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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
7
A display of silk dress patterns in taffetas and silks, with varied stripes and color combinations priced at 50c 85c and 1.35 per yard. Also offering about 50 dozen Misses' hose black and white at 19c per pair or two pairs for 35c under current market value.
A catalog fragment lists Thompson Percales A B C Zephyr Gingham Toile du Nord Gingham Bates Seersucker English Nainsook at 25c and Hope Domestic with scattered fabric names and pricing.
In Ely the farming community nears corn planting as oats finish. Rev. Wheeler held services in Marvin with a large audience. Cecil Smith visited Clarence Woodson. Autos gain ground on horses with tractors appearing. Charlie Allison drives a Ford keeping roads busy. S J Howards hosted a youth singing gathering. T L Hopkins and family visited Bill Smith. A phone line to Whitewright is being built. Measles cases reported at R R Hicks and Mr Murry households.
A church program highlights the theme Building for the Kingdom through teaching and supporting institutions. Scripture lesson references Matthew 14:44-62 and features speakers Mr Hinds and Miss Eunice Cook delivering lessons on building the Kingdom via education and church work.
Miss Cecile Doss outlines constructive church work with the forces available. Through the Better Housing of Our Churches leaders Mr. John Ashe and Miss Lena Mae Gowdy are named as involved organizers in the effort.
Mrs. Mary C. Hamilton died Sunday morning at her daughter's home after months of illness. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Monday at 10 o'clock, with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Born January 15, 1836 in Virginia, she married A. D. Hamilton January 10, 1855. he died nine years later as a prisoner of war at Camp Chase, Ohio. Survived by sons W. T. Hamilton and J. T. Hamilton, and daughter Mrs. A. P. Neff. She joined the Missionary Baptist Church as a young girl and remained a devout Christian.
Mrs T Neurener of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports Foley’s Honey and Tar cured her child’s severe croup after a thick mucus and harsh cough. The letter claims it stops breathing difficulty and promotes quiet sleep, adding it is a wonderful remedy for coughs and colds.
A local advertiser touts a fresh line of candies including chocolates, claims the best cigars in town, and highlights unexcelled restaurant service at Pierce's Cate.
Modern Woodmen announces degree work at the regular meeting next Monday night. All members are requested to be present. T. W. Gattis, Clerk.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill tonic as a universal tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. The price is a few cents.
The Odeon Theatre screened Battle Cry of Peace to hundreds on Wednesday night. The nine reel photoplay warns what might happen to the United States in wartime and is described as a call to arms against war. It will be shown for the last time Thursday night and crowds are advised to arrive early for good seats.
Stean's Liniment Eases Penn Slean's Liniment is first thought of mothers for bumps, bruises and sprains that continually happen to children. It quickly penetrates and soothes without rubbing. For rheumatic aches neuralgia pain and that grippy soreness after colds Sloan's Liniment gives prompt relief. Have a bottle handy for bruises strains sprains and all external pain. At all Druggists 25e.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown during illness and death of our sister mother and grandmother Mary C. Hamilton who passed beyond to everlasting life with her savior. J T Falls Mr and Mrs A P Neff and family.
Mrs Thomas Fitzer of 1090 Park Ave reports her son, once gastritis weakened and unable to take cod liver oil, grew strong after Vinol. The product contains beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycero phosphates and is guaranteed for run down conditions.
The Rev. R. C. Bell will preach at First Christian Church in this city next Sunday during morning and evening services.
An election will be held at City Hall Whitewright Texas on Tuesday February 27 1917 for City Marshall. The candidate with the most votes will be the sole candidate in the April 1917 General City Election. Only qualified voters may vote. Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
An old time advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery to relieve a hacking cough. It claims soothing pine balsams heal irritated membranes and antiseptic and laxative effects kill germs and break up a cold. It urges quick use at the druggist for 50 cents.
A pupil’s lighthearted composition in the Mexia News depicts the editor as the happiest beggar, noting free circus and theater access, wedding cake received, and the power to overturn criticism by printing replies in the next issue. The piece highlights the editor’s nocturnal vigilance and constant visibility in public affairs.
The advertisement promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with a refund if it fails. It also states the first application gives ease and rest.
A sharp critique unfolds as a restless son clashes with his mother over every decision. The exchange exposes family tensions and the biting tone of a meddling observer.
An 25 cent box offered to stop cough and headache and relieve cold with a money refund if it fails to cure. KK W Grove signs each box.
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