Odd Fellows Hold Social Lodge Meeting in Town
The Odd Fellows lodge hosted a roll call and social night at the lodge hall on Wednesday inviting all members and their families. Despite bad weather attendance was high with the Rebekahs serving a plentiful dinner and sending baskets of grub to nearby families. The program featured the I O O F Orchestra, prayers, readings, vocal and violin solos, a membership roll call, a short talk, and a closing song.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Order
Rebekahs
K. R. Isbell
C. W. Rader
Denison
Rebekah Assembly
Lucian Andrews
Reading
Elizabeth May
Lucy Webster
Lucile LaRoe
J. D. Harp
D. R. Lewis
W. H. Green
Gladys Ray
Sidney L. Young
Russell, Wallace, Reeves and Webster
Sherman Soldier Roy White to be Buried at Home
The body of Sherman soldier Roy M. White killed in France on the eve of the armistice will be shipped from New York to Sherman for burial this month. A telegram to his mother Mrs India White 611 North Throckmorton street said the body should arrive around Dec 10 and be sent here immediately. Roy lived with his mother at enlistment and supported her. he has a married sister in Denison.
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Sherman
Roy M. White
France
India White
North Throckmorton Street
New York
Roy
Denison
Former German Emperor to marry again soon
Berlin, Dec. 5. The Jwoel Fuhrblatt says former Emperor William has decided to marry again. The lady of his choice is the widow of a high officer of Denmark who was killed in the war. The information came from a trustworthy source.
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Berlin
Jwoel Fuhrblatt
William
Dansig
All the New Things in Pyrex at Leslie Hardware Co
Leslie Hardware Co in Sherman features the latest Pyrex products with new patterns and designs. The display highlights a range of glassware, bakeware, and storage options.
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Pyrex
Leslie Hardware Co
Sherman
23 Persons Killed In Train Collision Near Philadelphia
Twenty three people died and thirty or more were injured when a head-on crash between two Philadelphia and Reading Railway passenger trains occurred on the Newton branch north of Philadelphia. Most perished in a fire ignited by the wreck as rescuers struggled to reach victims amid a snow‑slick, 35‑foot-deep cut.
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Philadelphia
Newton
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Lively Store to Resume Business After Fire
The Lively and Company store, damaged by fire weeks ago, will open next Saturday morning after an insurance settlement this week. A large fire sale will precede remodeling, with work starting after the sale and a new stock to be placed once the building is ready.
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Lively & Company
Lively
Machine Tests True Love With Psychogalvanic Device
London December 5 a psychogalvanic instrument has been invented by a Maudsley Hospital affiliated scientist. Demonstrations show the device can register fear happiness and affection and reveal if love is real or feigned.
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London
Maudsley Hospital
Sausage Grinding Service Advertised
When you kill hogs bring your sausage meat to us and have it ground. We have a power mill and can save you this hard work. Prices reasonable.
Leslie Hardware Co. Ad Appeals to Men in Sherman
An ad from Leslie Hardware Co. in Sherman targets male buyers with a mix of shot guns safety razors hunting clothing and refrigerator baskets, highlighting practical gear for everyday use and outdoor activities.
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Leslie Hardware Co
Sherman
Pure Food Fair Was Big Success
The first annual pure food fair and baby show by the Aid Society of Central Christian Church last Thursday through Saturday drew broad support. Over twenty firms participated, with out-of-town wholesalers among them, and next May’s event is planned to include more demonstrators and booths. Entertainment included the American Legion band, the Old Family Album stage show, and cake and baby contests with substantial prizes donated by local businesses. The event yielded financial success and community appreciation, with thanks extended to all contributors and participants.
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Aid Society
Central Christian Church
Pierce
American Legion
Gladys Ray
Grady Gillett
Jack Everheart
Chess Pope
Waples-Platter Grocer Company
Denison
Nell Montgomery
Jacob's
Jacob’s Candy Company
Gallaher & Son
Billie Church
Aileen Pennington
Thomas Everheart
Patsy Jeanne Young
Willis Stateville
Margaret Wilson
Frank Benton Jr
Floyd Jones
Robert Ledford
Nice
Band Boys
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Linn Bros. Phonograph Company of
Sherman
Edison
Legion program at Methodist Church Sunday night
Preston Everheart Post of the American Legion presents a program at the Methodist Church. The event includes song, choir, invocation, scripture, a history of our country by Mr. Skipper, education by Mr. Cook of Tom Bean, a male quartet, flag remarks by Edwin May, Legion principles by R. C. Brown, America by the congregation, and benediction. All invited. no services at other churches Sunday evening.
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Preston Everheart Post
The
American Legion
Methodist Church
Mr. Skipper
Mr. Cook
Tom Bean
Our Flag
Edwin May
Principles of the Legion
R. C. Brown
America
Preachers Institute Here Next Week in Sherman District
The Preacher's Institute of the Sherman District Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene Thursday and Friday, December 15–16. About thirty Methodist preachers attend and stay in local Methodist homes. Public services are open at 11:50 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a long roster of morning and afternoon sessions on topics such as The Preacher Himself, revival methods, and church giving, led by pastors including E. L. Wright, J. E. Vinson, Ira C. Riker, and C. A. Spragins, among others.
