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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
3
Local items include money to loan services from C. W. Hinson and J. F. Larimore, updates on residents such as Graham Logan and Miss Pauline McJimsey, and notices of visits in Olney and Rockport. The Methodist Church reports strong services, A. L. Condor welcomed as a member, and Epworth League preparing a $30 program replacing a sermon.
Mrs. C. C. Johnson opens a private school on South Cherry Street starting Monday September 2 with reasonable tuition. Reports from Graham residents include visits by Miss Alva Hill and family, church society activities, a garden party hosted by Miss Vera Norman and Miss Camille Gallaher, and a birthday party for Miss Faine Dowdle with multiple contests and favors. The Christian Church notes include Bible school attendance, a baptism, and service times.
Mrs S E Pritchard left Saturday morning for Gainesville Texas in response to a message about her granddaughter’s serious illness. Ben Hobs, a longtime south county resident, was in Graham last Saturday and now lives in Motley county. Rob McLaren, formerly of this county and now of Memphis Texas, arrived Saturday night to visit relatives and may return to Graham.
Former local blacksmith A. D. Billingsley resumes service at Widmayer's Old Stand offering blacksmithing and horseshoeing. He will personally handle all work and guarantees satisfaction. Public urged to patronize the first class shop for quality work and reliable service.
T and W T Stephenson of Helmleigh Scurry County are in Young County seeking to locate a venture. They report Scurry County suffers from bad dry weather conditions affecting prospects.
A widow and daughters express gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped in the final hours of Mr. P. C. West. They thank those who stayed with him and left their families and work to aid during the last long sleep, hoping to repay the kindness one day.
The program features Leader Mabry presenting a short subject The Dauntless Cross and a lesson on 1 Corinthians 1 18 31 by the leader. Songs include Doxology Rock of Ages and At the Cross. Special music from Alma and Edna Long. A talk titled The Conquering Cross by E McLendon.
The writer states he is the local agent for the nursery and will canvass Young Jack and Palo Pinto counties for orders. Mention is made of Rev J Hall Bowman and family leaving for Epworth to attend the State convention of the League.
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