Local Notes from February 6 1901
Items include Mrs B Kramer still ill Mrs R L Tankersley ill with pneumonia Mrs Frank Brisco of Bridgeport visiting her parents in town and daughters Mrs J A Allen returning from Jacksboro Rev E V Bond preached at Midway last Friday night Saturday and Sunday no Christian church service last Sunday C Bower jumped from a wagon struck by a nail in his shoe foot injured but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Bond
Midway
Christian Church
Tno
C. Bower
M. M. Wade Dead After Ten Day Illness
Milton M. Wade died at his home two miles southwest of the city after a ten day illness and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery at 10 a m yesterday. He was born September 21 1845 in Chambersham County Georgia and moved to East Texas in 1849. A longtime Methodist and Confederate veteran he served as Gregg County deputy sheriff under Tom Campbell. He later lived in Graham since 1897 and leaves a wife five children three sons and two daughters and siblings Jno H Wood E H Wade W M Wade and J H Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton M. Wade
Oak Grove
Rev
Atchinson
Mr. Wade
Hambersham County
Georgia
East Texas
Methodist Church
Gray
Gregg County
Texas
Tom Campbell
Graham
Jno
H. Wood
E. H. Wade
Waukegan
W. M. Wade
Clairemont
J. H. Wade
Quitman
Veterinary notice and church dirt-breaking event
Dr Frank E Rutherford a Dallas Texas veterinary surgeon will be in Graham Monday February 10 for examining diseased and defective stock free examination. At 4 pm First Baptist Church and congregation will hold a dirt breaking service for a new brick building at Third and Cherry streets with a public program and invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Rutherford
Dallas
Texas
Graham
First Baptist Church
Third
Cherry Streets
Wm. E. Moore Dies in Briar Bend Home
Wm. E. Moore aged about fifty died last Friday morning at the Moore place in Briar Bend from consumption and was buried the same evening in Lower Tank Valley cemetery. He was formerly from Tennessee and had lived in the country just over a year seeking health. He was educated and taught school in Tennessee. No relatives were present at his death, and he was said to have a family, though not the Briar Bend W. E. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Moore
Moore Place
Briar Bend
Lower Tank Valley
Tennessee
W. E. Moore
Five Saturdays in February Leap Years From 1812 to 1964
A reader from Peahook Virginia replies to a Leader query about when five Saturdays in February occur. The letter lists leap years with five Saturdays: 1812 1840 1868 1896 1908 1936 and 1964, claiming these dates recur every 200 years and noting the pattern. The correspondent cites personal ties to Texas and a wagon journey in 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannin County
Virginia
Texas
A. J. Ramsay
Strayed or Stolen Mules Near Seymour Texas
Strayed or stolen from my place about January 5 near Sey mour two light bay mule s two years old one with a split left ear. Reasonable reward paid for their return or information leading to recovery C F WORD R F D No 2 Seymour Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Séymour
C.F. Word
R.F. D. No
Seymour
Texas
Died At Dallas Henry J Martyn Passes After Illness
Henry J Martyn died in Dallas Tuesday morning after an appendicitis attack. A Graham native, he previously ran a drug business and was known as a genial Christian gentleman. He married Belle Graham who survives him. Harry J Graham and his mother traveled to Dallas for the funeral held yesterday at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Henry J. Martyn
Mryn
Graham
Belle Graham
Harry J. Graham
For Sale or Trade Jack Offered in Bett, Texas
Advertisement notes a young Jack available for sale or trade. Contact 0 M. M. Burris in Bett, Texas for details.
Valentine Social by Farmers Ladies Improvement Society
The Ladies Improvement Society of Farmer will host a Valentine Social on February 14 1908 at G L Joyners home to benefit the Farmer cemetery. Boys bring money to buy your best girl a valentine and try your luck with the bow and arrow at the Cupid’s heart. Tea and cake will be served free after the amusements. Mrs Estella Gran president Mrs R A Drum secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Improvement Society of Farmer
G. L. Joyner
Farmer
Valentine
Estella Gran
R. A. Drum
Local Notes From Cedar Creek Community
Mrs J M Holmes has been sick for several days but is improving Massengill and family of Hamilton county visit J Massengill J M Reed has nearly recovered from grippe A light shower last Thursday night improved plowing ground Several new students entered the school Otis Ritchie age fifteen walked from Mineral Wells and joined school with his brother Dewey they are orphans living with their uncle B P Ritchey ADARITE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Holmes
Mm Massengill
Hamilton County
James Massengill
J.M. Reed
Otis Ritchie
Astern
Dewey
B. P. Ritchey
Advertised Lecter List for Ram Post Office Feb 2008
The Ram post office public notice lists remaining laters as of February 2008 including Mrs. A W Alexander Mrs Bettie Ainsworth Mrs Mamie Bennett Mrs Roberta Parish Harrison Hinderson W P Ross and J T Cunningham P M. The notice indicates these names are pending delivery or removal per postal regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Alexander
A. W
Ainsworth
Bettie
Bennett
Mamie
Hinderson
Harrison
Parish
Roberta
Ross
W. P. Idea
J.T. Cunningham
P.M
Hawkins Chapel Community Sickness and Sermon News
The Hawkins Chapel notes widespread illness with pneumonia dengue fever and other ailments. several residents improve. Bro Bowmen delivered a sermon Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gatlin settled into a new home and many miss them in Sunday school. Next quarterly conference set for next Saturday at the Chapel.
