Sorghum Flat News: family travels, oil talk, and school
County correspondence covers travelers from the coast to Sorghum Flat, farmers breaking land, oil wells, weddings, I O O F events, and school notes. Miss Norton adds pupils. Gann and others return home. Community pride, weather shifts, and efforts to keep children in school are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Creigh
B. P. Gann
Sorghum Flat
Rocky Hill
Carrie Norton
Gann Brothers
B. P. Ritchey
White Rose
White Goods Sale Opens February First Morning
The notice announces a white goods sale opening February 1st in the morning at Vet & Co. The message urges readers not to miss the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vet & Co
Flint Creek Small Town Social Notes
Health is very good with no illness of note. Local folks traveled to Loving Graham and Bryson visiting friends and relatives. Dan Doolin is building a residence on his father’s place. Young people enjoyed a singing at Dave Guinn’s. Several families shopped and visited nearby communities including Oakland Rocky Mound and Rocky Mound settlement with neighborly gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stephens
Loving
A. J. Ballew
Dan Doolin
Graham
George Guinn
Bessie Chambers
Bryson
Moore
Cody
Oakland
Ollie McAfee
Mary Allen
Pearl Guinn
Great Emtroi Will Be Offedd During Our White Goods Sa
The notice appears to announce a sale or event by Stroh & Co involving white goods. Details are unclear but imply a promotion or sale period. No precise date or location is readable.
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Sa Stroh & Co
Flat Rock School Under Miss Augusta Cornish Shines
Our school progresses nicely under Miss Augusta Cornish who has won the love of pupils. This term promises to be one of the best. Sunday School attendance wavered but visitors came and Bro Gaines B Hall preached well. Visitors Miss Pauline McJimsey Elsie Rubenkoenig Lillie Morrison from Graham attended both services. Mrs Alford left for Caney Springs Tennessee to be at her ill mother. Mrs Claire Patton of Corpus Christi visits her parents. Mrs J P Hodges recovers from a serious hernia. Corley works for J H Robbins. News is brief this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman Lumber Co
Jacksboro
Jno. E. Morrison Company
L. C. Deering
A. B. Daniels
Prof. Bradshaw
Graham
Earl Burns
Union Gin
Mask
Johnson Place
Mr. Parsons
Tom Butler
Mexico
Luther Drum
Texas
Barber
High School Literary Society
Farm For Rent See J B No
Brief classified notice states a farm is for rent and directs inquiries to J B. No with minimal details. No location date or terms are provided in readable text.
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J. B
Angell's Comedians Tickets On Sale At Vaughan's
Tickets for Angell's Comedians go on sale at Vaughan's for shows every night next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angell
Vaughan
Wek
Murray Churchgoers Chronicle Quiet Week Amid Shooting Rumor
Murray residents report a calm Sunday with attendance from Hattye Martin Carmack and Grace Walsh. Locals note rumors of a leg being shot but no suspect or victim identified, leaving the incident unsolved as Cowpuncher Jr. signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Walsh
Bertha Carmack
Graham
Grace
Alma McCorquodale
Woodson
Cowpuncher, Jr
Our Potato Chips Ready for Your Next Order
Local ad notes fresh crisp potato chips from Tidwell and Bons inviting a new order. Contains branding and contact cue for future purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I, Tidwell& Bons
South Bend News Notes and Local Visits
J R McCluskey can sit up again after three months with typhoid fever. Rev R G Fickling and son Tommy visited the Bend Saturday night. Rev Tommy Fickling preached here. J H Rogers and family dined with Mr and Mrs C A Melton Sunday. Benders attended the Lone Star box supper. Frank Harrell went to Graham Friday. Miss Atkins visited Miss Mary McBrayer. Christine Harrell ill. Bertha McBrayer left for Fort Worth to visit relatives. Mrs M D Harrell visited her mother Mary C Goode. School progress noted. Bettie Hutcheson called on Mrs P V Hale. W C McBrayer visited home folks and attended church and Sunday school. Orange Blossom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
J. R. McCluskey
R. G. Fickling
Tommy
Proffitt
The
Bend
Tommy Fickling
J. H. Rogers
Duff Prairie
C. A. Melton
Lone Star
Frank Harrell
Graham
Miss Atkins
Mary McBrayer
Christine Harrell
Bertha McBrayer
Fort Worth
M. D. Harrell
Mary C. Goode
Bettie Hutcheson
P. V. Hale
W. C. McBrayer
Bonnet Making Open For Ladies and Children
Sewing wanted for ladies and children's bonnets a specialty by Mrs. Pearl Mandeville.
