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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun reminds readers subscriptions are paid through the first of each month and that missing issues should be reported. Notice also notes mailing details and second class status at Whitewright Post Office.
Sherman votes for improvements totaling 250000 in municipal bonds sold Saturday afternoon at a handsome premium. Buyers were William R. Compton Investment Co of St. Louis and Fifth Third National Bank of Cincinnati bidding jointly. They paid par value plus accrued interest and a premium of 6415, plus printing and legal costs.
The bid of these firms totals about 7000 dollars and Sherman will obtain the money as soon as the bonds are printed and delivered.
About 300 voters form Culberson Club in Whitesboro with 50 railroad workers among members. They pledge to back Culberson for reelection and plan a county-wide campaign start immediately.
A quirky collection of notes from Hogwallow News detailing residents like Miss Gondola Henstep turning to farm writing, a blind man seeking change, Sidney Hocks debating sports and footwear, and Washington Hocks narrowly crossing a railroad track with his ox team. The Wild Onion teacher plans a new United States geography, Yam Sims sparks bandside interest on Tickville street, and local candidates seek votes with water and flowers. A globe map funded by Calf Ribs district trustees will be spun by Slim Pickens as the geography class recites.
James Y. Nicely son of Mr and Mrs Joe Nicely died Monday night at 10 after an appendicitis operation at St Vincent sanitarium. He had several attacks in three weeks and after a Sunday night relapse was taken to Sherman Monday morning. He died in the afternoon, body shipped to the city Tuesday on the 11 30 train. Funeral held at Oak Hill cemetery Tuesday at four in the presence of many friends. Rev A R Nash conducted the service with the Woodmen of the World, an order he belonged to. He was twenty three and survived by his parents and several siblings.
An old ad claims LAXA N BROMO QUININE offers tonic and laxative benefits without causing nervousness or head discomfort and mentions a signature by ER W GROVE.
Dallas July 31 Chas. H. Morris defeated candidate for governor spent $20,131.41 in his campaign in a sworn statement filed with County Judge Quentin D. Corley by Morris campaign manager Sterling P. Strong.
Sherman Texas July 31 Charles E Annip 37 died from poison today at noon He is survived by his wife and two children An inquest was held by C A Barker Justice of the Peace who stated the verdict would be that the poison was taken with in personal crisis intent
Card thanks voters in the 4th Texas Senate district for the 22nd inst victory. Dayton praises agricultural interests and all Texans, pledges a square deal for every one and justice for legitimate business. He notes vote tallies in Cooke and Grayson counties and asks for public input on Warehouse law.
Elder EK M Borden of Little Rock Arkansas will preach at the Church of Christ next Monday night August 7th. He is well known in Whitewright having preached here multiple times before. An invitation is extended to all residents to attend.
The Parent Teacher Association will meet Tuesday afternoon August 1 with Mrs. Lucian Andrews. The program includes Prayer, Music, Roll Call, Minutes, Paper Disagreeable Children by Mrs. Everheart, Story Contact With Evil by Mrs. S. H. Montgomery, Round Table Discussion, Story by Mrs. J. F. Dixon. All members urged to attend.
A Texas Special wreck near Ball's Switch north of Lancaster Dallas area kills engineer J P Hollis and fireman C C Wood from Denison and porter James Collard among others. Three dead, 37 injured, engine and cars derail on right hand curve. rescue teams and medical corps assist.
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company mails notice to Whitewright subscribers. Effective September 1, single line residence service rises from 1.25 to 1.50 dollars per month. The increase, delayed from March 1, 1916 at the Whitewright Commercial Club’s request, standardizes rates with similar exchanges in the state.
Sunday afternoon program at five features New Life for Mexico as theme. Song 169, roll call Bible lesson Luke 13 20 21, prayer by Lucy Stapleton, solo by Lucy Webster. John McGaughey on four causes of Mexican revolution. Story by Kate Smith. Song 502, opening mite boxes, benediction.
Train listings show multiple westbound and southbound services with times from 9:30 a m to 5:40 a m daily. Mr and Mrs W C Johnson and their son J B left Wednesday to visit relatives in Canyon City.
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