Local and Personal News Notes
R L Johnson on sick list this week. Sadler Brothers offer baths and dandruff cure. Davis Place sells candy 10c to 1.00 per lb. William O Brents buys hens and eggs high price. Various residents visit or travel to Van Alstyne Dallas Sherman Greenville Paris Bonham. Westbound Cotton Belt train held two hours after freight wreck. Rev F B Wheeler to Oklahoma City for Methodist Conference. Shorty Long’s serves meals and drinks. Signet ring with A D engraved found at Carlisle Academy. notify Miss Alma Dixon.
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Carlisle Academy
Alma Dixon
Ice Cream Supper At T B Moore’s Lawn Next Tuesday
Philathia Class of the Baptist Sunday school invites for an ice cream and home made cake supper at T B Moore’s residence next Tuesday night. Prices are 15c each or 25c for two. Miss Blanche Fain returns from Menard Texas after teaching and is considering a new year. Children’s Day service at the Methodist church planned for eleven o’clock Sunday with rehearsals underway.
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T. B. Moore
Philathia
The
Baptist Sunday School
Blanche Fain
Menard
Texas
Miss Fain
the Baptist Sunday School
the Baptist Church
Rube's Cafe Stand Opens with First Class Dining
Shorty Long announces a new eatery at Rube's Cafe stand offering quality meals and cold drinks. The establishment promises customer satisfaction, inviting patrons to judge the service and cuisine themselves.
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Shorty
Miss Mildred Browning Hosts Noted Party At Parental Home
Miss Mildred Browning gave a party Friday night at her parents home just northwest of town and a goodly number of her schoolmates and young friends responded to her invitation to be present. The hostess displayed tact and talent in so manipulating the entertainment features that all had a royal good time.
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Mildred Browning
Buick 25 and 37 sales reported in Howe and Leonard
W. R. Wilson sold and delivered a Buick 25 to Miss Willie B. Tige at Howe, another Buick 25 to John George of Howe, a Buick 25 to S. B. Wilson, and a Buick 37 to Frank Shiels of Leonard.
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W. R. Wilson
Willie B. Tige
Howe
John George
S. B. Wilson
Frank Shiels
Leonard
Scenic Theatre Adds New Powers A Model Motion Picture Machine
H. A. Williams visited Dallas Tuesday and bought a new Powers A motion picture machine for the Scenic Theatre. The device began operation Wednesday and features improvements over the old model, including a small motor that ensures a steady, faithful reproduction of photographs.
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H. A. Williams
Dallas
Scenic Theatre
Brother Grady Improves. Plans to Finish Term at University
Dr. Ross May returned Wednesday night from Austin where he visited his brother Grady who is ill with malarial fever. Grady was to be brought home but has improved enough to stay at his post until term end and take examinations.
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Ross May
Austin
Grady
Dollar Social Postponed to Friday at 3 PM
Miss Edna Rathbun asks the Sun to note that the Dollar Social advertised for Thursday has been postponed to Friday after noon. The event will start at 3 o'clock and be held at the home of Mrs. J. M. Carter.
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Edna Rathbun
Sun
J. M. Carter
Typewriter Paper For Sale At Sun Office
Typewriter paper of any size and weight available at Sun office. Ideal for letters forms and documents. Contact Sun Office for pricing and stock.
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Sun Office
Whitewright ladies visit Sherman and local dining ad
Mrs D M Ray Mrs J H Waggoner Misses Gladys and Inez Ray and Clarice Thomas visit Sherman on Wednesday. Advertises Old Rube s Cafe soda fountain service run by Shorty Long. Superintendent Denton is compiling the scholastic census for the next school session in spare moments.
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D. M. Ray
J. H. Waggoner
Gladys and
Inez Ray
Clarice Thomas
Whitewright
Sherman
Denton
Chautauqua Season Tickets On Sale Now
Chautauqua tickets are available at reduced prices before the season starts. The event is expected to top last year’s satisfaction with a stronger program. A cream supper benefits the Philathia Class next Tuesday at T B Moores lawn. Also news of a local medical incident and school trustee elections.
