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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
7
Local notes list 8 per cent loans by E C Stovall and J F Arnold traveling to Electra oil field. Ads offer high market prices for turkeys hens eggs butter and furniture. Several residents and visitors from Texas and New Mexico are mentioned, plus church Christmas song service and funeral attendance.
Mrs. Linnie Gass arrived in Graham to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs F Herron. Her husband will arrive on Christmas Day.
Dr. W. M. Terrell and Jac C. Bower are in Fort Worth today. Tipton Smith from California visits for Christmas with relatives. Wash Robinson of Murray spent Monday and Tuesday in Graham. Burl Martin accepts a position with Joe Mabry in the tailor shop.
One bicycle in good repair. Call at Leader office for particulars. Virgil Eddleman has returned from Washington DC where he has been attending school. P. G. Cunningham was in town last Friday. He is preparing to move from South Bend to New Castle.
Little Cecil Ray Porter entertained several friends on December 10 1914 for his sixth birthday. Mrs Porter organized games and served cake lemonade and home made candy. Guests included J W McLendon Mitchell McLendon Mary Eddleman Donald Johnson and others who left with gifts and happy memories.
E C Stovall of Graham Texas offers Reeves traction engine and Red River special orator plus engine seeders and plows for cash or trade. Also selling two farms totaling 178 1 2 acres on easy terms. B A Holybee, now at Art Jones place in Tank Valley, plans irrigated farming and large melons next year, though estimates seem high for 1914.
Sunday congregation notes praise of good turnout last week yet some were absent. Next Sunday call for all present to attend and those who were absent to be in their places. Reminder to attend Sunday School and Christmas tree event on Christmas Eve. J Hall Bowman.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the First Baptist church met on Thursday December 11 with Mrs. Carmack. Twenty one answered roll call with a verse on Peace. Lessons on the death and resurrection of Christ were led by Mrs. N S Farmer. Collection 5.85. Next meeting with Mrs. N S Farmer on China. Thanks to Rutherford and Bower for Missionary Cars Nos One and Two. Also Dont Worry Club met at Mrs John H Wood’s with social chat and work. Members and guests enjoyed a salad course and coffee. The club meets December 30 with Mrs J T Cunningham.
Weigh your laundry week and deduct soap water costs to estimate 3e a pound. Call the Graham Steam Laundry. Mrs. Will Love returns to Fort Worth after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J H Cochran.
A stylish new line of dressers has arrived from Mathews and Norris, offering likely upgraded storage and finish options for bedrooms. The collection promises quality craftsmanship and a refined appearance.
The Moline Plow Co. touts its product line with claims of unbeatable listers and introduces the GOLDEN RULE Planter from the Ohio Cultivator Co. The planter features a new patent allowing the point to raise and lower without stopping during operation.
Local ad touts Spaulding hacks under 145 dollars with savings between 35 and 45 dollars. It also promotes Spaulding buggies at reduced prices. Encourages buyers to purchase for family and church outings during the holiday season.
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