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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1913

Page

6

Reger and DeLong Wed in East Eliasville Ceremony

Mr N W Reger of Huffstuttle and Miss Fannie DeLong of Eliasville were married Sunday eight o'clock at the bride’s home in East Eliasville with Bro Chunn officiating. The couple left for Huffstuttle to greet relatives and begin their life together.

N. W. Reger Huffstuttle Fannie DeLong Eliasville East Bro. Chunn C. I. Reger Will Whitener Ab Campbell Daniel A. M. Jones Casey Jones

Sunshine from Camp Creek: community notes and county seat talk

Sunshine reports good community health and busy farms for 1913. Olney big Monday attendance, Mr Hurd expands his house, Mr Nixon painting, and gardens thriving. Miss Halle Dunn on sick list. Missionaries plan fifth Sunday convention. County seat debate favors keeping Graham. Megargel suggested for new seat. readers urged to consider options.

Sunshine Hurd Nixon Mr. Hurd Olney Wainscott Petrolia Texas Halle Dunn Missionary Brothers Camp Creek Court House Graham Archer Baylor Throckmorton Young Megargel

Rainy Weekend Brings Hope and Hurdles to Graham

A soggy Saturday night eased in South Bend with rain welcome by residents. JR Holcomb endures hip pain while others plant corn. A church service drew a small crowd as Martin McBrayer and John Dawson traveled to Newcastle for cotton. A daughter born to Claud Ingram and spouse on the seventh. Road crews improve Eliasville road and county site speaking postponed due to weather. The 19th will bring both sides to town for a court house and jail visit.

JR. Holcomb Bro Stokeley Martin McBrayer John Dawson Newcastle Bern Claud Ingram Eliasville Graham Court House W. M. Goode Bettie Hutchins Tempest Sunshine

Trade Notice for a Jack of Good Service

A trade notice from R. E. Mabry offers a young jack of good service for trade toward a good sized station. The animal is described as not too old and suitable for work.

Jack R. E. Mabry

Community notes and social roundup from Bright Eyes

Letters describe rain, travel to Banger and Mountain Home, visits by families like Gibbs Newby and Owen, ongoing planting and crop hopes. Community health is good, and locals anticipate another good year despite a dry spell.

Ming Bend R. M. Williams A. P. Owen Andy Owen W. L. Newby W. A. Pickard O. D. Lisle R. A. Kutch Sam Williams Banger Mattie Gibbs Proffitt Earl Pinkard Mountain Home Will Gibbs

Birthday Party at Miss Willie Elledge’s Home

Last Friday evening young people enjoyed a birthday celebration at Miss Willie Elledge’s home with pink and green decorations, games, music, and a cake served by hosts with Mrs Argo Davis and Mrs Kimmins MacCharen. Visiting guests included Mr Alexander and Miss Lauderdale of Breckenridge.

Willie Elledge Argo Davis Kimmons MacCharen Willie Mr. Alexander Miss Lauderdale Breckenridge Riger Fannie De-Long Bro. Chunn Mineral Wells W. P. Newell Cisco Will Fox Muray Our Town J. E. Price I. H. Ardis Wen Coton Graham W. W. Cunningham Charles Donnell

Wanted Hens by the 25th day of Parish 1913

D J Brandon advertises for live hens with highest cash prices offered. Bids due by the stated date in parish 1913.

Parch D. J. Brandon

Local Notes Highlight Gentle Spring Activities in Community

Weather stays mild as neighbors plant corn and plan fairs. Health remains good aside from minor colds. churchgoers fill services at Lucille. Local trips to Weatherford and Palo Pinto accompany social visits, riding in new buggy, and friendly gatherings at Gilmore and Storm homes.

Bro. Williams W. D. Nicklas Jewel Weatherford

Rain Joyfully Welcomed in Flint Creek Area

Community rejoices after heavy rain Saturday night and Sunday. A. D. Moore and Mrs. W. D. Doolin are both seriously ill. The infant of Joe Doolin died Sunday night. Henry Moore and family visited A. D. Moore. Mrs. W. P. Stephens stayed with Mrs. W. D. Doolin.

Flint Creek A. D. Moore W. D. Doolin Joe Doolin Henry Moore Near Loving W. P. Stephens Charlie Ballew Bryson

Cedar Creek News and Local Notes From March

Local notes report small sickness with some improvements in Cedar Creek. Mrs. Wyatt and Mrs. Barron improve after illness. Richard Barron ill in Murray. Corn planting begins with several planning this week. Accident injures Mr. Steele’s leg but no bone broken. Farmers favor lister over flat breaking. Garden work increases as spring arrives. Local visitors Mr. M. F. Gann and Mr. J. W. Gann return to Pickwick area. Southern readers urged to order Hol land's Magazine March issue with stories fashions and household helps.

