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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
1
Border Land at Opera House Charms Firemen Benefit Crowd
Local talent presented Border Land a three act comedy drama at the opera house for the firemen’s band benefit on December 25. All characters matched their parts, led by Alline Johnson as Mary Lester and Mary Dell Gallaher as Pol sister, with Minnie Rubenkoenig as Miss Spriggins and Winnie Tankersley as Winona earning praise for their performances. The show drew a large crowd and a second performance was requested the following Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alline Johnson
Mary Lester
New York
Mary Dell Gallaher
Polsister
Miss
Gallaher
Minnie Rubenkoenig
Miss Spriggins
Winnie Tankersley
Winona
Death notices and charitable offerings reported in Graham area papers
The Seymou Banner mourns Mrs J G Kenan of El Paso who died of smallpox, a former Graham resident with family links to Cummins Glasgow Keenan and Beard. The Newcastle Register notes the death of 15 year old Edith Johnson and sympathy to Bill Johnson. Christmas trees and gifts at local churches include $18 for Buckner's Orphans Home and $40 for Fires Valley Orphanage. other boxes sent to Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jet Kenan
J. G. Kenan
el Paso
Kenan
Our City
J. M. Cummins
J. H. Glasgow
D. L., Keenan
A. L. Beard
Seymou
Edith
Bill Johnson
Johnson
Register
Newcastle Register
Santa Claus
Baptist Church
Buckner
Presbyterian Church
Fires Valley
Methodist
Waco
Instructions for Single-Sided Newspaper Submissions
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Cooper-Porter Wedding at Bride's Home
James Cooper and Stella Porter were married at the bride's family residence on South Cherry Street at 6 AM on December 25, with Dr. C R Taylor officiating. They will reside in Dallas. The couple is praised by Graham as genteel and diligent, and well regarded by their community.
Beckham National Bank Declares 10 Percent Dividend
Directors at Beckham National Bank meet on December 29 declare a ten percent dividend. This raises the surplus fund by 20,000 to 50,000 dollars, while capital stock remains 10,000 dollars and undivided profits exceed 20,000 dollars, making the bank the strongest in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckham National Bank
Beckham National
Entertainers at Graham Oper House Offer Free Snow Show
The Graham Oper house manager hires a striking act for tonight tomorrow night and Saturday night. Headlining are Herry Rich known as the Man and Billy Williame the man with any iron skull. They perform a free show atop the Knights of Pythias building at 7 30 each evening. Don’t miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Oper House
Herry Rich
Dreath
Billy Williame
Knights of Pythias
Martin and Eva May Alford Wed in City Rites
R L Martin and Miss Eva May Alford were married in the city last Thursday evening December 28 1911 Rev W W Noble officiating. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Martin
Eva May Alford
W. W. Noble
Death of B F Taylor Desai in Huf stuttle community
B F Taylor Desai died at his son Oliver Taylor’s home in the Huf stuttle area on December 8. His remains were laid to rest in Russell Cemetery. Rev A B Milam conducted the funeral. He had lived in the county for about thirty years and suffered cancer for five years with Christian fortitude. He leaves four sons and three daughters, all but one with him at the end. He was a longtime friend of this paper and the Leader family extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Taylor Desai
B. F. Taylor
Oliver Taylor
Hufstuttle
Russell
A. B. Milam
Mr. Taylor
Local marriage licenses issued in December list
Courty Clerk D. D. Casenbary issued marriage licenses in December naming James W. Cooper with Stel la Porter, Norval J. Sturtevant with Mary Lucetta Johnson, A. L. Hulse with Ethel Brooks, B. Works with Beulah Bratcher, R. B. Wims with Verna Strickland, Marion Smith with Nellie Shumate, Dr. S G. Norris with Lula Gregg, Wiluatk Wikaire with Susie Campbell, G. D. James with Lou Douglas, R. L. Martin with Noa May Alard jammett Johnson with Annie Lee Winchester, Henry C. Fields with Buna Robins, H. G. Sanders with Edith Courtney, Horace Martin with Annie Taack, E. A. Cook with Martha Aine worth, and R. J. Mattison with Estella Treve, G. W. Martin with Mattie Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S G. Norris
