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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1910

Page

5

Eliasville Community News Recaps Health and Local Happenings

In Eliasville Vera Donnell shows improvement after illness. Mrs Dan Pratt of Ranger had appendix surgery in Abilene and is recovering well. Sunday Schools were well attended and the Methodist Church did not hold preaching this month. W J Hughes started sand-bed work on the Eliasville Graham road east of town. Several locals visited Graham and Crystal Falls. Tom Billingsly and Eva Keller wed in Johnson County. Mrs W P Stinson remains ill. J U G

Vera Donnell G. W. Pratt Dan Pratt Ranger Texas Abilene Rev. Thomas Crystal Falls W. J. Hughes Eliasville Graham W. T. Donnell James Price Jim Tom Billingsly Eva Keller Johnson County W. P. Stinson W. W. Cunningham

Death and health notes from Cedar Creek and area

S. M. Valentine died November 28 while traveling with his wife en route to Merkel Texas to settle. He was highly respected after thirty years in the community and had designated his burial site in Veal's Creek cemetery. Also: Lou Cretsinger's spider bite illness is improving. Fine rains boosted small grain, and local school under Prof. Walter Braddock is progressing well.

S. M. Valentine Merkel Texas Mr. Valentine Veal’s Creek Walter Braddock Braddock Cedarite

Burglary Charge Leads to Gould Arrest at Loving

R. E. Gould, a section hand on the G. T. & W., was arrested at Loving last night on a burglary charge and jailed. The Morrison Co. store at Loving was broken into December 3, with a shotgun, a target, gloves, caps, pocket knives and shells stolen. Examining trial time not yet set.

R. E. Gould Loving Jno. E. Morrison Co Gould

Local Union Seals Sunday Wedding of Owen and De Long Family

Sunday morning witnessed the marriage of Miss Nova De Long and Marshall Owen after a trip to South Bend where Rev Reagan united them. The bride is the second daughter of Henry and Mrs De Long, granddaughter of Elias DeLong after whom Eliasville was named. The groom is the eldest son of Ben and Mrs Owen.

Marshall Owen Henry DeLong Nova South Bend Reagan Elias DeLong Eliasville Ben Owen Bng Happy Wale

Vaudeville at Orpheum Impresses Graham Crowd

The Orpheum Theatre last Monday night drew a very large audience and pleased all, hailed as the best entertainment yet in Graham. Manager Geo Harris reports ongoing negotiations with several fine companies and has booked upcoming star acts, including The Two D's in a three night stand. Each evening features vaudeville plus 2000 feet of new moving pictures for two shows at 20 cents, with children at 10 cents.

Orpheum Theatre Graham Geo. Harris Orpheum* Theatre

Christmas is for Men Women and Children

S. B. Street & Co. promotes a Christmas season appeal aimed at men women and children with goods and services likely offered for holiday needs and gifts. The notice emphasizes inclusive festive shopping and community spirit.

S. B. Street & Co

The Band Concert at Court House Ends in Mixed Fortunes

The Band concert at the Court House last Monday night drew a good crowd despite rain. Receipts were 119.55 with expenses 59.75 leaving 59.80 toward the 80.00 band stand debt. Net profit fell short of merchants prizes, but socially it was a grand success for the town.

Court House

Newland Bar Christmas and S B Reed Co Advertisements

Mrs Belle Reeves visiting her brother Postmaster J T Cunningham departs for New Orleans to spend the winter. A. O. Condron stands trial at Haskell for sheriff Spurlock killing at Throckmorton last fall. Hearing for Overcash expected today. Baptist Church teachers display lessons in Primary and Cradle Roll rooms inviting parents to inspect. County Judge E W Fry and road committee on a proposed city to Newcastle road, hoped to be opened soon.

Belle Reeves City J.T. Cunningham New Orleans A. O. Condron Haskell Spurlock Throckmorton Overcash Condron Baptist Church E. W. Fry Commissioner’s Court Newcastle

Fine Reds Acquired by Gilt Edge Poultry Yard Owner

W F Babb proprietor of the Gilt Edge Poultry Yards at Graham received four Rhode Island Red chickens for 31.00 yesterday. The birds are not better than his current stock, but aim to renew bloodlines and maintain his yard's high standard.

