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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
2
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Special notice states charges for resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks at 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices and advertising socials costing revenue are 3 cents per line. Religious fraternal or public benefit meetings published for free.
The phrase notes a lack of confirmation or coverage about a planned twenty one gun salute amid ongoing events, leaving observers awaiting official details. It references ceremonial military tradition without asserting any completion or location.
Sherman court records show no suspended sentences issued on Tuesday as judges handled a docket of local cases. Probation and sentencing details were not reported beyond the absence of suspended terms.
Washington announces that Congressman Henry will seek the United States Senate seat in 1916 to succeed Senator Culberson.
The Travelers' Protective Association of Texas closed its annual convention in Beaumont and voted to convene again a year hence in Sherman.
The Sunday Dallas News sporting page highlights the Carlisle baseball team as winners of the intercollegiate pennant with a triple column likeness. The piece notes a humorous contrast about car travelers and hats. Dallas Giants resume play on their home grounds after a rough Texas League tour culminating in sixth place.
Clarence Dubose states Gover and Colquitt will not run for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Culberson in 1916, presenting no surprise about the field.
A photo cue asks the scoreboard watcher at the Dallas Evening Journal to shift his pose. The suggested change aims to ease a fatigue feeling about the body.
The famous American soprano Mme Lillian Nordica died in Batavia Java after pneumonia followed exposure from a recent shipwreck. Her body will be sent to the United States for burial. Louie Coffman of Melissa began a life sentence in the State prison after his murder conviction was upheld by higher courts.
Hon. Tom Wells of Wells visited the city Wednesday. He is not a candidate now but is watching the political calendar and pursuing a watchful waiting policy.
The bodies of seventeen American marines and bluejackets from the Vera Cruz occupation arrived in New York aboard the cruiser Montana. President Wilson and 15,000 citizens joined in a tribute honoring the fallen sailors and their service to the nation.
Colonel Roosevelt emerges from the South American jungle announcing the discovery of a large river in Brazil unseen by geographers. He questions London scientists’ skepticism and finds at least one ally in Dr. Cook.
Chas. W. Post, millionaire manufacturer of Battle Creek Michigan, died by suicide in Santa Barbara California where he was staying for his health. He created a famous breakfast cereal bearing his name and was known in Texas for large Garza county holdings and for founding Post City.
A twenty three verse jingle from a writer named New Comer is mailed to the Sun for publication. The first verse describes a knight of the grip on a pleasant trip, promising tips to a hotel waiter and many goods to let slip. Readers are asked to indicate interest by holding up their hands to obtain the remaining verses.
Tampico, a key Mexican seaport, is reported captured by Constitutionalists. Meanwhile General Funston's U.S. army occupies Vera Cruz, awaiting the Niagara mediation conference or a potential Huerta act to justify further action.
The chautauqua advertising committee filled the town with flags and streamers to announce the Whitewright Chautauqua starting Thursday June 4. Special attention will be given to children this year with wholesome instruction over five days. Parents are urged to buy season tickets so the whole family can attend.
W O Brents visited Denison to view the government poultry and egg demonstration car touring Texas. He called it a fine exhibit and urged separating roosters from hens during the laying season. The car's expert noted some states hold rooster weeks to gather and sell old roosters.
Gov Colquitt declines commutation of Leon Cardinal Martinez who was executed by hanging in Pecos for the July 1911 killing of Emma Brown near the city. Pressure from relatives and the Mexican government pressed for clemency, but the governor held firm.
The West Journal notes rains have benefited its region and asks about Whitewright Sun. It extols a county as the black land belt’s richest area with green grass and lovely nature inviting visitors. A playful line proposes sending J. Pluvius if needed.
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Gaston hosted a small informal party in East Whitewright Monday evening to meet Miss Mary Carver of Farmersville. Eight games of progressive forty two were played and guests included Inez Ray Gladys Ray Enna Montgomery Holly Montgomery Mary Carter John Cully Sam Cameron Lloyd Moore George German Robert Sears Carl Fender with refreshments served by Mrs Gaston and Miss Sears.
On Thursday evening last week Miss Nora Eden of the Enterprise community entertained about twenty friends with a birthday party. Music by George and Fate Garner, and progressive 42 was played by guests. Cream and cake were served as refreshments. Guests departed at a late hour, pleased with the pleasant evening.
The Thaxton family marked a birthday dinner on the 10th at the parental home. Children and relatives gathered from Wolfe City Groom Celeste and Dallas to celebrate Mrs. Thaxton continuing years with a family reunion. Deakin of Oklahoma also attended.
Large congregations attended Sunday preaching services. The morning service will observe the supper of the Lord next Sunday. The Junior Choir is among the largest and best trained in the state. B Y P U holds a social tonight at Miss Adah Truett's home. Baptism was held during prayer meeting. Sunday school enrollment reached 215 with strong regular attendance. Loyal Soldiers number 27 with near perfect attendance. Junior Baraca and Philathea classes show growing interest. Ladies Bible Class grows with steady attendance. Young men's Baraca has 40. young ladies Philathea has 34 on roll. Home Department and Cradle Roll may be added. pastor plans an illustrated sermon for children.
Grayson county grand jury returns true bills against former Sheriff Lee McAfee for assault to murder and former Jailer Claud Eatherly for accessory to assault to murder. The charges arise from the November 2, 1912 shooting of Sheriff Lee Simmons, who survived injuries after being called from his home. Pearl Forrester, a white woman, has been convicted and sentenced and was returned from Huntsville for grand jury proceedings.
A heavy rain fell Monday night in Canaan delaying farmers still finishing cotton planting. Community notices list Rev. Kirkpatrick, Rev. Richardson and local families visiting, with social events at M E church and homes.
Harry W. McElrath died in a Fort Worth sanitarium Friday. His body arrived by Katy at 5 55 Saturday and lay in state at his sister Mrs J L Boone’s home on East Grand Avenue. Funeral held Sunday at 2 30 p m conducted by Revs Wheeler and Fender with many Whitewright mourners. Surviving sisters are Mrs Boone of Whitewright Mrs J T Carr of Celina and Mrs W R McKenna of El Paso. Born Mayfield Kentucky December 16 1878.
The Wolfe City Sun reflects on a local rest room proposal, sharing earnest concern and hopeful sentiment about its impact on the community and daily life.
Miss Carrie Hamilton and Mrs. Edgar Belcher hosted a May 6 reception for Mrs. D D McLarry and Mrs. Carl Hunt of Dallas. Guests from the Maids and Matrons Club enjoyed an afternoon musicale with piano solos, vocal numbers, a reading, and a memory book drawing. Refreshments followed as attendees mingled with honorees.
Local vendor at Davis Place markets a selection of fudge peanut butter cups and marshmallows offered per pound with emphasis on high quality and low prices. Packages include marble fudge cocoa fudge and jelly creams.
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