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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1918

Page

3

Local notes on visits and family updates

Miss Lena Mae Gowdy visits relatives in Paris. Sam Armstrong spends Christmas with Ballinger kin. Frank Phillips family moves to Slaton. Miss Dewey Bell Swope from Bonham visits Miss Izetta Gillett. J. T. Stillwell and Eva visit Bowie. John Webster recovers from pneumonia. Mrs. Denny Davis returns from Leonard visit. Mrs. T. E. Anderson of Trenton visits sister Mrs. M. A. Roberts.

Dewey Bell Swope Bonham Izetta Gillett

Local Egg Prices and Social Visits Highlight Small Town Life

Brents maintains 45 cents trade and 42 cents cash on eggs. Dallas guests Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jones visit Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Badgett. Fort Worth business trip by T. E. Sears, Bascom Sears, and Jess Graves. Visitors include Mrs. Lucile Epperson of Ryan Oklahoma stopping by Mrs. W. H. Montgomery, Miss Mary Kincaid of Bonham with Sallie Joe Gowdy, Miss Aileen Miller of Royse City with Sarah Lee Holland, Otis White of Van Alstyne with friends, and Sam King of Sherman visiting Tom King. P. J. Pierce & Son advertise the town’s largest cigar and cigarette stock.

Fresh Jellies and Preserves Featured at Hayter’s

The note mentions jellies and preserves described as delicious and fresh. W. B. Lassie and Davis Ray Womack from Sherman visited Misses Gladys and Inez Ray during the holidays. Anice Cook left Tuesday for Belton to attend Baylor College for the rest of the term.

W. B Lassie Davis Ray Womack Sherman Gladys Inez Ray Anice Cook Belton Baylor College

Local trades and property moves in Whitewright area

The notice invites residents to trade eggs at W C Brents for 45 cents in trade or 42 cents cash. Mr and Mrs Ellis return to Whitewright to reside after living in Cok for months. L C Horton bought parcels and warehouses north of W M Cox’s store from Bonham Wholesale Grocery Co.

W. C. Brents L. C. Horton W. M. Cox Bonham Wholesale Grocery Company

Ensemble of social visits and a troubling court case

Social notes recount dinners and visits from Dallas Ely Camp Bowie and Parsons connections. Also reported is J E Mirick a Fort Worth army recruiting officer tried for criminal assault on an eleven year old girl amid other indictments. Community figures hosted holiday gatherings with Garners and Meadors as guests.

J. E. Mirick Fort Worth Mirick

Fresh shipment of preserves and jellies at Hayter's

Fresh ship ment of preserves and jellies in assorted sizes and flavors priced from 15 to 50 cents. Eddie Fogle, recently enlisted in the Navy, was sent to the Great Lakes training station. Stanley Fogle is at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Mrs Annie McGaughey has purchased the T H Lively millinery stock and will occupy space in Lively's store.

Hayter’s Eddie Fogle Navy Great Lakes Stanley Fogle Fort Sill Oklahoma Annie McGaughey T. H. Lively Mr. Lively

Christmas Dinner Marked By Bright Tapers At Atterberry Home

Mrs. Ona Sears visited Leonard relatives then stayed with local kin before moving to Lubbock Texas. A Yule season dinner hosted by Mrs. H T Atterberry featured table lighting with burning tapers. Guests included Dr and Mrs Joe B Fastes Mr and Mrs Max Pope Miss Gladys Ray George German Miss Pearle Edwards and Clarence McMillin and Mr and Mrs H T Arterberry.

Ona Sears Leonard Lubbock Texas H. T. Atterberry Joe B. Fastes Max Pope Gladys Ray George German Pearle Edwards Clarence McMillin H. T. Arterberry

Roberts Harkins Couple Wed In Bonham Home Ceremony

Miss Omie Harkins and Ben Roberts of Dallas married at the bride’s parents’ home on North Main Street with Rev. John Inter officiating. They traveled to Dallas for a few days then Mrs. Roberts will return to Whitewright to resume teaching. Mr. Roberts works for the Texas Harvester Company and previously taught on the road. The bride, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Will Harkins, is a State University Austin graduate and teacher. The couple's reputation as citizens and their plans conclude the notice.

Omie Harkins Ben Roberts Dallas North Main Street John Inter Mobile Ala Whitewright Roberts Texas Harvester Company Will Harkins State University At Austin Bonham

Local Couple Wed in Simple ceremony

M. A. Roberts of this place, reared here, is described as a fine young businessman making good in the business world. The bride is well known here and has gained a strong reputation as one of our best teachers. Friends wish the couple a long, happy, prosperous life with bright days ahead.

