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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

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Local Notes from January 23 1908

Hurdson notes mention voting credentials for 1908 H L Morrison Clarence Jones and Money Lacy traveling to Throckmorton T Martin of Loving renewed his subscription to the Old Reliable this week J A Holt of Loving visited the office in town Tuesday and paid a substantial visit

H. L. Morrison Clarence Jones Money Lacy Throckmorton T. ©. Martin Loving Old Reliable J. A. Holt

J. T. Temple Moves Goods Back to Fort Worth Mission

J. T. Temple of True is noted as moving back to Fort Worth after depositing a contribution to K Fuller and wife of the Chicago Bargain Store. J. J. Martin of Eliasville is mentioned as having squared himself with the Old.

K Fuller Chicago Fort Worth J.J. Martin Eliasville Reliable

Bears of Bryson Subscribes and Society Event Planned

W L Pevehouse of Bryson deposited two dollars with the leader to keep it coming. The Women's Home Missionary Society will host an entertainment at the courthouse Friday evening. W H Oneal of Farmer renewed a Dallas News subscription.

W.L. Pevehouse Bryson Women’s Home Missionary Society Court House W. H. Oneal Farmer Community The Dallas News Leader

Livery Stable Sold as Parsons Retires to Postal Work

Vance Graves and G. G. Casey bought Ed Parsons livery stable as Parsons retires to devote himself to Eliasville and Olney mail lines becoming a first class star route mail carrier. W D Bentley special agent for the U S Department of Agriculture and Geo B Walker from the German Hall Works experimental department Atlanta Ga called at the office yesterday.

Vance Graves G. G. Casey Ed Parsons Parsons Eliasville Olney W. D. Bentley Wichita Falls U. Department of Agriculture Geo. B. Walker German Hall Works Atlanta, Ga

Isaiah Aynesworth Dead in Berkeley News Reaches Young County

News from Berkeley California reports the death of Isaiah Aynesworth formerly of Graham. He was married recently and left a bright future, shocking friends in Young County where he grew up. The Leader extends sympathy to his widow mother and brothers. Also notice a two week revival by Lockett Adair in Graham starting March 5 with a singer.

Berkeley California Isaiah Aynesworth Graham Young County

Belknap Coal Fields Line Plans Mentioned

Slager reports a W F and 8 Railway Co line from Henry Williams place near True toward the river with likely crossing near California creek mouth. The route may bypass Belknap coal field temporarily while the new line reaches Olney by February and coal traffic expected by April. Road may then head south to connect with the T and P.

Slager Belknap W. F. & 8 Railway Co Henry Willams Place True California Creek Olney

Relief for Rheumatism with Chamberlains Pain Balm

Readers are urged to try one application of Chamberlains Pain Balm for relief that aids rest and sleep for rheumatic sufferers. The ad notes druggists sell it and emphasizes value and quality over cheaper alternatives. The Leader announces new paper cutter, type, and stationery for improved job printing.

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Prove Curing

A grateful user from Cooper Maine reports cure after two years of stomach trouble using Chamberlain's tablets. She bought twelve bottles and now is well. Also notes the Episcopal church building contract let to Howard Cochran. work started. church to be framed 18 by 42 feet with a small vestibule and tower.

Chamberlain Joux Lown Cooper Maine Howard & Cochran Episcopal Church of Graham

Confederate Veterans Honored by Daughters at Local Church

Members of Fitzhugh Lee Chapter U D C hosted Confederate Veterans at the Methodist church last Sunday. The program included a prayer by Pastor Bro Twitty, an address praising Confederate soldiers and women, and Crosses of Honor presented by County Attorney Simpson. A dinner at Dr and Mrs W A Morris followed, with resolu tions adopted by the Young County Camp U C V thanking the D C and requesting publication in the Graham Leader.

Fitanuga Lee United Daughters of Confederacy Bro. Twitty Dixey Land County Simpson Bro. Goode W. A. Morris U.C. V Fitzhugh Lee U.D.C

Change in corporate procedure urged by Frisco official

B F Yoakum of the Frisco declares in a Saturday Evening Post article that a broad readjustment of corporate policy and methods is needed. He warns that leaders who fail to adapt to changing times blind themselves to current realities and stresses that while the country is sound, some big interests have abused securities for profit.

