Simmons Resigns As Klan Emperor in Cash Deal
William J. Simmons, founder of the Ku Klux Klan, signs a contract renouncing his title and $1,000 monthly annuity in exchange for 145000 dollars. He agrees to cease opposition, resigns from the Knights of Kamelia, and forms a new group in Jacksonville named the Knights of the Flaming Sword. Col. Simmons keeps Klankrest on Peachtree Road as litigation ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
William Joseph Simmons
Ku Klux Klan
Paul Etheridge
Imperial Klonsel
Hiram W. Evans
Col. Simmons
Imperial Wizard Evans
Klan
Klankrest
Peachtree Road
Knights of Kamelia, Inc
Dr. Evans
Etheridge
Jacksonville
Fla
Knights of the Flaming
J&ksonville
Colmons
Imperial Klondlium
Mrs. S. H. Crawford Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Sam H. Crawford died Friday afternoon at her daughter’s home near Whitewright after three and a half years of invalid life. Born August 7, 1848 near Rushville Indiana, she moved to Texas in 1869 and lived in Grayson County thirty eight years. Funeral Saturday at the Simmons home conducted by Elder J A Dickey and Rev J F Fender. interment Cedar Cemetery. Survived by Lew W. Crawford Anna J H Crawford G H Riley R E L Smith and J M Simmons.
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Sam H. Crawford
J. M. Simmons
Crawford
Rushville
Littleton
Texas
van Alstyne
Cedar
Church of Christ
Old Mantau
Grayson County
J. A. Dickey
J. F. Fender
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Cemetery
R. E. L. Smith
Luella
Whitewright
Rural mail carriers set 8 30 A.M. departure time
Postmaster W O Brents received department approval to shift local rural carriers departure to 8 30 A M from the previous time. The change aims to give the office staff more time to handle mail each morning and goes into effect next Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Brents
Post Office Department
Brents
Valentine Tea Postponed Over City Illness
The Valentine tea planned by the Central Christian Church ladies at Mrs. W. P. Vaughn's home was postponed due to widespread sickness in the city. Mrs. Holmes Connelly and a young girl returned to Trenton Thursday after visiting her mother, George Gowdy.
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Valentine
Central Christian Church
W. P. Vaughn
Mrs. Holmes Connelly
Wghter
Trenton Thurss
Eorce Gowdy
Texas Debates Texans Roar Over Apples and Icebound Nights
Washington reports a lively floor exchange as Representative Hudspeth touts Texas agriculture and trades quips with Minnesota’s Knutson. Hudspeth jokes about apples selling for $20 a gallon and cattle thriving in warm Texan nights, prompting lingering laughter and sharp comebacks.
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Washington
Texas
Union
Hudspeth
House
Knutson
Minnesota
Tree Planting At Canaan Saturday
Citizens of the Canaan community plan a Saturday morning tree and shrub planting at the church and school buildings. Men and women will work from 8 am to noon to beautify about two acres, with women selecting shrubbery and directing the work. The effort aims to create a beauty spot and inspire similar projects elsewhere.
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Canaan
Whitewright
Former Whitewright Girl Weds in Wyoming
Hazel Spearman daughter of Mr and Mrs W Z Spearman formerly of Whitewright married Theodore A England in Douglas Wyoming on January 30 He taught at Glenrock High School and earned a degree at Central Teachers College in 1922 The couple will honeymoon in Chicago and reside in Glenrock after February 10.
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Hazel Spearman
W. Z. Spearman
T. A. England
Edmond
Theodore A. England
Douglas
Wyoming
Glenrock
England
Central Teachers College
Tsa Ma Gah Club
Glee Club
Quill Club
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Chicago
Loving Seeks County Clerk Post After Eleven Years’ Service
Royce Loving, candidate for county clerk, spoke to voters on Wednesday. An assistant clerk for eleven years, he cites familiarity with office duties and promises capable service. his campaign announcement appears in this Sun issue.
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Royce Loving
The
Sun
Comrades play staged by American Legion scheduled twice
The American Legion presents Comrades to be performed Friday with a 3 p.m. matinee at the grammar school auditorium and an 8 p.m. show. Fred Wilson, longtime miller at Kimbell mills here, is transferred to the Wolfe City plant and will relocate his family soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
J. Lamp Perry Jr
Fort Worth
Legion
May Badgett
Sallie Hamilton
Marion Simmons
Jack Webster
Fred Wilson
Kimbell Mills
Wolfe City
Mr. Wilson
Animal experts lecture at Odeon on reducing meat losses
Dr. B. Rogers and Dr. W. J. Embree of Chicago's Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau... H. K. Rae of M-K-T Railway discussed livestock handling. The program used pictures and talks to show how bruised meat and deaths from rough loading cause huge annual losses and how proper car preparation and handling cut those losses. A large audience of farmers and shippers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rogers
Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau
Chicago
W. J. Embree
Bureau
H. K. Rae
M-K-T Railway Company
Odeon Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
D H Garrett Dies After Week Long Illness
D H Garrett aged 38 farmer east of town died Wednesday afternoon after a week of pneumonia. Funeral and burial at 3 30 at Warden Cemetery six miles west conducted by Rev C Chumbley. Born in Kentucky he moved to Texas in 1885 and left a wife six children, his parents W F and H C Garrett Denison, six brothers and one sister.
