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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
3
Advertisements and brief items report furniture trades, meals on substitutes, visits from relatives, students and staff at colleges, travel to towns for sales or funerals, and military draft preparations. Notables include T H Truett trades, W O Brents produce demand, Bryant Penn at A M College honors, and Bob King’s or discharge from army service.
Miss Holly Montgomery daughter of Mr and Mrs S H Montgomery of Whitewright and Lieutenant W EK LaRoe were married at the bride’s sister home in Drumright Oklahoma Sunday afternoon. The groom is a brother of L LaRoe of Whitewright and the couple will reside in Kansas City where he is stationed. Mrs LaRoe has been living in Drumright for a year with a responsible dry goods position. Congratulations from many friends accompany the newlyweds.
The last quota for the first draft has been called and will leave for Camp Travis in the next few days. Denison board selections include M. Hicks Ralph J. Wallace and Lesley E. Sweeney with alternates Clarence A. Pace and Claud C. Cox. Bays near Whitewright report to the Sherman board including William Ezra Denton James Virgil Murphy Raymond Elliott Walter B Holland Aaron Jewel Biggerstaff. Rub My Tism Antiseptic promoted for rheumatism sprains neuralgia.
Mrs Columbus Deberry born April 26 1854 died February 17 1918 funeral held at family residence two miles east of town at 10 AM conducted by Rev R S Kerr of Ector burial at Oak Hill Cemetery she was a Methodist for years survived by stepchildren G A Guthrie W R Wilson Tom Wreen J L Dobbs Marvin Deberry and C W Deberry with two others unable to attend the services her husband and community extend sympathy
We thank friends and neighbors for assistance during our bereavement and sickness of our wife and mother. Special thanks to the Missionary society ladies for the flowers. May blessings rest upon you all. C Deberry and Family.
Rev. John Skaggs is to be ordained to gospel ministry next Wednesday night February 27 at seven o clock. Rev. F F Brown pastor of Sherman First Baptist will preach the sermon for the occasion with several visiting ministers participating. W J Epting.
The Whitewright War Council and its auxiliary committees are organizing for upcoming war work. Next week the reporter will publish names of committee chairs and members and provide a fuller update on the workers' activities.
W R Wilson sold his western town home site to D A Ray and will likely give possession not before fall. He plans to move to Slaton where he has substantial land investments.
Happy Lewis of Houston visits Mrs. D R Lewis. Miss Dale McGaughey spends weekend with Denison friends. Ad promotes Cure for a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine. Stops cough and headache and works off the cold. Druggists refund money if it fails. He W Grove signature on each box, 30c.
Central Christian Church invites attendees to hear Dr Jaggard Friday at 3 30 and 7 30 with Stereopticon slides. No offering taken. Sunday services at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm feature talks When the Book Speaks and The Structure Faith led by A E F Masor.
Dyer and Jones Druggists advertise Vinol claiming it lists Cod Liver and Beef Peptones Iron and Manganese Peptonates Iron and Ammonium Citrate Lime and Soda Glycrophosphates Cascarin and asserts these ingredients boost blood purity and strength. They offer a money back guarantee if Vinol fails to improve health.
The Rev Newsome of Grand Prairie preached at the Baptist church Sunday. Clent Conway of Royse City and wife visit Mrs Brice Garland. Mrs Birt Dennis of Sherman visits relatives. F M Sloan traveled to Dallas on business. Dr Wharton of Sherman and Judge Webb spoke at the Baptist church on war news. Mrs J Birt visits East Texas. Pilot Grove High pupils host Washington's Birthday recital Friday at 7 30 pm in the Baptist church auditorium.
Whitewright is chosen as the meeting place for the North Texas Colored Teachers Association to convene during the Thanksgiving holidays. The event brings together educators from the region to discuss educational matters and community concerns.
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