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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun reports on the senatorial run-off campaign after the election. It notes Gov. Jim and most candidates did well, Grayson County Commissioners face defeats, and four of nine court members lose seats as the county spends 900000 on road projects. It calls for the Commercial Club meeting and remarks on cotton weather.
Charles H. Morris, defeated candidate for governor, announces in Wednesday's papers that he will run again in 1918. He blames his defeat on his inability to cover the state and present facts to voters. Cyclone Davis says booze boodle and big business caused his loss, while Whitewright voters were not swayed by the three B’s.
Denison greets Jack Mathes as a popular winner for Precinct No 2 commissioner and expects equitable treatment across all sections. The Sun backs his pledge to serve all parts fairly. Also noted areSheriff-elect Tom Roberts visiting post campaign, a new English professor at Austin College Sherman, and a Pilot Grove Methodist revival under a newly erected tabernacle.
Grayson County results show Ferguson 3358 Morris 3543 with Ferguson trailing by 15 votes in county. Submission vote 3151 for and 2220 against. Complete county and district results listed for congress, judges, state reps, sheriff, clerks, treasurer, superintendent, surveyor, attorney, judge, tax officials, and submission with several unreported boxes noted.
The local Woodmen of the World camp will hold an unveiling ceremony on the first Sunday in September at Oak Hill cemetery. Monuments for four deceased brothers of the order will be unveiled during the event.
The Odd Fellows plan to install officers for the ensuing term this Thursday. All members are urged to be present as several visitors are expected.
Jack Mathes of Denison was elected commissioner of the precinct in Saturday’s election by about 438 votes. Of 1159 Denison votes cast, Mathes had 1018 to Biggerstaff 138, a 880 Denison majority. Biggerstaff won several boxes south of the T. and P. railroad but could not overturn Mathes’ Denison lead. In the precinct, Biggerstaff received 1048 votes to Mathes 1486.
Roll call and scripture reading noted for the program. Cor 15 1 14 cited as the basis for the prayer and devotional sequence.
Reading, Ben Sturdivant leads a program with soloist Willie Ross and quartet performances by Maxie Echols Minnie Willis Willie Ross Lillie Ross Lucy Webster Jewel Caperton D Little John Mce Gaugney and John Philip Barbee Reading Wilma Dixon Marguerite McMurry and Song No 165 followed by Benediction.
Sherman Texas college celebrates 19 years under current management. It owns its own campus and offers diplomas trusted by employers. Principal of the Stenographic Department, Mr. O S Gresham, is described as the ablest stenographer teaching in any school.
Prof. H. A. Ivy, founder of the College, has trained hundreds of young men for successful business careers in the Southwest. He personally supervises instruction in the Business Department as the office reporter for the United Stat Court for years. Write for free catalog.
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