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Pearl Mandeville
Greatest Goods Sale Advertised on Grah Street Saturday
An early morning sale notice announces a major goods sale at Grah Street & Co starting at 8 30 oclock on Saturday morning with emphasis on large quantities and bargains for shoppers.
Camp Creek News Gathers Local Church and Farm Updates
Absent last week, sender aims to share weekly Camp Creek items. Rev Newsom filled his regular appointment as measles kept people away. Several locals ill but improving, including Mrs Summersville and Miss Eunice Summersville. The Elliott brothers dig a tank on S P Elliott’s farm. Davis Brothers plan a crop on Mr Smith’s farm. Clyde Daniel bought a new target to hunt rabbits. Joe Mayes preached at Bitter Creek, with a large youth dinner at Mrs Summersville’s. Ray Phipps visited Ingleside. Doyle recovering at home. Sunshine signs off as news runs scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Creek
Newsom
Daniel
Mary Summersville
S. P. Elliott
Jim
E. D. Strange
Bitter Creek
Davis Brothers
Mr. Smith
Clyde Daniel
Joe Mayes
Postmaster Election Comment From F Herron
An aspirant for the Graham postmaster position declares opposition to the advertising method used in The Graham Leader and West Texas Reporter. He asks readers not to consider his name in the ad and thanks friends for their support while stating he is making an honest effort to win the post.
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Post Office
Graham
Graham Leader
West Texas Reporter
F. Herron
Local Social Notes From Graham and East Graham
J L Lester and wife visited Graham last Thursday. Charlie Short remains ill in bed from Graves & Ward. Byrd Padgett of Oakland traded in Graham Saturday. Red and White Onion Sets sold by Graves & Ward. J W Belcher moved into his East Graham home last week. Miss Sarah Hardy of True shopped in Graham Monday. A $5 gold prize offered for the best temperance Essay by grades seven to ten at the High School. D B Wood spent weekend with home folks in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hardy
True
Graham
Muslin Underwear Sale for Women Misses and Children
Local retailer announces a sale on muslin underwear for women misses and children with discounted prices. Store promotes loose garments and comfortable fits. Event highlights affordable basics for all ages.
Local Notes On Appointments Arrivals And Advertisements
Sam Dowdle joins Mabry & Sons grocery. Five Tris Bulk Coffee for $1 in Ward. A O and J E Norris return from a visit in Wichita Falls. Glaucus Cox reenters school after weeks away. Ange l’s Comedians at the opera house next week. Frank Johnson moves into Bowers’ East Graham house. Miss Ollie Kidwell hosts several pre nuptial affairs this week. W P Steen ships two ears of fat cattle to Fort Worth markets Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Kidwell
W. P. Steen
Fort Worth
Special Lace Now on Sale at This Store
Tom Long and family move back to South Oak Street. The Garvin baby recovers after sickness. John E. Morrison Co. receives Michigan Salt delivery. Bernice Miller, Lucile Miller’s sister, now attends Graham High School. Mrs. George Black fractures her right arm near the wrist. Herbine liver stimulant advertised at 50 cents a bottle sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street & Co
Tom Long
South Oak Street
Bernice Miller
Lucile Miller
The
Graham High School
American Beauty Corsets Advertisement
The John E. Morrison Co offers six figure corsets and Swart pattern styles in stock with complete satisfaction promised. Local shoppers are invited to explore the latest designs at American Beauty Corsets.
Green and white bridge party and Priscilla Club meeting
Les Hiboux Club enjoyed a green and white progressive bridge afternoon hosted by Mrs. Jim Matthews with high scores by Mrs. Q Street and Mrs. John Gay, plus Vera Norman as consolation. Later, Priscilla Club members hosted fancy-work at Mrs. A A Morrison’s home with thirteen in attendance, new secretary Burkett, and a resignation noted. next meeting to elect a new member.
