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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
6
Advertisement states several grocers will give a full size 10 cent package of WAPCO STARCH free to the first customers after the ad appears. Each grocer will limit free packets to a specified number listed in the notice.
Wayne Weaver returns from Oklahoma and local residents appear in town on Tuesday. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs J Hudnall. Advertisements for SUPREME Fleur flour from Graham Milling Co and Gra ham Drug Co health products. Local hires at Independent Telephone Co and field work by Harry McGowan. City Bakery ownership transfer to Miss Kate Dieter and Oklahoma prospecting trip. Gra ham merchants order larger suits due to Union Restaurant customers. Cascasweet baby remedy recommended by mothers and compliant with pure food law. Baraca circle hosts a social at the pastorium with gate motif, conundrums, and a dessert service led by the social committee.
A vivid note describes a fine display of high grade toys at Sioan Drug Co. The item highlights holiday shopping with a focus on quality goods and local storefront presentation.
Patrons of Henry Chapel school plan a cake cutting Friday night December 20 to be used on the school house. Everyone is invited.
An advertisement urges readers with cough cold sore throat or chest complaints to use Simmon's Cough Syrup as a quick remedy promising relief and wellness.
Farmer Bro Warmonson preached Saturday Sunday and Sunday night drawing many listeners. A Saturday social at the Keen residence was enjoyed by young people. Peters and Keene visited the school on Friday. Box supper at the schoolhouse on the 25th to aid band expenses. Will Farmer carries a large cat foot for luck. Nine dogs bought by Mr. Farmer amid wild wolves and cats. Land cultivation increases and cattle do well. Dora Holt visiting Fort Worth. Bowman family away Christmas. Dr G W Bolin back from Mexico. Thompson moves from Lov ing to Mrs C C Gunningham s place with three children in school. Birthday party for Joe Hawkins. another at Ogle tree s. Hog killing time noted. School progress steady. Cox signs.
Sloan Drue Co Blue Terrell from Midway community yesterday. Flour made by Graham Milling WA. Jennings of Proffitt was an appreciated caller at the Leader office yesterday.
Sitoan Dive Co. A. N. Lewis visited Bryson last Monday. A. F. Stewart & Son offer Currants Citron Orange Peel and Figs. W. C. Burns supplies staple and fancy groceries on the East side square.
West Side Square reviews show Jim and Rafe Choate from True last Monday. Denton Flour arrived at A. F. Stewart and Son's. Fruit cakes fancy candies and confections offered for Christmas at W. C. Burns.
Arthur Posein of Sloan Drug Co. returns to work after a three week layoff caused by a severe burn from falling into a scalding hog-killing vat. The incident highlights the dangers in slaughterhouse operations and Posein resumes duties at the plant.
December 9 1907 list shows letters uncalled for including Miss Ruth Beard G A Cloud Miss Lena Falkner J Frank Frame Geo Miller Joe A Pickens Sheard uk Thornton Roberts Wood Edd Walls J J T two letters When calling for above letters say Advertised giving date J T Cunningham P M
B A Gatlin and family moved to a new home near Oakland and will be missed by the community. Walter Baker moved to the farm formerly owned by Gatlin. Ora Newman visited sister Mrs Stephens of Rocky Mound last week. O Hefner and family plan to move to Gertrude soon. Elisha Tedrow started at Loving school and says they believe in work there. Rev Richard Boyle preached at Pleasant View Sunday and is welcomed. Lillie Tedrow returned from an extended visit to her brother at Spring Creek. J Cross is staying at his son's near Spring Creek this week.
A North Carolina parent recalls how Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved their baby after measles led to bronchitis. Despite eight stores and two doctors, relief came only after using the remedy and the child recovered. The ad notes the product is safe and pleasant and available at druggists.
Chas Daniels of Bitter Creek bought a pair of red English Tamsworth hogs described as long-bodied and large framed, nearly calf height. He plans to raise the finest, best bred hogs in the country, with local optimism that his venture will prosper and inspire others to follow suit.
A. F. Steart & Son announce moving to the Red Front by January 1 and closing out their Texas Salt at 1.65 dollars per barrel. Non-specificities minimized. emphasizes sale price and the seller name.
W. E. Baker, sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery, offers tombstones from Cisco Marble Works and grave digging services. Rates listed are adults seven dollars and children five dollars with prompt, satisfactory filling of orders. Call for details.
Miss Annie Harrell returned home from Graham on Saturday accompanied by her brother W C Harrell and family and Mrs E C Stovall and son Norman. Bob Millican and family plan to move to Bradley Oklahoma to try the country, with a welcome back if they return. A fruit supper was enjoyed by local youngsters at J R Holcomb’s. Van Douglass visited Virgil Ingram, Rev A Crumpton preached a 20th century sermon at 11, prompting praise. Methodist Sunday school had a very good session and anticipates a lively week. Frank Harrell and Floyd Burgess rented 200 acres to work next year. J W Douglass and family moved to Salt Creek, yet remain available if home sick. R G Fickling went to Graham for lumber to finish his ranch house near Proffitt.
Notice requests all parties indebted to the Black Gin to call and settle debts and collect seed owed to them.
Program for the Fifth Sunday gathering at First Baptist Graham Texas begins Thursday night before the fifth Sunday in December. It lists sermons and sessions led by church figures such as Warren Cunningham J H Longan J L McCord and J L Roach, plus devotional services education reports and building and missionary meetings. A cordial invitation to all is extended.
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