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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
3
The August 29 1907 local notes from Graham list movements and visits by residents including Dr L W Price in Galveston Miss Cliftie Eddleman in Mineral Wells and J J Jones of Mountain Home with several others visiting the city. District Court convenes Monday and numerous locals travel to events such as a big Christian camp meeting in Benjamin and Presbytery in Grandview. first cotton of the season arrives though gins not yet started.
Mrs Minnie Johnson wife of Ted Johnson died at their Graham home and will be buried today in Oak Grove cemetery. She leaves a husband and two small children. She was daughter of the late James M Birdwell and sister of Manse Birdwell a prominent stockman. The Leader extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Editor sick at home delays Olney Oracle publication from September 1. Rev. J. H. Fisher of Graham visits county to take subscriptions as authorized agent. Paper will honor his contracts and appreciates courtesies to him from the Oracle management.
W F Babb buys the Shumaker building on the west side of the square and leases it for one year to N Hall of Fort Worth who will stock up-to-date gent s furnishing goods. Hall plans to be ready by September 15 after purchasing a large northern stock.
A lengthy communication from Idem regarding the Jo Bailey matter is presented in type before final layout. It reflects Idem and Mr. Stinson's views and will be published next week due to local pressure.
For sale a three burner oil stove with one oven a kitchen cabinet Skel eton folding bed and an Edison phonograph with thirty records. Items unused over two months and not damaged. Sold cheap. Apply at this office for particulars.
720 acres of land for sale six miles north of Graham Texas including 60 acres in cultivation. Four wire fence everlasting water a four room house barn sheds good well on a public road. Asking 12 dollars per acre. See H M Yates at Commerce Hotel Graham Texas.
For sale or trade a three year old colt with show potential. Cash or trade. Apply to M. M. Burris in True, Texas.
Strayed in Graham Texas a red cow and red heifer yearling and a red steer yearling branded 700 on left side. Any information will be rewarded. Contact Wickey Moore.
The Graham Methodist revival starts Friday with evening services west of the church. A hundred new song books have arrived. Committees oversee tracts, junior choir, song books, music, organists, ushers, placement, finance, devotions, deputation, and women and men's meetings. Rev. Henry Stanford will lead singing. he is a VanderbiltQuartette member and trained in vocal music. Everybody invited. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for rheumatism relief.
J. J. Gray of Bitter Creek came to the city yesterday for the Farmers' Union gathering. A group from Abilene and Stamford traveled in three cars through Graham on Monday toward Mineral Wells. Mrs. M. M. Moseley, sick for ten days, is now reported improving.
Two purses with money have been lost recently. The owner can be located by returning them to M. A. Wallace at the courthouse. a reward is offered if the finder is unknown to the owner.
Hawkins Chapel reports dry but promising skies this morning and good community health. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs B A Gatlin on the 15th. Revival closed with several additions. Rev Snoddy assisted, Rev Little preached Monday. Quarterly conference attended. visitors include Scott Charley Baker from Parker County. Local visits noted among Oatman, Loving, Archer and Wise counties. reunion at Holliday planned by Hawkins family members. Teneva
The Public Schools of Graham will open September 2 1907. Parents urged to enroll children early and maintain regular attendance for best results. State apportionment at record levels this year aids nine month term and school growth. The board plans new buildings and an auditorium to accompany the Masonic building used for primary classes.
A. M. Bowen offers a liberal reward for information leading to the recovery of a black cow branded on the left shoulder and possibly cropped left ear. Contact Graham.
Piano, nearly new, offered for sale. Contact details shown as Address Box 25, City, tf for inquiries.
R Campbell Vice-President and W F Hutchinson Cashier swear the figures in the bank statement are true to the best of their knowledge. The document lists assets including loans and discounts 22521 19 overdrafts 919 82 and other items. liabilities show capital stock 10000 surplus 0 undivided profits 500 and deposits 34829 38. Notary A H M Anderson witnesses.
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