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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

12

Pierian and Eagle societies hold meetings at school

The Pierian Literary Society met in the laboratory at 4 15 PM. A program featured Sadie Scott and Ernest Babb with readings and a postponed address by Clyde Guinn. The Eagle Literary Society met Tuesday after postponing from Friday with a humorous song and “Old Black Joe” performance. John McComas, an ex student, visited.

Sadie Scott Ernest Babb Clyde The Eagle Literary Society Billingsley Lynch Self Longan Joe John McComas

Eliasville Ladies Aid Organizes Baptist Missionary Society

The Eliasville Ladies Aid and Missionary Society forms with 121 members on Saturday April 2. Officers are Mrs Will Davis president Mrs McGlamery vice president and Mrs Maud Bentley secretary treasurer. Members, readings, and a reception at the Morrison home support a library-start fundraiser. The event features music, readings, and a $11 offering by the C L S club.

Saints of Eliasville Aid and Missionary’ Society Trere Will Davis McGlamery Maud Bentley Matthews Lindsey Rickman Young County Auxiliary The O. C Fanine Dowdle Martha Mae Morris R. A. Duncan Ed Graham Eloise Morrison Berenice Miller Louise Graham Sadie Eddleman Sadie Scott Myrtle Wallace Fay Martin Catherine Craig Fred Hudson

Special Laymen's Service at Methodist Church

Sunday program led by E. S. Graham features song prayer and scripture reading Albert Kay leads scripture J L Lester delivers prayer special duet by Mrs Ashley Chappell and Mrs Ed Graham discussion on church relation to Sunday School by S B Street stewardship and membership by W T Finch revival notes by R E Lynch closing prayer doxology and benediction

J. L. Lester Albert Kay Ashley Chappell Ed Graham Ss. B. Street W. T. Finch R. E Lynch

Ribbons at Half Price in Various Lengths

Readable ad notes ribbons sold at half price in short lengths. Plain and fancy varieties offered at discount with limited stock. End of sale terms not specified.

Early settler G W Carlton visits town on Fort Belknap site

G W Carlton, an early county settler, called at the office on Saturday. He owns the Fort Belknap site and plans a large crop this year, predicting a harvest of watermelons.

G. W. Carlton

For Sale Thoroughbred Golday andot Regs in Graham TX

For sale is a thoroughbred named Golday andot Regs with good winter lay in center. Contact Mrs Emma Lynn in Graham Texas for details and settings of 10.

Emma Lynn Graham Texas

Death of W. E. Fisher Ends Texas Life

Elder J. H. Fisher is called to Collinsville for his father’s funeral on April 20 in Collinsville Texas. W. E. Fisher died in Sherman Texas on April 19 at age over seventy nine and was buried in Collinsville. Most children attended the funeral and he had held Primitive Baptist faith since age seventeen. His family moved to Texas in 1837 and his home near Collinsville has stood since the Civil War. In illness he lived with daughter Mrs Jessie Lambrett in Sherman.

W. E. Fisher Sherman Texas Collinsville Jessie Lambrett

Daughter of Mr and Mrs Burton Recovers from Appendicitis

The young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Burton near Loving is recovering rapidly after an operation for acute appendicitis performed last week. For a time there was little hope for her survival.

Andy Burton Loving

Encyclopedia Britannica 29 volume set for sale

Twenty nine volume Britannica set in splendid condition leather bound nearly new offered at a bargain. For particulars call at this office.

Center Ridge Cemetery Cleanup Meeting Set

All those interested in Center Ridge Cemetery are asked to meet there on Saturday May 6 for yard cleanup and other needed work.

Center Ridge Cemetery

Dieter Estate Auction Terms in Olney Texas

The Dieter Estate offers lots from one acre up with one-third cash and the balance on easy terms. For details contact Jake Dieter or W C Noah in Olney Texas.

Dieter Jake Dieter W. C. Noah Olney Texas

Photo Play at Opera House with Twin Mountains cast

The little photo play shown with the home talent features Leslie Scott Mabry Shont and Ed Jeffery with Lucile Miller Beulah Allen Myrtle Woolfolk Romelle Cooper and Mrs Jef fers in the cast at the Opera House.

