Death of Kerkley Wright at 17 on Holland farm
Kerkley Wright age seventeen son of Mr and Mrs J E Wright of the Holland farm two miles south of town died last Thursday morning after influenza developed into acute peritonitis. Funeral and interment were at Bethlehem cemetery Collin county Friday led by Rev McCraw. He joined Woodmen of the World in Whitewright earning a junior insurance certificate of $1000.
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Kerkley Wright
J. E. Wright
Holland Farm
Bethlehem Cemetery
Collin County
McCraw
Bethel Baptist Church
Kerkley
Woodmen of the World Lodge
Whitewright
Henry Ford to Withdraw From Ford Management
Henry Ford announces retirement from active management of Ford Motor Company. Control of Ford interests to pass to his son Edsel. Ford plans to publish a national weekly newspaper.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Edsel
Sanol Ad Promises Liver Kidney Relief
When backache hints at liver or kidney trouble, the ad promotes Sanol as a remedy for liver kidneys and bladder. It urges a trial and notes availability at the drug store.
Better Telephone Service To Be Given Soon
Commercial Club executives met with W W Dossey to explain recent telephone service problems. The cause cited is the resignation of two operators and an epidemic straining staff. Dossey expects rapid improvement and restoration of the former high standard at Wright patrons.
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The
Sun
Commercial Club
W. W. Dossey
Dossey
Whitewright
Tragic Accidental Death of 4-Year-Old Near Tom Bean
The 4-year-old adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Snap, living west of Tom Bean, was found smothered in a cotton seed hull house after playing alone. The child, son of Mr. J. R. Dean, had been raised by the Snaps since infancy and died before a funeral at the Christian church with interment at the Wiittee cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Bert Snap
Tom Bean
Hull
J. R. Dean
Snap
Christian Church
Howard
Wiittee
Teachers Examinations Set At Central High School Sherman
Examinations for all grades of teachers certificates will be held at Central High School in Sherman on Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7. The schedule lists Friday forenoon subjects including physical geography and arithmetic, Friday afternoon with Texas history and bookkeeping, Saturday forenoon covering spelling and civics, Saturday afternoon featuring United States history and algebra.
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Central High School
Sherman
United States
Residence Destroyed by Fire on Spruce Street
Fire destroyed the residence of Lee Adcock on Spruce street Sunday afternoon after his daughter tried to rekindle a stove fire with gasoline. The loss exceeds insurance. the fire department and volunteers saved nearby property. no serious injuries among children. Whitewright notes good protection and cautious residents.
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Lee Adcock
Spruce Street
Whitewright
Funeral of B R Allison Near Ely
B R Allison aged 52 died at his home near Ely last Friday night after a year long illness from tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and four children. A Texas resident since 1892, he was active in the Baptist church and fraternal orders Woodmen of the World Woodmen Circle Odd Fellows Lynch lodge Ely. Funeral services were led by Rev Kerr and Rev Epting with burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
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B. R. Allison
Ely
Texas
Tennessee
Whitewright
Baptist Church
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Circle
Lynch Lodge
Kerr
Epting
Oak Hill Cemetery
Subscription Date Reminder For Sun Readers
The Sun explains how to read the subscription date on the paper margin to see when paid. It urges renewing on expiration since government rules stop sending papers if arrears exceed three months.
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the Sun
Sun
Construction Restrictions Are Removed
Sherman Texas Nov 22. C L Pool committee on Manufacturing for this district received telegram: Dallas Nov 22 War Industrial Board effective today has removed all restrictions on construction projects of every kind signed Gus W Thomasson.
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Sherman
Texas
C. L. Pool
Dallas
Tex
War Industrial Board
Gus W. Thomasson
Red Cross Knitters Call for Finished Garments
The Red Cross urges knitters to deliver finished garments and any remaining yarn to the Red Cross rooms near the First National Bank. Volunteers want to work up items quickly and will distribute sweater yarn to those who participate. Women with yarn out for months are asked to act now or phone Mrs. J. GC Par.
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Red Cross Rooms
First National Bank
Red Cross
Soldiers of mercy carry on Red Cross work
The speaker urges continued Red Cross efforts after the battle, noting that although the boys are not in combat now, workers must keep serving. He calls on all to shoulder their part and complete the mission before feeling the war effort is finished.
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C. B. Bryant
Red Cross
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gains World Wide Reputation
The notice urges readers not to assume all cough medicines fail and highlights that Chamberlains Cough Remedy earned a worldwide reputation and immense sales from a modest start. Ady.
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Chamberlain
Ady
Moving Picture Show Operator From Edmonson
W Z Spearman stayed two to three days last week in Edmonson Oklahoma where he runs a moving picture show. He reports his son Crawford is at a Georgia army training camp and expects him home soon.
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W. Z. Spearman
Edmonson
Oklahoma
Crawford
Georgia
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Mangram Bros
Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand Coffee
Stone’s Fruit Cakes
Geometry
Planters National Bank
Red Cross Knitters
A. D
J. W. Davidson
Heinz’s
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