Texas Senate urged to approve one million for border protection
General John Hulen telegraphed Washington that the Legislature must appropriate one million dollars for border protection. Wheat prices advanced with May wheat at Chicago near 3.30 to 3.32 per bushel. Governor Ferguson named Frank Swor of Tarrant county as State Labor Commissioner to succeed C W Woodmen after Senate rejection. Representative Joseph G Cannon, 81, remains vigorous after forty years in Congress. Amarillo saw eight inches of snow with Hereford and others reporting heavy snowfall aiding wheat and pastures. Recent cold extended to the area marking the coldest spell in years. A Chautauqua Bureau representative laid plans for an event June 2 4 and 5 with committees and ads prepared.
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John Hulen
Washington
Texas Senate
Ferguson
Frank Swor
Tarrant County
C. W. Woodmen
Senate
Amarillo
Hereford
Texas
Chautauqua Dates Corrected For Town Visit
Citizens signed to bring Chautauqua to town and plan ticket sales to cover costs. The Sun lists dates as June 11, 2 and 4 but the correct schedule is June 2 4 and 5.
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Uted
Closing of School 1916 17 Commencement Offered Certificates
The 1916 17 session ended with commencement exercises Tuesday night granting diplomas to Doris Ayres Sara Lee Holland Sallie Hamilton Mildred Cantrell Mina McMurry Mary Bell Savage Marjorie Moore Eva Stillwell Kathleen Phillips Edna Cox Emma Davidson Coralee Echols Helen Thomas King Montgomery Richard Browning Robert Gallaher. The program featured songs, a piano duet, and the valedictory by Eva Stillwell. A baccalaureate address by Rev J F Fender preceded. Senior play Monday supported by admission charges for expenses.
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Doris Ayres
Sara Lee Holland
Sallie Hamilton
Mildred Cantrell
Mina McMurry
Mary Bell Savage
Marjorie Moore
Eva Stillwell
Kathleen Phillips
Edna Cox
Emma Davidson
Coralee Echols
Helen Thomas
Messrs
King Montgomery
Richard Browning
Robert Gallaher
A. R Nash
W. J. Epting
German
D. K. Porter
Sherman
Glee Club
S. A. Hayes
Frances Wilson
City council acts on street lights fire equipment and traffic rules
The council ordered three new street lights on the main street and moved lights from Bond and Sears to the intersection center. Holcomb was authorized to buy two Pyrene extinguishers for the fire department. An ordinance on burning waste paper was passed and traffic rules were adopted for distribution. Reports from the Treasurer and Marshal were filed. W A Hamilton’s 3.00 claim was referred to the claims committee. Night Officer Hamilton was told he cannot police the business district and take extra work.
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R. C. Montgomery
Electric Lights Committee
Bond
Sears Street
Holcomb
Fire Committee
W. A. Hamilton
Hamilton
Fruit Jars and Rubbers Available in Large Lot
Mangrum Bros. announces 180 dozen fruit jars and 1200 dozen fruit jar rubbers in stock. They urge buyers to purchase now before the lot is gone to save money on canning supplies this year.
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Mangrum Bros
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application provides ease and rest. Soc
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Soc
City Council Holds Regular Meeting Announces Finances
City Council with all members and officers present conducts business. Finance committee reports a year over year increase of funds between three and four thousand dollars. Claims committee presents monthly claims for reading and approval. Street and alley committee requests concrete crossing constructions and authorization to proceed. Sanitary committee reports on department work and continuation of personnel.
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Jack McMillin
Lee Kirkpatrick
C. W. Bryant
Sanitary Committee
City traffic rules proposed for Whitewright streets
The City Council resolves to adopt basic traffic rules for Grand Avenue and Bond Street. Drivers must stay on right side, turn only at intersections, park 12 inches from curb at 45 degree angle, and remove vehicles after one hour upon owner complaint. The marshal will distribute 500 dodgers and place Drive to Right signs to encourage voluntary observance before any ordinance and penalties.
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City of
Whitewright
Grand Avenue
Sears Street
M. E. & T. Railway
Bond Street
Maple Street
Walnut Street
Katy
Presbyterian Sunday School Program Slated for Parents Day
The Presbyterian Sunday school will present a program Sunday at 11 o clock for the benefit of parents. All parents are invited to attend at that hour.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Woodwork and Blacksmith Services At Old Place
A notice from a craftsman announcing return to the old place of business and offering woodwork and blacksmith services with a motto of good work and the best of service.
B Y P U Program May 13 1917 Bible Study Quiz
The B Y P U program lists Bible study Acts 18 and 1 Corinthians 13 with topics Paul in Corinth and the missionary journey. Speakers include Miss Cordelia Yeager Miss Alma Dixon Mr Ashe Miss Olive Neff Mr Claude Truett and leader Roy Epting.
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Paul
Corinth
Cordelia Yeager
Alma Dixon
Mr. Ashe
Olive Neff
Apollos
Ephesus
Claude Truett
Roy Epting
Vittitoe Cemetery Decoration Service Planned
Vittitoe cemetery will host decoration services on the third Sunday in May. Rev. I. E. Teague will lead the service with assistance from others. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Vittitoe
I. E. Teague
Neighbor's Opinion Sought On Re-made Furniture
Ask your neighbor how she likes the old furniture I re-made. Will Looney, phone 222.
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Will Looney
Public notice warns of livestock leash and sidewalk safety
D A Ray marshal issues final warning about violations of city ordinance restricting lariat stock across sidewalks and streets and preventing damage to shade trees. Readers are urged to comply and heed the warning.
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D. A. Ray
Reworking Old Furniture Into Modern Styles
Will Looney offers to remake many kinds of antique style furniture into contemporary designs. Contact 222 for consultation and pricing.
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Will Looney
Miss Lucile Noe Visits W T Noe Home
Miss Lucile Noe of Denison is a guest at the home of W T Noe. The ad promotes GROVE S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a general strengthening tonic that drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system for adults and children, priced at 50 cents.
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Lucile Noe
Denison
W. T. Noe
GROVE
Missionary Children Theme Sabbath Program Notes
Junior League program outlines a Sunday service at 3 p m with songs He Needs Me Too Bring Them In and a Lords Prayer in concert. Bible story by Jewel Caperton includes solo Elizabeth May reading Minnie Willis and scripture searching by Ennis Pullen followed by mite box opening and reports. Leader Evelyn Wilson conducts minutes and benediction.
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Jewel Caperton
Solo
Elizabeth May
Minnie Willis
Ennis Pullen
Evelyn Wilson
Stove Wood For Sale By U H Sears
Good dry stove wood cut in even lengths full measure delivered on short notice. Telephone number 182. U H Sears.
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U. H. Sears
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Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
J. H. Waggoner
Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Joe
Cooperative Chautauqua Bureau
Chautauqua
Lizzi Erranson
Gould Avenue
Fort Worth
Theda Bara
East Lynne
Barney Bernard
Vitagraph
Harold Lockwood
May Allison
Lucile Lee Stewart
City Council
Vernon Castle
Molly King
B. Y. P. U. Program
Donald Hall
Dot Kelly
Gerrard Stock Co
Vittitoe Cemetery
Vinci
Dyer & Jones, Whitewright
Gordon Bros
Old Master Coffee
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