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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
8
Wright McClatchey returns from Waco and Miss Nell Graham comes home from Winslow Arkansas. Several locals visit, loans and watches repaired, and residents like J W Taylor and J W Rowles of Jean call at The Leader. The Bowler-out three reels shows at the opera house next Saturday.
Pleasant callers from Rock Creek community including Mr. and Mrs Neeley Olee Mr Annie Johnson and Miss Besgie Burk visited the Leadeg office yesterday in Gorman Texas.
Good Standard 8 oz. Duck at 6c per yard from Jno. E. Morrison & Co. An office note from E. C. Stovall invites loan and note sales with a warning that money matters may close soon near Beckham National Bank. Will Norman and wife, Harry Wadsworth and wife, Bess James, Mary Craig, and Dorothy Graham visited the Loving ranch near Jermyn Sunday.
An advert promotes ice tea as refreshing for warm days. It claims a blend of "the best ivas" crafted by W Iffidwell & Sons to make a perfect drink.
The ad touts Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as curing old sores and long standing cases. It claims healing and cleansing actions in one. Also offers piano and organ tuning and repair services by an expert with eleven years factory experience. Carroll Studio, Carroll, Texas.
The notice outlines residential and commercial electricity pricing. First 75 kW per month at 15 cents per kW, 75 to 125 kW at 13 cents, 125 kW and up at 11 cents. 220 volt motors 1 to 5 HP at 10 cents, 5 HP and over at a special rate. Residence rate 20 cents per kW. W F Babb Manager.
Mrs Art Ernest of Dallas spent two days here last week with her mother Mrs C T Horton Ed her son returning home with her after visiting his grandmother for some time
Mrs Mai Voules announces a private school will open the same day as the public school. Classes to be held in the Episcopal Sunday School room with tuition set at $1.50 per month.
J. W. Norton and J. Mitchum of Ivan visited The Leader office Friday claiming they are not as dry as the local section. Mitchum returned from a trip to Wise county last week, sharing impressions on the journey.
An old advertising item touts DR PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL as a surgical dressing that relieves pain and heals wounds. It notes prices of 25c, 50c, and 1.90 dollars.
Representative R. B. Humphrey of Throckmorton reports a hot and strenuous time at the Texas State Capitol during the special session. He notes folks were glad when it ended and mentions visits in Graham and the meal offerings of sliced boiled ham breakfast bacon and luncheon meats by Tidwell & Sons.
J. S and S Fisher enjoyed a visit at Indian Mound last Friday. Crops suffer damage from a breuth. Col S R Crawford came back Sunday with his brother Clint Crawford from Aanadeans New Mexico for his health, traveling by automobile from Olney.
Pony found in custody of J L Smith at his home near South Bend last week. A stray pony mare about fourteen hands high with roached mane is held for the owner who should see him at once.
The Ivan Gin Company advances for the season with ordered gin parts expected soon. Manager L. P. Kidd visited yesterday and left an order for gin books to be delivered within a few days.
Sam Beene of Roby Texas offers two farms for sale near the county seat Fisher County 80 acres and 120 acres. He will trade for Young County land and pay the difference if any.
Notice from E. W. Fry County Judge that the first and third Tuesdays each month are set to hear applications for Confederate pensions.
Rest property listing describes sale of land with 50 by 200 foot lot two blocks from a new school building. Features include good out buildings and no well of water. Bargain terms offered by I Tidwell and Sons.
A humorous ad notes a mother who believes photographs prove her beauty will remain in demand as she considers portraits for her children. The copy suggests making an appointment at Chism's Studio to capture her timeless allure.
Forest Halsey presents The Bawler-out in a three reel program at the opera house. Performances promise brisk pacing and lively humor as audiences fill the venue.
A light brown and white grown female bird dog with a curved tail worn on a collar and ring is lost. The dog answers to Any and is hoped to be returned for a reward. Contact W. A. Morris or W. C. Bell for recovery.
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