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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1920

Page

5

Collingsworth County Conventions Endorse Wilson Admin

The primary conventions across Collingsworth County overwhelmingly repudiated Bailey and backed the Wilson administration. Wellington housed a packed crowd as delegates elected J. W. Richards chairman and R. F. Curry secretary, with strong support for administration policies and delegates named to county and state gatherings.

Collingsworth Bailey Wilson Quail Wellington Administration J. W. Richards R. F. Curry J. K. Gladney C. C. Small Herbert Dysart WW. Nealy Howell J. B. Castleberr Panhande O. Welle Persmanent Nehards Dalles May Ohly Bert Dysart OW Young A. d. Co Hayes Woodrow Wilson Collingsworth County Milies San Francisco

Democrats of Collingsworth County Praise Noble Women

The Collingsworth County Democrats commend the stand of noble women and thank them for the great service they have rendered to the country and party.

Collingsworth County

Bailey Support Dominates Texas Democratic Conventions

The Newsnight tally shows Bailey receiving nine counties with several others likely to back him, while Wilson campaigns are endorsed by most counties. Reports indicate a strong Bailey momentum despite contested and split conventions, with overall Bailey support near 75 percent and Wilson around 1,400 convention votes.

Wilson Texas Mr. Bailey Bailey Comal Menard Burnet Fortt Bend Fayette Gillespie Lavaca Newton Victoria Comanche County Fort Bent County DeWitt County Builey Wilson County antti-Bailey Hug Raila

Colorado Corresponden Wumtes Seews and Rural News

Colorado correspondent notes neighbors sharing fencing help and barter like old days. Post Master Ed Melton secures a telephone, three boxes on line over barbed wire, 28 miles to Springfield. Local families move, raise beans or potatoes, and plan visits to cedar gathering and public sales.

Tod Lowery Ed Melton Marella Texas Collingsworth County Coulter Walter Pearson Springfield A. G. Burks Aaron Goodwin Boys Paducaha Wellington Aberdeen Carlos Miton Fisher Fiamit Evis Minow Rotender Colorado Howard Melton Danvey Montana Cedars

Deep test contracts underway in Shamrock and surrounding Texas counties

Atty A. Nicholson was called to Shamrock to finalize an oil contract between Geo W Sitter and Pioneer Oil Corp for a 2250 foot test on the Sitter ranch in Collingsworth and Donley counties. Several rigs are prepared nearby with planned drilling and a booster event and aerial photos expected.

Atty, A. ©. Nicholson Shamrock Geo. W. Sitter Pioneer Oil Corporation Wichita Falls Sitter Collingsworth County Donley County Block 22 Dozier Ramsdell Toland van Hogan Wellington A. E. Harper Booster Investment Company Buster-Barnes

Potato Curing Plant Nears Reality in Wellington

Mr. Bohart of the Dixie Curing and Storage Association reports strong local support for a $20,000 Wellington potato curing plant. Subscriptions are rapidly growing with expectations of a ready market and dividends for county stockholders. The venture promises new income, cheap planting, and diversification for farmers as they prepare to grow and cure sweet potatoes this year.

Bohart Dixie Curing & Storage Association Wellington Benhart

Shurcie Wedding Held After Sunday Service

The Rev C Browning officiated a ring ceremony at the Methodist church to unite Vaughan and M Grace in marriage. The couple, popular county residents, were celebrated in a simple service after Sunday morning worship.

Starrigge Methodist Church Vaughan M Grace

Arkansas man changes job to Huntsville firm in cotton seed dept

Mr C B Arn manager of the inter department of W F Bridewell Co Little Rock Ark has severed his connection with that company and accepted a position with Lyle and Lyle Huntsville Ala as manager of their cotton seed products department Danas Yrades Journal J o L Brooks and Chew Wigham tvve eulied to Pallas Tuesday to the Hhobed of Mr Wigham's brother dB Wickham who dod Tuesday

B.C Cleo) Arn Inter Department W. FY. Bridewell Co Little Rock Ark Lyle & Lyle Huntsville Ala Danas Yrades Journal J. Ol. Brooks Chew Wigham Tvve Pallas Mr. Wigham Db. Wickham

Buckner Orphans Home Appeals for Contributions

An appeal from Buckner Orphans Home in Daline urges supporters to inform friends that the home needs funds. The letter notes lean donation months and expresses confidence in God and donors to help during the season of smaller contributions.

