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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
8
Walter King age 20 is jailed here and Robbin Davis age 26 jailed at Commerce charged with the murder of a night watchman on October 23 1926. Arrests were made about a week ago and King is reported to have given a statement to officers.
J. K. Beauchamp the Haskell night watchman was found dead in a grocery doorway on October 24 1926 after surprising burglars. Two bullets struck him from different calibers suggesting two assailants. A navy bag of merchandise and a shot fired from Beauchamp’s gun were found at the scene.
Sun notice reports engraved or printed wedding invitations and announcements, highlighting formal cards and social listings typical of the era. The item captures how communities shared forthcoming marriages and celebrations through printed notices.
Boston dispatch reports Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti died in the electric chair after a seven year case. Celestino Madeiros also died, while the executions followed a dramatic, orderly sequence with final words from Sacco and calm resolve from Vanzetti.
In Ripon England an official hornblower serves since ancient times. Each night he takes position in the market square before nine o'clock and sounds a long mournful blast as the last cathedral chime fades. Residents may challenge him in a blowout contest for the post.
The B Y P U program lists topics on "In the Flowery Kingdom" presented by Mira Nell Vestal and others. Readings include "The Country and its People," "Some Things About the Chinese," "Chinese Boys" and "Chinese Girls" with speakers James Lindsey Billie Magar Maxine Roberts Benton Anderson Emma gene Sears Margaret Sears. Scripture is Matthew 29:18-20. All members urged to attend. visitors welcome.
An old exchange suggests tying a yard long string to a door key and holding it to swing. With one person guiding the right hand the key moves in a straight line, with two hands it swings in a circle, and with a third person's hand on the second's shoulder the motion stops.
The Baptist minister Rev J S Cameron died at his home in Pittsburg Oklahoma on Sunday. He was 64 and had served as a preacher for over forty years. Born in Tennessee in 1863, he moved to Texas with his parents about fifty years ago and ministered across Gray son and Collin Counties before relocating to Oklahoma. He previously led the North Baptist Church in Denison. His body arrived in Whitewright on the Katy Flyer Tuesday afternoon for burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, with a funeral conducted by Rev J B Snyder of McKinney and assisted by Rev J C Skaggs and Dr T L Holcomb of Sherman. Survived by his wife and daughter of Pittsburg and two sons Albert and Bunyan of Dallas. Sherman attendees included Rev Claud Johnson and others plus Judge Dayton B Steed.
The cafe earns praise for superior cooking quality and friendly service. Patrons highlighted flavorful dishes, attentive staff, and a welcoming dining atmosphere across visits.
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