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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
5
Local notes record visits from Mur ray and Spring Creek residents Dan Cussenbary Tom Hamilton and Charlie Baugh along with shopping trips by Miss Maggie Kramer Minnie Tyra and Mrs Mayes. Vaughan Co offers a cut glass punch bowl and fresh candies while other entries note banking drafts Beekham Nat s Bank and a trip to Fort Worth by W F Phillips family.
A good overshoe was found in front of the Beckham National Bank. The owner may reclaim it by calling and paying the notice fee.
Direct from owner E H Morrison offers two improved farms for sale on easy terms. Attractive proposition with clear ownership and straightforward purchase.
A Music Store offered all kinds of fireworks and toy pistols along with a munition. Beckam National Bank advertised drafts at lower prices than money orders available elsewhere.
All parties are hereby notified not to hunt on my land and any violator will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. QO. A McBrayer.
The regular annual meeting of Beckham National Bank shareholders for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year will be held at the bank in Graham on January 12, 1909, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. BECKHAM NATIONAL BANK.
Will Harmonson died of pneumonia at his mother Mrs. A Harmonson's home in the Indian Mound community last Tuesday morning and was buried in Oak Grove cemetery yesterday. The mother receives the community's heartfelt sympathy.
Mrs J H Fisher concluded a two week stay with her granddaughter Miss Mary Virginia Kinnibrough in Davidson Oklahoma and traveled back to New Castle before arriving home last Thursday night.
A team of work horses offered for sale by S. B. Street and Company. Terms include part cash with balance payable on time.
H. K. Ragland advertises a cream separator for sale at a low price. Contact via this office or address the owner in Graham for details.
Schriner's stick pin missing in Graham last week. Finder who returns it to 8S. B. Street & Co. will receive a reward.
See J. A. Baker or Beecher M. Baker for selling hides or furs. They pay the highest market price and can be found at the Graham Hotel.
Advertises one or two women boarders needed at a Graham Texas residence near the school and business area. Provides mailing address P. O. box 232 for replies.
A notice from the Building Committee announces lime barrels and hundreds of feet of dimension lumber including 2x6 and 2x8 in various lengths. The materials are claimed to be good as new and cheaper than elsewhere. Call at the office or address the committee.
One half mile from depot and forty two acres offered for trade. Entry lists an improved truck farm as a candidate for exchange. Contact Art Ernest at J B Norris Hardware Co for details and negotiations.
Foreign land notes discussed with advice to send money for land payments or interest via Bank Draft from Beckham National Bank in Austin. Bank Drafts are promoted as better and cheaper than money orders for such transfers and payments.
A box supper will be held at Salem on December 25 to raise funds for the Graham mission parsonage debt. The event is a good cause and all are invited to attend.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy says three years ago a graveyard cough nearly killed her. After trying doctors, Dr King’s New Discovery gave relief. She gained 58 pounds and recovered fully. The medicine is guaranteed to heal coughs and lung throat trouble and to prevent pneumonia. Trial bottle free at Sloan’s Drug Store, 50c and $1.00.
R. L. McBrayer was here from his home at South Bend last.
Earnest Allen and family arrived by train Friday night to visit Mrs. J. H. Logan for Christmas. The piece promotes 7 blade J. I. Case Cutters at Graham How for cutting large cotton stalks and improving harvest work.
Young men are urged to await a Velie equipped car at Graham Hardware Co with top and auto seat options. Mr and Mrs J O Clarida arrived from Cleburne and will spend Christmas with the old folks at Farmer, after a Wednesday night and Thursday morning visit.
Mrs. L. R. Fanning, of Fort Worth, who has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. A. E Killion for several days, left for her home Monday morning. Also a note urging early use of Ballard's Horehound Syrup to prevent croup, sold by B S Doty & Co.
Miss Mary Ely travels home last Sunday night to spend Christmas with her parents. She has been teaching at Walstad in Roberts County and will resume teaching after the holidays.
G L Joyner visited last Friday from Farmer and renewed for the Leader. The note references forwarding money to other cities via bank drafts and reiterates the Casto MLA matter with a casual local update.
Graham Hardware Co. is daily expecting a car of Velie Buggies. The shipment will include some of the nobbiest styles ever shown in Graham. W. S. Moore of Young County Abstract & Title Co. left Monday for Oskaloosa, Iowa, his old home, and will return soon with more home-seekers.
Graham How Co advertises the Finest and most delicious Fruit Cakes and Christmas Turkeys baked with a Majestic Range. Holiday shoppers are drawn to quality baked goods and reliable ovens from a trusted local name.
A bold claim for Hunt's Cure asserts one box cures any itching skin trouble with a money back guarantee if it fails. The note accompanies a Christmas visit from Miss Laura Fisher, who teaches in Grayson County, returning home for the holiday.
Bargain listing for an eight inch Weber wagon offered by J. B. Norris Hop. Co. no further details provided.
Nothing would be nicer than one of those Welie Buggies for a Christmas gift. Graham Hardware Co. will show you.
A 1909 program for the B. W. M. A. Week of Prayer at Fist Baptist Church, Graham Texas, running January 3–9 at 3 p.m. with leaders, hymns, scriptures, talks, poems, wireless messages, and daily topics from January 3 to 7 including Bible study, world evangelism, missions, S. S. board items, and a business meeting.
FRIDAY JAN 8 Mrs Padgitt leads W M A events with scripture Luke 21 4 and Matthew 26 6 13, plans for the year, and prayers for Margaret Home Training School and other objects. SATURDAY JAN 9 Consecration Service led by Mrs Horton includes invocation, readings, prayers, hymns, and Marys Investment Aunt Abbie's Titheing and more with Rev Cannedy closing.
The notice calls on readers to join in organizing services to uplift and instruct, aiming for a higher plain of Christian living in the New Year. Signed by Mesdames R. F. Short, R. V. Tidwell, J. E. Dowdle as the Program Committee.
Notice is hereby given that the shareholders of the Graham National Bank of Graham will be held at the office of such bank in Graham Texas on Tuesday January 12 1908 for the election of directors. This December 2 1908. Cuas Gay cashier.
Beware of frequent colds and the risk of chronic catarrh. Colds demand attention to avoid lasting illness. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised with a testimonial from Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee. The ad states it is for sale by all druggists.
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