Forty-Nine Years Ago In Whitewright
Ray Manning of Leonard brought to The Sun office an issue dated August 26, 1896. It lists advertisers still in business today, dominated by Simmons Barber Shop, with other firms such as Moore & Montgomery dry goods, Ben F. Baker groceries, and J. A. Wallace barber among many. City officers, pastors, and notable local news quoted illustrate Whitewright’s 1896 civic life and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Manning
Leonard
Sun
The
Simmons Shaving Parlor
Simmons Barber Shop
Dick Simmons
J. M. Simmons
Moore & Montgomery
Ben F. Baker
R. Q. Mills
Denison Steam Laundry
Sam E. Marshall
Reubell & Truett
Fain & May
Howard & May
M. Beskow
Kate E. Burgher
Lively & Stone
Burgher & Rutledge
J. A. Wallace
Fire safety advice and local notes from Sherman
The item urges merchants to keep one or two extinguishers and place them where secured at night. It credits a timely arrival for containing Saturday night’s fire. Other notes mention Mrs. C B Bryant returning from Colorado, Ott Lackey visiting Sherman, W B Blanton aiding his brother in Ardmore during the ginning season, and B P Harrison’s forty nine years as editor and publisher of The Sun after buying the paper from Reubell and Truett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bryant
Colorado
Ott Lackey
Sherman
W. B. Blanton
Ardmore
Indian Territory
J. S. Blanton
B. P. Harrison
the Sun
Reubell & Truett
Room Temperature And Your Health
Austin health officer Dr. Geo W Cox advises keeping indoor temperatures around 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid overheating. He warns excess heat in winter can worsen colds influenza bronchial issues and pneumonia. Proper humidity and temperature reduce illness and protect family health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Proper Approach Harassment Exchange Cited in Dialogue
The dialogue depicts John being pressed with questions about intent as the other speaker repeats threats to harass. The exchange centers on the term harassment and the use of domestic tools like a step-ladder, a screwdriver, and a hammer as implied means or symbols.
Worldwide Bible Reading List for Christmas Schedule
The Sun prints a worldwide Bible reading plan sponsored by the American Bible Society and churches. Readings begin with Thanksgiving and cover daily selections from Joshua to Revelation, ending with Luke 2 on Christmas. A note mentions ten to twelve hours for a vessel to pass through the Panama Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
the Sun
American Bible Society
Pfinama Canal
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. J. Jordan
W. B. Penn
Marshall
A. C. Wootton
J. H. Truett
J. H. Hedspeth
E. O. Thomas
D. S. McMillin
J. R. Carter
Wm. Payne
J. R. Ely
J. A. Stafford
R. F. Jenkins
Cumberland Presbyterian
R. R. Crockett
Christian Church
James M. Biard
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
J. M. Carlisle
William J. Bryan
Baptist
C. C. Randolph
R. M. Lively
St. Louis
W. S. Vernon
East Whitewright
J. L. Bradford
T. J. Starr
Capt
David Bronaugh
W. D. Fuller
Old Settlers
Ike Blanton
Charlie Jones
Lee McAfee
W. F. Sanders
Trenton
W. O. Womack
Daingerfield
Benton McMillin
Jones Reinhardt
Mobilgas
Mobileil
G. C. Stateville
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
T. W. Ayres & Son
Carter
Worldwide Bible Reading List
West Side Barber Shop
Chas Hagler
West Side Square
Manning & Meador
Shermany
Perry Waldrop
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank
Sherman, Texas
Jerry Boren
South Side Square
Lone Stanbecas Company
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