M. M. Wade Dies After Illness in East Texas
Milton M. Wade died at his home two miles southwest of the city after a ten day illness. He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery with funeral services by Rev. Atchison. Born September 21 1845 in Harris County Georgia, he came to East Texas in 1849 and was a Confederate veteran. Wade served as deputy sheriff in Gregg County under Tom Campbell before moving to Graham in 1897. He leaves a wife, five children, and siblings Jnc H Wood E H Wade W M Wade J H Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton M. Wade
Oak Grove
Atchinson
Mr. Wade
Hambersham County
Georgia
East Texas
Methodist Church
Gray
Gregg County
Texas
Tom Campbell
Graham
Jnc. H. Wood
E. H. Wade
Waukegan
W. M. Wade
Clairemont
J. H. Wade
Quitman
Local Notes and Folks Suffering Illness and Injury
Mrs. B. Kramer remains seriously ill while Mrs. R. L. Tankersley contracts pneumonia. Frank Brisco of Bridgeport visits relatives in this city. M. F. Mathis and daughters with H. H. Harris and Mrs. J. A. Allen return from Jacksboro. Rev. E. V. Bond preached at Midway. no Christian church services last Sunday. Inc. C. Bower suffered a bad jump from a wagon. nail pierced his shoe and foot. he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Bond
Midway
Christian Church
Jnc. C. Bower
Veterinary Surgeon Dr Rutherford to Visit Graham
Dr. Frank E. Rutherford, the Veterinary Surgeon of Dallas, Texas, will be in Graham Monday February 10 for examining diseased and defective stock. Examination free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Rutherford
Dallas
Texas
Graham
Dirt-breaking service for First Baptist Church building
At 4 oclock this evening the First Baptist Church and congregation will participate in a dirt-breaking service on their new lot at the corner of Third and Cherry streets. A program has been arranged and the public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Third and
Cherry Streets
Death of W. E. Moore in Briar Bend
W m E Moore about fifty died at the Moore place Briar Bend last Friday morning from consumption and was buried at Lower Tank Valley cemetery that evening He came from Tennessee over a year ago for health He was educated and taught school in Tennessee No relatives were with him though he had a family This W m E Moore is not the Briar Bend resident of many years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Moore
Moore Place
Briar Bend
Lower Tank Valley
Tennessee
Coutry
W. E. Moore
Five Saturdays in February Across Two Centuries
A reader from Peahook Virginia asks when a repeat leap year pattern will occur again. The reply lists leap years 1812 1840 1868 1896 1908 1936 1964 and notes February will have five Saturdays in those years. The writer recalls a Texas migration journey in 1866 and signs as A J Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peahook
Fannin County
Virginia
Texas
A. J. Ramsey
Strayed or Stolen Near Seymour Texas
Strayed or stolen two light bay mare mules about two years old from a location ten miles west of Seymour Texas around January 5. One mule has a left ear split. A reasonable reward will be paid for their return or information leading to recovery. J Worp Route Box Seymour Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
J. Worp
Texas
Death of Henry J. Martyn in Dallas
Henry J. Martyn died in Dallas after an appendicitis illness. A Graham, Texas, drug businessman and former resident, he was married to Belle Graham. Funeral services were held in Dallas with Harry K. Graham and his mother traveling there for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Henry J. Martyn
Mr. Martyn
Graham
Belle Graham
Harry K. Graham
For Sale or Trade A Good Young Jack
Classified notice seeking a buyer or trade for a young jack offered by M M BurRris of True Texas. File details indicate contact for application at the given name and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
M. M. Burrris
True, Texas
Valentine Social by Farmer Ladies Improvement Society
The Ladies Improvement Society of Farmer invites all to a Valentine Social on February 14 1908 at G L Joyner home for Farmer Cemetery fund. Attendees can test luck with the Cupid heart cupids bow game and enjoy tea and cake free afterward. Mrs Estein Great president and Mrs R A Drum secretary announce the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Improvement Society of Farmer
G. L. Joyner
Farmer Cemetery
Valentine
Este
R. A. Drum
Cedar Creek News Bits and Local Happenings
Mrs. S. M. Holmes has been quite sick but is improving. Sam Massengill and family visit Hamilton county relatives. J. M. Reed has nearly recovered from la grippe. A light shower improved ground for plowing. New students joined the local school. Otis Ritchie, 15, arrived from an eastern county after walking from Mineral Wells and entered school with his brother Dewey. they are orphans living with their uncle B. P. Ritchey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Holmes
Sam Massengill
Hamilton County
James Massengill
J. M. Reed
Otis Ritchie
Dewey
B. P. Ritchey
Advertised Letter List Gra ham Post Office February 3 1908
Uncalled for letters remaining at the Gra ham post office February 3 1908 include Mrs A W Alexander Mrs Bettie Ainsworth Mrs Mamie Bennett Harrison Hinderson Parish Roberta W P Ross and more. Call for above letters or they will be sent to dead letters. J I Cunningham P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Post Office
Alexander
A. W
Ainsworth
Bettie
Bennett
Mamie
Hinderson
Harrison
Parish
Roberta
Ross
W. P
J. I. Cunningham
P. M
Hawkins Chapel Health Notes and Community News
Sickness fills the community with several illnesses including pneumonia dengue fever and general illness. Mr and Mrs Gatlin enjoy their new home while others recover. The next quarterly conference at the chapel is planned for next Saturday with expectations of a pleasant day.
