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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
5
Mrs. Young served cake at the meeting and all enjoyed the gathering. Next meeting is with Miss Edna Jarngin on the 14th. Renal Young and son Sammy suffered a severe grippe. J. L. McLaren and Criswell family hosted visitors last Monday. Will Gilmore and family visited. James Berge from Clyde Texas visits his sister Mrs. Wade. Ed Ribble and Horace Ribble family were guests Friday. We missed last week's issue and hope to do better. Farmer.
Jean writes of visits by Prof Herman MecBrayer and other locals. Robert Wright and Miss Luda Taylor wed April 11 with Rev Bell presiding. The couple plan Westover as home where Wright becomes ticket agent for G T W Ry. Co. Also notes births, visitors, school events, and springtime activities across Newcastle and Loving communities.
Ladies of Jean met with Mrs Kilpatrick on Thursday April 8 to reorganize the Needle Craft club. Seven new members enrolled and officers listed include Mrs Kilpatrick as President and Mrs Willis as Vice President.
Stroud members plan a meeting with Mrs Weems on Thursday April 15 to review and pass on the club laws and regulations for approval and implementation.
Mr. and Mrs. Join Steadham of Miller Bend visited W. T. Steadham Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCallister called on Mrs. Ida Dozier Saturday. Mrs. Laura Fitzgerald and daughter Lola visited W. T. Steadham Monday afternoon. Rosamonda.
W L Willis promotes five vegetable medical formulas claiming cures for rheumatism female health colic and fever. He touts Day Spring washing fluid endorsed by hundreds of Fort Worth wash women and offers all formulas for 1.00 for a limited time, promising savings on doctor bills and inviting readers to verify his claims.
Members and guests enjoyed a charming afternoon hosted by Mrs. Edgar Matthews at the Cunningham residence. They shared fancy work, lively conversation, and refreshments of sandwiches cake and coffee. Guests included Mesdames W Johnson J H Thomas Chas Widmayer J E Norris and W M Matthews. The club will meet with Mrs. Nat Price on Friday the 30th.
King and Marshall abstractors offer rapid land abstracts on short notice for local property transactions and title work.
An article on baking powder importance explains that the housekeeper should choose wisely for healthful, well prepared foods. It promotes Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder made from cream of tartar as a reliable option.
Pastor J Hal Bowman urges Graham residents to attend as many May church services as possible. He asks members to invite others, attend Sunday school if possible, and record May attendance to make the month the church’s banner period.
At the Christian Church Bible School starts at 1 a.m. with H L Tidwell as Superintendent. Communion at 1% preaching at 11:15 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Week prayers Wednesday 8:15 p.m. choir practice after. Ladies Aid Thursday 4 p.m. Christian Endeavor 7:30 Sunday. Various lessons led by Ethel Birdwell Artie Normaze Albert Holt Verda Martin Jess Fore Winnie Davis Etta Schlittler. Pastor J E Evans invites all to attend.
Obituary for John Patrick Carlton born June 18 1882 died February 24 1915. Son of G W and Mrs Carlton of Belknap raised near Graham Texas. Described as kind benevolent and brave defending friends. Notes speculation about a court house shooting involving Cherryholmes. Sympathy extended to parents and relatives with reflections on his soul and future. Signed J H Fisher.
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