Buckner Orphans Home Buckner Daline

Williams Return from Supulpa trip after family death

Mr and Mrs T E Williams returned last Thursday from Supuln Okla where they were called to Mrs Williams mother who had been sick and died while they were there They visited their daughter Mrs Trotter at Mountain Park Okla on their return

T. E. Williams Supulnn Okla William

Wellington Hospital Gains Reputation in Town

The Wellington General Hospital earns praise for Mary Vincent and staff, offering home-like cheerful care. Despite small size, it matches city hospitals in equipment, attention, and treatment, with nurses striving to create a comforting environment for patients.

Wellingston Brobablsan Mary Vincent Q Varish Wellington General Hospital Bu Hospital Mary I Vincent Ruby Keenan Emma Breedlove

How Would You Like to Harvest Two Crops of Gorn a Year

A fragmented note discusses farming in the Philippines with reference to harvesting two crops of corn yearly. The text mentions local farmers and shortages and hints at crops like hemp.

Philippines

Wellington General Hospital Reputation Grows

The hospital’s standing is spreading as operating cases come from across the region. Speak a good word for your hospital whenever you can.

Wellington General Hospital

Old Settler R. Kimbro Joyner Dies at 52

R Kimbro Joyner died Saturday night May 1 at his brother W W Joyner's home in South Wellington. He was buried Sunday in Wellington Cemetery with Rev J C Clement officiating. A bachelor about 52, he lived in the area for thirty years, first settling in north Childress County before moving here. An old timer and pioneer, he was well liked and helped shape the region.

R. Kimbro Joyner W. W. Joyner Wellington J. C. Clement Mr. Joyner Childrece Childress County

Falls From Truck Put Young Man In Hospital

Homer Amerson of between Shamrock and Lutie is in Wellington General Hospital after falling from a large truck Sunday night. The group was en route to a singing when a horse rider spooked the animal and he stood up to watch, tumbling as the driver braked to avoid the horse. Amerson's injuries are painful but not serious.

Homer Amerson Shamrock Lutie Wellington General Hospital Amersi Ife Keen Mr. Amergon

Oil Oil Dreams in Wellington Area Ended by Dams and Digs

An earnest digger discusses local geology around Colingsworth county, detailing anticlines, Permian formations, and oil traps. He notes distant dams in the Wichita Mountains and Taos mountains, the difficulty of oil escape due to tight clays, and the stalled Katy yards as earth bulges. The talk blends speculation with field observations.

Anething Wellington Wichita Mountains Pecos ‘River Taos Mountains Taos County New Mexico Permain Regal Te Ae Erardellian

Wellington Wins First Two Games In Texas-Oklahoma League

Wellington defeats Childress in the opening two games of the Texas Oklahoma League season at Wellington and Hollis. Pitchers Cocke and Harp traded zero runs until late, with Wellington winning 1 0 and 9 8 in a pair of close contests. Cornelison scored in the first inning. lineups show Fuller Cornelison and Klepner leading Wellington while Harp Redgill anchored Childress. Next, Hollis visits for Thursday Friday and Saturday games as the series continues.

Wellington Hollis Mangum Childress Childre Cocke Klepner Battery Harp Redgill Cornelison Fuller Adams Wellington Childress Cy Isan Wilkerson Moore Dean Parker

Leader’s want ad leads to marriage of county residents

A county Leader note reveals a unique romance started by a local want ad. Mr M R Clepper of Quail married Anna Dean of Montague county after answering the ad and securing a license from the county clerk, with Justice W Myers performing the ceremony.

M.R. Clepper of Quail

Local Marriage Licenses Noted Amid Ragged OCR

Fragmentary OCR lists marriage license names including W C Cummings and Allen with other surnames, Clepner and Mrs Anni Herman Dermis, plus Jackson Vaughen and Miss Gi, indicating a garbled notice of licenses issued or filed in a local registry.

W. C. Cummings Allen Melton Clepner Anni Herman Dermis Dollie Ones Jackson Vaughen

Fisk Club News Reorganizes Range and Monthly Hike Return

The Fisk club announces a reorganization of its range activities and confirms the return of the monthly hike schedule. Members are told to watch for updated dates and meeting details.

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