Briar Branch Health Receives Community Attention
Briar Branch Health shows strong status in the community with a few cacek cases noted. Rev Atchison from Graham preached to a large audience Sunday while Miss Flora Clark remains on the sick list. Sam Elliott and Emma Hargraves wed at the bride's parents home with Eld J H Fisher officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cacek
Mary Barton
Atchison
Graham
Mattie
Minnie Wray
Mt. Zion
J. John Bullock
Flora Clark
Sam Elliott
Emma Hargraves
W. P. Hargraves
J. H. Fisher
Ben Steadham
Elmo Fitzgerald
Larry Blackwood
Joe Timmons
Mt. Pleasant
Gallaher
Littl
Oklahoma
L. F. Gallaher
F. R. Cornelius
Upper Tank
Markley Community Items and Local Illnesses
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Conley died Sunday and was buried in Markley cemetery. Mrs. Dean remains ill with la grippe but improving. Mrs. Richard Conley remains bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism. Miss Myra Gregg is on the sick list. Jim Stinnett of Antelope visited his brother George here last week. Jim Currie of Antelope visits and notes stock in good shape for the season. Miss Elvy Logan of Gertrudes visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Stewart hosted a musicale with Mrs. Inez Prideaux performing. The Logans hosted a singing Sunday night, enjoyed by attendees. Bro. Bowman of Farmer preached at the schoolhouse. A large Sunday school turnout, better than expected despite the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Stratton
George Thompson
Jim Oatman
Ruth Grant
Bro. Bowman
Tom Rice
C. F. Newman
D. B. Wood
Donovan
Markley
Alfheart
Martha Looney
Grandma Montgomery
Bro
Bowman
Prof. McFerren
Graham
Myra Gregg
Jim Stinnett
Antelope
George
Jim Currie
Inez Prideaux
Logan
Farmer
L. R
Bertha McBee
Will Slater
Irvin McBee
W. T. McBee
Bennie Ragland
Rocky Mound
Herbert Slater
Lone Oak
W. K. McBee
Tom Rutherford
Lee
Charles Thigpén
Byron Eaves
Rody Graves
Kittie McBee
Campbell
W.C. McGee
Literary Society
Messrs. Workman and
Wisenbaker
Ol Steen
BasHrut
Local notes mention sickness and social visits in the community
Cold weather brings sickness with pneumonia cases reported while most suffer grippe. Miss Bertha McBee returns home and falls ill, others visit relatives, a party is held at Mr Campbell's, and a literary society plans a Friday meeting if weather allows. Cattle are healthy and nearing market readiness.
Elbert News Roundup: Rain Needed as Crops Prepare
Farmers in Elbert report severe drought with rain greatly desired while preparations for another crop continue. John Roberts is seriously ill and Deb Harris visited Wise county to see her ill father. Billy Ricks and Bettie Easley wed last Sunday with the Rev. Warren Cunningham officiating. The Ricks plan to move to Eastern Texas. Postmaster T F Mashburn’s store and post office building burned Friday night. stock lost, no insurance, origin unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberts
Deb Harris
Wise County
Billy Ricks
Bettie Easley
Warren Cunningham
Throckmorton
Ricks
Texas
T. F. Mashburn
Local Notes From Jean Area Board
Jean area brief reports chilly weather and several personal updates. Bob Twitty suffered serious injuries from a wagon accident last week with wheels running over him. Jim Edwards traveled to Olney for engine repairs. Colonel Stroud returned home from an eastern trip on Wednesday. Benton Duncan visited Clay county last week. Carl Lamar finished his year’s road work last Wednesday. Mr. Markum near Jean is clearing extensive new land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Twitty
Jim Edwards
Olney
Colonel Stroud
Benton Duncan
Clay County
Carl Lamar
Mr. Markum
Jean
Jeanus
Rocky Mound Community Notes and Box Supper Event
A three week period of illness in the Rocky Mound area is reported while the school and Sunday school progress well under teacher Miss Alta Cody. Attendees include Chester Magee Arthur Moore and Clay Cody visiting neighbors R J Robertson and Ed Rosen. Charley Vice returns from Montague county. A box supper is planned for Saturday night February 15 with invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Cody
Chester Magee
Loving
Arthur Moore
Oakland
Clay Cody
Graham
Charley Vice
Montague County
Terrell Payne
R. J. Robertson
Johnny Leftwitch
Henry
C. D. Brewton
Ed Rosen
Bertha Goldston
Rocky Mound
Rose Bup
Seed Oats For Sale Near Graham
For sale seed oats at my place seven miles northwest of Graham on Salt Creek. Seller T F Kindley. Local farm notice. Open for inspection and offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Salt Creek
T. F. Kindley
Sunday Sermon Draws Crowd in South Bend
Eld. Jones preached to a good audience as young folks behaved well. M. D. Harrell, in his usual place, pursued spiritual feeding and later bought fine pigs with expected profit. Henry Rogers was barred from church privileges after staying home to nurse a visiting Texan. Twenty dined at Harrell’s, with a note that ten more guests were hoped for but did not arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld. Jones
M. D. Harrell
Jim Boozier
O. A. McBrayer
Geo. H. Craig
Henry Rogers
W. M. Goode, Jr
Foster
Mr. Harrell
Lorrie Tor
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. M. Wade
Tocal
R. L. Tankersley
Frank Brisco
Bridgeport
A. F. Stewart
M. F. Mathis
S. H. H. Harris
J. A Allen
Jacksboro
Baptists
Calestonria
Valentine Social
Cedar Creek
South
Ompany
Chicago
Hawkins Chapel
Briar
Richard Conley
Elbert
South Bend
Ponnettae
W. Johnson
Young
West Side Square
Kay & Akin
P. A. Martin
Young County
Court House
G. Drummond Hunt
Slaughter
M. H. Chism
Pohlman
W. A. Morris
Graham, National Bank
Graham, Texas
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