Eulogies for Robert Houssels Highlight Local Banker’s Life
A long tribute chronicles Robert Houssels, longtime Vernon and Perry County banker, entrepreneur, and adviser to many young men. Born in Cologne in 183? he migrated to America in 1847, built business and banking ventures in Vernon, Texas, and served as president of the Waggoner National Bank until his death at age 88. He supported immigrants, advocated for American values, and naturalized before age 21. He was married to Decia Young for over sixty years, survived by his widow and seven children including John J. and Robert S. Bismarck, and several relatives in Long Beach and Vernon. The notice notes his public political influence and personal dedication to family and community.
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Bert. Mowesels
Vernon EN Bo
Hisornia Fine
Long Boyed Press
Coty
Robert Teayssels
Wageover National Bank of
Verney
Texas
Suniday
Thas
Ho Wae
Cologne
Ceriary
Germany
Mossels
New York
Amerie
Tennessee
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New Orley PS
California
New Orleans
Perry Counts Tenn
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Perry County
Vernon
Long Real
Housels
Waggoner National Bank of
Houssels
Decia Young
John J
Robert
Bismarck
Long Beach
Los Angeles
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Greenville
Wickins
Boxers Ready for Bout Tomorrow
The article notes boxing rivals Wells and Turner in strong condition with a keen rivalry and planned matches. Public attendance is invited for the boxing event with arrangements for preliminaries and admission set at 75.
Local Social Notes Highlight Holiday Events and Movements
Readers recount school events, church notices, and community happenings. Mrs. POM Sweatman hosts a young party. Merlind Meath and neighbors prepare for Christmas gatherings. families relocate nearby, and St. Martin’s events include sermons by Rev. Agee.
Pendleton Family Visit and Local Rail News
Mr Watties Anderson and Smit visited relatives in Stouster Ortaheia de Tye Maar De. Winston Pendleton and family left Minday for Kinefishery Or at fern vist awit Tir. Pendleton's parents Mrs J H Pendleton attended a meeting with local railway workers. The first week saw 4 909 tickets sold to patrons who paid $12 each, with 128 rites noted during the week.
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Winston Pendleton
Minday
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J. Hf. Pendleton
Obie, Muniicipal Railway
Fragmentary notes on people and places in maritime context
The text mentions Clon Knighi formerly of Vernea visiting fire cites Miss Sybil Threk Tet Batiiday igi traveling to Port Worth with Miss Anita. It notes trips to Denton for the North Texas State Normal College and holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Saaith. A marble statue of Conryvac is described on a rocky island shore in the stormy Bay of Biscays with a light used at night to guide the Meamuen.
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Saditoriun
Dartle
Merl Fetleman
Bonylodk Phace
Vernon
Tawkinson
Marelin Swesinen
Denton
Ho Sicheret
Howe
Revo A
FL Agee
Santis
Sybil Threk
Port Worth
Anita
Pendieton
Misaee Mattie
Tetsie
Ine Dents
Texas State Nownal College
Here
Fat Saaith
Syrah
Rernhakdt
Bay of Biscays
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