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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1914

Page

6

Aged Denison Woman Dies After Long Life

Mrs. Jane Meador aged eighty two died Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Eliza Jackson in the northwest part of town. Born June 3 1832 in Carroll county Indiana she came to Denison in 1850. Survived by daughter Mrs. M E Gundy of Denver with several Texas grandchildren. Funeral by Rev W J Epting at the home Monday afternoon. burial at Oak Hill cemetery.

Jane Meador Eliza Jackson Meador Denison Carroll County Indiana Fannin County Bowie Texas M. E. Gundy Denver Colo Gundy W. J. Epting The Baptist Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Support During Bereavement

We express our sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during our sorrow. Thanks to those who sent flowers pastors and those who sang and all who offered loving attention. Mr and Mrs J L Boone Mrs J T Carr Mrs W K McKenna.

J. L. Boone J. T. Carr W. K. McKenna

B Y P U Program for May Evening

The Baptist Young People’s Union holds a Sunday program at 7 00 led by Lena May Gowdy with prayers by Robert Jones and a scripture lesson by Lovell Clancey on Mark 1 16 20 and Galatians 1 11 17 Haston Shifflett. Claude Truett leads the leading thoughts. Miss Spearman Miss Claudie Glidewell Miss Fay Cameron and Miss Smellage present papers on service giving blessings prayer and neglect of the Bible A solo by Miss Audrie Glidewell and election of officers urged for all members to attend.

Baptist Young People’s Union Lena May Gowdy Robert Jones Lovell Clancey Haston Shifflett Claude Truett Miss Spearman Claudie Glidewell

Scholarships Offered By Draughon and Tyler Business Colleges

The Sun advertises scholarships at Draughon Business College of Denison and Tyler Business College. It notes business courses can pay off and invites readers to inquire at the paper’s office.

the Sun Draughon Business College Denison Tyler Business College

Livers Laxative Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement urges readers to try a liver laxative product named LIV-VER-LAX with a guaranteed satisfaction offer. It promotes trying a bottle today and mentions Dyer and Jones as the sellers or endorsers.

Grigsby Dyer and Jones

Methodist Sunday School Holds Annual Service in Denison

The Sunday school class gathered for its annual service with Mrs D W Smith and Miss Ayres coordinating preparations. Rev G A Jones spoke to Leaguers in the evening as the Pastor headed to General Conference in Oklahoma City. Miss Dragoo urged missionary work in Dallas slums and highlighted causes of wrecked lives.

D. W. Smith G. A. Jones Bro. Jones Denison Oklahoma City Miss Dragoo Wesley Chapel Dallas the Missionary Society Missionary Society B. Wheeler

Children's Day Program at Methodist Church

A Children’s Day program will be held at the Methodist church on Sunday May 17 at 11 a m. Activities include songs prayers readings flower and daisy drills duets and an offering with participants from the church school and choir.

Christian Endeavor Programs and Next Meeting Agenda

A Christian Endeavor service drew a good attendance. Next Sunday at 7 p m features a program including sermons by J L Dyer and Byron Sears, readings, songs, solos, and a 4:30 p m executive committee meeting at the church.

Christian Endeavor Services J. L. Dyer

Epworth League Program at M. E. Church May 17

Sunday program at the M. E. Church led by Miss Kate Thomas includes prayer and Psalm XLII 1 11 read by Leon Davidson. Geneva Carr presents the lesson story. Q&A session features Sue King Rosa Duggan Izetta Gillett and Ermine Webster with the fifth answer pending.

M. E. Church Kate Thomas Leon Davidson Geneva

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Jane Meador

Neighbors and friends are thanked for loving kindness during the hours of prolonged suffering and for condolences flowers prayers and gospel words. The family asks God to help them live better and share the blessings with others.

Jane Meador

Sweet Potato Slips Available for Delivery

Dooley Yams and Yellow Yams sweet potato slips are ready for delivery at 15 cents per 100. J N Burr Route 1 Bells bids readers to order slips from his farm products ad listing.

J. N.burr

Shorty Longs opens new restaurant at former Sisk site

A new dining spot named Shorty Longs debuts at the location formerly run by Rube Sisk, inviting patrons to sample a fresh menu and atmosphere. The project marks a continuation of the site as alocal eatery with changes in ownership and branding.

Shorty” Long Rube Sisk

Bethel Dots Community Health and Decoration Day Notice

Bethel notes good community health and spirit despite lack of farming weather. Rev. Johnson of Westminster preached over the weekend, with Rev. Capp away at the Baptist National Convention in Nashville. The fourth Sunday is Decoration Day. donations welcome to fund cemetery upkeep.

Rev Johnson Westminster Capp Baptist National Convention Nashville Tenn

Local Social Passports and Visits in Medlin Town

Medlintown residents share visits and travels with neighbors and kin throughout the week. A string of calls includes Mr. and Mrs. Anderson with the Walters, Emma Robbins in Sherman, and the Watsons in Bonham and Tom Bean with relatives.

Plant More Hogs Uncle Sam Advises Texas Farm Boys

The Bureau of Animal Industry urges Texas farm boys aged 10 to 18 to raise more hogs to meet demand. It cites past losses, stresses feeding care pasture water and quarantine, and notes Texas hog numbers and rising values as pork demand grows.

Uncle Sam Texas Farm Boys Bureau of Animal Industry United States Department of Agriculture Farmer Boys Texas

Funston Portrait of a Scrappy Army Hero and His Wars

Brigadier General Frederick Funston, noted for his red hair and fighting spirit, gained prominence in the Spanish American War and the Philippine campaign. Since 1901 he has held the rank of brigadier general, promoted by McKinley for his part in capturing Emilio Aguinaldo. Born in 1866, Funston pursued varied ventures before joining Cuba’s army, then the U S. forces, and later commanded artillery in battles of minor importance. His wife, Mrs Funston, famously joined him on a transport to the Philippines, disguising herself as a soldier until her sex was revealed.

W. R. Wilson Wilson Brothers of Whitewright Leonard James Shiels Mr. Wilson Mr. Shiels Dallas Shields Wilson United States Mexico Frederick Funston Texas Kansas Funston Fred Funston McKinley Emilio Aguinaldo Philippine Islands Dumas Balzac Ohio Santa Fe New Mexico Colorado Agricultural Department Washington Death Valley California Alaska Arctic Cuba Cumaguey Gomez Spain Twentieth Kansas Volunteers San Francisco Philippines Honolulu

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B.Y.P.U Frank Smith Claude Willis Fitz Bryant Maud Mangrum Daisy Miss Heard Josie Bell Sears Mary ‘Hestand Emma Fay Parker Helen May Parker Elizabeth Wheeler Genevieve Davidson Christian Endeavor John Phillip Barbee Lefevre Gordon Byron Sears Horace Gordon Mary Carter Mary Lee Sears Eula Lloyd Norman Gladys McMurry J. M. Carter Epworth League Bethel Medlintown Randolph Hagan Hdna Watson Willis Hood Tom Bean Mr. Scott Osie Mattie Maggie Allison This Place Lillie Watson Clarisse Hayne Whit McBroom Elizabeth Hall Lucile Saunders Minnie Lee Gertrude Mattie Allison Will Hood John Watson Wade Robbins Lester Haile Frank Wilson Collin County Collie Jamison Noel Biggerstaff Jim American Press Association
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