Wellington Boy Dies Serving Country in Navy
David Edger Lindley son of Wm A Lindley was buried at Wellington Cemetery after body shipped from Navy hospital at Paris South Carolina where he died following a Marine Corps surgery. He joined the Navy after the United States entered World War I and remained stateside. Masons conducted the funeral at the Baptist church with Rev Culpepper delivering the sermon and Star Spangled Banner sung.
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David Edger Lindley
Wm. A. Lindley
Wellington
Navy Hospital
Paris
Navy
Masons
Baptist Church
Culpepper
Browning
Deeeaand
Davis Edgar Sandley
Ters
Vicara Cote
Lindley Af Durant
Okisk Datlas
Ata City
Cyclone Near Lelia Lake Reported Last Tuesday
A cloud formation described as a small cyclone with a tail drifted west of Lelia Lake then southeast toward Crystal farm. It reportedly lifted water from the lake about eighty feet into the air and dumped it into pasture, twisting fences and causing minor damage before dissipating.
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Lelis Lakes
Cehtistal Farm
Lake Nouth
Intoiavmans
Prac
Taylor
Christal Home
Cyclone Turmoil Strikes Clarendon City
The Clarendon News reports a cloud driven cyclone that terrified residents, sent women and children fleeing to homes and retreats, and drew crowds in the business district as dirt and debris rose. A heavy rain followed Hedley and north of Lelia after the cyclone passed.
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Hedley
Lelia
Clarendon News
Cemetery Working Tuesday June 16
The Wellington Cemetery needs repairs and invites citizens to meet at 4 00 Tuesday morning June 16 for at least three hours of labor. organizers urge turnout to repair paths and level plots including forgotten graves.
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Wellington
County Election Officials Set Filing Deadline
County election commission chairman J C Wells announces June 19 as the filing deadline for candidates. The notice explains the process to determine which names appear on the ballot and identifies county sites for submissions.
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Mno
J.C. Wells
Mahan Announces for County Attorney candidacy
Jas C Mahan authorized cadet to announce his candidacy for County Attorney subject to the Democratic primary July 24 1920. He has practiced law several years in Wellington and served as City Attorney multiple terms. He pledges to enforce laws and serve the state faithfully.
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Fof Jas. C. Mahan
Cadet
My Mahan
Wellington
Baptist Women's Missionary Society Meeting Report
A meeting of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society drew a good turn of women and focused on the pox packing project for Buckner Orphanage. Volunteers plan to send remaining garments and a box valued near 90 dollars for the orphans. A postponed dinner due to sickness will be rescheduled, and resolutions of respect for Mrs. Cochran were adopted. The group also considers buying sare shada trees for the church yard and installing walls and curbing.
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Buckner
Cochran
Walla
Wellington Weeds Spur Health Fears and Civic Alarm
The Leader laments waist high weeds across Wellington, warning they breed flies insects and sickness. It urges citizens to cut and maintain premises while the town council may clear streets to boost health and civic pride.
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Wellington
Villanty
Grant Utter
Baptise Church Veaprist Church Invites Attendance
A notice urges congregants to attend both services next Sunday at 10 o'clock. The new superintendent Bro McCarell is settling in, and the pastor will preach on two topics: The Crisis with the Deciples in the morning and What Shall I do With Jesus in the evening. The call emphasizes attracting more women and children.
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McCarell
Jesus
Four Counties Doctors Meet at Wellington General Hospital
Four counties doctors gather for the regular monthly meeting at Wellington General Hospital with fifteen members present. The Leader reporter notes thirteen attendees and reports on general business and the casual atmosphere, followed by a ball game between Mangum and the host group.
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Chiltress-Collingeworth -Donley -Hall Counties Medical Society
Tts
Wellington General Hospital
Fine Hereford Bull Sold to Aberdeen Buyer
Z. W. Roberts sold two registered Hereford bulls to W. M. Eads of Aberdeen for 300 dollars. Roberts plans to sell several more young bulls.
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Z. W. Roberts
W. M. Eads
Aberdeen
Anila Carnival Attracts Far East Audience
The Manila carnival season draws visitors to the Philippines as a playgroun d for Orient tourism. Since 1908, Manila hosts the carnival flag events in February, signaling the Islands’ rising resources and culture during lively evenings in the carnival city.
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Philippines
Manila
Wallace
Goforth Withdraws From Commissioners Race
M F Goforth announces withdrawal from the race for Commissioner. He thanks supporters and voters, notes he is informing the public by this message, and signs with best wishes and sincerity.
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M. F. Goforth
More Buildings for Wellington
Material is being unloaded at the southwest corner of the square for an office building by Templeton and Templeton. They expect to begin erection promptly. J. W. Chapman and Mrs. J. D. Camp also plan brickwork on the two lots west of the corner. Cecil Coe has unloaded brick on the lot west of the City Cafe but cannot build now due to a mixup.
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Templeton & Templeton
J. W. Chapman
J.D. Camp
Cecil Coe
City Cafe
Wellington
Ladies Missionary Society Meeting News
The Ladies Missionary Society held a business session in May with important matters transacted. The study class meets monthly and Bro Browning led the meeting. The society will meet Mae R. Williams next Tuesday June 14 at 2:00 PM. all members urged to attend.
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Bro. Browning
Mae R. AL
Nazarenes Lift Debt and Prepare Fourth of July Dedication
The Church of the Nazarene announces its debt has been lifted and invites all to dedication services July 2 to July 4. District Superintendent will lead three days of services with an 11 o'clock dedication on July 4. Pastor W. E. Phillips urges support to make the church a beacon for full salvation.
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Hic
Jake
W. E. Phillips
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Services Schedule
The notice lists Sabbath school at 10, morning preaching at 11, and evening preaching at 8:15 inviting all to attend.
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Church of the Nazarene
Douglas Fairbanks to Star In When the Clouds Roll By
Douglas Fairbanks appears in his latest photoplay When the Clouds Roll By for Monday and Tuesday. The eminent comedian and actor, America's foremost, promises a colorful entertaining feature that builds on his prior success Hig Pictures in the Papers.
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Douglas Fairbanks
America
Gereen
Mir Fairbank
Rolla School Closes With 6000 Program
Rolla rural school ends with an all day program. Miss Mae Tate gives salutatory and Miss Vera Eliott is valedictorian. Community hosts a picnic lunch on grounds. Rolla beats Buck Creek 11 to 4 in baseball. Elmer Elliott suffers appendicitis after game and recovers. Mrs Elmer Elliott, formerly Rosalie Jartz, weds two months ago and receives ovation at close.
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Rolla
Mae Tate
Vera Eliott
Elmer Elliott
Buck Creek
Cros
Wellon General Hospital
Elmer Eliott
Rosalie
Jartz
Eurnts
Elliott
Card of Thanks From Lindley Family in Wellington
The Lindley family expresses heartfelt thanks to the people of Wellington and the Masons for their sympathy in the death of their son and brother. They ask God to bless and reward all who helped lighten their sorrow.
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Wellington
Masons
W. F.lindley
Pleasant picnic on M Creek fuels town memories
A Sunday outing sixteen miles east features five autos delivering a grand picnic at M Creek. The feast includes sandwiches, pickles, olives, salads, meats, cakes, and camp coffee amid lively fishing and a jovial return to town.
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M. Creek
Ani
JM ‘Shields
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Lelia Lake
Mahan
Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
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Missionary Society
HA. Phillpis
Irolla
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