Bond issue for new jail carried by county vote
A $9 000 bond issue to fund a new jail was approved by a countywide vote last Saturday with a small turnout of 222 votes. Wellington and Marella supported the bonds, while most boxes rejected them, including Quail Buck Creek Rella Aberdeen Dozier and others. no election in Kelly. The article also describes a local town ball game between Southeast and Northwest business teams with multiple infield and baserunning highlights.
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Wellington
Marella
Quail
Buck Creek
Rella
Supgainat
Aberdeen
Dozier
Fit Kelly
Southeast
W. Moore
Cane
Couch
Payng
Scott
Bo Moore
Gribble
Wilson
E. Moore
Evans
Revival to Begin at Methodist Tabernacle Saturday Night
Eld Nathaniel Jacks and son Ezra Jacks will lead a Christian Revival starting Saturday night. All Christians are invited to participate as the meeting runs for ten days.
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Nathaniel Jacks
Ezra Jacks
Methodist Tabernacle
Fire destroys home of Mr and Mrs Wallace Smith
On Tuesday afternoon the home in the west part of town was totally destroyed by fire. The cause is unknown as there had been no fire since noon and the couple had left briefly for Mr Smith's father’s home. Neighbors helped move belongings but flames spread quickly. The community extends sympathy to the Smiths.
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Wallace Smith
Wes T
New Holiness Church Organized Here
Mrs Noel Pisher of Hamlin helped organize a Holiness church locally with T M Cornelius as pastor this week.
Home Boys Dominate Wheeler and Podsonville in Twin Wins
Home team swept two games on their home diamond last week defeating Wheeler and Podsonville. The Wellington squad is hailed for having the fastest ball team in the region as praise circulates locally.
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Wheeler and Podsonville
Wellington
Prohibition Speaking Appointments Announced
Prof Chas Litelfield and Rev Crawford list travel talks in Plymouth Rolla Cross Roads Quail Marella Kelley Dodsonville Indian Creek and other communities from July 1 to July 7 with times noted. Community leaders urged to ensure notices and arrangements are made.
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Chas. Litelfield
Plymouth
Rolla
Cross Roads
Rev. Crawford
Quail
Land
Marella
Mo OW. Clark
Kelley
M. Whey
Geo. Smallwood
Poony
Dodsonvile
Bank Adds Modern Mosler Safe to Facilities
The First National Bank this week enlarged its secure facilities with a new and handsome Mosler Patent manganese steel safe, touted as among the latest and best safes available.
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First National Bank
Mosler Patent Manganese State Bank
Rain Folio Describes Widespread County Rainfall
A Monday evening shower drenched the southern eastern and northern areas of the county with Aberdeen and Dodsonville noting the heaviest rainfall. The cooler moisture revived commerce and farmers anticipate substantial corn gains after another beneficial rain within days.
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Aberdeen
Dodsonville
Comerop
Property Valuations Rise in Collingsworth County
Courtesy of Col lngsworth county’s efficient Tax Assessor OL Couch the total property valuations for this year reach 3 7747 7k, an increase over last year’s 893 164. The report highlights splendid growth for the county in a single year.
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Collngsworth
OL. Couch
Collingsworth County
Ley
Be peaches received by local leader force team
The Leader force acknowledges receipt of very fine peaches brought in by Mr. W S Carter and Mr C R Strong. The fruit from both gentlemen was large, well matured, and larger and better than typical for the area.
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W.S. Carter
C. R. Strong
Business Men Rally To Support Wellington Cornet Band
A subscription list circulated among citizens and business men raises about 50 dollars per month to pay an instructor and maintain the band. The boys will give weekly open air concerts on the public square and play at picnics and gatherings. Lumber firms will donate material to build a band stand on the square. Hurrah for the band boys.
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Wellington
Band Boys
I O O F Lodge Organized at Dodsonville
Last Friday night members from the I O O F Lodges of Wellington and Hollis organized a lodge at Dodsonville. Attendees cited a lively initiation from sundown to sunrise with large crowds from both towns and a generous midnight lunch.
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Wellington
Hollis
Dodsonville
Tose
Dodsonvi Ile
Rev
W. T. Cantrell
J. W. Payne
J. B. Payne
W. A. Walker
A. L. Gardner
Green Hite
B. M. Hix
R. L. Templeton
W. T. Walt
C. W. Roberts
C. B. Beverie
O. L. Couch
Wellington Welcomes Bourland Family Move
The Wellington Leader reports that Commissioner W. M. Bourland may relocate from his ranch to the city to participate in the local school system. The paper extends a hearty welcome to Bourland and his family as they consider moving to town.
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W. M. Bourland
Knights of Pythias Buy Bank Building Lodge Room
Members of the Knights of Pythias Lodge have purchased the south upper story of the First National Bank building above the A and W Big Store. They plan a handsome lodge room with ample ventilation and good air flow for members.
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K. of P. Lodge
First National Bank
Excursion to Wichita Falls Fare Announced
Tickets to Wichita Falls and return set at 2.00 for the round trip. Train leaves from Langton at 6:90 a.m. and Wichita at 1 P.M. on the excursion day.
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Wichita Fells
Wichita
Falls
A. Mn
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