Old Settlers in Young County Form Association
Old settlers of Young County met at the court house on Monday June 12 to organize The Old Settlers Association of Young County A J Wheat was elected temporary chairman with F M Burkett as secretary Mayor S B Street Jno R Spivey Jno E Morrison and R Lindsey spoke A committee of Old Timers will arrange a reunion likely in August to perfect the organization Names of pioneer settlers will be solicited for a permanent body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wheat
Loving
F. M. Burkett
S. B. Street
Jno
R. Spivey
E. Morrison
R. Lindsey
Miss Lula Weaver Undergoes Urgent Apendectomy
Miss Lula Weaver was found to have dangerous appendicitis and underwent immediate operation at Beckham sanitarium shortly after an evening consultation. She is out of danger and recovering, to the relief of friends and relatives who were anxious about her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Weaver
Beckham
Graham High School Earns First Class Affiliation
The Graham High School holds the highest rating in the region, recognized as a first class high school by the State Department of Education and accepted by Texas colleges without entrance exams. The board plans to add a teacher, expand courses, and use the elective system to gain more affiliation and a higher rating. Transfers and tuition transfers should be arranged before August first. transfer banks available. Earl L. Howell, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High School
State Department of Education
Texas Colleges and Universities
Graham
Closeout Clothing Deals For Men and Boys
Retailer advertises Men Silk Shirts with or without collars at 1.10, Palm Beach and Cool Cloth Suits in lights and darks at 3.95 to 8.50, Boys Wash Suits ages 5 to 8 at 0.50 to 1.95, and Suits for Boys 8 to 18 at special closeout pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
Bargain Lady and Girls Wear Closeout Sale
Large stock of ladies and girls suits from 6.50 to 10.00 values selling at 3.95 and 5.95. Big stock of girls dresses ages 6 to 14 at 0.65 0.75 1.25 and 1.50 values closing out at 0.45 0.75 0.95. White dresses for girls 6 to 14 at half price. Special prices on white and fancy parasols for ladies and girls.
On Sale Shoes At Clearance Prices For Children And Adults
Sale offers 250 pairs of pumps slippers and sandals for children misses and ladies at prices from 1.25 to 3.00 per pair. Hurry while stocks last with sizes ranging from 756 to 1.25.
Presbyterian Social and Religious Gatherings in Local Churches
Last Thursday afternoon the Ladies Aid at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Hudson shared a Bible name game and music program with readings then refreshments. Eleven dollars remained in free will offerings. The Philathae Class of First Baptist chose Mrs. J. E. Dowdle as new teacher after R. V. Tidwell resigned to oversee the Sunday School. A surprise gathering for Mrs. Dowdle included ice cream and cake on the lawn. Socialists met in Graham nominating county and district officials with later precinct candidates to be announced. Mesdames Stovall Bryan Norman and McLaren fished at the river. Indiam Mound church formed a Ladies Missionary Society with 66 in attendance. officers elected include Mrs. G. W. McComas president and Mrs. T. F. Kindley vice president. Secretary pro tem is Mrs. John McComas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathaé
First Baptist Church
J. E. Dowdle
R. V. Tidwell
McCorkle Family Relocates to Fort Worth for Funeral Post
Frank McCorkle and family move to Fort Worth this week as he accepts a job as funeral director and embalmer. Mrs. E M Lyon of Vernon, Texas visits her parents Mr and Mrs J P Hamilton while her husband serves on the border with the Texas National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCorkle
Fort Worth
Mr. McCorkl
E. M. Lyon
Vernon, Texas
J. P. Hamilton
Texas National Guards
Co operative Meeting Under Presbyterian Direction
The Presbyterians direct a co operative meeting in a tent on the Fort Worth court house lawn. Rev J E McLean opens with a sermon appealing for Christian service as pastors gather except Rev J E Evans away at Odessa. Tom Cunningham directs music with help from city church choirs. Services run 9 30 to 10 30 am and 8 30 pm daily.
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McLean
Fort Worth
Court House
J. E. McLean
Christian Workers
J. E. Evans
Odessa
Tom Cunningham
Eliasville
District Clerk Willie Riggs Marries Effie Elledge
District Clerk Willie Riggs and Miss Effie Elledge were married at the bride's home. Rev. J. E. Evans officiated. The couple left Friday for Denton county to visit relatives. The Leader extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie “Riggs
Effie Elledge
Eliasville
J. W. Elledge
J. E. Evans
Christian Church
Unclaimed Letters At Graham Post Office 1916
Weekly list shows letters uncalled for at Graham post office for the week ending June 14 1916. Names include Lucy Sheppard J H Russell Billie Lynter T B Greenlum S D Handley. Postmaster N S Farmer notes advertise when collecting. Presbyterian C E program features unselfish good cheer led by Mrs Z A Hudson with Scripture lesson John 16 24 33 Elsie Rubenkoenig and Rev T M Cunningham music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Post Office
Sheppard
Lucy
Russell
J. H. Lynter
Billie
Greenlum
Handley
S. D
N. S. Farmer
Oliver Loving Attends SMU Summer School in Dallas
Oliver Loving left Wednesday morning for Dallas to attend Summer School at Southern Methodist University. Miss Elizabeth Hall and Miss Nora Shannon visited Mr and Mrs Doc Carlton of Newcastle this week. Miss Agnes Craig Miss Lucile Miller Paul Deats and Claud Bloodworth joined a Jacksboro camping party at Rock Creek Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Loving
Dallas
Elizabeth Hall
Nora Shannon
Doc Carlton
Newcastle
Agnes Craig
Lucile Miller
Paul Deats
Claud Bloodworth
Jacksboro
Rock -Reek
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Young
Old Settlers Association
Young County
United Daugh
Ters
Confederacy
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Earl L. Howell
R. F. Short & Go
Dr. Willis
R. H. Austin
P. C. Walker
Roy Walker
Dean Phillips
A. R. Mahan
Olney
C. W. Harris
Léving
J. D. Youngblood
Padgett
Mesdames E. C. Stovall
Bob Bryan
Will Norman
Irene McLaren
Presbyterian C. E
Z. A. Hudson
John
Elsie Rubenkoenig
G. B. Hall
Richard Price
Rev
T. M. Cunningham
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