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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1915
Page
2
The Whitewright Sun announces subscription terms for one year six months and three months at $1.00 with payments indicated by the date opposite the name. Subscriptions expire on the first of the month and readers should report undelivered issues.
The piece notes a coming dual vice-presidency in the United States and asks who in Texas would visit a winter resort in such weather. It reports a ginners report showing 3,000,000 bales less ginned year to date and over two thousand turkeys shipped from Whitewright. It estimates $3000 paid to farmers, highlighting diversification. It lauds the Red River Valley Fair as a grand success and confirms plans to make it an annual event with strong cooperation to grow Grayson county’s fair.
Mrs. M. J. Kincaid, 85, died at her daughter’s home in Bonham. Born Ward in Kentucky, she married H. C. Kincaid of Powells Valley in 1846. A devout Baptist for nearly 70 years, she was laid to rest in Willow Wild Cemetery after funeral at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. S. Cowan. pallbearers listed: Monroe Wells, Will H. Evans, Dr. Mc. Daniels, H. bk. Ward, Charlie Truett, Robert Nunnally.
Tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and strengthen the system for adults and children. Item described as invigorating for the pale and sickly with a 60 cent price point.
An entertainment program by first through fourth grade children featured readings songs and drills at the public school auditorium on Wednesday night. The large audience filled nearly all seats and proceeds will fund a phonograph recently bought for the school. The event was praised as well worth the time and money.
A memorial notice honors Mrs M J Kin caid, longtime neighbor who cared for others for over four decades. She died in November, resting in faith at home prepared by God, with tribute to her kindness, steadfast faith, and loving memory in the community.
A Wednesday night auto accident north of Bonham killed a young man named Taylor and seriously injured another. The driver, John Everheart, formerly of the city, suffered cuts and bruises but is not believed to be seriously hurt. The wrecked car, owned by Everheart, occurred when a rear seat passenger grabbed the steering wheel, driving the vehicle into a deep roadside ditch.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church hosted Rev and Mrs P C Archer at the Hamilton home Monday night. A program featured readings and musical selections by local women, with a vegetable-themed partner card game, refreshments, and praise for the hosts Mrs Boone and Mrs Dyer.
L J Everett president of Citizens National Bank of Longview advertises the Webb property a two story residence near Grayson College for sale cheap and invites wire offers. The bank owns the home and solicits buyers.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for relief from neuralgia rheumatism lumbago neuritis toothache sprains bruises and sore stiff muscles. It promises immediate relief by increasing blood flow dissolving congestion and easing the hurt with a 25c 50c or 1.00 bottle option and notes the larger bottle contains six times as much as the 25c size.
Thursday afternoon social at the Dyer home featured a refined musicale with white chrysanthemum decor. Guests included Mrs Boone, Mrs Dyer, Miss Cameron Boone of Greenville, Mrs Macaulay of Dallas, and others, with a program of classical and vocal numbers performed by Miss Boone and others.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sought endorsements from I J Cheney’s firm with bank backing. Cure advertised as taking internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Includes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Bryant King was added to the Sun's honor roll after a Saturday visit to the Sun office. J R Oliver visited Tuesday and arranged another year of subscription service, increasing his standing.
After grippe left James Martin of Wapakoneta with a bad cough and weakness he took Vinol and reports his cough and nervousness improved. The note promotes Vinol as a constitutional remedy for weak and run-down conditions for all ages and for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis from Dyer and Jones, druggists.
An advertisement inviting customers to call 29 for the freshest groceries in town emphasizes quick service and reliable delivery.
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