Road Bond Case Trial Begins in District Court
The road bond case of C. C. Hawley et al versus Wilbarger County officials opened in district court before Judge James V. Leak. Plaintiffs seek to block a 150000 bond issuance for road district No. 4, alleging illegal votes and unfair district lay out. Defendants argue the election was legal and fair. prior rulings noted tax fairness arguments lack standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Hawley
Tt. Warlick
James V. Leak
A. M. Hiatt
R. Wb. Castlebury
Lon Byars
FP. I. Wright
Ottomar Thieme
A. C. Boger
McCurdy
Hawley
P. Martin
Wichita Falls
Leak
Commissioners Court
Road District No. 4
Martin Suo
Mrs Keltz Undergoes Operation in Dallas Hospital
Mrs Eugene Keltz underwent a serious operation at Bar lor hospital in Dallas Tuesday. She had been in the hospital for several weeks and was once thought not to require an operation. Despite her serious illness, attending physicians report her condition as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Keltz
Barlor Hospital
Dallas
Gems Hidden Under Mattress Believed Stolen From Heiress
The Marquise d Orgeix, famed for a $50 000 string of pearls, left the gems under a hotel mattress in New York before sailing for Europe. She wired Swedish actor Eugene Nifford to retrieve them. The police, holding the gems, refused to hand them over to the actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquise d'Orgeix
New York City
Europe
Eugene Nifford
South Vernon Oil Company Elects Directors and Officers
South Vernon Oil Company directors were elected at the annual stockholders meeting. IL G Hawkins was reelected president and Leon Tf Syown as secretary treasurer. W O Anderson named vice president. Directors named: Hawkins, Anderson, M J W S Smith, H M King, and W Hf Trug gins. The firm, oldest in the field, owns acres and licenses, with multiple wells and ongoing drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon OW Company
IL. G. Hawkins
Leon Tf. Syown
W. O. Anderson
L. G. Hawkins
W. ©. Anderson
M. J. W. Smith
H. M. King
W. Hf. Truggins
Senuth Vernon Oil Company
South Vernon
Castlebury
South Vernon Oil Company
Farm and Business Condition in Odell Reported Very Good
W T Collins president of the Bank of Odell in Vernon said Odell area farmers and county north end residents are in exceptionally good financial shape after a good cotton crop and ample feed. He noted about eight oil tests expected to start around March 15 in the Odell vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Collins
Dell
Bank of Odell
Vernon
Odell
Track Meet and Indoor Picnic at M E Church
Members of the Senior and Intermediate Epworth Leagues will host an indoor track meet and picnic tonight in the basement of the Methodist church. The event includes a social gathering following the activities with church and youth group involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Epworth
Methodist Church
Two Men Arrested For Drunkenness This Week
Two men were arrested by local police on charges of being drunk. Fines of £10 were assessed in each case.
Indict Bryant on Murder Charge in Grand Jury Return
A grand jury returned an indictment against Pavel C. Bryant charging murder in the January 22 killing of Harry A. Magar. Bond set at 4000. Errant had not posted. Trial date not set. possible term of court may affect proceedings. Also listed are docket items including stock-defraudment suits and multiple motions in district court with named parties and counsel.
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Grand Diary
Pavel C. Bryant
Harry A. K. Magar
Errant
Wilh Bt
Hagar
South
Vernon
Comnane
Luthier Webb
U.S. Davis
B.S. Kings
M. 1
Sinitpco
Gates
L. E. Key
Milton Machine & Foundry
Compluny
KK. HW
View
A. YP. Peck
South Vernon Oil Company
S.A. Castlebury
Mlniatiff
Webb, Drivis and King
J. O. Bomer
Brownsville
Tenn
J. A. Cox
Glaintifus
McLean, Scott & Sayers
Fort Worth
Leon TE. Brown
M. A. V. Smith
J. A. Storey
A. J. Morgan
Wichita Falls
Luther Webb
Davis
B. 8. King
Berry, Stokes and Killough
Cecil Storey
Car and Suitcase of Whiskey Taken in Raid
Officers seized a car containing corn whiskey and two suitcases with whiskey and women’s clothing from a room in a rooming house on Wednesday afternoon. Chief Jim Bomar and Sheriff W. Frank Edmon son conducted the raid with a warrant. occupants were not present and no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bomar
W. Frank Edmonson
Massie Vernon to Open Second M System Store Saturday
A. N. Vernon of Massie Vernon plans the second M System store in Vernet opening Saturday. The first store opened five months ago and saw steady growth, prompting Massie to expand the chain. J. J. Massie and Vernon thank residents for support and announce the new outlet for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Vernon
Massie- Vernon
Vernon
L. Baker Buried Tuesday in East View
A. J. Baker, 68, died Monday night at his home in North Vernon and was buried Tuesday afternoon at East View Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by a Nazarene church minister. He had been ill several days and is survived by his wife and several children. A Sunday school gathering at the Methodist church drew 321 attendees and collected $20.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Baker
North Vernon
East View
Nazarine Church
Mr. Baker
Last Day to Pay Taxes Announced by City County Offices
Tomorrow is the final day to pay taxes without a ten percent penalty. City and county tax offices report 614 city poll taxes paid and 4,207 poll taxes received with 27 exemptions issued. About three fourths of city and school taxes have been paid, and offices stay open until 2 a.m. for last minute payments. Large taxpayers have largely settled their dues.
