Graham Texas Notes 1911 Update and Local Notices
Graham Texas notes from June 8 1911 report G. W. Miller in Fort Worth Rev Gaines B Hall to preach at Upper Tank Sunday afternoon Rent notice for a four room house in east Graham Thanks to L Higdon renewal to Lead and Dallas News Ribble renewal for Leader and Cornish Ribble now in Roswell New Mexico Perishable goods in cold storage Best Goods fresh Many Graham folks planning to attend W O W unveiling at Woodson next Sunday Born to B A Lane and wife west of town a twelve pound boy June 6
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Gaines B. Hall
Upper Tank
B. A. Lane
For Rent Four Room House on South Elm Street
For rent a four room house newly papered located on South Elm Street. Interested parties may contact Morrison for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Elm Street
BH. Morrison
Local items note candy sale and travel
W R Drum renews in the Leader and Dallas News. Public square trade day features good home made candy by Sunday School girls for missionary funds. Dr J B Mars of Newcastle traveled through Graham Tuesday en route to Mineral Wells for a short vacation.
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Good
J. B. Mars
Newcastle
Graham
Mineral Wells
Sewing Machine Repair Offered at C Short's Gun Shop
C Short's Gun Shop advertises repair services for sewing machines. A trained repairman can fix any and all kinds of machines.
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C. Short
J B Clark Returns to Waxahachie After Visit with Daughter
J B Clark returned to Waxahachie last Tuesday after an extended visit with his daughter Mrs B E Shoemate near Banger. Mesdames Rouse and Jeffrey have moved their eld to the Baptist Annex due to space constraints in the church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Clark
Waxahatchie
8. E. Shoemate
Banger
Mesdames Rouse
Jeffrey
Ehurgh
Baptist
For Sale Items and Local News Update
For sale again one lot in College Heights addition and one Rewrite on typewriter. Sallye and Aytchie Chism have returned home from Midland where they taught at Midland Christian College. Dr Cox's Barbed Wire miniment sold in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles. County Superintendent R Lindsey left Tuesday for the State Convention of County Superintendents in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Meights
W. C. Bowmah Lbr. Co
Sallye
Aytchie Chism
Midland
Midland Christian College
Dr. Cox
R. Lindsey
Dallas
Fresh Vegetables Advertised by Padgett and Norris
For fresh vegetables call J. W. Padgett on Inde pendent phone or J. J. B. Norris on Southwestern line to place orders.
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J. W. Padgett
J.jb. Norris
Local visitors and farming hopes noted in town
E S Casenbary from Murray extended an invitation to a picnic on the 15th. J S Pisher, a leading Indian Mound citizen, renewed his Leader and Dallas News subscription. Foley Kidney Pills marketed by Graham Drug Co. Bob Holcomb from near South Bend spoke of dry weather. Dr Cox's Barbed Wire Liniment sold by druggists. J L Lester of Bryson reported crops improving with rain needed. J C Akers of South Bend cited 75 acres in cotton and good corn prospects. Grasshoppers trouble neighbors along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Pisher
Indian Mound
The
Leader
Dallas News
Foley
Graham Drug Co
Bob Holcomb
South Bend
J. C. Akers
Maggie
Mr. Akers
City Ordinance Regulates Privies With Disinfectant Receptacles
The ordinance requires unsewered privies or box closets to have a water tight receptacle beneath with lime ashes or approved disinfectants fed in to prevent a nuisance. Lids or mesh doors must prevent flies and disease insects. Violators face fines from five to twenty dollars and may be reported to the city health officer for details.
Jacksboro Edges Graham in Double Header Thriller
Jacksboro and Graham split a two game set with strong pitching. In the opener Jacksboro won 5 to 4 in ten innings highlighted by Breech s home run and a three base hit. The rematch ended 4 to 1 in favor of Graham as fans from Graham cheered their team. Sid Stanfield, a former Jacksboro player, aided the first victory for Jacksboro.
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Jacksboro
Graham
Breech
Sid Stanfield
Jacksboro Boys
Jacksboro Gazette
Bootlegger arrested after Alba seizure
Sheriff T L Moore arrested a man in Alba last Saturday sought in Graham Texas for bootlegging. The alleged Oklahoma citizen caused trouble in Graham but was captured and taken to Mineola Tuesday to meet the Graham sheriff. He is now serving a term on the county roads as Wood County Democrat notes ongoing prohibition disputes.
