Optimism Sweeps Wilbarger Oil Field As Shale Route Proves
Oil men in Wilbarger County report several wells drilling into blue shale, with many tools recovered and operations resuming. Notable well activity centers on Webb Magness, Byars Farm, Harrington and Robinson, and others as 800 to 1580 feet show blue shale, signaling renewed vigor and several wells expected to come in within three weeks.
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Luther
Byars Farm
Webly Magness
Harrington & Robinson
Burkharnett
Webb & Rogers
Oklahoma
Vernon
Baylor
Knox
Wildcat
Vernon may get modern sanitarium in W McCaleb home plan
A twelve room brick house on about thirty seven acres a mile east of the square is listed for sale by Mrs Bell Keltz and Mrs Keltz offers to promote stock subscriptions without charge. The plan envisions selling stock to locals for converting the property into a hospital or sanitarium with chamber of commerce backing and a thorough feasibility review by local directors. The site features include large two story rooms running water electricity sewerage and built in refrigeration with two tenant houses a brick smoke house and a dugout. The property formerly owned by J A White offers strong foundations thick walls and potential operating room facilities to suit a modern sanitarium.
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Wilbarger
Oxklaunton
Delco
J. A. White
White
Census drive in Vernon aims for full city count
The Vernon chamber of commerce believes many residents were missed in the census and has extended time to locate uncounted people. C A Offerle will enumerate overlooked residents, who are urged to call No 96 with name and address for follow up. President B S Coffee emphasizes the need for a complete count for the city's interests.
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Vernon
C. A. Offerle
Chamber of Commerce
Offerle
Coffee
Gin Stand Injury at Work Renews Looming Cotton Crop Notes
A gin stand accident injures George P. Anderson at a Planters Gin where a loose belt and fast saws nearly maimed him. He escaped with damaged overalls and a leg wound. The piece also notes Vernon county’s predicted 1919 cotton bale crop near 36,000, with local gin men and storage sheds aligning withUSDA estimates. Pickers wear gloves as warmer weather returns.
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George P. Anderson
Planters Gin
Anderson
Wilbarger County
Vernon
Interstate Compress Company
Confederate Veteran John S Rutledge Dies at 76
Confederate veteran John S Rutledge of Wilbarger County died Wednesday at his East Vernon home aged 76. He leaves several children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at T. R. Baker's home with Elder Tom Walker officiating. interment followed at Eastview Cemetery. Rutledge was born August 10 in Jason County, Missouri, and was known to many older residents.
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John S. Rutledge
Wilbarger
East Vernon
T. R. Baker
Tom Walker
Eastview Cemetery
Mr.Rutledge
Jason County
Missouri
Mrs Richardson’s Burial Follows Family Visit from Grinnell
Mrs Cornel Haight and Mrs WW Spaulding of Grinnell Iowa left Tuesday night for their homes in Grinnell. They are mother and sister respectively of Mrs George W Richardson who was buried last Thursday afternoon.
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Cornel Haight
WW. Spaulding
Grinnell
Iowa
George W. Richardson
Mrs W M Metaleb and Virginia Visit Fort Worth
Mrs. W. M. Metaleb and her young daughter Virginia plan a visit this week to Mrs. C. W. Akin of 1419 McKnight in Fort Worth. Mr. McCaleb is mentioned as Mrs. Akin’s sister.
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W. M. Metaleb
Virginia
W. Akin
McKnight
Fort Worth
McCaleb
Mr. Vander Willes Arrives in Vernon to Start New Life
Mr. Vander Willes arrived in Vernon a few days ago to make his home here. He comes from Sulas topol, Mississippi, where he has been engaged in the boarding business and has come to restribe ane followhe State occupation.
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Vander Willes
Vernon
Mr. Willis
Sulastopol
Mississippi
Odell farmer reports cotton crop progress near Vernon
M. P. Barnfield of Odell visited Vernon yesterday with about bwe bales of cotton. He estimated that roughly one fifth of the cotton remained ungathered in the field. Barnfield noted many farmers have continued pulling cotton, bale and all.
