Local Notes May 7 1908 Moon Bros and Visitors
Local notes from Graham Texas dated May 7 1908 include visits from Charles Donnell of Murray J J Gray from Spring Creek and Shreveport style ads for Moon Bros and Buggies. S R Jeffery shipped four cars of fat cattle to market last Tuesday. Weather reports show another rain in the northern county. Various residents travel to Bowie Chattanooga Dallas and South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Jeffery
J. B. Norris Hdw. Co
Moon Bros
Local School Closes. Teachers Return Home
The school in the city closed last week and teachers Miss Josie Ribble and Miss Ida Treue have returned to their home here. A. A. Morrison resigned as assistant cashier at Graham National Bank and rejoined John E. Morrison Co. Visitors from Far mer included Mesdames Durham Gegg Pittman Garvey Farmer and Mr and Mrs Onie Noah Hawkins and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Mundell
True
Jean
Josie Ribble
Ida Treue
A. A. Morrison
Graham National Bank
John E. Morrison Co
Mesdames Durham
Gegg, Pittman, Garvey
Farmer
Onie Noah
Hawkins
Weatherford note highlights Rev Twitty meeting in Graham
Local notes report Joe Ramsey conducting a strong revival in Weatherford Oklahoma and Ramsey will preach at Graham Methodist Church next Sunday. Graham public schools regain top status under Prof Edgar McLendon, with improvements and no graduates this year. A new town near Olney expands as True moves toward the new rail line. Community reports cover the Pricilla Club, Rebekah Lodge entertainment, and school inspection day. A young woman is sought to learn typesetting, and B A Snoddy’s Variety Store offers delivery. The old Graham Concert Band reorganizes and plans open air concerts to rival the 1599 lineup.
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Weatherford
Okla
S. R. Twitty
Joe Ramsey
Ramsey
Graham
Graham Public School
Will and Miss Mattie Caudill Visit Sand Valley
Last Friday the Caudills from Sand Valley were in town with friends. Mr and Mrs Harry B Graham welcomed a fine baby boy named John William, honoring his maternal grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Mattie Caudill
Sand Valley
Harry B. Graham
John William
Brazos Oil seeks public support for Graham power plant
J H Mettenheimer of Brazos Oil & Light asks Graham business leaders how much patronage they would provide to justify a new electric light and power plant. The move aims to gauge community will and attract installation if reliable backing exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mettenheimer
Brazos Oil & Light Company
Graham
Sunday School Notes at City Union Meeting
The City Sunday School Union met at the Methodist church at 3 30 p m on the fourth Sunday in April with Rev S R Twitty presiding. Committee on program included Messrs Paxson Bond and Twitty. Afternoon readings included The Superintendent by Paxson The Teacher by Bond and The Secretary by Twitty. Paxson has a life long connection with and oversight of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Sunday School Union
Methodist Church
S. R. Twitty
Paxson
Bond
Twitty
Sunday school work outlined for new superintendent
The article outlines duties for the incoming superintendent including consecration, timeliness, and matching teachers to pupils. It notes 6500 teachers in training, a 25-person class at the Christian church, and stresses thorough, systematic secretary duties, permanent records, and improved reporting. The Methodist school won a quarterly attendance banner, with adjournment set for May 4th at 3:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Percy Owens
W. C. Harwell
Methodist School
The
Christian Church
Gallader
Sec’y
Democratic Convention Chooses Delegates Uninstructed
The Democratic convention met at the courthouse on Wednesday to select delegates for the state convention. S. R. Crawford and Jam. C. Kay were chosen as delegates and they go uninstructed. The convention endorsed Campbell and Davidson.
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Court House
S. R. Crawford
Jnc. C. Kay
Campbell
Davidson
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Lam Hinson
Laindi
Goose Neck Bend
Finis
Craham
Nice
Rock Primitive Baptist Church
Proffitt
Lic Road
Bo Py Valley
Mississippi Delta
California Creek
United States
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Young County
Texas
Young County Abstract and Title Co
Sam Hinson
Charles Donnell
Murray
J. J. Gray
Spring Creek
B. A. Snoddy’s
Tom Spivey
Bowie
Mrs. P. Gideon
Daniel and
H. M. Orr
Walter Braddock
Bettie Scott
South Bend
W. C. Griffith
Peaster
Nettie and
Grace Payne
R. M., Perry
Chattanooga, Tenn
Eld
J. H. Fisher
Louisiana
Arkansas
St. Louiis
Bessie James
Dallas
Mary Henderson
Minnie Clendenin
Bryson
Tori
Edgar McLendon
Graham Public Schools
Geo. E. Leberman
Pricilla Club
John Gay
Mesdames Eichelberger
Johnson, Morris, Rickman
Miss Cunningham
Stovall
Gardener
Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F
B. A. Snoddy
Roy D. Golston
Cleve Summar
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