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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1914

Page

3

Local and Personal News Notes Spotted in Sherman Area

Mrs Joe Magium spent Tuesday in Denison. J C Norman was in Sherman on business Wednesday. J B Stallings visited Sherman Wednesday. Mrs Chas Brown of Dallas is visiting Mrs Robi Clancey this week. J L Cantrell and family spent Sunday with relatives near Van Alstyne. Mrs H C Willis and Mrs Floyd Everheart visited in Denison Wednesday. Mrs Mark Annip of the Bells community shopped in the city Tuesday. J P Southerland was a business visitor to the county seat Tuesday. Si Mulkey was here Wednesday afternoon. Dr R May was a business visitor to Dallas Wednesday. Mrs Phil Lanius and Mrs T E Barbee spent Tuesday in Sherman. Mrs Bob Montgomery and daughter Minnie spent Monday in Sherman. Mrs D W Smith and Vivian were in Sherman Monday. Mrs Earl Myrick of Tyler is here visiting Rev J L Truett. Mrs Floyd Everheart and Mrs C W Bryant were Sherman visitors last Friday. Miss Lela Chumbley visiting her sister Mrs H L Huddleston and Mrs J M Taylor in Sherman this week. Some exceptional bargains at the Variety Store Easter novelties. R L Johnson proprietor Watch repairing a specialty. Mr and Mrs C H Taylor of Pilot Grove announce the birth of a fine boy on the 23rd inst. Mr and Mrs Carl Henry of Smithville came in Wednesday to spend a week or ten days with relatives.

Carl Henry Smithville

Trenton Ladies Shop in Whitewright Tuesday

Miss Alma Marshall of Trenton shopped in Whitewright Tuesday with a group of Trenton ladies.

Alma Marshall Trenton Whitewright

Local Notes on Visitors and Assignments

Mrs. W. C. Hustines returned from Arlington after visiting kin. Miss Mildred Benedict remains seriously ill per The Sun. Don Dyer takes a short layoff from Uncle Sam mail service with John H. Savage substituting. Superintendent C. J. Denton visited McKinney and Plano to judge the Collin county oratorical contest. Crawford Montgomery spent part of the week with his parents in Waxahachie and returned to Trinity University.

Don Dyer Uncle Sam John H. Savage C. J. Denton McKinney Plano Collin County Crawford Montgomery E. P. Montgomery Waxahachie Trinity University

1904 History Club Explores Norway Sweden Study

The 1904 History Club met with Mrs. C. P. Johnson on March 21 to study Norway and Sweden from ancient to modern times. The Bay View magazine study accompanied the lesson with images of Swedish cities and landscapes. Next gathering set for April 4 with Miss Carrie Hamilton and Mrs. J. W. Wilson.

History Club C. P. Johnson Norway Sweden Bay View Magazine Carrie Hamilton J. W. Wilson J. B. Dickson Johnson

Miss Joy Ball Visited Home Over Weekend

Miss Joy Ball from Van Alstyne attending school was at her home Saturday and Sunday.

Miss Joy Ball van Alstyne

Venable Allies Rally For County Treasurer Candidacy

W G Venable and two drummer friends spent last Friday in Whitewright promoting Venable as a candidate for county treasurer.

Whitewright Mr. Venable

Carlisle M A baseball opens season with wins in spite of weather

Carlisle Military Academy opened its season with a win over Speers School of Mt Pleasant in cold rain and sleet, then defeated Denison High School 5 to 2. The batteries were Phillips Bryant and Bryant for C M A, with Hickman and Spence for Speers and Stevens Bryan Phillips for Denison. Umpires were McMillin and Spencer.

Carlisle Military Academy Speers School Mt. Pleasant Denison Carlisle M. A Speers Hickman Phillips Carlisle Bryant Spence McMillin Texas Denison H. S M. Bryant Stevens Bryan Benedict J. Payne Cheadle

Epworth League Program for Sunday March 29 at Methodist

Epworth League notes a Sunday program at the Methodist church with leader Marvin Bryant on John Wesley. Includes songs, prayers by Fitz Bryant and Flint Little, readings on Wesley by several young speakers, and a report on Wesley’s life work. Postscript mentions Mrs Volney Cox and Misses Holly and Enna Montgomery visiting Paris and Bonham house party guests.

