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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
7
W D Wilhoit longtime Brown Shoe Company representative and oil field investor died Monday in Abilene. He headed the Wilhoite Syndicate in the Sigler field and held an office in Vernon during the oil boom. He lived in Fort Worth where his wife survives him. he had several brothers.
Salt water was encountered in the West Vernon well at a depth of feet, prompting temporary suspension of work. The strike occurred last Thursday as drillers await a new string of casing. operations expected to resume soon. J. W. Sneed and GT Wilkins visited Padneal Sunday.
Two nicely furnished light housekeeping rooms with modern conveniences for rent. Contact Mrs. Robert Hoyle at 602 East Wilbarger Street or call 322 for details. A large south bedroom is also available.
Three mules reported missing one bay and two dark colored two are around 17 hands high. Deliver to Frank Neal at Parker Smith Meat Market. Reward offered 250 each.
By order of sale issued in the Peck versus Derr suit No. 1758, the sheriff will sell at Vernon on the first Tuesday in July the northwest quarter and south half of the southwest quarter of Block 40 and adjacent lot, to satisfy a judgment for BLT AG in favor of A V Peck plus costs. Sale at court house door, Wilbarger County, Texas.
On the first Saturday in June at Pal de Anetion near City Hall the pound will sell to the highest bidder two estrayed animals. A large male sorrell horse aged about seven with J brand, owner unknown. A black horse mule about five years old, 1000 pounds, left jaw brand, owner KDOW. Sold by MWe A Tt Hall Pound Mister before Mayor Harry Mason on June 6, 1921.
A fragmented report hints at an engagement between Princess Marty of England and Prince Alexander, Regent of Serbia. It notes expectations of a wedding in August and references Princess Mary’s birth and titles, with unclear details about dates and confirmation.
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