Local and Personal News Notes Highlight Sherman Area Visitors
Dick Pennington sells dry stove wood. Clint McMillin visited Trenton Sunday. Mildred Benedict spent Tuesday in Trenton. Mrs. M. J. McKinsey left for Sabinal for months. Landon Moore of Dallas visited H. C. Sears. T. J. Smith offers seeds and onion sets. Mrs. J. M. Long went to market for millinery. Rev. W. J. Epting in Sherman and Denison. Glidewell offers glasses. C. C. Fogle visited Greenville to see daughter Mrs North. Staigus on sale after hours at Postoffice Saloon. D. Orendorff of Van Alstyne visiting Lively. T. H. Lively hosted relatives. Charley Melson recovered from la grippe. John Anderson, Joe Swafford, Grover Cantrell in Whitewright. Lee Holcomb and R. S. Morehead at Dallas Exposition. Birdie Yates returned to Leonard after visit.
Local Visitors Spend Months in Crockett
Mrs. S. E. Marshall and Miss Mary Lee Benedict are in Crockett planning a several month stay. Mr. and Mrs. Ezera Dillon of Leonard visited J. S. Dillon and family and others earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Marshall
Mary Lee Benedict
Crocket
Local visitors and trips noted around Sherman area
Morrel, Jim Sears and Lewis Holland were from Sherman for a weekend visit. Dr and Mrs R King of Ft Worth visited H C Sears. W T Truett, C Lewis, W P Cameron, Tom Wells and J H Waggoner attended a prohibition convention in Ft Worth. Prof and Mrs W C Johnson of Howe visited Rev J L Truett. J D Hoard and Wade Sears prospected in Oklahoma and returned Friday. Charley Smith and daughter Goldie attended the National Corn Show in Dallas Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrel
Jim Sears
Lewis Holland
Sherman
W. T. Truett
Chas. Lewis
W. P. Cameron
Tom Wells
J. H. Waggoner
Ft. Worth
W. C. Johnson
Howe
J. L. Truett
Charley Smith
Miss Goldie
Dallas
Local visitors and staff add to Bells area chatter
J M Denton Woodmen district manager and attorney A L Lewis from Denison spent a few hours Tuesday here before returning by afternoon train to Bells. John Cully recently moved from Van Alstyne to work at Steinlein Lively dry goods, spent last week in Italy for company interests. Mr and Mrs Claude Sears of Muenster visited Mrs Sears parents and relatives here. Annie McGaughey returned from Dallas with spring and summer millinery stock, showing new headwear styles including sensation hesitation and tango sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Denton
The
Woodmen of the World
A. L. Lewis
Denison
Bells
John Cully
van Alstyne
Steinlein- Lively
Italy
Claude Sears of
Muenster
Annie McGaughey
Dallas
Payne Cottage
Tom Bean
Orangeville
Ely
Wood yard ad notes and local family travel updates
Wood and wood products offered with guaranteed satisfaction by Sears Ford. Mrs C B Bryant rests in Marlin for recuperation, with Mr Bryant returning home. H A Williams and family return from South Texas. son Cleo recovers and rejoins family at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears & Ford
W. R. Ford
Mgr
E. E. Wilson Heads to Glen Rose for Asthma Treatment
E. E. Wilson departed last Saturday for Glen Rose to seek specialist treatment for asthma for a few weeks. Friends hope the stay will relieve him of a long standing trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Wilson
Glen Rose
Special Saturday Sugar and Seeds Bargain at Brents
Local ad lists 25 pounds sugar 1 Bucket Coffee Caneeens 1 bushel seed potatoes for a total of 3.15 dollars at W. O. Brents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O
Brents
Delivery Wagon Mishap Injures Basil Thompson
Basil Thompson fell from a delivery wagon while making a morning delivery for W. B. Hest. He struck the frozen ground, suffered severe facial bruising and lacerations, and was stunned for hours before recovering enough to return to work at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hest
Basil Thompson
High grade novelties and dress goods by N G Ross
N G ROSS Whitewright offers over 400 dress goods designs and tailored skirts with home goods. A shipment of opera chairs and moving picture theater furniture arrived for R S Morehead who plans a moving picture theatre in the brick building on Main Street by Lee Holcomb, with work to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Ross, Whitewright
R. S. Morehead
Truett
Cal Lackey Visits Local Friends and Sends Sun to Waco Area
Cal Lackey, formerly of Whitewright, stayed several days last week with Ott Lackey and Mr and Mrs Dave Martindale. He has been residing in Waco Tom Bean and Fairlie and had the Sun mailed to Fairlie in the recent arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. Lackey
Ott Lackey
Dave Martindale
Whitewright
Waco
Tom Bean
Fairlie
Central Christian Church closes revival with seven baptisms
The Central Christian Church revival ended Sunday night after a profitable series of meetings. Seven members were baptized and one joined by certificate. The revival renews spiritual life and loyalty. Eld. Holsapple conducted the meetings and will continue evangelistic work this year. A new pastor will be hired soon. Six officers were elected Sunday afternoon: Dave Martindale, L. LaRoe, C. J. Denton, Lee Kirkpatrick, W. F. Sanders, Geo. Pope. The church also maintains a robust Sunday school and a Ladies Aide Society meeting Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Terra Firma
Eld. Holsapple
Dave Martindale
L. LaRoe
C. J.denton
Lee Kirkpatrick
W. F. Sanders
Geo. Pope
Ladies’Aid Society
Local Agricultural Prices and Supplies Note
A fragmented list shows sugar priced at 23 pounds and a bucket of coffee for around $1.00, plus seed potatoes cited at 1.15 per bushel and a line referencing W. O. Brents. The text reads as a miscellaneous supply and price snippet from a local market record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Brents