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D. H. Garrett
Warden
C. Chumbley
Garrett
Kentucky
Oak Hill Cemetery Owners Increase Dues to 3.00
The Oak Hill Cemetery Association notifies lot owners that a new mower must be purchased and old tools repaired. Annual debts have accrued, so cemetery dues rise to 3.00 per lot and owners are urged to pay promptly to avoid further contact.
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Cemetery Association
Oak Hill Cemetery Debt and Fundraiser Tonight
The Oak Hill Cemetery Association ended last year $48.25 in the red due to unpaid dues. Several lot owners are absent and unfindable. Thanks to Mr Roscoe Pace the charity show on Thursday evening February 21 offers relief. attend or buy a ticket to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Cemetery Association
Roscoe Pace
Coolidge vows swift oil land lease probe in New York
President Coolidge addressed the National Republican Club in New York vowing immediate unshrinking prosecution of oil land lease cases. He urged bipartisan support for Mellon tax bill, aid to agriculture, opposition to soldier bonuses, and readiness to curb armament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coolidge
National Republican Club
Mexico
United States
Washington
Congress
Davidson to Broadcast Speech in Fort Worth Saturday
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynch Davidson will speak at St. Pauls Methodist Church auditorium in Fort Worth on Saturday February 16 at 2 PM The Fort Worth Star Telegram will broadcast the address for radio listeners statewide to hear the remarks live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch Davdison
Fort Worth
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Davidson
Vaughn Hosts Methodist Stewards With Four Course Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Vaughn entertained the board of Methodist stewards at a four course turkey dinner last Friday. Mrs. Vaughn was assisted by her daughter Mrs. Earl Johnson and Mrs. T. H. Lively. Twenty two guests each found red white and blue hatchet place cards and the final course featured a miniature American flag. Guests departed at 10 pm hoping for another hospitable visit soon. Mrs. Ellis May and Mr. May spent Sunday in Bells with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Kidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Vaughn
Board of Methodist Stewards
George Washington
Mrs. Vaughn
Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meet in Whitewright
The Whitewright Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at the I C C F lodge hall with about fifty business leaders. R A Gillett was elected president with J L Dyer and H L Gordon as officers. a proposed expansion of postal service and stronger finances were discussed and committees named to begin action.
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Whitewright Chamber of Commerce
1. C
On Dyer
H. L. Gordon
J. C. Gillespie
Lloyd Moore
W. E. LaRoe
J. H. Waggoner
J. A. Dickey
J. W. Wilson
W. C. Brents
L. Andrews
National Rural Letter Carriers Association
R. A. Gillett
J. L. Dyer
W. H. Hooper
Ray Manning
Joe Mangrum
Guy Hamilton
H. L. Durham
R. T. Pennington
F. E. Douglas
J. R. Oliver
Chamber of Commerce
Whitewright
Bells Sets Dates for Annual District Fair
Citizens of Bells held a meeting to plan the 1924 district fair to be held September 23 24 and 25. The treasury has $200 left from last year and the fair won top premiums at the Red River Valley Fair for three consecutive years. Riley Williams serves as president as a bigger and better fair is planned.
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Bells
Red River Valley
Grayson County
Riley Williams
Young Women of the Baptist Church Organize
The Baptist Church youth group established a Y W A with Irline Blanton as president and Jessie Blanks as first vice president. Mildred Chambers is second vice president, Lois Cates secretary treasurer, and Altha Mae Vestal reporter. They planned bi monthly meetings with programs and served refreshments for thirteen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hampton
Women of the Baptist Church
Irline Blanton
Jessie Blanks
Mildred Chambers
Lois Cates
Altha Mae Vestal
Little Miss Laura Gene Celebrates Tenth Birthday
Laura Gene Fleming entertained fifty friends at her parents home Mr and Mrs Ira Fleming last Saturday afternoon for her tenth birthday celebration.
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Laura Gene
Ira Fleming
Plant Some Trees Right Way Says North Texas Nurserymen
This second page Sun article urges proper tree planting including shade trees fruit trees evergreens and flowering shrubs to revitalize homes. It emphasizes correct technique for long lasting results and notes the value of trees for the future landscape.
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North Texas
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Simmons
S. H. Crawford
Fountain Head
Great Northwestern
Greenland
Northwestern
Odeon
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mrs. W. P. Vaughn
Mrs. Ellis May
Mrs. W. P. Kidd
Chamber Commerce
Young Women OF the Baptist Church Organize
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