Moody to file suit over $1 million contract clash
AustinNov 4 Attorney General Moody will sue to cancel the contract of the American Road Company and seek recovery of about 1 000 000. He plans to halt future payments and restrain the Highway Commission from participating in the contract. The action follows an audit in Dallas and involves roughly 500 000 held in a Dallas bank, ordered by Moody and the company president.
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Austin
American Road Company
Moody
Attorney General
Hamilton
Highway Commission
Dallas
Texas
Christian
Kansas City
Sun's Honor Roll Grows With Subscribers in Texas
The Sun reports a fast-growing subscription list in Texas with many renewals. A limited time offer pairs The Sun and Semi-Weekly Farm News for $1.95 per year, aiming for full year enrollment. Subscribed or renewed since last report include G. L. Baugher, Mrs. B. F. Gafford, Ben Nelson, S. C. Horton, Finis Alverson, George Hicks, Carl Hicks, Ben Thrasher, W. L. Jenkins and many others.
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Sun
Texas
The
Farm News
G. L. Baugher
B. F. Gafford
Ben Nelson
S. C. Horton
Finis Alverson
George Hicks
Carl Hicks
Ben Thrasher
Reminder to protect water meters from winter freezes
Residents are told to pack and shield water meters to prevent damage from light or heavy freezes. A frozen meter can crack the top or drive pinions, causing costly repairs. If a meter freezes, do not melt it with a fire. thaw with hot water instead.
Detroit So Wet Officer Quits Job
A B Stroup resigns as deputy administrator in charge of federal prohibition forces in Detroit effective December 1. He calls Detroit the wettest city he has served, cites open law violations, and says federal agents cannot cover all duties, focusing instead on big breweries, distilleries, and importations. He will join an insurance firm.
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Detroit
A. B. Stroup
Stroup
Man 90 Spends 19 Years Digging His Tomb
Sacramento report says W. M. Bowman, a 90 year old pioneer, carved a tomb on Eldorado county promontory. He hollowed a rock grave, placed a coffin, and fenced the area with a death house. He plans to live there until death and will signal friends with a white flag when the tomb is ready to seal.
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Sacramento
Cal
Eldorado County
W. M. Bowman
Kentuckytown Self Help Club Meets for Egg Cookery
The Kentuckytown club met Friday October 23 with Miss Viva Phillips. County agent Franks demonstrated several egg cooking methods. Guests Mrs Whedbee and Mrs Kincaid attended. Meeting time moved to 2 pm. Next meeting November 6 hosted by Miss Myrtle Harris with Green Tomato Mincemeat on the agenda. New officers to be elected. Visitors welcome.
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Kentuckytown
Myrtle Harris
Rain Stops Farm Work in Grayson County
Sherman reports persistent rain has halted cotton picking across Grayson County with three-fourths of southern and two-thirds of northern fields cleared. Labor shortages and low prices dampen profits, though 1924 output reached over 75,000 bales. current season estimates put production between 60,000 and 64,000 bales based on ginning data.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Gordonville
Orlena
C. C. Morris
Sherman Pioneer W C Eubank Dies At 78 In Sherman
W C Eubank age 78 pioneer Sherman settler founder of the first wholesale grocery here died at his home after long illness. The item notes a marriage of Jesse Wallace to Mrs Opal Coffman that did not appear in last week’s columns and mentions Wallace as Sherman fire chief and city collector living with J H Blincoe.
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Sherman
W. C. Eubank
Jesse Wallace
Opal Coffman
Sun
J. E. Russell
A. E. Major
Jesse
Mrs. Wallace
J. H. Blincoe
District singing convention to be held in Whitewright
The district singing convention is set for Sunday November 29 in Whitewright. Local singers expect a large attendance as the program committee prepares a strong lineup.
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Whitewright
Sherman man recounts Oklahoma City Disciples of Christ convention
Ford Moore of Sherman described the recent diamond jubilee convention of the Disciples of Christ at Oklahoma City to the Church of Christ on Sunday. His detailed report summarized the assembly's deliberations, and many attendees found it complete and enlightening.
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Ford Moore
Sherman
Disciples of Christ
Oklahoma City
Church of Christ
Mr. Moore
First Baptist Church Invites Worship and Outreach
The First Baptist Church schedules 11 am and 7 pm services led by Brother A. J. Seale with a 10 am Sunday school. A Thursday teachers meeting at the Annex plans a follow up campaign after a record Sunday with 321 registrants. The young people meet at 6 pm and all are urged to attend. Central Christian women run Holland's Magazine subscription drive to fund church benevolences.
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A. J. Seale
G.M. McNeilly
Denton Visitor Stays With Denton Residents
Vv. R. Cox of Denton spent Tuesday night as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant King. He was accompanied home by Mrs. King and her daughter who will visit in Denton for several days.
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Vv. R. Cox
Denton
Bryant King
Miner Mourns On Finding Rich Ve In Gold Hunt
Seattle report on William Grady who brought $10,000 in gold from two months work at Gold Pan Creek in British Columbia. He longs for the adventure of prospecting more than wealth, plans to sell next spring to chase new gold finds. He rejects city comforts for the thrill of the hunt.
