Ferguson to Speak in Whitewright Thursday Night
A Sun telegram from Temple reports Hon. Jas E Ferguson will speak in Whitewright on Thursday night July 16. The Fourth of July passed quietly with no arrests, and local officials noted improved civic pride as merchants refreshed displays. Judge Rice Maxey of Sherman spoke for Tom Ball’s governorship bid, faulting Ferguson. turnout included farmers and town residents. The city plans a new pumping plant, hiring George Smith of Dallas for design, with contracts to be let soon. Upcoming events include Baptist Young People Union officers, Parent-Teachers Association fundraisers for playgrounds, and a charity feature at the Odeon Theatre to aid the school project. Local wheat yields reached 22 bushels per acre north of Ely, among the best in the Sun area.
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the Sun
Jas. E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Whitewright
George Smith
Dallas
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Odeon Theatre
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Funeral for Mrs Lucy Hodge Held at Oak Hill
An undertaker prepared the body of Mrs Lucy Hodge seven miles northeast on Wednesday morning after she died Tuesday at 9 30 from a paralysis stroke Monday. She lived on Josh May's place near Savoy and had resided there twelve years. Survived by husband James Hodge and four children. Remains brought to Whitewright Tuesday afternoon for interment at Oak Hill cemetery with Rev J A Henderson officiating.
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Lucy Hodge
Josh May
Savoy
Jas. Hodge
Whitewright
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. A. Henderson
Rainy Shower Refreshes Crops and Damages Local Property
A steady shower Tuesday afternoon revived crops with corn especially benefited by moisture. A gust from the northwest toppled the skating rink tent and caused minor property damage. At Tren ton an abandoned gin house was demolished and rainfall was heavier nearby than in Whitewright, while the shower cooled the air and had a salutary effect generally.
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Trenton
Whitewright
Leonard couple visits relatives this week
Mr and Mrs Scott Wright of Leonard visited relatives here this week Mrs Wright was formerly Miss Myrtle Prigmore
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Scott Wright
Leonard
Wright
Myrtle Prigmore
Own Your Own Farm Under Post Land Deal in Garza County
Prospectus for C. W. Post land in Garza county selling to farmers with $2.00 down and $1.75 yearly payments plus 4 percent interest. Included are buildings, fences, windmill and silo. Offers claim land will yield crops like cotton and millet to fatten livestock. Leonard departure notes July 26 on the 2:42 train. J P Newell invites interested parties to join.
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C. W. Post
Garza County
Post
Leonard
J.P. Newell
Miss Ruby Delaney Visits J S Kershner Family
Miss Ruby Delaney of Ector arrived Wednesday to visit the family of J S Kershner.
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Ruby Delaney
Ector
J. S. Kershner
Mrs Hamilton Improves After Sherman Visit
Mrs Guy Hamilton is home from an extended stay in Sherman and is improving after a period of indisposition and special treatment. Miss Katherine McDonald, a beauty expert, will guest at Dyer & Jones next week to demonstrate and teach proper uses of the Harmony lines. appointments may be arranged at the store. Rex. A H Davis reports a letter from Hon Tom W Perkins of McKinney a congressional candidate who will speak at the Song Festival July 17. John G Wilson of Dallas will address on the 18th for Col Tom Ball. Rayburn expects to attend if possible. Ladies may attend free demonstrations by Miss McDonald at Dyer & Jones.
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Guy Hamilton
Sherman
Katherine McDonald
Dyer & Jones
A. H. Davis
Tom W. Perkins
McKinney
Congress
John G. Wilson
Dallas
Col
Tom Ball
Mr. Davis
Rayburn
Washington
National Congress
Bank Statement Sworn In Grayson County 1914
The document records a total of 377 324.24 dollars with Guy Hamilton as Cashier sworn July 6 1914 before Notary J. M. McMillin. It notes Dallas businessman Wm Womack visiting the city for social and business reasons on Wednesday.
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State of Texas
Grayson
I. R. H. May
R. H. May
J. M. McMillin
U. S
Nat’l
Guy Hamilton
W. QO. Womack
Dallas
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Marshal Roberts
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Hazel Spearman
Glenn Doss
Gertrude Holland
W. J. Epting
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Claude Truett
L. P. Sears
Miller Brothers
Ely
Mr. Sears
Vera Kirkpatrick
Grover Howle
Willie Douglas
van Alstyne
Gladys Evans
Spivy Brothers Company
Rex
U.S
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C. B. Bryant
Tom Gillett
the Planters National Bank
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