Sunday School Attendees Highlight Rural Community News
County correspondence notes Sunday school as usual with forty present and three elderly attendees. Local social items include visits among families such as Casenbary Taylor Moreland Schlittler and Tyra households, fishing trips, picnics at Fish Creek bridge, and church meetings at Woodson and Graham with mentions of Red Cross and Methodist plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Casenbary
R. G. Taylor
Grace
Clematis Taylor
Vera Pearl Moreland
R. D. Tyra
Miss Jewel
Allie Schlittler
Woodson
Jewel Tyra
Frances Brisco
Orpha Quebeck
Ike Brisco
Tom and
Jodie Dixon
Hilliard Taylor
Tom Price
Merl Yarborough
LeRoy Maybin
Grant Price
Walter Mayes
Mr. Johnson
Arch Donnell
J. T. Hamilton
Robinson
A. R
Graham
Mabel Brock
Dallas
Fish Creek Bridge
Arch Foster
Susie Maybin
Tomie Foster
Clarabell Shifflett
Forest Tyra
John Walsh
Hattie Martin
Toy Wootton
Effie
Emma
Lassie Moreland
Newcastle
Red Cross
A R. Robinson
Local social notes and church revival progress at Grandview
Jean News reports Mrs Henry Williams and Miss Rossa Williams visiting in Grandview. Visitors from Thornberry and Wolf City join relatives here. Postmaster duties filled by Prof W A Robbins in Mrs Williams absence. Plans for a Baptist revival led by Rev Heath with many conversions and new church members. Methodist meeting to start Friday before the 3rd Sunday in August with Rev Chunn assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams
Rossa Williams
Grandview
Hugh Griffith
Fay
Willie Stroud
Thornberry
Crabell
Wolf City
H. J. Sparks
R. A. Titsworth
Athens
H. K. Weems
Maud Thompson
Dallas
W. A. Robbins
Williams
Tess Willis
Olney
Wess Compton
Terry and Lamb
Jacksboro
Exa
Pearl Whitt
Boon Davis
Farmer
Rev
Heath
Decatur
Bro
Rev Chunn
Aledo
Texas
Haze
Henry Chapel News Recaps Socials and Local Highlights
The column notes a Sunday and Monday show aiding late feed crops, upcoming exams for local boys at Graham, and the death of Mr. J. B. Norris. It recalls an ice cream supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore, praising their hospitality, and mentions ongoing fishing times and a Milford visit to H. P. Young’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
J. B. Norris
John Gilmore
Local notes from near Graham and Fort Worth visitors
Two weeks with Grand mother Jarnagin ends as Maurie Jarnagin and Edna Jarnagin visit. Katie Rateliff brings four boys from Fort Worth to see her parents, John and Mrs Crow. Chapel attendees report Merchant day illy attended. Sunday school small. Bowers visits children on Clear Fork. Mrs Wade back in town. Farmers section notes sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Grandma Jarnagin
Maurie Jarnagin
Near
Graham
Edna Jarnagin
Katie Rateliff
Fort Worth
John Crow
Clear Fork
Flat Rock Community Notes Show Light Rain and Local Visits
Light showers cooled the Flat Rock area Sunday and Monday evening. A two week church meeting ended without visible results. Several locals visited relatives and neighbors, with news of crops short from Childress to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Baker
South Texas
J. C. Ramsey
Edgar Wadley
Childress County
Oliver Hazelton
Corley Boys
Childress
Golda Richardson
Center Ridge
Nora Richardson
Choate
Pleasant Hill
Nona Richardson
Parsons
Lena
Edna Petty
Red Top
Garnett
Ada Ramsey
Craig Point News Local notes on weather and visits
Hot weather with small showers is noted. Rev Harrell preached at Brier Branch. Local residents, including Mrs. Bill Babb, Mesdames E A and Denver Killion, Mrs. Albert Turner and daughters, and Mrs. Joe Clark with children, are mentioned visiting family and attending community events. The Woodmen circle social was held at Woodmen hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
J. L. Oliver
Brier Branch
John Sadberry
Bill Babb
Graham
Balls
Cornelius
Mesdames E. A
Denver Killion
Robbins
Joe Clark
Hood County
Frank Gallaher
Flat Rock
Jeff Hargraves
Etta Wade
Will Horton
Palo Pinto County
J. H. Robbins
Delilah
Dan Burk
E. A. Killion
Joe Andrus
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen Hall
Pendence Page And Prompt To Do Better
A terse note suggests the independence page remains acceptable, while urging new writers to improve and address ignorance shown by newer staff.
