South Bend Notes Include Accidents and Local Plans
In South Bend Henry Rogers and brother Albert visited Olney last week. M. M. Fickling of Proffitt spends a week with old friends and relatives here. Leslie Scott of Graham is seriously ill at his parents' home. Thomas Reed fell 29 feet from the Union gun, breaking a left leg with a 5 inch bone gash, spraining a right ankle, and sustaining other bruises. The ladies cleaned houses for Aunt Emeline McBrayer, who is 82 and frail. A. G. Love plans a cotton gin six miles southeast of South Bend in Copeland community. Eld. C. Jones preached here and at Lone Star and South Bend. Eld. T. A. Kirtley spoke to his congregation. Many South Bend residents attended services at Lone Star, Tank Valley, and Eliasville on Sunday. A good rain fell Sunday night and Monday morning. Simmons Bros. are installing a new gin at Royalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rogers
Albert
Olney
M. M. Fickling
Proffitt
Leslie Scott
Graham
J. J. Scott
Thomas Reed
South Bend
Emeline McBrayer
Emeline
A. G. Love
Copeland
Eld. C. Jones
Lone Star
Eld
T. A. Kirtley
Tank Valley
Eliasville
Henry Chapel Community Notes and Local Get-Togethers
Henry Chapel reports good health and welcomes rain aiding Junecorn cane and late cotton. A community arbor work session precedes a meeting starting Friday the 15th. Several locals traveled to Graham and faced a heavy shower on the return. Visitors from Albany and Ohio share news of relatives. An ice cream supper at A C Anderson’s drew a large crowd. Group gatherings and a croquet game add to a lively week.
Loving Cotton Crop Prospects and Local News
One of the year’s finest rains should boost a promising cotton crop. The season kept cotton clean and well loaded. The Baptist meeting closed with three baptisms and four by letter. Bro. Black to serve as pastor another year. Five messengers to Olney Association. Local visits include R Q Denman and Halbert with A Jackson from Graham. Multiple family visits noted. land sale to Hensley Johnson Health Co. plans for subdivision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Black
G. B. Underwood
Association
Olney
R. Q. Denman
Jacksboro
Loving
Halbert
Andrew Jackson
Graham
Ellis County
M. N. Sortar
N. E. Witten
Cundiff
G. MecCluer
James Shoop
Sortar
McCluer
Witten
Graham West
R. E. Reeves
Dickson
W. T. Steadham
Baptist Association
Mr. Sanders
Clay County
W.d. Sanders
Hensley-Johnson Health Co
Rain brings good prospects for cotton crops and gatherings
The community enjoyed welcome rain on the ninth, boosting hopes for a bale per acre. Residents and visitors include D. P. Still of Ellis County, Rufus Khae from Quanah, Crit Clark from Quanah, and Hattye Melton visiting Myrtle Keith in Bellevue. Attendees at Orth church plan dedicate services, with joint Odd Fellows and Woodmen picnic set for August 21 featuring amusements and band music. Others travel or visit, while A C Watson rushes to finish a new residence and Leberman family returns from Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Still
Ellis County
Rufus Khae
Quanah
Crit Clark
Hattye Melton
Bellevue
Myrtle Kieth
W. R. Watson
E. O. Still
J. H. Watson
G. A. Terrell
J. H
R. A. Cheat
Galveston
Mr. Gordon
Corsicana
O. Andrews
Ss. H. Andrews
Haskell County
Cleo Tefteller
Ft. Worth
G. W. Terrel
Odd Fellows
Orth
A. C. Watson
C. D. Leberman
Oklahoma
Esperanto language primer and world spread note
The article explains Esperanto as a neutral international language founded by Dr. L L Zamenhoff born 1859 in Bielostok Russia. It describes its easy grammar, root words, wider adoption with 1,000,000 Esperantists worldwide, and urges Americans to learn it to stay current. Includes learning aids and publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Zamenhoff
Bielostok
Russia
Europe
Japan
United States
Graham
Fleming H. Revell Co
Wabash Ave
Chi- Savo
Ill
Esperanta Lernanto
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief
The ad urges quick treatment at the first ache or pain, claiming Ballard's Snow Liniment rub will make the trouble disappear at once. It promotes the product as suitable for rheumatism and general pains, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Locals Report Travel, Visits, and a Fatality in Area
Locals note business trips to Fort Worth and Dallas, visits from Eliasville and Allen, and travels to Michigan and Oklahoma. The death of Harry Morgan near Plymouth is reported after a horse accident. Mrs J C Casburn and Alta Casburn were in Newcastle, with Walter Casburn returning to Fort Worth after visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morgan
Plymouth
Texas
Majestic Theatre Under New Management
Carlton and Topp announce control of the Majestic Theatre and promise a clean refined show. They emphasize spending locally, offer refunds if not satisfied, and state they are here to stay. Dr J L Williamson awards a needful college scholarship in Young County. notify before Sept 1 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
South
Young County
J. L. Williamson
Union Notice for County Meeting at Newcastle
