Uncle Tom Judson’s Spy Tale Recalls Civil War Feat
An elder recounts a perilous winter 1864 mission for General Lee. He claims to have slipped through Union lines to steal Sherman’s plans, earning praise from Lee and the Dare-Devil tag, while warning of later bloodier exploits.
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Joe
Uncle Tom Judson
Lee
Salutin
General Lee
Gen. Lee
Tom Judson
Tom
General Sherman
Sherman
Uncle Tom
Darin
Old Sherman
Crave Creek
Ole Sherman
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Grayson County Texas
A sheriff's sale was ordered by the 44th District Court in Dallas County in the case United States Bond & Mortgage Company versus J. B. McCollum P. F. McCollom Ellis Giles and J. H. Starnes No 38954-B. The sale of sixty acres in Section 11 University Land near Whitewright and Trenton Grayson County will occur on the first Tuesday in September 1921 at the Courthouse door in Sherman. The property is described and levied upon to satisfy a judgment.
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District Court
44Th Judicial District
Dallas County
United States Bond & Mortgage Company
J. B. McCollum
P. F. McCollom
Ellis Giles
J. H. Starnes
Court House
Grayson County
Sherman
J. B. McCollom
Trenton
William Warden
Pilot Grove Creek
Varas
Denison Herald offers daily delivery for 50c monthly
An advertising note announces the Denison Herald will be delivered daily for 50 cents per month. It promotes Associated Press News and a Sunday Comic Section and invites readers to subscribe, signed by agent Guy Stedham.
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Associated Press News
Guy Stedham
Writ Details From Grayson County Sheriff August 4 1921
Court writ issued by Sheriff W B Craig Grayson County Texas in favor of United States Bond and Mortgage Company for 3195.10 plus costs of court and executing writ. Deputy J H Taylor attests. Given under hand August 4 1921.
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United States Bond & Mortgage Company
A. D
W. B. Craig
Grayson County
Texas
J. H. Taylor
Citation by Publication in Estate Case Grayson County
Public notice in Grayson County Texas commands sheriff to publish for twenty days to summon all interested in the estate of W. E. Thomas deceased Mrs M A Thomas filed final report in County Court Sherman on the third Monday in September 1921 at the courthouse to contest the report Judge C M Cole Clerk signs the writ with deputy Lucile Schleuse and date August 5 1921.
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State OF Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
Allersons
W. . Thomas
M. A. Thomas
W. E. Thomas
Court House
Sherman
A. D
C. M. Cole
Texas
City of
Child Dies After Eating Boll Weevil Mixture
Sherman Texas Aug 11 Herbert Hudek age 10 son of Mr and Mrs S E Hudek living five miles east of Sherman dies after ingesting boll weevil control mixture authorities report the boy had been ill after the incident and is the second death linked to the herbicide poisonings in the area authorities continued investigations into the accident context and safety measures
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Sherman
Texas
Herbert
S. E. Hudek
Sherman Dies After Ingestion Of Poison Mixture
Sherman died Thursday after consuming a molasses and calcium arsenate mix found in a bucket on a neighbor’s Cannon farm adjoining the Hudek property. The mixture had been used to poison boll weevils and was applied to cotton stalks late Wednesday afternoon.
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Sherman
Cannon
Hudek
Husbands story will amaze Whitewright
A testimonial claims Adler-i-ka eased stomach and bowel issues in twenty minutes, removing foul matter and gas. It touts benefits for sour stomach and chronic constipation and claims protection against appendicitis. Gallaher & Son promotes the product with dramatic, unverified assurances.
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Gallaher & Son
Jury service barred for Grayson County women this year
In Grayson County, women are barred from juries for the coming year as courts in Grayson County and District Courts start the annual task of refilling the wheel with names. Meanwhile local ad copy touts first class shoe repairing and quality materials at R. S. Morehead.
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Grayson County
R. S. Morehead
Laxa tive brom quinine touted as better tonic remedy
The advertisement claims LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE provides tonic and laxative benefits without causing nervousness or head ringing. It asserts superiority over ordinary quinine and urges readers to note the full name and look for E. W. GROVE’s signature on the 30c product.
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E. W. Grove
Names of women not placed in jury wheel in Grayson County
Sherman Texas Aug 16 names of qualified women voters of Grayson County were not placed in the jury wheel by order of Judge Silas Hare of the Fifteenth District Court. The public notice clarifies that women voters were excluded from the upcoming jury selection process.
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Sherman
Texas
Grayson County
Silas Hare
Fifteenth District Court
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Blood Action
An 19th century style classified notice extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine for preventing frequent head colds by building up the system and cleansing the blood. It asserts internal action on mucous surfaces, promises testimonials, and offers a $1 refund if unresolved.
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Hall
To Lead Boys A Man Must Live The Life He Preaches
The text argues that effective leadership of boys requires living the example one sets. It notes boys are loyal, humorous, and fond of mischief yet possess a keen sense of justice and discipline. It warns that preaching without backing it up with action undermines influence.
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Co. M. Cole
Lucile Schleuse
Husband
Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
Janway & Son
Sears Auto Company
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