M. A. Roberts

Six OClock Dinner Among Christmas Festivities

A six o clock dinner at the new suburban home of Mr and Mrs Joe Parrish was given for their son in law Dr Joe B Fastes arriving from the Medical College Galveston to spend the holidays The dinner table was lavishly decorated and covers were set for Mr and Mrs Max Pope Mr and Mrs H T Atterberry Miss Church and Mr Grebles and Joe B Fastes After dinner guests went to a theatre party in Sherman

Joe Parrish Joe B. Fastes Medical College Galveston Max Pope H. T. Atterberry Miss Church Grebles

Red Cross Local Chapter Seeks Members for Saturday Meeting

The Red Cross Sun reports the local chapter will hold a business meeting at three o'clock Saturday afternoon at City Hall. All members are urged to attend.

the Red Cross

Harvey Weathers and Daughter Visit Skaggs Family

Harvey Weathers and his daughter of Denton spent Christmas week with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Skaggs and other relatives.

Harvey Weathers Denton C. H. Skaggs

Local Auto Firm Changes Hands in Deal to Barbee Huffines and Pennington

Business changes as T. E. Barbee and W. C. Huffines acquire the Ford agency and the garage department of the Sears operation. Barbee will stock Ford vehicles and parts while Huffines relocates from Rosebud to head the garage. T. H. Sears also sells the Buick agency to J. R. Pennington who will market the Buick car going forward.

Bob Sears T. E. Barbee W. C. Huffines Barbee Ford Agency Mr. Huffines Bob Uncle Sam Rosebud Mr. Barbee Ford T. H. Sears Buick J. R. Pennington

Service Car Tam At Your Service Night And Day

Advertisement for a local car service by J. H. Garner offering round the clock transport with a careful driver. Residence phone 96 and office 39 listed for bookings and inquiries.

J. H. Garner

Ringgold men visit Sun office and kin

Ben Kirkpatrick of Ringgold was in town this week visiting his brother J. L. Kirkpatrick and others at the Sun office for a brief duration.

Ben Kirkpatrick Ringgold

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE CURES COLD IN ONE DAY

Advertises a cold remedy promising one day cure with bromide plus quinine. Claims stop cough and headache and that druggists refund money if it fails. Signed EH W GROVE on each box. Price 25 cents.

W. Grove

Salesmen Wanted to Solicit Oils Greases and Paints

Auction sale announced for January 5 at 2 30 pm offers a horse for highest bid near the Wilson Vaughn corner. D A Ray advertises Harvey Oil Co Cleveland Ohio and a commission based pay for oil and paint sales.

Harvey Oil Co Cleveland, O Wilson- Vaughn D. A. Ray

For Sale Registered Poland China Bred Sows Offered

Fifteen head of registered Poland China bred sows available weighing from 250 to 600 pounds each. This livestock listing notes quality breeding stock with strong maternal lines and uniform sizes. Interested buyers are invited to contact for details and pricing.

Poland

Stockholders Meeting for Grayson College Property

Notice calls all stockholders to a city hall meeting Friday at two o clock to discuss Grayson College property and urges full attendance.

Bomb Thrown at American Consulate in Odessa

Dr A J Ray received a telegram from the State Department in Washington signed by Secretary Lansing stating a bomb had been thrown at the American Consulate in Odessa Russia but no one was hurt. John Ray son of Dr and Mrs A J Ray is American Consul at Odessa and telegraphed from Odessa that he was all right.

A. J. Ray State Department Washington Lansing Odessa Russia John Ray Ray

Graggiat Piles Cure Ad Promises Fast Relief

An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. It offers a refund if the cure fails and promises quick relief and rest. The text reads as a promotional insert with dosing guidance and money-back guarantee.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Looney Lena Mae Gowdy Paris P. J. Pierce & Sons Sam Armstrong Ballinger Frank Phillips Slaton J. T. Stillwell Miss Eva Bowie John Webster Denny Davis Mrs T. E. Anderson of Trenton Brents Mrs. W. L. Jones J. S. Badgett T. E. Sears Bascom Sears Jess Graves Lucile Epperson of Ryan, Oklahoma W. H. Montgomery Mary Kincaid of Sallie Joe Gowdy Aileen Miller Royse City Sarah Lee Holland Otis White van Alstyne Sam King Tom King P. J. Pierce & Son Hayter's G. L. Baugher F. E. Alverson Messrs George and Lafayette Garner Odeon Lee Lyons Jack Robbins Ely B. R. Allison Lee Johnson Proprietog Variety Store W. L. White Cananan George Garner Camp Bowie George Simpson Coalgate Mildred Gantrell Col Milam Laura Houston G. E. Riley Parsons Kansas A. R. Neff Katy John Garner Perkins Okla Lester Ferguson Ivanhoe J. T. Meador Bessie Meador George Meador Amarillo Lesler Williams Pittsburg Geo. S. Garner J. D. Garner Whitewright Lumber Co Roberts Harkins Mr. Roberts Is The Red Cross LaRoe Lumber Co Sun Office J. L. Kirk Patrick Dyer & Jones Rexall Devoe Paint Dyer&Jones Wood Choppers T.H. Sears A. L. Groves S. C. Horton S.C. Horton Trapee J.P. Autrey Honey Grove L. C. Gill Roberts Garage Gilmore Webster Grayson College City Hall B. C. Pearce O. D. Hood Savoy Jersey J.W. Burden Grove Luther Smith & Son J. L. Kirkpatrick
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