Lula Gregg
Wiluatk
Wikaire
Susie Campbell
G. D. James
Lou Doug
R. L. Martin
Noa May Alard Jammett Johnson
Mis
Annie Lee Winchester
Henry C. Fields
Buna Robins
H. G. Sanders
Edith Courtney
Horace Martin
Annie Taack
E. A. Cook
Martha Aineworth
R. J. Mattison
Estella Treve
G. W. Martin
Mattie Higgins
Sturtevant and Johnson Nuptials Sealed at Family Home
Mr Norval J Sturtevant wed Miss Mary Lucetta Johnson at the bride’s father E W Johnson’s home on North On Street at 6 pm Sunday December 24. The bride is BE W Johnson’s daughter and well regarded among local youths. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs H J Sturtevant of South Cherry Street, works as a clerk at McJimsey Furniture Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval J. Sturtevant
Mary Lucetta Johnson
E. W. Johnson
BE W Johnson
Hom
H. J. Sturtevant
South Cherry Street
McJimsey Furniture
Traveling salesman injured in runaway team accident
J L Saunders of Waples Platter Grocery Company was seriously hurt when a runaway team overturned his buggy near Newcastle. He suffered a broken ankle and a sprained shoulder while Duke Lamar escaped injury. Saunders is improving with medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L. Saunders
Waples-Platter Grocery Company
Newcastle
Duke Lamar
Mr. Saunders
Dube Lamar
Courage and Prayer Lessons in Christian Endeavor Program
A Christian Endeavor program outlines courage themes led by Florence Reed and Willie Johnson with songs and prayers. Key verses cited include Psalms 27 and John 16 33, Philippians 1 28, Acts 4 13 20, and 1 Kings 11 28. Closing exercises conclude the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Reed
John
Willie Johnson
Peter
Ethel Birdwell
Elijah
Kings
John Graves
Royal Roox Party Honors Miss Agnes Craig At Mrs Graham's
A Roox party hosted by Mrs. E S Graham at a splendid home Saturday evening honored Miss Agnes Craig. Henry Porter won the gentlemen's prize and Miss Bladen Garrett won the ladies prize. Pear salad with hot chocolate was served and each guest received a souvenir. Attending were Agnes Craig Nell Graham Vera Norman Sallie Porter Camille Mary Dell Gallaher Ollie Kidwell Bladen Garrett and others including Leonard Norman L B Kidwell Jr Henry Porter Joe David Doty Mabry Short Scarbrough Mabry Ed Jeffery A Edens Boyd Street Mr and Mrs Bruce Street and Mrs Graham assisted by Miss Ollie Kidwell and Mrs Bruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Craig
E.S. Graham
Henry Porter
Bladen Garrett
Nell Graham
Vera Norman
Sallie Porter
Camille and
Mary Dell Gallaher
Ollie Kidwell
Leonard Norman
L. B. Kidwell, Jr
Joe David Doty
Mabry Short
Scarbrough Mabry
Ed Jeffery
A. Edens
Boyd Street
Bruce Street
Graham
Hulse and Brooks Couple Wed at Bride’s Home
Mr. A. L. Hulse married Miss Ethel Brooks at the bride’s home west of town on Monday December 26 at 4 o clock. Rev J Hall Bowman officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs L P Brooks, is described as a respected county family member and a fine young woman. The groom plans a home in Throckmorton where they will reside after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hulse
Ethel Brooks
J. Hall Bowman
Methodist Church
L. P. Brooks
Throckmorton
Local Couple Weds as Rev Noble Officiates
Martin Higgins and Miss Mat tie Higgins wed last Sunday December 31 in a ceremony led by Rev WW Noble of this city. The Leader joins friends in extending deep wishes for a long and happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Martin
Mattie Higgings
W Noble
Rev Gavi B Hall to Preach at White Rose School House
At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon if weather permits Rev Gavi B Hall will preach at White Rose School House. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavi‘ B. Hall
White Ro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dallas
Man
Martin Alford
Upid
D. D. Casenbary
James W. Cooper
Stel
Ethel
Brooks
B. Works
Miss Beulah
R. B. Wims
Verna Strickland
Marion Smith
Nellie
Shumate
Las
Drummer Hurt
Christian Endeavor Program
Christian Church
Lottie Belt
Wallace Tople
Courage
Phil
Lorena Walt
Miss Craig
Hulse-Brooks
Martin Higgins
White Rose School House
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