Local Church Report Highlights Community Health and Gatherings
Briar Branch Health shows strength in the community with few Gablehoo cases. Miss Mary Barton tutors, Rev. Atchison of Graham preaches to a large audience. Families including the Wray sisters and Hargraves attend, and Sam Elliott marries Emma Hargraves at her parents’ home. locals from Mt. Pleasant join Sunday school and services as residents visit from Oklahoma and Upper Tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barton
Atchison
Graham
Mattie
Minnie Wray
Mt. Zion
John Bullock
Flora Clark
Sam Elliott
Emma Hargraves
W. P. Hargraves
J. H. Fisher
Ben Steadham
Elmo Fitzgerald
Marty Blackwood
Joel Timmons
Mt. Pleasant
Bob Gallaher
Oklahoma
L. F. Gallaher
FR. Cornelius
0. K. Freeman
Upper ‘Tank
Markley Infant Dies and Local News
Markley infant, child of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Conley, died Sunday morning and was buried that evening in the Markley cemetery. Mrs. Dean, long ill with la gripe, is improving slowly and is believed out of danger. Mrs. Richard Conley remains confined with inflammatory rheumatism and is still very low. Jim Stinnett of Antelope visited his brother George here last week. Antelope neighbors report stock in good condition for this season. Elvy Logan of Gertrudes visited her parents, the Jim Logans, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Stewart hosted a musicale Saturday night with Mrs. Inez Prideaux providing music. a large crowd enjoyed. The Logans hosted singing Sunday night with a good turnout despite cold weather. Bro. Bowman of Farmer preached at the schoolhouse Sunday and Sunday school attendance improved. LR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Conley
Markley
Dean
Mike Myra Gregg
Jim Stinnett
Antelope
George
Jim Currie
Elvy Logan
Gertrudes
Jim Logan
M. A. Stewart
Inez Prideaux
Logan
Bro. Bowman
Farmer
Bertha McBee
Will Slater
Irvin McBee
W. T. McBee
Bennie Ragland
Rocky Mound
Herbert Slater
Lone Oak
W. K. McBee
Tom Rutherford
Lee
Charles Thigpen
Byron Eaves
Rody Graves
Kittle McBee
Campbell's
McGee
Messrs
Workman
Wisenbaker
DI Steen
Local notes report cold spell illnesses and social visits
The column notes persistent cold weather and health concerns with pneumonia cases and general sickness. It mentions Miss Bertha McBee returning home and falling ill, plus several local social visits among McBee, Slater, Ragland and Thigpen families. Baswrot Bite.
Rain Needed as Elbert Farmers Brace for More Weather
Elbert residents state farmers need rain while preparations for another crop continue. John Roberts is seriously ill and Deb Harris visited Wise county to see her father who is ill. Billy Ricks married Bettie Easley with Rev. War ren Cunningham officiating. The Ricks plan Eastern Texas home. A fire destroyed the Mashburn store and post office in late Friday night, leaving no insurance on the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberts
Deb Harris
Wise County
Billy Ricks
Bettie Easley
Warren Cunningham
Throckmorton
Ricks
Texas
T. F. Mashburn
Jean Chronicle Notes and Local Mishaps
Jean notes a serious accident when Bob Twitty was injured by wagon wheels after the lines tangled. The column also mentions a grippe outbreak and local visits, repairs, and land clearing inclinations around Jean with several named residents and the road overseer finishing year’s work.
Rocky Mound Community Notices and Upcoming Box Supper
The Rocky Mound item reports sickness in the community over three weeks. It notes school progress with Miss Alta Cody, Sunday school activity, and visits by residents including Chester Magee Arthur Moore Clay Cody Terrell Payne and wife Johnny Leftwitch and Mrs C D Brewton. A box supper is planned for Saturday night February 1 with invitations for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Cody
Chester Magee
Loving
Arthur Moore
Oakland
Clay Cody
Graham
Charley Vice
Montague County
Terrell Payne
R. J. Robartson
Johnny Leftwitch
Henry
C.D. Brewton
Ed Robson
Oak
Rocky Mound
South Bend Church Gossip Highlights Local Life
The report notes a Sunday audience led by ld Jones with praise for the young folks behavior. M D Harrell engages in stock dealings and buys pigs, while he mentions hosting exactly twenty diners at his home. W M Goode Jr and wife haul wood as a northern forecast stirs local anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ld. Jones
M. D. Hartrell
Jim Boozier
D. A. McBrayer
Geo. H. Craig
M. D. Harrell
Henry Rogers
W. M. Goode, Jr
Foster
M. D.harrell
Mr. Harrell
Mr.Harrell
Litrie Tor
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. L. Tankersley
Frank Brisco
Bridgeport
Mrs
A. F. Stewart
J. A Allen
Jacksboro
M. M. Wade
Baptists
Tornira
Anna
Valentine Social
Cedar Creek
Adarite
South
Charleston
N. K
Hawkins Chapel
Bula Stratton
George Thompson
Jim Ostman
Ruth Grant
Bro
Bowman
Tom Rice
F. Newman
D. B. Wood
Donovan
Alfheart
Martha Looney
Grandma Montgomery
Prof. McFerren
Briar
Castor
Elbert
Jean
Bob Twitty
Jim Edwards
Olney
Colonel Stroud
Benton Duncan
Clay County
Carl Lamar
Mr. Markum
Jeanus
Salt Creek
T. F P. Kindley
South Bend
Wil Pracioe
Stegad Federal
Roth
W. Johnson
Graham, Texas
Kay «Akin
Lawyers
P. A. Martin
Court House
Drummond Hunt
Slaughter
Ter
M. H. Chism
W. A. Morris
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