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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1915

Page

7

Pleasant Afternoon Reception Honors Oct bride Martha Bryant

Mrs. T. E. Sears and Miss Lou Sears hosted a Tuesday reception at Mrs. Sears home for Miss Martha Bryant and Mrs. Robert Jones of Celina. Decor included brides roses, ferns, and lilies of the valley with a rose punch bow. A musical program featured Mrs. Murray Bryant and others as guests enjoyed refreshments and hospitality.

T. E. Sears Lou Sears Martha Bryant Robert Jones Celina J. W. McMurry Emmet Penn W. F. Sanders W. H. King Harve Lively Monroe Bryant Murry Bryant Floyd Everheart Murray Bryant Fitz Bryant Cora Lee Hoard Gladys Ray Gertrude Montgomery

Miss Cora Lee Hoard Heads to Washington for Bellcourt College

Miss Cora Lee Hoard will depart Sunday for Washington D C to attend Bellcourt College. She will study there starting this fall and join a growing number of students from the region pursuing higher education.

Cora Lee Hoard Washington, D. C Bellcourt College

Sunday to Monday Weather and Local Happenings

Heavy rainfall and a cold north wind moved through the area Monday night into Tuesday. Corn crop looks good while cotton is not as strong but improving. Rev Buck conducted services Sunday morning. Sunday schools decline recently. families urged to attend. Local visits include Hopkins and wife, Bennett and wife, and Alversons with Morgan family. Guests from Bells and Kenefick visited J. D. Garner and family. Road crew making good progress on county roads. Burton and Julia Ferguson visited Foster Ferguson. Susie Wells from Bells, plus S G Garner Ethie Hunter Bell and Bryan Holcomb were guests of J D Garner. George Garner and E C Lankford visited from Honey Grove.

Buck R. L. Hopkins George Bennett W. O. Morgan F. E. Alverson W. L. White Susie Wells Bells Messrs S. G. Garner Ethie Hunter Bells Bryan Holcomb Tom Ruth J. D. Garner County Road Gang Burton Ferguson Julia Near Town Foster Ferguson Marguerite Jones Kenefick Oklahoma Geo. Garner E. C. Lankford Honey Grove

A New Music Teacher For Whitewright

Mrs. John E. Red opens a music studio at Mr. A. G. Freeman’s residence next to the High School Monday Sept. 27. Trained under conservatory teachers with years of teaching experience, she invites patronage and guarantees satisfaction. Phone numbers 40 or 52. In town, visit L. C. Long’s confectionery and cafe.

John E. Red A. G. Freeman

Whitewright Cotton Warehouse Under Construction

Cotton warehouse contractor George Bougher leads a crew building a 2000 bale facility. Stockholders, mostly farmers, praise improved cotton market conditions and expect gradual marketing to lift prices, with the warehouse soon to be among the best in the region.

George Bougher Whitewright

Why Do So Many Fail Walt Mason

A poetic reflection on twelve inmates at the county jail, each failing in different ways. Promises broken, pride misled, fear, neglect of duties, and tardiness exhaust their chances. The piece critiques personal responsibility and social judgment through concise vignettes of flawed characters.

Kale Walt Mason

Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism and Pain Relief

Advert says Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatism neuralgia and other pains by penetrating to reduce blood congestion and restore warmth. It claims fast action and urges keeping a bottle at home. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes, the latter six times the 25c size.

Sloan Sloan’s

Call Meeting of A F A M Lodge on Sept 30th

The A F A M lodge will hold a call meeting Thursday night September 30 with District Deputy Grand Master N M Davis making his official visit. All Masons are urged to attend. S H Montgomery, Sec.

A.F A. M N. M. Davis S. H. Montgomery

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cures Colds

The advertisement promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a cure for common colds and hacking coughs. It claims pine forest impressions boost lung capacity and that the throat’s lining is strengthened against germs, urging every family to keep a bottle at hand.

