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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
1
Sherman October 14 The jury in Fifteenth District Court found Joe Hall guilty of murdering Bob James a jitney driver and fixed his punishment at death by hanging Judge Silas Hare presiding Roy Hewitt co defendant heard trial Hall showed no emotion Hewitt trembled Hall defense indicated intent to appeal court crowded with spectators at the verdict reading
Sherman October 15 Roy Hewitt was sentenced to ninety nine years in the State penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of killing Bob James a Fannin County service car driver. The jury deliberated about three hours before returning the verdict at eight o clock tonight.
Acknowledges neighbors and friends for kindness in a time of loss. Mrs. S. O. Chambers and children, Mrs. W. T. McCord, and Hugh McCord extend blessings. Also notes the Katy railway ran a Dallas Fair special train briefly due to low patronage.
1921 city taxes become due and payable at the city collector's office located in the city fire station. The notice instructs taxpayers to settle taxes promptly to avoid penalties.
J W Owens who fled Taylor County Texas after manslaughter conviction spent nine years hidden below ground in a dry well beside his family home near Abilene. He surfaced nightly to live with relatives, eluding officers until being turned over to Huntsville penitentiary officials by Agent Bud Russell.
Railroads grant a 1 cent per mile rate on the certificate plan for the Confederate reunion to be held in Chattanooga Tennessee October 24 to 27. Eligible are Confederate veterans and families Sons of Confederate Veterans and families Confederate Memorial Association and families. Rate begins October 22 with return by November 17. Conductors can grant stopovers. Free home accommodations will be provided for veterans unable to pay.
Next Sunday marks the final Sunday of the conference year with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The evening service changes time and the pastor will report the conference year findings. K. R. Isbell, pastor, urges all Methodists to attend.
Washington reports a nationwide prohibition crackdown declaring all utensils, equipment, and ingredients for home brewing illegal. Commissioner Haynes orders raids on shops selling malt, hops, stills, caps, thermometers, and related items. The move targets private hootch mills and aims to stop home production of intoxicating liquor.
Paris reports Marshal Foch has received a cable invitation from the Ku Klux Klan to be a guest during a U S visit. He plans to visit the tomb of Robert E. Lee at Lexington Virginia to lay a wreath on the Confederate general's grave.
Samuel O Chambers died at the family residence in West Whitewright at 2 15 oclock Thursday afternoon October 13 funeral held Friday in Van Alstyne with interment at Van Alstyne cemetery He is survived by his wife daughter of W T McCord and children Mrs Don Mccreery Bartlettsville Okla Mrs C B Cherry near Bells Edith Mildred Clifton Raymond and Oleta He was born February 9 1871 near Booneville Miss came to Texas at 17 settled near Elmont Grayson County moved to Bells three years ago and to Whitewright last September to run a grocery business He later worked in Dallas as a plain clothes detective His death followed chronic malaria He received civic church support and was regarded as a man of honor and good citizenship
Notice stating W H Stedham leases the blacksmith department of the shop to W H Davidson, an experienced blacksmith and horseshoer. Stedham will continue operating the woodwork department.
Last Friday cotton sold in Whitewright at 19% cents with little offered since due to further declines. Buyers expect 18% cents as current this Wednesday. The season nears end with scrap remains, and guns plan to cease operations soon. About 1,000 to 1,100 bales have been ginned to date, aligning with earlier receipts estimates.
Denison residents receive a communication from Denison Klansmen numbered 113 declaring the local group 1,000 strong in Grayson County. The letter advocates censorship of immoral pictures and anti drug activity, praises enforcement of law, and offers aid to authorities.
San Antonio October 18 Maj Gen John L Hines received War Department orders to survey the Eighth Corps area for officers and men with railroad operation and construction experience. The report will go to Washington, signaling anticipation of military rail operations if the threatened railroad strike of October 1950 proves effective.
The State Fair now under way at Dallas has attracted a considerable number of our people to the Texas metropolis this week. The good weather and good roads have enabled many to visit the fair in their automobiles. The average driver makes the trip one way in about two hours and thirty minutes, considerably shortening the time made by Katy trains. It is declared by those who have seen this year's exposition that the exhibits and attractions are fully up to standard, but that the attendance is not as large as in former years.
The Whitewright Methodists close their year as Rev. K R Isbell leaves for Dallas next Tuesday to join the North Texas Conference. A financial report to be read Sunday is expected to show about $5 000 collected and disbursed by church activities over the past year.
Wade Robbins overturned his car between Whitewright and home last Friday. Mrs Robbins and Wade’s father were passengers. the elder man suffered slight injuries while other occupants escaped serious harm.
Firefighters were dispatched to a residence east of Central Christian Church on a weeknight. A coal oil stove escaped control of the occupants, but damage remained slight.
The Manning and Clark hardware firm finishes attractive display windows at the front of their store, highlighting new and appealing storefront improvements in the city.
Mr and Mrs R H Jay of Sherman were among last Sunday visitors here.
Ira Knight, a well known farmer living one mile west of Sadler, was killed in an automobile accident late Friday afternoon while returning to his home from Sherman. The crash occurred near the Simpson ranch sixteen miles west of Sherman on the Whitesboro road when his car went into the ditch as he tried to pass a wagon. His mother-in-law Mrs. Pearson was in the car but unharmed. Knight is survived by his wife and two sons, ages 9 and 7.
Hillsboro October 16 a 14 month old daughter of Colonel and Mrs W E Jackson was crushed under the wheels of an automobile this morning when her father backed the car from the garage to take the family to Sunday school. The child had crawled into the driveway from the kitchen door unseen by any. The father heard cries and realized what happened. The parents are prostrated with grief.
A Ford driven by Elgie Fields struck a dog and overturned on the pike near Taylor Autrey's home last Friday night. Fields escaped injury while his wife Mrs. Fields suffered a broken collar bone and dislocated shoulder and Vera Fields was severely bruised. An automobile passing shortly after the wreck transported the injured to the city for care and they are recovering.
Rally Day invites all Methodist members and non members to join the Sunday school next Sunday at 9 45 AM. The superintendent Carl Caperton urges regular attendees to return and welcomes newcomers to achieve 100 percent attendance.
The Central Christian Church announces 7:15 pm evening service with choir practice and Training for Service on Wednesday at 6:45 and 7:15. Midweek meeting urged. Bible study focus on The Wall of Fire Around Jerusalem and John's Testimony to Christ. Pastor A E Major invites all to worship.
Local merchants report regular market runs to safeguard pricing. Our buyers returned Saturday from their eighth trip of the year, signaling continued vigilance by M. C. Spivy & Co. in Bonham.
New York October 18 A concise summary of the looming railroad strike notes the wage cut aims to revert pay to pre July 1920 levels. Harding directs talks with the Railway Labor Board and ICC to seek an equitable adjustment. About 2.5 million workers face walkout on October 30, with Chicago as the strategic center for crippling eastern and western freight traffic.
J. H. Reeves spent the weekend in Paris and other towns closing bankrupt stock under Federal Referee Chas. Batsell of Sherman. He was in Paris during last Saturday's conflagration that burned a large area of the city's business and residential districts.
The Boy Scouts organization has elected R C Brown as scout master with Dr Edwin May as assistant scout master. Forty two boys comprise the group and they are planning substantial activity and development. They will receive Boy Scout suits when funds are secured, and Brown intends to form a junior band among the boys.
Will Morgan purchases the barber shop formerly run by Bob Bane. Bane will retire, and Walter Cox will stay on with Morgan to handle the barber trade.
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