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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

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Burrage Indicted In Three Cases In Texas

McKinney Texas Nov 23 The Collin County grand jury returned three indictments against R W Burrage of McKinney for assault to murder Bond set at 4000 in each case The shooter in an Oct 12 McKinney affray wounded J W Ashley bank cashier Harold Ashley and E B McTee J W Ashley wounded four times slowly recovering His son slightly injured McTee recovered enough to return home near Blue Ridge

McKinney Texas Collin County Grand Jury Taessian R. W. Burrage

Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine

Cure a cold in one day with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine advertised by W. Grove. Claims to stop the head and id ache and alleviate the cold. Druggists offer refund if it fails. Signature on each box, price 25 cents.

W. Grove

Uncanceled mortgage discovered in Chicago Illinois

A forty eight year old un canceled mortgage for 4000 dollars with interest compounded at 7 percent semi annually has grown to 843848 dollars and is said to far exceed the property's value. The mortgage on Perre street south of Monroe appears in the exact form of present mortgage bonds and is held by banker Walter J. Greenbaum who says collecting interest would be useless.

Chicago Perre Street Monroe Walter J. Greenbaum

Long's Cafe and Bakery Slogan Notice

Local soda fountain service advertises as profise you invite customers to try next time at Long's Cafe and Bakery.

Long’s Cafe and Bakery

County Files Suits To Collect Fees

Two suits filed in the Fifty-ninth district court seek repayment of funds paid to county officials. The County Commissioners' Court of Grayson County sues sheriff Lee Simmons for $751.50 claimed for attending witnesses, alleging no legal provision for $1.50 per day and that warrants were paid. The second suit, against tax assessor J B Raines and assigns of Southwestern Surety, seeks $852.95 for special road taxes in Good Roads Districts Nos 1 and 2, arguing that part of the fees belonged to the county and should be returned.

Fifty-ninth District Court County Commissioners’ Court of Grayson County Ben S’. Gatford Commissioners’ Court Lee Simmons Simmons Raines Sherman

Open Letter to Former Superintendent Denton

The Sun prints an Open Letter from high school pupils thanking Mr. Charles J. Denton for his kindness and fair treatment. They express regret at the loss of a teacher whom they greatly admired for his efforts toward the school and community.

Sun

Hair-cutting at Hogan residence shocks rural town

Saturday night an intruder entered the Bud Hogan home between Ida and Bells and cut the hair from Beulah Hogan, 15. The motive is unknown. The family slept nearby and heard nothing. Officers are investigating.

Bud Hogan Ida Bells Beulah

Grayson County Poultry Show Dates Set in Sherman

The tenth annual show by the Grayson County Poultry Association will run December 13 to 15 in Sherman Texas. Ray Dorchester is secretary and Walter Burton of Arlington will judge the birds. A very attractive premium list has been arranged.

Sherman Texas Grayson County Poultry Association Ray Dorchester Walter Burton Arlington

Stolen horse taken from Whitewright area farm

A bay horse about seven years old and fifteen hands high was stolen Sunday night from Joe Dodson’s farm north of Whitewright. The thief also took an old red leather saddle and a new bridle. The horse was barefooted. Sherman Democrat.

Joe Dodson Whitewright Sherman Democrat

Road work advances toward Whitemound and Sherman pike

Work on the graveled road toward Kentuckytown is finished to that point. A 2 mile gap west of Kentuckytown will complete the road to about a mile west of Whitemound. Litigation delays the segment to the Sherman pike, but funds are held and construction will start once the route is fixed.

Kentuckytown Whitemound Sherman

Fresh Fruits Candies and Cakes at Long's Store

Long's offers a bright selection of fruits candies and cakes all freshly prepared for shoppers. The display highlights seasonal fruit treats and bakery items inviting customers to browse and buy today.

Long’s

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Our Y Amaas Banking Club Planters National Bank Burrage JS. R. Glidewell Democrat Charles J. Denton Cotton The First National Bank Sherman Poultry Show Nelson Styleplus Seventeen T. H. Lively
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