Ben Strickling Dies From Wounds
Denison reports Ben Strickling a carpenter shot three times by his brother in law Pat Thornhill a barber in an altercation Friday evening in front of Hugh Smiths grocery in Cotton Mill district He died at 12 05 this morning at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital A murder charge was filed against Thornhill Roy M Finley assistant county attorney said witnesses report Thornhill had been drinking and the couple had been estranged The dispute followed Thornhills cursing his wife a Strickling sister
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Finley
Thornhill
Card Of Thanks To Whitewright Community
We express thanks to the people of Whitewright for kindness during our dear boy’s illness and after his death. May God’s blessings rest on each of you. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fralicks.
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Whitewright
Tom
Ralicks
Engraved Wedding Invitations Offer Latest Styles
The Sun notes new engraving and printed wedding invitations available with current pricing. The piece highlights updated designs and affordable options for couples planning nuptials.
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the Sun
We Thank Our Friends For Kindness After Our Loss
The Blanks Children express gratitude for acts of kindness and love during their mother’s illness and death. They wish blessings from the Heavenly Father on each friend and thank the community for support.
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Blanks
B Y P U Program on Living for God and Conduct
A church youth program outlines scripture lessons from Matthew five thirteen sixteen and forty eight. Leaders Olive Neff Trula Brown Mrs Eipting and John Ash present topics Our Conduct as Viewed By the World Our Influence and Our Responsibilities.
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Olive Neff
Trula Brown
Rich Black Land For Sale Near Savoy in Fannin County
The Capt Hood home place four miles south of Savoy in Fannin county offered for sale by order of the District Court. T M Hood will show the property. Receiver C A Wheeler of Bonham Texas handles the sale for the estate.
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Capt. Hood
Savoy
Fannin County
T. M. Hood
Same
A. Wheeler
Bonham
Scott's Emulsion Ad Emphasizes Child Nutrition
An earnest plea urges parents to feed growing children with Scott's Emulsion to balance nutrition during youth. The ad cites pale faces, lean bodies, and frequent colds as signs of malnutrition and claims the product enriches blood and strengthens youngsters without alcohol. Produced by Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield, New Jersey.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Death of Mrs J L Blanks Widow Revered in Local Obituary
Mrs J L Blanks aged 77 died at her home near the city after weeks of illness. Funeral services were held at Vittatoo cemetery conducted by Revs L E B Teague and W J Noting. She united with the Baptist church early in life and was famed for hospitality. Survived by a large family, with several members from a distance at her bedside. Her death closes a long, active life of devotion to family and friends.
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J. L. Blanks
Vittatoo Cemetery
L. EB. Teague
W. J
Baptist Church
Glidewell Introduces New Cut Glass Designs
Glidewell showcases a fresh stock of cut glass with contemporary designs. The display emphasizes updated patterns and new finishes, inviting customers to view the latest offerings.
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Glidewell
Anniversary Sermon Invite at Church Service
The pastor urges all church members and friends to attend the 14th anniversary service next Sunday morning. He emphasizes the need to work while daylight remains and invites everyone to join in worship with him and the congregation.
Motor truck delivery planned for faster service
Notice from J. W. Davidson announces a forthcoming motor truck delivery to enhance service and quality goods. The system will be ready in a few days, enabling the business to offer the best possible service and merchandise in the market.
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J. W. Davidson
MALARIA TREATMENT PROMISES QUICK FEVER RELIEF
A prescription for malaria says five to six doses will break the fever and prevent return when taken with a tonic. Claims it acts on the liver better than calomel and does not gripe or sicken. Priced at 25 cents.
Junior League Program Topics and Activities Listed
The program covers Cuba and Florida coast work with songs including Bringing in the Sheaves and a Bible lesson titled A Fruit Bearing Life. It notes officers reports, general business, story hour, solos by Elizabeth May, a leaflet on The Story of a Spanish Girl by Minnie Willis, and a league benediction.
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Lakes
Solo
Elizabeth May
Chulita
Minnie Willis
QROVE'S TASTELESS TONIC for adults and children
An old general strengthening tonic marketed as driving out malaria enriching the blood and building up the system. Describes benefits for adults and children with a stated price of 50c. The ad emphasizes tonic quality and effectiveness as a medicine.
