Walton disperses Oklahoma rebels at capitol stand
Oklahoma's rebel legislature failed to meet as Col. William Key ordered dispersal of the lower house at noon. He read Governor Walton's military order forbidding the session and no violence occurred as lawmakers scattered within minutes.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Brice
Statehouse
Wm. S. Key
Oklahoma County
W. D. McBee
Capitol
W. E. Disney
House Legal Committee
Cotton receipts rise with season near four thousand
At 8 o'clock Wednesday night the local gins had received 4 446 bales of cotton this season the largest number ginned here in years near the close of September. Gin men estimate total bales for the season will reach 5 500. Prices ranged 27.00 to 27.75 for lint cotton and 9 50 to 10 00 per hundred for seed cotton with 46 00 a ton for cotton seed. Pedigreed seed cotton brought 11 50 a hundred. Lee Dunn returned to Sherman from Bow-Wright Drug Co soda fountain and Emma Davidson visiting from Denison schools spent weekend with her parents.
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New York
Solons Will Appeal to Supreme Court
Oklahoma City officials say lawmakers will file for a writ of injunction with the state Supreme Court to stop interference by the Adjutant General in legislative sessions. Generals Markham and McPherron were in conference with the attorneys.
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Solons
Supreme Court
Oklahoma City
Markham
Gen. McPherron
Doss Sets Town Cotton Load Record at 6650 Pounds
Ed Doss, a prominent local farmer, brought in a seed cotton load weighing 6650 pounds for a record this season. The value of the cotton and seed was 748.67 dollars. Floyd Badgett, nearby, is edging toward a larger load, with friends predicting a new record may come soon.
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Ed Doss
Doss
Floyd Badgett
Mr. Doss
Floyd
Bells District Fair Opens in Bells Texas
Bells Texas Sept 27 The Bells District Fair opens with crowds bringing exhibits to fair buildings. A large poultry show is planned and stock and dog shows are set for Friday with prize money offered. Atkins Carnival Company arrived and set up attractions as preparations continue.
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Bells
Texas
Atkins Carnival Company
Singing Convention Will Meet Here in Whitewright
The Singing Convention Number One of Grayson County will meet in Whitewright at the grammar school auditorium on September 28 and 29. Singers from district classes will attend with Prof J C Hamrick and a Sulphur Springs quartet. Lester Pounds McBrayer of Blue Ridge Charley Thrall and Mr Burton of Denison will also attend. Many local and county singers are expected. An invitation is extended to all to attend Saturday night and Sunday programs.
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Grayson County
Whitewright
Grammar School
J. C. Hamrick
Cotton pickers wanted in Lubbock County
T. H. Sears received a telegram from Sam Guthrie asking for forty cotton pickers at once as cotton begins opening fast in Lubbock County and many farmers need help.
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Lubbock County
T. H. Sears
Sam Guthrie
Miss Fay Bolen of Denison Visits Denison Hostess
Miss Fay Bolen of Denison was a guest of Miss Mary Hest during the past week end.
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Fay Bolen
Denison
Mary Hest
Murray Jackson Found Guilty and Sentenced Five Years
Murray Jackson was found guilty by a Williamson County District Court jury of assault with a prohibited weapon in the April 1 flogging of R. W. Burleson near Taylor. He received a five year penitentiary sentence as the crowd in the Georgetown courtroom watched. The defense signaled no immediate action. The judge ruled that testimony about Ku Klux Klan membership or defense funds could not be used to convict, only to assess credibility.
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Georgetown
Texas
Murray Jackson
R. W. Burleson
Taylor
Williamson County
State
Hamilton
Jackson
Lucian Andrews Elected Treasurer of N R L C A
Lucian Andrews was elected treasurer of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association at its annual Louisville meeting. He also serves as secretary of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association and reports the event among the best held with record attendance.
