Bandits Shot as Post Office Robbery Leads to Capture in Texas
In Valley View Cooke County Texas on July 17 three bandits attempted a post office and hardware store robbery. Two were shot and wounded, one seriously, during their escape. A fourth man aided by Charles Ussery and a posse captured the wounded and unwounded bandits. The three suspects are believed to have traveled from Fort Worth. The loot included stamps money and several guns. Medical aid took two wounded to Gainesville by ambulance while the shooter captured unhurt.
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Valley View
Cooke Co
Texas
Charles Ussery
I. S. Ashburn
Gainesville
Mr. Ussery
Jim Wade
Jim Dayton
John Wilmeth
Fort Worth
T. & P. Abandons Its Station at Denison
Denison reports the Texas & Pacific branch line eight miles from Sherman Junction to Denison has been abandoned along with the Denison station due to a strike. One employee remains at the station by day and a watchman by night to guard property. A locomotive breakdown and locomotive shortages halted service, with no available engine to repair or replace. Freight in yards was moved by a main line crew, and T and P officials say they will not operate into Denison under current conditions.
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Denison
Texas & Pacific
Sherman Junction
Bonham
Body of Grayson Soldier Arrives in New York
Sherman reports the body of Private Jim Adams, Grayson County soldier killed in France, has arrived in New York. The Adams family will bury him at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D. C.
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Grayson
New York
Sherman
J. W. Adams
Howe
Grayson County
Jim Adams
France
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Rev E H Rodgers Dies in Sherman at 72
The Rev E H Rodgers a leading Church of Christ minister in Texas died at his Sherman home at 6 30 Tuesday morning after fourteen months illness He was 72 and had guided evangelical work across Texas Oklahoma and Tennessee Married in Tennessee he came to Texas 35 years ago serving Era Collinsville before settling in Sherman He retired from preaching shortly after arriving here and was brother in law of W Z Spearman of Edmond Oklahoma.
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Sherman
Texas
E. H. Rodgers
Church of Christ In
North
Cleveland Avenue
Rodgers
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Bledsoe County
Tenn
Era
Cooke County
Collinsville
Rev. Rodgers
W. Z. Spearman
Edmond
Whitewright
Epworth League Program Sunday July 23 Event
Sunday program for Epworth League with subject Community Service Scripture Eph IV 25 32 Leader Ben Sturdivant songs prayers thoughts on scripture by various leaders Bev eridge Erents Our Example Gladys Bailey Jesus Regard for Human Life Joe Bell Sears The Social Service Spirit Maxie Echols Song League Benediction
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Ben Sturdivant
Beveridge Erents
Gladys Bailey
Jesus
Joe Bell Sears
Maxie Echols
Judge Wolfe's Will Leaves Estate to Widow in Sherman
The estate of 75000 dollars left by the late Judge J A L Wolfe who died in Sherman on May 16 is bequeathed entirely to his widow Sallie Wolfe. The joint will named the survivor as independent executor without bond and was offered for probate in Sherman County Court last week.
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J. A. L. Wolfe
Sherman
Sallie Wolfe
Memel Pasha Rejects Allied Inquiry into Turkish Atrocities
New York Morning Telegraph reports Memel Pasha will not permit a commission of Allied inquiry to investigate Turkish atrocities. He deems the demand unprecedented, and the information suggests the atrocities were as stated.
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Memal Pasha
New York Morning Telegraph
Neff Cancels Speaking Dates to Probe Labor Strife
Governor Neff cancels remaining campaign speaking dates to personally investigate labor conditions across Texas. He will go to Denison and may visit other strike centers, stating he will protect life and property, keep commerce open, and is prepared to call out State troops if necessary. He notified federal officials and Secretary Weeks. He underscored Texas sovereignty and his duty to 5,000,000 Texans.
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Mount Pleasant
Texas
Neff
Denison
Lions’ Club
Paris
Weeks
Col J M Carlisle Dies at Arlington
Col J M Carlisle former State Superintendent of Public Instruction and school administrator died at his Arlington home last Friday after a yearlong illness. He served as Grand Master of the I O O F Texas and led the Carlisle Military Academy in Whitewright before becoming Whitewright superintendent. The funeral was at Whitesboro with interment in Whitesboro cemetery.
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Col
J. M. Carlisle
Arlington
Col. Carlisle
Texas
Whitewright
Carlisle Military Academy
Whitesboro
Whitesboro Cemetery
Local Educator Seeks County Office Ad for Carter
Mr. Carter, Sherman High School principal for five years and licensed lawyer with Grayson County court experience, seeks county office. He pledges prompt law enforcement, fiscal restraint, and reduction of ex officio salaries. Vote for him.
