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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
3
J W McAlister and Judge Jo Akin traveled to Newcastle on business last week. Mertie Hutchison from Olshire visited her brother P Hutchison. A special Sunday School Day is planned with a service at 8 pm at the Poodist Church.
Bes Johnson of Lyoh Hardware and F Herron return from a county trek in support of Herron’s candidacy for county treasurer. Nearby a farmer notes taking in a few horses to pasture on good grass near town.
Ss D Davis of Flinsville visited last Thursday and spoke of his trip to Old Mexico. He found many drawbacks and returned home pleased with Young County. The rumor he would return and settle there is unfounded.
A young colt with small fare is missing or was stolen about three weeks ago. Any information leading to its recovery will be rewarded. Notify Sheriff Wallace Graham or Roger Williams in Newcastle.
The commencement sermon will be preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 o clock in the morning. The graduating exercises will be held in the same building Monday and Tuesday nights.
An ad offering to buy all or any part of a business for cash or credit from D. G. Vick & Co. appears as a short notice seeking acquisition offers.
Mrs Widmayer’s home welcomed about thirty five Daughters of Confederacy despite rain and mud. Prizes included a hand embroidered shirtwaist won by Mrs J E Simpson and a Dutch pitcher prize for Mrs Addie Wood. Refreshments and games followed with light gifts for helpers.
W T Parkinson is improving rapidly from the operation which he underwent recently. Every person in Graham is invited to visit the school building from 10 a m to 5 p m Friday May 20. Foley Kidney Pills contain in concentrated farm ingredients of established therapeutic value for the relief and cure of all kidney and bladder ailments. L D Keithly of Weatherford has accepted a position with Geo Baynes. He is a first class barber and expects to make this place his home. His family will move here in a short while.
The store announces fresh hats and clothing with all items described as new and not old stock.
The regular U D C meeting was hosted by Mrs W S McJimsey last Thursday night with an engaging program. Mrs Ewing Norris won a prize book for answering questions. Refreshments followed and the group planned the June 16 meeting with a full program of readings music and papers.
Miss Sallie Chism and her Graham class with Prof. Hendrix Rider and Miss Jones staged a Western drama last Saturday night. The home talent impressed the audience with polished performances by Loree Jones of Granbury and others, earning praise for each character.
Through your paper we thank many friends for cheerful devoted help during our baby's illness and after death. Your kindness will be remembered. May your future years be blessed with health and happiness. Mr and Mrs A P Byrp.
Announcement promotes the opening of a new stock of dry goods at D. G. Vick & Co. and invites customers to view the selection. Also notes small items about local residents including a child burial in Oak Grove cemetery and Mrs. J. R. Jameson’s return from Los Angeles.
Roser writes from Bryan praising an Acetylene Light Plant purchased from E C Stovall. He pledges full-time service to light homes and businesses with the new plant, claiming it as the best light at any price and urging a fair trial.
A weekend program lists Friday night devotions led by Turner Martin and an evening sermon. Saturday features multiple devotional segments, textbooks on pastors duties, soul winning methods, and revival questions with discussions. Afternoon includes Holiness doctrine attitudes and church revival spirit questions, plus a business meeting. Sunday covers a missionary sermon and a mass meeting setup by the pastor and superintendent.
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