Motorman Killed in Wreck Near Sherman Woodlake Curve
Sherman Texas July 27 Motorman Murrell Rutledge 27 died two hours after a head on collision on the Sherman Denison interurban near Woodlake. Baggageman Nunn uninjured. The express car left for Denison shortly before the crash at 3 25 pm. Rutledge died at Sherman hospital. The body shipped to McKinney. A past wreck involving the same cars occurred May 13 1910 additional details noted.
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Sherman
Texas
Murrell Rutledge
Sherman-Denison
Woodlake
Rutledge
Denison
Ball Park
Nunn
Woodlake Station
Sherman Hospital
McKinney
Johnson
Tom Shearer
Interlocking Plant Material Arrives for Katy-Cotton Belt Crossing
Interlocking plant material arrives for the Katy-Cotton Belt crossing with immediate installation on Railroad Commission order. A tower house will rise at the crossing to control train service by block signals derails and related equipment, staffed by a shift of three operators.
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Katy-Cotton Belt Crossing
Railroad Commission
Dixon and Hayter Re Tires Baby Buggy Service
Bring your baby buggy in and let Dixon and Hayter re tire them for safer smoother walking with expert care and prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon & Hayter
Interurban meeting discusses Whitewright line routes
About fifty to sixty business leaders gathered at Whitewright City Hall last Thursday to push for an interurban. McKinney to Paris promoters outlined a plan requiring local right of way and a franchise. Two routes, Blue Ridge to Whitewright and Westminster Pilot Grove, were studied with committees named to secure right of way and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
McKinney-Paris
Blue Ridge
Westminster
Pilot Grove
T.B. Moore
C. B. Bryant
First National Bank
T. E. Barbee
W. F. Holland
W. P. Cameron
R. H. May
Guy Hamilton
Canaan Letter Reports Rain and Meeting Progress
July 28 notes a needed rain, cotton thriving, and a Methodist-Presbyterian meeting underway with Bro. Webb preaching good sermons. The community prays for blessings and souls saved. Nearby visitors include Miss Ragsdale of Whitewright and Mrs. Willie Mills who is ill. Several locals and guests are listed with travel and sick mentions, including Virgil Mullins being very sick.
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Cotton
Bro. Webb
Miss Ragsdale of
Whitewright
Claude Blanton
F. K. Everheart
Points
Colorado
Mr. Bradley
B. Garner
Paris
Virgil Mullins
Death of Adolphus Waggoner in Mississippi
Jim Waggoner of this city received notice of his brother Adolphus Waggoner's serious illness at Vaughan Mississippi. Adolphus died Sunday morning, age twenty seven, of acute cerebral meningitis. He left for Vaughan but arrived after death. Burial was in Bells Texas with family ties to James Fulton, grandfather. Survived by brother J H of Bells and sisters Mrs T J Presley of New Orleans and Mrs W C Bradford of Greenville. Funeral attended by Bells and Whitewright residents, conducted by Reverends Kirkpatrick and Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Waggoner
Adolphus
Vaughan
Miss
T. J. Presley
New Orleans
W.C. Bradford
Greenville
Texas
Jim
Adolph
James Fulton
Near Bells
Bells
Whitewright
W. A. Kirkpatrick
Rev. Richardson
Precinct Convention Endorses Wilson And Ball In Sherman
Democratic precinct convention at the Truett building on Saturday afternoon approved a resolution endorsing the National Administration led by Woodrow Wilson and backing Col. Tom Ball for governor. Delegates named to the county convention include T. B. Moore Maurice McMillin W. T. Browning and several others. adjournment followed the unanimous vote. The county convention is set for next Saturday at 2 p.m. in Sherman Court House.
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Truett
T. B. Moore
Fef. M. Echols
Maurice McMillin
W.T. Truett
Woodrow Wilson
Col. Tom Ball
W. T. Browning
W C. Cook
W. P. Cameron
L. la Roe
J. W. Mc
Rob erts Offered and Accepts Amicable Life Post
The Sun reports Ron Rob erts has been tendered a responsible and lucrative position in the offices of the Amicable Life Insurance Co. of Waco and he will accept the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Ron Roberts
The
Amicable Life Insurance Co
Waco
Unclaimed Letters at Whitewright Post Office
The Whitewright post office lists uncalled letters including Ethel Alexander Gertie Chapman Jeff Cornett Perry Emerson BE Everheart Frank Gilbert Bob Hoyle Ambros King Robert McCord Ada Minor W F Osborn Randolph Owens W J Ralston Ella Paris R M Rice Minnie Rosser W D Robbins B H Sallis Flora Seat Claude Sitten L A Hill. When calling for these, say advertised. H L Webster, P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Ethel Alexander
Gertie Chapman
Jeff Cornett
Perry Emerson
BE. B. Everheart
Frank Gilbert
Bob Hoyle
Ambros King
Robert McCord
Ada Minor
W. F. Osborn
Randolph Owens
W. J. Ralston
Ella Paris
R. M. Rice
Minnie Rosser
W. D. Robbins
B. H. Sallis
Flora
Claude Sitten
L. A. Hill
H. L. Webster
P. M
Addition Planned at A. T. Phillips Residence
A. T. Phillips is constructing an addition to his house on West Maple street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Phillips
West Maple Street
Water Main Tapping Ordinance in Whitewright Texas
City council ordinance restricts tapping water mains to the City Water Commissioner or under his direction. Violation is a misdemeanor with fines up to 25 dollars. Tapping costs are charged to the benefiting party and collected in advance. Approved July 7 1914. T. B. Moore Mayor. Attest S. H. Montgomery City Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Whitewright
Grayson County
Texas
T. B. Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. R. Glidewell
Planters National Bank
Canaan
Willie Mills
Sewell Meek Kinney
Corsicana
John Webster
C. T. Williams
Bonham
L. E. Garner
W. A. Bowls
F. Kk. Alverson
Petty
Geo. Garner
Honey Grove
Ladonia
Fairlie
Adolphus Waggoner
Florsheim
Cameron & Sons
S.H. Montgomery
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