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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

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Evely Ayres and Cecil Ameron Wed in Informal Home Ceremony

An intimate wedding was held last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Penn. Evely Ayres married Cecil Ameron with Rev. J. F. Fender officiating. The bride wore gray ta f feta with matching accessories. Immediate relatives attended and the couple will reside on South Bend Street. Guests extend congratulations to the newlyweds. A note adds a galvanized steel nail with a lead head designed to seal moisture in wood.

Emmet Penn Evely Ayres Cecilameron J. F. Fender South Bendtreet J. Ayres Ur City W. P. Cameron

Primary Law Is Valid

The Texas Supreme Court upheld the 1913 senatorial primary statute in a decision by Justice Hawkins. The ruling answers certified questions from the Fort Worth court on Beene v Waples, confirming the state Democratic executive committee may levy assessments to fund the run off for U.S. senator.

United States

Denison Seen As Future Oil and Gas Center

Denison may become a major oil and gas hub, as Oklahoma City expert Dr. H. G. Parker prospected the area and secured leases. Producers Oil of Wichita Falls leased 66 acres eight miles north west, paying 665 upfront, with Magnolia Oil also securing large tracts. Drilling expected soon with thorough tests planned by investors and operators.

Denison H. G. Parker Oklahoma City Producers Oil Company of Wichita Falls Magnolia Oil Company Denison Herald

Resolutions of Respect for Dr. E P Montgomery

The Grayson County Medical Association and the Sun publish resolutions on the life and character of Dr. E P Montgomery born September 10 1861 educated at Cumberland University and University of Louisville who practiced in W hitewright for thirty years. The committee mourns his untimely death and extols his purity Christian character and devotion to medicine. Sympathy is extended to his wife and son and copies are sent to the family and county papers.

Grayson County Medical Association Sun E. P. Montgomery Montgomery Cumberland University Lebanon Tennessee Savoy College University of Louisville Whitewright Grayson Medical Society

Army Pay Scale Per Day For Federal Service In War Prep

A wartime pay schedule lists daily rates for officers and enlisted men. Brigadier general 16.67, colonel 11.11, lieutenant colonel 9.72, major 8.33, captain 6.67, first lieutenant 5.56, second lieutenant 4.72, privates 0.50, first class privates in Engr or Signal 0.60, corporals 0.70 to 0.80, sergeants 1.00 to 1.50, masters, quartermasters, and musicians 1.33 to 2.50. Board and clothes, medical care included. Arrangements for dependents part of government machinery.

Mexico National Guard Engineer Signal Corps Engineers Signal Hospital Corps Field Artillery Engineer Corps Coast Artillery United States

Call for Meeting by Gray Son Prohibition Democrats

Fifty thousand qualified Democratic voters petitioned the Democratic Executive Committee to place the question of submission on the primary ballot next month. A state committee of submissionists is appointed to organize counties. Gray Son county friends of good government and prohibition are called to assemble at the courthouse on Saturday July 1 at 2 o’clock to act for the furtherance of the work. C. A. Sanford, member State Submission Com.

Democratic Executive Committee Friends of Good Government Prohibition Grayson County Court House C. A. Sanford

Bond Elections Reported In Three Districts

Bond elections were held in Bailey China Grove and Windom and Dodd City. China Grove approved the bond issue 41 to 16 and elected Commissioners J M Moore Henry Venner J A Greenway. Bailey district approved 168 to 44 and elected A M Goin R W Felty N B Stancel and W L Sifford. Windom and Dodd City failed by 26 votes short of the two thirds.

Bailey China Grove Windom Dodd City J. M. Moore Henry Venner J. A. Greenway A. M. Goin R. W. Felty N. B. Stancel W. L. Sifford Dodd Bonham News

P. J. Pierce and Son's Cafe Declared Best in Town

The local cafe and confectionery, P. J. Pierce & Son, is praised as the best place in town to eat and drink, highlighting its reputation and offerings.

P. J. Pierce & Son Long’s Cafe

Sherman Votes $150,000 Improvement Bonds

In the Sherman bond election held Saturday, $150,000 of the proposed $160,000 bonds carried. A $10,000 public parks item was defeated by 95 votes. Carried items include sanitary sewerage $50,000, waterworks extension $30,000, electric lighting $10,000, street paving and storm sewers $50,000, and a municipal fire alarm system $10,000.

Sherman

French Scientist Links Swinging Lines to Magnetism and Wind

In a French scientist's view the swinging motion that often breaks electric transmission lines is caused as much by terrestrial magnetism as by wind. The observation emphasizes magnetic forces as a contributing factor alongside weather conditions in line failures.

Longs Cafe lunch spot noted for satisfaction

A brief reader recommendation endorses Longs Cafe for lunch, claiming diners will be pleased with the experience and flavors.

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