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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
6
Peace officers in Sherman contend the present search warrant law limits their ability to act. Chief Marion Holcomb notes that previously an officer could obtain a warrant by affidaviting belief that liquor was in a car or a house for illegal purposes and then searching.
A July 12 1919 Austin tribute from Confederate Soldiers Home committee praises Ed Westbrook of Sherman for Senate service. The letter notes Westbrook’s care for the state and asks constituents to reelect him. Political advertisement signed by multiple soldiers and officers.
The Sun publishes candidate notices for the 1926 Democratic primary. Listed are Sam Rayburn for Congress fourth district G T McDonough and R M Carter for county judge commissioner precinct 2 Hugh M Boren state senator S B Cowell and Ed Westbrook as names presented.
A warning on wound management states nine of ten wounds heal without issue, but one in ten risks blood poisoning or lockjaw. It promotes disinfecting with liquid Borozone and applying Borozone Powder to finish healing. Prices shown: liquid 30c 60c and 1.20. powder 30c and 60c. Sold by J L Kirkpatrick, Druggist.
Officials explain the shift from old to new search warrants requiring actual knowledge. They warn “evidence” can be removed from homes or premises, and a driver can be far away in autos during proceedings. The old form demanded sworn complaint and broad search, while the new requires sworn statements about locating liquor in specified locations.
Sherman officers wrestle with enforcing a new liquor law that bans many items used in manufacture and sale while needing search warrants to inspect premises and vehicles. Chief Holcomb’s men study the warrant’s aims, muttering that enforcing it is a constant challenge.
Washington Star notes Newberry endures another humiliation labeling him a piker as part of a broader set of affronts.
Sherman July 9 A Fifteenth District Court jury found Moses D Skaggs Whitewright deceased was of sound mind when he wrote his will and not unduly influenced by Charley Skaggs, upholding probate against Maude May and about 41 others who had contested the will beneficiar ies named in the document
A tonic advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as energizing by purifying and enriching the blood. It claims to improve appetite, color, and vitality, noting the tonic is iron and quinine in syrup and is palatable to children.
Charley Skaggs Wallace Skaggs James Richard Brame as nephews and Catherine Bales Fionia Hollings as nieces named. Guy Hamilton named executor. In filing an application to probate the will Hamilton and beneficiaries estimated the estate value at $12,000.
Karl Neal Bybee a 14 year old boy in Kansas City Missouri shot himself after being questioned about 75c missing from a neighbor’s house. He denied stealing the money and died fatally.
Mr. and Mrs Mansel and George Anderson and Miss Aldred Wagnon of Corinth Miss , who have been visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W C Anderson, left this week for a visit with relatives at Plain view and other places in west Texas. They were accompanied by Mrs. W. C. Anderson, Melvin, Guy and Miss Lois Anderson.
Advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week remedy for worm infestations in children. It claims improved blood quality better digestion and overall strength with a pleasant taste 60 cents per bottle.
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