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M. P. Barnfield
Odell
Vernon
Mer. Barnfield
Bell
Central Christian Church installs illuminated bulletin board
The Central Christian Church placed an illuminated bulletin board at the corner of Wilbarger and Bowie. Readable by day or night, the new display conveys church announcements to passersby.
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The
Central Christian Church
Wilbarger and
Bowie
Rayland Farmers Sell Cotton Seed
Ravloid farmers have sold enough cotton seed this fall and winter to pay for the seed they put up. Two carlots have recently been sold at STS fa. hb in Vernet for a premium of more than $20 a ton. Mr. Jordan estimates about 1,100 bales weighed at Rayland this rent and expects to handle about 500 more. He fears little grain will be planted this spring.
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A. HL
Joven
Jordan
Raytiod
Mer
Local Couple Wed In West Vernon Nuptials
J Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Joe Roberts of Bloydada and Miss Lillian Hughes daughter of Rev and Mrs A B Hughes of White City were married at the Oscar Wheeler residence in West Vernon at 2 40 oclock Tuesday afternoon January 27 by Justice of the Peace U F Griffiths. The couple will reside in Vernon.
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J. Roberts
Joe. Roberts
Bloydada
Lillian Highes
A. B. Hughes
White City
Oscar Wheeler
West Vernon
Farm sales near Okheunen reach over 500 dollars
Vo Sunidhi and George W Richards conduct sales south of Okheunen selling farm implements and live stock. Wetheslay adrousting to a title over 500 dollars. M Baurland oversees live stock auction Monday with bids totaling about 12 000 dollars. Both men rent their farms but will remain living on the land.
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Vo Sunidhi
Okheunen
M. Baurland
Hian
George’ W. Richardven
Bridge Club Meets at Deaf Smith Street Home
Mrs Rob entertained the bridge club yesterday afternoon at her Deaf Smith street home. After several games Miss Lillian Murchison won the high score prize and a salad course was served. Guest of the club was Mrs Bert Lisman of Fort Worth.
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Rob. More
Bridge Clu
Deaf Smith Street
Lillian Murchison
Bert Lisman
Fort Worth
Red Cross Home Nursing Course Launches March 1
Wilbarger County women are invited to enroll next week for a free Red Cross Home Nursing course to begin March 1. Mrs Dale will teach with support from Mrs Stovall and local doctors. early registration is needed to order books and set up classes.
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RED Cross
Wilbarger County
Marly
Swenson couple wed in morning ceremony
Kh Hi Peel of Swenson married Miss Lola Musgrave daughter of Myr and Mrs A Musgrave by Justice of the Peace T J Griffiths in his office at 00 o'clock on the morning of January 24.
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Lola Musgrave
Myr
A. Musgrave
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Griffiths
Former Vernonite Weds in Wichita Falls Yesterday
O. Wood and Miss May Vaughn wed yesterday at the bride’s home in Wichita Falls with only close friends and relatives in attendance. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wood of Tolbert, was a former county teacher and later a bookkeeper for Dixon Dry Goods, now with Wichita Motor Co. of Wichita Falls. Mrs. Wood, a Wichita Falls native and North Texas State Normal graduate, taught locally. They will reside in Wichita Falls.
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Dixon Dry Goods Company
Wichita Motor Company
Wichita Falls
Gradorate
North Texas State Normal
Mr. Wood
North Texas Normal
Tool Pusher Descends 165 Feet to Retrieve Lost String
Joe Brady, tool pusher for the Tex Wyoming Oil Co, was lowered 165 feet into a 1 5 inch hole of the Tex Wyoming well to recover a fast string of tools. He attached the hoisting cable directly to the tools and drilling resumed within four hours. Vernon area well, five miles south and one mile west, can reach 3500 feet. driller Frank Byrd and tool dresser Fred Reed noted.
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Joe Brady
Tex-Wyoming
Vernon
Prank Byrd
Fred Reed
Vernon business men back high school basketball team
Vernon contributors seed funding for the high school basketball program with a total of 70 dollars. Esker Curtis Easy Johnson and Robert Lutz organized the drive as Dixon Dry Goods Co and many locals donated varying amounts from four dollars to a few cents. The club hopes to build on last year’s successful season with early practice planned.
