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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
Hester Blake helps Elvira Lee and Charlie Brock marry against Elvira's father in a snowbound festive scene. After a confrontation, Elvira finds courage with Aunt Hester and the elder couple rekindle old affection, planning a quiet elopement and dinner with relatives.
Health is good as cotton chopping seems to be the order of the day with the thresher likely to start next week. Several locals attended church at Red Top Sunday. Families gather for visits as Aunt Mollie Collins hosted relatives. Reese Easterling rejoices over a newborn girl and plans to prepare cotton for harvest with help arriving.
The Mt. Zion church dedication is postponed indefinitely due to the serious illness of Sister Bullock. Joe R. Mayes expresses personal disappointment and informs all parties.
Health and farming conditions are strong as corn and cotton prosper. Fruit is ripening with plenty expected. Children’s day exercises at the Chapel drew a large crowd and a good time. Red Top school entertainment entertained local youths last Friday. India Newman visited sister Mrs Stephens at Rocky Mound. Post mail service via R F D improves daily life. Oatman family trip to Graham. Singing at Uncle Joe Hawkins enjoyed by all. Dorothy.
The rain has subsided and ground dries for work while weeds and grass grew during the rain. Farmers face extra work yet prefer it to drought as corn prospects look strong this season. The range is fine and stock are doing well. Rev. Hudnall of Graham visits and will preach at the schoolhouse tonight, tomorrow night, and Sunday.
Farmers report strong harvest busy two weeks with prospects for a good crop. Sermon and singing events occur through Sunday with Geo Terrell and Della Larimore hosting and visiting relatives from Denton Stephenville Jack County and Graham. Several locals listed as ill and guests arriving for family gatherings.
The community reports fine weather and grain nearing thresher time with a Monday start contingent on conditions. Rev. Harmonson preached to a large audience, the Young People enjoyed a singing session at J E Workman’s home, and Miss Eula Curr returned to Graham after a several day visit.
Health of the community is reasonably good, cotton chopping is in order and the weather is fine for killing weeds. Walter Mayes and Steve Mc Pearson made a business trip to Graham Monday. Bro Suttle filled his regular appointment at Huffstuttle last Sunday. A crowd of young people attended church at Proffitt on the fifth Sunday and reported a pleasant time. Charlie Mayes and his wife with their little daughter attended church at Miller Bend Sunday. Aunt Lieusenda.
Fine weather boosts crops as Flint Creek residents invite all to an ice cream supper at the school house on Saturday night June 13 to benefit the school. Bro Larsing announced a protracted meeting starting Saturday night before the first Sunday in July at the same location. H N Dearmore's Bowie visitors stay with him. KIT AND Fay Rieti
Health is good and farmers are busy with the cotton and grain in South Bend. J. P. Hyden plowed stubble after cutting wheat and planted cotton. M. D. Harrell saved his wheat and cleaned his cotton crop. Several residents, including Homer Ford and Rev. W. M Goode, attended church and visited families. Lon Ingram tills cotton for Will Goode while V. Conner forecasts a strong crop. Jim Boozer tends a long cotton patch and offers ten cents per row to hoe it out. W. C. Reed bought a new harvester and B. F. Scott with M. L. McBrayer cultivate the same farm.
Bold ad proclaims bal lard's Stew Liniment relieves rheumatic pain swelling and stiffness to restore activity and mobility. Listings price 25c 50c and 1.00 with B S Doty & Co as sellers.
Crops look fair after rains with cotton coming up and few complaints. Cattle healthy and no recent deaths. Mrs. Stoker confined at home with an afflicted limb. Extended family visits include Will Johnson and family with Mrs. Johnson and L. W. Fawks family, Eva and Susie Long from Eliasville visiting grandmother Mrs. 8S. C. Campbell. Tom Yancy and family stayed with Frank Otts and family. Wheat and oats largely cut with some stacking. B F Taylor returned from Graham after X-Ray treatment for facial cancer. OLD Main.
A Saturday June 18 picnic at Prof fitt under W. O. W. auspices features two forenoon speeches by J. T. Wright and R. B. Humphrey and an I. O. O. F. speech. Afternoon focuses on candidates and baseball with cold drinks on the ground. Committee invites all to attend.
A general picnic will be held at Graham on July 4 under the auspices of the Woodmen Circle. Attendees are urged to bring well-filled baskets and enjoy games for children with prizes for the lucky. Local candidates are expected to speak.
Mrs. 8S. R. Crawford, president of the Ladies' Cemetery Association, asks Oak Grove mourners to contribute to the cemetery fund. With 654 graves, last month’s expenses reached 70 dollars, leaving 6.83 in the treasury. The association needs funds for weed control, pipe work for city water, and continued maintenance. W. E. Baker is paid 30 dollars monthly for another year. Contributions may be left at Beckham National Bank or mailed for credit to the cemetery fund.
Complete course in shorthand or book keeping offered cheaply at McKinney Business College. Inquire at this office for details and enrollment.
Arnold and Arnold, attorneys, advertise loans and purchase vendor lien notes regardless of panics.
Daily offerings include fresh bread and cakes with pies available. Square meals for dinner and short orders plus lunches served all day. Local eatery emphasizes daily baked goods and varied dining options to attract customers.
The city water has been installed in the Union Wagon Yard. Residents note stock prefer it to the mineral water in Graham. W L Howry reports the change with local interest.
A brown mare about 14.2 hands with blaze and harness marks, no brands remembered, missing near Loving. Liberal reward offered for return or information. Contact J. W. Carvon.
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