Grand jury dismisses fall term of Wilbarger district court
The grand jury for Wilbarger county dismissed after a two day fall term session. Four indictments were returned against Fred Price for forgery and Henry Miller Virgil Hunter William Linfield Percy Sneed and Jack Rudin on theft charges. Will Mitchell charged with murder will be tried next term after transfer from Baylor county. Jury praised officers for enforcing the law. Names of jurors and officials are listed. local residents noted visiting relatives and travels.
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District Court of
Wilbarger County
Clare
Henry Miller
Virgil Hunter
William Linfield
Percy Sneed
Jack Rudin
Real Estate for Sale Offers two near new houses and lots
Real Estate for Sale lists nearly new three room house with two lots on a corner and shade trees priced at 1500 dollars half cash. An excellent four room house with four lots near the high school is offered at 2750 dollars with half cash. Also notes visitors Mrs Meler and daughter Miss Eitna of Sentivel Oklahoma visiting Mrs Holgie's home.
Conger Wrenches Foot Installing Tank on D. Z. Sheppard Place
Tom Conger injured his foot when he fell from a tower while installing a tank on the D. Z. Sheppard place. He suffered multiple broken bones in the heel and is now using crutches. Doctors report the injury is dying as well as can be expected.
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Tom Conger
D. Z. Sheppard Place
Tennessee Man Moves to Vernon Estate
Jon McCaleb of Lordsburg Tennessee plans to move to Vernon and fortm on land owned by his brother W. M. McCaleb near Doans.
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Tennessee Man
Vernon
Jon McCaleb
Lordsburg
Tenn
W. M. McCaleb
Doans
Foster and son depart on Amarillo business trip
L. A. Foster and his son Aubrey left this morning for Amarillo on a business trip. Ernest Pope came back Thursday from Fort Worth after visiting Tor versal durs on business.
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L. A. Foster and Son
Aubrey
Amarillo
Ernest Pope
Fort Worth
Mortality rate spike hits American life insurers
The Insurance Press reports life insurance losses rose sharply in 1911 due to influenza and war deaths. Ten influenza deaths per American soldier killed in battle boosted mortality, with total claims and endowments rising about 39 percent over 1910. U.S. and Canada life distributions totaled 1.116 billion dollars, led by New York and Chicago as the top paying cities.
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New York City
Gfo
United Naties
Canada
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
United States
Conneticut Dnsurance Company
Watchins
Dife Insurance Companies
Pendleton Music Store Ady Item Listing Gaps
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Pendleton based Mersie Store in Ady Ite with references to up-to-date music stock. Details are unreadable. core meaning suggests inventory or catalog context without clear items, dates, or prices.
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Pendleton
Miss Nellie King Accepts Position at Dixon Dry Goods
Miss Nellie King has accepted a position with Dixon Dry Goods Company, joining as part of the firm’s expansion efforts. Her appointment signals the retailer’s ongoing workforce growth and commitment to regional operations.
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Nellie King
Dixon Dry Goods Company
Will Live at Burkburnett Bride and Groom Welcomed
John Crawford and Eva King wed in Tarvin by Presiding Peter McPherson at the Parsonage. The ceremony drew a small circle of immediate friends as they plan to reside in Burkburnett. Crawford is son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Crawford of Mast Vernon, with Mrs. Crawford a popular nurse in Vernon and Mrs. Ring of West Vernon. Crawford works in oil fields near Burkburnett. many friends offered heartfelt congratulations.
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John Crawford
Eva King
Tarvin
Pidter Mo Phekin
Pistriel
Ae Groom
J. RR. Crawford
Mast Vernon
I Vernon
Crawford
Miss Harrie Naslok Weds Kathwrenee Walker in Quanah
Miss Harrie Naslok married Kathwrenee Walker on Thursday at the bride’s father G A Naylor home in Chillicothe. Rev Hughes of the Christian Church officiated. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Quanah where they will reside. Naylor sister O B Naylor of Veron attends. friends offer best wishes.
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Thuile Naylor
Chillicohte
Katwrenee Walker
Oiunah Phursdiy
Rev. Hughes
Christian Chivedy
G. A. Naylor
Quanah
Miss Naylor
O. B. Naylor
Veron
Equipment to Clean Dairy Utensils on Small Farms
The article outlines affordable methods to heat water for washing milk vessels, suggesting a stove with a fitted basin or an elevated water source. It recommends a wash vat, improved brushes, a milk separator, and a refrigerator or ice box for farms with several cows. Local notes mention Edgar McHugh's departure for Clarendon College and Rev. and Mrs. Phelan returning from West Texas trips.
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Farina
Family Visitors Tie Vernon and Fort Worth Friends
Mrs W S Sanders and Mr and Mrs W K Griffin of Fort Worth arrived Thursday to visit Mrs BL Pendleton. Sanders is Pendleton's mother and Griffins are Pendleton’s sisters. Griffins and Pendleton have returned home but Sanders stayed several days. Sidney Ayres of Chillicothe shopped in Vernon. A son was born to Mr and Mrs H C Kareh eight miles northeast of Vernon on Sunday August 31. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J E Bodling twelve miles southwest on Monday September 1.
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W. 8. Sanders
W. K. Griffin
Fort Worth
BL. Pendleton
Sidney Ayres
Chilli
Vernon
H.C. Karehoy
J. E. Bodling
Ailey Sisters Visit Near Ross Oklahoma
A short social note records Miss Trula Ailey returning home Sunday to Ross Oklahoma after visiting her sisters Mrs. C W Oliver and Miss Lock Ann Ailey in Caddo Texas where she spent several days on business and stayed three weeks with family.
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Caddo
Texas
Trula Ailey
Ross
Oklo
C. W. Oliver
Lock Ann Ailey
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Baylor County
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TAY
TS. Sewell Foreman
W.W. Wright
Asa Vanzho
D. €. Vassey
J. H. Tiner
T. J. Sammerour
C. T. Smith
D. W. Mags
O. Fethormen
TF. Milner
To, Prest
Hos Justin
M. Bartow
A. Moyo
Thea
St Bierent
Mre
M. J. Edwards
Grandview
Jewell Nowlin
Wichita Falls
Thelmae Basham
Artrugs
T. J. Youngblood
Hotel Vernon Lobby
Outfitters
Democratic National Committee
Homers
Cummings
Homer
Nebraska
Omata
Wisen
League of Nations
League
Tots Ousticatar League
Sny League
Ment
Bey
Robert
New York
Chicago
DOO CO
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Will
Burkburnett
M. Phelan
Harrie Naslok
Edgar McHugh
Clarendon
Clarendon College
Ralph Bingham
Jinga
Brother Jones
Victor
Louise Homer
Stephen Foster
Jascha Heifetz
Beethoven
Billy Murray
Ea Smatie
Olive Kline
Jim
Elsie Baker
Pendleton’s Music Store
More’s Theater Building
Vernon, Texas
White Produce Co
North Main
Rexall
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