Local notices and visits fill Grayson county scenes
Dayton Yates of Sherman visits here while residents mention shopping at Johnson and Craig’s Cafe. Various locals travel to Denison, Tioga, Sherman, Dallas, and Belton for visits, education, and business. A 1918 birth is recorded, wagons from Mitchell Fort Smith and John Deere arrive, and bank officials discuss the Liberty Bond drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell, Fort Smith
John Deere
W. R. Foster
Louis Holland
Tioga
Piano and Voice Lessons at Mrs German Home
I will teach piano and voice to a limited number of pupils at the home of Mrs. J. L. German. Mrs. Annette G. Harpe will assist as noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. German
Annette G. Harpe
Local Citizens Hear Of War Efforts And Flying Visits
Mrs Albert Jackson returns from Indianapolis with her husband in uniform. Several youths including Robert Gallaher Leon Davison Aubry Hampton Roy Blandon and Noble Armstrong travel to Sherman to enter Austin College and apply for the Students Army Training Corps. Whitewright sees daily aeroplane traffic en route to Bonham with loops to thrill residents. M Jones Roberts leaves for Camp Mabry to attend government automobile school. Ragged notes mention Liberty Loan chairmen meeting in Dallas and plans to boost the drive starting the 28th.
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Robert Gallaher
Leon Davidson
Aubry Hampton
Roy Blanton
Noble Armstrong
Sherman
Austin College
Army Training Corps
Whitewright
Bonham
M. Jones Roberts
Camp Mabry
Austin
Government Automobile School
Denison Exemption Board
T. H. Lively
Dallas
Lively
The
Sun
Death of early county settler Joe B. Roberts at Sherman
Joe Bennett Roberts an early county settler died at his son Ran dolph Roberts home in Sherman after living at Kentuckytown from 1867 until two years ago. Funeral services are planned at Kentuckytown church Thursday at 3 30 p m with many friends mourning the loss of a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bennett Roberts
Randolph Roberts
Sherman
Mr. Roberts
Kentuckytown
Roberts
Teachers Bar Pearls Edwards Named Washington Clerk
Miss Pearl Edwards, a public school teacher, resigns to become clerk in the Internal Revenue office in Washington with a salary of 1120 a year. Miss Mariam Butler and Miss Mary Ogletree also secured Washington clerkships after civil service exams. Butler will depart October 1.
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Pearl Edwards
Internal Revenue Office
Washington
Mariam Butler
Mary Ogletree
Miss Butler
the Sun
Miss Ogletree
Minister Preaches at First Christian Church Next Sunday
Eld J Paul Kimbrell will preach at the First Christian church next Sunday morning and at night. The public is invited to attend these services.
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Eld. J. Paul Kimbrell
First Christian Church
Barn Destroyed by Fire at Local Farm Southwest of Town
A large barn at Floyd Harris's farm southwest of town burned Saturday night. An automobile, considerable feedstuff, and other valuable contents were lost. The property had no insurance, and the fire’s origin remains unknown.
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Floyd Harris
Willie Brannan Returned to Sheriff After Theft Charge
Willie Brannan was released from the county convict camp west of town, then arrested Saturday night by Officers Stillwell and Powell and turned over to Sheriff Roberts Monday. He is charged with stealing a purse containing $5 and other valuables belonging to Mrs. Max Pope at the Katy station where her husband works. Brannan had been loafing in the area for several days and was observed by officers.
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Willie Brannan
Stillwell and Powell
Roberts
Brannan
Max Pope
Katy
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Claims Worm Treatment
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for children with worms, asserting it improves blood, digestion, and general strength. Promises removal of worms and perfect health after two to three weeks of regular use. Sold at 60 cents per bottle.
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Grove
Missionary Society Meeting on Sunday Laws and Liberty
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Monday at 3 30 pm with Mrs Meclver. Discussion on Sunday Laws and Personal and Religious Liberty led by Mrs W H King. Christ sends workers to preach the gospel worldwide.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Meclver
W. H. King
Christ
World Redemption
Miles Bros Buy Award Winning Poland China Sow Sampson’s Queen LV
Miles Bros. announce purchase of Sampson's Queen LV No. 598654 from Yeary Bros. of Howe. The sow, winner in every class at the 1915 Indiana State Fair, enhances their claim of one of North Texas’ finest Poland China swine herds. The Sun prints material for their swine breeding business.
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Miles Bros
Yeary Bros
Howe
Sampson’s
Texas
Sun
Central Christian Church Topics for Sunday Services
The morning discussion on September 22 focuses on The Doctrine of Balaam while the 8:15 p.m. evening address covers The Miraculous in Conversion. Pastor A. E. Masor leads both sessions.
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A. E. Masor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gordon
Dayton Yates
Johnson’s
Joe McKinsey, Jr
Craig's
D. M. Montgomery
J. M. Simmons
Denison
H. Benedict
Miss Hazel
J. F. Fender
Murry Bryant
Johnson
Roy Yowell
Lake C. Wilson
Mrs. Morris Fulkerson of
Craig
Tom Gillett
Thomas Marshall
George
J. W. Ashley
McKinney
J. R. Jordan
Will Looney
Durelle Noe
W. T. Noe
Cordie Yeager
Eunice Cook
Belton
Baylor College
Ralph Sanders
Lexington
Kate Chester
W. L. Mangrum
Euell Alexander
Georgetown
Southwestern University
J. B. Dickson
Julian Montgomery
Sherman and
L. LaRoe
Lucile
Durant, Oklahoma
Ben Roberts
M. A. Roberts
Geneva Carr
Dillard Carr
Mattie Erwin
Rosa Cook
A. R. Nash
Georgia Nash
Greenville
Wesley College
Jack McMillin
State Bank Examiner
D. S. McMillin
Corpus Christi
Graydon Pepper
Vaughan
Mississippi
J. H. Waggoner
F. M. Echols
Liberty Bond
Federal Reserve Bank
Mr. Echols
Grayson County
Whitewright Lumber Co
Albert Jackson
Indianapolis
Indiana
France
P. O
Joe B. Roberts
W. O. Brents
LaRoe Lumber Co
Joe Alexander
Army
Camp Travis
70Th Company
Post Field
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Ima Birkham
Celeste
Methodist ‘Church
Methodist Church
Dyer&Jones
Rexall Store
Devoe Paint
Missionary Society
Central Christian Church
Luther Smith & Son
J. L. Kirkpatrick
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