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Carter
Sherman High School
Grayson
Advt
Boys on Motorcycle Hit by Automobile in Sherman
Theo Haley aged 16 of 302 West Pecan and Stanley Hayes about the same age were riding a motorcycle on North Travis street when a Chevrolet driven by Scott Hill hit them near the Travis Cherry intersection. Haley broke his ankle and Hayes twisted an ankle and limb. both were bruised but resting well and on crutches. Hill was placed under arrest.
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Sherman
Theo Haley
West Pecan Street
Stanley Hays
Travis Street
Scott Hill
Haley
Hays
Travis
Cherry Streets
Hill
East Cherry
Stanley Hayes
Former Whitewright Girl to Marry Mesquite Man
Miss Virginia Longley, guest of honor at a Saturday miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister Mrs. J. A. Whyte at 5538 Richard Avenue, Mesquite. The event featured daisies and sunflowers, with Little Seldon McMillin announcing the marriage to Hugh Lawrence of Mesquite set for August 3.
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Virginia Longley
J. A. Whyte
Richard Avenue
Whyte
Mabel Cannon
Theo Longley
Little Seldon McMillin
Hugh Lawrence
Mesquite
Bedford Galloway
Maggie Paschall
Dallas Evening Journal
Vote for R. M. Carter for County Judge
Political advertisement urges support for R M Carter in county judge race. Commentary hints tariff and bonus debates and voter impact on finances. Includes unrelated quotes from other papers and a local cafe endorsement.
Harding Takes Step in Coal Mine Strike
Washington reports President Harding calls on governors of 28 coal states to provide protection and safeguards for workers willing to resume operations. He pledges federal assistance, as transportation and mining are hindered by linked labor walkouts. John L. Lewis calls the move a gesture. Samuel Gompers doubts immediate production impact.
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Washington
Harding
Daugherty
Lewis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Conventions In The Precincts To Be Held Next Saturday
Grayson County voters will attend Democratic precinct conventions next Saturday at 2 PM to elect delegates to the County Democratic convention and to choose executive committeemen for two years. Primary polls open 8 AM to 7 PM. Republicans also hold precinct conventions at 2 PM with venues undetermined in this city.
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Grayson County
Democratic Executive Committee
Sherman
Glad Hand Day Boosts Whitewright Trade Surge
Last Saturday drew the biggest Whitewright crowd in months as merchants report sales well above expectations. Farmers threshing, crowded streets from afternoon to night, 30 prizes given at 4:30. Merchants plan more events to attract shoppers, touting clean stock and low prices.
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Whitewright
Commercial Club Meeting Called in Whitewright
A meeting of Whitewright business men is scheduled for Monday night July 24 at 8 o'clock in the American Legion hall. The purpose is to reorganize the Commercial Club, inactive since last April, with all local business men urged to attend. Everyone interested in Whitewright’s welfare is invited and expected to be present.
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Whitewright
American Legion Hall
Comrmecial Club
Confession The Young People's Meeting Program at the Church
The program for Sundays Young People's Meeting at the Church of Christ lists the subject The Confession led by Rufus Turner with song leader Jack Spindle. Opening song What Shall We Confess is led by Willis Simmons reading by Ollie McMillin and a discussion Manner of Making the Confession by Gwene... Carter. A quartet with J M Simmons Beatrice Beasley Jack Spindle and Mrs Harp performs. George German presents Importance of This Confession and Winnie Hamilton sings Destiny of Those Who Do Not Confess with Benediction by J A Dickey.
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Church of Christ
Rufus Turner
Jack Spindle
Willis Simmons
Ollie McMillin
Winnie Hamilton
Benediction
J. A. Dickey
The cry of the Shipping Board Dont give up the sip
The Cleveland Press notes urgency in sustaining support for shipping programs as the Shipping Board urges perseverance amid funding debates. Strong entities include Shipping Board and Cleveland Press.
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the Shipping Board
Cleveland Press
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Autographic Kodak
Kodak
Gallaher & Son
Eastman Kodaks
Harry Warner
Fred
Rogers
Clarksville
Col. J. M. Carlisle
R. M. Carter
the Sun
Dallas News
New York Tribune
Birmingham
Pierce’s Cafe
Commercial Club
Chigger
Rexall
Dyer
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