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Qrove
W. H. S. Juniors Form 1916 17 Organization
The Junior class at W. H. S. reorganizes for 1916 17 with Ruby Ross as president Viva Phillips as vice president Frances Wilson secretary and treasurer Euell Alexander class reporter colors are green and white Motto Second To None The motto matches last year and each member is urged to make a corresponding resolution.
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Ruby Ross
Viva Phillips
Frances Wilson
Euell Alexander
Mrs J F Stinson Dies. Greenville Visitations Held
Mrs J F Stinson dies after a long illness in Sherman hospital. Funeral in Greenville attended by Mr and Mrs D S McMillin Mrs J M McMillin and Mr and Mrs Jack McMillin. She is survived by her husband a son and a daughter Mrs Jack McMillin of this city. Friends in Greenville send sympathy to Mrs McMillin.
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D. S. McMillin
J. M. McMillin
Jack McMillin
Greenville
J. F. Stinson
Sherman Hospital
Stinson
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE cures a cold in one day and stops cough and headache. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. KK. W. GROVE'S signature on each box. 25c.
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KK. W. Grove
Local News and Social Happenings in Ely
Mrs. Harrison returns from Van Alstyne to be with her mother. Jim Russell and Amy Booker wed Sunday with many friends offering good wishes. Karl Fralicks dies September 20, surrounded by local friends. Families visit relatives across Whitewright, Savoy, Bonham and Collin County as church and social events fill the weekend.
Prohibition Loses In Tarrant County
In Fort Worth Texas on Sept 25 Tarrant County voted to stay wet by 863 votes The city tabulation showed a 2441 majority against prohibition with the county boxes unable to overturn the result Only the Twelfth Ward sided with prohibition While Mansfield and most country boxes favored prohibition the antis carried seven outside Fort Worth
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Mort Worth
Texas
Tarrant County
West
Mansfield
Fort Worth
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers are offered a $100 reward if Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad touts internal use to restore blood and mucous surfaces and strengthen the body. It claims widespread medical endorsement and lists J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as sellers with a pitch for testimonials and related products.
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Hall
Sitore
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Liall
Parent Teacher Association Plans Winter Work
The Parent Teacher Association met at the public school Tuesday afternoon with a good turnout. Members discussed upcoming winter plans and hoped to increase membership to boost participation in their planned activities.
O. E. S. Club Meets at Mrs. Adams Home
Mrs. G. W. Adams entertained the O. E. S. Club Tuesday afternoon at her Northwest Whitewright residence. Ferns and flowers decorated the rooms while guests enjoyed punch on arrival. The group played progressive forty-two and ended with ice cream and cake refreshments.
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G. W. Adams
O. E. S. Club
Northwest
Whitewright
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad
Head-Off That All-Winter Cough at first sign of sore throat or stuffed head. Take a dose of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Healing pine tar and soothing honey relieve congestion loosen phlegm and help break up your cold with glycerine.
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Dr. Bell
Pine healing aroma oil for cold relief advertised
An old time drugstore notice markets a pine based remedy with antiseptic properties. The bottle formula explains its cold and cough relief benefits and directs readers to ask their druggist for two pence price.
Parcel shipment boosts Fort Worth post office receipts
A single parcel post shipment added 5000 dollars to Fort Worth post office receipts Tuesday night. The package weighed 0,000 pounds and contained about 90,000 catalogues for a New York mail order house, shipped to Fort Worth by freight via Galveston, and two days will be needed to clear it.
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Fort Worth
New York
Galveston
Dr J P Gunby Visit Noted In Sherman
Sherman physician Dr J P Gunby spent Monday on a professional call in the city, engaging with local medical matters and consulting with colleagues.
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J. P. Gunby of
Sherman
Backache and Rheumatism Ad
Letter to the editor extols Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets for backache rheumatism and kidney control. A 76 year old Dawson Texas resident praises relief. Claim cites uric acid and artery health with home trial offers and mail order.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
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Gordon Brothers
Ben Strickling
B. Y. P. U. Program
Eipting
John Ash
Marks Bros
Marks Brothers
Cuba
Florida Coast
League
W. H. S. Juniors
Ely News
T. L. Hopkins
Mr. Wilson
Will Smith
C. H. Monk
Karl Fralicks
Prohibition
Annie McGaughey
Helen Holmes
Ruth Rowland
the Odeon Theatre
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