A special meeting of the County Union will be held August 27, 1909, at Newcastle. It is very necessary for all locals to be represented. J. P. Hyden, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Union
Newcastle
J. P. Hyden
Gold ring broken into sections lost in Graham
A gold finger ring made to come apart in sections was lost in Graham last week. The finder should leave it at the Leader office to receive a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Business trip hints at strong cotton outlook
S. H. Smith, formerly of this city and now in Spring Creek, visited Graham on business last Friday. He expressed optimism about a good cotton crop this fall in his area. Smith noted most residents expect sufficient corn to feed their needs until the next harvest, reducing reliance on cotton money for feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Smith
Spring Creek
Graham
Acknowledgment of thanks for aid after fire loss
H. E. Smiru expresses gratitude to friends for aid during a recent house fire. The note thanks kind families for thoughtful assistance and kindness, stating it will be gratefully remembered by Smiru and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Smiru
West Texas Singing Convention at Olney Tabernacle
The Young County Singing Convention meets in Olney on Friday August 13 1909 at 10 am with dinner on the ground. It aims to be a premier gathering of West Texas singers as Nance's Music Normal from Wheatland closes with top talent. Singers urged to attend and bring well filled baskets. C C Nanos Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Olney
West Texas
Nance
Music Normal
Wheatland
Tabernacle
C. C. Nanos
Grand Graham Picnic with Balloon Ascension
Arrangements for a grand picnic in Graham on Saturday August 28 with a free balloon ascent. A large crowd is expected and amusements of all kinds are arranged. The grounds are in the Graham pasture east of town with ample seating and shade while the committee seeks good speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Graham Pasture
Local ladies visit towns and relatives in Texas
Mrs J W McAlister and Mrs McIntire traveled to Jacksboro for a few days. Miss Luella Hollingsworth visits sister Mrs H L Ogan at Quanah. Mrs Arthur J Ernest of Harlinger Texas visits her mother Mrs C T Horton. Henry Driver becomes book keeper for Graham Telephone Co. Mrs M L Manning returns from Albany. Miss Linnie Herron visits sister Mrs John Hughes in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McAlister
McIntire
Jacksboro
Luella Hollingsworth
Mrs. H. L. Ogan
Quanah
Arthur J. Ernest
Harlinger, Texas
C. T. Horton
Linnie Herron
Fort Worth
John Hughes
Tipwewu & Sons Advertise Full Cream Cheese
An ad promotes Full Cream Twin Cheese on ice and fresh macaroni and spaghetti from W. I. Tipwewu and Sons, encouraging customers to include the items in their next order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Tipwewu & Sons
Priscilla Club Meets With Mrs Kay and Guests
The Priscilla club met with Mrs. A. W. Kay last Tuesday afternoon with twelve members present and five visitors namely Misses Carrie Finlay Corinne Gallaher and Mesdames N. B. Farmer Luther D. Clark and Chas Widmayer. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. L. B. Kidwell August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
A. W. Kay
Carrie Finlay
Corinne Gallaher
Mesdames N
Farmer
Luther D. Clark
Chas. Widmayer
L. B. Kidwell
We Need More Rent Houses in Graham
As school opens the demand for rent houses rises. Owners with lots should build good houses to earn annual rent. People ask why more rent housing isn’t built. Graham could grow bigger if property owners take more interest. business would improve if temporary renters can move in without buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Vendor Lien Notes at Five Percent Interest
We take up Vendor Lien Notes and lend money at 5 percent with no delay. Call, write or phone Olney. Norman and Stovall. J. H. Cheat, Vodie and Jesse Watson and Georgie Terrell were here from True yesterday. Geo. Kendall is able to be about again after typhoid fever. Charles Donnell and wife were here from Murray yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
Norman & Stovall
J. H. Cheat, Vodie
Jesse Watson
Georgie Terrell
Geo. Kendall
Lost Umbrella and Balloon Event at Graham
Balloon ascent and parachute drop seen at Graham on August 28. Free event for all. Dr. McLean, president of the Files Valley Presbyterian Orphan Home, conducts a revival meeting at Eliasville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Files Valley Presbyterian Orphan Home
Eliasville
Local residents noted in travel and visits
Mrs. J. H. Cochran visits her sister in Quanah. Ed Terrell arrives from New Castle. Jeff Jordan comes from Shino la on Tuesday. Ed C. Arnold leaves for Inde Durango Mexico. Miss Cordie LaBeau returns from Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Jno E. Morrison in Chicago. Mrs. C. S. Wynns returns from Fort Worth. T. F. Kindley returns from Hill County and other points. R. A. Dunlap, formerly here, now of Reece Kansas, on business. Leslie Scott, clerk at B. S. Doty Co., ill at parents’ home in South Bend.
