Major Deavenport and Wellington bank head past deeds
The passage recalls Major Deavenport as a long serving president of the First National Wellington bank who sold his stake and retired. It notes his age, rest needs, and reputation as a community builder with many holdings. it also mentions a stern credit demand from F Burrcer warning no extension beyond 30 days.
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First National Wellington
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Major Deavenport
Gollingsworth County
There'll Be Corn to Sell in Quail Country
T.M. Aaron, a prosperous farmer from Quail country, spoke Wednesday on crop conditions and feed outlook for Collingsworth County. He said the region could have more corn and feed than local needs, urging farmers with surplus to offer feed locally to save trips to distant stations and keep money at home.
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T.M. Aaron
Quail
Qollingsworth
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B. L. Gross
Midlothian
Ellis County
Community notes and reports from Wellington area
Local items describe millinery advertisement plans, upcoming fair events, and visits by the Gross family from Midlothian. Elllis county crops are reported as failing, with corn and cotton near empty yields. Church activities include B WM meeting attendance, Bible class at the Methodist tabernacle, and Sister Phillips’ engagement.
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W.M. OL
Carrie Jones
Sister Philips
Methodist Tabernacle
Christian Astrutter
Sister Phillips
Wellington
Entertaining Graphophone Music at Our Store Display
We offer graphophone music and ice water while showcasing our Ladies Duchess Tailored Suits and a well line of ladies skirts. Visit our store to see the latest display and enjoy the entertainment.
Grand millinery opening with Miss Bessie Canfield
Next Monday August 30 at the A and W Big Store Miss Bessie Canfield milliner of Quanah will conduct a grand opening. She selected in St Louis a premier line of millinery goods and will take orders to make hats to suit customers. Miss Faye Sacra will assist and meet friends on opening day.
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Bessie Canfield
B.trimmer
LL. Boss
Quanah
J. F. Womack
St. Louis
Faye Sacra
Miss Canfield
Woman Pleads For Range At Glenn Blain Hardwire
A woman lingered near her husband’s shop at Glenn Blain Hardwire crying for one of the excellent ranges advertised. The account notes her plea and the shop’s display of ranges.
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Glenn
Blain
Wellington Picnic Plan Aims to Unite Community
In a call to action residents of Wellington and Collingsworth County are urged to hold an annual picnic or similar gathering in late summer or early September. The event would foster discussion on county affairs and products, attract speakers from authorities, and boost fraternal ties while showcasing local progress.
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Wellington
Collingsworth
Hunt
Roynhty
Man Lassoes and Kills Large Catamount on Ranch
On a ranch four miles north of town last Wednesday E W Cocke chased a big Bob Cat or Catamount. He lassos the animal and brings it to a halt, later another man assists and the cat is killed. The monster measures about two feet high and three feet long, likely the largest ever killed in the country.
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E. W. Cocke
Mr Cocke
Cat
Cocke
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Fer Iit
Kool Colorado
B.W. MU
Sister Jones
Weeder
Dallas News
Spot Cash Store
Presh
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