Trial of Murder Case at Quanah Draws Attention
W D Berry of Vernon assists District Attorney James V Leak in the murder trial of Mrs Myrtle Gafford, charged in the 1919 Crowell death of State Senator W S Bell. Proceedings in Quanah feature tense spectators, witness testimony, map sketches, and dispute over venue as prosecutors seek a premeditated verdict.
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Quanah
W. D. Berry
Vernon
James V. Leak
W. S. Bell
Myrtle Gafford
Jim Gafford
Forty-Sixth District
Crowell
Bell
Gafford
Foard County
J. M. Hill
Crowel
Ed. ?. Bomar
Paul Williams
Joe Brown
W. L. Ricks
Senator Bell
Ricks
Fred Bell
James V
Pioneer Builder of Vernon Dies at 67 in Vernon
W. W. Greever a veteran Wilbarger county contractor and builder died at his South Vernon home on March 17 from acute indigestion five days before his 68th birthday. He moved to Vernon in 1885 after earlier arrivals in Van Alstyne and helped erect many early business structures still prominent. Born March 15, 1857 in Johnson County Tennessee, he married Sallie E. Wood in 1876 and left seven children, six surviving. Members of his family and friends attended the funeral, with relatives from Oklahoma and Texas towns present.
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Wilbarger County
South Vernon
Vernon
Greever
Johan County
Tennessee
Mr. Greever
Sallie E. Wood
van Alstyne
Texas
Grayson County
H. K. Greever
Drinking Fountain Arrives for State Aid Schools
Drinking fountains have arrived for the state aid school of Wilbarger county. A member of the school board or teaching staff is to call for them. County Superintendent J No F Pulcher notes the gravity fed design uses a simple closed water keg, requiring no mug or container. This sanitary feature fulfills conditions for state aid and supports student health.
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Wilbarger County
J. No F Pulcher
Pouncey Pleased After Fort Worth Odd Fellows Meet
W D Pouncey returned from Fort Worth where he attended the Grand Lodge and Department Council of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He called it the most interesting meet he had ever attended with about 4000 in attendance and noted D H Henry George Backus and Fred Ridgeway were present. He mentioned plans to attend Waco next year and that he has been an Odd Fellow for 24 years.
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D. H. Henry
George Backus
Fred Ridgeway
Waco
Pouncey
Grand Lodge
Few report failures noted in Wilbargel tax drive
Henry Wampler deputy collector of internal revenue reported that most county residents complied with the duvome tax filing amid a week of outreach. Two young men, unsure if late submissions were allowed, learned their income fell under exemption after inquiry and avoided fines of up to 1000 dollars.
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Internal Revenue
Wilbargel County
Steve Maryel to wrestle George Laner in Wichita Falls bout
Steve Maryel travels to Wichita Falls Friday for a wrestling match with George Laner of New Orleans at the Camel Social Athletic Club. The card also features Henry Irslinger defending the middleweight crown against Harry De Metral of Houston and a battle royal. Maryel, managed by Jeff, has trained two weeks and is in strong condition as local fans eagerly anticipate the event.
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Steve Maryel
Wichita Falls
George Laner
New Orleanas
Camel Social-Athletic Club
Henry Irslinger
Harry Demetral
Houston
Lewis Maryel
Jeff
Wichita
Mr. Maryel
Delco Tight Dealers Convention Presence in Dayton
C M Ladd attends the Delco Tight Dealers convention in Dayton Ohio this week as the agent for the section. He represents the company at the event and will meet with other dealers and describe product offerings and services.
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C. M. Ladd
Dayton
Ohio
Delco Tight
Mr. Ladd
Open shop plan sparks wage talk in Vernon
Coffee replies to claim that open shop saves money on a San Antonio job without cutting wages. He says efficiency matters, open shop allows flexible labor, and Vernon will be an open shop town with no wage cuts. Multiple speakers defend open shop and predict Vernon will adopt it despite criticism.
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Vernon
le P
Elon
Vietrene
Oklahoma man buys Pony Key home for West Texas move
J. M. Ryan of Oklahoma purchases the Pony Key place and will establish his residence in Vernon. A retired farmer, he declares Vernon the best town in West Texas for his new home and will move there at once.
