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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
1
Sunday school attendance across churches ranged from 127 to 184 with several additions to memberships. The Baptist accepted a resignation and moved to call Rev C R Taylor. the Methodist and Christian churches reported multiple confessions and services. The UDC quilt event raised 7.50 auction proceeds, supporting a Confederate monument plan for Young County Court House Park.
A good shower fell last night benefiting crops and feed. Newcastle saw no rain, Olney had a light sprinkle, Jean but a good rain at Jean uth Bend, and Eliasville received a light shower.
Next Saturday night the Woodmen of the World hold a special service at the tent east of court house park. Rev. Pearce will deliver a sermon to the order and many members are hoped to attend. Services begin about 8 o'clock.
Christians held a multi day gathering starting Thursday under a tent. Rev. Singleton opened with a sermon and the Pearce quartet provided special music. Friday featured Rev. Rouse and the Presbyterian male quartet. Saturday saw Rev. Hall preach as the Pearce quartet sang. A large chorus choir accompanied by Paul Pearce on bass horn and other instrumentalists directed by Rev. Pearce performed. Sunday night included performances by Messrs Lamons and Bowron.
Millard Walker died early Sunday morning at his home in Angelina county after living many years at True where he was a leading True Cornet Band member. His mother Mrs. J. P. Cochran resides in Newcastle. mourners include many local friends.
Mrs S R Crawford, Mrs E W Fry, Mr and Mrs R V Tidwell and child Mildred with Robi Fowler as chauffeur traveled to Loving last Sunday evening in Mrs Crawford's car. They organized a Ladies Missionary Society at the Baptist church that evening. Seventeen workers joined the new society.
New Oxford single desks were bought for the 3rd and 4th grades, the only grades not yet equipped. An office in the new building is furnished to house school records and books, reflecting the board's policy of quality furniture. The Graham Schools boast strong study programs and encourage students to finish at Graham High School before pursuing other colleges. the opening is set for Monday September 4, 1911.
Postmaster Cunningham reports two new rural mail routes approved by the Post Office Department will begin September 1. Route 1 travels from Graham to Baty school house then Schlittler place and returns via the Henrietta road. Route 2 heads to Indian Mound school house then Grubb’s corner Fisher’s corner Loving road and back to Graham.
L A Harlin former county resident died of typhoid fever at his home near Petrolia Texas last Friday at 9 am. He was buried in Petrolia cemetery Saturday morning. He leaves a wife Ella Parker and two children. The wife’s family is noted as Mrs J M Parker and sympathy pours in from many friends.
A Monday evening blaze in Megargel ruined Morrison and Smith Lumber Co office and stock. The fire consumed hardware, doors, windows, paints and oils with only safe contents and lumber in sheds saved. Loss estimated between 1500 and 1700 dollars, partially insured. Cause unknown.
Mrs Emiline McBrayer died at her home in South Bend last Tuesday at age 83. She was buried in the local cemetery the next day after a long residence in the county. A member of the Methodist church she lived a consistent Christian life and leaves numerous friends offering sympathy.
The Commissioners Court met this week and ordered an election for September 23 to decide if bonds up to 100000 dollars will be issued to improve public roads. A full report of the court’s proceedings will appear next week.
On August 11 a miscellaneous shower honored Dr and Mrs Rouse as they leave the church September 1 for Howard Payne College Brownwood. Friends gathered at the Rickman home and walked to the pastor’s house with hymn singing and prayers. The group presented dry goods leather bag fans hose handkerchiefs linens and towels and wished them a successful year in the Master’s work.
Joseph Carter and Miss Ella Parsons wed at the bride’s parents home on North Elm Street with County Judge E W Fry officiating. Only close friends and relatives attended as congratulations and best wishes were offered for a long and happy married life.
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