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Lucian Andrews
National Rural Letter Carriers Association
Louisville
Andrews
Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association
National Association
Whitewright High Seeks Early Season Wins in Gridiron Opener
The Whitewright football team opens the season this Thursday against Sherman second team. Coach Willis works with new players amid limited practice. Despite light weights, Whitewright aims for speed and a winning streak, with several games ahead. Next Friday the squad travels to Denison to face the Denison high school in a key early test, a matchups the locals have fought hard in recent years.
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Sherman High School
Willis
Whitewright
Denison
Thompson Family Guests From Dallas Visit Dyer Family
Mr and Mrs George Thompson and their young son from Dallas were guests of Mrs Thompson's parents Mr and Mrs J L Dyer over the weekend providing a family gathering noted in local social circles.
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George Thompson
Little Son
Dallas
Thompson
J. L. Dyer
Former Service Men to Have Day at Fair
Sherman notes Ex Service Men Day at the Red River Valley Fair on Oct. 5. Veterans from three wars will be admitted free. All attendees register at gate with unit served. Legion Post members to run a booth with World War curios on display.
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Sherman
Grayson
Red River Valley Fair
Charles R. Simmons
American Legion
Ross Green
Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Uncle Sam
Governor Neff to Open Red River Valley Fair
Governor Pat M. Neff will arrive in Sherman on Tuesday October 2 at 11 27 AM and ride at the head of the parade at noon He will formally open the Red River Valley Fair at 2 PM then tour the fair before returning to Austin that night The event follows a booster trip led by Lee Simmons president of the fair association and includes an opening address and afternoon viewing of exhibits
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Sherman
Lee Simmons
The
Fair Association
Pat M. Neff
Neff
Austin
All Cotton Mattress at Lloyd Moore’s $8.45
All cotton mattress offered at Lloyd Moore’s Furniture Store for eight dollars and forty five cents while supplies last. The alert highlights a sale item with emphasis on price and availability.
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Lloyd Moore
Whitewright Fair and Festival Week Declared A Success
Whitewright hosted a prosperous fair and festival week with crowds in throngs. Amusement operators praised fair treatment and strong turnout, noting no thefts or accidents and broad economic benefit for merchants, railroads, and service industries.
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Whitewright
Sherman
Bowie
Wichita Falls
Ardmore
Hillsboro
Austin
Demonstration Agent Visits Local Whitewright Fair
Miss Lillie Mae Cooper county demonstration agent spent two days at the Whitewright district fair aiding local committees. Appointed to succeed Mrs. Kern, she conducted a canning demonstration in glass and tin canning drawing many ladies who praised the helpful information.
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Lillie Mae Cooper
Whitewright
Kern
Miss Cooper
Miss Mildred Cantrell Visits With Gunter Relatives
Miss Mildred Cantrell, a local teacher at Gunter, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cantrell. She was joined by Miss Marguerite Sivley of Gunter for the weekend.
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Mildred Cantrell
Gunter
J. L. Cantrell
Marguerite Sivley
Surgeon Removes Tonsils and Adenoids from Patient
Robert Doss underwent an operation at Sherman Hospital last week to remove his tonsils and adenoids.
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Robert Doss
Sherman Hospital
Hella Temple Band to Visit Red River Valley Fair
The Hella Temple Band of Dallas will give free concerts at the Red River Valley Fair Saturday afternoon and night October 6 under Sherman Shrine Club auspices. All Masons of Texas and Southern Oklahoma are invited to attend. The band is one of the Souths best, and the concerts are worth the trip.
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Hella Temple Band
Dallas
Red River Valley Fair
Sherman Shrine Club
Texas
Oklahoma
South
Ferguson Portrait Hangs in Capitol Six Years After Impeachment
In Austin on September 24, the portrait of former Governor James E. Ferguson was installed in the Capitol rotunda with the board of control directing. The oil painting was placed six years after his impeachment by the State Legislature.
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Austin
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Capitol
Board of Control
Ferguson
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Lee Dunn
Bow-Wright Drug Co
Emma Davidson
J. W. Davidson
R. L. Johnson
Optometrist
Bells District
Red River Valley
Hella Temple
R. R. V. Fair
Rexall
Conklin Fountain
Parker Fountain
Evershop
Dyer @ Jones
Rexall Store
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