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Sherman District
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
E. L. Wright
J. E. Vinson
Ira C. Riker
H. B. Chambers
C. W. Hearon
D. F. Fuller
Geo. C. French
Frank Hagen
M. R. T. Davis
K. R. Isbell
Epworth League
W. H. Wallace
M. N. Terrell
T. M. Kirk
W. H. Baker
Ben Bell
L. F. Tannery
C. J. Graves
H. H. Allen
C. A. Spragins
John E. Wade
J. H. Scrimshire
J. E. Short
L. Habern
A. A. Kidd
J. E. Roach
Free Picture Show Friday By Near East Relief Official
Dr. Dixie B Tucker of the Near East Relief Association in Dallas arranges a free showing at the Odeon theater Friday afternoon from 2 to 4. The Armenia made film Alice in Hungerland depicts current conditions, including a once bustling city now devoid of inhabitants. The showing aims to educate and a broad audience is urged to attend.
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Dixie B. Tucker
Near East Relief Association
Dallas
Odeon Theatre
B Sharp Music Club Forms Symphony Orchestra
The B-Sharp Music Club met in the school auditorium last Friday. Emily Isbell won the contest with 20 practice hours since the previous meeting. Piano solos were by Mary Lee Andrews, Clara May Truett, Virginia Smith, Margaret Freeman, Madge Sears, and a Dorothy Hel en Wilson duet. The club plans a future B-Sharp Symphony Orchestra to contribute to the public.
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B-Sharp
Emily Isbell
Mary Lee Andrews
Clara May Truett
Virginia Smith
Margaret Freeman
Madge Sears
Dorothy
Helen Wilson
B-Sharp Symphony Orchestra
Roberts Garage Sold in Trade Agreement
D A Norman of Gunter traded for the Roberts Garage and took charge last Thursday. The building did not change ownership in the trade. Norman employed Paul Roberts to manage the business end. The same mechanical force was retained. Frank Roberts will oversee the mechanical department until new arrangements are made.
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D. A. Norman
Gunter
Roberts Garage
Jury Discharged in Arbuckle Case for Retrial
In San Francisco on December 5, after two days and nights of deliberation the jury in the Roscoe Arbuckle case was discharged with 11 voting for acquittal and two for conviction. Judge Louderbach set January 9 for retrial. Arbuckle showed disappointment yet claimed a moral victory. The case left behind rumors of implied charges and alleged propaganda influencing the jury amid changing jury rooms.
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San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Louderbach
Boy Scouts Clean Main Street in Whitewright Parade
The Boy Scouts plan a 7 am gathering at Scoutmaster R C Brown’s home to parade through Whitewright’s business district and then sweep Main Street and back alleys. Two groups will compete to clean their sections, aiming for the cleaner effort, with merchant and citizen support pledged to back the troop’s work.
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Whitewright
R. C. Brown
Boy Scouts of America
Billie Ball
Arkansas farmer will stay home here after
A covered wagon passed through Shawnee recently bearing a bold sign. It claimed Mexico is desperation, Texas is starvation, Oklahoma is speculation, and the speaker declared, I’m moving back to Arkansas. The line captures localizers’ reactions to national politics under the Harding administration.
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Shawnee
Okla
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Harding
Arkansas
Ike and Mike Exchange a Jest Over a Cent
A brief humorous exchange has Ike ask if there is any change in him. Mike responds no, and Ike quips that he only swallowed a cent, highlighting a playful bit of wordplay.
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Ike
Mike
Ruth Suspended and Fined by Baseball Commissioner
Commissioner K M Landis suspended Babe Ruth until May 20, 1922 and forfeited his 1921 World Series profits for taking part in a post season barnstorming tour. Ruth may seek reinstatement on May 20. Bill Piercy and Bob Meusel received the same punishment for joining the trip. Ruth’s share was 3362.26 dollars, Meusel’s the same, Piercy 100 dollars less.
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Chicago
Babe Ruth
Ruth
K. M. Landis
New York Yankee
Landis
Bill Piercy
Bob Meusel
New York
New York State
Meusel
Piercy
Sunday School Contest Grows in Interest
The notice reports 161 attendees last Sunday with Whitesboro at 140, urging a turnout of 175 next Sunday. It emphasizes pupil counts only, time nine forty five, and asks readers to come early. Carl Caperton, Superintendent.
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Whitesboro
Carl Caperton
Fourteen Fined for Gaming Raid in Denison
Sherman, Dec. 5. Sheriff Boyd Craig said a poker game in Denison was raided and fourteen participants were arrested. Each violator paid a $22.50 fine totaling more than $300 for the county. Deputy Bart Shipp assisted.
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Sherman
Boyd Craig
Denison
Bart Shipp
Bonham Woman Dies at 97 in County Obituary
Bonham reports the death of Mrs. Jane Middleton aged 97, one of Fannin County’s oldest residents. She passed away Sunday night at her family home and her body was sent to Cresson in Hood County today.
Box Supper At Mahurin School House
A box supper will be held at the Mahurin school house next Saturday night. All are invited to attend this community gathering and enjoy the meal.
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Mahurin School
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Odd Fellows
Lively Store
Garland Market
First National Bank
C. B. Bryant
R. A. Gillett
Pure Food Fair
Preachers’ Institute
BOY Scouts
Bonham
BOX Supper
the Bank of the
Planters National Bank
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