Tax assessor announces candidacy in Whitewright Gray son precinct
J H Biggerstaff, who is assessing county taxes in Whitewright and part of Grayson county, says he has about half finished his work and recalls he is a candidate for county commissioner of this precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Biggerstaff
Whitewright
Grayson County
Illinois Democrat Silas Rathbun Considered for South American Post
Mrs. R May receives a post card from Silas A Rathbun of Illinois now cruising from New York to South American ports aboard the Lamport Holt Vasari. Rathbun, a prominent Democrat and national committee member, is evaluating a diplomatic post in the southern hemisphere offered by President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. May
Silas A. Rathbun
Illinois
New York
South American
Lamport & Holt Steamship Vasari
Rathbun
South America
Wilson
Closing Accounts Notice From May & May Doctors
To our patrons having open accounts we request payment or note to close them. We thank you for your patronage and hope for a continuance. Yours truly DRS. MAY AND MAY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs
May
Glidewell's Circulars Offer Limited Discount
There is no advertisement as good as a satisfied customer. For thirty days I will give each lady who gives me a ten dollar order ten percent discount from a regular price. N G Ross. Importer and manufacturer’s salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.G. Ross
Illness and school honor roll noted in Sun
Mrs. Simpson, 78, wife of Jim Sturdevant, is seriously ill with pneumonia but showing improvement per her doctor. The public school honor roll for the just closed scholastic month will be published in the Sun’s next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sturdevant
Mrs. Simpson
the Sun
Pippin Brothers Buy Sanders Restaurant in Hugo
W R Pippin of Hugo Oklahoma and cousin H V Pippin of this town purchase Sanders restaurant on lower Main Street and assume management. Mrs Howard Brodhead read at the 193 Club anniversary in Fort Worth, earning high praise. A F Cameron buys A J Lees interest in Whitewright Bottling Works and ice business, firm to operate as Cameron and Ryon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Pippin
Hugo, Okla
H. V. Pippin
Sanders
Lower Main Street
Howard Brodhead
Fort Worth
Ft. Worth
Texas Christian University
A. F. Cameron
A. J. Lee
Whitewright Bottling Works
Cameron & Ryon
Glidewell Jewelry Sale Circulars Noted
Mr and Mrs S E Jones return from a pleasant visit to Memphis and West Texas points. They report delightful Plains weather with no rain wind or cold during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Jones
Memphis
West Texas
Mr. Jones
Plains
Condition of T. K. McMillin Improves Significantly
Home and distant readers learn T. K. McMillin's health has greatly improved after a severe illness. An inspiring note from the local scene reports his steady progress toward recovery. Ed Douglas and Mrs. Douglas of Tom Bean visited, staying with Mrs. E. O. Thomas along with relatives. Thelma Joe Dyer returned from Sherman to be with her family, hosting schoolmates Marie Welker Mildred Anderson and Gertrude Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. McMillin
McMillin
Ed. Douglas
Tom Bean
E. O. Thomas
Thelma Joe Dyer
Sherman
Marie Welker
Mildred Anderson
Gertrude Hutchins
Local Visitors Honor Greenville Residents at Parson Home
Prof and Mrs Cagle of Greenville visited the home of Mr and Mrs J C Parson. The social call marked a cordial gathering with warm conversations and courteous hospitality.
Change in train schedule and new time card announced
The Katy railway issued a notice last week that passenger trains would change on Sunday February 22 but later held up the change. A new time card will go into effect the following Sunday March 1. J C Parsons advertises corn at 72 cents a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Katy
Parson Sets 72 Cent Ear Corn Price for Days Ahead
J C Parson announces a temporary price of 72 cents per bushel for good ear corn over the next several days. Farmers may plan sales accordingly as the market slowly stabilizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Parsons
J.C. Parson
King of All Laxatives Promises Quick Relief
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives saying they are a blessing to his family and he always keeps a box at home. Get a box and get well again. Price 25 cents. At druggists or by mail H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pippin & Pippin Take Over Sanders Restaurant
Special notice announces that Sanders Restaurant is now under Pippin & Pippin management and invites the public to try their service. The message emphasizes confidence in pleasing customers and calls for patronage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dick Pennington
Clint McMillin
Trenton
Mildred Benedict
M. J. McKinsey
Sabinal
W. H. Stedham’s
Mrs. Landon Moore
Mrs. H. C. Sears
T. J. Smith
J. M. Long
W. J. Epting
Sherman and
Glidewell’s
Mrs. C. C. Fogle
Greenville
Mrs. North
Staigus
Mrs. D. Orendorff of
Mrs
T. H. Lively
Postoffice
Charley Melson
Lagrippe
D. Orendorff of
John Anderson
Joe Swafford
Grover Cantrell
Lee Holcomb
R. 8. Morehead
Birdie Yates
Leonard
Mrs. R. K. Smith
Hestand
R. King
H. C. Sears
J.D. Hoard
Wade Sears
Oklahoma
H. A. Williams
Texas
Cleo
Whitewright Lumber Co
LaRoe Lumber Co
Glidewell
L. V. Peilshier
L. V
Dyer & Jones
Rexall
Devoe Paint
Kirkpatrick & Bryant
Pippin & Pippin
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