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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

4

Local Notes On Voters And Subscriptions

Notes list individuals including H. L. Morrison Clarence Jones and Money Lacy who traveled to Throckmorton yesterday. T. C. Martin of Loving renewed his subscription to the Old Reliable this week. J. A. Holt of Loving visited town Tuesday and spent time at this office.

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

Local readers make yearly contribution and store moves noted

J. T. Temple of True, in the city Tuesday, deposited his yearly contribution to the Leader. A Fuller and wife of the Chicago Bargain Store have packed their goods and moved back to Fort Worth. J. J. Martin of Eliasville is also among readers who settled with the Old.

J. T. Temple True Fuller Chicago Fort Worth

Bryson Man Deposits To Keep It Coming

W. L. Pevehouse of Bryson visited the city Tuesday and deposited two dollars with the leader to keep it coming. The Women’s Home Missionary Society plans an entertainment at the courthouse Friday evening, February 4. W. H. Oneal of the Farmer community ordered the Dallas News and renewed his subscription Tuesday.

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

Lailidix Vallie Graves Buy Parsons Livery Stable

Kind of Have Always Bough Lailidix Vallie Graves and G G Casey have bought Ed Parsons livery stable. Parsons retires and now devoting his attention to the Eliasville and Olney mail lines as a first class star route mail carrier. W D Bentley special agent for the U S Department of Agriculture and Geo B Walker from German hall works Atlanta Ga were here yesterday with a pleasant call.

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

Isaiah Aynesworth Dead in California

Death reported in Berkeley California of Isaiah Aynesworth formerly of Graham. He grew up in Young County and was recently married. The notice extends sympathy to his young widow, mother, and brothers. An unrelated cough remedy advertisement follows urging Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for colds and constipation.

Berkeley California Isaiah Aynesworth Graham Young County

Union Revival Meeting Promised for Graham This March

Announcement last Sunday said Lockett Adair, famed for a Dallas revival, will conduct a two week meeting in Graham starting Sunday March 8. Adair will be accompanied by a singer. A fuller notice will follow.

Lockett Adair Dallas Graham Adair

New W F S Railway line eyed to Belknap coal fields

F B Slager of Belknap coal fields reports the W F S Railway Co will build a new line from Henry Williams place west of True to the river crossing near California creek mouth. The old survey may be abandoned. Steel reaches Olney and the line to Olney could be finished by February with coal field access by April. Slager expects the route to head south to connect with the T P.

F. B. Slager Belknap Slager California Creek Olney

Relief for Rheumatism with Chamberlains Pain Balm

Do you know rheumatic pains can be relieved. Try one application of Chamberlains Pain Balm. It may not remove pain but will aid rest and sleep, a great benefit to rheumatism sufferers. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain

Leader Printing Offers Superior Work at Small Extra Cost

Commands results which far out weigh the difference in cost between it and the ordinary class of work. The Leader has just received a new paper cutter, a lot of new type and first class up to date stationery. It is now better prepared than ever to do your job printing. If you want THE BEST bring your work to the Leader. it will cost you but a trifle more than inferior work.

Cure for Bad Stomach Trouble Promoted by Mrs Lowe

A testimonial from Mrs Joun Lowe of Cooper Maine states two years of stomach illness ended after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She bought twelve bottles in total and is now well. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain Joun Lowe Cooper Maine

New Episcopal Church Erection Begun in Graham

The contract for a new Episcopal church in Graham has been awarded to Howard & Cochran and construction started last Monday. The frame structure measures 18 by 42 feet with an 8 by 10 foot vestibule and a tower planned at the front. The effort reflects the energy and commitment of Graham's small congregation as they strive to provide a dignified place of worship and community pride.

Howard & Cochran Episcopal Church of Graham

Union Notice for Graham Local Members Meeting

All members of the Graham local are requested to be on hand Saturday night February 1st for a union meeting. The notice urges attendance to discuss pending contracts and organizing efforts in the area.

