Tom Rowland Named Sheriff Candidate in Grayson County
The Sun announces Tom Rowland as a candidate for Grayson County sheriff subject to Democratic primary action. Denison News and Advertiser profiles his 27 years in Denison, three terms as county commissioner, and his pledge to a fair square deal and diligent office duty if elected.
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the Sun
Tom Rowland
Grayson County
Rowland
the News and Advertiser
Denison
News and Advertiser
Whitewright Citizens Address from Returning Meat Market Owners
A letter from new owners of the City Meat Market in Whitewright explains their purchase from long time local butchers who were quitting business, their plan to stay, and their commitment to serving the community with quality meat and service. They describe inspecting local facilities and intending the move as their future home. The message expresses efforts to be good citizens and support Whitewright's interests.
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Whitewright
Meat Market Promises Honest Service and Delivery
In a bold pledge the market announces it will employ a top meat cutter and use only first class stock kept sanitary. The old stand remains, with door delivery available and a promise of prompt service and a square deal to earn continued customer support.
City Tax Notice Urges Early Payment
City tax notice warns residents to pay taxes before February 1 to avoid penalties. The office at Roberts' Garage will receipt payments.
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Roberts’ Garage
Kentuckytown Briefs Note Local Recoveries and Birth
L N Hood shows slow improvement after three weeks confined by illness. Allie Alverson visited friends at Canaan earlier this week. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Grady Stepp on the 10th. Henry Phillips visited Lester Caylor on Thursday. Henry Everheart is recovering from grip illness.
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L. N. Hood
Allie Alverson
Canaan
Grady Stepp
Henry Phillips
Lester Caylor
Henry Everheart
Grip
Furnace Repaired at Methodist Church Restores Heating
The furnace at the Methodist church has been repaired and is again in use for heating the building after a period of trouble.
Rose Hill Note On Farming And Local Happenings
Rose Hill residents discuss farm tasks delays from greenbugs and oat sowing, plan moves of J R Davis to West Texas, J C Waldrop to the Davis place, and Mr Bankenship's return from Arkansas. H Howard of Dallas visits. community optimism about better roads and future gains remains.
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Bankenship
Arkansas
Cold Weather and Local Improvements Highlight Ely News
Ely News notes scarce reporting as cold weather limits activity. Visits include Mrs. Ray McSpadden of Nevada to her Ely relatives and Oscar Layman of Celina. A group led by Robt. Allison and others built a telephone line to Whitewright, seen as a needed community improvement. School reconvened though Pat Henry remains unable to teach. Various local visits, family nights, fuel piles worsening in the cold, and sick list mentions accompany brief community updates.
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Ray McSpadden
Nevada
Clark
Tom Brice
West Texas
Robt
Allison
G. D. Bennett
Floyd Williams
Dug Henry
Jim Robinson
Pate Hicks
Fletcher Williams
Tom Wells
Whitewright
Pat Henry
Oscar Layman
Celina
Ely
Earl Allison
Robert
Virgil
Beulah Smith
Green Bug
B. R. Allison
Tumlin
Bells
Oil firm backs gas option in Kingston field
J M McMillin and G D Mc Carty spent several days in Kingston Oklahoma last week and early this week guiding Whitewright Oil and Gas Co. They have sold a gas option for thirty days to a Denison company for 500 dollars and are optimistic about Kingston prospects. J M Bane is visiting his daughters at Farmersville and Floyd.
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J. M. McMillin
G. D. McCarty
Kingston
Okla
Whitewright Oil & Gas Co
Denison
J. M. Bane
Farmersville
Floyd
Birth of a Nation at King Opera House Greenville
The Birth of a Nation by D W Griffith screens for three nights at King Opera House Greenville starting Monday January 24 with a matinee. Prices range 25c to $2.00, matinee adults $1.00 children 50c. A 30 musician New York symphony accompanies the production detailing Civil War and Reconstruction era horrors including Sherman’s march and the Ku Klux Klan.
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King Opera House
Greenville
Dallas
Texas
New York
South
Sherman
Atlanta
Petersburg
Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Lincoln
Ford’s
Ku Klux Klan
Thomas Dixon
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Southwest
Attca
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Rose Hill
H. Howard
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