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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1922

Page

5

Local notices from Sherman area include shop ads and visitors

Dallas visitor R H May calls on shoe repair. Miss Louise LaRoe spends week in Durant Oklahoma. Coal at 12 50 a ton from J C Parsons. Mrs Ed Martin visiting Hillsboro relatives. Miss Lucy Webster leaves for Howard Payne College in Brownwood. Maga zines at Pierce's Cafe monthly. Hudson Davis Co inquiries from Dallas. Eggs paid 271/2 cents per dozen. Denison poll tax receipts rise to 4923. Stedham shop offers blacksmithing woodwork horseshoeing with three workers. Various locals visit, travel and business updates.

Probate filing for W C Fain estate in Sherman Court

Mrs Eliza J Fain filed an application to probate the will of W C Fain in Sherman County Court. The estate is valued at about 60000 dollars.

W. C. Fain Sherman Eliza J. Fain

Groceries On Sale In Leonard This Week

W B Hestand is in Leonard this week overseeing a sale of bankrupt groceries purchased last week. The sale began Tuesday and will run for several days, after which unsold goods will be moved to another location.

W. B. Hestand Leonard

Local Sales and Personal Notices from Denton

We marked all our ladies hats down to 1.00 at Hudson Davis Co. Miss Ivy Fain returns to Denton to attend her grandfather W C Fain funeral. Special price on Plain White Dinner Plates 1.00 at Johnson's. Best perfume 50 cents per ounce Saturday only by Lee Johnson.

Hudson, Davis & Co Hudson, Davis Co Ivy Fain Denton College of Industrial Arts W. C. Fain Johnson's Lee Johnson

Legion Post Social Draws Members and Guests

The local American Legion post held a special social meeting last Friday with a fine musical program and refreshments. Mothers wives and sweethearts of Legion men attended and all reported a splendid time.

The American Legion Legion

Fain Poultry Ad and Tax Help Visit

Bring us your eggs butter chick ens furs and hides. We pay high market prices at all times. Fain Poultry north of the old Lively store building. W H Echols deputy internal revenue collector will be in Whitewright Thursday Friday and Saturday Feb 23 24 and 25 to assist individual taxpayers in making out their 1921 income tax reports. Call on him during his visit.

Fain Poultry W. H. Echols Internal Revenue Collector Whitewright

Pierce's Cafe Serves Good Food In Old Reliable Way

The cafe continues to offer dependable meals for those seeking a break from home cooking. Patrons are urged to visit for a steady dining option and a comforting change of pace at Pierce's Cafe.

Pierce

Trustee to Sell Mitchell Bros Stock Under Bankruptcy

J. H. Reeves trustee in bankruptcy will sell Mitchell Bros stock next Tuesday at 2 p.m. Stock invoices total 1300.71 with fixtures at 100. Advertisement urges mattress renovations and discounts. Also notes Rev W J Epting has moved to Whitesboro as pastor. Market ads list eggs butter chickens furs and hides offered six days weekly by Fain Poultry near the old Lively store.

J. H. Reeves Mitchell Bros W. J. Epting Baptist First Baptist Church Madill Baptist Church Whitesboro

Whitewright Poll Tax Totals Rise with Female Voters

Whitewright reports 273 residents paid poll tax this year, about 90 more than last year, with the rise attributed to additional women voters. The town notes a sizable pool of qualified women voters this year and a small number from last year. Pierce's Cafe promotes cigars with a claim of a fine assortment and good condition.

Denison Whitewright Pierce’s Cafe

Sherman observer recalls large Ku Klux Klan parade

J. P. Autrey witnessed a Sherman Ku Klux Klan parade Tuesday night with more than four hundred participants and a crowded crowd along Travis street. He noted spectators braving cold and rain and said the sidewalks were so packed an hour before the parade it was nearly impossible to walk.

J. P. Autrey Sherman Travis Street

Bonham Firm Promotes Higher Customer Value

A Bonham advertisement from Spivy & Co. proclaims the goal to offer “values above the average.” The brief note emphasizes superior pricing and service as a business pledge.

M,. C. Spivy & Co Bonham

Weather prompts repairs for worn shoes by Morehead

This brief ad notes the weather prompts comfort and urges repairing old shoes using the best materials and workmanship offered by R. S. Morehead.

R. S. Morehead

Renovating Mattress Machine in Former Long Bakery

E. J. Antoni advertises a mattress renovation service in the building formerly occupied by the Long bakery. He promises to make old mattresses like new at reasonable prices.

E. J. Antoni Smith Hotel Long Bakery

Funeral Held for Former Bells Mayor James E Matthews

The funeral for James E Matthews a longtime Bells resident and former mayor who resigned eight months ago due to ill health was held at the Bells Methodist Church on Tuesday. Rev D F Fuller officiated with Masonic graveside rites by J T Knott of Sherman. Matthews who never married left two sisters and four brothers and died at age 55 in El Campo Texas.

James E. Matthews Bells el Campo Texas D. F. Fuller J. T. Knott Sherman Matthews

Parrish to Open Senate Campaign in Texas

Representative Lucian Parrish left Washington for Texas to open his United States Senate campaign. Headquarters will be in Fort Worth and his opening speech is set for Sherman on February 11. Parrish was born in Grayson County.

