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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
7
Boxed ad itemizes 75¢ tissues 82 inch wide and 49¢ clean age. One lot of 15 dresses in voile swiss organdy valued to 12.50 each. Final clean-up prices set at 6.95.
Miss Hattie Martin visited Graham yesterday while Mr. J. C. Lovelace returned to work at the bank after an absence. Mrs. Lytt Rogers is ill with typhoid fever. Miss Pearl Lowery has joined Street and Company. Prince Corley visits relatives at Wizard Wells this week. Fred T. Arnold was in Wichita Falls on legal business. E. B. Allen of Dallas visits his sister L. B. Scott. John B. Wood trips to Abilene. Earl Wheat in the city Saturday. Willie Saubter and wife welcome a son born August 17. J. G. Harris visits Stamford last week. Judge and Mrs. R. E. Erwin attend Breckenridge events Tuesday. A. E. Caldwell visits Dallas earlier this week. Ridley Edd and Silas Jeffery in town today. Western county reports good rains. Olney area raided on a cricket game. Mrs. Reagan and three children leave for Jacksboro and Weatherford. Mr. Reagan died recently. Monnie Hutchison returns from Oklahoma after several weeks away.
Mr and Mrs Benton Kramer returned Friday night from Arkansas where they had been visiting the family of their daughter Mrs Alf Wright for several weeks.
Mrs. T. A. Deats of Albany visited her son P. K. Deats and family. Mrs. J. C. Sensibaugh of Jermyn visited her daughter Mrs. Ed Cox last Friday. Mrs. Henry Forrest and children have been visiting relatives at Bryson for several days. Mrs. G C Miller returned from Mexico where she spent the summer.
Mr. R. F. Short of Dallas is a business visitor in Graham this week, while City Secretary T. E. Wallace returns from a brief visit to Oklahoma.
Mrs A T Barrett and her children are visiting relatives in Fannin County, sightseeing and staying with extended family during their trip.
Reverend J. E. Evans and his family came back last Friday after visits to Odessa and other West Texas locations.
Superintendent H H Avants and his family came back Monday after a visit to Wise and Jack counties, with details of their trip and impressions shared.
Mrs M M Wallace and daughter Mrs Corbett and Mrs W E Eddle man are in Mineral Wells. Mrs Claudia Howard and Mary Louise were Breckenridge visitors Tuesday. Mr J A Martin of Olney was a Graham visitor. County Attorney John B Rhea was in Olney on office business. A E Caldwell and daughter Nell returned from a West Texas trip. Mr and Mrs Nolan Smith moved to Dallas for oil work. Miss Myrtle Kemp returned from Mullin visit.
A new son has been stopping at Mr and Mrs Floyd Watson since August 13, exchanged warm greetings and family joy marking a welcomed addition to the household.
Mr. Jason Mayes had an infected eye for two weeks but shows clear improvement with diminishing symptoms and ongoing care.
Mrs. John H. and Mrs. John B. Wood visited relatives in Abilene during the previous week.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Wigley of Wichita Falls were in Graham yesterday for unspecified reasons, stopping briefly in the town.
Mr. J. T. Rickman, a business visitor, travels through Dallas and other cities this week to meet clients, discuss partnerships, and explore market opportunities. He plans in person discussions with local firms and return soon.
Mr. Sam Goldwater of Banger was a business visitor in Graham this morning.
New style hats now arriving. Street & Co presents ladies fall millinery while Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Price and daughter Miss Ina Mae tour Waco this week. J. W. McLendon has recovered from a mild bout of typhoid fever.
Mrs. D W Dickenson of Loving visited relatives in Graham, sharing extended family connections and local social ties during the outing.
Wright McClatchey of Olney toured Graham on a business visit, meeting local contacts and checking on potential deals during his trip.
Mr. W. A. Ribble, previously ill with typhoid fever for several weeks, is now convalescing.
A boy in a recent juvenile court trial received a sentence to the Gatesville training school.
Deputy Sheriff Blackie DeGraffenreid travels to New York to participate in what is described as one of the world's biggest rodeos. The event draws widespread attention as a major equestrian and rodeo showcase with notable riders and spectators.
Fall dresses in fine wool and silk are now on display showcasing stylish textures and palette choices. The collection highlights craftsmanship and seasonal silhouettes ideal for chilly weather.
Mr Clyde Guinn is reported absent from his place at Street and Company while on vacation, leaving no notice of his whereabouts or expected return date.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Williams, plus Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Askew, came back Friday from a visit to New Mexico. They reported a great trip.
Mr J G Coleman and son Eugene with two daughters are visiting Fort Worth and Whitesboro, adding to local social activity and family travel notes.
Mr and Mrs Riley Gibbs and their son arrived home last Friday after a Colorado trip during which they encountered a snow storm on Pike's Peak.
Reverend G W Black preached at Tank Valley last Sunday and attended two Sunday Schools besides preaching two or three times.
Rev and Mrs T E Bowman and daughter Miss Mary returned Monday from a vacation trip to Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Miss Gladys Fowler fell at the Baptist church Sunday night sustaining considerable bruising but not serious injuries.
Miss Amy Robertson arrived from Denver Colorado on Saturday to spend several days with her mother Mrs. M. M. Lester.
Mr and Mrs Will Hackley of Wichita Falls were visiting in the city Sunday.
Mr. W. J. A. Cooper was in Olney Monday on business for the sheriff's office.
Mr. S. H. Rider of Wichita Falls visited Graham last Friday and Saturday, staying for a short social visit and local meetings.
Mr and Mrs W D Spivey and their son left Sunday to visit relatives in Oklahoma City.
Mr. F. H. Bowron attended the Northwest Texas Press Association gathering in Wichita Falls on the previous Friday and Saturday.
James Alden and Howard Bowron returned Saturday from Palacios where they attended school during the summer session.
A large assortment of new fall dress fabrics in silk and woolen materials has just been received. The collection features a wide range of textures and colors for the season.
Mr and Mrs H L Morrison have come back from New York and other markets where they shopped for the John E Morrison Company.
Gus Spivey is on vacation this week with fellow post office employees noting he spends the holiday near Finis. The report highlights colleagues’ observations of his travel plans during the break.
Mrs. W. V. Dye and her children came back last Sunday after visiting relatives in Newark and Fort Worth for several days.
Street and Company announces a fresh stock of fall ginghams with many special sale bargains available. The notice encourages customers to visit and shop the new fabrics.
Work on paving the square started this morning but faced a delay of a few days. Officials hope to push the project to completion despite the setback. Gravel for the square has been on site for several days.
Mrs Earl Mathis and two children are recovering rapidly from burns received last Thursday when gasoline used in an iron ignited.
A new Bargain Balcony launches on Saturday September 1 offering surprise bargains. The notice highlights a grand opening with discounted items and special offers for shoppers.
Committees plan the Young County Fair scheduled for November 8 to 10. Residents are urged to contact committees now and start preparing displays.
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