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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
7
Light Crust flour is promoted as economical and better for food supplies. Mrs. J. C. Sensibaugh of Jermyn visited daughter Mrs. Ed Cox in Graham. Mr. R. L. Morrison traveled to Fort Worth to bring home his wife from Sherman and Fort Worth where she stayed the past week.
Street & Co promotes a fresh selection of silk dresses just received. The ad invites shoppers to visit the store and view the new arrivals.
Mr and Mrs Jean Wasson of Crystal Falls attended the funeral of C L Wasson on Monday. Edward Simpson and Mrs Corley visited Bridgeport and Wizard Wells. Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth noted. Miller's Studio offered 20 percent off photographs with sale extended to April 1.
Mr. Roy Short of Wichita Falls spent Sunday and Monday in the city visiting his mother Mrs. M. E. Short who has been ill some time.
All kinds of new spring dress goods are now on display, offering a diverse selection for shoppers seeking fresh fabrics and styles this season.
Mr. John B. Wood attended the stock show in Fort Worth last week and then visited Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wood in Dallas, highlighting social and familial ties across two Texas cities.
Gage Elzee Roberto and other brand hats for ladies arrived this week, expanding local millinery options with new styles and labels available in shops.
The Christian Missionary Division No. 2 will hold a market Saturday March 21 at Garvin-Johnson's with pies cakes and light crust flour 30¢. The sale continues to April 1. Also noted: Mrs H H Avants hosted Rev and Mrs R L Patterson of Argyle Texas, sisters.
Mr E J Bentley and Mrs Stella Savage wed at Shawnee Park Tuesday morning officiated by Justice J T Rickman Precinct No 1. EF R Ragland was injured after an enraged cow each bruises but no bones broken. A O Haynes received railroad crossing injuries, transferred to Graham Hospital but not seriously hurt.
Advertisement notes a new shipment of silk stockings by Bobolinks offering durable wear with new colors. Prices listed are 1.25 dollars per pair or 3 for 3.50 dollars.
Mr. R. G. Graham Sr. and his son R. G. Jr. of Nashville Tennessee are in Fort Worth for a brief stay and will return to Nashville in a Ford coupe. The elder Mr. Graham has been visiting Fort Worth for some time while his son has just arrived from Nashville.
P O Corley remains home with flu. Henry Groves of Olney visited Graham Monday. T L Oliver of Loving was in Graham yesterday. R S LeSage returned from Havana Cuba. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs W B Hellums March 11. Susan Mowery visited Megargel last Sunday. Mr and Mrs W E Bandy host a newborn son since March 16. Frank Whitmire couple welcome a boy born March 10. W M Goode of South Bend visited. Elm Street Bakery advertises yellow wrap bread at 30c. M K Graham returned from a Havana business trip. Lisle Skinner of Waco visits her father J J Scott. R M Williams attends funeral of sister Mrs Susan Garrison in Oran.
Illnesses touch many residents as Miss Betty Dawson and Mr. J W Bray recover at home. Robert Lynch visits from the University of Texas, Miss Virgie Allen takes a new post with Street and Company, and Elm Street Bakery notes a 30 cent item. A daughter arrives at the Crow home, Dan Orr travels for business, A J Bryan updates his year figures to 1926, and visitors come from Sour Lake to see Mrs W A Morris. Friends greet Mrs J W Carlton as she regains health after illness.
The page items include a bakery ad for a Cream Loaf with a yellow wrapper priced at 30 cents and several local notices. The infant son of Mr and Mrs T J Gann was buried at Cedar Creek last week. Mrs S R Jeffery of Ingleside attended the funeral of Mrs Christine Pohlman Monday. Mr Thos F Tobin was a Fort Worth visitor earlier in the week. Mrs F C Marshall has recovered enough to be out after a flu illness. Joe Mabry of McAllen Texas is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs R E Mabry this week.
All Florsheim High Shoes will go on sale at seven dollars fifty cents next Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shahan announce the birth of a son born Friday the 13th, a fine young fellow, with proud parents and a large circle of relatives.
From noon till 8 pm on Saturday March 21 a sale offers men’s Florsheim High Shoes worth 10 and 11 dollars for 7 50. Mrs A J Birdsong of Monday Texas visits and praises the new location and business. Flint Creek neighbors report a herd of goats passing through last week causing farmers to worry about the owner.
Miss Blanche Hart Smith of Fort Worth visited Graham friends last weekend. She previously served as the efficient home demonstration agent of Young County and is now employed in Fort Worth city schools. The item promotes ladies silk stockings guaranteed for good wear in all new colors at a price of 1.25 dollars.
Hon George Berry of Newcastle visited the city Tuesday returning from Oklahoma and the Plains country where he says the region is largely dry.
Local retailer offers all Florsheim high shoes priced at 7.50, reduced from 10.00 and 11.00, during a Saturday sale from noon into the evening on March 21.
Mr. Hope Timmons and his Meadow Texas family travel to relatives while he reports his region extremely dry, highlighting drought conditions in the area.
Hon. C. C. McDonald of Wichita Falls is in Graham today handling legal matters connected with the 20th district court.
Mr. F. M. Burkett advances his numbers to the year 1927 and notes he has read The Leader all his life. He asks that The Leader visit him when he is away from home.
A. D. Stewart, manager for the cemetery committee, appeals for 1925 contributions. He notes the project needs funds for improvements in and around the cemetery and urges potential donors to respond.
Mary Guinn from Flint Creek underwent an appendicitis operation at Graham Hospital last Saturday and is recovering at home. Visitors include Mrs. I. E. Carson and her son from Jacksonville, Texas, and others attending C. L. Wasson’s bedside as he died of pneumonia. Ewing Short of California visits his ill mother M. E. Short, a first home return in 21 years. County Judge W. F. Parsley conducted multiple marriages last week and again this week, guiding couples to the altar.
On and after April 1st 1925 we will sell milk for cash only due to margins and credit losses. We prefer ticket purchases which allow a small discount and help maintain a satisfactory line of business. We thank patrons for past support and ask for cooperation.
The piece argues that regular eye care and glasses are essential and affordable. It promotes J. L. Woods Optometrist offering eye examinations, fittings, and lens prescriptions, noting up-to-date frames and the ability to diagnose eye defects and relieve strain.
Mr. B. B. Garrett brought into our office branches from his fruit trees showing blooms and small fruit that appear largely killed. Many farmers share the view that the recent freeze on Saturday and Sunday caused most of the fruit damage.
The Rev. G. W. Black, late to Sunday School, was delayed at home to marry a couple. He regretted the lateness but kept his word, staying until the couple arrived for their service.
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