Fire losses in Vernon exceed prior year totals in January
Fire Marshal Bratton reports Vernon January losses at about 252,280, surpassing all of last year. Losses split between homes and businesses include the Crawford and Lundy residences and the Farmers State Bank blaze, with added costs from Dr. Ballard and Bonner & Sterex. He urges a paid fire department to improve readiness and cut damages.
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Vernon
R. HL. Bratton
Farmers State Bank
Dr. S. Ballard
Bonner & Sterex
South Main Street
Bratton
Library Receives International Sunday School Lesson Book
The focal library receives a book of sermon on the International Sunday School Lessons. It also acknowledges three fiction works and popular novels from Miss Mona Key and Miss Dollie, along with "History of Greece" by E. S. Shuckburgh and "Story of the Earth" by Douglas Archibald. The Forest by Steward White and "Chief of the Flying U" by Bower are among new titles.
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Focal Library
Sermel
Uhindks
Dollie
Exsix
Smith
Mona Key
Shuckburgh
Douglas Archibald
Asy
Steward White
Great Woods
Grace
Richmond
Kate Langly Bosher
Bh. M. Bower
Pr. Archibald
Edward Ennee
Two Mexicans Found Dead in Dugout on Blankenship Farm
A man and a Mexican companion were found dead in a dugout on P. E. Blankenship’s farm, about a mile south of the Whitne Joe schoolhouse. Inquest led by Justice J. Griffiths concluded death by asphyxiation, likely from a closed dugout and stifling stove pipe. Both men had worked cotton nearby last week and were seen near the dugout Sunday before dying. Bodies to be buried at Mast View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EL. Blankenship
Vernon
J. Griffiths
Bhah
W. A
Mr. Blankenship
Blankenship
Justice Griffiths
Mast View
Vernon Commandery Names Knights Templar Officers
The en suing year officers were chosen Tuesday night by Vernon Commandery No. 80 Knights Templar. Eminent Commander A. V. McCelvey Generalissimo Cy Long Captain General S. R. Pinkston Prelate EL L. Witty Senior Warden M. Napier Junior Warden I. B. Sewell Treasurer W. E. Huggins Recorder Appointive officers to be announced later by the incoming Eminent Commander. Installations set for the February regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Commandery No. Ao
Knights Templar
A.V. McCelvey
Cy Long
S. R. Pinkston
EL L. Witty
M. Napier
Fur trapping profits rise in Wilbarger county
Residents note a wide spread trapping season with many hides sold in Vernon totaling about $540. W M Crutchfield reports paying $500 for furs and White Produce Co about $50. Common catches include wallaby hides and raccoon opossum. A St Louis fur auction recently grossed over $6 million.
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Zen
Wilbarger County
Criass
Vernon
W. M. Crutchfield
Missionary Ruths Hold Bible Study At Church
The Missionary Ruths will meet in the pastor's study of the Methodist church at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. G. Sherman leading the Bible study.
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Ruths
Methodist Church
J. G. Sherman
New Names Added to County-Wide Road Committee
Wilbarger county advances its road plan with a second meeting of committeemen from all precincts to map roads, costs, bond amounts, and petition forms. Key figures include W. A. Fise, Lon Bynes, M. Wingo, and many others as the group expands to two members per precinct.
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W. A. Fise
Yx. Pitts
Lon Bynes
Sullivan
Dy Mo Wingo
FY Stark
Cobb
Dave Melton
Albert Stone
Miner Shaw
Hawley
Lockett
To. Milnes
R. P. Price
George Ker
Fi BR. White
W. B. Covert
R, Collins
Raumilton
R. Vo Harrell
de Stowhuned
Clarde Millon
Ro Caldwell
P. M. Haney
Tinddleston
Gillis
J. Huttrell
Sint FL
Key
Ib Lichurdaon
M. Rainwater
Gaver
T. CL. Frost
RR. Brooks
Wilbarger County Quota Seen For Fifth Liberty Loan
County Chairman N R Heath estimates Wilbarger county’s Fifth Liberty Loan quota and hopes it will be announced soon to start campaign work in April. He predicts the total may be near seven million dollars with higher interest bonds shorter maturity, aided by oil interests, crepe prospects, and farmer planting schedules.
