Vernon Sees Record Rainfall In October
Vernon endured a rainy Sunday breaking 30 year records for October and weekly rainfall. Officials report 11 inches of precipitation this month, with 2.5 inches on Sunday that kept residents indoors. Year to date total reaches 31.87 inches, with June to September values breaking normal patterns. Residents noticed the extra hour’s sleep due to clocks changing as rain persisted.
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Vernon
J. R. Renfro
Renfro
Jupiter Pluvius
Jyne
Leases Near Fargo Sell. Vernon Home Sold to Denny Rogers
Leases near Fargo and near the West Vernon Oil Company lease were sold with prices from 15 to 40 dollars per acre. The report also notes the sale of a Northwest Vernon home to Denny Rogers, who is returning to the area.
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Arlie Berry
Fargo
West Vernon Oil Company
The
Northwest
Vernon
Denny Rogers
Federated Clubs Report Treasury Shortfall
Wilbarger County Federated Clubs announce a treasury of $383.42 last week, down from $88.43 previously. The prior total would have been $3,883.42, illustrating a substantial discrepancy in reported funds.
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Wilbarger County
Store to pick up at Th and W Drug Co
A brief notice instructs readers to send items to the Th and W Drug Co for pickup at the 82 2te location. The message implies a local distribution or order pickup instruction with a specific merchant.
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Th & W. Drug Co
Wilbarger Oil & Refining Co organizes oil leases
The Wilbarger Oil & Refining Company, formed to test oil in Wilbarger county, is capitalized at 300000 with $1 par. Officers include W. H. Aldridge of Denver as president, B. C. Robertson of Vernon as vice president, R. Stewart of Denver as treasurer, and R. M. Bruner of Kansas City as secretary. Trustees are the officers plus R. L. Morris and C. D. Greene. The group holds ten 40 acre leases within a mile of existing wells and a 300 acre drilling site, mostly in Wilbarger with some in Wichita. It functions as an oil trust with shares to be managed by trustees.
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R. Stewart
Denver
R. M. Bruner
Kansas City
R. L. Morris
C.D. Greene
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Wichita
Oil Trust Association
Douglas Edwards Marries Florence Puckett in Fort Worth
Douglas Edwards and Miss Florence Puckett wed Sunday morning in Fort Worth and plan to visit Grandview before settling in Wichita Falls. Edwards, son of Mrs. Mary Edwards, has worked in the Express service. Puckett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Puckett, recently graduated from local high school and studied at Valparaiso University.
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Douglas Edwards
Florence Puckett
Fort Worth
Mary Edwards
Vernon
The
American Railway Express
Express Messenger
Wichita
Paris
Abilene
Edwards
J. A. Puckett
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Tad
Rumor of Medicine Mound Well Unconfirmed
Reports from Vernon claim the Old Colony O Company well about three miles west of Medicine Mound and fourteen miles southeast of Quanah on the Neal ranch reached 2910 feet and produced 544 barrels. The rumor is unconfirmed though Vernon operators hope it proves true, as tests could lie between existing producing areas.
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Vernon
Old Colony O Company
Medicine Mound
Quanah
Mr and Mrs BE A Vernon Spend Sunday in Chillicothe
Mr and Mrs BE A Vernon spent Sunday in Chillicothe visiting local sights and enjoying a quiet day in the city. The outing highlighted a brief family excursion and noted no further events or plans.
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BE. A. Vernon
Chillicothe
Come to our store for if 8 ba
The fragmentary notice prompts a store invitation. Readable text is limited. No clear names, dates, or locations present.
Return From National Dental Association Meeting
Dr Y H Babysin returned from New Orleans where he attended a Nations Dental Association meeting. He heard lectures on modern dentistry and reported about 5000 attendees including delegates from foreign countries. Warren George of Brownwood spent Monday in town on business. Visit B W Drug Co for pimento cheese sandwiches cigars e cigarettes and fountain drinks.
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New Orleans
the Nations Dental Association
Babbysin
Warren George
Brownwood
Paul O Bentley Leaves for Pexarkana Stay
Paul O. Bentley of the Works Auto and Supply Company departed Saturday for a short visit in Pexarkana, staying a few days.
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Paul O. Bentley
The
Works Auto & Supply Company
J Ray in Vernon on oil promoter duties
J Ray traveled through Vernon on Saturday en route to Amarillo from Wichita Falls while pursuing oil interests. He is a promoter of The Texas Bankers Oil Company and holds holdings near the Kemp Munger Allen well.
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J. Ray
Vernon
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Mr. Ray
Texas Bankers Oil Company
Candies and treats at BO & W Drug Co
SS-2te Showers of Wichita Falls, linked with the National Bank of Commerce, visited here Sunday. The ad mentions hot chocolate and sandwiches as a real meal served at BO & W Drug Co. Also notes offerings of candy and stove service for customer preferences.
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B.& W. Drug Co
Ed Showers
Wichita Falls
The
National Bank of Commerce
BO & W. Drag
Vernon Visit and Sandwichola at B and W Drug
L I Smith of Junction Texas visited friends in Vernon on Saturday. Sandwichola was served at the B and W Drug Company 82-2te.
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L. I. Smith
Junction
Texas
Vernon
Mrs H T Cross Travels To Crowell On Friday
Mrs H T Cross undertook a business trip to Crowell on Friday. The visit focused on firm dealings and local engagements, reflecting routine commercial travel.
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Crowell
Do you like Ham Sandwich Eat a real ham sandwich at the B. W. Drug Co
A brief note invites readers to try a real ham sandwich at B. W. Drug Co highlighting a local food offering and shop presence.
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B. & W. Drug Co
Belton Matthews Visits Wichita To Be With Ill Mother In Law
Belton Matthews left Sunday for Wichita to be at the bedside of his mother in law who is reported quite ill.
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Belton Matthews
Wichita Malls
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BL & W. Dug Co
B. & W. Drug
Dea
Mrs. J. H. BE. Young
Mineral Wells
M. J. Moore
M. D
L. D. Terrell
Bailey Hotel
E. B. Jones
Inter State Inspector Office
Fergeson Drug Store
J. C. Smith
Booth 110
Oil Exchange
Oil Exchange Building
Webb & Rogers
MO. B. Nabers
Colorado
Wilbarger Oil & Refining Company
the Wilbarger Oil & Refining Com
W. H. Aldridge
Denver, Colo
B. C. Robertson
Grandview
Mro
Mrs. Win. Dison
White City
Medicine Mound Well
Dental Association
Y. H. Babysin
RB. & W. Drug Co
Texas Public Service Co
Williams-Moore Grocery CO
Vernon, Texas
Herring National Bank
C.T. Herring
L. K. Johnson
G. C. Morris
Young Roosters
White Produce Co
North Main
Vernon Record
Progressive Farmer
Post Office
Hallowe'en
City Bakery
Miss. J. L. Murray
Wespaco Water
Conger Sheet Metal Company
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