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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
1
Reverend P C Archer asks the Sun to announce that Arthur W Jones of Dallas a noted speaker will address the public Friday evening at 7 30 at Central Christian Church on State wide and Nation wide Prohibition. Public invitation extended to hear him.
The Aid and Missionary Society of the Whitewright Baptist Church honors charter member Mrs M J Hoard who died in God’s wisdom. The society invokes God’s blessing on the bereaved family and submits to His will. A copy is to be published in the Whitewright Sun and in the Baptist Standard and placed in society minutes.
A loving poem recalls Mrs. Mary Julia Hoard as a spinner in the sun whose cheerful work wove lasting friendships. It notes her faith in friendliness and ends with a farewell, promising her smile lives on in friends. Mention of Pierce & Son's restaurant offers a last detail.
In the Thirty-Fourth Texas Legislature, D S McMillin places Henry T Dunaway as candidate for Assistant Doorkeeper after a second ballot victory. McMillin extols Dunaway’s past service, fidelity, and wartime record praising Chief Justice Thomas J Brown’s endorsement.
Mr. E W Savage reports his brother J F Savage died suddenly of pneumonia at his Lewisville home in Denton county on Tuesday. The 68 year old decedent left a large estate to his widow and five children, and his nephew John Savage of this place traveled to Lewisville after learning the news.
Mrs Wereldsma, a dressmaker and ladies' tailor, says she remains in the city despite a previous report that she and Mr Wereldsma had moved away. The notice confirms her continued residence and ongoing work.
A political appeal urges voters to support Henry T. Dunaway for Assistant Doorkeeper. The speaker praises Dunaway as a veteran, a faithful citizen, and a dedicated public servant, noting the office’s small compensation but great importance to the aging veteran.
A. H. Davis announces that Mr. Holman of Denton a socialist organizer will speak to Whitewright residents Saturday afternoon and Sunday He will discuss the European war and plans for world wide peace.
Mrs Annie McGaughey buys J F Lilley millinery stock and moves to Lilleys store millinery department to prepare for the spring trade. Also notes Genuine Mexican Tamales at Farmers Restaurant phone 68.
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