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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

8

Tidwell Isaacs Wedding at Home on P Gideon Street

A elegant wedding occurred at 6 o clock yesterday morning at the Tidwell Isaacs home. P Gideon’s house was decorated with plants and flowers as Miss Ruth Isaacs and Mr Virgil Tidwell exchanged rings in a ceremony conducted by Rev. B F Stallings. The bride wore a blue silk faille gown and matching accessories. Tidwell, a grocery merchant and Bible School superintendent, and Miss Isaacs, noted for piano teaching, received many gifts and well wishes from teachers, pupils, and intimate friends. The couple will visit Fort Worth, Dallas, and Colorado before returning to Graham.

P. Gideon Iain Manent Tidwell Christian Bible School Ruth Isaacs Bible School Winess Tdiwell Fort Worth Dallas Colorado Graham

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Postpones June Meeting

The reg War meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid was postponed due to a protracted meeting and merged with the missionary gathering held last Thursday at Mrs. John Pohlman’s residence. Mesdames Morifeon and LeVeaux attended as visitors as LeVeaux shared insights from hardband societies while discussions covered Home Mission Department questions and foreign missions.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid John Pohlman E. H. Morifeon L. C. LeVeaux Hardband Duncan Lillie Morrison

General basket picnic at Graham on July 4

A public picnic will be held at Graham on the Fourth of July under the W O W and W CC auspices. All members of the Camps and Groves and their families are invited. A class initiation of the W O W will take place that day with a full program to be announced.

Graham W. CC Eeverybody

Les Hibeaux Club Hosts Progressive Rock and Forty-Two

At Mrs. Harry Wadsworth home on Thursday afternoon the Les Hibeaux Club and friends enjoyed progressive rock and forty-two on a shaded lawn from 4 to 6:30. Miss Pauline McKimsey won high score, Miss Stroud was second, and Mrs. Wheat of Memphis received a hand-made handkerchief. The hostess and guests served cream and cake, with thanks read for a lingerie shower given after a recent fire.

Harry Wadsworth Les Hibeaux Club Shady Lawn Pauline McKimsey Will Norman Bladen Garrett Miss Stroud M. K. Graham Mesdames Co P. Hutchison Evans Mabry J. F. H. Crabb Bruce Street Frank Parrish Lillie Baugh Cisco Fred Arnold I. T. Gilmer Gulfport Mississippi L. D. Clark W. A. Morris R. E. Bryan Lester Ringgenberg Jacksobro Carl Widmayer John Gay Agnes Craig Mayzelle Morrison Eva Mizzell Lian Kitty Sloan Breckenridge Minnie Ruwbenkoenig Dot Graham Dixon Longview

Miss Ruth Isaacs Showered at Surprise Home Welcome

On Monday afternoon Miss Ruth Isaacs was invited for a drive and surprised at Mrs. W. E. Eddleman’s home. Lynn Wallace and about a dozen Sunday School boys rushed in with linen handkerchiefs to shower the bride with good wishes. Ice fruit punch and cakes were served by Mrs. Eddleman and her niece Miss Lorena Wallace.

Ruth Isaacs W. E. Eddleman

Flys and cleanliness urged for public health

The State Press argues sweepings should be carted away and burned or safely disposed to prevent fly breeding. It links fly prevalence to uncleanliness and disease, urging broader town cleanliness to reduce fires and sickness.

Frisco Journal State Press

Birthday Party Honors Annie Cornish At Home

A lively birthday party gathered about sixty children to celebrate Annie Cornish’s twelfth birthday at Mrs. Rollie Voules’ home. Games on the lawn were led by Mr Voules, with grape juice and home made cakes served. Annie received eighteen handkerchiefs and nine fans among her many gifts.

Rollie Voules Annie Cornish Voules Annie

Great Union Service on Court House Lawn

A Sunday night open air union service is planned for 8:15 at the Court House lawn bandstand. Fort Worth clergyman Rev. Atticus Webb will lead with the Graham band and a male quartet providing music. Local churches unite for this gathering inviting country residents to attend with seating provided.

Court House Lawn Court House Atticus Webb Fort Worth Graham Band

Miss Alta Parsons Showered Before Health Trip

The Sun day School Tidwell Philotheas presented a token of affection to Miss Alta Parsons as she prepares Thursday to travel for health. Gifts included books, toilet accessories, lingerie, and items for comfort away from home, brought to her by the chapter members and delivered to R. V. Tidwell.

Alta Parsons Tidwell Philotheas R. V. Tidwell Alta

Ladies Missionary Society Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Ladies Missionary Society met with Mrs. Thomas on June 18. Members answered roll call with a Bible verse. Mrs. Tidwell conducted the program including songs, prayers, Scripture, and reports on Bible funds and translation progress. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Tidwell to study Revelation.

Ladies Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Farmers Union Meeting With Living Local July 3 1914

To the membership of the Farmers Union of Young county the County Union will meet with the Living Local on Friday July 3 1914 at ten o'clock. All Locals are requested to send a full delegation as important matters will be disposed of and officers for the ensuing year elected. No meeting on Saturday July 4th. A P Stewart Pres.

