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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
1
A tornado struck Newcastle Indiana shortly after 3 pm Sunday causing extensive damage over a two by ten block path. Twenty six people are dead with several others missing and more than a hundred injured. property losses reach about 1 million dollars.
Lee Holcomb comes back from Roswell New Mexico after a two week visit with his parents. His mother was ill when he was summoned but is now improved. He notes the Pecos valley’s outlook remains favorable for apples and other fruit crops the area is known for.
Miss Geneva Carr came in from Tom Bean and spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs D S Carr.
J F Bell sues Lee Simmons and deputies Carl Smith and Arthur Vaughn in Grayson County for 30000 dollars damages alleging Deputy misconduct during arrest of March 12 1915 that led to permanent injuries when an automobile struck Simmons as he was being taken to jail filed yesterday in the Fifty-ninth District Court according to the Sherman Courier.
Marcus Connally of Farmersville Texas announces shipment of tomato and pepper plants and genuine Nancy Hall potatoes. Items offered between April 1 and April 10, with box 411 reference.
Improvements made on Mrs J S Kershner's house near the college enhance its appearance and curb appeal.
Washington reports more than ten million killed wounded captured or missing in Europe from official and semi official sources. Entente losses top 6.5 million with 2.49 million dead and 1.65 million captured or missing. Central Powers about 2.56 million. Civilian toll adds roughly 400,000 dead or wounded.
F M Simmons died of an appendicitis attack at home last Saturday night at eight. He had been ill about ten days and avoided surgery. After a noon funeral his body was laid to rest in Morris cemetery near Jameson. He lived in Whitewright 23 years, worked as a barber until blindness forced retirement. Survived by wife, daughter Marian, son Willis D. Simmons, four brothers and three sisters. He was a Church of Christ member and well regarded.
Tulian Boone from Denison spent Sunday with family and friends in town, reflecting a relaxed weekend visit and local kinship amid hometown ties.
Mexico City reports General Venustiano Carranza won by a landslide with virtually all ballots cast for him. The vote, estimated from hundreds of thousands to about a million, marks the first constitutional presidency since 1911. Huerta’s 1914 election was later nullified.
Postmaster General Burleson announces the president will place all first to third class postmasters under civil service by executive order to take effect next month. Competitions will replace political appointments as terms expire, aiming to curb patronage and political influence nationwide.
Four or five cartloads of county gravel arrived for resurfacing the most needed roads. A few cars arrived at Canaan and are being hauled from that point to support the work.
A brief advertorial urges readers to open a bank account for their wife if she does not already have one. The piece emphasizes giving access to financial tools as a practical step for household management.
Sherman voters approved a 50 000 bond issue for a playground park a municipal auditorium and a Red River Valley Fair exhibit hall by 294 yes to 259 no in a total of 553 ballots. The decision promises a close in city auditorium and a future fair exhibit home aiding regional growth.
The 1904 History Club stageed a home talent play at the school auditorium last Friday evening with a large audience. The cheerful production titled The Spinsters Convention drew laughter and delight at ten cents a ticket, and door receipts pleased the club.
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