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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
5
Vernon residents heard a call for civic unity and public works from local leaders including T. Smith and Parnell. Speakers praised past efforts, touted highway plans and farm programs, and urged cooperation to spur growth and maintain the town's momentum.
Mrs. T. Allman of Vernon aged 60 died here yesterday afternoon at 5 40 after a long illness. She was mother of Mrs. M. B. Allman of Vernon and had lived in the city two years. She came to Texas twenty-five years ago from Tennessee. A brother C. H. Clark, oil operator, survives along with husband and family. Funeral today at 4 from the Methodist church in Wichita Falls with Vernon friends attending.
A fire in Oklaunion destroyed Byars Hardware Company and the Tejas Garage early today. Losses are estimated near 15000 dollars with 8000 dollars for the garage. Insurance partially covers the hardware firm. Builders note a broken lock and foundation remnants. Firefighters from Vernon aided with a chemical truck. Suspected arson from burglars is considered. neighbors helped save the hotel north of the blaze.
Notice is given that by a district court execution issued December 28 1921 in Wilbarger County Curtis Renfro obtained judgment against K B Smith and K T Smith for 1417.60 with 10 percent interest and costs. On February 7 1922 at Vernon Court House the sheriff will sell the described real estate and personal property to satisfy the judgment.
A Vernon Texas city ordinance prohibits maintaining operating or conducting a domino parlor within the city. The law defines a domino parlor as any room hall building structure feature or enclosure used for revenue or gain where domino games are played or permitted. The ordinance creates an emergency and sets penalties for violations.
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