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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
8
Dunk Botts reports the Tickville Hotel has changed ownership and will feed well as the trade builds. Mrs. Washington Hocks publicly boasted about her husband last Sunday afternoon in front of friends and relatives.
The District Court of Grayson County Texas issues a summons for Eula Clark in case 30675 filed June 27 1923 by O R Clark seeking divorce on grounds of abandonment. Publication required in a Grayson County newspaper for four weeks prior to the return day. Return must be made to Mrs Mae Legate Clerk with Deputy Alma Douglass signing. Court in Sherman to convene the first Monday in October 1923.
Hayes Healing Honey promises to stop a cough by healing irritated throat tissues. A Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat is included with each bottle to aid chest colds and croup. The two remedies come in one carton for 35 cents.
Slim Pickens made a memorable appearance with his head visible at the bottom of the curtain during the magic lantern show last Saturday night. The Improvement Association, in a Friday session, welcomed a church committee and passed resolutions of moral endorsement. The group, like many, plans to help as long as it costs nothing.
The Rev. J. W. Reynolds, age ninety one, preached at the 11 o'clock service at Travis Street Methodist Church in Sherman. He has served sixty seven years as a minister and has been in the North Texas Conference over forty years. Though on the superannuate list, he remains active and often preaches. He is grandfather to Miss Rebecca Chapin of Dallas, the blind State University graduate.
The State of Texas to Grayson County officials and residents. J. B. Birt filed an application for letters of administration for the estate of Mary J. Lewis in Grayson County Court. The hearing is set for the first Monday in August 1923 at Sherman Court House. interested parties may appear and contest.
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for children with worms. It claims the tonic enriches blood, improves digestion, and strengthens the whole system, helping the child recover health after two to three weeks of regular use. Pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
The document notes the writ and return with publisher’s affidavit attached, showing execution. Clerk C. M. Cole of Grayson County Texas certifies under seal in Sherman on July 23, 1923.
Robert Wilson and family visit from Oklahoma City with brother C A Wilson. Mrs Georgia Frailicks of Denison spends weekend with relatives. John Russell of Dallas and R J Phillips of Ivanhoe join M R Smiths for Sunday. Gladys Wilson returns from teaching in Oklahoma to parents. Stella Milburn closes B Y P A training school with diplomas awarded. John Lewis visits Leonard for a sick brother Jim. Revival at Marvin begins and continues several days. Clint McFarland of Calera buried at Porter Cemetery aged 68.
An old advertisement claims a tablet remedy stops cough and headache and works off the cold. It features E W Groves signature on each box and is priced at 30 cents.
Classified ad brief notes a funeral conducted by Rev J A Dickey and promotes local business listings for furniture prices and a medical laxative product claim.
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