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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
2
Captain J. Hector Worden, U S aviation service member and reputed aviator for General Carranza, died after a 1500 foot plunge east of Dallas during a pre bomb drop flight. He completed a loop, then moved to a right spiral, the craft plunged, collapsed, and trapped him beneath the engine.
Charley Bryant Jr and Grady Spindle open a garage on lower Main Street offering auto accessories and repair services. They pledge a well equipped shop once new machinery arrives.
A B Y P U program lists songs and devotionals led by Sallie Joe Gowdy. It includes Bring ing in the Sheaves, scripture reading Matthew 6 1 16, and lessons on charity prayer and devotion by Mrs Epting Lillie McFatridge Cordelia Yeager and Miss Adah Truett.
Sherman May 5 Bill O Neal a farmer from three miles northwest of Sherman was arrested on a grand jury indictment for incest involving his 20 year old daughter who testified before the jury. Officers found him at his home after the indictment, he had ingested two ounces of carbolic acid and was taken to the county jail hospital in critical condition though reports said he showed some improvement by morning. O Neal formerly lived in Whitesboro and served as a local constable.
A double wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin in Kentuckytown joined Miss Rosalee Martin to Lester Caylor and Miss Myrtie Holcomb to Henry Phillips. The ceremonies featured Mendelssohn and Rev. Oby Nelson officiating, with bridesmaids and groomsmen named. Both couples will reside in the Kentuckytown community.
Mrs Claudia Dupont Lyon wife of late General Cecil A Lyon has applied in County Court to probate his will. He left all estate revenues to her during her single life and any remaining balance to daughter Claudia Lyon. Mrs Lyon named independent executrix without bond. Estate valued about 750000.
The cold drink season has arrived and P. J. Pierce & Son announces readiness to serve refreshing beverages. The note emphasizes their preparation to please customers with a varied lineup as summer peaks.
Alpine Texas May 7 Villa bandits about seventy crossed the Rio Grande Friday night sweeping fifteen miles into American soil. They attacked Troop A Fourteenth Cavalry killing three troopers and a 10 year old boy, wounding two others and one missing. Reported captives include J Deemer and Compton with threats that their throats were cut. Bandits looted Deemer store, set it ablaze, and fled northward toward Coahuila after looting and burning small homes.
The Leonard high school baseball team played a 12 inning loss to the local high school 13 to 11 on Friday, then fell to Trenton All-star nine on Saturday. The Friday game featured late scoring by Leonard and a high scoring finish, while the Saturday game was less exciting though still a loss. The exact second game's score is unclear.
The Enterprise school closed Saturday after a six months term. A large crowd gathered at the school building for noon and dinner. An afternoon program of recitations and songs included performances by Geo Garner and pupils, while evening exercises featured songs, welcomes, duets, drills, solos, plays, and a three act drama The Poor Man by home talent.
Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, votes 322 to 71 to issue $80,000 in good road bonds. Elected road commissioners are W. S. Neale, John Powell, Sherman Smith and D. J. Atteberry. The May 6 election confirms support for local infrastructure.
Next Sunday May 14 is Mothers Day celebrated throughout Texas with Governor James E. Ferguson leading observances and ceremonies across the state.
A proclamation first set aside May 7 as Mothers Day, later moved the date a week later. Mothers Day will be observed nationwide on May 14, extending the original date based on the change.
A well located eight room residence on two northeast corner lots with electric lights city water a solid concrete storm house and small barn. Bargain price if sold at once. Seller W C Huffines. Two weeks time paid.
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