Sunday Church Services Report Strong Attendance
Sunday services across denominations drew solid crowds with Presbyterians noting 117 at Sunday school and 188 at morning worship while Baptists reported 188 at Sunday school and 192 at Sunday services. The Methodist announced a protracted meeting in May and Christians highlighted sermons on The Invisible Christ and The Strength of Manhood. A lightning strike killed a horse at FP Herron’s ranch and rainfall totals reached about three inches aiding crops in the region.
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Abraham
Christ
Campbell
Ott
Weatherford
Bible School
Tormat
Herron
Post Office Declared Postal Savings Bank Opening
Postmaster Cunningham reports an official order from Washington designating the office as a Postal Savings Bank to open to the public on March 7. Circulars with full deposit information are available by visiting the post office.
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Cunningham
Washington
Arnold and Miss Kelley Wed in February Nuptials
R F Arnold Jr and Miss Barbar Kelley united in marriage last Sunday February 11 with Rev J O Wilson officiating. The groom is son of Judge and Mrs R F Arnold and a Graham boy. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Kelley of Elbert. Friends extend best wishes. Ad: J A Dietz offers horse shoeing and farm implements at bargain prices.
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R. F. Arnold, Jr
Barbar Kelley
J. O. Wilson
R. F. Arnold
Graham
J. D. Kelley
Elbert
Mrs Elliott Guides Recovery After Galveston Surgery
Mrs L T Elliott underwent a surgical operation at Sealy Hospital in Galveston last Monday at 3 PM. Her daughter Mrs H P Rose reports she is doing well and recovering from anesthesia with no immediate danger. If no complications arise she may leave the hospital within two weeks and Mrs Rose will return home.
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L. T. Elliott
Sealy Hospital
Galveston
H. P. Rose
Local Troupe Presents Farces at Opera House Benefit
At the Opera House next Saturday night February 17 local talent under Miss Alline Johnson presents My Turn Next a one act comedy and Alls Well That End Well a little farce to benefit the Firemen's Band. Proceeds aid the band in upcoming open air concerts next summer.
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Opera House
Alline Johnson
Miss Johnson
Graham
Bates to Repair Sickness in Machines in City Soon
H. K. Bates a St Louis typewriter repairer will visit the Leader office in a few days to take on work on sick machines. He also repairs adding machines cash registers and more. He brings tools supplies and comes well recommended. Notify us with your name if you need him. Get Batayla Pure Buckwheat or pancake flour with syrup from Velo White Swan or Kings. Tidwell Sons endorsement.
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H. K. Bates
St. Louis
W. IL. Tidwell & Sons
Priscilla Club Hosts Pleasant Muddy Afternoon
The Priscilla Club spent a pleasant afternoon with Mrs. Chas Widmayer as guests arrived despite muddy weather. Members and guests shared fancy work and bright smiles, and refreshments were served before announcing Mrs. Robt. E. Bryan would be next hostess.
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Chas. Widmayer
J W. Akin
Misses Nora Sloan Bess
Dot Graham
Robt. E. Bryan
Trades Day in Graham Sees Crowds Despite Rain
Last Monday marked Trades Day in Graham with a large crowd. Rain began around noon, hindering trading, though merchants who advertised reported good business. Seed oats supply ran out before night, and optimism held that the season would yield early feed if more rain arrives.
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Graham
Pink Walker and Miss Sammie Mc Combs Married
Pink Walker and Miss Sammie Mc Combs wed at the brides parents home at 6 30 last night with Rev S D Baugh officiating. The groom is a junior member of Babb Walker firm of the St Louis Restaurant and is praised as a promising business man. The McCombs family are longtime county residents and well regarded. The Leader extends congratulations.
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Pink Walker
Sammie McCombs
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McKinney
Texas
Sarra Trimmer
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R. F. Short & Company
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Israel
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Railis
Mark
Methodist
Eve
Paul
Young County
Postal Savings Bank
Arnold Kelley
Priscilla Club
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