Influenza Claims Several Lives in Flyrouth and Wellington
A series of influenza deaths reported from Flyrouth and surrounding areas includes Frank Kibler who died December 19 and Elmer Honeycutt who died December 12 both buried in Plymouth. Martin Benjamin Sapp died December 14 near Quail and Letha Viola, eight months old, died of pneumonia and was buried in Wellington Cemetery. Funeral sermons were given by Eld Riley and Drury and a large network of family mourners are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kibler
Plymouth
Eld Riley
ZH. Daffron
Elmer, Honeycutt
Elmer Ca
J. A. Honeycut
Letha Viola
J. L. Andréwa
Elbert Singley
Wellington
Madnday
Obituaries and War Service Notes From Raleigh News
The Raleigh (N. C.) News reports Mrs. Mary Lee Austin aged three died of influenza and was buried after removal to Whitesboro. It notes the funeral for Mrs. Fon Henry and details about the family, plus a profile of Congressman Jones visiting the Western Front, his draft status, army service, and remarks at the Church of the Good Shepherd during Thanksgiving services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee Austin
G. T. Austin
Childvers
Fon. Henry
Memphis
Whitesboro
Congress
Congressman Jones
Church of the Cood Shepherd
Episcopal
Jones
Western Front
Raleigh
N. C
Jones Quits Camp for Seat in Congress
Tex congressman Marvin Jones of Raleigh announces resignation from camp duties to pursue a House seat. He will leave with a ceremonial portion of duties and board the noon train to Washington to assume the new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennants Jones
Congress
Marvin Dates
Texwats
the Tank
Raleigh
Heowill
Tre Ren Cross Membership Roll Call
A call for all members to pay dues for another year and for non members to enroll in the cause. Members should submit money and names at the Famous Dry Goods Co to ROA Williams for this district and county wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Cwads
State Defense to Publish Honor Roll of Soldier Dead and Wounded
The State Council of Defense will publish a book listing boys who died from wounds or disease or have been wounded. Readers are asked to report unlisted names, including John C. Haramon wounded October 15 and Fred Skaggs gassed and shell shocked in July. The Leader seeks names of soldiers returning from army camps and France.
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State Council of Defense
John C. Haramon
Fred Skaggs
France
City Garage Change of Hands This Week
J. H. White sold City Garage to Dafffron and Har vell who have taken charge. White and son-in-law Henry Harper recently purchased a four-section ranch at Magpuan, N. M., and moved there. White plans to depart around January 1 after 26 years residence in the county. He expresses fondness for the area but expects to like the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. White
Messrs. Dafffron and
Harvell
Mr. White
Henry Harper
Magpuero
N. M
A. G. Nicholson Opens Local Law Office
Section A. G. Nicholson returns from Camp McArthur after discharge and plans to open a general law practice here. He will handle farm loans and related legal matters, as the community welcomes him back and predicts a successful business start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Nicholson
A. C. Nicholson
Army
McArthur
Hind
Cantata Christmas Service at Methodist Church
Sunday evening devotions feature the Christmas cantata Yee Star of The East at seven o'clock performed by the community chorus. All churches are urged to unite in this Christmas service.
Airplane Mail Reconnaissance Explores Panhandle Route
Last Sunday a plane landed at the Newark field to refuel and survey the town. Lt Lyle piloted from Barrowfield near Fort Worth, flying about one hour forty five minutes to Wichita Falls. He said the trip is an aerial mail reconnaissance toward Canadian and other Panhandle towns to assess a potential air mail route. Wellington may gain another mail route.
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Neward
Lieut
Lyle
Barrowfield
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Iour. Lyte
Panhandle
Aevtal
Wellington
Bala Visits Collingsworth County Rainy Weather Report
Tuesday brought heavy rain with a steady downpour by night and more rain continuing into Thursday. The ground is thoroughly soaked after one of the county's best rains in years, rivaling the Winter of 1913 14 in wetness.