Local Notes From Town Life And Moves
Mrs. J. D. Baty left yesterday morning to visit her daughter in Oklahoma. W. L. Mobley and F. C. Kramer were here from Murray county yesterday. Mrs. J. R. McCarroll and children are visiting relatives in Dallas and Venus this week. Miss Annie Cochran has accepted a position with Graham Telephone company. J. L. Steen and family will move soon to Graham from Red Top community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Goldston
Marlow, Oklahoma
B. Mayes
Virgil Willis
Walters
Oklahoma
J. D. Baty
J. R. McCarroll
Dallas
Venus
Annie Cochran
The
Graham Telephone Company
J. L. Steen
Graham
Red Top
Furnished rooms at the Beck ham house
W L Grubbs returned last Tuesday from a trip to East Texas. R L Tankersley is in Throck Morton on business. Miss Carrie Stewart of Fort Worth is visiting Misses Bess and Dot Graham in this city. See balloon ascension and parachute drop at Graham. August G Carmack of Murray was here yesterday planning to send a son to the Graham school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Grubbs
East Texas
Carrie Stewart
Fort Worth
Bess
Dot Graham
G. W. Carmack
Murray
Graham School
Auto Deliver At Dowdle's Grocery
Auto deliver at Dowdle's Grocery offers quick delivery and quality service. Clean goods are brought to your home with short notice, saving time. Trade here for reliable groceries and prompt delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowdle’s Grocery
DowpLe’s
DowpLe
DLE
S. T
Realty chief visits town leaving ad in Leader
Bill Johnson, manager of the Hensley-Johnson Realty branch in Loving, was in town last Tuesday and left an advertisement in the Leader, which appears in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Johnson
Hensley-Johnson Realty
Loving
Leader Sie
Strayed or Stolen Bay Horse Reward Offered
One bay horse about 15 hands high with a wire cut on the fore foot and a spot in one eye. Shod all around. Reward of $5.00 offered. Deliver to R. M. Topp in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
R. M. Topp
Sermon Series At Methodist Church Next Sunday
At Methodist Church Dr. T C McCloud will occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning at eleven o'clock delivering a sermon to the laymen titled The Sup Need of the Hour. At 830 p m the subject will be Take a Little Things. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. McCloud
Ilesb
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Simmons Bros
Royalton
Henry
Henry Chapel
Lucille
Easter
Albany
Vick
P. Moren
Ohio
N. C. Anderson
Inez
Grandpa
Grandma Anderson
W. A. Ribble
Josie Ribble
Ed Ribble
W. I. Gilmore
Walter Souter
H. E. Smith
W. E. Crim
C. Johnson
Graham Steam Laundry
Mrs. S. R. Crawford
Mrs
S. R. Jeffery
Ingleside
S. J. Hawkins
Dallas County
R. H. Burns
South Pecan Street
J. R. Richardson
Henrietta
Walter Casburn
GC. L. Casey
Allen, Texas
Mrs. Allen
Pete DeLong
J. C. Casburn
Miss Alta
Carlton & Topp
Singing Convention
Lyon Hardware Go
Moon Bros
Baloon Ascension
Foley
Orino
Graham Drug Go
Henry Driver
Charles Donnell
S. R. Crawford
Finder
J. M. Whitfield
Baloon
J. H. Cochran
Ed Terrell
Jeff Jordan
Shinola
Ed C
Arnold
Inde Durango
Mexico
Cordie LaBeau
Mrs. Jno, E. Morrison
Chicago
C.S. Wynns
T. F. Kindley
Hill County
Graham Hardware
R. A. Dunlap
Reece
Kansas
W. S. Tipwe i & Sons
W. L. Mobley
F. C. Kramer
Murray Country
Icercream
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
Beckham House
R. L. Tankersley
Throckmorton
Ade
Downdle & Park
W.N. Wiggins
State Sunday Association
W. J. Mckin County
Methodist Church
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