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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1917

Page

5

Local notes from multiple towns include visits and a birth

Local notes report Miss Elizabeth Hall returning from Dallas and Miss Birdie Hogue visiting Dallas this week. J S Chigwell spent Saturday in Mineral Wells, Nat Prite and family visited Weatherford, Ben Johnson and Jesse Fore were in Mineral Wells, Rev and Mrs Gary L Smith visited Sherman, and a girl born to Mr and Mrs Grady Fletcher at Jean on August 27. Several families traveled among Olney Albany Moran Graham Newcastle Fort Worth and Post City, with sightings of repairs and community notices as well.

Work Mule for Sale and Local Notices

Work mule for sale listed at Norris Johnson Hardware. Cotton prices high and satisfactory to producers. Miss Etna Wilkinson from Prof fitt visiting Miss Pearl Matthews. Lost near the square, sterling silver coin purse with coat of arms and chain.Notify the office. John Orrell, injured at the Farmers Union Gin, recovering and progressing toward mobility.

John Orrell Farmers Union Gin

Knitted Wipes or Sponges Pattern for Red Cross Aid

Materials include M and K Cotton No 10 four ply and stocking yarn four skeins with size 11 needles. Instructions cover cast on 68 stitches, ribbed sections, heel turn, pick up stitches along heel, foot shaping, and toe reductions to finish a pair of knitted items for Red Cross aid.

Local Visitors Stop by R F Short Co Head Millimer

Mrs Catherine Davis arrived Sunday night from Dallas to join R F Short Co as head millimer. Mrs G A Terrell and Miss Roxie Williams of Newcastle visited Mrs Pearl Manedville this week.

Catherine Davis Dallas R. F. Short & Co Millimer G. A. Terrell Roxie Williams Newcastle Pearl Manedville

School Boarders Wanted Rooms and Board Available

Mrs. M. M. Lester advertises rooms and board at reasonable rates, contact Indiana phone 72-4 for details.

M. M. Lester Ind

Local Attorneys and Visitors Traveled in Texas Towns

Attorneys C F Marshall and B W King spent Friday and Saturday in Mineral Wells and Fort Worth. S E Shoultz of Luton was Graham guest of district clerk Willie Riggs last week. Misses Alice Lilly and Norma Brown of Jacksboro visited Miss Agnes Craig last Saturday. Miss Aytechie Chism and her grandmother Mrs Brown returned from an extended stay in Mineral Wells.

C. F. Marshall B. W. King Mimeral Wells and Fort Worth S. E. Shoultz Luton Graham Willie Riggs Alice Lilly Norma Brown Jacksboro Agnes Craig Aytechie Chism Mrs. Brown

Mrs Horton Returns to Dallas After Property Improvements

Mrs. C. T. Horton has returned to Dallas following notable improvements made to her local property.

C. T. Horton Dallas

Lost bay mare branded M on left shoulder

Bay mare missing from Graham Texas with an M brand on the left shoulder. Dee James offers a reward for information leading to recovery. Contact Graham Texas.

Dee James Graham Texas

Local Visitors and Family News Updates

F. M. Bird of Newcastle visited Monday with his son Dennis now in the navy in New York City. W. J. A. Cooper M. A. Wallace and son Max returned Tuesday night from an automobile trip to Oklahoma. Dr George C. Kindley of Dallas is visiting his parents and relatives north of town.

F. M. Bird Newcastle Dennis Navy New York City W. J. A. Cooper M. A. Wallace and Son Max Points Oklahoma Geo. C. Kindley Dallas Mrs T. F. Kindley

Rooms to Rent in Quiet Home by Maupin

Light housekeeping offered with or without furniture by Mrs. M. M. Maupin. Private rooms available in a calm residence with flexible terms and nearby amenities. Ideal for single occupants seeking simple lodging.

M. M. Maupin

Local visitors bid farewell after weeks of hospitality

Mrs LeVeaux who visited her daughter Mrs F F Parrish for several weeks left Friday for Cisco. Mrs Henderson of Mineral Wells and Miss Edith Wathen of Dallas were guests of Miss Mary Craig in the past week.

Mrs. Henderson Mineral Wells Edith Wathen Dallas Mary Graig

Belmont Hotel Seeks Boarders For School Pupils

Rooms and board offered at Belmont Hotel by Mrs. J. W. Saye. Co. B. Jones departed for Ballinger after learning his nephew was killed by a live wire. Mrs. Alf Wright and infant visited, with Mr. Wright and his mother from Connor Creek joining them for the weekend.

