Whitewright Grain Market Boosted by New Firm
The Whitewright grain market gains life with the Whitewright Milling Company taking over, led by Marshal Davis of Trenton. Beatrice Mills joins as buyer, signaling a strong market. Wheat sells around 1.10 a bushel and corn about 38 1/2 cents as buyers flood the streets this Thursday.
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Whitewright
Whitewright Illing Company
Womack Millingmpany
Marshal Davis
Trenton
Beatrice Mills
Liwest
Mrs W E Alderson Dies In Sherman Area
A telegram from Sherman reports the death of Mrs E W Alderson at nine this morning in Greenville. She was the wife of E W Alderson, former presiding elder of the Sherman district of the Methodist church. Funeral services will be held at Wesley Methodist Church in Greenville at eight tomorrow morning with interment in Bonham at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Sheran
E. W. Alderson
Eenville
E. W. Derson
Sherman
Wesley Methodist
Central Christian Revival Draws Large Crowds in Whitewright
Large congregations attend services at Central Christian Church with Mr Millsap leading a strong chorus and soloists. Dr Flemz delivers sermons to satisfied audiences as daily services run from 8 15 to past 9 30. Officials predict growing turnout next Sunday may test the house capacity.
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Atral Christian Church
Mr. Millsap
Ces
Whitewright
Millsap
Flemz
Children's Parties at Barbee Home Enjoy Lawn Fun
Little Miss Bessie Joe Barbee entertained twenty friends with a Saturday afternoon lawn party from four to six. Games children enjoy were played and refreshments served. Master John Phillip Barbee then hosted twenty-five friends from seven to nine with many lively games on the spacious lawn. Hilarity reigned.
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Bessie Joe Barbe
James
John Phillip Barbee
Singer sewing machine dealer sets up shop in Kirkpatrick building
Local Singer sewing machine representative O. K. Green offers tire stock of machines and repair services. He advertises secondhand machines at bargains and promises satisfaction or money back. He plans to make this his permanent location and invites customers to visit.
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O. K. Green
Seway Machine
Kirkpatrick
Mary Pickford Film Mistress Nell Matinees This Week
Mary Pickford shown in Mistress Nell with special children matinee Monday afternoon. Afternoon prices five and ten cents, evening shows ten and twenty cents.
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Mary Pickford
Nell
Death of Rev Louis Holland in San Antonio
A notice from this city reports the death of Rev Louis Holland former respected citizen. He died suddenly of heart failure at his San Antonio home. He is father of local resident W F Holland and longtime town leader. The body will arrive by Katy Flyer at 11 07 a m Friday. Funeral services set for 3 p m Friday July 16 at the Baptist church led by Rev W J Epting with Rev G W Key assisting.
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Louis Holland
San Antonio
Holland
W.F. Holland
Katy
W. J. Epting
G. WU. Key
The
Baptist Church
Death of W. T. Windle prompts Dallas funeral
W T Windle a former Whitewright resident died at his Dallas home Monday night. His body was shipped to Whitewright Tuesday for burial in Bethel cemetery. Funeral services were held at Bethel church led by Rev J L Truett with brief remarks by J P Autrey. Windle, 53, taught at Bethel, later ran a grocery, and was praised as a Christian gentleman with a wide circle of friends and relatives. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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W. T. Windle
Whitewright
Dallas
Bethel Cemetery
Katy Station
Bethel Church
J. L. Truett
Bro. Truett
J.P. Autre
Canaan Everheart Notes Hot Weather And Local Visits
Crop conditions are encouraging despite hot weather in Canaan Everheart. Rev W A Kirkpatrick completed his Sunday appointment. The Methodist Presbyterian revival begins August 1. Miss Ethel Cox recovers from typhoid fever. Mrs W W Alverson and children visit Joe Dan McMillin family. Several Alversons spend Sunday with C D Alverson. Misses Lucy and Lizzie Burris visit Laura Garner. John and Robert Everheart visit Homer Sears. Earl Hill visits from Tom Bean. A L Nelson in Sherman. Mrs A L Bowles visits F E Alverson’s family. Mr and Mrs Wm Mills host a gathering with peach cream and cake.
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W. A. Kirkpatrick
Ethel Cox
W. W. Alverson
Joe Dan McMillin
F. E. Alverson
C. D. Alverson
Lucy
Lizzie Burris
Near Ector
Laura Garner
John
Robert Everheart
Homer Sears
Earl Hill
Tom Bean
A. L. Nelson
Sherman
A. L. Bowles
Wm. Mills
Bootlegger Nipped By Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff John Stillwell observed Bill Copeland selling whisky at a local negro picnic Saturday night. Copeland, described as a negro, was arrested and jailed in Sherman after having one quart and one pint of liquor in his possession.
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John Stillwell
Bill Copeland
Mr. Stillwell
Sherman
Bells and area residents tied to local business and events
Dr W Jackson of Tom Bean spent days in Bells attending gin business. W B Penn visited Whitewright. Doris Ayres returned home from visit with Mrs Penn. Mr Badgett and Hicks engaged Sherman business and a Bells gin car shipment marked grain move. Bells plans a two day picnic. Blanton and Fay King married in Bellis with Panama Exposition trip planned.
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W. Jackson
Tom Bean
Bells
W. B. Penn
Whitewright
Doris Ayres
Claude Badgett
Sherman
Roy Stroud
D. B. Mitchell
Bells Gin Company
S. R. Hicks
H. W. Witcher
Joseph Hughes
J.H. Dickerson
Ambrose
George Meador
First National Bank
Fay King
Blossom Prairie
Mr. Blanton
Bellis
San Francisco
Fimer
Revival Meeting at Central Christian Church Draws Crowd
Central Christian church hosts a revival with Mr Millsap leading singing and Dr Fleming preaching forcefully. Sermons are described as interesting and instructive, prompting thoughtful reflection. Services start promptly at 8 15 p.m with ongoing invitation for all to attend.
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Central Christian Church
Millsap
Dr. Fleming
Luncheon Club Reorganizes Elects New President
Miss Minnie May entertained the Luncheon Club at her country home northeast of town Wednesday afternoon. The Club was reorganized and Miss May was elected its president. Misses Jessie Fogle, Ethel Gordon, Rachel and Lucile Montgomery were elected members of this popular club. Several visitors were present.
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Minnie May
Town
Miss May
Jessie Fogle
Ethel Gordon
Rachel and
Lucile Montgomery
B Y P U Program Scripture Reading Highlights
Program notes a scripture reading from I Peter 2 1 12 led by Miss Mildred Browning with Elvy Hampton giving a reading. Adah Truett presents a talk on Faith and Works. Cor delia Yeager offers a select reading.
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I Peter
Dr H C Smilson Modern Specialist Eyes Sherman Texas
Dr H C Smilson, late of New York City, offers chronic and nervous disease treatment in Sherman and North Texas. Office at Travis and Wall, over Reynolds Parker, 9am to 6pm, Sundays 2 to 4. Lady nurse assists. charges reasonable with adjustable terms.
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H. C. Smils
New York City
Sherman
North Texas
Smisson
Travis and
Wall Streets
Reynolds-Parker Book Store
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Entral Christian Revival
Children’s Parties
Singer Machine Agency
Canaan
Everheart
T. H. Lively Dry Goods Company
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