Farmer Kills Son-In-Law in Denison Texas
Denison Texas January 18 Dewey Woodruff 19 was shot and killed by his father in law H K Swann a prominent local farmer three and one half miles northwest of Denison The tragedy occurred near the Benjamin garage at Chestnut Street and Fannin Avenue Woodruff son of Mrs Elizabeth Woodruff survived by two sisters and a brother Swann surrendered to the sheriff Swann said family trouble caused the shooting and Woodruff had married his daughter Swann admitted he had lived in the area twenty one years coming from Tennessee and Van Alstyne to Denison
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Denison
Tex
Dewey Woodruff
H. K. Swann
Benjamin
Chestnut Street
Fannin Avenue
Woodruff
Elizabeth Woodruff
West Morgan Street
Swann
Denison Hotel
Chestnut and
Crawford
Tennessee
van Alstyne
Sherman Fireman Dies From Injuries After Crash
Arthur Harris, a Sherman Central fire station fireman, died at 3:45 AM from a fractured skull and other injuries after being thrown from a hose wagon and run over by a larger truck while responding to a grass fire alarm at 315 North Fly Street. The incident occurred at Travis and Pecan streets as two trucks collided. Harris ridden on the rear of a light hose truck, driven by George Tinsley, was crushed when Capt. William T. Nicholson's pumper failed to stop in time. The accident caused further damage and a small hay fire at 815 Ely Street, started by a dropped pipe during the response.
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Sherman
Texas
Arthur Harris
Central Station
North Fly Street
Travis
Pecan Streets
Harris
George Tinsley
Bob
William T. Nicholson
Tinsley
Pecan Street
Nicholson
Pecan
Federal Building
W. C. Blanks
Will Orr
B. R. Fritz
Ely Street
Hamilton
Sisters Reunite After Twenty Two Years Visit
Mrs J W Wheeler departed Monday for Seattle Washington after visiting her sister Mrs D H Martindale. It marked the first meeting between the sisters in twenty two years.
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J. W. Wheeler
Seattle
Washington
D. H. Martindale
Bakery to Open in Whitewright After Post Office Move
Crockett and Frazier two Mc Kinney bakers have leased the former post office building for three years and will install a modern bakery once the post office is moved. They expect to supply the town with up to date machinery and bread. Post office fixtures arrived recently and will be installed in the Holcomb building adjoining the Odeon theatre on the east.
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Holcomb
Odeon Theatre
Huffines and Aldredge Garage Cash Prices Offer
Advertisement offering cash on delivery auto work with cash prices. Mentions Huffines & Aldredge.
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Huffines & Aldredge
Children Helping Homes From New York Society Arrives
The Children’s Aid Society of New York has placed eight children in local homes since their arrival with eleven others. Misses Anna Laura Hill and Caroline E K Peterson, visiting through week’s end, seek homes for three remaining siblings. Homes are vetted, with strong praise for Whitewright hosts. Names and placements listed. three children still awaiting homes: Howard Slater age two Elizabeth Lahn age eleven Anna Lahn age seven. One boy to join Rev Meason’s family later after quarantine release.
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The
Children’s Aid Society of
New York City
Anna Laura Hill
Caroline EK. Peterson
J. L. Cooper
van Alstyne
Ralph Waters
Moses
Ladonia
Tad Durfee
George Bennett
Anna Miller
J. R. Pennington
Agnes Slater
Geo. Dugan
Bells
Hubert Slater
Mrs. Meason
New York
Death of Tom Coffee noted in Gilmer home
Mrs. T. E. Barbee received a message Monday of Tom Coffee’s death at his Gilmer home Sunday night. Coffee was husband of Lillian Ray Coffee, formerly of Whitewright and daughter of Al Ray, longtime local citizen. Mrs Coffee’s friends and relatives extend sympathy in her bereavement.
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T. E. Barbee
Tom Coffee
Gilmer
Mr. Coffee
Lillian Ray Coffee
Whitewright
al Ray
Missionary Society Social at Mrs Willis Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a social and literary meeting next Monday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs H C Willis.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Odeon Week at the Theatre Features Star Casts
The Odeon presents a week of films starting Thursday January 22 with Teeth of the Tiger starring an all star cast. Friday January 23 offers The World and Its Woman by Geraldine Farrar, rebuilt after a prior fire. Saturday January 24 features Good Gracious Annabelle with Billie Burke. Monday January 26 shows Pegen with Bessie Love and Century Comedy. Tuesday January 27 presents His Official Fiancee by Vivin Martin. Wednesday January 28 offers Jubile by Will Rogers.
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Odeon
Geraldine Farrar
Annabelle
Billie Burke
Pegen
Bessie Love
Century Comedy
Vivin Martin
Will Rogers
Rogers
Mrs Viva Payne McCormick Dies at Home At Fifty Seven
Mrs Viva Payne McCormick age fifty seven died at her home east of town on Tuesday. She is survived by her husband and several children. The funeral service was held Wednesday.
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Viva Payne McCormick
Ill Health Cause of Sherman Man Committing death by own action
Sherman Texas Jan 17 Dave P Cook 46 took a .38 pistol from beneath his pillow and shot himself in the breast at the family home as wife sat nearby with her back to the bed He died ten minutes later the bullet piercing his heart He had lived in Sherman 18 months from a farm near Southmayor and run a restaurant near the city wagon yard on West Houston Street He had been ill and despondent over addit tion and had threatened to take his life The article notes his attendance at a hardware dealers association meeting in Dallas this week.
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Sherman
Texas
Dave P. Cook
South Rusk Street
Southmayor
City Wagon Yard
West Houston Street
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First National Bank
C. B. Bryant, Pres
R. A. Gillett
Farmer
Mangrum Bros
Children's Aid Society
H. C. Willis
Odeon Program
Adition
Hardware Dealers Associa
Dallas
J. W. Davidson
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