Chamber exposes fake forloo money scam in Vernon
A Vernon chamber of commerce probe uncovers a telegram scam run by Frank Doe who claimed his wife was dying and that a child was dead to beg rail fare. Investigators traced inconsistencies, found no Texarkana contact, and warned that two major fronts could cost local business up to ten thousand dollars.
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Chamber of Commerce
Texarkana
Chamber of Commerce Rts
Chamber
Chillicothe
Ohee
Frank Doe
Ytexarkana
Western Union
John Smith
Doe
Smith
Boe
Vermion
Pexar
Vernon
City Health Officer
Wiro
Frank Jooe
B.C. Middleton
City Health
Mallager
Charmber of Commerce
Dallas traders visit Vernon for annual trade exposition
The nineteenth annual trade excursion of Dallas chamber and manufacturers association arrives in Vernon Saturday evening May 22 at 7:05 for fifty minutes. Ten coaches on a special train will unload and march uptown behind a band for a welcome address by Vernon business leaders. The trip aims to sharpen ties with Vernon folk and thank them for past business, with no soliciting of orders.
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Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers’ Association of Dallas
Vernon
Vernon Chambber of Commerce
Busi
Toreur City
Dallas
Rosl Coffee
Loan Chamber of Commerce
County Sheriff busts pasture card game near town
Sheriff W. A. Ish reported a raid in Hiatt's pasture where eight players ante up $19.80 each, totaling $319.80 per person for the county fund. Twelve participants escaped during the operation, which noted the pasture's recent popularity with a certain element.
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Wilbarger County
W. A. Ish
Mr. Ish
Hiatt
Ish
Beginning paving on East Wilbarger street resuming
Paving has begun on East Wilbarger during the best week yet for excavation and curb with gutter work. TH McCollan manager Dick Standifer says material and labor are on hand to sustain progress. Delays annoyed contractors and city as crushed rock shortages tied up equipment and funds for months. After Wilbarger, the crew will move to other streets with minimal traffic disruption.
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Wilbarger
Dick Standifer
TH. K. McCollan
Standifer
Vernon High Wins Twice in Saturday Baseball
Vernon sluggers powered two victories against Quanah 29 to 2 and Harold Friday 12 to 4. The Lome boys starred with strong hitting and sturdy teamwork while Baird pitched an airtight game and received strong support from his teammates.
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Vernon Sluggers
Quanah
Harold
Vernon
Lome Boys
Baird
Boys Sought to Cut Weeds in Vernon at 50 Cents
The Federated clubs of Vernon seek boys to cut weeds for 50 cents an hour to keep the town free of weed jungles. Leaders across Vernon organize sections and designate chairwomen for the campaign. Homeowners are urged to cooperate, with rubbish hauling arranged by the Civic League. The effort continues all summer under federated club guidance.
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Federated
Vernon
Southwest
Mes
Booa. Williams
Delphians
South Central
Emory Rhoads
Home Science Club
Southeast Vernon
J. W. Wheatley
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Northwest Vernon
1. H. Henry
Methodist Missionary Society
North Central Vernon
Y. BE. McCurdy
Northeast Vernon
8. BE. Lievd
Culture Club
W. H. Huggins
J. N. Johnson
Civic League
Federated Clubs
Mridgetts Move to South Wheeler Street Home
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mridgett have moved to their home on South Wheeler street, marking a relocation within the community and a fresh chapter for the family.
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W. A. Mridgett
South Wheeler Street
Robinson drills in shallow well for ten barrels
Robison has a ten barrel well on his lease in section 25, block TS, at about 225 feet. Will begin another well Monday on the same section as the Liberty dry hole located three quarters of a mile away. Previous shallow pumpers produced three to five barrels daily before being abandoned as oil dropped below 50 cents. Drillers expect five barrels or more, but colleagues believe ten barrels is possible. Vernon visitors have toured the site near Harrold.
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Vol. Robinson
Mrr. Robinson
Liberty
Robinson
Shive and Piper retire from Massie grocery firm
Shive and Mounett Piper have retired from the grocery firm of Massie Shive and Piper. Their interests will be purchased by stockholders of Massie Vernon Grocery Company. Vernon will act as manager for both stores, with no change in current locations. The Massie system operates fourteen stores across Texas and Oklahoma.