B. F. Yoakum Frisco Saturday Evening Post Times Denison Herald

Marriages at Court House and Local Chapel

Our community witnessed three marriages last week. W. Hill of Olney wed Miss Lovie of Bryson with County Judge Ge McLaren officiating. Noah Cole and Della Blackwood tied the knot at Median Chapel with Judge McLaren presiding. R C Howard and Effie Jones married at True last Sunday with Elder C T Richardson officiating.

Court House W. ©. Hill Olney Lovie Bryson Ge. HL

Windy weather affects wheat. school progress noted

The Red Top column reports harsh winds harming wheat and shows Miss Dora Harmonson teaching a progressing class. Local residents, including W. C. and Johnnie McGee, visit the city. several families travel for shopping and visits. readings on community life at Lone Oak and Quanah are mentioned along with farming notes and a literary society gathering.

Wedding Bells Ring at True as Jones and Howard Wed

Miss Eftie Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs George Jones and Ross Howard were united in marriage at the home of the tribe's parents Inst Sunday Rev Richardson officiating. We regret to lose this couple from our social circle but wish them long and prosperous life. Grandpa Medfin buried in True cemetery last Sunday at 3 oclock. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family. Misses Josie Ribble and Ida Treue visited Jean school teachers at True Sunda. Bro Bowman delivered two excellent sermons here last Sunday. Willis Gibbs returned to Fort Worth to finish his commercial course. Alva Jones returned to Denton to attend school. Casbura to complete J F Larimore residence two miles south of True under Misses Ellis and Mundell. Dr Jones busy tending the sick the past week. Success to The Leader and its many readers. BLUE BELL.

Eftie, Jones George Jones Ross Howard Richardson Grandpa Medfin Josie Ribble Ida Treue Jean True Sunda Denton Messrs Casbura J. F. Larimore True Ellis and Mundell Dr. Jones Blue Bell

Jean community notes and church Sunday crowd

Health of the community seems to be improving and a large Baptist Sunday audience attended. Mrs J L Duncan went Monday to have Mrs Duncan operated on. Farmers youth attended Sunday School, cotton bales headed to market, Mr Willis sowed a nice oats field. A note of distress among work stock. Consider accident insurance with James T Vaughan.

J. L. Duncan Dunn Willis

South Bend News Notes and Local Moves

J W Burgess has a well aug and Mr Rich is handling the work. Rev W M Goode and M D Harrell visited Graham Saturday returning Monday. Rev C N Furgerson missed his 11 o'clock appointment. J R Holcomy and family visited W W Keeter's. A G Love and family moved to Eliasville to supervise machinery at Mc Brayer Love oil mill. Floyd Burgess and Lizzie Timmons wed at Bro Goode's home with Rev W M Goode officiating. Mr Fry of Graham surveyed land lines for J W Burgess. Prof Campbell and family stayed at Breckenridge. Lester Braddock plowing for J I Holcomb. Mr and Mrs Floyd Burgess to start housekeeping. Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Roy a son on the 16th. John Hi Coon, respected Young County citizen, died at Riverey Okla Jan 5 1903. his family and many South Bend friends mourn. Coon children and grandchildren listed with spouses in Texas and Oklahoma. Granddaughter Mrs Ovetia Gove notes his passing.

J. W. Burgess Mr. Rich W. M. Goode M. D. Harrell Graham C. N. Furgerson This Place J. R. Holcomy W. W. Keeter A. G. Love Eliasville McBrayer & Love Oil Floyd Burgess Lizzie Timmons Bro. Goode Mr. Fry J W. Burgess Prof. Campbell Breckinridge Lester Braddock Holcom Henry Roy Essex John Hi. Coon Young County Rivey Okla Coon South Bend M.x.Coon T Bradley Mollie Long Paso Addie 1 Huff Stattle Jennie Ford Zula Braddock Oklahoma Grandpa Ovetia Gove

Farmers and townsfolk share a snow flake note

Health 18reasons farmers busy on land. School progress under Mr. Walter Braddock. Families visit and attend church and social events. Several locals travel to Veales Creek and Mt Pleasant for weddings and funerals. A large crowd fills church. Farmers Union meets with good attendance. Snow Flake.

