Houdine controversy stirs readers on spiritualism claims
Vernon and nation weigh Houdini’s challenge to spirits versus Bible doctrine. A press sheet cites Walter Harttiall on Houdini’s tests, asserting dead know nothing and cannot return, while Mr Mall and Mr Hall link spirit terms to breath and body. A poem by YW Pearson of Vernon ends the piece.
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Walter Harttiall
Houdini
Trendini
Mr. Hail
Mr. Houdini
Mr. Mall
Mr. Hall
Imposter Uses Bible to Swindle in Vernon and Counties
A man posing as a publishing agent for Bible and Nature books collected payments without delivering books in Vernon and surrounding counties. Ministers were approached, one paid for a Bible and wall stones, another attempted medicine via a false claim. The publisher disavowed the man, sheriff seeks a short heavy man with derby, fat, and glasses using gall stones to lure victims.
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Llocal
Vernon
Mn Publishing Company
Nent
Edmondson
Community notes recount visits and attendance across towns
The column lists visits and gatherings as farmers celebrate rain, with numerous names from Lockett Vernon Electra and Duncan area families visiting relatives and attending services. Names include Mr. and Mrs. David G. Feller, Arnold and Hugo, Mrs. W. J. Martin, Mrs. Will Bleging, Miss Roath Cain, Miss Mattie Likely, Ray Billings and son, Fe Franke, T. L. Westerman, Ben Drvis, K. P. Likely, E N. Tillery, H. G. Hammons, George Tix, and others visiting Vernon, Electra, and Dallas areas.
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Brown
Lockett
Union
David G. Feller
Arnold
Hugo
Martin
Will Blegging
W. A
Roath Cain
Mattie
Ray Billings
Ray
Vernon
Franke
Mes. T. Ll, Westerman
Oklainion
Lteward Liemens
Ben Drvis
K.P. Likely
Electra
John
E N. Tillery
H. G. Hammons
Iowa
Tark
W. A. Hammons
Silas Starr Injured in Odell Road Car Turnover
Silas B. Starr of Odell was badly hurt Friday when a loaded cotton seed truck turned over near the Odell road railroad crossing and pinned him. He suffered a deep gash in the left leg and severe bruises. another passenger escaped with minor injuries. After treatment at Moore hospital, Starr returned home to recover. Also noted are visits from relatives in Georgia and Mississippi and news of a Los Angeles trip by Mrs. Edwards Wheeler.
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Odell Road
Starr
Moore Hospital
Starre
Wichita Falls Residents Active in City and State
Mark Tindsey of Wichita Falls attended events in the city Sunday. JR Bradstreet left for Wheeler Monday to stay with relatives for an indefinite period. Miss Cartie Belle Thomas returned from Austin where she attended Texas University. N Warilton of Wichita Falls was here on business yesterday.
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Mark Tindsey
Wichita Falls
JR. Bradstreet
Wheeler Monday
Cartie Belle Thomas
Austin
Texas University
Mo N. Warilton
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Library
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Prince Chap
Chautauqua
Brown News
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Dallas
Mrs
Ti, Pes
Ferguson & Lindsey
Zachry & McCaleb
Guyer News
S. C. Pate
John Potts
Noma Lee Pate
Moren
Hanks
Mr. Wilde
County Fite
B.S. Pate
Ed Whirlow
M. G. Gardner
Clynch
Berty Taylor
Fode
Keeton
R. W Taylor
O. B
Vanelo Lewis
McClure
Mie Eiliott
C. D. Shamburger
A. E. Johnson
Silas Starr
Silas B. Starr
Odell
Mrs. Dorsie Chism
AL J. Frazier
Sondas
Hdwards
Milieherville
Georgia
B. W. Smith
Tpapélo
Mississippi
J. R. Allison
Mesdameos Edwards
Smith
Lois and
Florence Allison
EK. Ed. Wheeler
Los Angeles
California
FE. Spears
Fisk
Southwestern Imp. CO
Vernon, Texas
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Hlf. McKibbin
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