This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
The Pythian Sisters play scheduled for next Thursday night June 17 has been cancelled because Miss Sallie Chism is seriously ill. The family physician expects an operation and plans to send her to Fort Worth when possible. Chism has been a prominent oratory teacher at Midland College and in state colleges, and her health may force her to cancel the September start.
A strong rain drenched the northern part of the county last night with Olney Orth True Loving and Bryson reporting one of the best falls in months. Newcastle Murray and Proffitt did not receive rain and only a light sprinkle occurred locally.
An advertisement claims McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea dysentery and all stomach and bowel derangements in babies. Sold by B. H. Doty & Co at 25c and 50c.
The Cannady family thanks their church and friends for the warm homecoming greetings after a pleasant vacation. They express gratitude for the church making their trip possible.
Rev B A Snoddy preached last Sunday morning in Newcastle where many former parishioners from his various past Methodist posts attended. He is noted as a well read minister in West Texas though health issues curtailed his active ministry. Now in the racket store trade, he reports a thriving business and a pleasant day in the mining town.
Rev Edward Owers and his family reached Graham Wednesday night and will settle in the parsonage. He will preach at the Christian Church on Sunday at 1 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. A special preparation for the Evangelistic meetings begins Sunday July 11.
The Methodist Church roof is getting a new coat of paint during the ongoing week. Local workers prepare scaffolding as crews apply primer and multiple coats to restore the church’s exterior. The update aims to improve weather resistance and curb appeal for parish events.
Reverend Sid Williams of San Antonio will begin a protracted meeting in Throckmorton on the first Sunday in July. His singer accompanies him and townspeople expect one of the best revival meetings the town has seen as they work to ensure its success.
Base Ball Season Opens as Bryson and Olney meet at the Graham diamond next Monday evening June 14. Both teams are in good training and regarded as the best in the region after several close games this season. The matchup promises an interesting contest on the local ball field.
By authority of the President of the Farmer's Union of Young County a county union meeting is called at Huffstuttle on July 8 and 9, 1909, at 10 o'clock to transact business and elect delegates for full representation. J J Gray, President.
Last Friday afternoon Loving and Olney played a smooth baseball game on the Loving diamond with Olney winning 4 to 2. Players from Olney arrived by automobile and Young Shonafelt from Bryson joined Loving later to help secure their victory.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts burns bruises and many skin ailments. It highlights its superiority over other salves and notes a price of 25 cents at Sloan Drug Co.
Corinthian Lodge calls Knights and ladies including Pythian Sisters to meet at Castle Hall at 4 p m Sunday June 13. They will march to the cemetery for services and are asked to bring flowers. Public invited to attend the graveyard service.
South Bend reports continued hot dry weather and southwest winds stressing crops including corn and cotton. Local residents make trips to Graham Eliasville and Memphis for business and relatives. Mil l cows stray into bog while threshing arrives. visits to Mississippi planned. a light threshing yield noted with humor about 400 bushels.
Stomach and Liver Tablets are billed as effective for stomach troubles with many cures cited. One man spent over two thousand dollars on other medicines before being cured by a few boxes. Price is 25 cents with samples free at Sloan Drug Co.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. John Norman for a business session. A social will be held at the mansion next Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Attendees included new visitors the pastor and family Mr Keny, Mrs Guthrie, and Mr and Mrs Wynns.
A sufferer finds relief from stomach trouble after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. Indigestion and dyspepsia disappear, appetite and vigor improve as stomach liver and kidneys function well. 25c at Sloan Drug Co.
Hon R B Humphrey of Throckmorton visits the office recounting a Saturday fire that destroyed M M Hanna's home. The uninsured loss is about 1000 dollars. He notes anticipation of a Rock Island extension toward Stamford with surveyors near Stamford and the chief engineer expected to arrive, suggesting soon start of work.
Health remains good in Connor Creek with a recent shower aiding plowing. Corn stands strong though late due to breath. cotton mostly plowed and planted. Velma McCasland visiting Lizzie Thornberry returned home. A 7 pound boy born to Claude Ratcliffe and wife. T M Cooke named Notary Public June 1. Several locals travel to Graham for business. Children’s Day attended at Finis. Spider bite illness reported for Mrs Fay. A Correspondent.
Mothers report relief from sore nipples after nursing by applying Chamberlains Salve as soon as the child finishes nursing Wipe away with a soft cloth before the next feeding Many trained nurses use this salve with best results Sold by Sloan Drug Co.
Health in the community remains good as Sunday School grows with strong turnout. Mention of visiting and preaching by Bro Atcheson, attendance from Mt Zion, and various locals such as Jake Jordan and uncle Blanton traveling to Georgia. Otis Cornelius recovering, Grace Loran at Jacksboro Normal, and young people from Mt Pleasant attending Brier Branch church.
An advertisement touts a liniment claimed to keep the family free from aches and pains, ease cuts burns and scalds, and cure rheumatism neuralgia umbago and muscular soreness. It lists 25c 50c and 1.00 dollar bottles sold by B S Doty & Co.
Center Ridge witnessed its best ever school program last Friday night May 28 with Miss Fannie Kisinger as teacher. The event drew strong applause and laughter from a delighted audience.
Marion Harland states she stopped using lard years ago and tried Cottolene as a substitute. She praises its performance in pastry frying and daily kitchen use, calling it the best product of its kind offered to American housekeepers.
A large crowd greeted Rev. T. E. Cannedy on his return from a Southern Baptist Convention trip. He earned an enthusiastic ovation, sharing stories of past pastorates in Kentucky and a home gathering with cream and cake after a punch of greetings. The event highlighted the esteem held by local church members and friends across denominations.
Bert R. Lean of Cheny Washington recalls a hard cold that led to severe lung trouble. He paid multiple doctors in Spokane and California with little help before using Dr Kings New Discovery, which cured him totally. It treats bronchitis asthma croup and cough and is sold 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
L A Waggoner, a traveler from Gray county en route to Mineral Wells, was brought in from Dry Creek last evening suffering poisoning from canned meat. He received medical care at the Graham Hotel and is somewhat better but very weak this morning.
Miss Eddie Garrett hosted the Priscilla Club with Mrs Garrett and Miss Manning as guests. In the president and vice president's absence, Secretary Miss Bessie James presided gracefully. Mrs Bryant, a former member, was re elected. The meeting time was changed to five o'clock. Miss Lou Cunningham was named in attendance.
A note requests regarn of two bed sheets marked R. H. H. found at Graham Steam Laundry by Rosa Hill and asks the owner to claim them.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.