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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

6

Pilot Grove News Social notes from a cold spell

Many locals report cold weather and farmwork including hog killing. W N Holley traveled to Whitesboro and Mrs Bill Dixon shows improvement after illness. Dorthal and Jennye Lee Mangrum visited Randolph relatives. Ruth Valentine visited Blue Ridge friends. Sermons at Baptist church drawn praise by W L Money, and temperance lectures by Rev John Carney drew interest. Visits from Gus and Mrs Burkett Rose Hill and Canadian Mrs Will McSpedden are noted. Sunday school elected a new superintendent and invites all to attend.

W.N. Holley Whitesboro Frank Thrift Preston Bend Gus Thrift Bill Dixon Dorthal Jennye Lee Mangrum Randolph W.L. Money The Baptist Church John Carney Burkett Rose Hill Ruth Valentine Blue Ridge Ben Braden Alabama Will McSpedden Canadian Tom McSpedden Carl Holland Denison

Letter To Santa From A Little Boy Jack Bane

A handwritten letter from Jack Bane requests a rocking chair a choo choo train a story book candy and fruit with a note about change in his breeches pocket and a postscript asking Santa to bring a ring and a rubber doll for his baby brother

Santa Jack Bane P.S

Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic Promises Malaria Relief

An old general tonic advertises Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic as a true tonic that drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system for both adults and children. The copy emphasizes boosting health and vitality.

GROVE Soc

Orangville Hogs Sausage Christmas and Local News

Hogs are being killed and sausage made as residents talk Christmas. Hugh Hymer lost a valuable young horse after overeating corn. Alner Bowen family moved to West Texas. Miss Ruby Wright, the primary teacher in Bonham, has gone home and her school was suspended due to scarlet fever. Several local happenings follow, including a well rescue, meals for road workers, and family health notes. Cotton is finished and farmers plan for next crop.

Hugh Hymer Alner Bowen West Texas Ruby Wright Bonham J.M. Henry H. C.hymer J. D. Richey J. R. Davis Clarence Cooper Bois d’ Arc Creek Sherman S.M. Brown Oklahoma

Quinine Product LaxaTive Brom quinine Ad Still Headless

An advertisement claims LaxaTive Brom Quin ine provides tonic laxative effect without nervousness or head pressure. It urges readers to remember its full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Price listed as 25c.

E. W. Grove

Not Needed .Well, no'? Mrs Gap Johnson Refuses Churn Offer

Mrs Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge Arkansas replies to a suave agent that she sees no use for a churn. She explains that excess milk is poured into a holler stump and, when sour, bull frogs kick around and churn it into butter before they escape.

Gap Johnson Rumpus Ridge Ark

Christmas Handkerchiefs Offer Wide Style Choice

About 13 crepe de chine styles in colors and many more in lawns. The handkerchief has become an important accessory to well dressed attire and makes a appreciated small gift.

Ivy Business College Sherman Opens Tuition Rises

The Ivy Business College in Sherman Texas announces tuition increases, noting a 20 percent raise while instructor costs rise 40 percent. Old rates hold until New Year with a guaranteed satisfaction or money back pledge and a free booklet available.

Ivy Business College Sherman Texas Ivy

Eub-MY-TISM Cure for Rheumatism and Many Ailments

An internal and external antiseptic anodyne touted to relieve rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns old sores tetter ringworm eczema and similar ailments priced at 25 cents. The patent medicine claims quick relief and broad therapeutic use for multiple conditions.

Rebekahs Elect Officers at Regular Meeting

The Rebekah lodge held its regular session last Saturday electing new officers for the coming term. N. G. is Mrs J S Kershner, V G Mrs Bert Allison, Secretary Geo Garner, Treasurer Mrs Frank Alverson, Representative Rh Or Hayter.

Rebekah Lodge J. S. Kershner N. G Bert Allison V.G Geo. Garner Rh. Or. Hayter Frank Alverson

Grand Lodge Delegation Named in District Proceedings

In district proceedings Mrs. Harry Brown is named as alternate representative and Mrs. G. L. Baugher as district deputy for the grand lodge.

Grand Lodge Harry Brown G. L. Baugher

Junior League Sunday Service Program

Sunday program lists songs prayers and readings for December 17 at 3:00 p.m. Include Apostles Creed Doxology scripture Psalm 156 and Silent Night Holy Night. Readers Lucy Webster Lillie Ross Willie Ross Superintendent Mrs Nash leader Oma Capterton with reports benediction and drill on Bible story.

Lucy Webster Willie Ross Ible Mrs. Nash Oma Capterton

Thropy and Claud Truett in a Possible Collaboration

Cecile Doss discusses potential plans with Thropy and Claud Truett. The note hints at joint efforts and future possibilities, reflecting cautious optimism about a partnership and its possible outcomes.

Claud Truett Cecile Doss

Band rehearal canceled this Thursday by Director

Notice: There will be no band rehearsal this Thursday night as the director telephoned that he could not be here. This Dallas News and Sun item notes the cancellation without further details.

Meaning of Christian Philanthropy Leader Sallie Joe Gowdy

The B Y P U program features a scripture lesson from Matt 14 14 21 and a study on the Meaning of Christian Philanthropy led by Olive Neff Cordelia Yeager and Sallie Joe Gowdy discuss past efforts and future tasks in organized Christian philanthropy with a Bible Readers Quiz component.

Thropy Olive Neff Cordelia Yeager Matt Sallie Joe Gowdy Christian Philan

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