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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
1
Superintendent Denton reports monthly attendance, with November totals 88.7 percent for boys and 95.4 for girls, average 92.2 percent, and December 96.3 percent for boys and 93.7 for girls, average 95.0 percent, significantly above city school averages.
Deals for removing Davis Brothers Cafe to the D. W. Smith brick east of Wilson and Vaughn's hardware store and occupancy of the cafe by Frank Smith's furniture store have been consummated. Andrae of Terrell spent Christmas here greeting friends.
Bus McKinney a known young Black man in North Whitewright was shot during a Christmas celebration last Friday night. Dave Williams admits firing the shotgun by accident, the load striking the fleshy right thigh. Medical care followed but complications led to his death Monday.
Honor roll lists students with perfect attendance and A/B averages for December month ending 19 1913 across grades. Names include Low First Pauline Lacy Joe Weldon Carr Katharyne Montgomery and High First Eugene McIver with numerous pupils per grade arranged alphabetically beyond.
The Cotton Belt Demonstration Train will be on the siding from 1:25 p.m. January 7 inviting farmers to visit the seven car exhibit train. Jas H Horne assisted agriculture commissioner posted arrival details. The display centers on silo dairy farming and home improvements with canning gear and fruit and vegetable exhibits.
News from Sherman reports the death of Mrs. James Bryant of Pottsboro at her family home last Friday. She leaves husband James Bryant and four children. She was about thirty, daughter of Colonel Utger, long prominent in the area. her husband is a son of the late Judge David Bryant of Sherman.
Mr and Mrs Luther Parr of Allen Oklahoma visited Mrs Parrs parents Mr and Mrs W H Wimpee on Christmas Eve Mr Parr works for the M O G Ry at Allen and was called home Christmas day for pressing business
Blincoe and Lacy report that investing in head light garments adds value for consumers seeking practical fashion. The study highlights fabric quality, style appeal, and durable construction as key factors driving demand.
Readable fragments list McMurry Carl Phillips Crawford Spearman Fred Moore Truett Ermine Webster and tenth grade students Mary Davis Rachel Montgomery Fay Cameron Gertrude Holland Ferdinand Denton Lila Reubell Marion Simmons Kate Thomas Earl Wallace among others.
W. A. Mixson of Denison announces he will run for county commissioner from this precinct subject to Democratic primaries in July. He has long served in Denison and Grayson County police and constable departments and was a justice of the peace. Denison Herald.
Mr and Mrs J L Smith hosted a Friday dinner with relatives and friends. The butter served came from Middle Tennessee by parcel post, leaving the state Monday and arriving in time to enhance the menu.
The Luncheon Club entertained guests last Friday with 32 as the game. Refreshments of salad sandwiches hot chocolate and cake were served. A business meeting elected four new members. Visitors included Mrs. R M Womack Miss Irene McMillin Miss Ruby Head Miss Ina Pepper and Mrs. Coleman Carter Jr.
A local notice advertises limited time samples priced at a quarter off for a few days. Blincoe and Lacy promote a select batch with flexible measurements and pattern options.
The author thanks customers for their trade and patronage in 1913 and outlines plans to increase business in 1914. He promotes delivery service, account keeping, and quality groceries and invites new or existing customers to try the store, TJ Smith, North Side Main Street.
Robert Jones visited friends at Rosebud during the holiday period, sharing time with local acquaintances in the community gathering. No further details on dates or additional participants are provided.
Reported orders on file indicate Cotton Belt passenger trains No 29 westbound at 9 34 a m and No 30 westbound at 4 54 p m are to be discontinued Sunday. Tyler offices had previously set January 4 as the last run, with no known effort to extend the service.
W O Brents offered two ten dollar prizes on Christmas Eve a doll won by Elbert Han sard and a child’s dresser won by Herbert Hale to stimulate December trade Houston Stedham visited Greenville during the holidays.
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