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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
2
T C Frost reports about 1500 dollars in damage from a Tuesday night storm. A hay barn collapsed crushing a Jersey cow and killing her. A second cow escaped as the fence blew down. Debris and scattered linseed hay spread across the lot while windmill and outhouses were wrecked. Frost says a twister hit the vicinity as doors and barn parts flew across fences.
EB. H. Crane of Dallas subscribes to capital stock of Vernon Oil and Development Company. He learned of the proposition from local friends and considers a small investment worthwhile. The company promotes on 3,000 acres of land south and southwest of town.
A prior report claimed Kincheloe girls beat Lockett in two Bagnes this winter. The correct item states Lockett boys defeated Kincheloe in two baseball games.
Yesterday 3.0 Morris closed a deal to purchase a residence on West Texas street from Hub Colley. The home was formerly owned by H. Y. Pitts and Morris plans to move in at an early date.
Miss Willie Carroll announces a kindergarten program Monday night at More’s Theater. The event features a colonial drill with Napier Stokes Jaitz Morris Myatt Napier McConihe Wilhelm Johnson, violin by Catherine Perce, and a wedding play Tom Thoth Wedding with Alice Stokes as bride and John Napier as groom. Other cast includes maid Lorena Morris and bridesmaids McConihe Trevathan, ushers Napier Lutz, flower girls Johnson Newberry, minister Roy Farrell, and a host of family and friends awaiting the ceremony and ensemble performances by the high school orchestra and a Dixie finale.
Lieutenant HH C Wilson returned home this morning with an honorable discharge from the Medical Corps. He received his discharge order at Camp Merritt. Trevathan's closing out sale advertised. The public notice notes the sale event and location.
A summons urges a church gathering to open a campaign on May 18, urging large attendance and unified worship. The message frames the effort as divine mobilization, invoking the Lord of hosts and the God of Jacob as protection and strength for church members.
Vernon city schools close the 1919 term with a senior class diploma ceremony at the high school auditorium. The program includes a concert by the high school orchestra, a salutatory by Cleo Bowers, scholarships awarded by I F Sisk, diplomas presented by J Smith, a valedictory by Blanche McLarty, the class song, and a senior play Catching Clara directed by Roberta Scott at More's Theater with a small admission fee.
Feed Schumacher to cows on pasture and milk and butter rise will pay for the feed. Manufacturer guarantees it. Get it at Brown's Ady. 35-21¢ Trevathan's closing out sale Ady. 1tc
The Frisco plans shifting its machine shops from Besse Oklahoma to Vernon. Local agent L. 1. Herald expects official notice soon. The Vernon site would gain added machinery and several more mechanics and machinists. Warren, current Besse roundhouse foreman, may lead the Vernon shops replacing E. D. Lawrence who stays as a machinist. The plant would be able to handle temporary repairs for the line and traffic has grown due to oil operations with 250 cars monthly. Reverend J J McNeely to speak at First Methodist Church on the Moral and Religious Life of France.
At Theaters Pretorium Friday Select shows Norma Talmadge in The Probation Wife about a cafe temptress who faces reform and romance. A later Triangle program stars William Desmond in Wildfire with Josie Sedwick in a western tale of reform and love.
T. L. Pierre buys a Buick six from Robinson Motor Company. Napier Brothers Ford and Motor Agency report Ford sales to K. M. Haney roadster L. E. Key touring car and Charence Flowers touring car.
Notice to real estate men that the property in Vernon has been taken off the market and withdrawn from brokers. Signed BS Bip Ri G and Upshaw.
Denominational Day is planned for next Sunday at the Baptist Church with the pastor urging full attendance. Separate notice lists real estate and grocery ads mentioning a lease sale, wholesale prices withdrawal, and lard price rise, including Howard Whiteside contact details.
Advertiser notes continual addition of new names to satisfied customer list with Mason and Kramer Studio as featured entities.
H. H. Anderson arrived back this morning from Wichita Falls where he had been for several days on business. The Vernon Sign and Auto Painting Company offers repainting for cars and promises service within a few days. Advertisement copy notes the shop is "Full up" at present.
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