Kennedy floats bonds while in Kansas City
President Ed Kennedy of the Altus Roswell El Paso railroad discussed progress on the 476 mile line from Altus Oklahoma to El Paso Texas. He outlined a $8,000,000 bond issue, bonus funding from Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico towns, and planned construction milestones with sections to Hollis Memphis and connections to Kansas City Mexico Orient and other lines.
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Kansas City Journal
Ed. Kennedy
Altus, Roswell
Kansas City
Ed Kenedy
Houston
Tex
Altus, Roswell & el Paso Railroad
Altus
Orient
Fe] Paso
Kennedy
Altos
Hollis
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
B.C. Davis & Co
Chicago
Mexico & Orient
al Altus
Roswell
el Paso
Catte
Prisco
Wichita Halls & Northern
Mort Worth
Denver
Memphis
Santa Reat
Santa Re
Prouswell
No M
Southern Pacific
Fort Worth
Altes
Larbbock
Eax
Beaumont, Sour Lake & Western
Frisco
Great Northern
James J. Hill
Kansas City, Altus & Memphis
Kansas
Methodist and Presbyterian Revival Under Way at Wellington Tabernacle
A weeklong revival begins at the Wellington Methodist tabernacle with Evangelist Dick Tooley preaching forcefully. Music by Ed Phillips and wife draws large crowds as Phillips directs. strong interest and spiritual benefit noted in the community.
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Dick” Tooley
Ed Phillips
Tabernacle
Wellington
Tooley
Dick Tooley
Rev
Heisman
Ford
Phillips
South
Mr. Philips
Wellington Dry Goods Firm Plans Modern Stone Building
In an interview the Famous Dry Goods Company of Wellington reveals plans to build a handsome concrete brick building north of the State Bank. They aim to relocate this fall to a permanent up-to-date structure on Jatin Street near the depot, signaling progress and promising to boost local trade.
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Dry Goods Company of
Wellington
State Bank
Tuandgers
Jatin
Thuy
MacRae Sues Over County School Land Deal
A U S marshal served papers in Amarillo federal court on Albert MacRae against the county commissioners over the Collingsworth school land sale. MacRae claims he was the real purchaser and seeks action against the commissioners and others. October first in Amarillo is the summons date. Some locals fear financial loss if the county loses. County officials say they are not anxious about the outcome.
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United States
Amarillo
Commissioners Court
Albert MacRae
Collingsworth County
Geo. W. Erwin
Hereford
Texas
Amario
Bootleggers Arrested At The Dozier Picnic
At the Dozier picnic last Thursday two men from Oklahoma arrived with a wagon and team. Constable J G Neese and County Attorney KR HH Templeton found whiskey in the wagon and the pair were captured after gun displays. The notice warns local sellers to obey liquor laws or face a $750 bond and trial at the county site.
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Dozier
Oklahoma
Ino
J. G. Neese
KR. HH. Templeton
Wellington
Neese
Patterson Buys Five Acres Near Town Five Hundred Dollars
W R Patterson closed a deal with R R Dobbs to buy five acres adjoining the town section on the north for 500 dollars. Patterson previously invested in 160 and 80 acre farms in Collingsworth County and plans to build soon, hoping Wellington becomes a growing city with room for development and his family.
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W. R. Patterson
Wellington
Death of Lavella Madora Winney at six years old
Lavella Madora Winney, daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Winney, born July 28 1908, died August 1908 aged 6 years 10 days. Funeral at Baptist Church Monday at 1030 by Rev O J Cole, burial in Texas Cemetery. Survived by father mother sister 12 and brother 3. The Argos and Leader offer sympathy.
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Lavella Madora
A. L. Winney
Baptist Church
O. J. Cole
Texas
Lavella
Christ
Texhoma Argos
John Winney
Major Deavenport Celebrates 81st Birthday
The Denton area note recalls Major Deavenport's 81st birthday dinner hosted by neighbors Mrs. T. M. Stansell and Mrs. R. R. Martin. Guests enjoyed a lavish meal as Major shed tears of appreciation, with a long Texas career from Tennessee to Collingsworth County and Quanah before settling near Wellington.
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Major Deavenport
T. M. Stansell
R. R. Martin
Wellington
Major
Texas
Tennessee
Tex
Tarrant County
Denton
Quanah
Collingsworth County
County Seat Battle Draws Three Towns in Harmon County OK
A three town county seat contest unfolds September 1 in Harmon County Oklahoma among Dryden Hollis and Harmon City promoters. Harmon City lies east of Hollis near the new rail crossing and is backed by Quanah businessmen planning growth pending railroad plans.
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Harmon County
Dryden
Hollis
Harmon City
Altus, Roswell & el Paso
Farmers & Merchants
Quanah
Altius
Mangum
Farmers & Merchants Road
Bradstreet
Dunn
Palestine
Pexas
L. Simpson
Farmers & Merchants Railroad Company
Kelley
Oklaham
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Hagaworth
Kirst National Bank
Famous Mercantile Company
Macrae
Claims Commissioners Court
J. G. Neece
R. Patterson
C. RB. Dobbs
Same
Deavenport
Gen
W. Dilley & Son
Shreveport
POG
Iti
Farmers & Merchants Railroad Co
Hamnon Counts
Mgr. Simpson
Tmilly
Chas
R. Ball Gamber Co
GAL Sauer
Sales Mev
Quadah
Laterre
Gallagher
Quanal
Tribune
Clarendon
Tot
Lewis
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