Graham Local

Confederate Veterans honored by Daughters of Confederacy

Fitzhugh Lee Chapter UDC hosted Confederate veterans at the Methodist church last Sunday. Services began at 2 pm with singing and a prayer by Bro. Twitty, followed by remarks praising Confederate soldiers and kin. County Attorney Simpson helped present Crosses of Honor as Daughters served a grand dinner, then Young County Camp UCV adopted resolutions thanking the chapter and requesting publication.

Fitzhugh Lee United Daughters of Confederacy Bro. Twitty Dixey Land County Simpson Bro. Goode W. A. Morris U.C. V U. D.C U,d.c Graham F. Herron R. E. MaBry

Frisco Leader Urges Corporate Procedure Change

B F Yoakum of the Frisco cites a need to read signs of changing times and alter corporate policy. He praises national reform and criticizes unchecked manipulation of securities that yields paper profits, urging responsible leadership and better methods.

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

Marriages At Court House Join Olney Bryson Couples

Marriages reported with County Judge G A McLaren officiating include W H Hill of Olney and Miss Lovie Bes of Bryson at the courthouse last Monday. Earlier, Noah Cole and Della Blackwood of Median Chapel were wed at Judge McLaren's gate. R C Howard and Effie Jones wed at True last Sunday January 19 with Elder C T Richardson officiating.

Court House W. ©. Hill Olney Lovie Bes Bryson Juuge

Windy weather and community notes in Red Top

Windy conditions affect the wheat and schooling progresses with Miss Dora Harmonson as teacher. Local residents travel to Graham and Quanah, visit relatives, attend Sunday School, and plan spring oats. The Literary Society meets Friday night with a strong program.

Dora Harmonson W.C Johnnie McGee Jas. M. Smith Fannie Rutherford Graham Mary E. Parker Shearer C. C. McBride Mr. Wilkinson Oklahoma Mr. Hodge W. T. McBee Literary Society Bill

True wedding and community notes echo Sunday events

Miss Effie Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs George Jones and Ross Howard wed at the bride’s home with Rev Richardson officiating. Grandpa Medlin is buried at True cemetery. A social update mentions teachers visitors, a church singing, sermons, and local schooling moves, with well wishes to The Leader and readers.

Effie Jones George Jones Ross Howard Richardson Grandpa Medlin Josie Ribble Ida Treue Jean Ragle Frog Hollow M.ss Howard J. D. Lowe Bro Bowman Willis Gibbs Fort Worth Alva Jones Denton Messrs Casburn J. F. Larimore True Ellis and Mundell

Community Health Improves as Local Church Sees Large Attendance

Jean notes improving community health and robust church activity with a large Baptist Sunday audience. Mr and Mrs J L Duncan traveled to Graham for Mrs Duncan s eye operation. Local Farmer youth attended Sunday School and cotton bales moved to market. Willis planted a sizable oats field by Monday and stock distemper complaints arise.

J. L. Duncan Graham

Take out an accident policy with James T. Vaughan

If you are traveling, arrange an accident policy with James T. Vaughan to ensure coverage. The note emphasizes securing protection before any trip and names the agent directly for reference. The guidance stresses prompt action and a specific provider.

James T. Vaughan

South Bend News Notes and Local Obituaries 1908

J W Burgess has a well dug with Mr Rich at work. Rev W M Goode and M D Harrell visited Graham, returning Monday. Rev C N Furgerson failed to fill Sunday’s 11 o’clock appointment. J R Holcomb and family visited W W Keeter’s family. A G Love and family moved to Eliasville to manage machinery at McBrayer Love oil mill. Floyd Burgess and Miss Lizzie Timmons wed at Bro Goode’s home with Rev Goode officiating. Fry of Graham surveyed land lines for Burgess. W C Fickling went to Graham. Prof Campbell and family spent weekend at Breckinridge. Lester Braddock plows for J R Holcomb. The Burgesses plan housekeeping soon. Born to Henry Rogers, a son on the 15th. John H Coon, longtime South Bend resident, died Jan 9 1908 at Bentley Okla. He left a large family and was near 73, with service in the Methodist Church. Granddaughter MRS OVELIA GOODE writes of sorrow.

