Rival fisherman disputes scroll through eastern slope fishing title
Local figures discuss a 500 pound Jew fish catch by Bud Daniel and compare with Col. McCulloch's five to six pound trout. Daniel resents insinuations, ends with humorous verse. Rain shifts cotton crop prospects. bankers and farmers foresee added yields. City paving plans expand on Cumberland Street with county backing. Vernon growth seen with new roads and commerce. County Fair track conditions praised by I. H. Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch
Rockies
Bud Daniel
Col. McColisch
Daniel
Navy
L. Ed. Johnson
County Fair Opens with Booths Ready and Big Horse Races
Wilbarger County Fair begins next Wednesday at 10:00 AM with remodeled community booths, many horse entries from Texas and Oklahoma, and a strong poultry exhibit. Vernon Day leads the opening events with nearby towns sending exhibits while Memphis battles Vernon in a Friday football game.
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Wilbarger County
R. J. Coffee
Palmers Valley
Oklainiaw
Bearland
Uber
Lyons
Purge
Shiney
Binebeloe
Antelope
West Vernon
Poole
Sehneck
Vernon
Mannager Coffee
Fair Park
Texas
Oklahoma
Greenville
Altus
Coffee
Norman Red Mir
Byers
Memphis
Skinner Sentenced on Liquor Charge in District Court
Steve Skinner was found guilty in district court on possessing intoxicating liquor and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. A prior sentence of three years was voided after a failed appeal, and a new trial was granted later after his attorneys secured relief.
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Steve Skinner
Skinner
Vernon Lions Begin Gridiron Practice For 1925 Season
The Vernon Lions start early season work with twice daily practice sessions. Players are nursing soreness from initial days and building toward a scrimmage week before facing Memphis next week. The team focuses on ball handling and grueling drills as the 1925 squad takes shape.
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Vernon Lions
Memphis
Vernon city schools set opening with teacher meeting
Teachers for the coming term meet this afternoon to set plans as classification work begins for eighth and ninth graders tomorrow at 10. Regular classes open Tuesday morning as rural schools also start Monday. institute speakers include former Governor Ferguson and P H Shelby.
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Vernon City
W.J. Lofland
Wichita Falls
Counnty Institute
Wilbarger County
James B. Ferguson
P. H. Shelby
Extension Department
Texas University
8. M.N. Marrs
Department of Education
J. A. Hollar
Tollar
Youngster Injured When Struck by Car in Street Scuffle
Tommy Myers five year old son of Sid Myers a Mitcham Oil employee was injured yesterday morning when struck by a car driven by Bast Wilbarger. He suffered a deep scalp wound and other bruises after a scuffle with another boy caused him to dart into the street. Doctors say injuries unlikely to be serious.
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Tommy Myers
Sid Myers
Mitcham Oil Corporation
Caron Bast Wilbarger
Myers
Kuhn Accepts City Salesman Post in Fort Worth
H R Kuhn traveling salesman for the Equipment Company of Texas will leave Monday to assume the Fort Worth city salesman post. Mrs Kuhn and son Dec Jr will join him later. S E Swain of Waco takes Kuhn's former territory and moves his family here.
Miss Margaret Anderson Accepts Stenographer Post
Miss Margaret Anderson has accepted a stenographer position with Leon H. Brown. She is a Vernon High School graduate, class of 1925.
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Margaret Anderson
Leon H. Brown
Wichita Falls Man Is Given 2 Years Here
Wagner was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of W F Webb at Wichita Falls on August 21 1921. He received a two year penitentiary sentence after a lengthy trial marked by several appeals and a third trial. The defense appealed for no new trial as jurors weighed conflicting testimony from key witnesses including A M Cole.
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Wagner
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Webb
A. M. Cole
Cole
Roe. Taylor
Warner
Tie
Well
Scotty
Vernon Football Schedule Set With Tough Early Tests
Vernon coaches announce a hard schedule for the interscholastic league football season. The plan includes October 17 games with Quanah and Electra, October 24 matchups against Electra and Quanah, and a concluding October 30 Vernon versus Wichita Falls game at Vernon. Electra and Quanah also play that day.
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Vernon
Wichit Palrs
Wichita Falls
Lions
Quanah
Electra
Gilbert Made Chief of Police in Vernon Meeting
At a city commission meeting on Tuesday W. W. Gilbert was elected chief of police of Vernon and another officer to be appointed by next month. A night watchman will be added later this month as per city secretary 8 H Hall. The commission also discussed water and sewer issues after handling police matters.
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Cumbertinil &Treet
Wilharger
Marshall
The
County
Vernon
J. A. Dixon
Foard County
Tardemin County
Tixon
W. W. Gilbert
Voeth
H. Hall
Garland Plans New Hospital in Vernon
Garland announces a two story brick hospital project at Wichita and Cumberland streets in Vernon. Dr ALB iGarhind awarded the contract to Jones for a 40 by 100 foot building with forty beds and separate wards for white and colored patients, aiming for completion by December 1.
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Vernon
Alb iGarhind
Jones
Wichita
Cumberland Streets
Meir
Andaieses
de. Garland
Thalia Burglars Fail Safe Break In Town Office
Thalia burglars attempted a safe robbery at the Thidin post office home. they pried the door, broke the knob, and escaped with twenty cents. No clues to suspects or timing were found. five bowers were hired to aid opening.
