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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1912

Page

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Prof Stuart to Lecture on Education at Graham Court House

Mr R A Stuart graduate of West Texas State Normal at Canyon Texas will speak at the Graham Court House Monday July 22 at 8 30 P M His address will inspire and instruct the public on educational problems and Texas higher education. Graham should advertise his visit to draw a good audience and show interest in education. Keane Meeting Closed Reverend Kern led a tent meeting of the Hebrew Church ending last night with two baptisms and four additions by letter. The church membership grew with renewed faith and satisfaction.

R. A. Stuart West Texas State Normal Canyon Texas Court House Graham Stewart Normal College Grama Stuart Keane

Firemen's Band to Play Free Concert Tomorrow Night

The Firemen's Band performs at the court house park band stand from 8:30 to 10. Admission is free, with new selections and requests for old pieces after the first part. The Wayside Chapel is among the new pieces.

Court House Park Wayside Chapel

Sunday School Convention Opens at Presbyterian Church

The Sunday School Convention begins at the Presbyterian Church with devotional exercises led by Rey Snol dy and a temperance chorus of children. Byron Rickman presents a short speech while Mrs. Nannie W. Curtis delivers a notable prohibition talk. The president Mr. Hudson yields time to the speaker.

Presbyterian Church Rey, Snoldy Byron Rickman Mr. Hudson Nan

Cemetery Gates Left Open At Oak Grove

Local note reports repeated entries to Oak Grove cemetery with gates left open. Vandalism included trampling graves and shrubbery damage while officials suspect gates were left open by mistake amid broken locks. Sexton fixes access. visitors should use steps or contact the sexton.

Oak Grove Cemetery Graham Sexton

Church Sunday School Attendance and Offerings Summary

On Sunday July 14 Christian Church led attendance with 233 and $4.82 offering. Baptists followed with 206 and $19.59. Methodists counted 184 with $5.47 and 4 new pupils. Presbyterians had 145 participants with $5.47.

Christian Church Baptists Methodists Presbyterians

Organizing Bible Class and Home Religion Featured at Convention

Dr. Anderson delivered the evening address on The Organized Bible Class. He urged religion in the home as a remedy for Church and State problems and urged planning in visitation activities. His talks highlighted his work as a Sunday school worker and eloquent speaker.

Nie W. Curtis Court House Ramsey Anderson Dallas Hudson Street Underwood Revs Hall Stallings Dr. Anderson D. Anderson Visitation Department

Local Man Drowns Near Crowell Lake While Bathing

D D Darling a traveling drug salesman from Detroit with Dallas headquarters drowned about 8 pm Tuesday July 9 while swimming four miles south of Crowell Texas. He was 28, born in Fairfield Illinois and lived in Graham. Survived by his mother in Dalhart wife four sisters and a brother. funeral held in Dallas.

Graham Boy D. D Dad) Darling Detroit Michigan Dallas Crowell Texas Darling Graham Dalhart M. S. Handy

Mrs Cooper and Miss Lawless Visit Miss Terrell

Mrs Cooper and Miss Lula Lawless visited Miss Dosia Terrell in this city for two weeks and left last Saturday. Mrs Cooper drove to Oklahoma with Miss Terrell who will also visit Oklahoma, while Miss Lawless returned to Itasca Texas. Dr Terrell accompanied them to Fort Worth and returned home that night.

Mrs. Cooper Miss Lula Lawless Miss Dosia Terrell

Rain Spreads Across Counties Boosts Crops

A widespread shower last night brought beneficial rain to Young and Throckmorton counties. Throckmorton reported four miles west of Newcastle the heaviest in years, Newcastle light, Olney ground soaking, and Jean good. Graham saw a brief heavy spell near 2 pm, but effects were limited. Residents attend camp meetings on Clear Fork. local crops described as fine. Ed McCluskey visited from South Bend. Rev Joe R Mayes reports good Fox Hollow meeting. Renewal notices arrive from Lovington New Mexico and Thomas New Mexico. J E J Ford leaves Beckham National Bank for Livingston Texas with family joining soon.

Young Throckmorton Newcastle Olney Jean Graham J. E. J. Ford Beckham National Bank Livingston Texas Mr. Ford

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