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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1916

Page

6

Woman Shoots Rev. H. M. Cagle in Sherman Tex

In Sherman Texas Rev H M Cagle a Baptist minister shot by Annie Faust near the square at 2 45 pm He was wounded twice and died later The shooter Mrs Faust is from Denison area She was arrested but released on bond Later Cagle died in Sherman hospital indicating a fatal outcome and a sheriff report notes motive alleged slander

Sherman, Tex H. M. Cagle Cleveland Avenue Sherman Annie Faust Smith & Wesson Faust John Ramsey Charley Parton M.&p. National Bank Finis Faust Poe Sherman Hospital Rev. Cagle Patroluian Dad Hill Sheriff's Office Lee Simmons

Canaan-Everheart Sunday Gatherings and Local Visits

Canaan Everheart Sunday school church and prayer meeting held at usual hours with all urged to attend. J E Rutledge returned Thursday from a two weeks trip in Missouri Kansas and other states. Mr and Mrs J D Garner visited relatives at Bells earlier this week. Mr and Mrs C D Alverson spent latter part of the week with J D McMillin and family. Mrs T F Coffman visited her daughter Mrs Bishop Lamb. Mrs Frank Alverson was on the sick list last week. Misses Lorene and Inez McMillin and Lafayette Garner and George Garner were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C D Alverson. The Literary Society gave a nice program Friday afternoon with several visitors present. George Garner visited friends at Kentuckytown Saturday through Monday.

J. E. Rutledge Missouri Kansas C.D. Alverson J. D. McMillin T. F. Coffman Bishop Lamb Frank Alverson Lorene Inez McMillin Lafayette Garner George Garner Mrs. C. D. Alverson Obe’ Nelson Jim Hardcastle Altus Okla Grady Stepp W. W. Caylor Myrtle Brown Sherman Lee Casady M. H. Mullins Mary Caylor Relda Chumbley Magaline Alverson Obe Nelson Allie Alverson Bob Chumbley M. E. McCoy Paul Stephens Enterprise Cecil Alverson Eunice Turner Lafayette Canaan Allie Shook Myrtle Harris Winnie Hamilton Nanice Turner Floyd Harris Lonnie Percy Darwin Geo Lester Caylor

Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Fight

An old advertisement promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic asserting it contains Quinine to drive out malaria and Iron to build up the system. The ad notes the formula is printed on every label and prices the bottle at 50 cents.

GROVE

Wednesday Was Chicken Day in Whitewright

Wednesday was chicken day in Whitewright as farmers sold over 12,000 pounds of poultry to local merchants at eleven cents per pound. Merchants estimate more than $1,500 paid to farmers for that day. A poultry car on the Katy tracks shipped over 5,000 pounds by express, boosting Whitewright’s reputation as a major weekly poultry market.

Whitewright Katy Express

Child Welfare Day Program At Public School Auditorium

A public school auditorium event on Thursday Feb 17 features a Child Welfare Day program with Rev W J Epting giving the invocation and multiple talks. Speakers include Mrs Guy Hamilton on the National Congress of Mothers, Mrs C J Denton on benefits of organized motherhood, Rev A R Nash, Dr R May, and Supt C J Denton addressing compulsory attendance and birth registration laws.

W. J. Epting National Congress of Mothers Texas Guy Hamilton C. J. Denton A. R. Nash R. May Supt C. P. Johnson

Rain Soaks Ely Suppressing Farm Work and Roads

In Ely much rain halts farming while residents report illness and travel difficulties. Lloyd Woodson resumes school after pneumonia, Robi Cobb recovers in Bonham sanitarium, Mrs. May Moore visits Whitewright, and Ben Allen hauls groceries in muddy conditions. Several candidates seek primary support amid a community notes column.

Robi. Cobb Bonham May Moore Whitewright Mrs. Robbins Ben Allen

W G Crush General Passenger Agent in Dallas Texas

W G Crush is identified as the General Passenger Agent at the Katy Building in Dallas Texas. The note records his role and location without additional context.

W. G. Crush Agent Katy Dallas, Tex

Texas Blossom Plan Hopes for Better Crops This Year

The note reflects community talk about helping their town, noting cold weather and deep freezes, and expressing belief that good crops will follow. The writer suggests making Texas blossom like a rose this year and doing their best for the community.

Texas

Pilot Grove School Reports Strong Progress and Plans

Pilot Grove school reports 127 pupils, up 47.6 percent from last year, with high pass rates from primary to high school. The term saw extensive improvements including a new heating system and library, a $500 State appropriation, a school program on February 22 with a tree planting initiative, and community events. The Epworth League was organized at the Methodist church and will meet twice monthly.

Pilot Grove Monta Crawford Nora Reeves Ruth Valentine Emma Holland Eunice Watkins Robert Holland Iral Blanks Corder Judd Monty Crawford

Methodist Sunday Schedule and Teachers Meeting Outcomes

The Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. A teachers meeting at the parsonage Tuesday night yielded two goals: each teacher must invite every class member next Sunday, and total Sunday school attendance should reach 100. Everyone is invited to all services. A. R. Nasu.