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Les Hiboux Club
Jim Matthews
Q. Street
John Gay
Vera Norman
A. A. Morrison
Priscilla Club
B. B. Garrett
W. H. Vaughn
J. T. Rickman
C.S. Wynns
Z. A. Hudson
T. J. Price
B. Jones
Burkett
Miss Kidwell
Jackson
Pre-nuptial Bridge Party Honors Miss Ollie Kidwell
Mrs Bruce Street hosted Tuesday afternoon for Miss Ollie Kidwell with four progressive bridge games using hand tinted score cards. Mrs Wadsworth earned the highest score and first favor while Mrs Will Norman captured second favor in a cut. Both prizes were given to the honoree, who also received a china shower after a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kidwell
Bruce Street
Ollie Kidwell
Wadsworth
Will Norman
Exemptions Open Until January for Young Men
Tax Collector J. BE Parsons reminds that January ends the period for young men to secure exemptions and pay poll taxes. Exemptions cost nothing and are available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE
Parsons
Mrs Crawford Reports Heavy Rain in Fort Worth
Mrs S R Crawford returned from a visit to Fort Worth and Dallas describing very heavy rain in Fort Worth. Miss Ruth Rogers, formerly with Graham Schools and now teaching in Fort Worth, spent the weekend in Graham visiting the Misses Atwood.
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S. R. Crawford
Fort Worth
Dallas
Ruth Rogers
Graham
Misses Atwood
Lighthouse keeper Captain J. 8. Donahue’s odd rescue with Bitters
A Civil War captain from South Haven Michigan credited Electric Bitters with preventing wrecks and curing kidney trouble chills and indigestion. He claims the tonic improved his sight and now at seventy feels fine. Ad promotes a 50 cent bottle widely sold in druggists.
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Donahue
Haven
Mich
Dix Leberman Travels to Fort Worth for Cattle Purchase
Dix Leberman of True departed Tuesday morning by train to Fort Worth to buy two or three cars of cattle for pasture use in the county's northern portion.
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Dix Leberman
True
Fort Worth
Kay Family Dinner Marked by Birthday Cake Surprise
Mr and Mrs Albert Kay hosted a luncheon on the 16th with a twelve o'clock dinner. The elder sister received a birthday cake at the center of the table surrounded by candles and gifts. Attendees included Mr Jno E Morrison Miss Mayzelle Morrison Mrs Ira T Gilmer of Meridian Mississippi and Mrs Hudson and family and the Misses Long.
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Kay
Albert Kay
Mr .Jno
E .Morrison
Mayzelley Morrison
Ira T. Gilmer
Meridian
Mississippi
Hudson
Limited Time News Bundle Offer Through December 5 1913
The Leader announces a clubbing deal granting The Daily and Sunday Fort Worth Star Telegram and The Graham Leader until December 5 1913 plus a Parcels Post Map for 93 25 dollars. A solicitor will be in the field next week as part of the push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Graham Leader
Young County Abstract Co Sells 185 Acres in Reynolds Estate
The Young County Abstract Company sold to H. L. Rogers yesterday 185 acres of the R. A Reynolds estate in the northwestern part of the county. Also notes a remedy advert about BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for backache and a letter from W. E. Reeves moving his paper to Olney, returning to Young county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Abstract Company
H. L. Rogers
R. A Reynolds
W. E. Reeves
Whitewright
Olney
Old Young County
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George E. Leberman
Clint Burris
Newcastle
Louella Gibbs
Messrs
W. S. Husted
J. T. Lowe
S. W. White
Oney
Rev. Mayes
the Baptist Church
W. R. Smediey
Andrew Gibbs
Miss Watson
White Goods Sale
Flint Creek
J. L. Lester
Graves & Ward
Charlie Short
Byrd Padgett
J. W. Belcher
East
D. B. Wood
Sam Dowdle
Mabry & Sons Grocery
Ward
A. O. and
J. E. Norris
Wichta Falls
Glaucus Cox
Good
Frank Johnson
Mrs. Jay Garvin
Car of Michigan Salt
John E. Morrison Co
George Black
Amerpenery
Hughes & Kizer
Public Square
Ballard
Perry & Gray
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