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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
8
Verna Kenneth Thompson died at Tolbert on Friday night and was buried Sunday afternoon in the Tolbert cemetery. Rev. M. H. Hudson conducted funeral rites.
Local city directory shows 38 Smiths, more than any other surname. Jones ranks second but far fewer, with 22. Vernon contributes nine Persons, Bore thirteen, Thompson twelve, White ten, and Stephens and Wibten nine each in the directory.
Fannie Shultz of Thalia traveled from Dallas to attend the funeral of her brother's child who died Thursday. The child's father Mr Shultz, formerly from Thalia, died in the past. The Record joins friends in sympathy as the family deals with illness among other relatives.
Obituary notice for Sebarn Williford of Olustee Oklahoma a former Wilbarger county resident killed in France. Parents once lived near Odell in the northern part of the county and he worked for 8S La Page on a Tolbert area farm about two years ago.
Mr and Mrs S Hl Wilkinson of Beaver Creek country in the north part of the county learn their son Roy has arrived safely in France. Roy was drafted in June and sent to Camp Travis. They also report another son Merriel is overseas in France for several weeks.
J W Jenkins has accepted a position with Perkins Dry Goods in Dallas and plans to move there soon. He is currently in Dallas, having come from Quanah where he worked for Dixon Dry Goods.
Relatives of Private E. L. Andrew of this city and county received a letter saying he was in a hospital in France. He did not indicate whether he was wounded or not.
The census requests assistance from those who completed Mrs. J Dale's practical nursing course. Eight now serve on nursing duties in the community with more ready to help once family illness eases. The course aids fighting Spanish influenza and Mrs. Dale will supervise, visiting cases to ensure proper care. Notify Mrs Bertha Ross at 188 or 550 to volunteer or request nursing.
Let Me Renovate Your Mattress advertises mattress renovation services at Renfro's Lumber Yard with a contact phone 124 for customers to call about updating their old mattresses.
The body of B. J. Davidson arrived in Verdon after shipping from Quantico Virginia where he served in the Marines. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Remains interred in Fargo cemetery. W J Stewart moves Elk Cafe fixtures to North Main street with new booths planned. Meals expected to start Friday.
Joe Watson aged two years, child of Mr and Mrs B W Watson, died at Lockett on Thursday and was buried Friday afternoon. The Watsons lived on N L Wiseman's farm. The Record extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
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