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Vernon
Esker Curtis
Easy Johnson
Robert Lutz
Three New Vernon Restaurants Planned To Open
Three new eateries are set to debut in Vernon next week. The Liberty Cafe in Bailey Hotel will feature rebuilt lobby areas and a dining room, with Steve Margoes as operator though some startup delays may occur. The Doughnut Shop at East Pease and Cumberland will be run by Fred Holley, serving hot doughnuts hourly as patrons move from the old site to a new Crim building. The Fit Cafe on North Main Street will open under Tony Lawpos and partners from Wichita Falls after a property transfer to Charles Weed.
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Steve Margoes
Bailey Hotel
S. W. Bailey
Wik
East Pease and
Cumberland Streets
Trout & Jones Tailor Shop
S. R. Crim
South Cumberland Street
Fred Holley
Fit Cafe
North Main Street
Charles T. Weed
Tony Ulawpos
Peedmirsoo
Guss Barkes
Wichita Falls
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Mistic
Wil
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Wilharger County Abstract Company
American Eagle Oil & Gas Company
Kelly
Pex Oi Company
Ferguson
Big Waggoner Oil Company
Katherine Waggoner
Border States Oi Company
Boyd
Byars Farm Oil Company
Byars
Fort
Beaver Farm Oil Company
Womack
Texas Crescent Oil Company
Webb-Magness, Et al
Luther Webb Farm
Vassey-Odell Oil, Company
Vassey
Crescent Cove Oil Company
J.P. Starr
Castlebury
Trion. Harrington & Robinson
Clio Oil Company
Twin Six Oil Company
Smithwell
Vernon Companies
Cudell
Linn-Cook
Webb
Ing
Frost-Pitts
Willis Vaughn
W. A. Vaughn
Royal Flush Oil Company
Randall
Tex-Wye Company
Williams
Texas Pacific Oil Company
Neal-Hamilton
Neal
W’caleb
Tarium Accommodations
W. M. McCaleb
Mrs. KO
Cunshischam
Mes
Catherine YY McCullogh
Red A Hee
Mrs
Peace Warsus
Trewt
Wis
Gacor Bauer
Chicaso
National League of Women Voters
National American Women Suffrage Association
Susan Bo Anthony
Anna Howard Shaw
Outta
Grace W. Trout
Chicago
Tinois Equal Suffrage Association
Jacob Bauer
Equal Suffrage Association
Catherine Waugh McCutloch
D. Chumpingham
Political Quality League of
Evanston
Laws
U. S.department of Agriculture
Coty
Vernon Cine
Rayland
Premeem
STS Fa
Vernet
Wheeler
Mrs. More
Bridge Club
J. Date
Date
Dale
Verpon
Eyvery
Mars
AJ B. Stovall
Do A. Randall
FO PO Metihee
Minude Parrish
Wek
Hee
BUNS
America
Kh Hi Peel
Swenson
Miss
Wood
Miss May Vaughn
Wichita
O. 1. Wood and
Mr. and
B.C. Wood
Tolbert
Erly
Mire. Wood
Tex
Wyoming
Mr. Brady
Brady
Dixon Dry Goods Co
H. F. McKibbin
White Rose Cafe
Perkins-Timberlake
Vernon Drug Store
White Garage
Vernon Record
Hotel Vernon
Brunson & Williams
D.C. Russell
Tony Cantaleon
J. H. Pendleton
T. L. Rouse
W. T. Berry
City Bakery
Heath & Thompson
Minarik & Mallew
Wheat & Son
Ned Curtis
Z. A. Baird
Floyd McKnight
Paschal Teet
J. Robinson
PT. Ross
HH. A. Thompson
Jim Bomar
Pe Baker
BE. W. Higgins
Ben Leutwrier
Mrs Hockersmith
Walden Tees
Dr Jones
Wis V. Moore
Miss Lacy Crawford
Hugh Thompson
Ment the Liberty
Denver
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