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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
4
A reader's garbled note mentions a suggested program for Wilbarger County. It cites a county fair, a poultry product claim of two million dollars, and a plan for tree development along the Colorado to Gulf highway with an emphasis on pasture and farm activities.
The Vernon water supply is described as wholly inadequate to meet city demand causing drought stress on yards and trees. Officials urge action to protect property and civic beauty, noting weak pressure in parts of town raises fire risk and pressures development and pride in the community.
The article profiles Roman Nose of the Northern Cheyennes as a fearless warrior. It recounts his daring feats including a failed ritual to preserve his war bonnet before Forsyth's 82 scouts at Beecher's Island on September 18. Roman Nose led a charge, was wounded, and died at sundown after the failed purification ceremony.
The Vernon city commission has made a creditable effort to secure an adequate water supply. The leading men are urged to provide the funds needed to complete and maintain a reliable system, with the community relying on their initiative to deliver the necessary resources.
The county judge notes the suspension wagon bridge under the railroad crossing has bent beams from heavy and frequent traffic. He urges using the lower Fort Worth and Denver depot bridge for heavy loads to avoid costly repairs and possible tragedy, citing a 6000 pound vehicle load estimate by the highway department.
A large crowd gathered at the Gibbins ranch near Odell for a Round Timbers Pioneer picnic. Guests danced after seven o clock and a long ball and rodeo program followed amid a served barbecue beef. W T Gibbons led as master of ceremonies, driving the event’s success.
Miss Anne Burnett granddaughter of Captain S. B. Burnett and Guy L. Waggoner son of W. T. Waggoner were married in New York on Monday. The couple will sail for Europe for a year long tour. Burnett fortune makes her heiress to millions and the union follows weeks of speculation.
Wilbarger County Democratic Executive Committee canvassed August 26 runoff returns. official count shows Parle B. Mayfield ahead of former Governor James E. Ferguson by 370 votes in the Senate race with Ferguson at 1,085 and Mayfield at 1,455. County Commissioner Precinct 2 results show Oscar McCaleb winning by 5 votes.
A message announced the death of Mrs M. Black of Marietta Oklahoma formerly of Vernon. Burial will be in Marietta. Mr Black formerly managed the Freeman Loomis store here. Mrs Black left Vernon for Marietta less than a month ago. the cause of death was not given.
Doyle Starcup of Eastland arrives with sister Mrs. B. D. Hackersmith and relatives Mr. and Mrs. T. Griffin and Mrs. Woheelis, mother of Mrs. Griffin, who have moved here from Fort Worth. Mr. Griffin works as a traveling salesman for Nash Hardware.
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