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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
10
Auction catalog itemizes cash prices for farming gear including John Deere equipment. Items feature quantities and modest discounts with figures such as 11.10 and 83.65 alongside 30.00 and 2 inches noted, indicating sale pricing and product specs in a fragmentary listing.
Miss Annie Laura Kidwell daughter of L B Kidwell wed W L Moffitt of Attleboro Massachusetts at 2 30 PM Monday in a Methodist church ceremony officiated by Rev F E Singleton The couple left for Denver then San Francisco before touring the Far East for about a year The bride wore ark blue serge with an imported toque and a diamond pearl pin The groom came from a prominent Massachusetts family and is a rising partner in his firm.
Readable text presents a dramatic line invoking gods and a blessed crown linked to a person in his hometown within a larger wholesale jewelry factory setting. The fragment suggests a poetic or dramatic moment, lacking full context or clear attribution.
Health in this part of the county is good except Mrs Hinson and Mrs Campbell have been sick but are both better. A ten day revival led by Bro Hester in Loving was highly praised as one of the county’s best meetings. Firemen's Band to host True Cornet Band for a concert at the Graham park tonight at 9 after tent services.
A recently built Throckmorton home for A C Daws burned shortly after 11 PM last Monday. The Craig Brothers, the builders, lost about 300 in tools. The structure, valued over 5000, was not insured. Tom Riley, a former carpenter, was arrested on arson charges and released on 800 bond.
The Methodist Church schedules a Sunday morning sermon on The Life and Character of Balaam and an evening message Be ye filled with the Spirit. Rev A P Luips combe will preach in the pastor's absence. Everyone is welcome.
The American Woman's League chapter reports steady growth with five more full paid members and twenty in the county. If five more join and ten apply, a 2500 Chapter will be erected. notes of four dollars monthly accelerate full membership and access to courses, with discounted notes funding chapter houses and other improvements.
Mr Summey of Throckmorton county moves merchandise and goods, plans to begin business in September. Mrs W Stroud and Willie returned from Megargel. Willie Mayes family from near Graham visited Col J N Adair to meet Mrs Mayes sister from Haskell. Walter Douglas was in Olney. Baptist meeting ongoing with Dr Rouse delivering strong sermons. Rev Nash left for Loving to Bryson. Rev G W Black of Graham visited. Mr and Mrs Calvin of True attended meeting with Miss Bessie Calvin of Markley visiting. Charles Markum of Megargel was here. Hollis Moore and sister Minnie from south of Graham visiting J W Moore family.
Reported by A C Casey commissioner precinct No 4 Young County Texas a red and white spotted cow branded quarter circle F on left shoulder and cross Y on left hip eight or nine years old left with W C Graves eight miles north of Graham notice to prove or dispose of animal as law directs dated July 15 1910 A C Casey Com Pre No 1 Mrs Jack McCarroll and children of Bullard Texas visited J R McCarroll in town sickness prevented planned entertainment praising wood carving and burnt wood art Mrs Sue McCarroll with them to Dallas to visit daughter.
Satisfactory cleaning and pressing. Suits made to order. All work called for and delivered.
Advertising line announces hat cleaning and blocking service focusing on ladies wear with contact phones 8S. W. 51-3 Ind and 37-3.
The John E. Morrison Co promotes DIRECT FROM THE FLOUR MALLS Jacksboro brand flour. It claims saving intermediary profits allows offering high-grade flour at a reasonable price. Customers are urged to try the first sack or barrel to prove value.
W J Ragle visited from O ney last Saturday. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs R A Hawley yesterday morning August 31. Dr W M Terrell returned from Itasca after attending his dying father. The father died Sunday morning and was buried at Covington Monday.
Ten day preaching revival continues with large attendances. Bro Pearce delivers strong sermons converting many to a realization of sin. A number join the church, four of whom were baptized yesterday evening.
The Sabbath Schools were well attended though Rev. McMurry and Rev. Rouse were absent. Rev. Singleton preached on Elijah’s discouragement, and Rev. Caughran spoke on Temptations in Everyday Life to a large attentive crowd. Faith responses at the tent and a missions program at the Baptist Church followed with notable singing and readings highlighting sacrifice and devotion.
Estray notice for a horse described as about 15 hands high and aged 12 to 15 years, left with Tom Lindsey of Loving Texas Route 1 No 1. The animal has a missing brain and an identification mark on the right. If unclaimed, it will be disposed of as the law directs. Dated July 15, 1910. Com Prec No 1, Young County, Texas. Reported by A C Fou Commis t
Daily round trip rates to Chicago Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Denver Colorado Springs San Francisco Portland New York Boston Washington Buffalo Memphis Louisville Chattanooga and hundreds of other points. Sleeper service to Chicago and Kansas City daily. For trip anywhere write Puit A AurR
Epworth League meeting schedule includes song prayers and Bible readings led by Buford Snoddy Miss Bertha Eddjleman John Spivey Fannie Stoffers Sadie Martin J W Akin Lucile and Jo David Doty Lorena McFerran and two assistants The program features topics texts brief remarks an address open meeting and discussion on spiritual improvements and outcomes followed by a chain of sentence prayers and benediction.
W R Marsee of near Bryson told a Leader representative that except for a small area in his community the cotton crop will fail this year. He noted his own farm had more rain than most places and his cotton will do fairly well.
The Presbyterian meeting at the Upper Tank Schoolhouse has been postponed for the present. Rev. S. J. McMurry will fill his usual appointments at the church during this period.
A fire of unknown origin swept through Newcastle last Monday before 3 AM, destroying eleven buildings and causing about $20,000 in losses with little insurance. The flames began behind Aycock & Bullock’s grocery and swept the area including Newcastle Pool Hall, J. K. Whiteley’s grocery, Newcastle Land Company, Blanton & Cox barber shop, Sadberry’s Restaurant, Belknap Coal Company office, Jones & Cox druggists, Mrs. Chappell and Mrs. Holland millineries, and Keith’s Confectionery.
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