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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1915

Page

2

Social affairs gatherings and dinners noted in county pages

A volley of social events is chronicled including dinners for Kathleen and William Hudspeth, Edith Little theatre party, Newell Stillwell’s six o’clock dinner for Julian Boone, and multiple gatherings hosted by Eva Stillwell, Mary Lee Sears, and others. Attendees include Misses Hudspeth Sears Stillwell Little Gillett Montgomery and Messrs Sears Bryant Webster McMurry and more. A late week party featured a six o’clock dinner for college home guests, with several all night visits and social games. The record also notes burglaries affecting three Sherman stores.

Edith Little Mrs. Little’s Mary Lee Sears Ermine Webster Eva Stillwell Thelma Joe Dyer Morrell Sears Jim Sears Charlie Bryant J. M. McMurry Newell Stillwell Julian Boone Denison Newell Enna Holly Marguerite Montgomery Rene McMillan Frankie Alderson Leonard Cecil Cameron Mary Lee Eula Sears Mildred Anderson Gertrude Holland Fay Cameron Virginia Gillett Kathleen Hudspeth Margaret Ad Sherman Ruth Sutherland May Graves Rachel Montgomery Marjorie Moore Sarah Lee Holland Gladys Sears Sue King Emma Davidson Frances Wilson Ruby Ross Lena May Gowdy Izetta Gillett Coralee Echols Lanius Everheart Silas Wilson C. B. Bryant Robin Gallaher Tom King Eddie Fogle Bryant Penn Lennie Craft Gladys Mr. Sears City Transfer

Two Local Firms Forced To Close

Monday W P Cameron Sons filed a bankruptcy petition in Sherman with Referee Chas Batsell. H Benedict Dry Goods Co made a voluntary assignment naming J H Reeves as trustee. The closures reflect a wider downturn from low cotton prices and tight trade.

W. P. Cameron & Sons Chas. Batsell Sherman H. Benedict Dry Goods Co J. H. Reeves

Boy Scouts Banquet Lauded In City Hall Event

The Sun notes an inviting banquet for Boy Scouts with speeches by Dr H G Fleming Rev P C Archer Scout Master Fitz Bryant and Rev J F Fender. It praises mothers who planned it and urges guardians to guide youths toward strong character and citizenship. The editorial opens Sun columns to the Scouts to publicize their work.

Sun the Sun W. F. Sanders C. J. Denton H. G. Fleming P. C. Archer Fitz Bryant J. F. Fender Boy Scouts Manhoood

Whitewright Council Calls School Bond Vote in February

The Whitewright City Council, after a quorumless meeting and a full attendance session, approved monthly claims and an election for February 13 to submit a $4,500 school bond issue over forty years. The secretary urged public participation at the next city hall meeting to discuss municipal affairs.

Moore Whitewright

Trains to be Eliminated by Katy Service Change

Agent Welch announces two Katy passenger trains will be discontinued next Sunday. No. 3 southbound at 5 10 a.m. and No. 11 northbound at 10 48 a.m. will stop. The Katy Limited will run after the southbound, and the Flyer after the northbound. After Sunday the fast trains will replace the canceled services.

Welch The Sun Katy Katy Limited Flyer

Card of Thanks from W T Truett and Family

A gratitude note from W T Truett and family thanks friends who stood by them in their troubles. They express deep love, praise the spirit of Christ, and invoke God's blessings on all who helped.

Christ W. T. Truett & Family

Luther Smith and Son Cash Grocery Promotion Notice

Luther Smith and Son announces no credit sales and urges customers to pay cash for groceries. The note promises best goods at the lowest cash prices and thanks customers for their trade.

Luther Smith & Son

Local resident visits old East Texas neighbor

Mr. Dalby of Alice Texas spent the week visiting a former East Texas neighbor and friend of J. F. Lilley.

Mr. Dalby Alice, Texas East Texas J. F. Lilley

Attendees at Lucy Truett Funeral

Out of town mourners came to the funeral of Miss Lucy Truett last Saturday. Attendees included W. S. Buster of Whitesboro, Mrs. Dr. Williams of Greenville, Miss Luella Taylor of Greenville, Rev. Forest Smith, Mars. Artie Stephens, Mrs. Leah Blakenship, Mrs. Ruth Jordan, Mrs. 8. Todd, Mrs. Will Fisher, Joe McClure and family of Sherman, Rev. John Inzer of Birmingham, C. L. Truett and family of Bonham, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Truett of Princeton, L. J. Truett of McKinney, Rev. G. W. Truett of Dallas, Fred Downing and family of Denison, Charley Howard and family of Denison, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ferguson of Commerce, Harvey Stephens of Commerce, T. H. Truett and family of Ector, Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Howe.

Lucy Truett W. S. Buster Whitesboro Dr. Williams Greenville Luella Taylor Forest Smith Mars Artie Stephens Leah Blakenship Ruth Jordan 8. Todd Will Fisher Joe McClure Sherman John Inzer Birmingham Ala C. L. Truett Bonham Arthur Truett Princeton L. J. Truett McKinney Rev. G. W. Truett Dallas Fred Downing Denison Charley Howard Curtis Ferguson Commerce Harvey Stephens T. H. Truett Ector Pearl Johnson Howe

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T. H. Lively Dry Goods Sid Hudspeth William Hudspeth Cotton Belt Tracks Gilmore Webster Charley Sanders Columns of the Sun Rouse City Odeon Theatre Zudora Odeon Houston
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