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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
5
An inmate describes pleading guilty to forgery on Sept 4 1915 and receiving a two year penitentiary sentence. He states County Attorney Gafford pressed six habeas corpus writs without his consent to aid bond signing, which he refused, while he remains imprisoned.
Hogwallow News Fit Smith remains confined in Tickville jail awaiting release in a few days after purchasing patent medicine. Slim Pickens runs the saw mill on Gander Creek but reports slim profits as it takes most of the wood to keep the engine operating. A Bounding Bellows photographer captured the Calf Ribs twins Tuesday morning with one image and instructions for friends to look twice to see both twins. Sim Flinders visited Hog Ford preacher last Sunday to compare Methodist and Baptist arguments. Cricket Hicks reflects on his life this Sunday, noting a new suit and Sunday hat, and that he has held many jobs and completed them quickly while returning items in good condition.
An old advertisement touts No. Six-Sixty-Six as a malaria and chills fever prescription. It claims five or six doses cure and that eight doses prevent fever recurrence, with liver action superior to calomel and no stomach upset. The Sun and Dallas News price is 25 cents for sun and 1.50 for the Dallas News.
An old advertisement touts Grigsby's Liv Ver Lax as a natural remedy for liver inactivity causing headaches indigestion and low spirits. It promises improved health and brighter spirits with no dangers or after effects and offers a money back guarantee at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle. For sale by Dyer and Jones.
The ad warns calomel is dangerous causing sickness and salivation. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe green liver remedy, claim it cleanses the liver and bowels, is vegetarian and non laxative, with a money back guarantee if not improving health for the family.
The District Court of Grayson County Texas issues a citation by publication commanding the Unknown Heirs of J M Richardson the unknown heirs of M A Richardson and the unknown heirs of G B Marshall to appear in Sherman on the first Monday in December 1915. Plaintiff Alexander Elliott seeks debt judgement of 1000 dollars plus interest and 10 percent attorney fees and foreclosure of vendor’s lien on land in Grayson County. The land lies along Little Elm Creek within Gun ter township and is described as five acres.
An old reliable remedy promises to cure the worst sores with Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It claims to relieve pain and heal at the same time. Prices listed include bc and $100.
In Grayson County Texas August Term 1915 a District Court citation commands Jim Bangs whose residence is unknown to appear December first 1915 at Sherman Court House to answer a divorce petition filed July 16 1915 by Clara Bangs. Suit 22861 seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment with custody of minor children Marine Bangs and Glenn Willis Bangs and costs. Clerk J H Taylor notes issuance.
Boards of health consider barring children with colds from schools as common illnesses spread. Foley's Honey and Tar, a long trusted remedy, promises relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Kirkpatrick Bryant advertise the product for use before school opens.
People are invited to drop by L C Long's confectionery and cafe during town visits to enjoy sweet treats and beverages in a casual setting. The notice highlights accessibility for locals and travelers alike.
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