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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

4

Rock Creek News Rural Illness and Harvest Report

The community reports several sick residents with Mr Fields and Mr Burk still very ill. Kilian family affected by severe colds but improving. Virgil Brown recovering at home from a snake bite though not out of the woods. Mrs Keith also on the sick list. Visitors from Salt Creek and Bryson. Bud Bennett hosts an ice cream supper for local youths. Harvest begins with first day binders. rain is hoped for across fields. Ethland.

Fields Burk Bottoms Salt Creek Bud Bennett John Bennett Famiy Clarence Blount Bryson Killian Ethland

South Bend Notes Include Visits and Appointments

South Bend reports Rev G W Black filled his regular appointments on Saturday and Sunday. Annie Holcomb underwent an appendectomy in Graham and is recovering well. Local residents include Mr and Mrs James Harrell of near Breckenridge visiting relatives. Bets and Sadie Scott stayed with their father J J Scott. Mrs E E Moore and daughters Ruth and Mrs S J Roach of Flinsville visited Mrs H M Ford West. Roy McBrayer went to Oklahoma City on business. A June declamation contest is set for the Methodist church. Mrs Widmayer of Graham visited Saturday and Sunday in the Bend. Mrs Exa Ford of Olney visited H Ford’s family. The binder’s hum returns as harvest nears.

G. W. Black Annie Holcomb Graham James Harrell J. R. Halcomb Annie Beckham Sanitarium Blue Bird

Knox County Damaged by Hail Report in Texas

A hail storm spanning about a mile in width crossed Knox County on Thursday bringing heavy rain. Cotton crops were destroyed while feed crops suffered little damage. Farmers plan to replant cotton for the next season.

Knox County Goree Texas

Miss Beulah Bell Graduates In Piano Recital At Graham

Miss Beulah Bell, a University of Texas piano student under Carl Doering, delivered a graded recital at the University editorium and in Graham’s Opera House June 15. Her program featured Bach, Grieg, Schumann, Dvorak, Schmanieff, and a Moskowski waltz, with strong musical feel and poise.

Bella Bell University Editorium Miss Bell Carl Doering Texas Christian University Beulah Bell Opera Graham Young Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor

Parcel Post Social at Morrison Home Raises Balcony Funds

Last Wednesday evening the Presbyterian Auxiliary hosted a parcel post sale and social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Morrison. Rain delayed the event from Tuesday to Wednesday after prayer meeting, but the lawn decor and booths in red white and blue drew attendees. Parcels and candy sold well and receipts totaled about 44 dollars for the balcony fund.

A. A. Morrison Presbyterian

Graham Graham Leader News in Briefs and Local Visits

Sizable turnout for Red Cross Auxiliary progress with new members daily. Community notices list sermons, music, and talks by Miss Mary Craig on Red Cross methods. Local visitors include W. C. Trua, Frank Beard, Henry Groves, Rev W. Grow, and many neighbors, with Trades Day upcoming and Grandma Parsons turning ninety three.

Graham Red Cross Woodmen Myrtle Lowe Aline Johnson Mary Craig Redf Cross New York City

For Sale Sheep and Hogs Poland China Sows and Pigs

For sale Poland China sows with young pigs and fifty choice ewes and lambs. Write call or see C. C. Mayes Graham Texas. Ashley Chappell and child ran left Monday for Tennessee visiting. Rev Chappell joined to Fort Worth then Cisco for revival. Prof J F H Crabb and Clem Vaughan left for Fort Worth. Crabb to Kram Den ton county to visit parents and returns by the 12th.

Poland China C. C. Mayes Graham Texas Ashley Chappell Tennessee Rev. Chappell Fort Worth Cisco J. F. H. Crabb Clem Vaughan Prof. Crabb Kram Denton County

Lady Hypnotist Miss Marie Hall Delights Royal Audiences

The Lady Hypnotist Miss Marie Hall continues to thrill crowds at the Royal with packed houses and paroxysms of laughter as her subjects perform under her influence. She has influenced over half of the participants, according to the San Antonio Light.

Marie Hall the Royal Miss Hall San Antonio

Doors Open at 7 and 8 for Events in Graham

Local notices report doors opening at 7 and performances at 8 in Graham venues. W E Moore of Briar Bend mingles with county visitors while Ida May Cunningham arrives to take a stenography job at Arnold and Kay. Various residents travel for family matters and medical care. The Graham churches draw large crowds and the W C T U prepares 25 denim comfort bags. Bellevue News notes Mayor Gaines and family travel for treatment and Texas State University announces June commencement.

Wichita Falls Leads County in Registration Surge

Wichita Falls county registrations totaled 3 370, nearly double prior estimates, and more than any vote ever cast in the county.

Wichita Falls

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