Jury Still Out in Denver Road Case
The suit of B. E. Snodgrass versus the Fort Worth and Denver railroad seeks 50000 in damages over injuries he says he sustained at Harrold while employed by the railroad on September 4, 1912. The jury retired after noon and recessed for tuneh before returning a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. EB. Snodgriss Ve
Fort Worth
Vernon Record Carriers Whistle to Signal Delivery
Read notice explains carriers whistle when delivering Vernon Record to homes tonight. Subscribers should come out to collect the paper as the whistle signals its arrival. The system aims to insure better service and prompt delivery for Vernon readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Local Markets Report with Mixed Poultry and Staples
Market notes show chicken priced per pound and turkey prices listed, butter and cotton seed details appear garbled, wheat per bushel and other staples quoted with numerous OCR errors. Readable items include per pound chicken and turkey prices alongside miscellaneous grain and dairy figures.
Luncheons Planned Monthly by Local Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce directors set a monthly luncheon series starting February 19 to unite business men and farmers, boost membership, and pursue a merger budget. A county fair grounds to county park proposal was discussed with a committee to liaise with officials. Officers for the year were elected: Ty H Nichols President and J A Dixon First Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Uetil
Chamber of Comemerer
Dee Norwood
Ro FL Coffee
R. M. Vielter
Commissioners Court
Fa, Dixon
J. M. Napier
RS. McCombe
Ty H W. Nicho Ols
J. A. Dixon
T. A. Ney
J. AL Diwon
Dm. Napier
AL Key
FE. M, Haney
Aubrey TL
Lockett
O AL Bennion
S. McConibe
Nichols
Former Denver Agent Dies in Fort Worth After 25 Years Here
Doc Davis aged 64, a former resident, died near noon Wednesday at his home of 154 Hemphill Street in Port Worth. He leaves a widow and two sons, Tess and Byatt. Davis spent 37 years with the Port Worth and Denver railway, starting as a small depot employee and later serving as freight agent in Onanih, Bowie, At ford, and Fort Worth, was station agent here 25 years ago, and was well known in railroading circles. At his death he was assistant general passenger agent in Port Worth. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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NLS
Doc Davis
Hemphill Street
Port Worth
Davis
Tess
Byatt
Denver
Onanih
Bowie
Atford
Fort Worth
Smithy Vernon
Thse
Pissenger Heel
Up-to-Date Florist Set for City Location
An up-to-date florist establishment will open on South Main Street beside the Americapress Company between Reedbury Bank 20 by George J. Mullen of Bridgeport Cent. The owner, Mr. Mullen, brings years of floral experience and chose Vernon after evaluating Breckenridge Cisco Eastland and nearby towns. Equipment will be delivered and installed soon.
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South Main Street
Americaapress
Bank
George 1 Mullen
Bridgeport
Mullen
Reckenridge
Vernon
Breckenridge
Cisco
Eastland
American Legion To Elect Officers for 1925 Tuesday
The local post of the American Legion will elect officers for 1925 at a Tuesday night meeting at 7 pm in the district courtroom. Plans will be set for the 192% membership campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
The
Chillicothe Host to Laymen's Meet
The Vernon district Methodist laymen met at Chillicothe's Methodist church under G Wy Backay. About 100 attended. eighteen circuits and stations were represented except one. Vernon attendees included Tey O R Clark Rev A Hickley Rev John son Mr and Mrs J Melimughey Mrs Worterfield and Tithe daughter RA Nichols T Smith W A Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iet Methodist
Chillicothe
G. Wy Backay
Beye
Ovat
Eirentis
Excent
Bn Patten
Vernon
Tey
Clark
A. Hickleyvy
First Methodist Elhoret
Ft Johnson
Mrs Oscar Raper Dies at Her Home in Chattanooga
Oxony Raper aged 40 formerly of Vernon died at her home corner 27th and Poll street Chattanooga Tennessee in January 1925 after illness. She was a faithful Baptist church member and leaves a husband six children and a ten month old baby. Surviving are mother Mrs Satine Brooks one brother Sergeant Horace Brooks of Atlanta five and six sisters all of Chattanooga and Atlanta. Daughter of the late Reverend A Brooks this is the first death in the family in 33 years. Funeral conducted by Reverend Win Tidwell with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery Chattanooga.