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Wilbarger
Heath
Rus
Special freight rate extended to March 1 for farmers
County Agent N Re Disdal announces the special freight rate for farm feed shipments remains in effect until March 2. Despite prior notices of expiration, verification via telegram confirms continuation. Demand for feed is heavy. little relief expected before March 1. Farmers must obtain a county agent permit to receive the half rate on freight charges.
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N. Re
Disdal
Me Visdal
Tisdal
Wilbarger County
Pierce begins extensive improvements at Vernon building hotel
Mr Pierce plans to remodel the Vernon building hotel owned by him. The lobby is being repainted and remodeled, private baths are being added, and most interior spaces will be repaired and improved to ensure sanitary conditions.
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Pierce
Fe Ie Tel Vernon
Blue Ribbon Oil Company Formed in Wichita Falls Area
Charles F. Spencer, former congressional candidate, is linked to a new oil venture named Blue Ribbon Oil Co. Plans include 25 acres in the Low Park field with shares valued at par and drilling to start within a month. The company lists officers and directors in Vernon with strong acreage nearby and high per acre values cited.
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Watkins
Lowa Park
Je Teluu
Pomeonth
Wielita
Elds
Stine Ribbon Cone Pty
M.og. Neathery
YR Renfro
Harry Mason
And
Plath
Charles F. Spencer
Wichita Falls
Backus
Mth
Neahery
D. HH. Pendleton
Four Year Old Charles Lawrence Dies After Illness
The body of four year old Charles Lawrence was shipped to Paradise Wise County last Tuesday night. He was the son of Mr and Mrs R P Lawrence living north of Vernon. The child died Tuesday after a brief illness with influenza and pneumonia.
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Little Charles Lawrence
Paradise
Wise County
Rop. Lawrence
Vernon
Pei Nionia
May Name Ship in Honor of Vernon
The article discusses plans to name a ship in honor of Vernon and references Liberty lavishities and county and city committees. It mentions the Federal government and observers, with notes on quotas and subscriber figures. Heath county and Liberty town committees are cited in relation to allocations and approvals.
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Vernon
Heath
County
Etalon
naWkine
Cotes Ae
Harrold weighs vote on $250000 good road bonds
In Harrold precinct a petition for a defined weeds district and a $250,000 road bond election was disputed as faulty. Officials note Harrold’s sparse voting base and road gaps if districts merge, with county-wide bonds as an alternative. Judge McHugh says a granted petition wouldn’t block a county bond issue.
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Gayine
East Vernon Oklivuson
Budge
Methugh
Mttormey
White
Austin
Harrold
Ers
Colorado
Oke Lamnion
East Vernon
Okbninton
Box
Tharfold Commissioners
FE. Tl. McHugh
Uat
Teon
Revere
Mudgett Leaves County Post for Wichita Falls Oil Work
Mudgett resigns as deputy county clerk and relocates to Wichita Falls to pursue opportunities in the oil industry. Earlier he resided in Wichita Falls before moving to Ve pon.
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Mudgett
Wichita Falls
W. A. Mudgett
Counlyerk
Wichitie Falls
Enwigze
Mar
Wichita Fall
Sxfore
Ve Pon
Poultry Show Plans At Frederick February 25 26 27
A Man Donges plans to send Buff Orpingtons to Frederick Poultry Show on February 25 26 and 27 with several other poultry fanciers expected from Titman County. Special prize of 10 for any one variety second prize 5 third prize 2 for largest display of a breed 5 with second prize 2 50. Heaviest peep prize 2. Individual prizes 50 percent of entrance fees for first prize 35 percent for second 1 percent for third.
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Donges
Frederick
Titman County
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