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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
5
Town observers report numerous residents visiting in Graham and from Loving, Jean, Tank Valley, and Eliasville. Local figures include J. H. Robbins, Mrs. Fanny Rutherford, Prof. Don Singleton, and Judge J. W. Akin. Community updates mention school bids, clean up day on June 11, and trips to Denton and Georgetown for summer activities.
Ties to family visits and social events appear as residents visiting kin in Eliasville and nearby towns. The list includes Mrs Bettie Medlan in town Monday and Ada Thomas from Tank Valley also visiting. W. O. W. conventions attract A B George and family. Rotan New Mexico guest Lila Carlin Moore visits J W Akin. Elsie Rubenkoenig and Fannie Stofferg depart to Denton State Normal for studies. Vernon Parker of Red Top visits relatives. Rev Gaines B Hall returns from General Assembly and preaches in Kansas City twice.
Dr H E B Griffin attends the North Texas Medical Association in Gainesville on Friday. H L Groner and Jack Duckworth of Loving visited town Saturday. Groner leaves for Denton to attend the State Normal, Minnie McFerran returns from Denton with a permanent certificate. Mrs E E Freeman of Tank Valley travels to Bryan where daughter Grace a Houston nurse will join.
In Young County merchants expect strong sales as drum mers arrive suggesting good crops and prosperity. Robert McJimeey visits parents recovering from a foot injury from a horse fall. Z A Hudson attends Tank Valley Sunday School reporting strong attendance at Union Sunday School with no preaching services.
Advertisement for Hawk brand overalls by B. Street & Co claims full cut, durable fit, fast colors, and a guaranteed best overall on the market with price listed as one dollar.
The note reports Jan McMurry’s friends preparing for an appendicitis operation amid examinations in Austin Sherman at the college where he has done fine work. F M Burkett travels from Wednesday to Fort Worth to join his son Marion returning from A M school and bring his roommate home.
Friends of Miss Lucile Miller have received the program of the commencement exercises of The National School of Elocution and Oratory from which she is graduating. She appeared Monday evening in the selection A Judith of Eighteen Sixty Four by Cavanaugh and spoke at Class Day exercises delivering the Class Will.
The City Health Officer warns Graham residents that June 11 is set for a town cleanup. Citizens should not wait to tidy premises, or scatter weeds on sidewalks. The notice urges cooperation with the U D C and warns of possible action for unsanitary back alleys and open water barrels.
The U D C outlines district divisions for a Community Clean Up campaign. West Graham North Oak South Oak Elm East Graham districts list volunteers including Mrs. Norris, Miss Hindman, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Morrison, Miss Lewis, and Mrs. Logan among others.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church met with president Mrs. Geo Miller for a regular meeting Thursday at 4 o clock with nine members and nine visitors present. The session opened with song, prayer by Mrs. Tidwell, and roll call quoting a Scripture containing the word good. The Grateful Samaritan lesson led by Mrs. Miller proved helpful and the June 4 gathering will be with Mrs. Alma Marin on the Kingdom keyword. Sister Miller served punch.
John Clark of Weatherford was in Graham Monday. Mrs. Wm. Johnson departed Monday for Wichita Falls. Mrs. Geo. Wallace is in the city as a guest of Mrs. R. Y. Black.
Street and Company names appear in a brief item describing a local merchant named H. Street & Co and a note indicating satisfaction or approval for a prior transaction or decision. The fragment hints at a positive reception or outcome connected to McC.
A Friday afternoon event at Mrs James Porter's home celebrated Mrs James Cooper of Atlanta with card games hot hors d oeuvres and refreshments. Ione Short performed a piano piece and Mrs John B Wood offered two piano numbers. Guests included Mrs Wynns Mrs McJimsey and others. no club meeting next week due to a progress meeting.
Morrison's Barn offers new comb honey map'le syrup and pure sugar cane syrup for sale. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs A Kesseler on Tuesday. Prof and Mrs J F H Crabb returned home Wednesday night. Grace Stewart returns from a successful term at Polytechnic College.
An unclear OCR fragment references a seller labeled as B. S and Company offering goods. The text lacks concrete items, dates, or locations to form a complete news item.
J C Price of Jacksboro relocates to Carroll's Studio premises and offers high grade photography services including photos post cards and kodak finishing. G A Asberry and Robi Schnttler departed for a business trip to Wichita Falls and other wheat belt areas.
The committee reports resolutions grieving the death of J. C. Hindman aged 87, describing him as a distinguished pioneer and upright citizen. They note his kind nature, purity of life, and belief in reunion in the celestial lodge. They request minutes entry, family notice, and publication in the Graham papers.
EB W Morton and J W Rigsby visited Monday from Throckmorton County. W D Spivey asks to save nursery orders and notes appreciation for business. Sam Dowdle pays 18 cents per pound for butter fat. Presbyterian Ladies Aid will not meet this week. next regular meeting with Mrs Pohiman.
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