W. F. Babb Graham Rhode Island Babb Dallas

Businessmen of Graham to close December 26

A list of Graham merchants including R. L. Reed & Co The Racket Store W S McJimsey Graham Tailor Shop B A Snoddy W S Tidwell Sons Mabry Sons Spivey Eddleman A F Stewart Son Eddleman Bros Jno E Morrison Co Kidwell Cooper Graves Ward Hallam Henderson Matthews Dowdle Price Bros D G Vick Co Lyon Hardware Co R F Short Co Poley Kidney Pills advertised as a tonic for kidneys and bladder sold by Graham Drug Co.

Graham R. L. Reed & Co W. S. McJimsey Graham Tailor Shop B. A. Snoddy W. S. Tidwell & Sons Mabry & Sons Spivey & Eddleman A. F. Stewart & Son Eddleman Bros The Jno. E. Morrison Company Kidwell & Cooper, Graves & Ward Hallam & Henderson Matthews & Dowdle Price Bros D. G. Vick & Co Lyon Hardware Co R. F. Short & Co S. B. Street & Co Graham Drug Co

Eliasville J U G show a lively December concert

On Monday night December 26 Eliasville will stage an entertainment by thirty young ladies of the J U G to benefit Public School Buildings. Admission for adults is 15 cents and for children under twelve 10 cents.

Eliasville

Christmas church services at Methodist Church

There will be the usual service at the Methodist Church Sunday morning and evening with preaching by the pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 Junior League at 4 00 Senior League 6 30 and evening services at 7 p m Everyone is welcome F E Sineleton Pastor. Also note LYON DWARE Co featured as a nice Christmas present option.

Methodist Church F.E. Sineleton

Candy ad touts Ramer's treat as best in town

An ad snippet touts Ramer's Candy as the best and invites readers to try Gay and Fiave it for the recognized top confection.

Gay & FI

All a Mistake to be staged at the Opera House

The High School pupils will perform the comedy All a Mistake at the Opera House next week. Exact date to be announced. Proceeds go to buying a piano for the school. Graham residents urged to attend. A cough remedy note advertises Ballard's Horehound syrup at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by All Druggists.

Opera House Graham Ballard

Cupid's Conquests

County Clerk D. D. Casenbary has issued marriage licenses to F. A. Clarida and Miss Ida Stiffiler Ernest Cain and Miss Coletha Kerr Marshall Owen and Miss Nora DeLong C. W. Burton and Miss Emma Harper Grover Gallaher and Miss Mary Belle Carter Henry Johnson and Miss Arrillo Grimshaw J. M. Garvin and Miss May Galla her Joe A. Chappell and Miss Bessie L. Calvan Jimmie Choate and Miss Myrtle Keith.

D. D. Casenbary Joe A. Chappell Bessie L. Calvan Jimmie Choate Myrtle Keith

For Sale at our store Cut Glass Water Set

For Sale at our store a beautiful Cut Glass Water Set. Stop Renting. Only 1-10 cash and balance two to ten years at Spercent. Best open prairie land fenced near school gin and railroad E. 8. GRAHAM Graham Texas. Just received some nice boxes of candy. Gay & Fuint.

Lyon Hardware Co Spercent Graham Graham, Texas

Education meeting to draw Texas teachers to Abilene

The State Teachers Association holds its annual session in Abilene from December 28 to 30, 1910. Texas teachers gather to discuss What is Texas doing for the cause of education outside regular schools, with Supt. P. W. Horn guiding a strong program. Young County figures among the attendees as educators anticipate a cordial welcome. Dr Shoop Cough Remedy is endorsed for its safe, child friendly formula, sold by Graham Drug Co.

State Teachers’ Association Abilene Texas Supt P. W. Horn Houston

Citation by Publication in Young County Texas

Court commands M Clark to appear before Justice Court Precinct One in Graham on last Monday in December 1910 to answer Lyon Hardware Co suit filed October 31 1910 docket 898 for 102.20 plus interest costs and attorney fees. Publication required weekly for four weeks prior to return day. residence of Clark unknown.

Young County Young M. ©. Clark Justice Court of Texas Graham Lyon Hardware Company Clark

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Cedar Creek Lou Cretsinger Owen-Delona Newland Bar S. B. Eet & Co Ss. B. Reet & Co Silk S. B.street & Co Lyon Dware Co Cupid F. A. Clarida Miss Ida Stiffiler Ernest Cain Coletha Kerr Her State OF County OF Young A. D E. E. Hall Justice of the Peace Kansas City ST. Louis Chicago Puri A Auer G.P.A Ft. Worth Graham Barber Shop Weir & Yancey Prof C. A. Duddy Anna Eva Fay Graham Drug Company
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