Sunday Services, Weddings, and Local Notices in Graham
Graham church services continue with Baptist and Presbyterians engaging in meetings and Rev. Frail and Rev Fincher presiding. A notable wedding occurred April 30 at the Catholic church for Clare Lo Garske and Dr. R. C. Timmons. Community updates include city cleanup set for June 11, local visits, sickness, travel, and upcoming sermons by Professor Boaz at the Methodist Church.
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Methodist Church
Presbyterian
Tng
Es B. Frail
Germors
F. BE. Fincher
Kingdom
M. Cunningham
Momgeyt
Central Texas Presbytery
Graham Church
City Council Enacts Fire-Safe Frame Structure Ordinance
The council passed an ordinance prohibiting frame structures on lots around the square to encourage better modern buildings and reduce fire risk and insurance costs. Citizens believed such a rule already existed, but it had been overlooked until now. The action is praised as in the town’s best interest.
Gallaher Improves After St Josephs Infirmary Operation
In a letter Mrs Harry Graham reports Dr Gallaher’s stitches to be removed today and expresses hope he will soon be out of bed after his operation at St Josephs Infirmary last Thursday.
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Gallaher
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Fort Worth
Harry Graham
A H Jones Withdraws From Sheriff Race
A. H. Jones withdraws from the sheriff race addressing Young County voters on May 29, 1914. He cites business of greater importance and thanks friends for past favors, signing A. H. Jonas.
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Young County
Sheff
A. H. Jonas
Early tragic loss tempers Eva Booth remarks on disaster
Commander Eva Booth reacted to the Empress of Ireland sinking and other deaths by noting many victims were preaching staff and that Canada’s military leadership was left without a head amid widespread distress in the Canadian Army.
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Eva Booth
D:stern
Canada
Belmont Hotel Discontinues Sanitarium Services
Belmont Hotel ends the sanitarium operation and reopens as a former hotel with rates of 1.25 dollars for lodging, meals at 25 cents, and beds at 25 cents. Patronage is requested by Co. V. Conner.
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Belmont Hotel
Conner
License Pairs Issued by County Clerk
The County Clerk issued marriage licenses to W. N. Lunn and Miss Emma Simmons Clarence Whitmire and Miss Billa Corbett S. J. Roach and Miss Stella Moore kt. W. Hendrix and Miss Bertie Cook A. W. Owen and Miss Annie Pichard Also an advertisement for Dont Buy Cheap W k Clothes urging shoppers to try their goods at 8. B. Street & Co.
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W. N. Lunn
Emma Simmons
Clarence Whitmire
Billa Corbett
S. J. Roach
Stella Moore
W. Hendrix
Bertie Cook
A. W. Owen
Annie Pichard
B. Street & Co
Property Transfers In Graham Mabry’s Addition
Homer Mayes and wife sell Lots 7 and 8 in Block A Mabry’s Addition to Graham to W M Jiant. W M Jiant and wife convey Lot 7 and 8 in Block to E B Owen.
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Homer Mayes
W. M. Jiant
Mabry
Graham
E. B. Owen
Legg Brothers Advertise Work Gloves in Various Sizes
Legg you up. 8. B. & Co. promotes a broad range of work gloves in all kinds and sizes, claiming top grade quality for buyers seeking durable protection.
Titanic disaster suit losers face limited salvage payoff
Plaintiffs suing American owners for damages from the Titanic wreck receive little as the Mobility salvage and passenger freight money cover only about 91 000 of 12 000 000 in total claims. Under British law the company’s liability stands at 3 000 000.
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Im American
Slop Receptacle Service Encourages Safe Disposal
Notice urges residents to place nonpoisonous waste in slop receptacles and keep areas clean. It mentions regular removal by Fisher House and invites calls to arrange service. Includes an advertisement claim that Star Brand Shoes are Better.
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The
Fisher House
The Cocoanut Palm Its Lifespan Uses and Value
The cocoanut palm thrives in the tropics and near seacoasts. It provides food, drink, medicines, utensils, building materials, oil, lighting and many other products, with a ship reportedly possible from its yields. Trees begin bearing by age five to six near the coast and continue for 50 to 100 years, remaining vigorous at 25 to 45 and often bearing to 70.
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Tropics
United States
Tennant
Orient
Ceylon
Rio Grande
Dining With Friends
A boarding house romance unfolds as a tired young woman and a lonely man admit to pretending they have friends for dinners. They privately acknowledge their deception while pondering their shared loneliness and desire for companionship in a cheap restaurant.
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New York Times
The Mullahs of India and Sacred Respect for Clergy
An analysis of mullahs as religious leaders in India and the East. The text notes reverence for mullahs, the use of mad to denote homage rather than insanity, and the Ulima principle that injury to a mullah warrants the death of the aggressor.
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India
East
Turkey
Habibullah
Trap of the Fourmilion in the Sahara
An explorer notes a small Sahara insect named the fourmilion that digs funnel shaped burrows and launches sand storms when prey enters. It immobilizes and stores victims in a larder for later meals, making the sand hail deadly and blinding.
