Mrs Collier Denied New Trial in Buster Robertson Case
Mrs Frank Collier wife of former Wichita Falls mayor learned judge Bryant denied a new trial after defense argued jury tampering. She faces ten year penitentiary sentence for participating in the slaying of Elzie Buster Robertson. Bond set at 10000 dollars, appeal planned as Collier and Mary Frances face a tense homecoming in Wichita Falls.
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Haskell
Frank Colwife
Chita Falls
Bryant
State Penitentiary
Elzie
Buster) Robertson
Mary Frances
Collier
Ex-Service Man Buried In Convict Graveyard Rests in Heroes' Plot
William Krahl, a former service member gravely wounded overseas, will be buried in Forest Park Cemetery's heroes' corner in Houston. After the war he did odd jobs locally, then served time in prison for forgery. He died at Harlem State prison farm and was reportedly buried in a prison cemetery before his friends learned otherwise.
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Houston
William Krahl
Forest Park Cemetery
Krahl
Galveston
Harlem
Relief for Itch Sufferers Promised by Blue Star Remedy
Sufferers from skin diseases including Itch Eczema Tetter Poison Oak Ringworm and sores on children may find relief from Blue Star Remedy with a money back guarantee. The first application relieves itching, does not stain clothing, and has a pleasant odor, sold by Dyer & Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
Soldier honored at cemetery reburial for Krahl
At a cemetery service Saturday at 2 p m a body was reburied after a prison investigation linked to a negro convict. Legionnaires and Legion Auxiliary members attended a simple service. The minister called Krahl a wounded soldier not a criminal and urged remembrance in his country uniform.
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Legion Auxiliary
Convicted Banker Worden Dies in Sherman Jail
John Elmer Worden 47, former assistant cashier of Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Farmersville, died in a Grayson County jail cell after a jury found him guilty of conspiracy to defraud. Worden left a note asserting innocence and thanking friends as he died shortly after 5 am Sunday. He leaves a wife Eva and two children, Elmer Lucile and Russell, plus his mother Mrs. Martha Worden and brothers Eugene, Will, Lester, and sister Mrs. Artie Salter. He had served as Alderman in Farmersville.
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Shermen
Texas
John Elmer Worden
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of
Farmersville
Collin County
Grayson County
Sherman
Worden
John C. Hale
United States District Court
Hale
Joe Doughty
J. E. Worden
Eva Worden
Elmer Lucile
Russell
Martha Worden
Eugene Worden
Will Worden
Greenville
Lester Worden
Dallas
Artie Salter
San Antonio
Worms Harm Children Here Warned by Physician
Sickly peevish children suffer abdominal discomfort and listlessness from intestinal worms. Pale appearance dark circles under the eyes bad breath and disinterest in play signal worm infestation. White's Cream Vermifuge claims to destroy worms safely. Price 35e sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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Bow-Wright Drug Coo
Treasurer Steps Down Ahead of April Election
A longtime church leader and treasurer at Farmersville is retiring from office. The deceased’s body was sent to Farmersville for burial after the services.
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Farmersville
The Fellow Who Believes He Is Essential
Farmersville Times quotes a blunt warning that any person who thinks he is indispensable to an organization will face a severe jolt when confronted with reality after death or removal. The message underscores humility and shared responsibility within communities.
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Farmersville Times
Place not filled by others in community life
A reflection on self-importance and service. When a person withdraws from communal activity, others can often step in and fill the role, sometimes even better. The only hard-to-fill place is for someone who serves others more than himself, as self-importance forewarns failure.
Frightening at Night Ad Offers Chamberlain's Remedy
An advertisement urges keeping Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for sudden stomach cramps and pains. It promotes comfort for both children and adults and notes availability in Whitewright.
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Chamberlain
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Wilbur Carter
Kelly
Lloyd Moore
Whitewright
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
Gists’ League
Texas Qualified Druggists’ League
of Humanity
Bow-Wright Drug Co
J. W. Davidson
the Quality Store
J. H. Biggerstaff
Davidson’s
Whitewright Lumber Co “Neighborly Serviervice
McAlester Coal
Henryetta Coal
Condie-Bray
Sun
S. H. Montgomery
Mangrum Brothers
First National Bank
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