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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
1
A daily contest fuels the rush for free Victrola voting coupons in the Daily Sun. The paper notes brisk calls and runners rushing to distribute and collect votes over the final days. Eligible contestants listed include many young ladies starting with 1000 votes each. Voting boxes are at three drug stores.
National Flag Day activities planned for Prosperity Week face postponement as rain dampens plans to display the Nation’s colors from Lively’s flagstaff and decorate town sites. The weather disrupts expected tributes and public ceremonies.
J Pluvius moved his heavy batteries into position this morning, besieging the celebration. The baseball game between Denison Athletics and Whitewright scheduled for today will not be played until the rain ceases.
A merry house party is being hosted this week at the East Grand Avenue home of Dr. and Mrs. R L Sears. Guests include Miss Robbie Lee Carisle and Walter Park of Kaufman, Miss Vanston of Mesquite, Miss Jewel Benton of Van Alstyne, and Miss Hazel Miller of Sherman.
Ott Lackey, a visitor to Denison, was seen in the city Sunday as locals noted his appearance and movement about key spots. The sighting drew some attention from residents and officials nearby.
Lee Helms returned from Johnson county where he oversaw threshing on his farm. He heads the good roads project from here to Bells with twenty seven mule teams and a organized crew. If weather holds, the Bells road should finish by mid July and Helms will pursue other contracts.
The Whitewright Mill and Elevator Company has moved opposite its mill to set up a large warehouse to expand storage for the upcoming grain crop. The Beat rice Milling Co. is building one of the largest warehouses in the country north of the mill on the gin spur. warehouse blocks cost $300 each, indicating a sizeable structure.
Several county candidates arrived despite rain to address voters on the street platform tonight. Because weather hinders tonight's turnout, organizers schedule Saturday night for a full meet the candidates event. Notables include George Jenkins J Q Adamson F L Stamps E A Turner E W Neagle Herbert Bookout San Rich J A Giles H H Cummins. Sherman reports heavy storm damage including Shaw Building.
Hon. A. L. Randell praised Whitewright’s band saying it is the best green band heard and would earn citizen backing. Mrs. J. S. Spikes left Tuesday for a two week visit in Bonham.
Hon Chas H Morris candidate for Governor of Texas will address the people here Thursday night. The gubernatorial race has several interesting issues and Morris will share his view of the political situation. Friday night Governor Campbell will also be here and the public will want to hear him.
The Odeon Theatre adds an extra five picture program for Prosperity Week crowds. The featured film is The Man from Manhattan a powerful five act drama shown at five and ten cent popular prices.
Clouds are lifting and the merry-go round and shows will be in full swing tonight. City hall candidates may speak after a bard concert lasting until 30:30. Attend and hear brief, pointed talks from the speakers.
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