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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1914

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Kentuckytown Residents Noted In Celina Record

Kentuckytown resident Ron Roberts visited to discuss life insurance with Amicable of Waco. He mentions his father J B Roberts as hale and hearty and notes Tom Parish still runs the Kentuckytown store. The writer recalls past visits and latchstring left on the outside. Ran Roberts is kin to Sib Stone and Cab Roberts in Celina country.

Ron Roberts Kentuckytown Great Home Company Amicable Waco J. B. Roberts Tom Parish Ran Roberts Sib Stone Cab Roberts Celina Celina Record

Revival Beginnings Planned by Central Christian Church

The Central Christian Church will start a revival series on the first Sunday in February led by Eld. J. W. Holsapple. The congregation urges prayer and planning to support the protracted meetings and improve song services as the town-wide invitation goes out to all Christian people for help.

Central Christian Church Eld. J. W. Holsapple

Local farmer sells team and cattle to Leonard buyer

Tom Arnspiger sold his black match team to J. R. Wilson of Leonard for 500 dollars. Garvin Bray also sold some registered cattle to the same buyer.

Tom Arnspiger J. R. Wilson Leonard Garvin Bray van Alstyne

Science and the Bible Spark Harvard President Debate

The Honey Grove Signal reports Dr. Charles W. Elliott, emeritus president of Harvard, offers a new interpretation of God and religion. He rejects biblical miracles, claiming God is seen in sound light and electricity and in social evolution. Readers are urged to find enduring faith beyond science in eternal hope.

Chas. W. Elliott Harvard University Devine Israel Elliott Dr. Elliott Honey Grove

Salesmen Wanted in Grayson and Nearby Counties

Victor Oil Co announces openings for salesmen to cover Grayson and adjacent counties in Ohio. Compensation includes salary or commission. Apply at Cleveland office.

Grayson Victor Oil Co Cleveland Ohio

Death Follows Operation on Young Sloan

Eliza Sloan the eldest son of Mr and Mrs J G Sloan died last Thursday night after a brief illness described as a virulent bone infection. Surgeons performed an operation Tuesday aiming to save him but he succumbed to the infection. He was about seventeen and the funeral was held Friday at Bethel Cemetery with ministers Capps and Teague officiating.

Eliza Sloan J. G. Sloan Sloan Bethel Cemetery Capps Bethel I. E. Teague

Bachelor Now a Benedict in Ft Worth Nuptials

The marriage of T. W. Dyer of this city and Miss Mamie Foster of Ft Worth took place Monday afternoon in Ft Worth ending a long romance. Dyer, a druggist here for about two years, is admired for business skill and patience before marrying. Foster, a popular Ft Worth figure, joins our society circle. Dyer’s relatives in Lone Oak send wishes for happiness and prosperity.

T. W. Dyer Mamie Foster Ft. Worth Mr. Dyer Lone Oak Dyer

Forty Two Club Hostess Delights East Grand Guests

Mrs Lonnie Gaston hosted the Forty two Club at her East Grand Avenue home with Mrs M W Stewart and Mrs T H Sears among the guests. Miss Gladys Sears poured hot chocolate, Miss Sue King served wafers, and six games were played with refreshments served afterward. For sale two Jersey milch cows and 15 pigs listed by Pascal Connelly.

Lonnie Gaston East Grand Avenue M. W. Stewart Farmersville T. H. Sears Bascom Sears R. L. Sears Gladys Sears Sue King Dick-Pennington

National Editorial Association to Meet in Houston

The 28th annual meeting of the National Editorial Association will be held in Houston from April 28 to 25. Texas hosts for the third time as delegates from all states attend. The experience-focused convention will feature discussions on journalistic success and practical newsroom knowledge with addresses from leading writers.

National Editorial Association Houston Lone Star State Texas School of Practical Knowledge

Rebuilding at Whitewright Cotton Oil Co After Fire

Whitewright Cotton Oil Co plans interior repairs and new machinery after a recent destructive fire. The company reached an $8000 settlement with insurers though losses exceeded that amount. If seed stock can be sold without loss, rebuilding will proceed with care. otherwise repair work may be rushed to restart the mill this season.

Whitewright Cotton Oil Co Mer. Willis

A Moral About Rural Poverty From a Wanderer

A Western farmer ponders why many farmers stay poor and traces the chain of daily purchases from clocks and clothing to pipes and tobacco across several states and products. The tale ends with the question of persistent poverty.

Hamburgers In Davis Brothers Stand Next To Wilson Vaughn

A new hamburger stand has opened at the front of the cafe next door east of Wilson and Vaughn's, operated by Davis Brothers. The kiosk promises quick service and fresh patties.

Wilson & Vaughn's Davis Brothers

Rat-Proof Granary A Wisconsin Farmer’s Concrete Solution

The article recounts a Wisconsin farmer who stopped rats stealing barley by walling his granary with perpendicular laths, chicken wire, and a cement coat. The method created a solid, unleakable, rat-proof storage, with minimal cost.

Wisconsin

Miss Kate Thomas Hosts A Hen Party For Friends

Miss Kate Thomas entertained a group of her girl friends on Saturday night with a hen party. Half the attendees dressed as young men and acted as escorts to the others. After refreshments the guests thanked the hostess and departed.

Kate Thomas

For Sale Two Young Fresh Cows With Calves

L. L. Nichols offers two nice young fresh cows with young calves for sale.

L. L. Nichols

Main Street Realty Deal Ends Vacant Lot Era

Last Thursday the vacant south side business lots on Main Street, once owned by Peter Thompson of Dallas, sold to R L Holcomb of this city. The buyer plans a modern brick store and an up to date motion picture theatre, ending the district as the last vacant space after the three year old fire. W L Stallings completed the sale in Dallas.

Peter Thompson Dallas R. L. Holcomb W. L. Stallings

Pecan Grower Claims Best Texas Tree After $300 Return

A Bal linger, Texas pecan grower, asserts ownership of the state’s best producing tree based on last year’s $300 net. Central Texas pecan crop valued at about $200,000, totaling roughly 90 carloads.

Ballinger Texas

For Sale Near Whitewright 16 Acres and 9 Homes

Real estate notice by O. W. Myrick offering 16 acres inside Whitewright corporate limits with immediate possession and nine residences priced from 400 to 4000 dollars. Quick bargain sought and details available from the seller.

Whitewright O. W. Myrick

Fresh Mackerel Sold By T J Smith

A local fish seller T J Smith promotes fresh mackerel urging customers to try the product. The note invites readers to purchase and sample the offering as a personal recommendation.

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