02 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
1
Washington reports Census Bureau figures show men have higher mortality than women at all ages. Rural residents, both sexes, enjoy lower death rates than city dwellers. Life expectancy rises generally, but the ultimate lifespan does not clearly extend. White females at birth outlive White males by about three to three and a half years.
Sherman January 27. Forty eight citizens seek to remove County Attorney Hubert Bookout. The suit moved from the Fifty-ninth to the Fifteenth District Court due to crowded docket. Case set for February 20 to accommodate counsel C. B. Randell. State ready for trial.
A reader suggests using The Sun newspaper to advertise desires for purchases or services. The note emphasizes placing clear wants in a public notice to attract offers or responses from vendors and sellers.
D O Hause county treasurer died at his home 1022 South Willow street Sherman at 12 30 Sunday night after a two week illness Born in Kentucky about seventy years ago he lived in Illinois Texas and Denison prior to settling in Sherman He served as county treasurer for six years and was re elected for two more He is survived by his wife E V Hause and children W O Hause Dallas Wharton Hause Idaho Mrs W T Sears Whitewright Ernest Staleup New Boston Clarence Staleup Sherman and R K Staleup Sherman
In Waukegan Illinois Judge Edwards grants separation of trials for Gov Len Small and banker Lee Curtis charged with conspiracy to embezzle state funds. The Governor’s trial will proceed first as Curtis remains quarantined at home awaiting proceedings.
Alfred Reeves of the national automobile chamber of commerce told the Chicago Rotary Club that ownership expanded from four cars in 1901 to ten million registered nationwide. He noted three million are farm owned and 70 percent of last year’s autos sold for under $1000.
Washington dispatch reports a final official toll of 97 deceased after the Knickerbocker Theatre roof collapsed during a Saturday performance under heavy snow. Rescue work continued for over 36 hours. the 1917 structure in a residential district was among many noted theatre disasters.
Newport Indiana Feb 1 A man signing as Guy Covel wrote Sheriff Lewis Sweet of Vermillion County denying Emma R Burkett forged Theodore Roosevelts name to a 69000 note Covel impersonated Roosevelt and obtained the money He is serving a New York prison term Covel says he resembled Roosevelt and sometimes forged the former president's name to passes Mrs Burkett had no idea she was duped
To the many good friends and neighbors who came to us in our hour of need during the illness and following the death of our wife and mother we express our gratitude. We also sincerely thank you for the beautiful flowers. J M Carter and Family.
A lecturer describes sights abroad as memorable spectacles. An elderly audience member asks where to obtain a pair, saying she is always forgetting hers. The exchange playful shows a light moment about forgetfulness and spectacles.
A Bonham advertisement proclaims M. C. Spivy and Co. offer the best values in dry goods as the man spends his last money on supplies. The ad emphasizes value and reliability from the local retailer.
A compact note from M. C. Spivy & Co. in Bonham proclaims a pledge to do “a little better than the best.” The line signals a quality claim from a local merchant, likely appearing in an advertisement or business card in the periodical.
Sherman, February 1. Masked Klansmen marched openly with 434 robed participants in a weather ruined procession through Travis Cherry and Crockett streets. Led by riders carrying US flag and a lit flaming cross, the group moved in four columns amid wet crowds from county residents and spectators.
Cupid blessed Whitewright with the marriage of George J. German and Mary Davis at 8 30 PM January 28 in the Sanders home Sherman Rev L S White officiated The groom a valued local son and the bride a former teacher with strong University ties will reside in the Dallas area The couple arrived in Whitewright last week and are hailed by friends for their character and devotion
Sherman Jan 30 Henry E King resigns as cashier of the Gunter State Bank at Gunter Grayson County after two years to enter business at Electra J H Kinsey will succeed him
The House passed the independent offices appropriation bill totaling 494,304,238. the Veterans' Bureau receives 377,474,622 with a change removing a cap on training camp locations beyond Camp Sherman. The Shipping Board faces scrutiny over advertising and salaries, with amendments capping officer pay and limiting advertising budgets.
Mrs Mollie Reed a 65 year old Bells resident east of Sherman died after catching herself on fire at night. Her charred body was found in front of her son in law Milton Adkins home when family woke Sunday morning. Authorities believe she accidentally ignited her clothing during a nighttime fire and ran outside before dying. The tragedy shocked Bells residents.
Sherman Jan 30 Sam Bonham 90 former Grayson County surveyor died at his home last night He served in the Confederate Army and witnessed the John Brown hanging at Harper's Ferry during the 1859 raid The item notes a cold remedy line 666.
Washington January 31. A hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee heard veterans’ representatives urge immediate passage of soldier bonus legislation. Daniel Steck of Iowa predicted 50 percent would take cash, while many veterans remain unemployed and resent delays in enacted compensation, urging education on noncash options. John Thomas Taylor echoed concerns over unemployment and ill will toward the government due to delays.
Oklahoma City, Jan. 30. Robert McAlester was sentenced to life imprisonment for participation in the lynching of Jake Roberts, a Negro packing house strike breaker, on January 14. He pleaded guilty in district court and was immediately sentenced by Judge Phelps, the seventh mob member to accept a life term.
Washington date Jan 30 the president sent to the senate the nomination of Randolph Bryant to be United States attorney for the eastern district of Texas Bryant a Sherman resident and nephew of C W Bryant and C B Bryant and son of the late David E Bryant former federal judge whose friends here cheer the appointment
Fort Worth January 30 Judge R H Buck of the Second Court of Civil Appeals filed suit against the Woodmen of the World for 28882 in damages. Buck alleges he was elected a delegate to the Woodmen convention in Houston last March but was not seated in the assembly. Rub My Tism for Rheumatism.
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