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T. L. Moore
Alba
Graham
Texas
Oklahoma
Moore
Religious Debate At Jean Between Fisher And Nichlas
Elders J H Fisher and Rev R C Nichlas will hold a religious debate in Jean from June 27 to 30 inclusive. All are invited to attend.
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Eld
J. H. Fisher
R. C. Nichlas
Jean
Local notices and ads mention medical visits and products
J W McAlister district manager Bowman Lumber Fort Worth visits the city. R G Graham and family travel to Dallas for Bess to undergo an appendicitis operation. Mrs W M Miller returns from Saginaw with her mother visiting. Teething babies suffer in heat. McGees Baby Elixir offered at 25c and 50c. Rev Gaines B Hall and Clifford visited McJimsey. they are settled at the Manse. H A Spencer Calumet Baking Powder showcases ten demonstrators praising Graham's town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W McAlister
Bowman Lumber Company
Fort Worth
McGee
Gaines B. Hall
Clifford
H. A. Spencer
Calumet Baking Powder Company
Graham
Local Buyer Relocates to Indian Mound Area
J C Wheeler of Gould Bush Coleman county purchases H C Wilson place in Indian Mound eight miles north of town through R L Tankersley Land Company and will move his family this summer. Temperatures have topped 100 in Graham with no rain since month start, leaving crops strained though cotton grows. Young county fares well and hopes for rain to end hot winds and salvage the corn crop.
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J. C. Wheeler
Gould Bush
Coleman County
R. L. Tankersley Land Company
H. C. Wilson
Indian Mound
Mr. Wheeler
Graham
Oklahoma
Young County
Cedar Creek News Briefs From Strawn To Weatherford
John H. Wesley and family visit relatives in Strawn this week while Henry Steele travels to Weatherford and Parker County. The area endures dry weather with hot winds hurting crops. corn losses rise and cotton holds on. Grasshoppers cause little trouble. fruit crops are short. H J Cretsinger and daughters visit P F Lisle's family near Newcastle with Mrs I W Steele. Graham lodge members decorate Oak Grove cemetery with flowers on Sunday.
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Cedar Creek
John H. Wesley
Strawn
Henry Steele
Weatherford
Parker County
H. J. Cretsinger
Lou
Nettie
I. W. Steele
P. F. Lisle
Newcastle
Woodmen
Graham
Oak Grove Cemetery
Presbyterian Picnic Brightens Rural Congregation
The Presbyterian Sunday School enjoyed a delightful picnic on grounds a mile and a half from town with swinging, ball, tennis, croquet and other games. A sumptuous dinner and readings plus music concluded the event without incident, leaving attendees grateful for life’s bright spots. Miss Ethel Rogers was reelected and will continue as English teacher at Graham High School, holding an A B from Southwestern University and known for strong qualifications.
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Presbyterian
Presbyterian Sunday School
Ethel, Rogers
Miss Rogers
Southwestern University
Graham
Drowned Girl in Local Lake Tragedy
Myrtle Holder thirteen year old daughter of J. B. Holder drowned in the lake at No 3 mine while bathing with other children. She stepped into a deep channel about eight feet and perished before help arrived. The town expresses sympathy to Mr Holder and family.
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Myrtle Holder
J. B. Holder
No. 3
Myrtle
Register
Holder
Newcastle Register
Picnic at Murray Brings Churches Together Sunday
On June 15 the Sunday Schools of Murray Methodist and Murray Baptist will host a joint basket picnic. Programs are being organized by both schools and a prohibition program with notable speakers will address the crowd. All are invited.
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Murray
Methodist
Baptist Churches
Bowie Commercial College Promotes Path to Success in Texas
The Bowie Commercial College in Bowie Texas touts its program with six graduates placed in good paying jobs last week and a Fort Worth stenographer lead. It seeks students with scholarships in cotton grading starting July 3 and offers room and board from ten to twelve dollars per month while accepting trades including horse or buggy for scholarships.
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Bowie Commercial College
Fort Worth
Bowie
Texas
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G. W. Miller
East Graham
Homer Mayes
L. L. Higdon
W.W. A. Ribble
Himself
Cornish Ribble
Roswell, New Mexico
W. I
W. O. W. Unvelling
Woodson
W. R. Drum
Loving
E.S. Casenbary
J. L. Lester
Bryson
R. G. Graham
Miss Bess
W. M. Miller
Saginaw
R& W
Street É Co
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