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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
4
Post office rules require white wrapped parcels with sender name in upper left corner. Do not seal with glue or tape, tie with a cord, and place sender name and address inside. Postmaster urges cooperation to ensure timely delivery and rejects noncompliant packages.
Houston reports a wreck at Humble seven miles north of the city. Twenty dead and fifty injured were named in late telegrams to the Southern Pacific Hospital. Two ambulances and many physicians head to the scene as emergency crews respond tonight.
Argument in the State versus Joe Hall charged with the murder of Bob James a Honey Grove service car driver was completed today and the case was given to the jury for decision in Sherman Texas on December 13.
Chesley Rutledge announces Santa Claus will visit Whitewright soon. Children should write letters and bring them to the Post Office Confectionery by Friday or Saturday so he can deliver them to Santa upon arrival.
Jasper Cox, father of W. M. Cox of this place, died at his Bodenham home at 92. Funeral services were held at Mt. Moriah with Rev. T. E. Hudson officiating. At his request no flowers were sent. A farmer and stockman, he built a substantial estate valued around 200000 dollars and was the county’s largest taxpayer, noted for his honesty and fine character. He was not
A respected church member died peacefully leaving a daughter Mrs. 8S. T. Stinnett and Cicero Cox of Bedenham, and three sons Alonzo Pressley and William in Texas. Alonzo was ill and stayed away from the funeral while Presley and William attended.
A beauty married at the bride’s sister Mrs F E Douglas home on Thursday afternoon December 7 as Sterling Evans and Miss Kate Thomas united in matrimony. Guests included out of town attendees from Waco Whitesboro Tom Bean Eastland and others. couple plans Bryan home after a Texas honeymoon ending in Dallas and San Antonio.
A brief shopper note highlights Bow-Wright Drug Co as a place to find a useful Christmas gift. The item mix and local storefront reflect seasonal retail activity. Shoppers are directed to visit for gift ideas and potential specials.
Prof. Trevino of Austin College in Sherman was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C S Blanton Sunday, sharing a social visit and meal with the hosts.
R. S. Morehead advertises all tire work and vulcanizing with satisfaction guaranteed. Located in Whitewright.
The Grayson County Poultry and Rabbit Breeders Association lists a $1.00 annual membership fee that also covers the Poultry Journal. To join or renew, send your name and a dollar to Secretary W. C. Kerr at 601 West Hull St., Denison, with a note stating the remittance purpose.
Cold wet weather approaches and R S Morehead electric shoe shop urges customers to prepare by repairing and cobbling old footwear for use.
Report notes W L White and Homer Sears installing wireless receiving sets at their homes. Dallas News WFAA and other radio stations provide continuous music lectures and current news, offering entertainment and knowledge at the fireside.
The International Harvesting Company issues agricultural bulletins, endorsed by experts, to aid farmers and their wives. C. C. Willis arranged with local banks, backing the agricultural department at Whitewright High School and the Chamber of Commerce. A wireless set is suggested as a Christmas gift at Johnson's.
The Sun and the Semi-Weekly Farm News promote subscriptions while urging city residents to prevent grass fires. It warns that yard burnings often spread to nearby properties and cause fire losses, urging caution when winds are up or preparations are insufficient to control flames.
If it’s a pipe a cigarette case or a nice purse shaving set traveling set or whatever you want you will find it at Johnson’s.
Will Barbee and Byron Sears in Madill Oklahoma on Tuesday investigated a reported roundup of automobile thieves. Barbee said his Ford was stolen months ago and hopes to find it among about twenty five recovered cars. Officers asked him to return next Monday when they plan to gather all stolen cars and Barbee expects his Ford to be found on the lot.
Mrs Bill King of Savoy spent the week end here with Mrs R W Painter and family.
J C Parsons and Mr and Mrs W F Barnett with five children from the Texas Methodist Orphans Home in Waco visited Sunday. The children gave readings piano solos violin duet and songs at the Methodist Church and the audience enjoyed the program. A collection for the home totaled about 150. Mr Barnett is a former Grayson County citizen and ex superintendent of the Van Alstyne school and the State Orphans Home at Corsicana.
Reverend J T Gillespie aged 61 died suddenly at his Mountain View home last Saturday at 10 30 am He lately served as pastor of the First Baptist Church Mountain View having been there only a few weeks He was reared in Hunt County and leaves a brief biographic note
Body laid to rest in Reho bothe Cemetery near Wolfe City Tuesday afternoon. Rev G M Mc Neilly Baptist Church assisted in the service. Gillespie father of J C Gillespie Hud son Davis Co store manager. He left for Mountain View after death message Saturday morning. Attending from here were Mrs J C Gillespie and daughter and Mrs Francis Pilcher.
Bow-Wright Drug Co offers a selection of useful Christmas gifts for shoppers. The store highlights merchandise suitable for stockings and household needs, inviting customers to browse seasonal items.
An advertising offer states that “We have some beautiful diamonds that must sell” and promises a genuine bargain price from R L Johnson. The brief notice seeks buyers.
A free concert by local talent will be held at the grammar school building Monday night December 17 at 7 o clock for the benefit of music memory contestants. The public is cordially invited and the fifth and sixth grade pupils are urged to attend.
If your eyes bother you or you need glasses we can fit you with reasonable prices. R. L. Johnson, jeweler and optometrist offers eye services and eyewear.
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