Both Fergusons to go on state ticket
Austin June 13 Former Governor James E Ferguson recognized by Texas Democrats as a candidate for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate in the primary next month after the State Democratic executive committee voted 12 to 11 to place his name on the ballot Mrs Ferguson’s name was certified but Ferguson said she would withdraw as his name appears on the ballot The committee also added a provision restricting future primary voters to those who voted the straight Democratic ticket in the preceding election The committee rejected a light wine and beer amendment to the Volstead act by 14 to 11 with only one dissenting vote
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Austin
James E. Ferguson
Texas Democrats
U. S. Senate
Democratic Executive Committee
Ferguson
American Party
Luther Nickels
Senate
Harry Warmer
Paris
E. W. Cole
Congress
Democratic Party
Woman Strangles Rand Strike Leader in Revenge
Johannesburg report says Kendrik Kruger, a striker leader, was killed by Mrs. L. Schmitt, whose grocer husband lost his business due to credit to striking miners’ families. She attacked Kruger after the strike and choked him unconscious with her bare hands.
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Johannesburg
Kendrik Kruger
L. Schmitt
Funeral Led by Cowboys for Hastings the cattleman
Stamford June 13 A grand funeral for Frank S Hastings a noted cattleman author and West Texas developer was led by thirty Swenson ranch cowboys in full ranch dress The procession moved from the residence to the railway station where the casket was sent to Leavenworth For burial Pallbearers included A J Swenson P P Berthelot W G McDonald Frank Reeves Jess Allison led Hastings favorite horse Black Dolly followed by the bier and family car Shriner processions and long lines of autos marked the public tribute
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A. J. Swenson
P. P. Berthelot
W. G. McDonald
Frank Reeves
Jess Allison
Dolly
Hastings
Jess
Farmers Plowing Up Much Cotton in Red River Region
Clarksville Texas June 13 Many farmers along the Red River in Red River County have plowed under cotton crops and planted corn due to ongoing rains. The river sections of Lamar and Bowie Counties report similar conditions with hundreds of acres uncultivated. W M Bloxom of New Boston has 100 acres of red land in Bowie County that will remain uncultivated this year. C P Lewis of Riverview noted little cotton remaining in Clarksville area as rains continue. Some farmers await chances to plant corn.
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Clarksville
Tex
Red River County
Lamar
Bowie
W. M. Bloxom
New Boston
Red River
Bowie County
C. P. Lewis
Riverview
Boll Weevil Meeting Planned in Sherman
Sherman June 15 Mr F Z Edwards cashier of Commercial National Bank and chairman of the boll weevil committee of the Sherman Chamber of Commerce has arranged a meeting in Sherman Wednesday June 21 at 1 30 p m The Queen Theatre on the north side of the square will host a moving picture from the United States Department of Agriculture showing the boll weevil situation free All bankers and farmers of Grayson county are urged to attend.
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Sherman
F. Z. Edwards
The
Commercial National Bank
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Queen Theatre
Edwards
United States Department of Agriculture
Grayson County
Sherman man takes $100000 life policy
The Southwestern Life Insurance Company of Dallas placed through K J Roberts a $100000 life policy on Sherman resident William L Newsom secretary treasurer of Kimbell Milling Co Newsom holds two smaller policies with the same company Kay Kimbell president of Kimbell Milling Co also carries a $50000 policy with Southwestern Sherman Saturday Chronicle
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Southwestern Life Insurance Company of
Dallas
K. J. Roberts
Sherman
William L. Newsom
Kimbell Milling Company of
Newsom
Kay Kimbell
Kimbell Milling Company
The
Southwestern
Chronicle
Oil Activity West of Denison 15 Expected
Denison, June 13. Major oil companies move toward Denison from Ardmore with rigs planned along Red River. Magnolia Petroleum leases 25,000 acres in Marshall County and plans three August deep tests in Kingston district. Two new rigs to be built in Delaware Bend Texas side, Westover interests returning near No. 1 location. Preston Anticline No. 2 awaits reamer. Peter Oils begins drilling after casing delay. Local interest grows as companies near start tests across the river.
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Denison
Ardmore
Red River
Oklahoma
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Marshall County
Preston Bridge
Kingston
Horseshoe Bend
Delaware Bend
Texas
Westover
No. 1
Peter Oils, Inc
Preston
Magnolia
Former Whitewright man dies in Dallas fall at Deere Building
Robert H. Russell 39, former Whitewright citizen, was instantly killed last Saturday in Dallas when he slipped in the corridor of the Deere Building and fell from the fifth floor rail to the first floor. A Mutual Life Insurance Company salesman, he died upon reaching the stair landing. Russell, who moved to Dallas over a decade ago, left Whitewright with many friends who mourn his death. The body was sent to Fort Smith Ark for burial. He leaves a wife, two children, his parents, three sisters and a brother-in-law, Emmet Penn.
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Robert H. Russell
Whitewright
Dallas
Deere
Russell
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mr. Russell
Emmet Penn
Penn
W. B. Penn
Bells
Fort Smith
Ark
Robert H. Jr
Kathleen
J. G. Russell
Madill
H. H. Thomas
Sulphur Springs
L. B. Copenhagen
Dunesn
Okla
Joe Hannon
Sunday School Program at Methodist Church
The annual Sunday school program will be presented next Sunday evening at the Methodist Church. Superintendent Caperton expects a large audience with much of the program by the primary department pupils. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Methodist Sunday School
Methodist Church
Caperton
Typewriter Paper For Sale At Sun Office
Sun office offers typewriter paper 8 percent by 11 inches at a price cheaper than elsewhere. Bulk purchases may be available and delivery could be arranged locally.