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Seattle
William Grady
Cassiar
British Columbia
Grady
Gold Pan Creek
Ginners Report Shows Cotton Ginned in Grayson Area
Government report lists bales ginned in Grayson and nearby counties through Oct 18 1925 and compares to 1924. Williamson county led with 8 866 bales. statewide totals show declines from 1924 in several counties amid weather and market shifts. Prices for cotton and seed noted with forecasts of season end near 6 000 bales.
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Grayson
Meesew
Rockwall
Williamson
Grouth
Texas
Coal vein found in Grayson County near Red Branch
A coal vein five to seven inches thick and up to a hundred yards wide was found west of Red Branch about 25 miles northwest of Sherman and 12 miles north of Whitesboro. The vein, about two feet thick with soft coal included, dips slightly and was first discovered last summer on A Wattenbarger’s farm. Hard coal and soft coal reportedly burn, though high sulfur limits cooking use in winter. Wattenbarger plans to dig more to fuel the winter. In other news, Rotary program leader R T Pennington introduced reader and entertainer Mrs. Lucian Andrews, praised for her talents. Walter Arnspiger, a Van Alstyne resident, died at 55. funeral attended by F E Douglas and family.
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Red Branch
Sherman
Whitesboro
A. Wattenbarger
Wattenbarger
Sherman Democrat
F. E. Douglas
van Alstyne
Walter Arnspiger
Mr. Douglas
Texas shines with population density and boosters
Texas houses nearly five million people with about nineteen per square mile. If Texas matched Massachusetts density it would surpass the current U.S. population. About 600000 telephones exist. farm crops top one billion dollars yearly. Leonard High School backs the Rangers in the district race, with fans to Wolfe City Friday. Mrs. H. T. Arterberry and daughter drive to Washington. Mr. Arterberry, with the Justice Department, will stay months. Miss Ray will visit Washington then Boston for the winter with sister Miss Gladys at Boston University.
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Texas
Massachusetts
United States
H. T. Arterberry
Inez Ray
Washington
Durant and Denison guests visit Durant family
Clyde B. Thompson of Durant Oklahoma and Mrs. Grover Spencer of Denison spent Sunday afternoon here as guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Horace Thompson.
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Clyde B. Thompson
Durant, Ok
Grover Spencer
Denison
Horace Thompson
Editor Tom Arterberry in Sherman Hospital Critical
Sa voy Star editor Tom Arterberry remains critically ill in Sherman Hospital after extended illness and recent treatment in Marlin. He had spent weeks at Marlin before transfer, with reports noting his return there.
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Tom Arterberry
The
Savoy Star
Sherman Hospital
Arterberry
Marlin
Sherman
George Bennett Moves to Dallas Department Store Floor Walker
George Bennett relocates from Leonard to Dallas accepting a floor walker position at W. A. Green department store. Former Whitewright citizen for years he moved to Leonard three years ago and operated the dry goods firm Galloway & Bennett with G D Galloway.
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George Bennett
Leonard
Dallas
W. A. Green
George
Whitewright
G. D. Galloway
Galloway
Indicted Suspect Arrested After Detention in County
A young man sought on a grand jury indictment for driving an automobile while intoxicated was held by Officers Lankford and Williams Tuesday night. The Fannin County sheriff later took the man into custody.
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Lankford and Williams
Fannin County
Special Saturday Free Safety Razor Offer
Bow-Wright Drug Co announces a limited time promotion with each tube of Colonial Club shaving cream, a free safety razor while supplies last. The ad emphasizes abundance and urgency for Saturday shoppers.
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Colonial Club
Bow-Wright Drug Co
Rangers to Play in Dallas for District Final
The Class B high school football championship game will be held in Dallas at Fair Park on Armistice Day. Whitewright and Highland Park Dallas meet. Whitewright claims to be undefeated and unscored upon, seeking district glory while Highland Park aims to halt the Rangers' run and attract a big crowd. The Rangers receive expenses and half the gate receipts, with local supporters planning to travel to Dallas to cheer them on.
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Fair Park Stadium
Whitewright High School
Highland Park
Rangers
Whitewright
Sun
Highland Park Club
Three Are Killed In Kentucky Election
Louisville reports slugging shootings and alleged use of repeaters as Republicans win power with A. A. Will defeating Democrat Joseph T. O'Neal. Eastern Kentucky dispatches note three killed and several wounded on election day. Democratic chair John J. Davis contends Will's election will be contested for fraud.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal Today
A. A. Will
Joseph T. O'Neal
Kentucky
John J. Davis
Democratic Campaign Committee
Will
Billy Fortner Comedians Open Tent Show on Pierce Lot
Billy Fortner's comedians opened a nightly tent show on the Pierce lots drawing a large crowd Monday night. Weather later in the week disrupted attendance and reduced expected turnout.
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Billy Fortner
Pierce Lots
Risley Named Permanent Third Trick Operator at Katy-Cotton Belt
J. E. Risley of Rowlett is hired as permanent third trick operator at the interlocking tower in this city. He will relocate his family here once suitable housing is found.
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J. E. Risley
Rowlett
Katy-Cotton Belt
Mr. Risley
Northeast Texas Teachers College visitors stay with locals
Misses Foy Bow Floys Ashley and Addie Williams attended the Northeast Texas Teachers College at Commerce. They spent last weekend visiting homefolks here.
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Foy Bow
Floys Ashley
Addie Williams
Northeast
Texas Teachers’ College At Commerce
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