Local Notes from Graham April 9 1908
Local notes list residents and visitors in Graham including Prof R Lindsey from Proffitt, Finis Burnett east of town, Miss Stella Buchanan visiting Yates sisters, J L Anderson from Olney, J W McCasland from Salem, Harry Stringer from Ivan community, Bratcher family from Loving, Gaw Jones and Shirley from Olney, Edens Long receive first ice car, Kate Fields return from Alabama Arkansas, M H Steadham of Loving gives annual contribution, S M Sealy from Gooseneck returns from Olney trip, R B Humphrey candidate from Throckmorton, Union Restaurant promotes savings during money scarcity, Big Trade Monday in Graham, Fritz Lichte renews Leader, Union Restaurant fruit quality praised, F W Culpepper of Bison Arkansas visiting.
Local notes from Graham and nearby towns
Frank Phillips returns from Dallas with a new switchboard for Graham Telephone Company to be installed soon. H L Rogers of Tank Valley visits for a year of Leader and Dallas News. W A Delaney relocates from Olney to his family. Cook Bros. tent show Hidden Hand offered. Bertha Eddleman returns from Dawson visit. met by sister Cliftie in Fort Worth. Lost safety clasp-pin Greek letter fraternity set with small diamond engraved C. W. Reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Phillips
Dallas
Graham Telephone Company
H. L. Rogers
Tank Valley
Leader
Dallas News
Bertha Eddleman
Dawson
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Miss Cliftie
C. W
Comic convention at court house draws crowd in Graham
Inquiries prompt a Friday night convention at the Graham courthouse on April 17. Not political or religious, the Rebekah Lodge I O O F stages a humorous play turning old women young and wives into children and even a man. Tickets cost 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. expected value promised for a one hour show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F
Graham
The Wealth of the South and Cotton Seed Oil
A historical note extols cotton seed oil as a major South Atlantic wealth shift. It details crushing and refining progress turning seed into a premium cooking fat named COTTOLENE, praised by physicians as purer than lard and more economical, with growing adoption and potential national reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
New Grocer Announces Cash-Only Bargains on West Graham
W H LoGay announces new quarters on the west side of the square and advertises cash sales at unprecedented Graham prices. He claims he will offer the very best goods and bargains to win public trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
W. H. LoGay
Our Cemetery Fund Drive Seeks Civic Support
Mrs. H. R. Crawford, president of the Ladies' Cemetery Association, announces annual rounds at month end to raise funds for cemetery maintenance and improvements. City water works are arranging supply, with pipe laying costing much. Contributions may be left at Beckham National Bank to help sustain one of the state’s best kept cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. R. Crawford
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Ladies’ Association
Beckham National Bank
Young Men Organize Y M C A Graham
A Tuesday night meeting formed the Y M C A of Graham to unite boys and encourage a higher level of Christianity. Meetings are open to strangers and the unsaved, with weekly gatherings at 8 o'clock at the Methodist church and combined boys and girls meetings Friday at the Baptist church. Committee members include Louis McLendon, Jay Garvin, Will Padgett, and Harry Honeycutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M C. A
Graham
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Louis McLendon
Jay Garvin
Will Padgett
Harry Honeycutt
City election settles quietly with small vote total
W A Ribble of the Finns community prepared the Leader and Dallas News for another year. The city election passed off quietly with only 86 votes. R V Tidwell was elected alderman in ward 1 and W T Finch in ward 2. T J Lamons was elected city secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ribble
Leader
Dallas News
R. V. Tidwell
W. T. Finch
T. J. Lamons
Are You One Of Them Lea Der subscription arrears notice
The Leader explains that readers in arrears of a year or more will not receive issues due to new postal rules. Subscribers who have fallen behind are encouraged to renew, settle debts, and place a one cent stamp on each paper to retain their names on the mailing list.