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Mrs. Oxony Raper
Vernon
Sod Poll Street
Ciattanooga
Ton
Tness
Baptist Church
Alka
Harley
Fiore
Johnie Mas
Horace
Mary Pearl
Howard
Mre
Satine Brooks
Horace Brooks
Atlanta
Myre
J. B. Pearse
MW. Cooper
BO Howard
Barton
Chattanooga
Henry Waggoner
Misa Cordle Brooks
Revo
A. Brooks
Win
Tidwell
Forest Hill Cemetery
Chittarron
Baptist Women To Meet At First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist church will hold a regular business session Monday afternoon at the First Baptist church. A feature will be the reading of a letter from Miss Blanche Groves, formerly of Vernon and now a missionary in China. A full attendance is desired.
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Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Blanche Groves
Vernon
China
Vernon Team in Four Games This Week
The Vernon high school basketball team won two games this week and faces Crowell high school plus Kirkland in upcoming matchups. Vernon defeated Kirkland 81 to by Kirkland at Kirkland and beat Crowell et Crowell. Parrvold faces Vernon in a fast finrvard clash as Crowell aims to rebound.
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Kirkland High School
Kirkland
Crowell High School
Crowell
Vernon
Youiht Coweh Wilemon
Parrvold
Finrvard
Dtarvald
Wichita
Hoge
Judge Griffiths Marries Two Couples Here This Week
Judge Griffiths performed two marriage ceremonies this week in Vernon and Amarillo. On Tuesday, Ramael Pel tery wed Mies Dean Galley at the courthouse. the groom is a resident of Amarillo and the bride is from Amarillo. They plan to live in Amarillo. Wednesday night, at his northwest Vernon home, he wed W Sanders to Mies Kalanna Thana. their residence location was not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Td. Griffithe
Marriet Ramael Peltery
Mies Dean Galley
Court House
Belfery
Amarillo
Taday
Thin Eliy
Amaurillo
Hia
Vernon
W Sanders
Oxford Oil Company Finds 200 Barrels in Waggoner No 1
The Oxford Oil Company's No 1 well in Waggoner section 99, block 14 produced about 200 barrels, marking the week's main development in the South Vernon pool. A nearby gasser in Manual Company's No 1 Zippertein, east of the pool, was logged at 1281 feet with an estimated flow of ten million cubic feet daily. Multiple wildcat sites and other wells, including Castlebury and Stephenson prospects, are under drill or preparation, as field activity continues despite weather interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Oil Company
Nore
South Vernon Pool
Joll
Oxford
Manual of
Compainy
Zippertein
South Verne Company
Stephens
Levy
WL & LT. CL
Joy Clork
Baldridge & Hotlines
Poitevent Survey
Winnives-St M
Officers Elected for Home Economics Club
The Home Economics Club elected officers for the ensuing term. Miss Ieie Cuscobury was named president with Mrs. Ben Loutwyler as first vice president and Mrs. H A Conner as second vice president. Other officers include Mrs. W E Colley secretary and treasurer, Miss Ken Vaughn corresponding secretary, Mrs. Snymes McCrary, etivie, Mrs. A E Rogers press reporter, and Mrs. Dee Norwood parliamentarian. A program on Art Appreciation was presented and a two course menu served by Mrs. A E Winston, Miss Leon Vaughn, and Mrs. $8 BE Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Marvin Shary
Ie Ie
Ken Vaughn
Snvmes
McCrary
Evitie
A. E. Rogers
Dee Norwood
A. E. Winston
Leon Vaughn
BE. Smith
Tomorrow Last Day To Use Old Auto License Plates Here
The sheriff’s office reports from Austin that arrests will begin Sunday for drivers operating autos with 1924 plates. Vernon and Wilburg residents without new 1925 plates are urged to secure them immediately to avoid penalties this enforcement period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Austin
Vernon
Wilburger
Minister Kopp to Tour West for Junior College Funds
Rev L P Kopp pastor of Central Christian church plans February tour of western congregations to raise funds for Randolph College a junior college at Cisco established by the Christian church of Texas He will travel Saturday night and be away the entire month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Kopp
Central Christian Church
Vernon
Christian Church
Mr. Kopp
Randolph College
Cisco
Christian Church of Texas
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Marquise D
Bryant
Mi” System
L. Baker
Methodist Sunday School
Methodist
Ellingson
Katherine Mossman
Alexander Nosshin
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Alexander Mooslin
Dorothy
Denver Road
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Flor
Roy A.haynes
Herbert Hoover
John J. Kietey
Commerce
President Coolidge
Commerce Post
Washington
Roy A. Haynes
Allan A. Ryan
Thomas Fortune Ryan
America
New York Stock Exchange
Stutz
John J. Kelly
New York
Coolidge
Edward N. Morgan
Methodist OF
the Meeting of the Methodist Ty
Oscar Raper
Baptist
Gwe
Piotys Crowell
Harrold
the Vernon High School
Judge Griffiths
Mutual
Bie Gasser
McCamey-Sheerin
Home Economics
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