Christmas Tree Charity at Methodist Church Tuesday
A Christmas Tree event will be held at the Methodist church next Tuesday night to distribute tokens to those in need. Keon is coordinating the effort and invites community members to participate and help.
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Methodist Church
Keon
Kev Wade of Hedley Preached Here Sunday
Wade and wife from Banday preached at First Baptist Church delivering two sermons. He praised Wellington’s growth since the railroad era and noted the town’s change. They plan to return next Sunday to sing duets.
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Kev, Wade OF
Hedley
Wade
Wife
First Baptist Church
Wellington
War Savings Stamp Pledge Payment Deadline Posted
Pledges to invest in War Savings Stamps are due for payment now and liquidation must occur before December 31 1918. Stamps are personal binding obligations and actions to ensure liquidation will be taken. They may be purchased from post offices, U S Mail Carriers and designated agencies.
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United States
Tran
County Judge Proclaims War Savings Stamp Pledges Due
County Judge EC Small announces a government liquidation call for all War Savings Stamp pledges in Collingsworth County by December 3, 1918. The proclamation directs residents to complete payments and informs pledged persons to take notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury Department
Tiwrefore
EC. C. Smatl
Antdge
Collingsworth
Jorxar
Collingeworth County
C. &. Small
New Law Partnership Formed By RH Gocke And Luther Gribble
Judge RH Gocke announces a new law partnership with Luther Gribble to take effect at year start. Both are Col lingsworth county natives. the former is an established lawyer and the latter newly admitted to the bar. Gribble leaves Carendon College after resigning as professor to pursue the practice. he arrived from Clarendon earlier this week and his wife will join after the Holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. Gocke
Luther Gribble
Collingsworth County
Uige
Carendon College
The Door With Magic and Its Private Exit
A wealthy employer uses a clever hiring test involving a private outward door in the office. Interviewees exit through the inner door while the interviewer observes their reactions at the second door to assess character and response to surprise. The setup emphasizes psychological insight over routine interviewing.
Panhandle visitors and travel notes from Paducah to Clarendon
Roy Will and Mr Baker of Paducah visit Ma J B Moore at her home. Mrs Zora Ledbetter has been visiting in the states and Mars. Brodk in Clarendon returned home Sunday with a brief report of the mire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Roy Will
Mr. Baker
Paducah
J. B. Moore
Zora’ Ledbetter
Mars
War Savings Stamps Offer Thrifty Path to Stability
A narrator argues for balanced mind and body and urges readers to invest in War Savings Stamps. He claims frugal people are more likely to be surprised and presents a mechanical method for screening thrifty applicants. Government reconstruction needs funds and thrift builds independence.
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United Staes of American
City of Wellington declares liquidation of War Savings pledges
Mayor R A Williams announces the December 31 1918 deadline for all War Savings Stamp pledges as part of a national liquidation call. The note underscores government funding via taxation and securities and urges residents with past due accounts at the Famous Dry Goods Co to pay or arrange payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Trasury Department
Und Crtime
J. R.A. Williams
Wellington
Texas
Highway work to resume under Federal aid program
Secretary D F Houston told editors that unspent and state funds will fuel about 75 million dollars for road projects this calendar year. If funds run out next year, federal and state sources will still exceed prior allocations. He urged rapid execution of a broader road program using existing machinery. The Senior Missionary Society will meet Monday at 7 in the Methodist church. all members and visitors are welcome.
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Secretary of Agriculture
D. F. Houston
Washington
Neady
Federal Treasury
Department of Apriculture
Secretary of War
Methodist Church
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Martin Benjamin Sapp
Quail
Wheeler
Hollis
Secant Gan Sapp
Letha Viola Andrews
H. A. Drury
H. A. Girury
Indaw
J. S. Stevenson
M.~ Hawking
N. Henry
TRE Ren Cross
Council OF Defense
City Garage
Cenday
Ft. Worth
NEW Law Partnership
Iman
Keeny
Mente
R. A. Williams
City of
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