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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
8
Special notice states three cent per line charging for resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks. Church lodge notices socials entertainments with revenue are charged at three cents per line. Public benefit religious fraternal or public meetings are published free of charge.
The Parent-Teachers Association offers to aid city authorities in a thorough Spring cleaning. Friday and Saturday of next week are set for the climax of the crusade. Association ladies outline the campaign and will issue plans with the Mayor's proclamation in circular form soon. The Sun has not fixed a procedure yet but approves the Association's civic cleanliness effort.
The Department orders all rural mail carriers to weigh and count every piece of mail for two months to determine annual rural mail volume. The note then shifts to Grayson's ouster suit and County Attorney Ben Gatford, with public sentiment split.
The writer warns Huerta that the Washington government may be joking, noting the American navy’s movement into Mexican waters. The tip urged is to tire the salute demanded in reparation for the insult to American marines.
Carlisle 1000 percent intercollegiate record spoiled by defeat at Leonard last Friday. Carlisle bats were M Bryant Cheadle and C Bryant, Leonard’s batteries were Cooper and Diggs. Cheadle's three base hit stands out as the game’s feature.
Local papers note restraint amid temptations with lines urging newcomers not to yield and celebrating the arrival of news from northern towns.
The Whitewright city council authorizes Mayor Tom Moore to pay a standing reward of 3100 for information leading to arson arrests and convictions. The move aims to cut tire insurance rates by 2 percent and deter arsonists, with an estimated $600 yearly savings to residents.
Construction on the new seventeen thousand nine hundred dollar school building begins after delays with rapid progress expected. Harrison Tent Shows postpone start in Whitewright while extending Greenville engagement and supporting Tom Ball’s gubernatorial bid. City Marshal T K McMillin recovers from illness and plans travel once stronger. Family members, including Clint with mumps and Mrs. McMillin, also ill.
An undertaker from this city was called to the Orangeville community last Friday morning to prepare the body of Mrs John Henry for burial. Mrs Henry died about 430 oclock Friday morning after a long illness. She was the wife of Prof Henry who teaches the Ely school and a long cortege of sympathizing friends followed the remains to Blanton cemetery Friday afternoon where Haizlip conducted the burial rites.
Farmers leverage this week's favorable weather with improved implements and faster methods to hasten plowing and planting. Replanted corn after a recent cold spell shows strong prospects as the grain crop appears healthy and outlook improves. Uncle Sam aids rural carriers with new sick and death benefits, including one year of salary during disability and, after, half salary for a year plus $2000 to dependents if a carrier dies in service.
The choppers were hosted Tuesday night in Denison by the Camp Woodmen of the World with a banquet and entertainment. Attendees included Lee Crouch and D R Lewis among others. The event celebrated a class initiation and exemplification of ritual work by the McKinney staff, though guests valued the fellowship and speeches.
Whitewright residents led by G A Guthrie and T H Sears toured Bonham Monday to press the good roads committee to extend its district toward Whitewright. The delegation met as the committee prepared to petition the commissioners court. Although bonds for macadamized roads failed previously, supporters suggested extending east beyond the county line into Grayson and Fannin counties with elections to follow if approved. The trip also included informal talks with Bonham merchants and a Sun reporter among the participants.
A liver regulator named Ask Dyer and Jones appears in a brief notice. The fragment mentions regulatory function for liver matters without additional context or details.
The Mothers Club and Parent-Teacher Association met at the city hall on April 9 to plan a city clean up with the Mayor Health Officer and city council. The group renamed as the Parent Teachers Association and set a special meeting for April 15 to organize the drive for April 24 and 25. Next meeting is May 14 at Carlisle Military Academy.
The J S Kershner residence near the city limits burned Monday night while the family attended Baptist services. Firemen lacked sufficient hose to reach the blaze and the home with contents valued around five thousand dollars was lost. Insurance totaled three thousand dollars, leaving a substantial but not total recovery. Neighbors question a possible arson amid a history of corn crib surveillance and a prior nighttime intruder.
The Whitewright Texas city council on April 9 1914 authorized the mayor to offer a $100 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone committing or attempting arson within Whitewright Grayson County.
A2 advertisement urges readers to choose Liver-Lax over calomel with claims of gentler relief. It directs readers to consult Dyer & Jones for purchase or guidance.
Carlisle Military Academy defeated Burleson College of Greenville in two games this week. Monday's 21 to 0 win featured Carlisle hitting and strong defense behind Phillips. The eleven inning Tuesday bout ended 4 to 3 for Carlisle with J Payne and M Bryant leading the hits. Maughey paced Burleson with four. Umpires were McMillin and McMillin. crowds and Murphy's band attended. Carlisle sails 26th for seven games to finish the Texas preparatory school championship race with a perfect 5-0 record.
A gasoline heating apparatus explosion at Dr. J. K. Spindle’s dental office caused a blaze in the Wilson Vaughn building last Friday between six and seven. The McKinney building owner Chas Saigling loses about 200 dollars in damage while Spindle’s equipment nearly total loss. Spindle carries 750 dollars of insurance and plans a full new setup during the State Dental Association gathering in Ft Worth. The Wilson Vaughn stock also suffered some damage.
The Sunday school reported the largest attendance ever at 172 with every class delivering excellent reports and a forecast of reaching 180 next Sunday.
Inspector Kerley warns rural route No. 2 may be discontinued if roads, especially County Line road, are not repaired. Postmaster Webster received McLean letter urging patrons to act by May 15 or face loss of service with carrier limited to bus runs.
The Odeon, named for classical odeums, will offer public shows by May 1. Paul E. Burley of Dallas will perform musical numbers for the opening. Morehead and Mangrum prepare the motion picture venue with inclined seating, fire safety, and improved lighting including a gas engine dynamo and four roof vents.
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