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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1908

Page

5

Local Notes July 9 1908

R A Dalrymple was in town yesterday. Heavy rain fell Monday evening. J T Vaughan & Co bought the insurance business of J R C McPhaill. Fresh honey at A F Stewart & Son. St Louis Restaurant advertises meals and candies. Mrs Alma Martin sick but improving. Miss Annie Willis visits Center Ridge and Walters Oklahoma. Mrs G W Black visiting Proffitt. Miss Ella Turner visiting Mrs Clarence Keen at Farmer.

Ella Turner Center Ridge Mrs Clarence Keen Farmer

Ball Game A Success Between Married and Single Men

A ball game at the ball park last Saturday evening between married and single men netted the cemetery association 46.70 with 6.05 for grand stand seats. The married men won 6 to 4. Manager Mr Meece thanks all helpers and especially the True Band for music and parade to the grounds.

Ball Park Meece

Lost gold woven wire bracelet at a picnic

A gold woven wire bracelet with snap and buckle was lost at a picnic. Finder will be liberally rewarded if returned to this office. Local notes mention Uncle Ben Waters was seen yesterday, and several visitors including Mrs J Pohlmann, Graham Stewart, Clark Knight, and P E Matthews with family are in town.

Halams and Smiths Visit Relatives in Texas

Ron R. and Mrs. R. Halam with children left yesterday for Albany Texas to visit relatives for several days. Mrs. H. M. Smith returned from a visit to Bridgeport last Monday night and was accompanied home by her sister Miss Eva Tunnell who will spend time visiting here.

Mrs. R . Halam Albany Texas H. M. Smith Bridgeport Eva Tunnell J. D. Wilson Chloe Aldis Bowie Farmer

Hunt's Cure Proclaimed A Guaranteed Skin Remedy

Louisville reader cites Hunt's Cure as effective for skin diseases. The column notes many similar letters praising the product. It claims the remedy is strictly guaranteed and stops itching instantly.

C. M. Johnson Louisville, Ky Hunt

Local Visit Ends as Lewis Sherrill Heads Home

Lewis Sherrill of Haskell, who had been visiting his uncle J. B. Norris here for a week, left Friday morning for Eliasville to spend a few days with friends.

Lewis Sherrill Haskell J. B. Norris Eliasville

Elks Parade and Dallas Trip Offer

The Rock Island announces round trip tickets to Dallas with return by July 17th from July 16. Fare set at $1.50 for the round trip. In local notes, a large group of youths enjoy an outing and fishing at Gooseneck Bend this week. Miss Jessie Morrison returns to Bryson after visiting here several days.

Rock Island Dallas Gooseneck Bend

Canvass Plan From C W Rasure For Young County

C W Rasure asks voters across Young County for support despite late school closure delaying a full canvass. He offers to meet everyone and values backing, signing the appeal with respect.

Young County C. W. Rasure

Local Visits Highlight Week End Travel in Area

Mrs Clem McCarver of Cisco visits her mother Mrs M D Wallace in the city. Cortez Slaughter of Bowie visits his brother Leon Slaughter here last Wednesday. Tess McHarg of Thurber visits relatives Saturday and Sunday. Miss Greta Lichte leaves Saturday to visit her brother Herman Lichte in Fort Worth then to Philadelphia to become a nurse at a children's hospital.

Mrs. J. Pohlmann Herman Lichte Fort Worth Clem McCarver Cisco M. D. Wallace Cortez Slaughter Bowie Leon Slaughter Tess McHarg Thurber Greta Lichte Philadelphia Children’s Hospital

Graham Couple Wed In Quiet City Ceremony

Logan Eddleman and Miss Cliftie E Eddleman were married at the bride’s mother's home with Rev O T Cooper officiating. The groom, a leading physician, and the bride, long a Graham resident, will reside here after visiting Bluffdale relatives.

WH. Logan Cliftie E. Eddleman H. E.eddleman O. T. Cooper Jacksboro Graham Bluffdale

Hawkins Chapel Community News and Activities

A cool breeze and recent rains bring relief to Hawkins Chapel farmers busy with cotton. Sunday School attendance was solid as Bro. Bowman led service at 11 a m. The Jean ball team beat Hawkins Chapel 2 to 0 last Tuesday. Lily Tedrow and Elzie Bowman visited relatives in Archer county. Pleasant View church will hold a protracted meeting starting Friday before the third Sunday in July with Rev. Harmon son assisting Bro. Black, under an arbor north of the church. Also announced is a meeting beginning first Sunday in August for ten days with Bro. Bowman leading. Let us pray for good community gatherings. Donovan.

Bowman Jean Ball Hawkins Chapel Lily Tedrow Elzie Archer County Pleasant View Perry Harmonson Bro Black Donovan

Farm Bull Seeks Owner Near South Bend

From my farm near South Bend, one eighteen month old Jersey bull, fawn color, no marks or brands. Any information concerning him will be appreciated by J. R. McCarroll at Morrison's store, or by W. C. Glenn at farm.

