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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1920

Page

4

Local Social Notes Highlight Sher man and Dallas Visits

Mrs J N Smith and Mrs H C Willis are noted visitors from Sherman and Dallas respectively. Miss Opal Zell Fain of Bells spent the weekend with Little Miss Lucile LaRoe. Miss Mary Hestand, at school in Denton, visited relatives here. Miss Emma Gordon visited friends in Sherman. W Z Spearman of Edmond, OK spent several days last week. Mrs Ross R May of Ranger visited Dr and Mrs R May. Mrs Joe Hamilton returned from a Dallas visit.

Opal Zell Fain of Bells Lucile LaRoe Mary Hestand Denton Joe Hamilton Dallas

Local social notes and house visits across cities

Mrs. Dave Taylor of New York City visits Mrs. L C Manning and Mrs. C J Meador while Mrs. L P Sears visits her daughter Mrs L M Williams in Gainesville. Truett Moore advertises linoleum varnish promising brighter floors. Mrs Fay Haden of Durant Oklahoma visits her parents and relatives. Pierce and Son's Cafe promises service quality and fair prices. Mrs Bettie Jackson of Dallas returns home after visiting Dr and Mrs R May. Miss Josephine Pierce visits Mrs W H Wimpee in Greenville.

Dave Taylor New York City L. C. Manning C. J. Meador Mrs. Fay Haden Durant, Okla D. R. Lewis

Braly Ferguson gin plant destroyed by fire at Leonard

Fire Tuesday morning gutted the Braly-Ferguson gin plant at Leonard causing an estimated loss near 20000 dollars with insurance partly covering the damage. The origin of the blaze remains unknown as officials begin investigations. Spring’s approach prompts furniture and floor covering needs from Will Looney. The Sun notes a Methodist Bible study and business meeting at the parsonage Monday at 2 30. Local notes report Arthur Atterberry visiting from Ft Worth and Hudson Davis Co opening a Whitewright store while acquiring stock from Van Alstyne. John Wright of Whitewright shopped in Trenton amid bachelorhood rumors after buying a home in Whitewright.

Braly-Ferguson Leonard Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Hudson, Davis & Co Whitewright van Alstyne D. A. Taylor Texas

Supreme Court Refuses to Suspend Anti Pool Halls Law

The Supreme Court refused to suspend enforcement of the Texas anti pool room law pending a constitutional ruling in a lower court. Texas pool halls had continued operations pending the court’s decision, but today’s action ends that pause as two pool hall operators had sought a delay until the ruling.

Supreme Court Washington Texas

President Wilson Narrowly Escapes Influenza Threat

Washington February 3 President Wilson contracted a cold days ago and had a narrow escape from influenza, his physician Rear Admiral Grayson said. Precautions are in place and no one with a cold is allowed near him. The president is gradually improving and now walks unassisted on the White House second floor.

Washington Wilson Grayson White House

Chronic Constipation Treated With Mild Laxative Tonic

The piece warns against overusing mineral waters and strong cathartics that dehydrate and worsen constipation. It recommends Cham berlain's Tablets as a gentle, nearly imperceptible laxative that often avoids subsequent constipation.

From a Clear Sky romance returns in workshop garden

In Agnes C. Brogan’s tale Rosalia, aged, lonely, and hopeful, watches for romance to drop from a clear sky. A crash landing of an airplane brings an injured aviator and a chance to rekindle past love. The doctor arrives with news and a note that reveals Rosalia’s own held romance revived by fate.

Rosalia

Oklahoma City visitor recalls local ties and careers

Mrs Nannie Wilcox Ellis of Oklahoma City visits here this week recalling former residence and insurance work. Miss Ruby Ross teaches in Royse City and visits her parents Mr and Mrs W T Ross. Also noted are a Hortons store coffee demonstration next Mon Tue Wed. Mrs R May and Mrs Ross May visited Rev Grady May at Caddo Mills. Field grown frost proof cabbage plants offered at 60c per hundred with orders invited.

Nannie Wilcox Ellis Oklahoma City Ellis Ruby Ross Royse City School Mrs W. T. Ross R. May Ross R. May Rev Grady May Caddo Mills P. C. Delfel

Dr Edwin May Leaves Whitewright for Ranger Office

Dr Edwin May departed Thursday for Ranger to open an office while friends regret his move from Whitewright and wish him success. Rev W J Epting and wife are ill with flu and a visiting minister may fill Sunday Baptist church appointments if he cannot. Featuring a furniture refinish request by Will Looney urging economical spring cleaning.

Edwin May Ranger Whitewright W. J. Epting

Local Notes on Families and Upcoming Purchases

Miss Carrie Hamilton returned from San Antonio where she has been for two to three months. Verginia Belcher, bedridden for three months, shows improvement and may soon be able to get up. You can save money on furniture and rugs by shopping with Will Looney. Max Pope bought the Will Pender residence and moved in Saturday. Rob inson, manager of Hudson Davis Co., will move to the vacated Pope residence.

Rosalia Susan Carrie Hamilton San Antonio Verginia Belcher Verginia Max Pope Will Pender Mr. Robinson Hudson, Davis Co Mr. Pope

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elberta Bread Home Steam Bakery Denison Gordon Brothers J. N. Smith Sherman H. C. Willis Pierce& Son’s Emma Gordon Sheran W. Z. Spearman Edmond Stone Ranger Ennex Dr. and Rs. R. May Mrs. L. P. Sears Mrs.l. M. Williams Gaineville Truett & Moore Pierce & Son P. J. Pierce Josephine W. H. Wimpee Greenville Mrs. House H. T. Atterberry Ft. Worth D.S. McMillin Mr. Atterberry St. Worth John Wright Trenton John Tribune Trenton Tribune Agnes C. Brogan Western Newspaper Union Dyer & Jones Rexall Devoe AJAX Horton’s Will Looney Mickie Naigoshi Lukurn J. L. Kirpatrick
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