Death claims bright Evans in East Graham home
The Jackson family mourns ten year old Evans after a sudden illness blamed on food poisoning following a recent appendix operation. Rev Hall conducted the home funeral, with burial at Oakwood cemetery. Evans was beloved in the Presbyterian church Sunday school and Public school, leaving a large circle of friends.
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J. W. Jackson
Little Evans
Hall
Presbyterian Church
East Graham
Oakwood Cemetery
Jackson
Evans
Mrs J W Gallaher Hosts Graham Teachers Evening
Mrs J W Gallaher entertained the Graham teachers and friends from 8 to 11 30 o'clock assisted by Mrs Harry Graham Miss Corine and Blakey Gallaher Five tables played various games including Forty Two with Miss Atwood winning first prize and Mr Curry taking the booby prize Piano numbers by Mr Crabb and refreshments of salad course and chocolate marked the pleasant gathering Guests included Chas Gay J P McKinley D D Casenbary Horace Tidwell Fred Arnold and Leslie Scott from Graham Texas.
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Graham
Messrs
Chas
Gay
J. P
McKinley
D. D. Casenbary
Horace Tidwell
Fred Arnold
Leslie Scott
The Leader expresses condolences to grieving family
The Leader joins friends in sympathy during this sad hour. See Cupid at the Opera House Saturday night.
A Good Citizen Passes Away in Proffitt
C W Cole an honored Proffitt resident died December 6 1911 after a long illness born March 22 1851 in Barton County Georgia. He moved to Texas in 1880 lived in Oklahoma briefly and spent his last years in Proffitt beloved church member and a steadfast Mason. The community and The Leader extend condolences to his family. He was preceded by Mrs L W Walker whose death followed a long illness and a major operation in Fort Worth and burial at Clarks ville. her daughters Mrs Cooper and Mrs Parker and their husbands accompanied the remains.
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C. W. Cole
Proffitt
Mr. Cole
Barton County
Georgia
Texas
Oklahoma
Graham
Hle
The
Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Young County
L. W. Walker
Fort Worth
Clarksville
Cooper
Parker
Rain Brings Hope for Wheat in Orth Area
W C Mattison and son in law J M Farmer visited from Orth last Monday. Mattison said rain in his country is much better than in Graham and likely the best in four years, with wheat expected to greatly benefit.
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W. C. Mattison
J. M. Farmer
Orth
Oil interests in this country and future outlook
The piece notes crowding and data delays hindering oil industry reporting. It predicts rapid development, stating the country will become an oil field and that the next year will bring more progress than the last decade. A final teaser mentions Cupid at the opera house Saturday night.
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Graham
W C T U Organized at Graham in Temperance Effort
Mrs May Lavenell Woods national organizer lectured at Graham last Tuesday at 3 pm in the Methodist Church and again at 7:30 pm in the Presbyterian Church as the union formed. Seven women joined, officers elected include Mrs J W Akin Pres Mrs S R Crawford Vice Pres and Mrs W S McJimsey Ree and Cor Lee. A play A Scene in the Union Depot by Aline Johnson and her class drew a good crowd at the Opera House, showcasing Graham’s young talent and Miss Johnson’s teaching.
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May Lavenell Woods
Weans Christ In Temperance Union
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Akin
8. R. Crawford
W. S. MecJimsey
Ree
Cor Lee
Addie Graham
Treas
J. W. Paliaferro
Young People’s Legion Union
Union Depot
Aline Johnson
Opera House
Graham
Johnson
Cupid at Vassar at the Opera House
Pupils of Miss Kuykendall and local talent present Cupid at Vassar next Saturday night to benefit the Firemen's Band. The cast has rehearsed fully and promises an engaging college drama that audiences across America find popular. A wholesome, brightening story awaits in a homegrown outing for families.
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Cupid
Vassar
Christmas Bazaar at Nor Ris Building
The Ladies of the Christian Choresy invite you to view tomorrow and Saturday a display of attractive Christmas gifts at the Nor Ris building. Light refreshments will be served. Join in for social pleasure and a pleasant visit.
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Norris
Mrs. Price sells Gooseneck Bend farm to Rhodes
Mrs. D. S. Price sold her farm in Gooseneck Bend to J. L. Rhodes and plans to move with family in a few days to make her home at Topsy, Texas. W. S. Timmons suffered a light stroke while visiting his son Wallace on the Runnells Ranch. he has rallied and expects to return home soon.
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D. S. Price
Gooseneck Bend
J. L. Rhodes
Topsy, Texas
W. S. Timmons
Wallace
Runnells Ranch
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Eath
Mrs. J. W. Gallaher
Es Saat
Vassar—Opera House
Christian Church Bazaar
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