Methodist Church Marvin Bryant John Wesley Fitz Bryant Flint Little Ermine Webster Eva Stillwell Cora York Sue Stephens Mr. Hayter Misses Holly Enna Montgomery Bonham

Elm Grove Ice Cold Weather Sets In

Elm Grove reports cool dry air for the season as locals stay busy farming. Mrs G H Oliver returns from Sherman after visiting daughter Mrs Claude Flagans. Devotional services led by Rev Walker of Bonham. Tom B Ireland tours area promoting county treasurer candidacy.

G. H. Oliver Sherman Claude Flagans Walker Bonham Adams Ector

Lewis Concert Company Fifth Lyceum at C. M. A. auditorium

The Lewis Concert Company presenting the final lyceum program of the History Club features Lawrence L. Lewis baritone and impersonator Gretchen Myers-Lewis soprano and reader Edna May Brown violinist and pianist. The show blends classical music with light entertainment and includes duets solos readings and the popular "Barney's Courtship" sketch. Saturday March 28 at 8:00 p.m. at C. M. A. auditorium.

Lyceum History Club Lawrence L. Lewis Gretchen Myers-Lewis Edna May Brown Lewis Concert Company Redpath Frederick Howard America C. M. A. Auditorium

Mrs Gattis and Mamie Visit Relatives Near Bonham

Mrs T W Gattis and her daughter Mamie returned Tuesday from a short visit with relatives near Bonham.

T. W. Gattis Mamie Bonham

City Treasurer Candidate Voiced by Supporters

J. M. Simmons seeks the city treasurer post in the April 7 election. Friends urge submission of his name, praising his clerical experience, competence, and safe record. He is well liked, conveniently located, and ready to serve the city in a satisfactory manner.

J. M. Simmons Jim

Anglers Retreat To Choctaw River Camp

S. H. Montgomery and companions hied away early Wednesday to a rustic rendezvous at the mouth of Choctaw where they have erected a modest club house near their favored fishing spot. The party is isolated, free from publicity and press presence as they picnic and roam the countryside.

S. H. Montgomery T. E. Barbee G. H. Baugher D. R. Lewis Emmet Penn L. LaRoe T. B. Moore W. P. Vaughn Choctaw Associated Press

Lacy Plans Ice Cream Factory in Athens Texas

W. H. Lacy returned from a business trip to Athens Texas and, as reported, has closed a deal to open an ice cream factory there. He may move to Athens in the near future.

W. H. Lacy Athens Texas Mr. Lacy

Earl Love of Sherman Visits Leonara on Business

Earl Love of Sherman spent a few hours here Wednesday and went to Leonara on business.

Earl Love of Sherman Leonara

May Lose Rural Route Near Whitewright

Whitewright faces loss of rural mail route No. 2 due to poor road conditions. Inspector Kerry reviewed the route on the 20th and urged discontinuation unless patrons petition for continuation with road improvements. Route No. 2 from Leonard and a proposed new route from Trenton prompt farmers to act to avoid being cut off from rural delivery.

Whitewright Washington Kerry Pete Gordon Faonin- Grayson County Leonard Trenton Uncle Sam

Presbyterian Ladies Host Tea at Mrs Sears Home

The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give a tea at the home of Mrs R L Sears on Saturday the 28th from 3 30 p m until 7 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

the Presbyterian Church R. L. Sears

Carlisle to speak at Presbyterian church next Sunday

Announcement states Dr. J M Carlisle will address the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning at 11 on Christian Citizenship. The pastor will deliver the evening sermon at the usual hour.

J. M. Carlisle Presbyterian Church

Mrs. J. D. Wilson Returns From Visit In Home County

Mrs. J. D. Wilson arrived in Trenton Wednesday afternoon following a visit with her father W. C. Fain.

J. D. Wilson Trenton W. C. Fain

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe Magium J.C. Norman J. B. Stallings Chas. Brown Dallas Robi. Clancey J. L. Cantrell H. C. Willis Floyd Everheart Mark Annip Bells J. P. Southerland Si Mulkey Dr. R. May City of Dallas Phil Lanius Bob Montgomery Miss Minnie D. W. Smith Vivian Mrs. Earl Myrick of Tyler Rev J. L. Truett C. W. Bryant Lela Chumbley H. L. Huddleston J. M. Taylor R. L. Johnson C. H. Taylor Pilot Grove the Sun Mildred Benedict W.G. Venable Whitewright Lumber Co C. Bryant Spencer Epworth League LaRue Lumber Co Elm Grove Lucile Callie Oliver Savoy Mrs. Everheart Mrs. Annip Mrs. Adcock Ruth Troxell Randolph Tom B. Ireland The L. V Devoe Dyer & Jones Rexall Store Devoe Paint Varno-Lac Kirkpatrick & Bryant
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