Dr. Bell

Kidney Pills Restore Rest For Nebraska Man

O D Wright of Rosemont Nebraska writes that kidney pains and frequent urination disturbed his rest. After a doctor advised Foley Kidney Pills, one 50 cent bottle restored his health. The pills are claimed to relieve rheumatism and back pain. Kirkpatrick Bryant.

O. D. Wright Rosemont, Neb Kirkpatrick & Bryant

For Sale A Residence Lot on Main Street

A residence lot offering 70 by 142 feet is listed for sale. Interested buyers may contact Dr. R. May for further details.

Main Street R. May

Wanted young ladies to study nursing in Denison Texas

An old fashioned help wanted note seeks ambitious young women aged 17 to 25 with schooling to enter nursing training at Denison City Hospital in Denison Texas. It also offers a loan through a company at 8 percent for five to ten years with annual payments. Tom Barbee.

Denison City Hospital Denison Texas Tom Barbee

Lost hound seeks return with reward in Whitewright

A black and yellow tan ned hound about one year old is lost. The dog is heavy built and has a black and yellow ring under the neck. He barks long and is prone to whining. A $2.50 reward is offered. Finder should notify Lester Taylor in Whitewright.

Lester Taylor Whitewright

Pupils Present Piano Program At George Garner Home

Last Friday night pupils of George Garner a piano teacher performed at his residence with Miss Marguerite Jones and Lafayette Garner assisting The program featured Julia Ferguson Mable Fae White Tommie Bell Garner Fannie Bell Garner Irene Alverson Alice Isabell Alverson and Burton Ferguson The event was well received and considered a success in every particular.

George Garner Marguerite Jones Lafayette Garner Julia Ferguson Mable Fae White Tommie Bell Garner Fannie Bell Garner Irene Alverson Alice Isabell Alverson Burton Ferguson

Texas Cotton Crop Seen At Three Million Bales

Fred W. Davis, commissioner of agriculture of Texas, estimates the 1915 Texas cotton crop will not exceed 3,000,000 bales. This is the lowest estimate in several years and reflects a cautious outlook for the state’s staple.

Fred W. Davis Arriculture of Texas

Ebony wood described in 19th century trade note

The article explains ebony quality and origins in India and Ceylon, noting logs up to fifteen to twenty feet long. It describes ebony as a very hard wood whose darkness deepens with tree age, desirable for furniture making, and its color highlight through historic Greek ivory use.

India Ceylon

Not For Her and Enthusiastic Aviator Dialog Snippet

A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt captures a flirtatious exchange about marrying a foreign nobleman and a humorous line about courting with a bored air. The same source adds a New York Times quip where a young lady asks what keeps a biplane aloft, prompting the aviator’s explanation.

Louisville Courier-Journal New York Times

Love Triangle Hint From A Judge Dialogue

In a brief exchange, Madge asks to tell a man openly she dislikes him as well as Charlie. Marjorie wonders how to proceed since she is unsure Charlie will propose. The dialogue hints at romance and hesitation in a domestic scene.

Madge Charlie Marjorie

The Curious Pair Mystery Arises in Philadelphia Press

A brief exchange shows Mrs Rubba worrying about a woman watching her, while Mr Rubba suggests the observer seeks the reason for their staring. The Philadelphia Press records a playful courtroom of glances and curiosity.

Mrs. Rubba Mr. Rubba Philadelphia Press

Peking Observatory Claims World’s Oldest Status

A report asserts the Peking Observatory, founded in 1279 by Kublai Khan, is the oldest observatory in the world. The claim underscores its ancient origins and long heritage in astronomical study.

Peking Observatory Peking Kublai Khan

Covent Garden Market’s Monastic Roots Revealed

Covent Garden in London began as a convent garden once owned by Westminster monks. The historic market later evolved into a famed fruit and vegetable hub central to the city’s commerce and daily life.

Covent Garden London Westminster

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Stronger Blood

Invigorating tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system. A true tonic for adults and children, priced at 60 cents.

Grove

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