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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1919

Page

2

Oil Stock Salesmen Arrested in Sherman Tilt

Two men indicted by a grand jury on swindling charges in connection with oil stock sales were arrested by Sherman sheriff's deputies and released on $1,500 bond each. They, alleged Wizard Oil Company salesmen, sold stock above par claiming price gains that did not exist. One surrendered Saturday night. the other was brought in from Oklahoma by Deputy Bart Shipp.

Sherman Castoday Sheriff's Department Wizard Oil Company Bart Shipp Oklahoma

Prohibition and Home Ownership Win in Whitewright and County

Whitewright cast 192 votes with prohibition 130 for and 43 against equal suffrage 114 for and 68 against Governor's salary 98 for and 80 against home amendment 93 for and 81 against. Grayson County backed all amendments except Governor's salary with eight boxes against prohibition and two tied. State totals show equal suffrage and Governor's salary increase failed while prohibition and home ownership passed.

Whitewright Grayson County Prohibition

Commencement Week Highlights at Whitewright Public School

The Whitewright public school closes a successful term with plans for a stronger next year led by Superintendent Durham. Dr. T S Clyce of Austin College gave the baccalaureate at the Methodist church with music by Lucian Andrews and the school Glee Club. Graduates include Mary Hestand Emma Phillips Newman Gafford Aubry Hampton Estelle Montgomery Nell Montgomery Maci Montgomery Noble Armstrong Tom Trigg Willie Coggins. Piano pupils of Miss Chenoweth gave a recital Tuesday night and a Wednesday play titled A Perplexing Situation was presented by pupils of the school.

Whitewright Durham Texas T. S. Clyce Austin College Sherman Methodist Church Lucian Andrews Clyce Mary Hestand Emma Phillips Newman Gafford Aubry Hampton Estelle Montgomery Nell Montgomery Maci Montgomery Noble Armstrong Tom Trigg Willie Coggins O’eclock Miss Chenoweth

Seventh Grade Pageant Delayed By Rain At Whitewright

A full house witnessed the seventh grade play with twenty boys and girls performing well. The Whitewright Orchestra debuted to praise, Beatrice Beasley sang a solo, and the program included the postponed Peace and War pageant now set for Friday at 7. A series of closing events follow: grammer school exercises Thursday at 8:30, final chapel Friday at 2, and graduation Friday at 8:30.

Whitewright Beatrice Beasley Grammer

Protracted Revival At Methodist Church Announced

The community is invited to a two weeks revival starting the third Sunday in June at the Methodist church. Evangelist C. N. Parish of Cleburne will conduct services and will be accompanied by his choir leader. Brother Parish comes to us.

God Methodist Church Evangelist C. N. Parish Cle Rev. Parish Brother Parish

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The note praises a person as highly recommended and well known across Texas and other states. It calls for collective work and prayer for a gracious revival and is signed by Rev. C. C. Cutipress, pastor.

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Improvised Distillery Raider Arrest in Texas Wildcat Still

Sheriff Clarkson received a late call to Cun ningham, 25 miles southwest of Paris, where a wildcat distillery near North Sulphur was found. Officers moved in after dark and uncovered a washpot still with a cap and a pipe, plus two barrels of mash. One man was arrested and jailed.

Paris Texas Clarkson Cunningham

Girl Burned by Gas Stove Flames in Sherman

Eight year old Toy Glasscock, daughter of Mr and Mrs E E Glasscock of 1006 North Porter street, Sherman, was severely burned about the face and breast when she opened the door of a gas cooking stove and the gas ignited this morning. Doctors say she will recover.

Sherman Texas

Tom Bean Baptist Pastor Reneed Resigns Two Years Ago

Soldier to Preach Two years ago Rev. Oby Nelson resigned as pastor of the Tom Bean Baptist church and...

Oby Nelson Tom Bean Baptist Church

War vantage private speaks on the East in June service

W. J. EpTING, pastor, announces a Sunday night sermon at the Baptist church by a local citizen who volunteered as a private in the U S Army and served in France. The speaker will share views on the war and conditions in the East from a soldier’s perspective.

U. S France Baptist Church East W. J. Epting

U S Court Opens Sessions in Sherman Texas

The Eastern District of Texas court opened in Sherman with Judge George Jack presiding replacing ill Judge Gordon Russell. Grand jury impaneled. J H Blalock and W M Mahoney of Oklahoma pleaded guilty to transporting liquor into Texas, fined $100 each plus costs. Four attorneys were admitted to practice: Berry B Cobb H L Stewart of Sherman and Joseph S Gambill George M Hopkins of Denton.

Sherman Texas United States Court For Eastern District of Texas George Jack Gordon Russell Jack J. H. Blalock W. M. Mahoney Oklahoma United States Court Berry B. Cobb H. L., Stewart Joseph S.gambill George M. Hop

SANOL ECZEMA REMEDY Claims Skin Cure and Acne Relief

An advertising notice touts SANOL ECZEMA REMEDY as removing black heads pimples and rough skin while curing eczema. It emphasizes pleasant use and urges a trial, priced at 50 cents and one dollar at the drug store.

Methodist Church Notice Sunday School and Services

There will be Sunday school at 10 o'clock with H L Webster as superintendent. The pastor will preach both hours with morning subject Our Life of Warfare and evening Obedience to Gods Words. Prayer meeting is Wednesday and choir practice Thursday evenings. Evening services begin at 9 o'clock. You are invited to attend.

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C. C. Cutipress Sheriff's Posse U. S. Court Kins of Denton H. L. Webster Dr. Price Vogue Georgettes Taffetas Georgette Georgetts Materi Oxfords
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