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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
5
Graham residents greet travelers from Olney Murray Proffitt and Palo Pinto while business trips, health updates, and social events fill a week. Notables include Dr G W Durham’s health improvement, J A Bellomy visiting family, and school year plans as Henry Moore and Punch Yancy appear in Graham.
County Superintendent R Lanpsry states the state and county apportionment for the year starting September 1 1910 is 6.65 per capita. Contracts on file in the roster will be approved as soon as the county apportionment is prepared, not later than September 1.
A Philathea pin was found on the lawn near the band stand in court house park. Owner can claim it by describing it at the Leader office.
Misses Eula and Allie Logan returned Monday night from a visit with friends in Goree and Knox City. Why rent when you can buy a home at reasonable price and on easy terms. See us at once. Young County Abstract & Title Co., Graham, Texas. P. Otts, a leading farmer in Huffstuttle country, was in the city on business the first of the week. We can handle a few good mules and horses as part of cash payment on a neat tract of land. Young net Abstract &
Mrs. B. E. Pritchard returned last Saturday from a trip to New Mexico where she took up a claim. She spoke highly of the country and noted that a good rain fell while she was there.
Mrs Maces will open her private school on Monday September 5. Monage respectfully solicited.
Sam Williams and Jim Barker visited Saturday after hauling two loads of lumber for R. M. Williams to improve his Duff Prairie area farm. Local youths inquire about board for the next school term and possible work for meals. those interested should contact Supt. Edgar McLendon. Also note malaria season and a local notice touting Prickly Ash Bitters as a preventive.
Snoddy requests two boarders for the school season. The home is near the new college and offers accommodations for students staying in town.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church held their monthly missionary meeting at Mrs. Jno. EK. Morrison's home with ten members present and guests Mesdames Bryan Kay Baynes E H and H L Morrison. The program led by Mrs. McMurry covered Matthew chapter ten and readings from The Missionary and other papers. A China letter and a piece on The Medical Missionary plus a Great Physician duet were shared. The group offered the Mexican missionary on the Texas border support and planned to meet again with Mrs. Owen under the keyword beloved. Refreshments of cream and cake followed hosted by the hostess and her daughters.
W Junker president calls Young County Union meeting to be held in Graham on September 1. He urges all locals to send delegates, warning of important business and urging attendance for matters to be addressed.
The community reports Brother Hester leads a meeting drawing strong local interest. A singing school led by Mr Moreland of Olney gains attention. Ben Barrett and Miss Emma Cunningham wed last Saturday. Emmett Ramsey and cousin Vesper Cook visited Archer county. W T McBee family visited Throckmorton recently. Mrs E T Slater left to assist a ill brother. Miss Tina Say and Carrie Haskins visit friends here. Light showers revived late cotton.
Mrs J A Bryant of Oklahoma writes to Graham Leader reporting she is improving but relapsed on the 18th and remains very feeble. She planned to return home next week but cannot yet say when.
A trial offer is requested for using a Singer sewing machine at home. The message mentions W. P. TFuteMings as the requester.
A Graham Texas citizen endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven kidney remedy after ten years of trouble. The testimonial claims the pills restored kidney function and provided lasting relief. Sold at Graham Drug Co, price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Jean Sloan came from Grand Prairie to be with his wife and kids visiting Mrs. Sloan’s parents Mr and Mrs Boon Davis. Mrs Connally and children visit her mother at Antelope. Mrs T M Moore visits her daughter at Whitt. Oscar Strouds return to Hill county after visiting here. Ruby Webb returns from Megargel visiting the Markum family. Dennis relatives from Hunt county visiting. Hewry family from Parker county visiting W H Cantwell. Mrs Gregg of Markley visits daughter Dr Connally. Born to George and wife a girl on Saturday August 20. Mrs Stroud and Willie visit Megargel. Baptists begin meetings Friday night with Dr W T Rouse from Graham assisting Brother Mayes and Rev Nash. Neal Cantwell and family from Markley visiting his parents. ANON.
The Farmers Union Cotton announces ongoing ginning operations and invites local businesses to schedule and participate, signaling continued readiness for seasonal cotton processing and support for growers.
Jerry Moreland visited from Huffstuttle country last Tuesday. Beulah Goode of Arkansas is staying with her sister Mrs. Sam Criswell in this city. Mrs. S. R. Jeffery and child return today from Mexia visits. Bee Howard, longtime county poor house resident, died last Thursday and was buried in Oak Grove cemetery Friday. Mrs. W. M. Matthews and nephew Doak Mathews left for McKinney to visit relatives.
The U D C gathered at J H Cochran’s residence last Thursday August 18. Miss Jamie Stafford shared Europe trip experiences and promised more talks. The program featured roll call, readings on women of the sixties, Confederate history topics, music, papers, and poems led by Mrs Manning and others.
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