08 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
1
Our clothing line features Stadium College Suits all wool with guaranteed shape and no rolling backs. Hamilton Brown Shoes promise extra wear and style, with exclusive Graham agents for American Gentleman and American Lady lines. Spring Oxfords arriving this week.
Sunday services drew solid crowds with 122 at Baptist Sunday School offering 19 47 and 108 at Methodist. Sermons covered Matthew 11 28 29 Acts 20 21 1 Peter 〈scripture〉 and Revelation styled themes. Presbyterians hosted 84 with communion prep and 80 at Christians with offerings.
In a February 11 1912 Christian Endeavor gathering at the Presbyterian Church Mrs Horace Morrison led a 6 15 p m consecration meeting. Two songs prayers and responsive scripture followed. Mr Charlie Hutchison spoke on riches and generosity and the pastor closed with Our best gift.
J. W. Douglass received a letter last Thursday informing him of the death of his brother W. T. Douglass at his sister's home in Roanoke Texas. The death on January 27 was due to heart failure. The deceased was 66 and had long resided in the county as an old bachelor.
A severe north wind hit Graham last Saturday turning a spring morning to winter. Dust filled every area, and the thermometer fell to five degrees above zero by Sunday. The cold spell likely damages the recently sown oat crop though fruit should be undamaged.
The Merry Don’t Worries club gathered at Mrs. W. T. Finch’s residence last Friday at 3 pm. Sixteen members and several visitors attended. embroidery, refreshments, and music were highlighted as members shared tips on fancy work and housekeeping.
At First Christian Church next Lord's Day Bible School starts 9 45 with Horace Tidwell as Superintendent Preaching at 11 on The Invisible Christ Board Meeting at 3 C B E Society meets at 645 with John Graves as President Sermon lecture at 730 The Strength of Manhood or Glory of God aimed at youth and all are invited Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 730 Choir practice at 830 Minister B F Stallings leads services
A requester seeks to trade for good farms in Young County and adjoining counties through County Abstract & Title Company. The note highlights interest in agricultural parcels and possible title arrangements.
The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle met on Wednesday February 7 with Mrs. Hudson leading. Thirteen members answered roll call and papers discussed Growth of Character Mind as a Machine and Child Study with lively round table talks led by Mrs. A. Morrison and Mrs. Harry Graham. The club adjourned to meet February 14 with a program on Mona Lisa and other topics including artists masterpieces and modern illustrators with piano solos and an operatic medley.
Mr James A Nelms and Miss Mable Wells were married in Jacksboro last Saturday night February 3 with Rev James F Purssey officiating. The groom is son of the county clerk and a rising young man. The bride daughter of J D Wells now a Graham produce dealer. They will reside in Jacksboro.
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