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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1909

Page

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Big Dissolution Sale Promises Genuine Bargains

A local notice invites readers to a dissolution sale with circulars for details. It emphasizes bargains on goods sold regardless of former prices and notes that charged items will be at regular prices.

Mrs Hughes Undergoes Operation in Fort Worth St Joseph Infirmary

Mrs John Hughes underwent surgery at St Joseph infirmary in Fort Worth last day for an abscess causing serious illness. She was accompanied by husband and her parents Mr and Mrs F Herron who were with her during the operation. Mr and Mrs Herron returned last night and report Mrs Hughes is recovering well and has good chances of recovery.

John Hughes St. Josephnfirmary Fort Worth F. Herron Mray Herron

Miss Sallie Chism to Undergo Appendicitis Operation

Miss Sallie Chism will be taken to Fort Worth tomorrow for an appendicitis operation. She will be accompanied by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. Chism, and will remain with them until after the operation and she is out of danger.

Revival to Begin at Throckmorton with Rev Abe Mulkey

A card from Rev F L McGehee of Throckmorton states Rev Abe Mulkey will conduct a ten day revival starting July 30. An invitation is extended to all to attend and hear the noted evangelist.

F. L. McGehee Throckmorton Abe Mulkey

Ladies Aid Society Thanks Presbyterian Church Leader

We acknowledge with many thanks a fine cake handed us by H. P. Rose last Saturday compliments of the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church. The cake expresses their thanks and appreciation for what the Leader had done for them. The remembrance was unexpected and is a compliment we appreciate as much as any we have ever received. We shall always be ready and willing to do all in our power for the good of the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church.

H. PF. Rose Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Society Th Presbyterian Church

Rain Revives County Farmland Boosts Cotton Prospects

A heavy Monday night rain revived the county's fields with torrents around town and lighter showers in outlying areas. Corn benefited, cotton moisture improved, and feed supplies look adequate. Young County again leads in prospects for a strong cotton crop statewide.

Proffitt Newcastle Oith Olney Jean Farmer South Bend Eliasville Ivan Young County

Local Children and Clergy News

Jessie Allison, son of Mr and Mrs G W Allison, broke his left arm after a fall from a tree last Monday. Flora and Steen Stewart, children of Harve Stewart, left for Wayside California after visiting their uncle A P Stewart near Farmer. Rev Frank E Singleton, Methodist pastor, plans a one month vacation to El Paso. Rev M K Little, district presiding elder, will lead quarterly conference at the Methodist church next Saturday night with open attendance and will conduct Sunday services.

Jessie Flora Steen Stewart Harve Stewart Wayside California A P. Stewart Farmer Frank E. Singleton Methodist Church el Paso M. K. Little

Revival meeting at Christian tabernacle ends with praise

The three week revival led by evangelist W Graham Walker at the Christian tabernacle closes with Walker returning to Kentucky. Prof. Daugherty will conduct singing in Texas as the town reflects on the beneficial preaching and choir leadership that raised civic morale and appreciation for the revival.

Christian Tabernacle W. Graham Walker Kentucky Daugherty Texas

Meeting at First Christian Church Plans Further Worship

The meeting led by W G Walker and Leonard Daugherty in the tent closed Wednesday night. Work continues Sunday and Wednesday nights in the church house. Next Sunday the pastor preaches at 11 a m and 8 p m with morning theme Loins Girded and night topic A Step Ladder. You are invited to worship with us. Edward Oweks, Pastor.

W. G. Walker Leonard Daugherty Edward Oweks

Parkersville Plans Three Day Series With Springtown Nine

A three day ball games series at Ball Park is set for today tomorrow and Saturday with 4 pm start times. Our boys face Springtown nine, deemed the best in Parker county. The matchups are even and promising, and spectators are urged to attend early for a highly entertaining double the value game.

Springtown Parker County

Local residents plan brief trips and moves

J E Dowdle and family A C Anderson and family and W Bell and family leave for Clear Fork for a few days of eating and fishing. J T Brickell and family depart for Gary Oklahoma. he will be Rock Island road agent there. C W Armstrong and wife, Olney carpenters and contractors, visit Loving en route home. Miss Clotilda Davis of Decatur Texas visits Mrs J R McCarroll in east Graham as a social gathering is held.

J. E. Dowdle A. C. Anderson W. ©. Bell Clear Fork J. T. Brickell Gary Oklahoma Mr. Brickell Rock Island Road C. W. Armstrong Olney J. J. Armstrong

Election next Tuesday urged for three Texas amendments

Voters in Young County are urged to support three amendments in the upcoming election. The first would validate county line districts invalidated by a court technicality, protecting school access for children. The second would validate outstanding bonds issued by independent school districts as challenged three years ago. The third would authorize cities over 5,000 to be incorporated by special act.

Young County Texas

Local health notes on residents’ conditions

Chas. Short remains ill compared with last week while Mrs. J. R. Jameson shows improvement over last Sunday but remains in danger. The report indicates continuing concern for her recovery.

Graham Car Party Delayed by Rains on Amarillo Trip

The Graham automobile party that traveled to the Amarillo automobile show arrived in that city at 10 oclock Monday. Heavy rains slowed travel making the trip take a day longer than expected. They started home yesterday and expect to reach Graham Sunday evening if roads clear.

Graham Automobile Amarillo Graham

A Golden Wedding Means Longevity And Health

An old age salute to long marriage links health to a well functioning liver. The ad urges keeping Ballard's Herbine in the home and taking it when the liver is inactive. Prices are 50 cents per bottle and it is sold by all druggists.

Ballard

Mrs Moorley Leaves After Two Week Visit

Mrs. Herman Moorley, visiting her brother R. G. Hallam's family for two weeks, departed Wednesday to return home to Albany.

Herman Moorley R. G. Hallam Albany

Graham visitors head to Amarillo for auto races

A jolly crowd from Graham led by Robert Tankersley with wife Judge Joe Akin and families traveled in four automobiles through Newcastle to Amarillo for the great automobile races. The group includes J W Jackson and family, Miss Kidwell, John Bower, and Chas Widmayer. They own fine cars and are expected to chase prizes or win.

Newcastle Amarillo Robert Tankersley Joe Akin J. W. Jackson Miss Kidwell John Bower Chas. Widmayer Newcastle Register

A Night Rider's Raid Ends with Dr King's Pills

A vintage ad-style notice warns of night riders calomel croton oil and aloes pills that disturb sleep, then touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle cleanse that cures cold headache constipation malaria and related ills for 25 cents at Sloan Drug Co.

Dr. King Sloan Drug Co

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BIG Dissolution Sale R. F. Short & Company First Christian Church Oliver Typewriters Ball Park Clotilda Davis Decatur J. R. McCarroll East J. W. Taliaferro Chas. Short
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