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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1916

Page

2

Denison Masonic Temple Dedicated

Members of Lone Star Lodge No. 403 A F and A M at Denison dedicated their Masonic Temple Friday night, a project completed over a year ago. D S McMillin of Denison led the ceremony with state Masons present. A fine program followed, featuring Miss Irene McMillin. Visitors included D L Harp and Mrs Harp of Mexia and Vera Kirkpatrick. Spindle relatives of Atoka Oklahoma spent Christmas here.

Lone Star Lodge No. 403 Denison D. 8. McMillin Irene McMillin Denison Lodge D. S. McMillin Mrs Cecil Spindle Grady Spindle Atoka Oklahoma

Whitewright State Warehouse Charter and Rates Set

The Whitewright State Warehouse Company received a state charter and permit to operate storage under bonded law. J R Carter named official warehouseman with certificate to receive cotton and issue receipts. Storage charges set at fifty cents per bale per month, payable first month at deposit, rest on withdrawal. New officers to be elected January 8 at stockholders meeting. If fire or tornado loss occurs, owner paid market value. Charges reviewed after one season and adjusted if needed.

Whitewright State Warehouse Company J.R. Carter Whitewright State Warehouse Co Commercial Club Room

Injured Texas Pastor Recovers From Auto Collision

Rev. P. C. Archer of this city is nursing a broken rib at a Fort Worth home after being struck by an auto driven by a Negro boy. He also suffered bruises but friends expect a swift recovery. Archer, former pastor of the local Methodist church, is well known here and his friends express regret and wishes for his speedy return.

P. C. Archer Fort Worth Mc.Kinney Courier-Gazette Archer

Truett to Preach Friday Night at Baptist Church

The Sun announces that Rev. George W. Truett of Dallas will preach at the local Baptist church Friday night, January 7.

George W. Truett Dallas Baptist

Literary Society Friday Program at High School

The Literary Society schedule lists 2:40 pm Friday events with Song, roll call, minutes reading by secretary, Victrola music, readings by M Jones Roberts Nadine Holcomb and others, a quartet, class prophecy, essays, and a debate on the Ford Peace Party with affirmative and negative speakers. Reporter is noted.

Victrola M. Jones Roberts Nadine Holcomb Emma Davidson Izetta Gillett Gladys Denton Coralee Echols Helen Thomas Cecil Blanton Eunice Cook Ford Peace Party Marjorie Moore Mina McMurry Gladys McMurry Ivy Reeves Society

Man Hospital Navy Discharge Ends Sea Duty

Theodore Longley, three years in the U S navy, arrived in the city on December 26 after purchasing his discharge. He says navy life is too strenuous and now desires to live and die on land, having been patriotic during his service.

Theodore Longley U.S. Navy Theodore Terra Firma

Elliott Thomas Spends Christmas With Mother in City

Elliott Thomas of Groesbeck spent Christmas with his mother in this city, sharing holiday time and family moments.

Elliott Thomas of Groesbeck City

Noah Ark Craft Under Fire

The text recalls Noah’s long ark building amid mockery from locals who doubted rain. After years of toil under a broiling sun, the flood arrives and the croakers are proven wrong as they face consequences for discouraging the effort.

Noah Evil and Hammer Club

Farm Land Sale Near Whitewright 118 Acres Bargain

Notice advertises 118 acres of productive farmland five miles from Whitewright offering good improvements and water plus fifteen acres of pasture. Immediate possession available, touts a bargain price and invites contact with Tom Barbee at once.

Whitewright Tom Barbee

For Sale Rawleigh business in Fannin County Texas

For sale a Rawleigh business located in the southern part of Fannin County. Potential earnings of $100 per month for a capable person. Respond by writing Box 36 Leonard Texas Route 3. The notice is a brief classified ad and indicates straightforward terms.

Rawleigh Fannin County Leonard Texas

Visit to Stamford and Leonard for Sale Notice

Mr and Mrs James Thompson visited the latter's parents Mr and Mrs R H Skipworth at Stamford during the holidays. For Sale a brick building in Leonard Texas on south side of square now occupied by the Leonard Graphic. For terms and particulars write Mrs J A Thomas Mineola Texas.

James Thompson R. H. Skipworth Stamford Leonard Texas Leonard Graphic J. A. Thomas Mineola

Sir Burglar Strikes Planters National Bank in City

In the past years several local businesses suffered night burglary. Last Friday a screen was cut and a window raised on Main Street. Bank drawers and desks were emptied while the vault remained secure. The burglar left a fifty-cent piece as a reward for the cashier.

Planters National Bank Main Street Bank

Mrs John Parker And Dillon Guests In Bonham Visit

Mrs John Parker and children of Bonham were the guests of Mrs J I Dillon last week. The note mentions social visiting among local families and highlights hospitality shown during the period.

John Parker Bonham J. I. Dillon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denison Masonic Temple D. L. Harp Mexia W. A. Kirkpatrick Vera Kirkpatrick Warehouse Chartered Geo. Truett C. B. Bryant W. H. King R. H. Gillett Asst. Cashier R. H. May
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