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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
2
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All resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks will be charged at 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices and entertainments advertising for revenue also 3 cents a line. Public benefit religious fraternal or public meetings will be published free of charge.
Dr. S. P. Brooks of Baylor University announced his candidacy for United States Senate to succeed Senator Culberson, tossing his hat into the ring on Wednesday.
The article notes mediators in Canada over the Mexican problem as Constitutionalists advance toward Mexico City, signaling growing pressure on Huerta.
In the just launched Men and Millions movement by the Christian Church to raise 6 million for church schools and missions, Holly Stark of Gainesville started the list with a 25 000 dollar gift.
Former New Haven president Charles S. Mellen testifies before the Commerce Commission, alleging J P Morgan compelled a thirty five million payout for a short rail line, seen as a move to buy legislative influence.
Hon J P Leslie of Sherman toured the city meeting voters in support of his candidacy for Grayson County judge. His lawyers say he is unsurpassed in civil law and has devoted his life to the county, promising fair dealing for the county and litigants if elected.
The Sun reviews the advance prospectus of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas from October 17 to November 1. It notes 50 million dollars invested in fair enterprises, an annual attendance exceeding six million, and a premium list of 1 million dollars. The 1886 fair featured long horn cattle, broncho and razorback hogs. today the fair operates under new management while pursuing its aims.
The phrase frames U S strategy toward Huerta as both mediation and elimination. It reflects a stance commonly associated with American policy in early 20th century Mexican affairs.
T H Sears came back early in the week after visiting San Antonio Houston and South Texas points. He found Grayson county Whitewright area most favorable though heavy rains left cottonless fields in Ellis Williamson and nearby counties.
J. R. Davis of Orangeville reports his ankle injury from a October runaway incident still limits mobility. Mr. Perkins shares optimistic crop outlook with corn knee high and healthy, cotton largely planted with good stands, oats promising at least a two thirds crop.
The city council plans an extensive street grading campaign with prepared crews and a systematic start once streets dry. Mayor Moore and officials push a grade line and concrete curbs for residential areas, arguing curb costs about forty cents per foot but adds value, beauty, and upkeep efficiency.
Whitewright voters are reminded of the bond election next Tuesday May 26. The $6000 funding bonds and $6000 water works improvement bonds will be resubmitted for ratification after a high turnout and only thirteen votes against the issue. The election order error necessitated a second voting opportunity while the Attorney General reviews the prior endorsement.
Judge W J Mathis spent hours among voters in Whitewright last Friday as a candidate for judge of the 59th district court covering Collin and Grayson counties. The legislature created a special district court for Grayson to clear the docket and end when finished. Mathis was appointed to the post.
The court presiding official issued business dispatch rules that drew favorable editorials from the Dallas News and other major newspapers. Under the system he implemented, he soon left his post. His short tenure as a jurist boosted his prestige as he seeks an elective position.
Irving James Vernor of Coweta Oklahoma Capt. Jay Enoch Payne of Grand Prairie Texas and Cadet Henry Phillips of Whitewright Texas are listed as graduates to be honored at an annual reception with attendees and officials expected.
Carlisle Military Academy outlines a commencement program for Sunday May 24 1914 at 3 p m in the academy chapel with doxology invocation scripture solo by Mrs Tom E Barbee sermon by Rev W J Epting choir anthem and benediction A dress parade follows on campus Wednesday May 27 1914 an 8 00 to 11 00 p m at the mess hall
The program for the Carlisle Military Academy closing exercises lists music and readings including Rev. F B Wheeler invocation Miss Cora Lee Hoard solo Cadet Irving James Vernon Why We Should Attend the Panama Exposition Jay Enoch Payne cornet solo Captain D H Johnson address by Hon Cullen Thomas Dallas delivering certificates address by Dr J M Carlisle duet Ruth Moore and Lloyd Moore Benediction Rev J F Fender and admission 10 cents.
A Sunday evening gathering of the Christian Endeavor Society in the Presbyterian church chapel enjoyed a prepared program led by J L Dyer. The executive committee will meet at 6 30 PM Sunday to discuss important business, and all officers are urged to attend.
Constable W L Moran of Pilot Grove runs for constable of justice precinct No 8 including Whitewright. He declares readiness for July primaries, backed by many friends who praise his qualifications and oath bound conduct after fifteen years in the precinct.
Several essays titled A Boy's Best Reasons for Living on the Square were written by town boys and presented to judges. Five best essays were chosen and forwarded to the Redpath-Horner Chautauqua Co managers for prize money on the southwestern circuit this summer. Claude Willis placed first, Joe Adcock second, Harold McMurry third, Wayne McGaughey fourth, and John Holcomb fifth.
Miss Ervie Jo Blair who has taught at Collinsville Oklahoma this winter is expected here Saturday to spend the summer vacation with Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Montgomery.
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