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J. M. Ryan
Oklahoma
Pony Key
Mr. Ryan
Vernon
West Texas
Widow Julia Pearson Attends Wellington Funeral of Son-in-Law
Mrs Julia Pearson traveled to Wellington this week for the funeral of J R Riley her son in law. The deceased left a wife and six children and had formerly resided in Tolbert where he lived three years. He married a sister of Mrs C Cook of Vernon.
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Julia Pearson
Wellington
J. R. Riley
Tolbert
C. Cook
Vernon
Many FLEECED By Plant Swindles
Victims in the county report a plant swindle linked to summer farming ads. Promoters promised healthy tomato and vegetable transplants at fair rates but shipped lifeless stock from Georgia and Alabama. Purchasers who paid up front found no recourse, urging neighbors to buy only from reputable nurseries.
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Georgia
Alabama
House Growhnett Plante
Vernon to Host Animat Spring Style Show Week
Wichita Falls busliewe men are expected to Vernon later in the week for the Animat Spring Style Show to be hosted by Wichita Valle next Monday evening. A baseball game between the New York Giants and Boston Red Sox is slated for Katy Park at 4 p.m. as a featured event. The Style Show begins at 7 p.m. with local merchants planning displays rivaling those in any Southwest city.
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Wichita Falls
Have White Way of Their Own in Wilbarger County
The Wilbarger County Abstract Company, M. Ladd, California State Life Insurance, American Railway Express, Vernon Electric Company, and the Auto Tire and Battery Company have installed a string of four foot apart lights in front of their business houses. The power comes from M. Ladd's Delco-Light System, creating a bright white way.
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Wilbarger County Abstract Company
Vernon Votes 216 to 92 for Road Tax Winning Easy Majority
Vernon approved a special road tax with little opposition in a Tuesday election. Twelve of seventeen boxes reported 216 yes to 92 no, with several boxes not reporting and one box not voting. Officials say the fund will restore deteriorated roads and bridges after prior underfunding.
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Vernon
Fa SS
Runaway Boy Still Missing After Sheriff Ruse
Percy Benson of Grandfield Oklahoma was picked up by local deputies and placed in custody after his parents' arrival home. Despite the arrangement and transfer to the care of a camp program, the runaway boy Ted Y remained missing when the parents met the train at Grandfield.
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Percy Benson
Grandfield
Oklahoma
Ruaway
Ted Y
Lost Lady's Trunk Recovered Near Tolbert
M. 8. Swinburn of near Tolbert holds a lady's trunk found on the road near Tolbert. He believes it was lost from a vehicle traveling to or from Chillicothe. The trunk contains feminine finery but no identifying marks or papers.
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Tolbert
Chillicothe
Bricklayers Signal Open Shop Stand Against Rule Breaks
Vernon resident Gib Baskerville of the bricklayers union says bricklayers will not work on open shop jobs. He warns if open shop is imposed, building operations will be suspended. Baskerville emphasizes the union’s discipline and the risk of trouble for open shop efforts.
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Gib Baskerville
Vernon
ISSS
Bricklayers’ Union
Baskerville
Bricklayers
Elk Lodge Installed In Vernon Aims To Grow
Vernon celebrated the installation of its Elk Lodge the 83rd town in the United States to host such an event. Officers named include Rey C. Russell exalted ruler and W. A. Atchison credited for pushing the charter. A banquet followed the ceremonies as Vernon plans a permanent lodge home and Tuesday meetings while a petition drive adds over forty new members.
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Rey C. Russell
Pol. McCarter
HL. Hall
kKnight
Harry Mason
Eeture Jung Knight
FE. Murchison
Emory Rhoads
TO. Withers
Esquire
D. Greene
Tilers J. 1
M. Collins
Inner Guard
Elks
Vernon
Tittlechock
Plainview
Dalhart
Amarillo
Childress
Quanah
Wichita Falls
Haskell
Electra
Elks Lodge
W. A. Atchison
Elks Club
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Vernon Lodge
Elkg
Dempit
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