Belmont Hotel J. W. Saye Co. B. Jones Ballinger

Ford Agency Joins Graham Auto Supply Co

The Ford Agency has been placed with The Graham Auto Supply Co for cars and supplies. As sole agents, they will carry a full stock of parts. A skilled team of mechanics and assistants will handle all car trouble. Call to experience quality work.

Ford Graham Auto Supply Co

Town Welcomes Captain Burnett and Fort Worth Visitors

Captain J. W. Burnett, from near Fish Creek, reports a lovely community. Mrs. Gus Jones and her children from Fort Worth arrived Sunday night to visit her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. S. D. Cook, and brother County Treasurer C. J. Cook.

J. W. Burnett Fish Creek Gus Jones Fort Worth S. D. Cook C. J. Cook

Good windmill and tank bargain offered

Mrs. Irene McLaren advertises a windmill and 4950 gallon tank at a bargain. Mrs. W C Harrell and her children visited from Newcastle on Sunday to meet Mr Harrell who with H L Morrison returned from the northern markets Sunday.

Irene McLaren W. C. Harrell Newcastle Harrell H. L. Morrison

Farmers Union Gin Ready With New Machinery

The Farmers Union gin is now ready for business featuring improved machinery including a double cleaner and boll breaker. Manager I. B. Padgett announced the opening and urged local farmers to bring in their cotton promptly.

Farmers Union I. B. Padgett

Minister T. M. Cunningham Heads to Stamford After Fort Worth Presbytery

Rev. T. M. Cunningham departed yesterday by car to Strawn with his mother visiting Mrs. Owens, formerly of this place. He will attend Presbytery in Fort Worth before starting his new work at Stamford.

T. M. Cunningham Yetestday Strawn

Mrs Myrtle Anderson Visits Relatives in Villa Falls

Mrs Myrtle Anderson and her daughter Miss Leona spent last week in Villa Falls visiting Mr and Mrs W Hinsom. Charles Wynne Jr of New Orleans stayed Thursday and Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs C B Wynne and plans to enter army service soon.

Myrtle Anderson Leona Villa Falls Apson Mr. W. Hinsom Charles Wynne, Jr New Orleans

Unclear fragment from September notice at Samic factory

Fragmentary text mentions September 10 and a Samic factory work context with Mae Voules as a possible name. Details are incomplete and exact event or purpose not stated.

Iseamy

Boone Party Plans Monthlong Oklahoma Visit

T. W. Boone of Spring returned home from Ivan where Rev. A. B. Milam had been visiting Boone and Mrs. W. H. Logan. The party, including Miss Graham Logan and Tom Farmer of Chicago, left for a monthlong trip through Oklahoma and other points, traveling with Mrs. Logan.

T. W. Boone Spring Ivan Tee Beem Rev. A. B. Mi Rev Milam Mr. Boone W. H. Logan Graham Logan A. J. Wa Perrin Mesgan Tom Farmer Chicasha Oklahoma

For Sale Dwelling and Property in Graham

For sale in Graham two properties offering substantial rooms and amenities. One residence with seven rooms a large bath sleeping porch barn smoke house and more on an 11 acre lot near High School and convent. Also another home with ten rooms 2 acre lot and additional buildings including a wagon barn and camp house. Small payment long time eight percent interest offered by R. A. Pett.

Graham Convent High School Olney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Man With Beckham National Bank Graham, Texas Elizabeth Hall J. S. Chigwell Minera Wells Miss Birdie Hogue Nat Prite Weath Ben Johnson Jesse Fore Nineral Wells Gary L. Smith Sherman Grady Fletcher Jean Mrs. Wright McClatchy Jerry Albany R. E. Graves Bryson Western Counties W. C. Burns Cleveland Ellis A. C. Bentley J. F. H. Crabb Henry Schuster J. H. Lindsay Post City J. J. Scott D. G. Vick Moran Norris-Johnson Hardware Company Etna Wilkinson Proffitt Bolding & Lunn W. N. Lunn Olney, Texas RED Cross Department A. B. Casburn Alf Wright Baby B. Kramer Mr. Wright Connor Creek MO. E. Morrison Co The Ford Agency Mae Voules
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