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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
1
A friendly business note thanks patrons for the past year and invites continued trade in 1909. The message announces a new lot of Hamilton-Brown shoes, fresh ginghams, a large line of men's and boys shirts, Withard items, and a new handkerchief line for men and ladies.
Last Sunday a large gathering of seven Wood children met at Mr and Mrs John Wood’s home in East Graham. Tom Wood, the son in Los Angeles, was absent only briefly as he left Monday for his California home. The event brought much pleasure and is hoped to be repeated.
Services were held in the new Baptist church last Sunday drawing a large congregation for Sunday School and worship. Rev. T. B. Cannedy led the sermon to an appreciative audience. The building is not yet completed but will be soon and a full write up with a half-tone cut is expected next week.
Dol Yancey departed Tuesday morning for Mineral Wells on a brief business trip.
The Mobile Register reports the marriage of Rev. Francis Marion Atchison and Miss Virginia Dwight Blake in Mobile on the 24th alt. The ceremony drew prominent locals and out-of-town guests. The groom, a Graham M E church minister, will arrive with his bride soon and receive a warm welcome from his church and the public.
Misses Kidwell Laura and Ollie entertained last Wednesday afternoon at their parents home with progressive 500 and a New Year Wishbone contest. Prizes included a leather coin purse and a calendar. guests and hosts joined in luncheon and games as decorations featured mistletoe and greenery. The John E. Morrison Co. announces a ten day sale January 7 to 19 with posters already distributed in Young County and beyond.
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