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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

Page

3

Local Social Notes From Sulphur Leonard and Greenville

Tocals Miss Mary Lou Ross visits relatives in Sulphur Oklahoma. Burch Hunter and daughter visit friends in Leonard. Miss Dimple Dodson from Adams Motor Company weekends in Leonard. P J Pierce and Sons Cafe hosts W E LaRoe family in Greenville. Mrs D M Roddy of Anna visits her father D E Low. Mrs C B Bryant Sr visits Sweetwater. Our new store advertises furniture and rugs by W J Looney. Miss Mary Johnson returns from Shawnee after three weeks with relatives.

Mary Johnson Shawnee Okla

Miss Sibyl Germany Returns Home to Greenville

Miss Sibyl Germany came back to Greenville Friday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lucian LaRoe.

Local Personal News and Store Ad Notes

Mrs W L Stowers and son visit her mother Mrs J R Jackson at West. Miss Ina Hoyt Ryan returns from Durant Oklahoma after summer school. Mr and Mrs Sidney Young and children return from Decatur visiting relatives. We have a complete stock of furniture and invite you to visit W J Looney furniture and undertaking. Mr and Mrs Lucian LaRoe spend weekend in Greenville with relatives. Mr and Mrs Walker A Brents of Fort Worth visit here. Mrs J T Slover and daughter Mrs David Collins return to Sulphur Oklahoma after visiting W T Ross. W J Looney reports five Elberta peaches weighing 2% pounds each were picked from a single twig.

W. J. Looney J. T. Slover David Collins Sulphur, Okla W. T. Ross

Fire damages dwelling owned by J B Dickson

Fire damaged a residence owned by J B Dickson and occupied by Mr and Mrs George Gattis Thursday afternoon about 6 o clock. Fire was under good headway.

J. B. Dickson George Gattis

Fire damages buildings. insured losses listed

The fire caused several hundred dollars in damage before the flames were controlled. No one was home. the cause is unknown. Mr. Gattis faces near total loss with only a few quilts and clothing saved. Gattis carried 1200 dollars and Dickson 1000 dollars in building insurance.

Gattis Dickson

Official Returns From Whitewright Precinct Election

Whitewright precinct reported 391 votes cast last Saturday. Floyd Everheart led sheriff with 305 votes while two opponents had 75 total. Mark Montgomery won public weigher, Ed Lankford constable, Robert B. Caraway justice of the peace. Governor results show Wilmans 286, Ferguson 49, Allred 99, Johnston 0, Zimmerman 1. Other races list votes for Att Gen Christopher 35, Hornsby 7, Allred 99. State Treasurer Hatcher 310, Harris 30, Christian 9, Garrett 11. Supt of Instruction totals 227 and 65. Agriculture Terrell 250, Dee Harris 92. State Sen 9th Dist Dies Bat 146, Ed Westbrook 214. Rep Flotorial Boggs 162, L Van Zandt 198, Reeves 161, Vaughan 51, Everheart 305, Reece 24. Tax Collector Mores 115. Land Commissioner Robison 68, Baughman 0. Judge Criminal Appeals Dov 154. County Judge McDonough 230. Sheriff Roberts 252. County Treasurer Hause. Commissioner Precinct 1 Westbrook 261, Caraway 261. Constable Precinct 3 Burn Everheart 223. Public Weigher Precinct 3 Montgomery 175 with Hamilton 83 and Vestal 131.

Whitewright Floyd Everheart Everheart Mark Montgomery Ed Lankford Robert B. Caraway Edith E. Wilmans O. F. Zimmerman Lynch Davidson Miriam A. Ferguson Kate Miller Johnston Thomas S. Christopher John W. Hornsby James V. Allred W. Gregory Hatcher Grover Cleveland Harris Rod Goggle Ed A. Christian Jr George G. Garrett G. E. Johnson Pesta Tegutee Ls Sur Fs -Pispbon Hecks Iby Bat Gooson de Crass Westbrook Neadarrer Ae Ee Lh OTIBY John L. Bogggs Clan R. van Zandt Ice Csecc Poca Mores Cele J. T. Robison Charles E. Baughman Court Criminal Appeals Ety Dov Burn Everheart Ceaaete

Davidson Declares Aid Pledge to Moody in Texas

The Dallas area report notes Lynch Davidson telegrammed Dan Moody on July 26 offering aid and urging support for Moody against Fergusonism. Davidson expresses confidence in Moody’s leadership and pledges service to finish near completion of prior political aims. The account also mentions extensive wire services and press distribution by the Texas Election Bureau.

Houston Lynch Davidson Dan Moody Texas Amarillo Port Arthur Laredo Corpus Christi Texarkana Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Pony Western Union Texas Election Bureau

Horton Reelected Precinct Chairman

W. H. Horton was reelected precinct chairman at the Democratic convention on Saturday afternoon. He has served two years in the role and voters expressed confidence in his continued leadership. Delegates to the county convention were D. S. McMillin, B. S. Montgomery, F. E. Douglas, W. H. Horton and J. H. Waggoner with alternates F. M. Echols, H. C. Willis, R. H. May, Mark Montgomery and C. M. Dillon.

W. H. Horton Horton Sherman D. S. McMillin B. S Montgomery F. E. Douglas J. H. Wagg

Election Bureau Extends 2500 Mile Wire Coverage

Dallas July 27 The Texas Election Bureau used the longest leased wire yet to deliver public news of the current election. The extensive telegraph network connected major cities and remote precincts to provide timely results and official updates.

Dallas Texas Election Bureau

Louisiana church closed by court Lake Charles notice

Lake Charles La July 27 The First Baptist Church of Lake Charles was closed to all persons until its court action concludes authorities said.

Louisiana Church Lake Charles First Baptist Church of

Circuit Court issues session for members in 12 days

An order issued after injunctive proceedings allows members to hold a business session 12 days from now in Circuit Court, contested by members seeking to bar Rev. George W. Clarke from the pulpit claiming he was relieved of duties. The notice appears amid local classifieds and advertisements.

George W. Clarke

No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad for Tonic

An old advertisement claims Worms cause unhealthy color and stomach disturbance in children. It promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a regularly taken two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system. Priced 60 cents per bottle.

Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. LaRoe & Company Whitewright Leonard Ector Bailey, Roxton McAlester Coal Tocals Mary Lou Ross Sulphur Burch Hunter Little Daughter Leonard Friday P. J. Pierce & Sons W. E. LaRoe Greenville D. M. Roddy Anna D. E. Low C. B. Bryant Sr Sweetwater A. H. Fortner Sibyl Germany Lucian LaRoe W. L. Stowers and J. R. Jackson West Ina Hoyt Ryan Durant, Okla Sidney Young Decatur Mrs Walker A. Brents of Fort Worth Sun Force McAlester Whitewright Lumber Co “Neighborly Serviervice Henryetta Condie Bray Davidson Moody Election Bureau Sun Office Gordon Bros THE First National Bank
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