W. C. Barron George Wyatt M. C. Barron Murray Richard John Steele J. W. Gann Pickwick Brewton Holland March Frank S. Guild Chas. D. Mitchell F. Vaux Wilson Tienry Hutt

Flat Rock Old Young County Keeps Wet Weather Spirit

The note reports persistent rain in Flat Rock and notes Sunday School attendance despite gloomy weather. It lists local illnesses including Mrs Genie Corley and Mrs S E Pritchard and mentions farmers traveling to Graham on Big Monday. George Birdwell works on Mance Birdwell's Ming Bend place as support for Graham county seat.

Old Young County Genie Corley S. E. Pritchard Graham George Birdwell Mance Ming Bend

The Rural Telephone Verse Excerpt

A humorous verse depicts a man distressed by his wife talking on the telephone. He complains of delays with dressing, coffee, dinner, and supper as his wife remains connected, finally seeking rest while the phone conversation continues.

Lone Oak Community Notes Brighten Week With Meetings

Lone Oak residents report lively meetings on Thursday the 6th with favorable turnout. Measles illnesses linger in Petty's group though several are recovering. Notes mention many locals, travels to Loving and Graham, and planned speaking at Lone Oak Friday the 14th.

Lone Oak Graham A. J. Lowe Isla Rutherford Red Top Mrs. Lowe Horace Stewart Jermyn A. P. Stewart Horace Oliver Loving Loving Ranch Ethel Buchanan Wayne Hawkins Chapel Emily McBee D. B. Wood J. G. Hawkins W. ©. Buchanan Will Tedroe Lee Hawkins B. C. Orr Lucille

Perfect Tooth Care Featured In Holland's Magazine

Clara M. Dix on takes The Care of the Mouth and Teeth as the subject in the Before your Mirror department of the March issue of Hollands Magazine. Johnson Grass Hay for sale 30 cents per bale. 21 Fred Rubenkoenig.

Clara M. Dixon Before Your Mirror Holland Johnson Fred Rubenkoenig

Proffitt Community Notes From a Weekend Visit

A soaking shower refreshed Proffitt Saturday and Sunday, with Rev. G. W. Black leading services both days after two months. Missionary Rev. Joe R. Mayes joined. Visitors Eddie Akers and Archie Akers from Lower Fish Creek saw Mrs. Campbell and joined the Literary Society. Curry Akin of Fort Worth stayed with relatives. Voters held count site talks and a Newcastle supper. Campbell and Waugh went to Breckenridge for business. Weatherbee, Dent, Pierce, and Holbert attended the W O W Convention in Fort Worth. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Daws traveled in a fine car through Proffitt last week.

G. W. Black Joe. R. Mayes Eddie Akers Archie Lower Fish Creek Campbell Literary Society Curry Akin Fort Worth Proffitt Newcastle Pick Campbell Waugh Breckenridge Sturday J. F. Weatherbee Walter Dent Bob Pierce Worth Holbert J. W. Daws The Star

Local Notes On Farm Life And Visits

Duff Prairie Health is good at present. Mrs Ingram and daughter Annie visited Mrs Groner Thursday. Mrs Sid Copeland spent the evening with her mother Mrs Frank Stringer Wednesday. Jessie Ingram returns from Roanoak Texas to help his father with the crop. Floyd Burgess and family visited Mrs Burgess sister Mrs E M McCluskey in South Bend. Della Braddock spends this week with her brother Claud Ingram in South Bend. Esther and Clifton Rogers left for Ple Hill to live with grandmother Rogers and attend school.

Floyd Burgess

Community Notes and Social Visits in Mount Pleasant

A town column reports on social visits including Mrs. Martin with Mrs. Burnett, Miss Lillian McClain, and Bertie Wilson. Residents attend a Briar Branch Literary event despite rain, plus Trades Day stock trades to Graham. Mentions Elmo Fitzgerald visiting Seymour, and Justice Mayo featured in Hollan Magazine promoting juvenile court care.

Martin Burnett Literary At F. A. Burnett Mrs. Wilson Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. L. McGee W. F. Slater Lottie Marshall Harris Cunningham Walter Steen J. E. Workman Roy Rutherford Dallas Chess Ramsey Vernon Parker John McGee O. J. McFadden Sallie Petty P.S Red Top School Fox Hollow Rosebud Lona May Roy Richardson Alex Stringer Stringer Archie Newby Charlie Moran Delbert J. W. Cretsinger T. B. Wyatt Jessie Lula Henry Steele J. M. Reed Fannie Wells Mary Caudill Vera Reed Lila Ritchey John Farrow Will Harris J. J. Williams Charley Moran Maggie Reed Lara May Dendy J. A. Caudill Sorghum Flat Heron Newby Wilfe South Bend Cedar Creek Ubs Mount Pleasant Justice Mayo Children’s Court Hollan Magazine
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