Whitewright Sun Postal Status Notice
The Whitewright Sun is entered at the Whitewright Post Office as Second class mail matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
2
Term of Subscription Notice for Readers
One year subscription costs 1.00 six months 60 three months 35. The date opposite your name on the margin or wrapper shows time paid. Subscriptions expire on the first of the month. If the paper is not received regularly please notify us.
notices policy for church lodge meetings and obituaries
Special notice policy states that resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks will be charged 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices and advertising socials or entertainments with revenue require 3 cents per line. Notices of religious fraternal or public meetings for public benefit are published free of charge.
Interurban survey progress for McKinney to Bonham route
J E Wiley of McKinney reports strong farmer support as surveys advance for the McKinney Paris interurban. Twenty engineers work from Whitewright toward Bonham with planned reach to Trenton, while R L Waddill helps lead the Interurban Association. Whitewright residents urged to organize and cooperate to secure the line with least resistance through their city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wiley
McKinney
Trenton
Bonham
R. L. Waddill
Interurban Association
Whitewright
Public School Building Nears Completion With New Desks
The Board of Education ordered desks and equipment for the new school building excluding auditorium chairs. Ten rooms will be ready for immediate use with space for 575 pupils. This year’s enrollment is about 525,132 transfers bring in. Per capita scholastic apportionment for ages 7 to 17 is about 8 dollars. Construction head A B Keilen hopes to turn over the building before September opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Austin
A.B. Keilen
Sixth Annual Caddo Corn Carnival Invited Attendees
Receipt acknowledges invitation and season pass to the Sixth Annual Caddo Corn Carnival at Caddo Oklahoma from August 26 to 29. Catalogue of premiums and attractions promises an event worth traveling for and seeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddo
Oklahoma
European tension unsettles agent over deadly risk
Agent W. C. Welch voices deep concern about the European situation fearing that if the row continues, someone may be killed. He urges action to prevent violence and uphold safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Welch
Silo Talk Drives Farmers Toward New Silage Method
Mr F E Farley representing Crown Lumber and Silo Company and Looney Robbins of LaRoe Lumber Co visited farmers in the area last week. The Sun reports growing local interest in silos to preserve feed, with several silos expected to be built near Whitewright within six months to a year. The shortage of suitable facilities risks waste of valuable feed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Farley
Crown Lumber and Silo Company
Looney Robbins
LaRoe Lumber Co
Whitewright
Mrs Elizabeth Smith Visits City From Orangeville
Mrs Elizabeth Smith of Orangeville visits the city with her sons R K and J L Smith. Aunt Liza is 83, born in Tennessee and living in Texas for 42 years, with a bright mind and fair health, residing with her daughter Ida Richie in the Orangeville community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Smith
Orangeville
R. K
J L. Smith
Liza
Mile Post
Lone Star Domain
Ida Richie
Jolly fishing party and local notices mix with tragedy
A Thursday town roundup mixes a cheerful fishing party at Choctaw creek with notices of Miss Dora Seales traveling to Calvin Oklahoma after her brother John Seales dies of paralysis. It also reports the arrival of dry goodsman J P Paschall in Whitewright, subscription payments by T L Hansard family, war commentary from Tom Bean Times, and a lynching at Eufaula Oklahoma where Crockett Williams is hanged after being accused of murdering Johnson King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seales
Calvin
Oklahoma
Dora Seales
Seales
Mexico
Europe
Tom Bean
Times
Crockett Williams
Eufaula
Okla
Williams
Johnson King
Local and Personal News Notes
Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Spradling of Wolfe City visited Mrs. J. W. Nash on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sears of Cooke County stayed last week and will remain until Mr. Sears' parents return from Yellowstone. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holingsworth of Savoy were Sunday guests of R. L. Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. O. P. Spradling
Wolfe City
J. W. Nash
Claude Sears
Cooke County
Bill Holingsworth
Savoy
R. L. Johnson and
Pork and Beans Cans at Hestand's and Local Notes
