Double Tragedy Near Sadler Claims Two Lives
In Grayson County Texas near Sadler John H Fowler a farmer and his step daughter Mrs Ida Knight were found dead seated in a buggy half a mile north of Sadler around 11 oclock. Fowler shot himself with a revolver while Ida Knight was wounded in the ear both appearing to have died without a struggle. An inquest was held as the cause remains undetermined. Fowler a former deputy sheriff and Woodman of the World member left a wife seven own and four step children and carried $1000 insurance.
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Sadler
Grayson Co
Texas
John H. Fowler
Ida Knight
Fowler
J. H. Carraway
Justice of the Peace
Anderson
Lee Simmons
Woodman of the World
Basin Springs Camp
Lost K of P watch charm seeks finder
An emblematic K of P watch charm is missing. If located please inform Jim Simmons with details and return to the rightful owner.
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Jim Simmons
Bethel School Honor Roll Read Noted February List
Bethel school under Superintendent Prof Grady May releases February honor roll. First grade Edgar Bow. second grade Jewel Denton. third grade Fay Sloan Low ell Blanton Johnnie Pierce Hous ton Blanton. fourth grade Overton State ville Ronald Pierce Addie Williams. fifth grade Kral Denton Wayne Coggins. sixth grade Marvin Duke Ella Sloan. seventh grade Tular Freeman Willie Coggins Clyde Davis. eighth and ninth grades Ez era Denton.
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Bethel School
Grady May
Edgar Bow
Jewel Denton
Fay Sloan
Lowell Blanton
Johnnie Pierce
Houston Blanton
Overton Stateville
Ronald Pierce
Addie Williams
Kral Denton
Wayne Coggins
Marvin Duke
Ella Sloan
Tular Freeman
Willie Coggins
Clyde Davis
Ezera Denton
1904 History Club Meeting Planned on March 13
The 1904 History Club will meet in regular session with Mrs. John Wilson on Saturday, March 13. Club reporter notes the attendance and agenda for the upcoming gathering.
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History Club
John Wilson
B Y P U Program Highlights Faith and Morality
A church youth gathering features song prayer and talks led by Albert Truett and Elvy Hamilton. Topics cover sin eternity and mortality with Psalms lesson and prayers for God's presence. Speakers include Miss Adah Truett Miss Trula Brown Miss Olive Neff and Miss Sallie Joe Goudy.
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Albert Truett
Elvy Hamilton
Adah Truett
Trula Brown
Olive Neff
Sallie Joe Goudy
How to Be Happy Sermon Next Sunday
The Baptist church pastor announces the morning sermon topic for next Sunday, How to Be Happy, a timely subject of broad interest. An invitation to all is extended to attend.
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the Baptist Church
Compulsory Attendance Bill Approves Provisions
The compulsory attendance bill passed the Senate Saturday and awaits the Governor's signature. It applies to children ages 8 to 14 and requires at least eighteen weeks of school per year, or full terms if shorter. Exemptions include home instruction, mental or physical disability, distance, work aiding family, and certain education milestones. The act takes effect Sept 1, 1916, with potential twelve week terms if accommodations are inadequate for that year.
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Dallas News
Senate
Methodist Church Preaches on Loss and Worth
The pastor will preach at 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The morning topic is That Something which is lost will leave us Good for Nothing. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Subscription Payments List Endorses Prompt Sun Remittance
The Sun announces new and renewing subscribers credited for payments and urges readers to verify dates on their papers. It notes no urgent demand due to current financial conditions but asks those in arrears to remit promptly to support a larger staff and better paper. A long list of names follows.
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The
Sun
G. W. Adams
J. H. Biggerstaff
W. L. Binkley
Bob Beasley
J. L. Bow
J. M. Carter
A. L. Crouch
C. J. Davenport
Dan Gillett
T. W. Gattis
A. P. Gilliam
Joe Hamilton
J. A. Henderson
W. R. Benson
W. C. Cook
Joe Reeves
Scott Bros
J. L. Scott
E. S. Alexander
J. EK. Coggins
A. L. Groves
C. D. Alverson
W. T. Simmons
J. P. Thompson
Sarah Owens
W. L. Johnson
T.W. O\ vers
Sam Stateville
B. Kck
Pine-Tar-Honey and Electric Bitters Promote Health
An advertisement extols Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey as cleansing for throat and lungs from pine forests, claiming antiseptic healing. It urges purchase at all druggists for 25 cents and promotes Electric Bitters as a spring tonic.
Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
A vintage plea urges immediate treatment of coughs and colds to prevent serious illness. The ad promises quick relief as the first dose helps clear the head and restore breathing, urging readers to buy a bottle today and begin taking it at once.
Grove's General Tonic Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic. It claims quinine and iron boost liver function malaria defense blood enrichment and overall health with a 50 cent price tag.
Four Citizens Asked to Accept Aldermanships
A petition with about 150 voters’ names was presented to R L Holcomb L P Sears B S Montgomery and W C Cook asking them to run for city alderman for a two year term. The four respected townsmen are expected to accept, as busy businessmen often lack time for duties. Four aldermen are to be elected.
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R. L. Holcomb
L. P. Sears
B.S. Montgomery
W.C. Cook
Maize For Sale On Katy Track Car Load
W C Reeves advertises a car load of head maize for sale at the Katy track. Quantity and price not specified. Accessible as a local grains sale notice in a storefront or trackside listing.
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Katy
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promises Quick Cough Relief
A buyer seeks immediate relief for coughing and chest tightness with throat soreness and headache. The advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is the surest and quickest medicine for coughs colds croup and la grippe sold by Kirkpatrick Bryant.
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Foley
Kirkpatrick & Bryant
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel alternative
A vintage advertisement claims calomel poisons the liver and bones, urging readers to switch to Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable remedy guaranteed to purify the liver and bowels. It promises relief from bilious symptoms within hours and offers a money back guarantee if not improved.
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Dodson
Iere
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Club Reporter
Methodist Church
Texaco
Texas Company
Texas Company General Offices
Houston, Texas
Grove
Porter
Thedford
Thedfords Black-Draught
Tyr
W.C. Reeves
R. May, M.D
Ross R. May, B.S
M.D
Omice
Office No
J. Maurice McMillin
First National Bank
Chicago
St Louis
Kansas City
W. G. Crush
Gen. Pass
Dallas
Eg Interurban
Texas Traction Company
Waco
Corsicana
Fort Worth
Cleburne
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