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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1913

Page

4

Local Correspondence Reports Rain and Community News

Rain blessed the area Tuesday night and Wednesday. Weddings, household visits, and church events fill the week with names such as Sterling Weatherford, Miss Maggie Peck, and Rev. R. F. Repass. People travel to Loving and Loving ranch picnics, and crops and health are noted as favorable.

Lew Martin W. J. Peck Sterling Weatherford Maggie Peck R. F. Repass Mattie Goodwin Willie el Centro California Goodwin Mat Norton Jim Allen Gainsville Josh West Cedar Creek

Regular sermon at South Bend by Brother Chunn

South Bend Bro Chunn filled his regular appointment last Sunday and will preach again next Sunday. Miss Fannie Goode visited Miss Mary McBrayer. Mr and Mrs Albert Rogers traveled to Graham Friday. Annie Holcomb and Birdie Matthews visited Winnie and Christine Harrell Sunday. Homer Ramey of Eliasville spent Sunday in the Bend. Kroft and children of Duff Prairie attended church. Mr and Mrs J N Boozier returned Friday from a month in Tennessee and Georgia. Several Benders attended singing at Duff Prairie Sunday. Eugene Dickey of Lone Star attended church and Sunday school Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Rogers dined with Mr and Mrs J W Burgess Sunday. Evans McNabb of Upper Tank spent Sunday in the Bend.

Carr Rutherford Jennie Bird Jacksboro Lamar Smith E. H. Stocking J. B. Fisher Miss Minnie Austin Bird Mr. Taylor Bie David Bird E. Ih. Stocking Callie Collins Iva Huckabee Mary Slaughter G. W .McComas Gentry Williamson Viva Baugh J Esther Price Sue James Newman Minnie Fisher Fannie Bryan Rocky Mound Bro. Chunn Fannie Goode Mary McBrayer Albert Rogers Graham Annie Holcomb Birdie Matthews Winnie Christine Harrell Homer Ramey Eliasville Bend Kroft Duff Prairie J. N. Boozier Tennessee Georgia Eugene Dickey Lone Star

Community Health Improves Amid Rain and Local Activity

The report notes better community health and a beneficial light rain last Tuesday aiding crops. Local residents enjoy visits and church attendance, with gatherings at Miss Josie Andrus and Miss Vera Gatlin, plus several family and farming activities around Stone Creek area.

Promising Eliasville crop outlook and community notices

Eliasville reports general crops look promising with harvest ongoing and rains likely to yield near last year's. Rev Nelson leads a local meeting while Mrs Davis of Newcastle visits relatives. E L Rainey and son Homer plan Lovelady as their future home. Archie Davis helps in Rule for a few days. Elzie Remington from Caddo visits town. A Presbyterian project progresses ahead of a new pastor arrival. Kate Beaty, former principal, is hired for the coming term.

Nelson Edgar Davis Newcastle Susie Milam Lizzie Minchum E. L. Rainey Homer Lovelady Texas Archie Davis Elzie Remington Caddo Presbyterian Presbyterian Mange, As A New Pastor Is Expected To Arrive Soon. Miss Kate Beaty

Bryson News Tells Of Rain Restoring Crops And Local Fires

Rain lifts spirits as Graham residents return from Mineral Wells while Bryson hosts a busy Monday night with a barn fire at C P Clayton’s, discovered by a neighbor. Community attends church, picnics planned for July 11, and locals greet visiting kin from Jer myn Oklahoma City and Min eral Wells.

Texas Industrial Congress Sparks National Attention

In a letter from Moose Jaw Saskatchewan to the Texas Industrial Congress the Sas katchawan Farmer editor praises the congress and asks for further information on methods. The Cincinnati Times Star editorial lauds the plan as beneficial to farmers noting instruction via letters and bulletins funded by the organization. Rev and Mrs Brown of Midlothian and Mr and Mrs Lynch visit Mineral Wells as guests for a few days.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Congress Agricultural Cincinnati Times-Star Texas Congress Texas Industrial Congress Texas R. F. Brown Midlothian

Civil Service Postmaster Exam Notice for Farmer Texas

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination on July 12 1913 at Graham Texas to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Farmer Texas and potential other openings. Applicants must reside in the office territory and be 21 or older. Forms available from Farmer or Graham post offices and from Washington. Apply at least seven days before exam.

United States Civil Service Commission Graham Texas Farmer Texas United States Farmer and Graham U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington, D .C Commission Washington

Horses Missing Near Gra ham May 1913 Reward Offered

On or about May 25 1913 two horses were stolen four miles east of Graham one sorrel with bald face and 1 eye in forehead and the other light bay with white face and feet both broke to drive and ride a $100 reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction and $25 for the horses. Also notes a Church of Christ revival with Bro Bradford Moody and twelve additions and a tragic lightning death of eight year old Mabel Dickson in Pittsburg Texas.

Graham Church of Christ Bro. Bradford Bros. Bradford Moody Mabel Dickson Will Dickson Pittsburg Texas Coun Imoro Steei Kite

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