Notice of Election in Eliasville Texas Bonds for School District
The State of Texas Young County gives notice of an election on September 1 1917 at Eliasville in Common School District No 25 to decide issuing bonds of 2500 dollars or 125 dollars each for 20 years with 5 percent interest to build repair and equip a stone schoolhouse and to determine if a tax should be levied to pay interest and create a sinking fund. Voters must be legally qualified property taxpayers within the district. Dated August 7 1917 by Sheriff M M Wallace and Deputy John W Saye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
of Young
Eliasville
Board of County School Trustees
M. M. Wallace
Young County
John W. Saye
Our Flag Poem Wins Prize in Holland's Magazine
Martha Mae Morris daughter of Dr and Mrs W A Morris of this city wrote Our Flag a patriotic poem urging support for war. It was published in Holland's Magazine August edition and won Holland's prize for Little Hollanders poems about Our Flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mae Morris
W. A. Morris
Holland’s
Little
Hollanders
Cotton Business Class Aims at Bowie College Offer
August 6 enrollment opens at Bowie Commercial College Bowie Texas teaching all cotton handling skills including classing stapling invoicing averaging shipping and drafting. Students gain high salaries and farmers learn to grade cotton, with demand rising as gin operators need knowledge to stay compliant. Tuition for the course and supplies is 20 dollars and enrollment ends August 9 with three days left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
South
Bowie Commercial College
Bowie
Texas
Unclaimed Letters for Graham Post Office
List of letters remain uncalled for at the Graham post office for the week ending August 7 1917. Names include Miss Ellin Lankstone Mr Blax Nelson and Mr J T Simmons. Postmaster N S Farmer signs the notice and urges callers to give date advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Post Office
Lankstone
Ellin. Nelson
Blax. Simmons
J. T. Simmons
J. T
N. S. Farmer
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting Adopts New Thursday Schedule
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met at the church on Thursday at 4 p m. The group opened with I Am Thine Oh Lord, read Acts 13 1 4, and prayed. A motion to move meetings to the second and fourth Thursdays was carried, with the next gathering set for September 13. Bible lesson Daniel taught by Rev Gary L Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Prebsyterian
A. A. Morrison
Society Demands Polished Girls Learn Multitask Etiquette
A society standard emphasizes a modern girl must chew gum, laugh, talk, and dance simultaneously to appear well in social circles. The expectation highlights multitasking poise as essential for contemporary etiquette.
J B Norris of Graham Dies After Friday Night
Jacksboro Gazette reports the death of J B Norris of Graham who passed away Friday night. He married Louise Sib ley of Jacksboro and was well known here, with many friends offering condolences to Mrs Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Norris
Graham
Mr. Norris
Jacksboro
Louise Sibley
Mrs. Norris
Jacksboro Gazette
Merchant's Day Pledges Reported in Graham Auction
On last Monday Merchant's Day in Graham, enterprising businessmen presented amounts to named individuals. Art Jones received 25 dollars followed by Mrs Henry Schuster 5 dollars J H Hand 1 dollar A G Cox 1 dollar L F Evans 1 dollar Fred Burgess 3 dollars W H Corbett 1 dollar Miss Elsie Kelley 1 dollar W T Donnell 1 dollar L I Carter 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Art Jones
Henry Schuster
J. H. Hand
A. G. Cox
L. F. Evans
Fred Burgess
W. H. Corbett
Flour Inquiry Leads to Louis Bower Contact
A concise note directs readers seeking pure Whole-Wheat or Graham Flour to contact Louis Bower for availability and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bower
Notice of Election for School District Taxation in 1917
Sheriff’s notice states an election on September 1917 in Bling ville Common School District No 25 to decide taxing property owners to supplement the State School Fund. It sets a 30 cent rate on the 100 dollar valuation and mentions board order dated June 2 1917 and boundary records. Voters aged August 1917 and residing in the county are notified. Sheriff, Young County Texas.
Mrs. Geo Feltman Dies After Operation
Mrs. Geo Feltman died at the Graham Sanitarium Sunday night after an operation on Saturday. Despite a critical condition, recovery was once hoped. Her funeral was held in Newcastle with a large turnout of friends. The Newcastle Register extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Feltman
Graham Sanitarium
Red Cross First Aid Classes Start Tuesday
Notices report local residents visiting and shopping in the city. Mrs Myrtle Lowe invites joiners for First Aid in Red Cross work with a 50 cent fee. Methodist ladies will continue Red Cross work with all members urged to attend Thursday at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Myrtle Lowe
Meeting at Mount Pleasant City to Begin Next Sunday
Rev. T. M. Cunningham asks us to state that a meeting, led by Rev. Gary L. Smith of this city, will begin at Mount Pleasant next Sunday night. Everyone is invited to attend and a good turnout is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Cunningham
Gary L. Smith
Mount Pleasant
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Graford
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Dixie
Henry Chapel News
J. ©. Vaughan, Graham
Lexas
Flat Rock News
Grantham
Craig Point News
Cotton Classing School
J. A. Cox
Alderson
W. Va
Cardus
Cardu
County of Young
Blingville
W. F. Wear
F. A .Tandy
Spring Creek Country
Vallie Meeks
Spring Creek
E. R. Ragland
May
Fannie
Turner
Buchanan
New Mexico
T. E. Ragland
Electra
Geo. Ragland
Mt. Pleasant
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