Washington Lucian Parrish Texas United States Senate Fort Worth Parrish Sherman Grayson County

75 Sheets Good Typewriter Paper at Sun Office

Readable notice states 75 sheets of typewriter paper offered at 25 cents per sheet at the Sun office. Availability and exact terms noted, with emphasis on the economical supply for readers and offices.

Sun

Death of George W. Lindsey in Dallas

George W. Lindsey age 35 died at his home in Dallas Tuesday morning of pneumonia. The body was shipped here for burial. Funeral at A. T. Phillips residence Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. F. Fender. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Lindsey, a WWII veteran, was reared locally as grandson of J. B. Woosley. Survived by wife, brother Jim Lindsey of Lott, and a sister in Oklahoma.

George W. Lindsey Dallas A. T. Phillips J. F. Fender Oak Hill Cemetery George Lindsey J. B. Woosley France Mr. Lindsey Jim Lindsey Lott Oklahoma

Laundry ad from S L Young in Whitewright

S L Young promotes his laundry service representing Sherman Steam Laundry and Sherman National Steam Laundry. He pledges reliable, competitive cleaning and assures every article returns. Contact provided as residence phone 208.

S. L. Young Whitewright Sherman Steam Laundry Sherman National Steam Laundry

Sun clubs with Dallas News and other good pubs

The Sun teams with Dallas News Farm and Ranch Holland's Magazine and other strong periodicals to expand reach and share audience across regional markets. Partnerships aim to boost coverage, cross advertise, and align editorial to attract diverse readers statewide.

The Sun Dallas News Farm & Ranch Holland’s Magazine Good Publications

Vaught and Gregory Wed at Central Christian Church

On Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the Central Christian Church Parsonage, A V Vaught of Lubbock Texas and Edith Gregory of Tom Bean were united in marriage. The pastor officiated and the couple will start life with excellent prospects and friends’ best wishes as they begin life in Lubbock.

Central Christian Church Parsonage A. V. Vaught Lubbock Texas Edith Gregory Tom Bean

Weather Bounces Back With Sun After Rainy Spell

The sun broke through Wednesday for most of the day marking the first extended sunshine in about two weeks. Rain soaked the area Saturday night into Sunday and again Tuesday night, leaving abundant moisture in the soil. Wheat looks healthy and oats that were planted earlier are emerging. dry ground will soon permit oat sowing. The recent cool cloudy spell is said to benefit fruit by delaying budding ahead of late month freezes.

Dry Goods Prices Aim Low, Spivy & Co. Vows

M C Spivy & Co Bonham states they will meet customer ideas and needs for dry goods at the lowest possible prices, promising value and satisfaction.

M. C. Spivy & Co Bonham

Morehead Tubes: Vulcanizing On Short Notice

R S Morehead leads a shop that vulcanizes tubes quickly and precisely, offering dependable service on tight deadlines. The firm emphasizes quality and prompt delivery to meet urgent demands.

R. S. Morehead

Fain Poultry Proudly Announces Top Prices for Chickens

The firm says it pays the highest prices for chickens eggs furs and hides, inviting growers and trappers to bring their produce to Fain Poultry for premium offers and prompt cash settlements.

Gordon Culver wedding ties Sherman and Denison trips

The marriage of Horace Gordon and Janice Culver took place at the Livingstons on East Lamar in Sherman with Rev. J. F. Fender performing the ceremony. The couple then left for Denison and Muskogee to visit relatives before returning. Culver formerly taught at Bells High School and Gordon is noted as a leading young businessman from Whitewright.

Horace Gordon Janice Culver Cooper John P. Livingston Lamar Street Sherman J. F. Fender Denison Muskogee Okla Gordon The Bells High School R. B. Gordon Whitewright

City Tax Assessment by Jesse Wallace

Jesse Wallace will assess 1922 city taxes and accepts renditions at any time. Taxpayers are urged to visit the collector's office at their convenience to list their property, promising savings and convenience for the city and public.

Jesse Wallace

Local Bonham Firm Seeks Downturn in Dry Goods Costs

In a brief business note M. C. Spivy & Co. of Bonham states they have pursued cost reductions in dry goods and shoes. The statement reflects ongoing efforts to cut expenses and maintain competitive pricing amid market pressures.

M. C. Spivy & Co Bonham

Personal News Tip to The Sun Apparent Request

A reader asks for personal news tips and initiates a suggestion to phone or send information to The Sun. The note emphasizes appreciation for updates and contact via phone or mail for personal items.

The Sun

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dyer & Jones Rexall Store R. H. May Mrs Ed Martin Hillsboro J.C. Parsons Louise LaRoe Durant, Oklo Lester Haile Austin J. C. Parsons Claud Dillon R. H. Jay of G. W. Pope Lucy Webster Brownwood Howard-Payne College C. E. Cole Inez Gladys Ray Max Pope Grover Spencer of Horace Thompson C. W. Hampton Good Roads Durant Oklo Gordon Bros Charley Andrews J. R. Andrews Acton R. C. Gillespie Paris Stedham Shop Tom Montgomery Huntsville B. S. Montgomery RE. J. Antoni Whitewright Lumber Co Domino Coal L. LaRoe & Co Home Builders J. L. Kirkpatrick
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