Don’t forget large cans of Pork and Beans for 10c at Hestand's. W T Truett visits Ector week to pursue mercantile business. Mildred and Richard Brown return from a month with relatives in Dallas Grand Prairie and Waxahachie. Misses Margaret Fuller Thelma Hartley and Vernon Scott drive to Whitewright for a day with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hestand’s
W.T. Truett
Ector
Mildred
Richard Browning
Dallas
Grand Prairie
Waxahachie
Margaret Fuller
Thelma Hartley
Vernon Scott
Whitewright
Denison Herald
Barber Shop Earns Praise for Prompt Service
Bob Bane runs a barber shop known for cool fans and quick service provided by two experienced barbers. The word-of-mouth notes emphasize friendly staff and efficient cuts in a neighborhood setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bane
Rev Fender Leads Week of Revival Across Two Towns
Rev J F Fender spent last week at Dial conducting a very successful series of meetings. Tuesday of this week he visited the revival now in progress at Canaan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Fender
Dial
Canaan
Large pail cottolene price at Hestands
Horace Melton of Leonard visited his ill uncle Captain James Hamilton and aunt Mrs. J L Cantrell. Col J M Carlisle returned from Amarillo and western counties. Mrs 8 R Love and two sons Everet and Harry Lee visited J A Ragsdale family. Arthur Truett of Mt Pleasant visited his parents W T and Mrs W T Truett and returned home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. M.carlisle
Amarillo
8. R. Love
Everet and
Harry Lee
J. A. Ragsdale
Horace Melton
Leonard
Capt
James Hamilton
J. L. Cantrell
Arthur Truett
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs
W. T. Truett
Welch's Grape Juice Bargain At Hestands Store
Marion Curry and Mansel Mathews of Glen Rose with Mrs Laura Milam and Elzie Milam and Cal Milam visited Mrs J L Cantrell. W R Wilson and Woody Hollowell drove to Dallas Thursday where Wilson ordered a car load of 1915 Buicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Curry
Mansel Mathews
Glen Rose
Laura
Elzie Milam
Cal Milam
van Alstyne
J. L. Cantrell
W.R. Wilson
Woody Hollowell
Dallas
Mr. Wilson
Variety Store Promises Cash Savings on Everyday Goods
Wilson Bros. sold cars to W. W. Rogers Buick B25 Mr. Pearce Lee Hampton Frank Sloan Ennis Dixon A Neathery J H Giles J P Autrey Scott Aidens W H Stedham and Ford buyers. A westbound Cotton Belt passenger train derailed after splitting a switch at Tom Bean Tuesday, delaying the train until midnight. Porter Sam Potts suffered a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Bros
W. W. Rogers
Buick
Mr. Pearce
Lee Hampton
Frank Sloan
Ennis Dixon
A. Neatherly
J. H. Giles
J. P. Autrey
Scott Aidens
W. H. Stedham
Fords
Cotton Belt
Tom Bean
Sam Potts
Flour and Bran Stolen From Beatrice Mills Warehouse
A Sunday night theft broke locks at Beatrice mills warehouse and stole 2000 pounds of flour and about 700 pounds of bran. It is the second recent incident of forced warehouse entry. The sheriff’s office was notified and promised to dispatch an officer to investigate and pursue the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Mills
Carlisle Military Institute Urges Local Support Drive
Carlisle Military Institute seeks community aid for the upcoming session urging automobile owners to tour the area and recruit boys. The semi public school calls for town and car owners to start the movement now for the school and town’s benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Ladies' Silk Hose Sale by Spivy Bros Company
Ladies' 50c silk hose offered at 25c during Friday and Saturday sales by Spivy Bros Company. Local store promotes reduced price on hosiery with limited quantity and standard bargain timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spivy Bros. Company
Mrs McKenzie Hosts Social Afternoon at Carter Street
Mrs Joe McKenzie entertained a large number of friends Wednesday afternoon at her South Carter street home. Hosts Mrs M J McKenzie and Mrs W F Holland greeted guests in the reception hall and invited them to the dining room where punch was served by Misses Loubel King and Gertrude Holland. Eight tables were set on the front porch for forty-two, with Miss Sara Lee Holland as scorekeeper, and Misses Mary Carter and Irene Dickson provided a musical program while refreshments of cream and cake were served to forty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McKenzie
South Carter Street
M.J. McKenzie
W. F. Holland
Loubel King
Gertrude Holland
Sara Lee Holland
Sugar sale and art squares at Hes tand’s
Sugar is offered at a daily advance, yet customers can still buy 19 pounds for 1.00 at Hes tand’s store. Dixon and Hayter are advertising art squares nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hestand’s
Dan McMillin Elected Denison Representative
Denison voters support Dan McMillin of Whitewright with about two of every three votes cast, signaling strong local approval. Grayson County gains a capable representative as Denison Gazetteer promotes community pride and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Dan McMillin