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Massie
Texas
Oklahoma
Decomposed Murdered Man Found In Tolbert Well
The decomposed body of a murdered man was found in a Tolbert area well on the Simmons farm. A rent receipt to P. S. Sutton dated October 25, 1910, and other personal items were found. identity is unconfirmed. Sheriff Ish is investigating with the body brought to a local undertaking establishment.
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H.C. Simmons
Tolbert
P. S. Sutton
Tucker
Liberal
Kansas
Red Line Auto Livery
New York Investors Look After Vernon Interests
F Dean and R K Jenkins of New York City are in Vernon to oversee local interests. They hold property near the Penn Burke well, once West Vernon property. Dean says the outlook here is encouraging.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Central Park
New York City
Roosevelt Central Park Memorial League
F. Dean
R. K. Jenkins
Vernon
West Vernon
Wilbarger County Democrats Back Wilson Administration in Precinct Contests
Vernon county politics split over chair vacancy as administration delegates seated in Precinct No 2 while Bailey faction held a separate convention. West side meeting saw temp leadership chosen and resolutions praising Woodrow Wilson led by a majority. East side held two conventions with resolutions supporting the administration and the war effort.
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Wilbarger County
Court House
East Vernon
Woodrow Wilson
Bailey
Paley
Odell
Pharrold
Downs
Thinds
Ollmanion
Polbert
West Vernon
Mast Veron
Farmers Valley
Barge
West Side
District Court Room
Young
Toeman
Precinct News
Perlock
George J
Democratic National Administration
J. G Dodson
Cecil Storey
Cook
Washington
Republic
East Side
Vernon
J. A. Birdsong
St. Page
J. A. FE. Young
Justice of Peace
Jack Love
Todh Rouse
Civic League Tees Up Vernon Clean Up Drive
The Civic League with a 200 member base launches a city cleaning campaign in Vernon Texas praising the town as the cleanest Hitfle area. Honorary members include Mayor Harry Mason and chamber and federation leaders as volunteers pledge trash removal at no cost with widespread support and low dues.
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Vernon
Texas
Civic League and Federated clubs noted as separate groups
Mrs. Lisman emphasizes that the Civic League and the Federated clubs are distinct organizations, calling attention to their separate identities amid mentions of local names like Summerour, S McColloch, F H Hamp ton, City Drug Store, Perkins Timberlake, Emory Rhoads, R B Gibson, W A Wilheim, McCelvey Grocery Co, Guy Waggoner, Peoples' Bakery, Margdoll & Stanley, John Brown, Rice & Davis, Baker Bros. Drug Store, and The Vernon Record.
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The
Civic League
Vernon
Harry Mason
Ro EL Coffee
Chamber of Commerce
W. HL Huggins
Federated Clubs
W. TL Huggins
T. V. Lisman
W. O. Powell
Fr. L. Massie
W. ©. Anderson
J. V. Townsend
J. J. Parker
Mgg
Katherine Waggoner
Tom Ling
G. Hawkins
W. G. Button
Dixon Dry Goods Co
Berry, Stokes & Killough
Arthur Vernon
City Bakery
T. M. Bergeson Drug Store
Napier Bros
Vernon Drug Co
J. G. Sherman
Guaranty Investment Co
H. FF. McKibbin
Vernon Hotel
S. Davis
T. H. Shive
Summerour
S McColloch
F. H. Hampton
City Drug Store
Perkins Timberlake
Emory Rhoads
R. B. Gibson
W. A. Wilheim
McCelvey Grocery Co
Guy Waggoner
Peoples’ Bakery
Margdoll & Stanley
John Brown
Rice & Davis
Baker Bros. Drug Store
Vernon Record
Lisman
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Apo
O. M. Crenshaw
Vernon High
Wichita Falls
Colonel Roosevelt
Harrold
Shive
Piper
Massie-Vernon Grocery Company
Vernon Mast
Vention
TH. Shive
Aud
Tion
Wo ON. Stokes
J. C. Swaith
B. Dodson
TR. Renfro
Judge EK
J. McHigh
A. Allison
John Reese
George W. Backus
Lon Byars
Bis
Tiarck Houssels
Longe Beach
California
Mr. Houssels
Have
Tal King
Cliude Bennett
J. D. Summerour
Ho PP. McKibben
TL A. Shive
Rena Watts
Sarah J. Rouse
Tees
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