Unpaid Poll Taxes Highlighted in Wilbarger County
County records show about 25 percent of men in Wilbarger County did not pay state and county poll taxes for 1919, with 161 tax receipts issued to male voters. Officials report roughly 95 percent of property taxes paid, and many residents delayed until the final days of the payment period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
C. M. Blair
S. A. Hall
West Vernon
East Vernon
Gillaunson
Harrold
Ronda
Mack
Lockett
Highland
Tolbert
Odelly
Doane
Hinds
Heaney
Agey
Reo
Ellett
Parmers
Vallev
Totlows West Veron
Ground Hog Sees Shadow Predicts More Cold Weather
The report notes Ground Hog Day on Sunday February 2 in Vernon with the animal seeing its shadow, implying six weeks of continued cold. Weather records show January ranged from zero to five degrees above, while January 10 and 11 hit 35 and then dropped to zero, with December and February readings otherwise varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Renfro
Zeco
Zere
Orr Returns to County From Demonstration Work
W C Orr resigns as demonstration agent for Foard County after a year and returns to his farm near town. He is a successful young farmer and will be welcomed as a citizen of Wilbarger County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Orr
Foard County
Orr
Wilbarger Control
Local Fire Destroys Home. Rebuilding Begins on Same Lot
Mr Daniels faced loss when his home on South Main Street burned. Workmen plan a new $1,000 homer on the same foundation, with Daniels and Lundy listed among residents affected of the bay area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler Hundy
RB. Daniels
Mr. Lundy
Mr. Daniels
Westmoreland Named Deputy Clerk in Daweon Texas News
Westmoreland A. of Daweon Texas is appointed deputy county clerk to succeed WV. A. Mudgett who resigned. Mudgett heads to Wichita Walls to pursue oil business opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Westmoreland
Daweon
Texas
WV. A. Mudgett
Air. Mudgett
Wichita Walls
January Library Totals Record Lillian Newton Notes
One thousand four hundred thirteen books and ten magazines borrowed in January, about 250 more than December, with fewer fines and many returns in good condition. New titles received include The British Race, Peeps at Belgium, Household Management, and The Monkey That Would Not Be, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durhig
Lillian Newton
Bertha M. Terrell
Ellen Key
Angbi
Pope
Ian
Bheaner Porer
Batchelor
Tholdays
Johu Smith
Kel
Henry Drummond
Coffee and Cox unite in Vernon nuptials in Paris home
R. H. Coffee and Mrs. Benna Lou Cox, both of Vernon, wed at the Paris home of Rey and Mrs. Ben M Edwards. Coffee leaves for Wichita Falls to handle Wichita Tank and Lumber Co affairs while Cox moves from Vernon Nolanville visit. The couple plans to reside in Wichita Falls after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Coffee
Bouma Lou Cox
Vernon
Rey
Ben M. Edwards
Paris
Coffee
Wichita Falls
Wichita Tank and Lumber Company
New Frisco Train Delays Second Voyage Report
Frisco railroad reports delays on its new train during its second day. An engine and two cars are assigned to bolster Vernon Snyder service after a wreck, with Frisco officials aiming to keep the schedule tight. A W Lewik of Enid Oklahoma assumes charge of the train operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Jlo
Flobart
Vernon Wis Lake
Lo B. Herald
Loreal Agen
Vernon
Snyder
Viisco
Solo Hand Saw Concert Delights Total High Students
Superintendent Bow Sisk announced Weldon Teaward would entertain with a hand saw solo during a morning assembly. The thirteen year old artist gripped the saw between his knees and strummed its edge to produce notes, pleasing Professor Sisk. Catherine Dietz provided piano accompaniment on the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisk
Weldon Teawarden
Hank
Weldon
Lie
Welton
Catherine Dieta
Soldier Pan t Castleberry and kinship telegraph entry
Pant Castleberry in New York receives telegram sent Sunday for his son Pant in New York. Flo arrived from overseas and may reach Camp Bowie within a week. Paul left with Company H Texas National Guard and went overseas with the 26th division, wounded for the foot around October 1. His scar is described as soft and he is believed to have come ashore as a wounded and convalescent aboard a ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flo
Bowie
Paul
Texas National
Vernon
Refugee Garments Arrive. City Women Urged to Help
The Red Cross reports new refugee garments and ample sewing on hand. Local women are urged to visit the sewing room at the Kitcheloe building to assist in making up the garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Kitcheloe
District Court Docket Highlights Local Sessions
The district court docket in Hight shows many criminal cases and civil suits. Foreman J. Witty led the jury empaneled yesterday with names including J. Ammons and Gi. Davenport among others. several divorce actions are listed such as Mae McConnell vs McConnell and Temple Bester vs Bossie Temple.