Whitewright
McMillin
Grayson County
C M Scott Reports First Open Cotton Bales Found
C M Scott brought in the first open cotton from his field, discovering the balls along the field edge. He estimates at least half a bale per acre and hopes for a full bale. Lone Oak News notes the early harvest sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Scott
Scott
Lone Oak News
All-Steel Kitchen Cabinet Showpiece
Dixon and Harter offer an all steel kitchen cabinet described as a beauty and a wholly new item. The piece highlights its modern design and novelty for home kitchens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon & Hayter’s
Trinity River Bill Sparks Interurban Lease Question
The Denison Gazetteer reports Senator Morris Sheppard faced sharp remarks from a Republican opponent over a claim that an interurban company sought to lease the Trinity River bed between Dallas and Waco to lay tracks for interurban cars. The exchange highlighted tensions surrounding the Trinity River appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Sheppard
Trinity River
Trinity
Dallas
Waco
Denison Gazetteer
Satisfied customers stay with T. J. Smith trade
Existing patrons continue with us because they find it satisfactory to trade with T. J. Smith. We invite new customers to experience reliable service and dependable value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Smith
Hon. Thomas H Ball Reflects On Political Defeat
In graceful words the Hon. Thomas H Ball comments on his loss saying it is political, not personal. He asserts that a man of honor and patriotic purpose remains esteemed by the people and has served Texas well, despite the reverse. The Waco Tribune notes the sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Ball
Texas
Waco
Tribune
Local Grocer Caps Temperature on Service Vows
A terse notice from T. J. Smith promises flexible grocery provisions despite heat, stressing readiness to cater to customer wishes and family needs.
Hes tand coupon books offer this week
A local ad offers $10.00 coupon books for $9.80 this week at Hes tand. The message asks if you want one sent to you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hestand’s
Four-Column Reform Follows Bell News Decline
The News reduces to a four column four page format due to meager patronage. Despite smaller size, the aim is to pack the same amount of reading matter into the compact edition.
Spivy Bros Co Slippers Listed In Women's Sale
A catalog snippet lists Ladies slippers priced at 32.50 and 3.09 with model 5590 from Spivy Bros Co. The brief entry notes available sizes and style details in the footwear section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spivy Bros. Co
Mail payments by weight in 1912 rail service
Government paid railroads to carry mail by weight, with weighing every four years. In 1912 the total payment reached $51,691,501.21 for a mileage of 126,798,405.
Sewing machine repair service notice
If your sewing machine needs overhauling or repairing notify us and we will come and get it and put it in shape. We do repairing of all kind. Dixon and Hayter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon & Hayter
Defense Fails as Dallas Painter Shoots Wife then Kills Self
A Dallas painter Ed Wade shot his wife in a domestic dispute and then killed himself. Neighbors reported a heated argument prior to the fatal shots. Police found Wade dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, ending a violent incident tied to marital strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wade
Dallas
If your eyes bother you go to Glidewell s for glasses
If your eyes bother you go to Glidewell s and be fitted with glasses at Glidewell s store offering professional eye care and eyewear services for vision problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glidewell’s
Farmers Restaurant Ad Promises Satisfying Meals Nearby
A local advert highlights Farmers Restaurant just east of Wilson Vaughn Hardware offering old fashioned milkshakes described as healthful and nourishing. The Sun phone line is listed as 76 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Restaurant
Wilson-Vaughn Hardware Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. M. Echols Publisher
Choctaw Creek
Red River
Lucian LaRoe
Emmet Penn
Enna
Holly Montgomery
Evelyn Ayres
Ruth Moore
Irene Dickson
Miss McLennox
Lloyd Moore
Cecil Cameron
Bryant King
Ross May
P. Neilson
J. P. Paschall
Royse
Mr. Paschall
Dan Smith
South Bend Street
The
Sun
T. L. Hansard
Chillicothe
C. A. Hansard
W.T. Roberts
Silverton
Welch
Variety Store
Carlisle Military Institute
Mrs. McKenzie
Simmons Bros
Mee
South Bound
East m. m. m. m
FORD
Wilson Brothers
TEXA
Search the Whitewright Sun Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Whitewright Sun?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.