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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
5
Local notes list business visitors like G C Boyle in Graham and Mrs M L Manning returning from Henrietta. Residents mention Christmas timing, Thanksgiving visits to Fort Worth and Dallas, and weekly travels to Wheeler, Mineral Wells, Archer City, and Oklahoma City. Oil interest grows as new investors arrive. wood and coal trades pick up.
The Starr Phonograph is promoted as an ideal family gift with demonstrations available at J L Woods Jewelry Store where customers can call to hear the phonograph.
The notice mentions Pear burners at Norris Johnson How using either kerosene or gasoline. It also reports social items: Mrs Rollie Voules returning from Waco for the State Teachers Association and Ed W Timmons arriving from Havre Montana to spend winter in Graham. Other notes include Thanksgiving turkey stock and wedding attendance of Miss Lucile Miller with Miss Berenice Miller from S M U Dallas. Santa Claus arrival and local visits are noted.
Apostrophe filled social event hosted by Miss Miller includes rook games and a large reveal in Gaston Hallam's presence. Guests include Miss Garrett, Miss Flanagan, and Mrs H E Griffin. a dog with a placard announces December 6 1917 as the wedding date for Lucile Miller and Thomas H Lee.
Local Board of Young County Texas outlines procedures for registrants to answer draft questionnaires. Citizens are urged to visit designated offices in Olney Newcastle Graham or at the Court House for guidance and no fees. The note thanks volunteers and lists contacts and recent local travel news.
The rainfall aided wheat growth and water supplies in some areas. Dr P B Brooks of Cualiacan Mexico visited his parents Mr and Mrs L P Brooks last week. Preston, who left Graham sixteen years ago, now living in Mexico, returned and was welcomed by many old friends.
A mistaken entry left an overcoat in J. J. Shoop's car after attending the Lyceum at Loving last night. The owner may claim the garment by visiting his home and identifying it.
The relatives deeply thank friends and neighbors for loving kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our loved one, Mrs. Annie Martin. We gratefully acknowledge expressions of sympathy in this hour of bereavement. Husband and children, Mother, Father, Sisters and Brother.
A fragmented notice touts the Woodyard trade offer with an emphasis on shipments and pricing. The readable portion mentions 16 and 3 figures tied to the deal, but the full terms are unclear.
Ford to wing car and Ford roadster sale. John Lower and Charlie Donnell visited from Murray on Saturday. He praised the rain and thought it would aid wheat and grass. Esq. W. J. Hughes of Ellisville and Rev. P. M. Cantrell, new Methodist pastor there, called at our office.
Posted allowed on my property. Persons caught so doing will be prosecuted. J. W. Moore, 4te No hunting nor oy Pee iv
A call from Rev and Mrs W Mayne and their young son pleased the congregation. Rev Mayne is the new pastor of the Methodist church. W C Groner and wife visited Saturday. Mr Groner and Mrs Fannie Bethel were married at Salesville on the 11th of last month.
The notice states a regular appointment at Heary Chapel on Sunday evening December 9 at 3 30. The public is cordially invited. A W Franklin, Pastor.
H. C. Williams and R. J. Johnson of Newcastle attended the sheriff's sales last Tuesday and secured several lots in their hometown. TW. W. Thomas and Clyde Poole Jean visited Monday and reported good rain and steady homeseekers and land buyers in their area. Rev. J R. Reynolds returned Tuesday from Dallas Baptist Sanatorium with improved condition and may lead services next Sunday if he continues to improve.
Notice of annual directors election for Graham National Bank to be held at the bank office in Graham Texas on Tuesday January 1918 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. This notice dated December 5 1917 signed by President Chas Gay.
Report notes pear burners at Norris Johnson hardware. Burns either kerosene or gasoline. A. C. Osmer visited from Newcastle on Tuesday. Bill Askew, a Young County soldier, returned from Camp Bowie for a few days with his parents in Mountain Home. Lieutenant Jack Doty, praised soldier, visiting his father B. S. Doty. Doty stationed at Fort Sill Tomton.
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