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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun notes publisher F. Ms Echols is entered at the Whitewright Post Office as Second-class mail matter, indicating official mailing status for the newspaper publication.
The notice explains that the date beside a subscriber name shows payment time and that all subscriptions end on the first of the month. It asks subscribers who do not receive the newspaper regularly to notify the publisher.
All resolutions of respect obituaries and cards of thanks published in this paper priced at 3 cents per line. Church and lodge notices and advertising socials with revenue derived charged at 3 cents per line. Notices of religious fraternal or public meetings for public benefit published free of charge.
Sherman passes ordinance banning hogs from corporate limits and ends the public hog pen. Removal of the courthouse hitching rack prompts civic renewal and a trend toward reform and new precedents in the hub town.
The Sherman Hospital, opened six months ago, faces crowding and will erect a 20 by 50 foot fireproof building with further improvements. Owned by 100 professionals and businessmen from Sherman and Grayson county, it plans the enhancements as demand grows. Reports say the Arkansas Southern Railway tracks will be taken up for scrap iron. The Federal Court ordered receivers to stop trains on the road last June due to deficits, illustrating government handling of railroad business issues.
The nineteenth convention of the National Feeders and Breeders Show begins October 10 at Fort Worth with an invitation to attend the fat stock and horse show. A season pass for the editor and lady is issued, nontransferable and likely unused, but the show will proceed as planned.
The city has received new pumping machinery and begun installation at the new pump house. The Equipment includes an air compressor service pump large power pump and an oil burning engine. Council aims to have the plant in operation soon due to strain on the old machinery. Work is being done thoroughly and the city is projected to have a modern adequate system in every respect.
Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. A cordial invitation to all. H. G. Fleming, minister.
F K Ross a respected citizen and farmer died last Friday. He joined the Masons ten years ago in Whitewright and was buried at Oak Hill cemetery after funeral rites by Ector lodge members. The History Club met with Miss Dora Scales. Christiana was studied led by Mrs J W Wilson with refreshments served. Grayson County Democratic Executive Committee called to meet Sept 19 1914 in Sherman to nominate a justice of the peace for Precinct No 1. Dixon and Hayter advertise sewing machine repair and pickup.
Mrs J T Stillwell hosted the Forty-two Club and visitors at her East Grand avenue residence last Saturday afternoon. Assisted by sisters Mrs T E Barbee and Mrs Will Barbee and Miss Enna Montgomery, punch was served by Eva Stillwell and Holly Montgomery. Forty guests enjoyed refreshments after a two hour Progressive forty-two game.
A cool roomy shop with three trained barbers offers best and quickest service at Simmons Brothers on the North side.
Sun office offers typewriter paper in various sizes and weights for sale light or heavy stock available to buyers seeking reliable writing and printing media.
Report of a PTA meeting held at the new school building on Thursday September 10th outlines plans for a carnival on the school grounds Saturday evening. Activities include fortune telling booths popcorn candy a free motion picture show and a music program. Proceeds fund library and playground equipment. Association to meet again on the second Thursday of October.
Promotes Po Do Lax as a pleasant laxative to cure indigestion and related ailments. Claims it tones the liver purifies blood and prevents stomach trouble. Encourages regular use for wellness and steady nerves with a 50 cent bottle and money back guarantee. Available at druggists.
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