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Sahara
Irishman asks for help to a very ugly lady
An Irishman knocks on a door and asks the lady of the house for aid saying he is hard up. She refuses and warns of her policeman husband. Pat retorts that he believes her and that he would take anything when he took her.
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Missis
Pat
Argonaut
Harmony Quest Sparks Voice Repertoire Debate
A Washington Star column records a backstage exchange where a prima donna rejects a song as unsuited to her voice and the manager laments the need to replace it with a different number, noting the impossibility of rewriting the voice.
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Washington Star
Signs of Death and Premature Burial Fears
The New York World discusses how burial while alive is a possible fear among educated people. It cites unreliable signs of death and notes cases where hearts restart after stimulation, while asserting true death is confirmed by putrefaction and rigidity.
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New York World
Mr Pleasant Returns After Rainy Interlude
After a two week absence Mr Pleasant will return as rain showers persist. Rev Cook filled his appointment, planting continues with cotton in progress. The community enjoyed a Sunday sing at Mr McClain’s and visitors joined families from Tank Valley, Graham, and Briar Branch.
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Cook
Indian Mound
G. W. Lanter
Briar Branch
Wiley Moore
McClain
Rosamonda
Roar of the Thunder and Lightning’s Mighty Path
A meteorologist explains how thunder length and strength depend on the accompanying lightning discharge and how the loud crack before the peal varies with current direction. The article notes echoes from clouds and mountains shape the final roar heard, with longer paths yielding tearing sounds.
Calhoun Clay Ties Knot After Second Marriage
The Washington Star reports Calhoun Clay, slim and young, marrying a bride 18 or older in a ceremony that paused when the groom asked to delay the customary last two words. He explained he had been married before, seeking to let the solemnity sink in.
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Calhoun Clay
Calhoun
Pahson
Washington Star
House Rent in Graham Seeks Tenant
Three room venue available for rent in Graham. Contact Edgar Craig in Graham for details.
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Graham
Edgar@Craig
Spring Creek Community Notes And Local Updates
Rain lingers over Spring Creek for two weeks as harvest nears. Health remains good. Families attend Bitter Creek children’s day. Caldwell family returns from Seymour for summer in Spring Creek. Penson couple welcome a baby boy. Cordelia Kuykensdahl’s school closes. Rinard visits daughter Estelle near Megargel. Bachelor Girl signs off with scarce news.
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Spring Creek
Bitter Creek
Cc. D
Caldwell
Seymour
Jim Penson
Cordelia Kuykensdahll
J. B. Rinard
Estelle
Megargel
Sheriff Sale of Stock Horses in Young County Texas
The sale lists fifteen head of stock horses at fifty dollars per round. Under an order from the District Court of Young County in the case J E Harrell vs G D Jefferson No 1655, Sheriff O H Brown will sell on the first Tuesday in July 1914 before the Graham courthouse door to satisfy a judgment of 418.10 plus costs. Property described as Lot 12 in Block 13 of the Olney Townsite Addition in Olney, Texas.
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Young
District Court of
Young County
J. E. Harrell
G. D. Jefferson
Sheiff
Court House
Graham
Texas
Olney
H. Brown
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Clare Lo Garske
R. C. Timmons
Gabriel
Joseph Murphy
Timmons
Great Falls
Helenia
Butte
Havre
Montana
J. W. Timmons
Miss Buford Snoody
Polytechnic College
Chism
Robert McKingey
Mr. and
Mrs. Steen
Jacksboro
Louis Bower
D. D. Casenbary
Dallas
Maggie Taylor
Flat Rock
D. B. Wood
Emory Ragsdale
Hamilton
Ira Srant
Winstow
Arizona
Webster
Rowden
Mabry & Sons
B. A. Gatlin
Bessie James
Denton
Rowden Saraan
Mrs. O. M. Jones
Cleburne
City
Eld
Mrs. J. H. Fisher
Bob Harrell
South Bend
L. E. Fincher
Houston
R. G. Hallam
T. W. Feltcher
West Graham
Ivy. Boaz
Will Norman
Jermyn
Will Lieving
Tess McHarg
Itle
Tess, Jir
W. S. McJimsey
Blackwell
Mr. Jiant
Marshall Davis
Ivam
A. Davis
Addington
Oklahoma
Oil
Agnes Craig
Rantopth-Macon College
Lynchburg
Virginia
St. Mary's
Mary
Loig Loving
Walter Long
Eliasville
G. B. Underwood
Lieving
W. M. Burkett
Rocky Mound
B. W. King
W. C. Bunger
Bunger Bros
Sam Dowdle
Dr. Gallaher
A. H. Jones
Health Club
JayTorns
Althcl
Layton Pure Food Company
East St. Louis, Dl
Star Brand
Great City
Mullahs
Mr. Pleasant
Morrison's
S. B. Campbell
Crystal, Falls, Texas
Sheriff's
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Graham Mill & Elevator Co
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