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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
5
The Farmer-Laborite candidate defeated the Republican for U S Senator by over seventy thousand votes in a Minnesota special election to fill Knute Nelson's vacancy. Farmers note that rain could aid cotton after hot dry weather and boll weevil kill.
The City Commission notes two to three weeks of work improving Whitewright streets to an excellent standard. Residents are urged to visit neighboring towns to confirm the quality. The section also reports an average corn crop with favorable feed outlook and notes a good rain would have boosted it further.
The county tax rate is set at fifty five cents this year while the state rate may reach seventy five cents, totaling one dollar and thirty cents. Voters remember candidates who promised tax relief but campaigned again with the same claims next year, and many will be persuaded once more.
A moral exhortation on avoiding gossip and backbiting. The author urges lifting fallen neighbors, condemns tattlers as cowards and dangerous, and warns of slander and social harm. It cites Solomon and a divine judgment, urging higher education and character to refrain from idle talk.
Vernor B Burleson a married man living near Trenton was found on the Katy railroad right of way near the Fannin Grayson line with multiple injuries including a crushed arm and bruised ankle. He was reportedly drinking with his brothers and Ben Young and walked from Whitewright toward Trenton after an argument. the cause of the injuries is believed to be a train strike. He received medical care and is resting at home though not yet able to work.
Night Watchman Ed Lankford reported that the men moved through Whitewright between 11 and 12 Saturday night, stopping about ten minutes. As he approached their car to investigate, the driver started the car and fled town.
A Boston Transcript quip notes that an American twenty could make a man seem a millionaire in German marks and adds a jab that another million would make him a charity case.
A European newspaper correspondent questions how France funds a large submarine fleet. He suggests the money may come from France’s sinking fund, noting the surprising source of such huge naval expenditures.
Spartanburg visitor W H Coggins arrives in Texas with his brother J E Coggins. He notes warmer Texas weather and better cotton crop prospects than other states visited. Coggins runs a farm general store and cotton gin and plans to return next Monday. Frank Montgomery ships 72 head of sheep to Fort Worth via Mangrum Bros double deck truck, a new rail alternative.
Dr W J Doss is reported ill at his residence in East Whitewright with his condition described as non critical and under care. The notice notes his illness affecting daily routines but gives no further medical detail.
Mrs. Carl Caperton and her children with Mrs. Webb left for a short visit with relatives in Ardmore Oklahoma. Afterward they will move to Bartlesville Oklahoma to make their home. Mr Caperton recently bought a studio there and is reported to have a thriving business, having previously operated a studio locally for several years.
R. R. Hicks visited Tuesday morning with a fine sample of Himalayan blackberries. He has a row of plants along his garden fence from which he will gather fruit for canning. He notes the vine resembles a grapevine and may reach forty feet in length, with the garden fence covered by vigorous growth.
Rev A L Carter the singing evangelist and Miss Emma Dee Randle will present a program at Grace Presbyterian Church in Greenville next Monday evening. Pastor Rev Graham who led a revival here recently is in charge. J C Gillespie of Hudson Davis & Co will depart Friday for New York to buy fall and winter stock, planning to boost this season's sales. Mr and Mrs Tom Knight of Hope Ark visit San Angelo and stay with Mrs Knight's parents Mr and Mrs R L Holcomb before returning home.
Rev. J. A. Dickey assists Evangelist Joe H. Blue in a two week revival at the Church of Christ in Savoy with tonight’s closing service expected.
Half price second-hand Ford parts advertised as nearly as good as new by Fain Poultry.
Mr and Mrs R C Brown leave today for Lampasas to establish a home with Mr Brown planning to start a new business there. The community laments their departure, praising them as fine neighbors Whitewright will miss.
Second-hand Ford parts offered at one half price by Fain Poultry, featuring a clearance of usable components for local buyers.
Mrs. R. H. Barham and her son and daughter left the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Pierce to return to Little Rock Arkansas. They were accompanied by John Yeager.
J. E. Payne Jr. and Sanford Nail of Dallas were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Heard Sunday. Mrs. Payne and her young daughter accompanied Mr. Payne home after visiting her parents.
Mrs. Jack Reeves of Sherman visits Mr. and Mrs. Cull Reeves. Mrs. Guthrie of Paris visits Mrs. J. L. Bow. Mrs. James Blanton of Plainview is at the bedside of her gravely ill father J. D. Badgett. Mrs. Maple Wilson and children return to Lubbock after visiting Mrs. Minnie Ball. Mrs. Jack Mitchell and daughter of Dallas weekend with Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Sears. Joe Johnson offers appliance repair and guarantees fair prices.
Miss Ruth Montgomery, who attended East Texas Normal at Commerce last year, made an enviable record in athletics. She captained the college basketball team and earned her letter T at the close.
The silver loving cup was presented to the best all round student among the girls in the Department of Physical Education for the year, recognizing excellence across academics and activities.
Mr and Mrs Elmer St John of San Antonio have returned after visiting relatives in the Pilot Grove community.
Mr and Mrs Grover Stuteville and Mr and Mrs Cull Reeves spent Sunday in Sherman with relatives and were joined home by their niece Miss Lavern Lamb.
Essie Martin, a Black resident, pleaded in connection with a disorderly conduct arrest weeks ago in an alley near a white family’s home. Details of the plea and case await further court action.
The text records a county court guilty verdict last Friday in Sherman with a fine plus costs totaling 129.05 dollars and an extended sentence of seven months on the county road gang. It also mentions a pen trade offer from August 6 to 11 involving R. L. Johnson in drugs and jewelry.
Mrs G B Smith and Misses Mae Hall and Maggie Mae Robbins spent Sunday and Monday in Dallas with relatives.
Rev K R Isbell assists the Tioga Methodist Church pastor in a revival meeting this week at Tioga. The event gathers local congregants for faith outreach and worship activities led by visiting clergy.
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