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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
4
Public notice from The Record outlines post office filing for March 8 1879 updates to paper delivery in Vernon Texas. It lists advertising rates for classifieds local notices poetry and display ads and emphasizes prompt corrections for misprints upon editor notification.
The South Plains hearing on rail extensions concluded with Santa Fe opposing Fort Worth and Denver access while Texas lines sought permits to build. Proponents argue rapid regional development hinges on new links to Fort Worth Dallas Wichita Falls and North Texas markets.
The sudden death of William Jennings Bryan removes a dominant figure who shaped American thought and politics. Born the boy orator of the Platte, he rose to national prominence in 1896 and remained a central influence for nearly three decades, shaping party decisions and public discourse despite limited official achievements.
The resignation from the Wilson cabinet and Bryan's death are reflected on as a dramatic ending to a career built on morality and religion. He is praised for unwavering integrity, platform leadership, and a lifetime of service to Christianity and national values. The world mourns a Christian gentleman.
DL Dy. A. I. Howard reports a son of Governor Alf Taylor of Tennessee says the governor is very ill. The plan for a visit by the governor to Dr. Howard is thwarted by illness. The Dixie Fiddlers, led by Dr. Howard, once enjoyed hospitality at the governor’s Nashville mansion during a Greenville lecture tour.
Four couples were issued marriage licenses last week: DPD. McGride and Mrs J Farrell, Wille J. Mmrick and Thelle Marie Davis, Walter B Hoffman and Lora Viola Bell.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Chapman died Monday and was buried yesterday in Fargo Cemetery. The baby was 25 days old.
War Office selects Marshal Philippe Petain to command the French troops sent to Morocco to begin operations against Abd el Krim and the Rif tribesmen. The move positions Petain as the head of the grande force assembled for the campaign.
The item warns that neglecting a small wound can lead to blood poisoning or lockjaw in rare cases, urging disinfection with liquid Borozone and the Borozone Powder for healing. It lists prices for liquid and powder and notes availability at AN Drug Stores.
Mrs Bradford Hancock entertained the Swastika club at 1912 Mesquite Street last week with afternoon games for five tables. A salad and ice course followed the play. Mrs A B Collins and K Altson Arthur Jr of Dallas visited her parents. Miss Sarah Emerson returned home to McKinney after visiting Miss Kathryn Wheatley.
Mrs. T. ti Lisman and her granddaughter Miss Mary of Lismian returned Friday from a visit with Mrs. Lixman's son Hadwin and his wife at Dials.
Mrs H W Norwood received a beautiful past matron's pin at a regular East ern Star meeting held last night at Aminsonic hall. She thanked the chapter for the gift and was noted as a former worthy matron of the chapter.
Vernon Encampment of Odd Fellows held a Thursday night installation at the Odd Fellows' hall on North Main. District Deputy Grand Patriarch conducted the ceremony installing Wy. C Morris chief patriarch TH. Thomas high priest FB CC Seay senior warden BF Ivy junior warden M. Y. Liles BF 2 Coleman and F. FE. Emmett guards J. FP. Roberts inner sentinel T Jillian outer sentinel. Mr and Mrs J N Wright and children returned from a visit with relatives in Winnsboro and Mrs Cassiy Burongus accompanied them home for a visit.
Mosdames R. M. Kelley and Cil ford Pendleton of Adtus Oklahoma spent the weekend in Vernon visiting relatives. Mrs. W. M. Mayo and Mrs. D. F. Williams of Wichita Falls were in Vernon Monday morning visiting T. E. Mayo.
Mrs. W. E. Bradley and her children spent Saturday in Wichita. They visited local shops and returned home in the evening.
Miss Vinita Denar spent the weekend in Chillicothe visiting with friends, enjoying local hospitality and familiar faces during her stay.
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