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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
5
Local notes list new comb honey and refrigeration price ranges at Morrison's, moves of W. F. Wear and H. M. Smith, plus social visits and travels among residents including outings to Dallas and Galveston. Commerce, Perrin, and Olney figures appear with neighborhood names. local shoppers find produce and silk glove sales at Morrison's and The Dependon Store.
Local ads list Deering and McCormick Binders and cook stoves priced from $3.00 to $7.50. The notes mention wear and dry cleaning services, farm loans, and various local notices including births deaths and funerals in Loving and nearby towns.
A real estate notice offers the Dieter Estate land for sale in parcels from one acre upward. Purchasers pay one third cash with the balance on easy terms. For details contact Jake Dieter or W C Noah in Olney Texas.
Percy S Marshall visits local agent W P Reynolds then heads to Graham. Rev Edmunson returns to duties after illness. The Dutch Detective playdates draw crowds in Olney and Newcastle. Various church services, gatherings, birthdays, and illness notes fill the week with community activity in Graham and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Mary Mayes and her longtime friend Mrs. W H Nichols visited last week out west of town and returned Friday evening. Born on the same day, they have been close friends for nearly twenty five years and often celebrate their birthdays together.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support and floral arrangements during a hard time. Mentions T. C. Wadley and family. Notes items from The New Second-Hand Store offering repairs and framed pictures. Includes visits by John Peevy’s family to Woodson and S R Jeffery’s trip to Olney, plus W C T U convention in Wichita Falls and a busy Graham crowd day.
J M Whitfield and children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during their sad hours. They pray God’s richest blessings on all who cared for them.
Public invited to Presbyterian Church services Sunday morning and night with Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Gaines B Hall is the pastor and will lead the sessions.
Announcement for Decoration Day services at Farmer Cemetery on May 13 1916. Dinner on the ground and all are invited. Signed by Mrs N Geegg. Also a sale notice for a second-hand carpet room by W F Wear.
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