Twin Mountains Opera House Leslie Scott Mabry Shont Ed Jeffery Lucile Miller Beulah Allen Myrtle Woolfolk Romelle Cooper

Funeral Attendees Gather for J. R. Yore

A large group from Hereford Texas Portales New Mexico Huff Odessa Memphis Wichita Falls Olney Markle Megurgel attended the funeral of J. R. Yore yesterday. The attendance included Mrs L Gough Mrs J E Morrison Mr and Mrs John Hunt Mrs Jake Whittenberg Will Pore John Fore Mrs Nannie Simmons Mr and Mrs Will Simmons Mr and Mrs Arthur Daily and other relatives.

Stock for Sale in Murray Texas

Four year old mules and brood mares offered by E. S. Cusenbary. Included are three three year old mules, three brood mares nine years old and broke, one two year old mule, two one year old mules, one mule colt and one horse colt. Twelve head total for 825 dollars. All stock described as good and a bargain. Murray Texas.

E. S. Cusenbary Murray Texas

Letters Uncalled For At Graham Post Office Week Ending May 2

The list of uncalled letters includes Ward Emma Turner Charley Mahaney I W Garland May Eller J M Coleman W E Postmaster N and Palmer. Advertised is requested for pickup. Also included are ads for Ladies Pure Silk Waists at 1.00 and Voile Organdie Waists at 1.00 during the Cream Sweep Sale. Christian Endeavor program notes list leaders and Bible verses.

Ward Emma Turner Charley. Mahaney I. W. Garland May. Eller J. M. Coleman W. E Street & Co

Calico Selections: Light and Dark Colors in Short Lengths

Lightweight calico fabrics showcase a range of light and dark colorways in short-length options. Vendors advertise varied patterns suitable for summer garments.

Calico Se

Bowie College Ad Promises Career Growth For Students

An advertisement from Bowie Commercial College of Bowie Texas touts improved salaries from 8 to 15 dollars weekly and shorter workdays for graduates. It cites letters from former students now in bookkeeping stenography and office positions and invites inquiries about business training with no obligation. Colquitt Expects Senate Victory in Vernon speech. Vernon Call reports Colquitt predicts 160000 votes in July primaries with a 60000 plurality. Rev. T E Cannedy has been called to Olivet Baptist Oklahoma City.

Formre Nen Bowie Commercial College Bowie Texas T. E. Cannedy Fourth Street Baptist Church Olivet Baptist Church Oklahoma City Cannedy Wichita Daily Tribune

Mrs Ely and Miss Bladen Garrett Plan Texas Visit

Mrs Ely and Miss Bladen Garrett will leave Saturday for a summer stay with Mr and Mrs G Walstad on their ranch at Adobe Walls Texas near Canadian. Mrs Ely will then travel to Chicago in July for a month with relatives, returning from Adobe Walls in September.

Baptist Association Meeting Ends Beside Boggy Valley

Rev G W Black returned from Throckmorton County Baptist Association meeting held at Boggy Valley church starting Thursday. He calls it a splendid gathering tested by all in full good spirits and attentive conduct as he serves as pastor at Boggy Valley.

G. W. Black Throckmorton County Baptist Association Pab The Boggy Valley Bro. Black

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Lottie Bell Wallace Pierians the Pierian Literary Society Guinn Tackett Mary Martin Susie Long Joe King Berenice Groves Kent Cooper Pierian Society Chas H. Puckett Graham High Puckett Wrose Society Willard Mobley Lottie Bell Mary Wallace Howell Ruby Snoddy Elizabeth Johnson Eagles Society of Eliasville Bro. Summers Bro Huckleberry H. E. Griffin Kingdom Ault Breckenridge Davis Brothers Baylor Belton Bettie Dawson Bettie Scott Roark Strange Littleton A. A. Morrison Methodist Church E. S. Graham All Odd Fellows Harmon N. G J. H. Fisher Encyclopedia Britanica Deering and McCormick Binders John E. Morrison Co Graham N. &. Palmer Christian Endeavor Harry Hazelton Mattt Ethel Johnson Rom Lucy Morris 1St Kings Lorena Wallace Bera Ntta Schlit Irene Reed W. F. Wear W. O.W. Building Graham, Texas Green Floyd McComas Colquitt United States Wilbarger County O. B. Colquitt Vernon 8S. P. Brooks Tom Campbell Brooks Campbell Culberson Henry Riddle Davis Vernon Call
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