Trial of Murder Case at Quanah Draws Attention
Dramatic climax in the murder trial of Myrtle Gafford unfolds as she takes the stand to defend herself against charges linked to a deadly Crowell shooting. Defense presents a pattern of family feuds and alleged forced union over the Bell family, while the state counters with prearranged conflict claims. Witnesses describe the shooting as it occurred outside the Crowell picture show, with testimonies from relatives and neighbors shaping the narrative. The trial proceeds with defense and rebuttal, aiming for a verdict by week’s end.
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C Quanah
Myrtle Gafford
Jim Gafford
Steve Bell
Crowell
Fred Bell
Senator Bell
Suetta
Sue Etta Gafford
3Ell
Everett Bell
Bell
Gafford
Fred
W.S. Bell
Georgian traveler seeks groceries before限 limits the pace
A Georgian farmer named Peo Mueh travels from the mountains with corn and sweet potatoes, planning to trade for groceries. Approaching town he notes a sign limiting speed to fifteen miles an hour and, prodding his oxen, exclaims that they cannot reach the pace.
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Moun
Fragmented small-town chatter from Vernon newsline
Local notes from Vernon include a wedding update and light social chatter. Mentions Tobin, Shreveport trip, visits by Mrs Freeman of Minden, and Silk shirting at Crow Sisters. Staff and area residents Strickland Holt Havens travel through Vernon. Verna Lucker and Enid Metarrol return from Fort Worth Rebekah state assembly.
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Verna Lucker
Enid Metarrol
Fort Worth
Rehbekah
Tanlac credited for dramatic health turnaround
Music teacher Louise Cantril of Los Angeles reports dramatic gains after starting Tanlac. She says kidney trouble, fainting spells, and poor appetite improved, and she regained strength and weight. The ad cites Vernon Vernon Ferguson Drug Co and Wilson Drug Store among others as Tanlac outlets.
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Rs Louise Cantril
Bint Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Wesse
Kenton Residents Visit Relatives This Week
Mr and Mrs T F Bogte of Kenton Tennessee are spending the week at the home of Mr and Mrs D T Greene Mrs Bogle is Mr Greene s sister W OD Satterwhite has purchased a three room house and an acre of land in southwest Vernon from Lo AL Poster The Vernon Overland Company reports the sale of an Overland Model 4 touring car to the Carner OL Company
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T. F. Bogte
Kenton, Tenn
W. OD. Satterwhite
Vernon
Lo AL Poster
Vernon Overland Company
Carner OL Company
Car ride sparks new acquaintance in lively Scottish dialogue
In a short comic sketch Danny Scot Sandy and John sit in a car as a pretty girl enters and smiles at Scot. Englishman asks if he knows her. Scot replies yes and plans to sit with her once she pays her fare, with humor about the fare.
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Sandy
John
Keesee of Odell Visits Vernon on Business
J N Keesee of Odell traveled to Vernon on Wednesday for business matters.
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J. .N Keesee
Odell
Vernon
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Wilbarger County
Yvernr House
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Crow Sisters
Os. Buchanan
W. H. Rovers
Regina Greene
Shreveport
Tanisha
T ¢ Freeman
Minden, Louisigne
Mrs
Ella Jones
West Pease Stret
Strickland
W. H. Holt
G. W. Havens
Harrold
Vernon Wednesday
Miss Cantril
Tanlac
T M. Ferguson Drue Co
Wilson Drne
R. J. Belcher
Chas. T. Wood, Prop
North Main
Clemr Derovides
Purina
Brown’s Cash Grocery
Danny Scot
Femirs
Sting
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John Deere
Southwestern
John A. Gaut
J.D. Key
Texas
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McFall Tractor & Supply Co
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