A. R. Nasu

Fire Destroys Geo Cooper Residence

The Geo Cooper residence burned Wednesday night between 11 and 12 oclock. Firemen saved only outbuildings as the origin remains unknown. Mr Cooper works at a mill. his wife awakened to find the fire well underway and escaped with their two children in night clothes. The home was insured for 400 dollars and the contents for 250 dollars.

Geo. Cooper Cooper

Chiropractor Convicted In Medical Practice Case

Sherman, Texas Feb 9 In the State vs Lloyd A McNonnon a County Court jury fined 50 and sentenced one day in jail for practicing medicine without a license. A new trial motion was filed. The case centers on the state law governing medical practice as the defense claims he is a chiropractor not a physician.

Sherman Texas Lloyd A. McNonn

Kentuckytown News Socials and Church Renovation

Kentuckytown notes report Obe Nelson filling regular appointments to large audiences with Sunday school and prayer meetings. Local church reseating with new pews promises a fine community church. Community visits include Jim Hardcastle returning from Altus and Grady Stepp's visit to relatives. Socials feature Eunice Turner party and music by Lafayette and George Garner with several guests and games.

Citation By Publication In Grayson County Texas

Public notice commands the sheriff or constable to publish for twenty days in a Grayson county newspaper to summon all interested in the estate of W F Duncan deceased. Administrator W B Crabtree has filed a final report to be heard at the next civil term on March 1 1916 at Sherman Court House. Those interested may appear and contest the report. Witness W S Reeves County Court Clerk. Sherman Texas February 2 1916.

Grayson County Grayson W. F. Duncan W. B. Crabtree Court House Sherman W. S. Reeves Texas Jot Horton

Would Honor Indian Chief Pat Kanim, Meany Proposes Grave Marker

Prof Edward S Meany of the University of Washington sparks public interest in honoring Chief Pat Kanim of the Snoqualmie and Snohomish tribes with a monument. The chief, pivotal in early pioneer times, shifted from hostilities to friendship with whites after a 1850 voyage to San Francisco and lasting years of alignment with settlers.

Edward S. Meany University of Washington Pat Kanim Snoqualmie Snohomish Snohomish River Tulalip Indian Reservation Bancroft Washington Glasgow Robbeson Whidby Island Tumwater Fort Nisqually San Francisco

France First With Motors In Present War

The Fremdenblatt credits France with pioneering motor transport at the war’s start by seizing 500 Paris buses and sending them with troops to the Belgian frontier, followed by 1,000 more. In the first week belligerents used about 250,000 motor wagons, with France 90,000 Germany 70,000 Britain 55,000 Austria 25,000 and Russia 10,000. total value about 200 million dollars.

Fremdenblatt Paris France Germany England Austria Russia

Boy First to Kill Bear In Lycoming County Hunt

Dorset Ringler seventeen of Trout Run becomes the first Lycoming County hunter this season to harvest a bear. Ringler and Floyd Bowen, also of Trout Run, surprised a large black bear during a late night coon hunt. Bowen fired first, the bear fled down, Ringler fired and struck the heart, killing the 225 pound animal.

Dorset Ringler Lycoming Ringler Floyd Bowen Bowen Trout Run

Germans Lead in Wireless Stations and Transatlantic Link

About ten wireless stations operated by Germany spanned France and beyond, the Eiffel Tower station among the strongest. Germany also ran major transmitters at Nauen with power around 6000 miles, sometimes 7200. A Sayville New York setup and a Spanish post existed, the Sayville pylons shipped from Rotterdam to Hoboken, built in Germany. Even after cables to America were cut, a near complete substitute had been prepared.

France Eiffel Tower Nauen Spain Sayville L. L New York Germany Rotterdam Hoboken America

Miss Gadders Discusses Conversation Habits In Society

Miss Gadders talks rapidly making it hard for others to speak. Professor Diggers concedes the social obligation keeps him from his studies but finds her chatter oddly helpful for concentrating on demanding matters.

Railways Promote Tourist Travel in War-Torn France

Tourists in France travel mainly outside the war zone as railways encourage tourism amid conflict. The effort aims to show travel is still possible where dangers are considered less likely, helping sustain normalcy for visitors and locals.

France

Ted Seeks Love and a Big Paycheck

Ted plots a wedding with Amy while wrestling family pressure and a sudden windfall of romance. Uncle Chris provides a push toward success as Ted guides his future through a risky balance of work, affection, and social signals at the Dorrance dance.

How He Won Her Novel Snippet in Detroit Free Press

A brief exchange from How He Won Her features a line about marriage and money. The dialogue contrasts concerns about wealth with assurances that love and charm matter more. The Detroit Free Press presents a candid, witty moment from the story.

Detroit Free Press

Cello and Fire Order Quoted From Ghislanzoni

A garbled quotation attributed to Antonio Ghislanzoni states in a fire scenario the musician would save his cello before his wife, reflecting an apocryphal priority claim about art over personal life. The source text is unclear and appears misformatted.

Antonio Ghislanzoni

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Rev. H. M. Cagle Everheart Mrs. J. D. Garner The Literary Society Kentuckytown Ely News Ely Lloyd Woodson Little Mace Abbott Okahoma Mkté Kentuckytown News State OF Morris Graham Ted Uncle Chris Signa Lawrence Amy Signa Teddy J. C. Burnham Putney Dorrance Dorrances Polly Dorrance Pat Polly Jacks Dorrance House Chris Father McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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