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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
5
Mrs Homer Kirby and Mrs W A Hill are ill with flu or in hospital. Miss Grace Morley and Miss Bessie Mayes visited Fort Worth or Bridgeport. Mr Will Davis, P S Phillips, and Alma Martin are among local residents noted for illness or travel. Mr Clay Bradshaw welcomes a baby daughter born March 3.
A sentence notes that a little son has been stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S A Ezel since March 1.
Mr. R. B. Ward of the True community paid a visit to Graham, described as a notable local figure during the stop. The report notes his presence and the purpose of his visit within the community brief.
Mrs Emily Padgett came back last week after spending an extended visit with relatives in Dallas.
Hinson Hockaday Grain Co promotes Start ena and Purina Baby Chick Chow to protect baby chicks. J. D. Dawson was back on the streets this week after a bout with the flu. Mrs. Tom Ballard of Wichita Falls is visiting sister Mrs. W. F. Ballard. Mr and Mrs Dye of Graford spent Sunday with their son W. V. Dye’s family.
Mrs. Brown of Graford spent the first of the week visiting her daughter Mrs. W V Dye in the city.
Mr John B Wood visited Mr and Mrs John E Wood in Dallas Sunday. John Horn was in the city Tuesday but hurried, leaving The Leader editor unable to talk with him. The editor notes it was the first time seeing him in a rush and seeks to know the reason for the stir.
A little daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs H L Jamis on February 14 bringing joy to the family.
Mr and Mrs W F Tiffin and their young daughter along with Mrs J M Barnett of Loving were in Graham last Saturday visiting with friends and relatives.
Mrs. J. W. Davis and children and Miss Inez Lamons spent Saturday and Sunday at Anarene visiting relatives.
Mr. John Schuttler of Flint Creek reported in Graham on Tuesday that his son, long afflicted with typhoid fever, is showing rapid improvement.
Mr. I. J. Shoop and Mr. A. L. Strickland of Leving visited Graham last Saturday. Mr. Shoop called at The Leader office and renewed his subscription for the county paper during the visit.
Messrs. R. G. Taylor Wesley Taylor W W Goode Mrs W A Hill and Miss Irene Taylor attended the I O O F convention at Eliasville last Wednesday.
City Marshal J. W. Davis showcases a new hat following a fire incident last Thursday. Friends speculate he moved too close to the blaze and the wind blew his hat into the fire.
Mrs John Fairley of Portales New Mexico visits relatives after traveling to attend her sister Mrs J W Padgett's funeral but arrives after burial. First and Last Bakery promotes Best Yet Bread as the meal finishing touch.
Mr. T. S. Pitts tends his gravel pit on the Martin land near the golf links and has just returned from Oklahoma after a brother’s death summoned him home.
Mr A A Johnson manager of Graham Hide and Produce Company and his wife return Sunday from a trip in their Ford coupe to Amarillo and Oklahoma City. Johnson reports cold weather Thursday night and Friday following a storm that struck Graham early Thursday night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Burdick and daughter Ardinelle have moved from Dallas to Graham and settled in Shawnee Addition. Mrs. Burdick is a daughter of Mr. James Porter and was raised in Graham. Local friends welcome the family as new Graham citizens.
Rev. G. W. Black has suffered a crippled foot for several days and hopes for a swift recovery. He fears rheumatism but is optimistic as he needs to prepare his considerable backyard farm for upcoming work.
An oft quoted claim suggests there are enough automobiles in the United States to seat every man, woman, and child at once. Analysts note vehicle counts and seating capacities vary by model and usage, making a precise one-to-one translation unreliable.
Bring your hemstitching to ART NEEDLE SHOP for service at four cents per yard. 28p ace.
Mrs. C M Rickman and her little granddaughter have returned from a brief visit in Mineral Wells.
The Christian Missionary District No 1 will hold a market on Saturday March 7 at Jarvin Johnsons venue. Proceeds support mission work while buyers can purchase pies and cakes.
The Music Club organizes several Easter choruses to be performed soon, highlighting upcoming musical selections and rehearsals for the holiday program.
Rev. C. C. Klingman attended a Christian Church convention in Dallas last week and on Sunday addressed students at Trinity College Fort Worth.
Miss Grace Morley a Graham schools music teacher departed yesterday for her Lincoln Nebraska home due to illness in her family.
Mr. T. G. Wignall visited the office this week and renewed his subscription to The Leader newspaper.
Mrs. M. K. Graham and Mrs. A. A. Morrison are in Fort Worth for a short stay of two or three days, enjoying local hospitality and sights.
Local nurse Dora Heeter was summoned to Loving last Saturday to care for a patient, providing medical attention and support. She arrived promptly and assisted with routine nursing duties during the visit.
Mrs C E Beavers has been selected to represent the Music Club at the annual Music Federation meeting to be held in April in Beaumont Texas.
Mr. G. W. Hill of Eliasville submits his renewal to The Leader. The Hills are longtime pioneer citizens of the Eliasville community.