Corner Stone Laid for Baptist Church by Masons
Last Tuesday afternoon the corner stone of the new Baptist church was laid in a large crowd. Rev. W. E. Brittain failed to reach Fort Worth in time. Rev. T. E. Kennedy altered the program. Eugene W. Fry delivered the oration and filled the missing portion, earning praise for the event's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
W. E. Brittain
First Baptist Church
Mineral Wells
Fort Worth
T. E. Cannedy
Eugene W. Fry
Brittain
Fry
Agricultural and Horticultural Car to visit Graham
Commissioner F. S. White will tour Graham on Friday April 17 with a mobile display of fine grains fruits and farm products. He will deliver two free lectures at 10 30 a m and 2 p m likely at the courthouse then the car opens for inspection with free bulletins. The event is free and open to farmers who should attend for practical farming tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 8. White
Graham
White
Court House
Healing Salve for Burns and Chapped Hands Ad
Chamberlain's Salve is advertised as a healing balm for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims to ease pain rapidly and often heals without scarring unless injuries are severe. Price is 25 cents and it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Priscilla Club Meets With Mrs Rose and Guests
The Priscilla club met Tuesday afternoon with thirteen members present. Mesdames Elliott and Price were guests. The club plans to meet next Tuesday, April 14, with Mrs. J. E. Dowdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
H. P. Rose
Mesdames Elliott and
Price
J. E. Dowdle
For Sale Buggy and Harness by J Driver
For Sale a single buggy and harness offered by J Driver from Mabry Short & Co. Also a note that stamp pictures will be discontinued after April 15 with callers urged to contact before that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry, Short & Co
J. Driver
Dr Miles Pain Pills Promise Rheumatic Relief
A testimonial style advertisement claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills ease rheumatic pains and nervous irritability, aiding sleep. It cites user Mary Armstrong of Elkhart Indiana, notes money back guarantee on first package, 25 doses for 25 cents, and that the drug is sold by druggists with no bulk sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Mary Armstrong
Cass St
Elkhart
Ind
Miles Medical CO
Proffitt Clipping: Growth and Railroads Boost Young County
Proffitt. Rain has blessed the area with flourishing crops and healthy people. Thomas brothers were elected April 4 as trustees of the Proffitt Independent school. Spain Proffitt and wife returned from California. Young County is praised. C T Holbert and W D Bellamy reported a pleasant Fifth Sunday Meeting at Boggy Valley Church. Adare & Hudson added a dry goods stock to their grocery. John Conner was in town trading. The town sees rising railroad interest, proving advertising pays and asserting Young County as a prime soil for rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Thomas
J. M. Thomas
Proffitt Independent School
Spain Proffitt
California
Spain
Old Young County
C. T. Holbert
W. D. Bellamy
Boggy Valley
Adare & Hudson
John Conner
Leader
Young County
Star County
Lone Star State
For Whooping Cough Find Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The remedy promises to loosen the cough and aid expectoration while reducing coughing fits. It is advertised as safe and reliable for whooping cough, claiming steady relief and fewer severe episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ice House Ready for Season by Epens & Lone
Epens and Lone announce the purchase of the Ely ice house and its readiness to serve the public when the season opens, inviting patronage from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Epens & Lone
For Sale Span Big Mare Mules Gentle
Mabry Short & Co. advertises a for sale listing for span big mare mules described as gentle. The notice names Mabry Short and Company as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry,short& CO
Thoroughbred FAKE to Race at Graham Farm Sale
FAKE a high class race horse by Uncas from Lexington will appear this season at my place two miles north of Graham for $15.00. FAKE is from a racing family, offered by CASBURN & DANIELS.
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Fake
Uncas
Lexington
My Place
Graham
Casburn & Daniels
Farm To Exchange In Texas Timbered Young County Request
A short classified notice from W. C. Waggoner of Alfalfa Ochiltree County Texas offering a 657 acre stock farm for exchange for a good stock farm located in Young County within timbered country. The brief ad requests interested parties to describe their property when replying.
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Young County
W. C. Waggoner
Alfalfa, Ochiltree Co
Texas
Cotton planting near Huffstuttle as rains ease
Farmers smile over good rains and plan to plant cotton when ground dries. Sunday school drew a large crowd despite bad weather. News notes residents sick with minor illnesses and visits among families including Campbell Otts Reger Moreland Coon Wood. Aunt Samantha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theola Reger
May Reger
Fannie Moreland
Pye
Wood
Mrs. Coon
Lizzie Otts
S. C. Campbell
Brittain Campbell
Oliver Taylor
Eliasville
Alma Fawks
Flint Creek Weather Sparks Quiet Rural News
Flint Creek area rejoices over good rains with farmers planting cotton and winterseed. Rev Hudnall plans to preach next Sunday. Mr Slader and son enjoyed river fishing with good luck. Mr Cook has a well drilled. Doolen sick but improving. Earl and Joe Taylor visited Jack County. Zach Wyatt adds improvements to his place. Grandpa and Grandma Melton visited Doolens. Dearmore's house caught fire but was extinguished early. KIT AND Fay.
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Rev
Hudnall
Mr. Slader and
Son
Cook
Mr. Doolen
Earl
Joe Taylor
Jack County
Zach Wyatt
Grandpa
Grandma Melton
S. H. N. Dearmore
Kit
Fay
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Graham, Texas
J. W. Gallaher
Presid
T, M. K. Graham
Oliver Loving
R. E. Mabry
J. M. Norman
R. E. LyNney
W. P. Stewart
W. L. Donnell
S. Boyd Street
B. A. Snoddy’s
Prof. R. Lindsey
Proffitt
J. W. Akin
Finis Burnett
Stella Buchanan
Farmer
Misses Yates
J. L. Anderson
Olney
J. W. McCasland and
Salem
Harry Stringer
Ivan
J. L. Bratcher
W. C. Gaw
Andrew Jones
Jess Shirley
Edens & Long
Jonas Ely
Kate Fields
Alabama
Arkansas
M. H. Steadham
Loving
S. M. Sealy
Gooseneck
Olney Country
R. B. Humphrey
Throckmorton
Union Restaurant
Fritz Lichte
Roanoke Rapids
N.C
Union
F. W. Culpepper
Bison
H. C. Fields
W.A. Delaney
Cook Bros
Hidden Hand
Just
Us Union Restaurant
Our
Sgrocer
Bute
Mary J. Lincoln
Boston
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Bears
Minnie Campbell
Mollie Yancey
Emma Campbell
S. A. Otts
Flint Creek
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