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Sun
Airman makes record parachute drop from 24206 feet
Capt. W. Stevens of McCookfield descended 24206 feet in a parachute, battling a 120 mph gale and losing his oxygen tank. He clung to ropes to avoid breakage and landed at Jamestown after a 30 minute free fall, while Lt. Wade piloted the mission.
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Dayton
Ohio
W. Stevens
McCockfield
Springfield
Jamestown
Wade
Whitewright School Board elects 1922 23 teacher corps
At a Monday night meeting the Whitewright school board elected the 1922 23 teaching staff. Names include H L Durham superintendent. Grades list Mrs Olivia Whedbee Miss Gertrude Schooling in first grade and more. High school staff includes Miss Coralee Echols Miss Minnie Birkner Mr D B Taylor and others.
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H. L. Durham
Olivia Whedbee
Gertrude Schooling
Annabel Finnell
Elvie Eagleton
Oneida Copeland
Sarah Hampton
Mae Hall
Orbin Blanton
Susie Noe
Tommie Chenoweth
Clara Crig
Coralee Echols
Minnie Birkner
D. B. Taylor
Lloyd Wright
Abernathy
Annette Harp
Gladys Ray
Whitewright
Whitewright Masonic officers elected for next term
At the last regular meeting of Whitewright Lodge No. 167 A F and A M officers were elected. J B Hamilton was named W M M FE Powell was S W W J Bryan was J W Basil Thomson secretary and A T Phillips tiler. The Whitewright Royal Arch Chapter elected W H Stedham H P Emmet Penn King FE Douglas scribe Basil Thomson secretary.
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Whitewright Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. B. Hamilton
W. M
M. FE
Powell
S. W
W. J. Bryan
J. W
Basil Thomson
A. T. Phillips
Whitewright Royal Arch
W. H. Stedham
H. P
Emmet Penn
King
F.E
Douglas
Mrs Sears Heads to Visit Son Lonnie Gaston
Mrs T H Sears departed today to visit her son Lonnie Gaston, taking a trip that highlights family ties and travel.
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T. H. Sears
Lonnie Gaston
Brents Named Acting Postmaster at Whitewright
W O Brents appointed acting postmaster of Whitewright to succeed H L Webster after nearly eight years in the role. Webster will assist until Brents is familiar with duties, then plan to appoint his son Walker as assistant postmaster. Brents, a lifelong Republican and precinct chairman, faces a forthcoming civil service exam for a four year term.
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W. O. Brents
Whitewright
H. L. Webster
Mr. Brents
Mr. Webster
Brents
Walker
Webster
Post Office Department
Washington
Tar and Feather Party Near Town
Evidence of a tar and feather party surfaced late Saturday night about three miles east of town on the Orangeyville Savoy road near the Cotton Belt Railway. Feathers littered the site and a tar can with the contents gone plus part of an undershirt were later brought to town. A bundle with a note and clothing was found on the Ector post office door signed by “Citizens” claiming the punishment was the lightest for the victim’s alleged crime.
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Orangeyville-Savoy Road
Cotton Belt Railway
Ector
Harvest In Full Sway Farmers Saving Crop
The forecast improved as sun broke through with no rain since. Farmers began cutting wheat and reapers ran day and night, putting much grain in the shock. Prospects for corn are good and cotton should fare well if boll weevil stays away.
Johnson Earns Optometry License After Board Review
R L Johnson spent last Friday and Saturday in Dallas before the State Board of Optometry. He made an excellent grade and has been licensed to practice optometry.
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R. L. Johnson
Dallas
State Board of Optometry
Mr. Johnson
Katy Asks Bids for $800000 New Shops
Denison Texas June 13 Officials of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad say bids have been asked for and will be awarded by July 1 for roughly 800000 in new shop buildings at Denison. The plan covers a roundhouse machine shop store room and other buildings for the new 3.5 million terminal west of Denison under construction and due to be completed by fall 1923.
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Denison
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Katy
Flour Mill Ready for Operation at Whitewright
The Whitewright Milling Company, bought weeks ago by W R Blocksom of Plainview, will be ready to operate when grain hits the market. Blocksom and his son Fred have prepared the plant, and he will seek wheat and oats while moving his family to town.
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Whitewright Milling Company
W.R. Blocksom
Plainview
Cullen F. Thomas to Speak Here Tuesday
Hon Cullen F Thomas, candidate for the United States Senate, will speak in Whitewright Tuesday afternoon June 20 at 2 oclock. He will be the first Senate candidate to visit this year, arriving about 11 oclock Tuesday morning after a stop in Denison Monday night. He then heads to Bonham for an 8 p m talk. The Odeon theatre is the likely venue and ladies are especially invited.
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Cullen F. Thomas
United States Senate
Whitewright
Thomas
Denison
Bonham
Odeon Theatre
Former Whitewright superintendents named among Sherman teachers
The 1922-23 Sherman school teacher list includes two former Whitewright superintendents: T. E. Goff elected principal of Sherman Central High School and C. J. Denton elected principal of the Junior High School.
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Whitewright
Sherman
Sessson
T. E. Goff
Sherman Central
C. J. Denton
Misses Minnie and Jamie Cheek Visit Sherman Family
Misses Minnie and Jamie Cheek of Sherman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dillon, enjoying a family gathering and locality hospitality.
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Minnie
Jamie Cheek
Sherman
Mrs
A. J. Dillon
Doc accused of avoiding ads amid town opinion
Town paper jokes about the local doctor known as Doc as residents debate his stance on advertising. The column notes the doctor dislikes ads yet has benefited from puff pieces, sparking playful commentary on publicity in the community.
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Ev’ryone
Rawled
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Fergusons
Hambone
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Denison 15
Ruth Hampton
Sone
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