front
War Department
Luther
Wilbarger County
Amp Bavns
San Antonio
Fohdiley
Mro
Mra
Streit
Wemig Bay Iy Lis
Vernon Youth Wounded in France Declares Recovery
Frank Key, son of Mr. Kelly of San Antonio, was wounded in October in France by a shell fragment that entered the temple and exited through the teeth. He was also gassed in the same attack and is now recovering in a hospital. He is described as a nephew of Mr. Wright and Mr. Relly of Vernon.
Delphian Club Hosts Mrs Bennett and New Members
The Delphian Club met with Mrs WwW. W. Bennett on Wednesday afternoon to study The Social Life of Greece led by Miss Ethel Haney. New members Mrs H. B. Wilhelm Dee Norwoor and R. D L. Killough were received. The next meeting is December 18 with Mrs. WiN. Stokes.
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Delphian Club
Www. W. Bennett
Greece
Ethel Haney
Mmesx
H. B. Wilhelm
Dee Norwoor
R. D L. Killough
Win. Stokes
Former Resident Ned Wednesday Dies in Vernon County
Ned Wednesday, a former resident, died suddenly in Vernon County at about forty years old. He worked in the dry goods trade with Photiasan Bros of Teshoma and later with CoP Sipith in Vernon. He is survived by seven brothers and two half sisters and a stepmother. The body was sent to Yesxhomy Ohba for burial.
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Npasoies
Vertion Bond
Cop Sipith
Photiasan Bros
Teshoma
Joe Pound
Hiram Thomason
Vernon
Charles ‘Thomason
Valentine
Texas
Roy Thomason
Eleetras
Lester Thomason
Chillicothe, Tift Snd
Thomason
Texhawn
Okla
Y. W Thomason
Misses Hattie and
Effie Thomaso
Charley Hardison Reported Suffering From Influenza Illness
Charles Hardison was reported seriously ill with influenza at the home of his sister Mrs Wbb in Rouse Janetion Cole. A telegram to his father M F P Hardison advised he come to his bedside but a Wednesday telegram said he was much better.
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Chas. Hardison
Janetion Cole
M. F P. Hardison
Mrllardiven
Thrift Bank Duty By WoC TU Saturday At WS Bank
The WoC TU will oversee the Thrift Bank event at WS Bank on Saturday. Morning attendants include Miges J BE McCurdy J A Carney. Afternoon crews feature B EB Lieyd J T Watts and V P Lismian.
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Woc. T. U
Miges
J. BE. McCurdy
J. A. Carney
B. EB. Lieyd
J. T. Watts
VP. Lismian
Health sentiment urged in Vernon by official on sanitation
Vernon health officials and Dr. Vom Ehlers of the State Board of Health call for strong sanitary measures to curb dust nuisance and foul waste. They urge covering foods, disinfection of gutters and sidewalks, sewer connections for all houses, regular medical inspections for food handlers, and a public health board with physician and business representation.
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Ward Vernon
Vom. Ehlers
State Board of Health
Austin
Ji Piilers
Vernon
Ehlers Deehires
Ehlers
Kier
Tte Board of Health
Phere
Mass Meeting Decides on School Closures and Disinfection
City officials and health officers announced plans to disinfect streets and public spaces while considering school closures during the influenza scare. Mayor Mason urged residents to stay home when possible and merchants to remove crowds, with meetings led by Dr A J P Howar d and Superintendent Siskow outlining disinfection nightly and continued school operation.
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Major Youngblood
School of the Line
E. A. Showers
McDonald
Fra
Bride
Charles S. McDonald
Bhiers
Sedan
Tvskf
Pershing
Rhes McDonald
Charles
Carl Streit
Mrs
Pred Streit
Ver
Non
Iowa Park
Miko
Rana
Eay
Texas T
Nebor
Greene Yure
Nkhburnett
Ameher
Park Well
Mason
Anutome
Naval School
Parr
Teeecener Anes
Luther Streit
Teither
Godfrey Streit
Vernon Boy
Mrs. Bennett
Ned Wednesday
Tentioma
Kansas
Iliyy ‘Vie
Yesxhomy
Ohba
Dorie
Shive
North Main Street
Anetst Tennyson
Homer K. Wilson
Price Deny
Feos
Colorado
WS. S. Bank
W. M. Ehlers
State Board
God Handlers
Dy Ehlers
Othe
Harry Mason
Masoteas
Towhelty
Winis
Toro
Toder
Hs Merchants Po
Peary
Wuntary
Fieer
Marshal
Phices
Anit
Mason Sa
Court House
AJ P. Hloward
RD. Sherrill
AL Howe
Thes Dees
Siskow
Sisk
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