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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1915

Page

5

Whitewright Man Honored as Texas Grand Master

D S McMillin of Whitewright elected Grand Master of Texas for the 63,394 Masons and 884 lodges in the state. He began as Grand Junior Warden three years ago and moves through Senior Warden Deputy Grand Master to this peak, with duties and expenses paid by the fraternity. A banquet in his honor will be held Thursday at 8 pm by the local lodge, with nearby lodges invited.

D. S. McMillin Texas Masonic Grand Lodge Waco Whitewright Lodge

Bible program and community notices at B Y P U

The program features Miss Lena May Gowdy leading Bible study prayer and song with scripture from Psalm 19 7 11 and essays The Bible a Tried Book by Mr Stockton Our Guide by Mrs Claude Truett The Bible Gives Us a Sure Foundation to Stand Upon by the Pastor a duet by Cordelia Yeager and Audrie Glidewell. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs I B Morrow Saturday. Mrs C J Pace who lives near Ely buys J B Stallings residence in Southwest Whitewright and will move to the city after January 1.

Mr. Stockton Claude Truett Cordelia Yeager Audrie Glidewell Mrs. I. B. Morrow Mr. Morrow C. J. Pace Ely J. B. Stallings Whitewright

Patron’s Afternoon At The Public School

The public school invites patrons to a Friday reception on December 17 with exhibits by every room and department. A program by the tenth and eleventh grade literary society will follow the reception and tours of the classrooms. Parents are urged to visit annually to learn the school’s inner workings and to encourage teachers.

Literary Society

Card of Thanks from Skaggs Family

J C Skaggs and family express heartfelt thanks to those who offered kind words acts and sympathy during their bereavement.

J. C. Skaggs

Farewell to an Old Farm Horse of Quiet Service

A farmer recalls a faithful old horse that pulled loads and aided the family for twenty years. Now blind and unable to work, the animal deserves a peaceful retirement with daily feed and a final resting place in the fields. The piece urges mercy over sale or neglect, honoring the horse’s long service.

W. D. Neal Farm Journal

North Texas Teachers Association picks Prescott Denton head

Supt. Charles J Denton of Whitewright will preside at the first North Texas district teachers meeting to be held in Sherman. Denton educated at Burritt College Tennessee began teaching in Florida in 1901 then moved to Texas where he served eleven years as a town superintendent and joined the State Teachers Association executive committee.

Texas School Journal Southwest Denton the Sun Texas Chas. J. Denton Whitewright Tennessee Burritt College Florida

Promptly Paid for Cash by Ira Kirkpatrick

A terse offer states items or services are filled promptly for cash, credited to Ira Kirkpatrick. The brief note mentions Woop as a phrase of assurance and emphasizes prompt cash transactions.

Woop Ira Kirkpatrick

Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers

The following officers were elected Saturday night for the ensuing year Mrs. Roberta Alverson Noble Grand Mrs Emma Kershner Vice Grand Dr Minnie Harmon Secretary R L Hayter Treasurer Mrs G L Baugher District Deputy Representatives to County Association rs Kershner and Mrs Brown Representative to Grand Lodge Mrs G L Baugher Dr Minnie Harmon alter nate

Roberta Alverson Noble Grand Emma Kershner Minnie Harmon R. L. Hayter G. L. Baugher County Association Rs. Kershner Brown Grand Lodge

Foley Kidney Pills Backed by Green Bay Man

Strong and Well as Ever Fred Smith of Green Bay Wisconsin declares Foley Kidney Pills relieved all soreness and back pain and left him strong and well. Cold weather worsens joint and muscle ache with irregular bladder action, but the pills help kidneys remove pain causing poisons. Kirkpatrick Bryant.

Fred Smith Green Bay Wis Foley Kirkpatrick & Bryant

Justice of the Peace Accused in McCown Slaying at McKinney

Carroll Ras McCown was shot to death in the office of Justice of the Peace T Hughston Beverly in McKinney Texas at 9 this morning. Police say five shots were fired four taking effect two in the right leg one in the abdomen and one in the head. An automatic 12 gauge shotgun was used a revolver was found on the body and a large knife was in his pocket. Beverly surrendered to the sheriff and is charged with murder. he posted $2000 bond. The two had earlier clashed over cases Beverly presided on. Beverly is about 27 and is the son of former county attorney W T Beverly.

McKinney Texas Carroll Ras McCown Office of Justice of the Peace T. Hughston Beverly West Virginia Street McCown Beverly Sheriff’s Justice Court Precinct No. 5 Plano Precinct No. 1 W. T. Beverly Fifty-Ninth Judicial District Court Collin and Grayson Counties

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The Masonic Lodge of Mr. McMillin Masonic Lodge Fraternity Sun and Dallas News B.Y.P.U. Program Lena May Gow R. L. Johnson North Texas Teachers Association President the State Teachers Association Journal Porter Santa Claus Santa Armstrong's Cash Store Rebekah Lodge Marks Bros Murphy Dry Goods Co Sherman
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