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Fhalia
Urglars
Jock
A. Duckson
Timiltours
Landreth Buys Eight Leases in Wilbarger County Fields
Bo A. Landreth Production Co. purchases eight leases totaling about 820 acres in Wilbarger County. The deals include sections 45 and 47, blocks 2 and 4, plus adjacent producing zones. The company, active in the field for three years, reports several wells and tests in progress, with some successful producers and others undergoing drilling or abandonment.
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Wilbargwer County
Felds
Cheald Pyramid Lease
Landeath
Wilbarger
Milbam
Nlcetra Dpesis No 2
Athantic
Azipperto
Mook I
Atlantic
Roxana
Gulf Pool
Black da
Hiolfor Tas
Staser Dendleton
Vrink Beatty
Woerener
Wilgarger Singers Meet at Jackson Springs Sunday
Wilharger County Singing Association will convene at Jackson Springs on Sunday with dinner served on the ground. Attendees should bring song books and lunch. A large crowd is expected and singers from a distance will be present.
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Wilharger County
Jackson Springs
Blake Lewis Building Garage
Jake Lewis is constructing a garage on his property located on Fast Wightta Street. The notice notes the project proceeding on the residence with no reported objections or permits details in the readable text.
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Blake Lewis
Jake Lewis
Fast Wiehtta Treet
Court finds Dan Danner guilty on Wednesday
Dan Danner was convicted of driving a car while intoxicated in the district court here on Wednesday. He was fined A560. He was arrested and charges filed shortly after he ran over PB Gootale, a farmer, who was walking along the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Danner
Fvan Danner
Neathery Family Plans Return to Vernon Home
Mr and Mrs M G Neathery and their children expect to return to Vernon about September 2 to make their home there. They had moved to Marin a year ago to settle property and wind up business affairs but delayed the move due to Mrs Neatherys serious illness which has since improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.gg. Neathery
Vernon
Marin
Modern Five Room Residence Under Construction
Local contractors A. J. Nixon and J. A. Jordan are building a modern five room residence on Southeastland Street. The project reflects continuing growth in residential construction in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nixon
J. A. Jordan
Soth Eastland Petreet
Worm Invasion Continues Across County With Arsenate Control
Reports show the worm invasion persists across nearly all county areas. A limited calcium arsenate spray is effective where used in sufficient quantities, while farmers seek dusting machinery and improvised applicators. County agents advise heavier treatment and warn of delays in equipment delivery.
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M. Fielder
Ehitrie Her O of Commerce
Chaney
MacLennan
Mudaly
Meena
Famous Clothing Store Robbed Here Last Night
Robbers entered the Pamote Clothing store on Maja street last night and stole about 900 in merchandise. They forced a back window, but no others were left. Stolen items included shoes, cake and shirts.
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Furglirs
Pamote
Maja Street
Putrance Non
Daughter of C. H. Bowen Dies in Morning
Gladys Bowen ten months old daughter of C. H. Bowen North Vernon died at 5 o clock Wednesday morning after a long illness Interment was made in West View cemetery Wednesday afternoon Rev A Bickley pastor of the local Methodist Church presided at the funeral services
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Gladys Bowen
C. H. Bowen
North Vernon
A Bickley
Rain breaks monthlong drought boosting cotton and fall crops
Rain fell across the county yesterday morning and last night totaling about one and a half inches over twenty months, with heavier showers in some areas. The moisture arrests leaf drop and aids fruiting while prompting farmers to prepare for Fall grain crops and winter pasturage for livestock.
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Vernon
Baptist Revival Meeting To Close Sunday In Vernon
Rev W Y Pond of Dallas conducts a revival in Vernon drawing record crowds with over sixty additions to the local Baptist Church. Evening and morning services continue with an outdoor street meeting held daily and a final Sunday program including an afternoon tent meeting and topics such as How We Are Saved and The Meaning of the Christian Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.Y. Pond
Dallas
Tabernacle
Pond
Vernon
Daughter of J M Stevens of Fargo Dies Tuesday
Miss Ruby Stephens, 12, daughter of J M Stephens of the Fargo community, died at the family home of pneumonia Tuesday night. The illness lasted forty eight hours. The body was moved to Decatur Wednesday morning where interment occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Stephens
J. M. Stephens
Fargo
Decatur
Revival Meeting at Baker School Begins September 14
A Church of Christ revival will be held at Baker School House nine miles south of Vernon starting Monday night September 14. Villie S Wyeddlie will oversee the services and C Reed Smith will lead the singing for VICCS.
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Church of Christ
Baker School House
Vernon
Villie S. Wyeddlie Wilh
C. Reed Smith
VICCS
Rayland Man Burned in Gas Torch Explosion
W. W. Wood of Rayland sustained severe burns to his arms and face when a gasoline torch exploded early this week. Doctors initially feared amputation but later determined it was unnecessary.
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Rayland
W. W. Wood
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J. M. Underwood
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Texas Street
Record Building
Seth
Mesquite
Bird
Roland W. Boyden
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Coolidge
U. S
Japan
H. R. Kuhn
J. W. Webb
Waener
Manshing Hter
Electracat
Chita
Gilbert
Toman
Fred J. Tobin
Lakehurst
N. J
Garland
Landreth
Gating
Bo A. Landreth
Preoduction Company
Wilgarger
Uilding Modern Residence
Kay Hammond
George Barnes
Miss Hammond
Barnes
San Francisco
Baptist Revival
J. M. Stevens
Baker School
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