Resolutions of Respect for Comrade Robert W Snead

The Young County Camp 127 C V announces resolutions for Comrade Robert W Snead who died Jan 8 1908 at his home in Lower Tank Valley Texas. Born May 26 1899 in Lincoln County Missouri he fought with Dorsey’s Regiment MO Volunteers and was wounded and paroled at Mount Zion Church. He later settled in Young County and became one of its oldest, upright citizens and cherished members of the camp and community. He leaves a devoted wife and relatives with heartfelt sorrow.

Young County Robert W. Snead Lower Tank Valley Texas Snead Lincoln County Missouri Southland Dorsey S Price Mount Zion Church Chrisgenilenaa

Local social notices from Markley and nearby towns

Markley and Stinnett visitors to Zam Calvin on a recent afternoon and night. Mrs Ines Prideaax spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs M A Our young people enjoyed a social at the residence of Mr and Mrs Blackman Saturday night. Blackman Lester Wallace and Alvin Cantwell made a business trip to Graham this week. Mr Beard returned Saturday from Jacksboro where he received a painful eye injury. We have not learned the particulars. Mr and Mrs Cox gave a singing to the young people Sunday. Will Gregg returned home from Stephens County to aid his mother who is improving rapidly. We had good Sunday School attendance and Bro Black preached at the Baptist Church Sunday at 11 oclock on the Cross of Christ. The little son of Mr and Mrs Budtrell fell last Tuesday and broke his arm and is recovering well. Guavvesco.

Dora Harmonson W. C Johnnie McGee Jas. M. Smith Fannie Rutherford Graham Mary E. Parker Quai Lon F. McBride Steen Ben Barrett Byron Eaves Misses Pearl Ruby Steen Myrtle Eaves Sigorney Thigpen Emma Barrett Lone Oak A.D. Parker Quanah J. B. Ellison Shearer C. C. McBride Mr. Wilkinson Oklahoma Hodge W. T. McBee Literary Society Bashful Cox Will Gregg Stephens County Black Baptist Church Bud Trell Guavvesco

Advertised Letters List at Granham Post Office

December 2 1907 advertises letters remaining uncalled for at Granham post office. Names include Jas D Burton Harry Burlason Mrs M A Carpenter Abe Denton Frank Collie Miss Ellie Harding Ely Oliphant W M Thoma. Call for above letters with the date and advertiser initials T Conningham.

Granham Jas. D. Burton Harry Burlason M. A. Carpenter Abe Denton Frank Collie Ellie Harding Ely

Citation by Publication in Young County Texas

Legal notice commands the Sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks to summon W. B. Hight in Justice Court Precinct No. 6e, Graham, to answer a suit filed October 1901 by J. C. Vaughan for seventy four dollars plus related open accounts transferred to Vaughan from W. M. Terrell, B. P. Burch, and W. J. Higging. Return required at January term 1908.

Young County Young W. B. Hight Justice Court of Texas Graham J. C. Vaughan W. M. Terrell B. P. Burch W. J. Higging J.C. Vaughan

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Hursday Tonia J. T. Temple Ana Casifornia Kennedy Graham Drs Co Union Revival Meeting Lockett Adair Dallas Mareh Sth Adair New Episcopal Church Graham Local Arg casTrornia James T. Vaughan Tank Valley Walter Braddock McClanahan R. Norton A. A. Timmell A. H. Tones W. E. Moore Will Wadley H. Brashears Craig Point Joe Hubbard Rogers John Moore Will Noble Timmons Boggy J.T. Rogers Miss Ola Veales Creek Roger’ Nephim Russel Copeland J.P. Clark John Clark Mt Pleasant Nelma McCasland Nellie Seddon Maggie Ribble Clyt Cunningham Ben Fionia Jones Effie Moore Audrey Pyland Beare Markley Rays Justice of the Peace
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