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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
1
The Dependen Store invites readers to visit in person or rely on ads to learn about merchandise and prices. It pledges money back if not satisfied and asserts long-standing trust from twenty years of customers while warning against fake advertising.
A small crowd gathered in Graham on Trades Day as heavy rains delayed farmers but optimism remained for a bumper crop. Hardware dealers sold several binders, the Cemetery Association girls posted solid tag sales for Oak Grove cemetery, and most attendees shopped for business rather than leisure.
The Ladies of the First Christian Church met last Thursday at Mrs. R. L. Reed's home at 4 o'clock. Nine members answered roll call with favorite verses. Visitors Mrs. Page of El Paso and Miss Velma Martin attended. Mrs. Tidwell led opening prayer and song, the 140th Psalm was read by President Mrs. Miller, and the meeting closed with a lesson to be held next Thursday at Mrs. Raymond Reed's home. Keyword love.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Graham post office includes T. J. Kelly and Fennie N. Clavcomb, with N. 8. Farmer noted as postmaster.
Argo Davis from Eliasville says the Eliasville band, the county’s oldest, may hold a free open air concert in the court house park this summer with Dillard Davis as leader. The Loving band may also visit for a season concert. A county band association is proposed to unite local groups for mutual musical benefit.
Notice states a meeting will be held at the courthouse on Saly May 22 at 2 PM to raise funds for a monument in the courthouse park honoring Tom Cherry Holmes and Wm Higgins.
Mrs. Hattie Miller hosted the Priscilla Club Tuesday afternoon. The club voted to suspend meetings from June through mid September. The next gathering will be with Mrs. HU L Morrison on Tuesday May 18.
Theme outlines a series of Bible based talks with speakers Verda Martin Mrs. H L Tidwell Lucile Reed Etta Schlittler Pearl Birdwell urging prompt start as pledge cards arrive.
Bible School at 10 a m with H L Tidwell as Superintendent. Communion at 11. Preaching at 11 15 a m and 8 15 p m. The church invites all who mourn weary friendless homeless and in need of salvation to come and worship in Jesus name.
Mabry Short departed Tuesday for a short visit spanning Dallas and Waco, with plans to return after a few days.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met at the church Thursday afternoon with strong attendance. Devotions led by the president included the Lord s Prayer. Mrs Hallam reported on the Presbyterial meeting in Itasca. Next meeting is May 20. Reporter.
The Don’t Worry Club met with Mrs. W. S. Sampley Friday afternoon. Delicious refreshments were served to the club and guests Mesdames S. H. Price Ben Moseley Jim Smith H. A. Morey of Oklahoma City and Miss Mabel Miller. Next week a business meeting will be held at Mrs. W. I. Tidwell’s.
County Clerk C. W. Hinson reports license grants to Jewel Sheetwood and J. W. Wall, along with Jarl Garvey to Josephine Gegg.
The pupils of Aliss Lucile Miller present a recital at the Opera House on Friday night May 21 starting at 8 o'clock. The program features two short plays readings and music by the High School Glee Club.
Graham High completed a 4 3 road triumph over Bryson in a tight game shaped by pitching duels between Holt and Raley. Holt struck out 15 Bryson batters while Graham rallied with a sixth inning run and a late two run single by Porter. Bryson jumped ahead early, but Graham tied it in the sixth and pulled ahead in the ninth on decisive hits.
Holt pitched a solid game for the locals, backed by gilt edged defense, as they defeated Henrietta 7 to 1. Prideaux Stoffers and Holt produced multi hit efforts while Porter's runs and bases loaded moments fueled the win. Wichita Falls looms next, a tough test for both teams, with a predicted close contest. Town boys beat High School 4 to 3 in seven innings with Stoffers on the mound and Holt resting his finger.
Will Babb traveled to Wichita Falls for a business trip. Rev. T. M. Cunningham of Austin will preach at Connor Creek at 11 a.m. Henry Chapel at 3 p.m. and Flat Rock at night next Sunday.
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