South Bend J. R. McCarroll Morrison's W.C. Glenn

Texas Delegation Probes Integrity Claims In Denver

The Texas delegation in Denver investigated a report questioning Senator Bailey and whether Bryan made remarks linking the senator to Waters-Pierce Oil Co. The leaders were to contact Bryan to verify the remarks, but Bailey was absent and could not be drawn into the dispute, rendering the matter largely inconsequential.

Texas Denver Senator Bailey Bryan Waters-Pierce Oil Co Mr. Bailey The Gulf

Picnic at Reunion Grounds for County Candidates

Graham Leader note invites all to a July 16 picnic at the Reunion Grounds on the Clear Fork for the County Candidates. Ground will offer refreshments, baseball games, and other amusements. cordial invitation extended by H. C. Wilson.

Graham Clear Fork H. C. Wilson

Priscilla Club hosts afternoon of games and favors

Miss Bessie James led a Priscilla Club gathering with progressive games won by Mrs. W. C. Harrell and a conundrum contest won by Mrs. H. L. Morrison. Guests included Mesdames McKeene, Garrett, McHarg, Miss Jean Burns, and Miss James praised as hostess. Next meeting set with Mrs. Harwell. Also notes travel, real estate offerings, and local notices.

Bessie James Priscilla Club W. C. Harrell H. L. Morrison

Patton Again In Jail In Mills Tragedy Case

Hayner Patton, a defendant and witness in the Mills tragedy, was confined by deputy sheriff T. E. Wallace after recent strange behavior. His physician and bondsmen say he is troubled by hallucinations and fear, with a likely lunacy trial ahead. Since confinement, he attempted suicide using improvised ropes.

T. E. Wallace Patton

When We Really and Truly Begin to Live

A Cle purne Enterprise quotation by J. R. Ransome urges shared duty to help others. It argues true living comes from empathy and reducing others’ sorrows, not selfish gain. The piece cites widespread moral service as life’s highest aim.

J. R. Ransome Clepurne Enterprise

Stamp Pictures I am ready again to make stamp pictures

J Driver states readiness to resume stamp portrait work at the same location. He signs the note confirming intention to continue taking stamp pictures, implying persistence in a small local business activity. The brief item lacks dates or further details.

J. Driver

Protracted Meeting Planned at True Church

Rev. A. C. Parker and a singer will start a protracted meeting at True on Tuesday before the Fifth Sunday in July. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

True A. C. Parker Singer

Evening Charity Game At Gallaher Home

Miss Corinne Gallaher hosted a progressive 42 game Tuesday evening at her parents home Dr. and Mrs Gallaher guests included Miss Camille Handy winner of the prize a Beethoven paper knife and Q Street the booby A three course luncheon followed for Misses Alline Johnson Camille Handy Dot Graham Addie Bee Kidwell Lucile McJimsey Bess Graham Camille Gallaher and the hostess and Messrs Q Street Robert McJimsey Horace Tidwell Leon Slaughter Henry Porter Blakey Gallaher Ben Cunningham Lester Ringenberg and Mr and Mrs Harry Graham

Corinne Gallaher Leon Slaughter Henry Porter Blakey Gallaher Ben Cunningham Lester Ringenberg Harry Graham

Huntsville News Briefs and Social Notes

In Huntsville the rain helps the corn and cotton looks fine despite hail. Railroad talk continues. The Burton couple hosted an ice cream supper for youths Saturday. Mrs. Joe L. Groves visited Lone Oak with her parents. Many attended Sunday School and Jeff Jordan’s Shinola family visited railway. Rev. G W Rushing preached a well received sermon and will speak each first Sunday at 4 pm except August first. Deets led singing Sunday night for the youth. RuBy.

Jeff Jordan Shinola G. W. Rushing Bro. Rushing Deets RuBy

For Sale A steel grain drill used one year

Used steel grain drill in excellent condition offered for sale at a bargain. Contact E. W. Johnson for details.

E. W. Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beckham National Bank Graham, Texas U.S U. S S. R. Crawford, R. E. Masry, M. K. Graham J. M Norman Cashier R. A. Dalrymple Vaughan & Co Chism J.T. Vaughan & Co J. R. C. McPhaill A. F. Stewart & Son's St. Louis J. W. Akin Alma Martin Annie Willis Walters Oklahoma G. W. Black T G. Black Proffitt Cemetery Association James Carlton Beara the Star Market Ben Waters Graham Stewart Clark Knight Lake Arthur, N. M P. E. Matthews Oxford Mississippi W. M. Matthews Ron Jessie Morrison Bryson Roy D. Gouston Rutherford W. C. Harwell Farmers Union J.P. Hyden Christian Church C. N. Williams Baptist Church T. E. Cannedy W. L. Grubbs Indian Mound J. C. Bullock Geo. Grubbs East Texas South Carolina Ellasville Harris Edgar McLendon 8. B. Street Bruce Macanac Island Michigan New York City Johnnie Dixon Thos. Dixon Herald West Va J. B. Norris Hdw Co Moon Bros Young County Abstract & Title Co R. M. Reed Aspermont Kansas City R. J. Mayher Clark St Chicago Hayner Patton Blackslee Liaseline Engine J. H. Fisher Beara Huntsville A. Vos
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