Rev. J. W. W. Shuler attended a state meeting in Waco where the proposed unification of the Episcopal and Methodist churches was discussed. He opposed unifying the northern and southern Methodist factions.
W. S. Fain wed Miss Jessie Alford. W. H. Thorpe tied to Miss Bell Hix. Mose Roberts and Mrs. Bell Graham. John C. Stevens and Miss Tula Thurman. Okey Layfield and Miss Metta Everett. H. E. Clay and Miss Mattie Cullers.
Silver plated standard make melody saxophone in excellent condition offered at a bargain. Leather case included. See Jim Bowron for contact and sale details.
Uncle Pink Brooks 83 and others in Young County are noted as early readers of The Leader. The piece recalls Hon. C. W. Johnson as the paper’s first subscriber and mentions W. A. Ribble among others who started with the first issue.
By authority vested in the notice is hereby given that on April 4 1925, there will be held at the schoolhouse in all common school districts in Young County an election for one county school trustee-at-large, and in each such district in Commissioners' Precincts Numbers 1 and 2 an election for one county school trustee in addition to the trustee-at-large. 28 W. F. Parsley, County Judge, Young County. 2g
Mrs H L Crotty, formerly of Graham and now living in Tulsa Oklahoma, becomes a new subscriber to The Leader.
Uncle John has read The Leader for years and moved his ranch to Stephens County property east of the city. The Leader thanks Mr and Mrs Ware for their friendship and support.
Mr and Mrs J E Moreland and family thank everyone who helped save their building during the recent fire and express gratitude for the assistance received.
Jean Willie Jennings and wife visited his parents W. J. Jennings and wife. Y Swaim and daughter June spent the weekend in Joy. Pearl Biggers bought a new Ford coupe in Graham. Edna Easterling, ill with pneumonia, was moved to a Graham sanitarium. Reverend Abbott preached at the Graham Baptist Church. Families from Graham and nearby towns gathered for visits. The Graham and Taylor Filling Station was sold to George Brooks and son Clarence. Community meetings discussed expanding ginning equipment to handle growing demand.
A Texas politician faced a recount after being informed he could be the father of triplets. The remark sparked political tension and calls for careful verification of claims.
A contemporary notes that charity entertainments rely on both the total money collected and the number of attendees, arguing that success depends on how much is taken in and how many participate.
Report says bootleggers pass counterfeit hundred dollar bills to buy liquor, arguing the money is as genuine as the illicit product. Police warn the bills circulate with the liquor trade and prompt scrutiny of black market sales.
With the inauguration behind him, President Coolidge may turn to renewed study of investigation committee reports to inform policy decisions and future oversight.
The Dallas News editorial page argues that legislators should not have to pay for rides if government officials ride free themselves, urging a shift in policy and accountability.
The item notes a gender spirited dare where college men pledge to grow beards until their teams secure victory and poses a social question about whether female students would respond by letting their hair grow, framing a modern era wager.
A Texas House member was knocked unconscious by a suspected highwayman amid displeasure with a legislative action. The assailant remains at large as authorities investigate.
A notorious London man ends his engagement with his fiancée upon learning her dress bill reached 10,000 pounds yearly and promptly marries her dressmaker, shocking social circles.
A new weekly magazine The New Yorker debuts with several noted fiction stars serving as advisory editors. The announcement says the publication will hate bunk which is described as hating itself.
Kaiser Wilhelm II, once a world dominion aspirant, marked the sixty sixth anniversary of his birth. Few people offered him greetings, given his disputed reign and controversial legacy.
An author observes that fame often grants credit for brilliant things a man never claimed. He also notes that many good people receive bouquets only after they have passed on.
The veto by Governor Ferguson halts the free pass bill that allowed Texas lawmakers to ride state transportation funded by public service corporations, ending the controversial measure.
A long lived resident of Washington City finds purpose in the popular crossword craze, proving that digging deep brings richer rewards than skimming the surface and showing resilience amid changing fads. The centenarian’s involvement suggests lasting engagement with a timeless pastime.
A Ohio woman escaping a blaze leaped from a second story window into a firemen’s net and saved her life while clutching her Easter hat and three new dresses. The anecdote highlights her calm in danger and presence of mind under extreme pressure.
Abby Rockefeller, newly wed heiress, says she will live within her husband’s income as a lawyer and employ only one servant. Readers doubt many wealthy young women will follow this restriction, even among the ultra fashion able set.
The Prince of Wales is said to be learning the ukulele and cultivating musical talent. The piece notes that if he becomes king, his social achievements could rival his knowledge of government, while remarking that kings today are popular but not powerful.
A family thanks the Graham firemen and many friends who saved their home and household goods from a Thursday afternoon fire. They praise the heroic firefighters for risking their lives to save property and pledge to remember the community’s kindness. Mrs. J. T. Cunningham, Mrs. Maude Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. George Lamar express gratitude.
Mr and Mrs Earl Gilbert relocate this week to Olney to establish a new home while retaining their Graham residence. The couple hopes to decide soon whether to return to Graham.
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