J. W. Burgess Mr. Rich W. M. Goode M. D. Harrell Graham C. N. Furgerson This Place J. R. Holcomb W. W. Keeter A. G. Love Eliasville Breckinridge Lester Braddock Floyd Burgess Henry Rogis Sam Essee John H. Coon Young County Byentley Okla Mollie Long Fl Paso Addie L. Powers Anadarko Katie Mady Bradley R. E. and O. D. Coon Wm. Coon Graham Mill Luther Coon Huffstuttle Jennie Ford Zula Braddock Oklahoma Grandpa Ovelia Goode

Resolutions of Respect for Comrade Snead in Young County

The committee submits resolutions honoring Robert W. Snead who died January 6 1908 at his home in Lower Tank Valley Young County Texas He born May 26 1839 in Lincoln County Missouri joined Dorsey s Regiment Mo Volunteers fought with Price s army was wounded captured and paroled after the war he settled in Young County an early and respected citizen His genial manner and patriotism touched all who knew him The Camp extends heartfelt sympathy to his wife and relatives, and records this tribute in its minute book for one of its best neighbors and true soldiers

Young County U. S. Vv Robert W. Snead Lower Tank Valley Texas Snead Lincoln County Missouri Southland Dorsey L Price Mount Zion Church Murade Herron A O. Norrris W. M. Matthews

Tank Valley Community News Roundup

Health here is reasonably good as farmers busy breaking land. Our school is progressing under Mr. Walter Braddock. Numerous visits and social events are noted, with church crowds and family gatherings last Sunday. The Farmers Union meeting at this place met with good attendance.

Walter Braddock McClanahan R. Norton A. A. Timmet A. H. Tones W. E. Moore Will Wadley H. Brashears Craig Point Joe Hubbard Rogers John Moore Wichita Falls Will Noble Timmons Boggy J. T. Rogers Miss Ola Weales Creek Rogers Russel Copeland J. F. Clark John Clark Mt. Pleasant Nelma McCasland Nellie Seddon Maggie Ribble Olyf Cunningham Ben Moseley Fionia Jones Effie Moore Audrey Pyland Ora Rogers Graham High School Farmers Union

Community notes from Grayden Co.

Markley and Geo Stinnett visited Sum Calvin Sunday. Mrs Inez Prideaux spent the day with her parents. Young people enjoyed a social at Blackman home. Blackman Wallace and Cantwell went to Graham on business. Beard returned from Jacksboro with eye injury. Cox gave a singing for the young folks. Will Gregg home from Stephens County where his mother is improving. Sunday School had good attendance. Bro Black preached at the Baptist Church on Sunday at 11. The Cantrells' little son broke his arm last Tuesday and is recovering well.

Geo. Stinnett Sum Calvin Inez Prideaux M. A. Stewart Cox Will Gregg Stephens County Bro. Black Baptist Church Bud Cantrell Graydenco

Advertised Letters in Gra ham Post Office 1907

List of uncalled letters at Gra ham post office dated December 27 1907. Names include Jas D Burton Harry Burmson Mrs M A Carpenter Abe Denton Frank Collie Miss Effie Harding Ely Oliphant W M Thomas. Call for above letters and mention Advertised with date. J T Cunningham.

Graham Post Office Jas. D. Burton Harry Burmson

Citation by Publication in Young County Court

Public notice commands Sheriff to publish weekly for four weeks to summon W B Hight unknown address to appear before Justice Court Precinct No One in Graham Texas on January 27 1908 to answer suit filed October 7 1907 by J C Vaughan for 874 70 plus costs on three verified accounts transferred to Vaughan Open accounts list W M Terrell 329 00 F P Burch 15 00 and interest 70 cents W J Higgins 30 00 This writ demands return of execution and is dated December 4 1907 in Graham Texas

Young County Young W. B. Hight Justice Court of Texas Graham J. C. Vaughan W. M. Terrell F. P. Burch W. J. Higgins J.C. Vaughan A. D

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.J. Martin Lailidix Kennedy Graham Drag Co Union Revival Meeting New Episcopal Church Castoria Lida South Bend Tank Valley Markley A. W. Kay Justice of the Peace
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