Farmers Union of Young County County A. P. Stewart Pres

Lindle Crabb and Willard Ferguson Wed in Stamford Home

Miss Lindle Crabb and Mr. Willard Ferguson of Texarkana were married Sunday at 7 p m in the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs W J Crabb Rev Tray er of the First Baptist Church officiated A limited guest list served to relatives and close friends Cape jessamines and sweet peas adorned the rooms Masters W K Strother and Paul Berthlot attended with Paul bearing the ring The bride who taught string and wind instruments at Stamford College wore blue taffeta and carried cape jessamines They honeymoon with his parents in Merkel then visit relatives in Fort Worth before settling in Texarkana

W. J. Crabb Lindle Crabb Willard Ferguson Texarkana Mr. Trayer First Baptist Church Lohengrin Miss White W. K. Strother Paul Berthlot Paul Stamford College Ferguson Armour & Co

Final Club meeting closes year at Mrs Morrison’s home

The last C. L. S. C. meeting of the year was held at Mrs A A Morrison's home with many members present. Mrs Hattie P Miller chaired and praised for fair leadership. Members will meet at different homes next year. A club medal will be awarded for top English grade in the high school. Mrs H K Griffin presented "Mediaeval Greece." Resignations from Mrs John E Morrison and A B Eddleman were accepted. Virgil Tidwell and J E Dowdle were named to fill vacancies.

A. A. Morrison Hattie P. Miller C'ub H. KE. Griffin Greece Evana Hickman Dallas John E. Morrison A. B. Eddleman Virgil Tidwell J. E. Dowdle

Doctor J. W. Gallaher dies after illness in Graham

News from Graham reports the death of Dr. J. W. Gallaher at his Fort Worth home after a recent operation revealed an incurable condition. He moved to Fort Worth last January after twenty five years in Graham. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at his new home with Rev. Leroy D. Anderson and Rev. E. M. Waits officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. He was 62, born in Missouri, survived by his wife, two sons and five daughters plus a brother in Kansas City New leaders express sympathy and note his public spirited work and Christian character.

Graham Gal’aher Fort Worth Weatherford Alstom Ave Kansas City Leroy D. Anderson E. M. Waits Greenwood Cemetery Beckham Bank Dr. Gallaher Gallaher Missouri T. B. Gallaher Santa Fe Amarillo J. B. Gallaher J. Ss. Holly H. B. Graham T. B. Copeland Lake Charles Louisiana Camille Mary Dell Galaher J. W. Gallaher

Last Sunday of quarter at Baptist Church service

The Baptist Church invites members and visitors to Sunday School and the morning preaching service as the last Sunday of the quarter. There will be no evening service. the meeting house has improvements making it more comfortable for summer attendance.

Confederate Veterans Meet to Elect Officers in July 1914

Young County Camp Confederate Veterans will hold a regular session on the first Saturday in July 1914 to elect officers for the year. Rev. Gaines B. Hall of the Presbyterian Church will address the veterans. The public, especially the Daughters of the Confederacy, are urged to attend. Misses Nina and Lizzie Hall returned Friday from Spring Creek.

Young County Camp Confederate Veterans Gaines B. Hall Presbyterian Church Daughters of the Confederacy F. Herron Nina Lizzie Hall Spring Creek

Priscilla Club Accepts Resignation of Member

The Priscilla Club met Tuesday with Mrs J F H Crabb dining on needlework. A business item passed as Mrs Chas Hutchison resigned. Next meeting at Mrs Graham's home will vote in a new member Mrs Evans Mabry assists the hosting.

Priscilla Club J. F. H. Crabb Chas Hutchison Mr. Graham Evans Mabry Upen Mesdames Hattie Miller Jason Mayes Sam Huveen W. D. Spivey

County road work advances with new mule spans

On Saturday three new spans of mules were received for county road work. A committee including Jno Morrison, Dr Terrell, Tom Price, Joh Pohlman and Judge Fry inspected the site in Morrison's car. They praised the labor as satisfactory and the road grading as superior per mile. They expect to finish north of town this week and relocate the camp near the Main road running east and west. The Bower's Hill road project is also praised as a fine job.

Jno E. Morrison Dr. Terrell Tom Price Joh Pohlman Judge Fry Eats Bower’s Hill

Prisoner's Letter From Little Mother's Boys Outlining Redemption

A penitent message from a prisoner reflects on wrongs done through his wife and public perception. He expresses gratitude toward Governor Booth and Mrs. Booth, praises community kindness in Young County, and vows to reform. The letter emphasizes personal growth, responsibility, and returning as a better citizen to inspire others.

Worl Young County Little Mother

Picnic at creekside Sunday School group enjoys warm outing

On the creek north of town the Christian Sunday School and friends held a Friday picnic with swings, dominoes, tennis, and boating. S. R. Crawford shuttled young ladies from downtown to a long improvised table for a fine dinner and cold lemonade before everyone went home happy.

Christian Sunday School S. R. Crawford

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Tidwell-Isaacs Ladies Aid Meeting Mrs. Wadsworth Miss Issacs Vice Thier Miss Alta Parsons Baptist Missonary Society Baptist Church Buffaloln.y Elo Eee Hamilton ONT Sumlay School
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