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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
1
The Leader notes a large renewal surge during the past month and thanks readers. Due to a rush of job work the mailing list changes are delayed but will be completed next week with a paid list. The paper hopes for a bigger Honor Roll count this month.
Mrs Georgia Briscoe died of acute pneumonia at the county farm last Monday and was buried in Oak Grove cemetery Tuesday morning. A trained nurse attended her but the disease prevailed. She leaves a husband and four children who will leave for Oklahoma in the morning.
Groves issued two thousand poll tax receipts and seventeen exemption certificates before closing last night. Officials estimate this maintains near normal voting strength for the year, reflecting standard turnout expectations.
Thrift Day on February 3 emphasizes beginning to save money and renew inspiration toward self improvement. The piece urges small, regular deposits to build a nest egg by year end and notes Walter Long's visit from Eliassville with updates on a local home project for W. B. Reed on Duff Prairie.
A list of farm rations for dairy cows chickens sows growing pigs and fattening hogs is given by the Safety First Farming Team. Local items note J L Woods visiting Center Tex and A J Bryan renewing The Leader subscription. Quail season closes as hunting resumes. Rev W T Rouse resigns from Memphis Baptist church to teach at Burleson College. Memphis bond and church improvements highlighted. Farmers in Bunger form a Federal Farm Loan Act association aiming for $25 000 in loans.
A. C. Bentley of New Castle lost control on Bowers Hill when the steering wheel failed last Monday. His car rolled over pinning him beneath, breaking two ribs and fracturing two more along with minor bruises. Joe DeLong, also of Newcastle, escaped with scrapes. Bentley was aided by the roadside and later returned home. authorities note no further injuries.
At a conference last night the First Baptist church voted Rev. J. R. Reynolds of Richmond Kentucky as pastor. Reynolds accepted the call and left for home to prepare to move here, planning to return to Graham in about thirty days to begin his duties. He is described as highly capable with an engaging presence and eloquence.
R J Lemley and Miss Flora Turner, prominent Mount Pleasant youths, were married yesterday evening at 3 at the residence of Eld J H Fisher one mile west officiated by Rev Fisher. The Leader joins friends in wishing a long and happy life.
The Fry case hearing in Wichita has been rescheduled from February 12 to February 20 due to court workload and Judge Scurry's disqualification from serving in this case. The change shifts the trial date to the later weekday and updates the schedule in the weekly docket.
A barn owned by Mrs. Fannie Rutherford burned to the ground Sunday night along with two automobiles hay corn and other feed stuffs. The origin of the fire is unknown and insurance status could not be determined.
Christian Endeavor Day program led by Carrol Dickenson with remarks by Mrs. Horace Tidwell and Mr. Will Johnson. Vocal solo by Clyde Birdwell accompanies the lesson on Joel 2:28 29 and 2 Chronicles 34:1 7.
List of letters remaining uncalled for for the week ending January 30, 1917 includes Ray, Gilbert, Burris, W. M. Lindley, Eugene Jenson, Bessie Littlepage, Grace Lewis, T. L. Martin, Fannie Owen, Claude Weatherford, J. E. White, Lewis Wright, Wess N. S. Farmer, P. M.
Dr. L W Price arrived back at his Fort Worth residence this morning after a period away.
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