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Tae Pebringye
Willorger
Distrien Didge
Ehair
J. Tlbew
Raonages Northing Bailitt
J. Witty
J. A. Ammons
Gi. Fi
Davenport
Hutchins
Mount Bing
J Wilson
Cy Hong
Collin Jol
F. Morris
T J
Milnes Pe
We Oates
Ton. Parsley
Price
District Court
Mae McConnell
McConnel
L. BE. Kester
Bossie Temple Bester
DL DD. McConnell
CI A. McConnell
Chimes Cartellerena Carter
Prizes and Discounts for Club Members at Poultry Show
The Days and Wirls Poultry Club offers members a 26 percent discount on house goods and awards prizes at the County Fair for chickens. Manager Lewis notes the season’s end and details include £2 84s and $5 in setting gear with off for members. The best and second best displays are to be judged at the County Fair, featuring Mr. Liu’s exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawtin Poultry Puro
SD. Laewlis
Ple Firh
Brode Dela Fi
Era
Griz Vn Ie
Mr. Liu
Readings for Athletics At Spilens High School
Readable fragments show SLTLDONTS students prepping for athletics with practice in ball handling and drills. Mentions of a professor and Wiggins in charge of school athletics suggest a shift toward organized sports activity at Frelinin schol, with focus on training and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Wiggins
Frelini
Ferguson Named Express Agent in Venus
The notice states W. El. Ferguson will serve as express agent in Venus, succeeding Walter J. Pergrsat who relocates to Vernon. It notes Mary Ferguson, son of J.D. Persob of Vernon, has ties to the American Railway Express Company and activities in Quanmah and Quanmah area. The piece references prior employment in the teeat office and suggests a temporary transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EL. Ferguson
Venus
Walter J. Pergrsat
Vernon
Cookes
Mary Ferguson
J.D. Persob
America Railway Express Company
Quanal
Quanmah
Teeat
Government Man Praises Farmers At Meeting
A government official praised farmers at a Thursday gathering noting their efforts in building an independent system. Volunteers were urged to keep books on farm products in cooperation with A M College while an agricultural fair announced prizes for top yields and offerings in corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, and flax.
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Euvinzs
Willamgh
A. & M. College
Comey
Paro
Philadelphia
Chie Agricultural Erie
Shest
Telegram hoax voice prompts reveal forged sender details
A Los Angeles call showing a March event is suspected to be a Telegram hoax. The recipient, Mr. Huth, received a jetire firm Howard detint note dated January 7 asking for verification. The missive claimed to be from a former county resident, prompting police to question the message’s origin and intent.
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Ste
Howard
Menange
Grey Howard
Pelnhions Announce Meetings For The Dielphian Club
The club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Faory Rhowis. The Dielphian Club will not publish member lists but will announce each gathering through the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dielphian Club
Auiock
Prodded by Government Talks Cotton Danger in Reconstrucion Era
The piece reports on government warnings about too much cotton during reconstruction and a campaign slogan Food Plus Cotton Equals Prosperity. It notes a demonstration in Kaufman County led by a local official, calls for farmers to grow diverse crops, and emphasizes producing home food to avoid overreliance on cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redford Keapp
Merteoltarnd
York
Prrs
Onlias
Tay
Kipp
Kaufman Gamaty
Sereie
Howard C. Wilson Commissioned in Honor Guard
Howard C. Wilson, a former Reward employee, has been promoted and commissioned as lieutenant in the Baniney Corps. He served about sixteen months, trained at a veep grave, and saw active service overseas with the Netherlands Division. His discharge date remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hila City
Law
Ian
Eecovel
Baniney Corps
Wilson
New Federal Building Nears Move In For Town Officials
The new Federal building is nearly ready for Guenowiney with Postmaster Townadmed planning to move in with Phoxt within ten days. Furniture and fixtures have arrived and will be installed by week’s end.
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Guenowiney
Townadmed
Vernon county bonds urged for eighty-nine miles of permanent roads
A county roads committee recommends issuing 1.5 million dollars to fund about 89 miles of permanent roads. Plans include six miles of 16 foot pavement toward Oklahoma, two miles of 16 foot toward Purge, and 72 miles of 9 foot frontage with shoulders. An Odell conference will settle a route difference, with petitions for a 1.5 million bond election.
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Odell
Atterhoen
Vewrnon
Hondline
Iple
Oklainion
Northtaln Street
Vernon
Fargo
Foard County
Harrold
Oklt Union
Millett
Guyer
Tolbert
Vormers
Grown Vernon
Soldier Shulley Miller to Arrive in Vernon Thursday
Shulley C Miller has been discharged from the Army and will reach Vernon on Thursday. He was among the first drafted from Wiharger county and spent about eighteen months at Camp Travis. In letters he says he served at a hospital and endured influenza but recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shulley C. Miller
Army
Vernon Phursday
Miller Wasefer Merls
Bo & Wo Drag Company
Wiharger County
Camp Travis
Fietase Hospital
John Shafer Buys West Marshall House Near Church
John Shafer purchases a home on West Marshall Street near the Church of Coriat from KK. MebDonald of Chithieothe plans to lay sidewalk and make improvements before moving into the new residence within a short period.
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John Shafer
West Marshall Street
Church of Coriat
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Belgium
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Porto
Underwood
International God Council
A W. Lewik
Enid, Okla
Weldon ‘Teagarden
Pant Castleberry
Grand Jury
Lawlis Poultry Farm
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AS & M. Tole
Fiapmiene
HPATH
Poral
Los Apweles
Jehan Higwation
Los Angeles
He Heath
Hineant Heath
Werieat
Pelnhions
Pradford Knapp
Dallas
Totes
von Pleit
Howard C. Wilson
France
Postoffice
Main East and West Highway
Wilbharger County
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