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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
1
A conservative business policy stresses aligning with a sound banking institution. It notes that every commercial transaction relies on a clearing house to handle funds quickly and securely, promising that prudent thrift and advancement make customers feel safe. The ad asserts the bank operates on solid, real banking standards and invites inquiry today.
A crowd gathered for Prosperity Week to hear former Governor T. M. Campbell speak for an hour and a half. The audience, many women, applauded as Campbell described the work of D. S. McMillin and commented on opposing forces linked to Robertson insurance.
Mr. McMillin introduced Tom Roberts to the audience as a sheriff candidate. Roberts received a neat ovation when he rose to speak and stated his aim to clear up statements circulated about him in the community.
Whitewrights annual picnic and monster celebration will be held July 13 and 14 with plans laid for the big gathering and entertainment. Dates have been announced nationwide, attractions secured, and major privileges sold. The event will be heavily advertised in the coming week.
Drs May and May announce their office has moved to Kirkpatricks Bryant’s drug store. Office phone 21 and residence 156. Miss Maude Pittman of Gainesville visits Miss Fanny Pope.
Citizens of Whitewright organize the Morris Club to endorse Hon. Chas H Mor ris for Governor and pledge to seek Democratic nomination. Names signed include W T Ross J M McMillin J D Yates J A May T O May B R Allison L L Nichols G W Pope R B Gordon and many others.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church asks city residents to save waste paper and notify President Mrs. H. C. Willis when ready to dispose. The society has a market for waste paper and seeks cooperation to convert it into funds for benevolent church work.
A new time card goes into effect Sunday on the Katy. The Limited will arrive about an hour earlier. The south bound Flyer will arrive about ten minutes earlier but reach Dallas at the same time as now. Local passenger arrivals remain unchanged.
On June 19 at about 7 30 PM a crowd gathered for a carving contest on the square in Sherman Texas. An altercation between Ed Morton and Bob McKinney, both described as negroes, escalated with a knife and razor. McKinney had a deep neck wound and arm cut, Morton suffered a head and right arm injuries with two deep back stab wounds. Deputies arrested both men and sent them to the county jail hospital ward. Doctors Swafford and son treated the wounds. Morton was reported improving while McKinney remained in serious condition but expected to recover.
Citizens review May month expenditures as council invites constructive criticism. The partial list shows salaries, road work, dragging, street grading, oil, gas, water meters, and interest on bonds among items. Names include J. W. Davidson, W. H. Sears, J. McKinsey, S. Montgomery, and others. amounts range from fractions of a dollar to hundreds.
In the June 9 issue the Sun misreported F. K. Russell and Horace Gordon riding a horse driven wagon. The correction notes the animal was a team of grey mules. Also reported: the Dillon residence at Malakoff burned last Wednesday with total loss. Mrs. Dillon left Friday. Guy Dillon reportedly injured while attempting to save furniture.
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