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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
3
Countywide drive raises 390 495 for War Savings Stamps with pledges from $5 to $1 000. Most adults were called to participate, and few signed unable to buy notes. A business bank committee allocated the county quota, distributing pledges by ability. Some residents increased their pledges, while the system relied on willing contributors to meet the goal.
Boschee's German Syrup advertised as a remedy for coughs sore throats and lung inflammation promising restful nights and easy mornings. An Army notice reports Corporal Edward Lehman a charter member of the 48th Company 165th Depot Brigade transferred to the 23rd Battalion to help manage 12 000 recruits last week at Camp Travis.
A long extract lists numerous Vernon residents and households including titles and names such as A Allison A Arlingham and J A.Collier in several towns like Dawson Valley West Vernon and Cresecent Cove. The compiled names appear as a subscription or membership roster with modest sums noted for some entries. The item closes noting Mrs J R Lewellen's return from Sevier visiting relatives.
J A Baird at Record office invites offers including fresh cow as partial payment. R EL Lee departed last night for Cleburne to visit his father BE Lee, aged 50. Mrs FE D Trevathan returned Friday from Wichita Falls to see relatives. Miss Jean Lewellen returned from Seymour and Dallas. Miss Ruby Lee Jones left Tuesday to visit sister Miss Pautine Jones and relatives in Oklahoma City.
C F Flowers returned from Dallas after spending last week at a special school of instruction for Pelco Light dealers.
Vernon women decide to close the War Savings bank during July and August due to heat and over-pledging in Wilbarger county. The thrift drive reports two weeks of sales totaling 802,250.50 with multiple committees and leaders contributing, including Enid McCarroll and J A Bareky.
Compact marketable base for the Williams Steel Princess aims at small farmers. Describes the light simple sturdy all steel build with ample power and strength marketed for new folders mailed on request.
Works Tearing Out Floor For North Square Renovation. Work by Works Rate & Supply Co starts removal in the building it occupied on the north side of the public square before moving to the Summeroar building. Perkins Timberlake plans extensive alterations costing about 30000 to three adjacent stores to ready spaces for Woolworth and Perkins Timberlake by fall.
Funeral services for Mrs. M E McConnell of Frederick Oklahoma were held in Vernon at the W O Greever residence. Rev W T Rouse and Rev Elmer Ridgeway officiated. Interment was in Past View Cemetery. She died Monday at her son J E McConnell’s home after an illness of several days. She lived in Vernon sixteen years, later moving to Frederick. Survivors include four children J B McConnell Mrs C B Greever John McConnell and Cleveland McConnell. The Record extends sympathy to the family.
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