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Payne Cottage Hotel
W. H. King
J. B. Dixon
H.C. Willis
W. H. Lacy
Dan Gillett
W. F. Holland
A. T. Phillips
Dillard Carr
H. C. Willis
Brook Mays piano sale ends next Monday in Waco area
Brook Mays & Co. warns buyers piano sale closes Monday May 18 at factory prices. After that no more pianos at factory prices. Mrs J B Dickson visiting in Waco expected home Saturday. Irene Dickson returns from Boston via Galveston and Waco. Annie Dickson from Lone Oak school to arrive Saturday. Also promoting new restaurant and lunch counter at Old Rube's Cafe by Shorty Long.
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Brook Mays & Co
J. B. Dickson
Waco
Irene Dickson
Boston
High Seas
Galveston
Annie Dickson
Lone Oak
Shorty’ Long
Odeon Nears Completion with Limited Public Opening
The Holcomb brick buildings approach completion. The west room, housing Morehead and Mangrum’s Odeon, receives finishing touches this week and aims for a late opening next week. A show could occur Saturday and Saturday night if progress allows.
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Holcomb
Morehead & Mangrum
Odeon
Funeral Observances for W. T. Sears Draw Large Attendance
Relatives and friends traveled from distant towns to attend the funeral service for W. T. Sears at the Methodist church. A hundred or more were unable to gain admission as eulogies and tributes were paid to the deceased, with war comrades Si Jackson, John Gentry, and W. H. Davis noted among the crowd. Judge H. O. Head of Sherman attended, honoring a fifty year friendship with Mr. Sears. Brace up and refresh yourself at Pierce & Son's drink fountain.
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W. T. Sears
Methodist Church
Si Jackson
John Gentry
Near Whitewright
W.H. Davis
Howe
Judge H. O. Head
Sherman
Judge Head
Mr. Sears
Ill Health Of T. K. McMillin Gathers Attention
T. K. McMillin remains critically ill at home with no improvement. Family and physician fear he may not survive long without early betterment. Relatives from Krum Ringgold Claremore Savoy and Tishomingo attend him. Reports arrive of Mrs R L Penland’s death after an operation in Waco and her interment there is planned.
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T. K. McMillin
MecMillin
S.H. Sinclair
Krum
B. M. Kirkpatrick
Ringgold
Frank McMillin
Claremore
Joe McMillin
Savoy
Lucy Hutchins
Tishomingo
R. L. Penland
Waco
Whitewright
Uncalled Letters List for Whitewright Post Office May 18 1914
The week ending May 18 1914 lists uncalled letters at Whitewright post office. Names include Andrew Britt M C Lellawood Willie Magers H L Webster P M. Letters unclaimed after two weeks are sent to the dead letter office. Please say advertised when calling.
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Whitewright
Andrew Britt
M. C. Lellawood
Willie Magers
P. M
Dry stove wood call Sears and Ford
A brief notice advertises dry stove wood for sale by Sears and Ford with contact by phone 215.
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Sears & Ford
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R. L. Johnson
Sadler Brothers
Davis Place
Sadler Bros
Mrs. T. H. Lively
van Alstyne
J. M. Long
Otto Denton
Grace Ball
J.S. Kershner
South Texas
W.O. Brents
B. F. Thompson of
T. H. Lively
Jacob
Gertrude Montgomery
Greenville
Clara Caudill
Durant
Okla
Dora Scales
G. W. Luck of
Pilot Point
Luther Adair
Cooper
J. L. Bow
Paris
Tom Barbee
City of
W. O. Brents
J. L. Simmons
C. P. Johnson
Scott Kretz
Ft. Worth
J.H. Arnold
Tom Bean
Morrell Sears
Misses Little
Mary Lee Sears
Miss Carver
Farmersville
Bonham
Cotton Belt
Mrs. LaRoe
L. LaRoe
Wilson Bros
O. M. Bradshaw
Denison
K. G. Bradshaw
Jesse Stedham
W. H. Stedham
F. B. Wheeler
Oklahoma City
General Conference of the Methodist Church, South
Jim Biggerstaff
Jim Stateville
Saengerbund
LaRoe Lumber Co
Whitewright Lumber Co
J. R. Fleming
Brook Mays& Co
Ody
L. V
Dyer & Jones
Rexall Store
Devoe Paint
Pierce & Son
ACME
Neal
Kirkpatrick & Bryant Druggists
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