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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
7
Fitz Bryant returns from the Iowa Park oil fields to direct drilling on Francis Lee Oil Co. lease. At 678 feet the well struck producing sands and is estimated to yield 50 barrels per day. Francis Lee promoters celebrate. four more wells may follow using income from the current production.
W A Myers conscientious objector was painted yellow and ordered to leave town after returning to Lexington Oklahoma on April 21. He had earlier refused to wear a uniform or work at Camp Travis and was sentenced to fifteen years in Fort Leavenworth. He was released recently and went back home.
The ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a health tonic that fortifies the system against colds grip and influenza by purifying and enriching the blood. It emphasizes improved circulation, tastiness, and a strengthening invigorating effect with quinine and iron, priced 60c.
Sunday school at 10 o clock led by H L Webster superintendent seeks full attendance. A missionary program follows the session with preaching scheduled for both hours by the visiting minister.
The notice invites readers to morning and evening sermons by a pastor on true religion and interest in others. Prayer meeting occurs each Wednesday evening and choir practice each Thursday at 8 30. Attendees are welcome to join these services.
Mrs L Wayne of Ocean Park California writes she is thankful Foley Kidney Pills rid her of pain from backache sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains. She urges others to try them after their good results. Foley Kidney Pills are safe and reliable and sold everywhere.
Knitters involved with the Red Cross are asked to finish as many items as possible by Monday or Tuesday and deliver them to the Red Cross rooms. Donors with remnants should bring them then as well. This request comes from the Knitting Chairman.
The Bethel school ended a successful term last Friday with a student picnic and a base ball game. Miss Sallie Hamilton and Miss Pernie Badgett taught the term in Bethel. The Whitewright second team defeated Bethel 28 to 3 in the afternoon contest.
Wm. Cox sells his interest in Cox and Horton grocery and meat market to partner S. C. Horton. Horton plans to add stock and manage country produce, remaining in the Whitewright market to sell. Cox, long‑time operator, has not revealed future plans.
Frank Spindle aboard the U S 8 Oklahoma writes from New York harbor after a West Indies practice cruise. The crew staged a homegrown play featuring a terpsichorean dancer, presenting it to Cubans and planning a New York performance. The ship is among the finest battleships and visited historic sites.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church holds a social and literary gathering Monday at 3 PM at Mrs. W. H. King’s home. A program featuring Africa poster talks is planned, with district secretary Mrs. Miller attending. all church ladies are urged to attend.
The report cites one hundred lives lost and millions of dollars in property destroyed across North Texas and Oklahoma. It urges readers to insure fully against tornado damage with a policy sold by S. H. Montgomery, an agent.
A Spooneus advertises B A Thomas Poultry Remedy as a tonic and treatment for bowel trouble and chick gaps. It promotes a money back plan and is sold by J W David son. W M Cox travels to Ft McPherson Atlanta to visit son Will in a military hospital, then to Tennessee before returning home.
Cannon brethren hosted refreshments after a Saturday night exemplification of degree work with Dr. Ross May J N Powell J D Yates Lloyd Moore Dee German George German and Paul Roberts among those assisting.
Commissioner Jack Mathis of Denison visited Pilot Grove on Tuesday to secure a location for the county road camp. The camp will be moved immediately to that section for an extended roadwork session.
Mrs. W. M. Cox and her daughters Miss Ruth Cox and Miss Edna Cox traveled to the Blue Ridge community this week for a social visit with Mrs. Cox's relatives and friends.
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