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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
5
A Tuesday report from Whitewright notes a lively business district turnout for the opening of Prosperity Week. Residents and visitors arrived despite rain, enjoying a macadamized boulevard, illuminated streets, a delayed amusement company, and a full lineup of attractions, with a steam carry-all, band, and platform speeches planned for the evening.
Prof and Mrs W C Johnson of Howe spend part of the summer with Mrs Johnsons parents Rev and Mrs J L Truett in this city. Mr Johnson goes to Sherman today to supervise the psychology and mathematics department at the Grayson County Summer Normal, opening a five weeks session. He has been reelected for a third year as superintendent of the Howe public schools.
Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill Indiana reports persistent pains in sides and back that largely vanished after the first dose of Foley Kidney Pills and were gone within 48 hours. The pills claim to restore kidney activity and improve bladder health. Dyer Jones.
Mrs Claud Phillips entertained at her Maple Street home last Wednesday afternoon honoring her niece Miss Geraldine Johnson of Roxton. Five tables were set for progressive games and refreshments of cream and cake were served.
A user testifies that Sloan's Liniment cured years of rheumatic pain with a 25 cent bottle. The ad urges sufferers of rheumatism neuralgia backache stiffness to buy at any drug store for quick warm soothing relief.
Mrs. John Marshall died Friday afternoon at five o'clock at her home three and a half miles southwest of the city. She was about fifty, has been in ill health several months, and is survived by her husband and several children. The burial was at Wittitoe cemetery on Saturday.
Miss Sue King left Saturday for Fort Worth to attend summer school at Texas Woman's College preparatory to entering the same college next year.
Mrs. Mary A. Dean of Taunton in her 87th year reports Foley Kidney Pills helped her when medicine seemed out of reach. Sam A. Hoover of High Point says nighttime kidney trouble eased. now he sleeps through the night. Mrs. M. A. Bridges of Robinson states ten months of Foley Kidney Pills restored youthful vigor. Pills are tonic and non dangerous, rebuilding kidney and bladder function.
Mrs A R Nash entertained her Sunday school class at home on Thursday afternoon. The group reorganized on the Wanamaker plan and will soon launch a campaign for new members. Refreshments were served. Paul, Delfel and Frances Nash returned Friday from a prolonged visit in North Carolina.
A promotional slip invites readers to mail five cents to Foley Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products. The package includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The offer notes it is especially comforting to stout persons.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It claims longstanding users are the best friends of the product and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Buy a bottle and use as directed with leftovers kept for future cold relief.
J L Cantrell delivered a notable exhibit from his home north of town on Tuesday morning. He presented two or three stalks of cotton heavily laden with forms for the new crop. The display is described as the most advanced yet and signals a favorable outlook for cotton.
Mr and Mrs J Parsons held a house party with relatives as guests. Attendees included Mrs Austin Fitz from Merkel Mr and Mrs T W Ayres and their son from Trenton Mrs J A Cagle of Greenville Mrs Z T Melear of Arlington and Mrs George Henck from Pasadena California.
Mrs A D McGaughey is spending the week in Dallas visiting relatives and taking in local sights and events. She plans to return home at the end of the week.
During the French revolution a condemned Marquis named Fontaigny faced the guillotine at the Conciergerie. A fearless wagon driver pretended to be a fellow stableman, aided the Marquis by cutting his restraints, swapping clothes, and guiding the pair through Paris to safety. They fled toward Belgium, the driver revealing strategic skill, and Fontaigny rewarded him. The escape led to a wedding in Brussels with the Marquis’s mother in attendance. Antoine Boyer emerged as the driver’s savior ally.
A detective recounts chasing a bank treasurer's wife who aided his escape by leaping from one train to another. He chose not to restrain her and later learned the husband was exonerated. The case prompted his dismissal, yet years later the couple's story matched the lady's account.
A prominent young woman strolling with her gentleman friend on Main Street admires a Victrola in Lively's window. She questions if friends can help win it, while he jokes about earning it or losing effort. The exchange ends with her imagining owning the prized item.
A town editorial calls ten leading families the core of local spending, noting their shopping choices shape home trade. It urges the wealthy to direct purchases to the home merchant, stressing loyalty to church, school, and local enterprises to keep commerce from leaving town.
The Whitewright City Band presented a 30 minute outdoor program last night drawing broad praise. Organized about twelve weeks ago, the group played with veteran poise under director Russell who inspires both spirit and skill in the boys. Support the home team with donations to cover their expenses.
Daily Sun invites children to collect coupons for rides at the Big Steam Swing with other shows and attractions nearby. A nickel or dime buys extra rides. lights flood the street and a band plays with speaking. Town gathers for Prosperity Week opening tonight.
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