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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1917

Page

6

Local notes on rain church crowds and social visits

County correspondence records recent rainfall appreciated by cattle drivers. Church and Sunday school were well attended. Social visits span N Ely to Miller Bend, Olney and Abilene network with many neighbors calling and hosting events. A school ball game Brazos Valley vs Eliasville is noted with plans for a large Sunday crowd.

Bill Cole Lewis Rickles N. Ely Ruth Matthews Olney Maggie Rodgers Rodgers Maggie Y. W. Matthews Walter Dozier Dick Griffin Jeff Limley Leslie Wilson Miller Bend Walter Limley John Steadham Esther Ely Esther Martin Lena Viola Purdue Dovie Singleton Mollie Winniger Lewis Brooks Clay Bradshaw Raymond Burnett Charlie Fitzgerald Dixon Abilene Brazos Valley Eliasville L. H. Ely Gracie Morrow Ethel Griffin Brooks Lloyd McCallister Albert Brown Ike McCallister Lawton Burnett Burnett Mrs. Singleton Marshal Brown Orville Ely Roy Choate Marlin Valley

Milburn and Sallie Me Loud United in Bryson Wedding

Sunday evening at 7 o clock Mr Milburn and Miss Sallie Me Loud wed at the bride s parents home in a ceremony conducted by Rev Lips comb A grand anniversary note follows as E W Chambers and wife celebrated their fiftieth on Wednesday May 16 with many family members and a large noon dinner

Travis Raley Sears-Roebuck Co Dallas Marvin Pryce Alvin Robbins Milburn Sallie Meloud Rev. Lipscomb E. W. Chambers

Rain Revival Brings Smiles Across Indian Mound

Locals note health is fine and wind eased over the past five days. They report Saturday night rain as the best in the area, lifting spirits Sunday as everyone shares a bright, hopeful smile.

Community notices reflect visits and events at Mound

A busy midweek scene includes Miss Louetta Grubb's party, church singing by Bro. Hayes, and various visits: Billie Fisher with Ruth and Hazel. the Rutherford family from Newcastle. Henry Stephens and family to Graham. and the McComas and Fisher households. A rain shower aided crops and Blue Bells events were postponed due to an inspector's delay.

Looky Mound Louetta Grubb Billie Fisher Ruth Hazel Red Top Austin Bird Ingleside B. W. Drum Floyd McComas Lola Fisher Fisher Bro. Hayes Carl Rutherford Newcastle Jim Grubb Henry Stephens Graham Geo. McComas Harry Wadsworth Stroud Rubenkoenig George Hawkins Jason Perry Hawkins

Rain blesses Murray crops and Sunday schooling

The community reports a beneficial rain Saturday night aiding crops and Sunday school attendance. Local residents details include Rev Joseph Chunn preaching, numerous Sunday dinners, and neighbors visiting kin. Shown are farm tasks, cistern digging, sheep shearing, corn planting, and travels to Woods and Graham.

Rain Brings a Busier Season and Updates from Craig Point

At Craig Point a recent rain steadied work and helped stock water. Local health notes include Mrs. F R Cornelius improving after illness and Grandma Killion remaining quite poor. Neighbors visit, church attendance, and social calls fill the week with several families traveling between farms and homes.

Cedar Creek Community News Brief

Nice weather with cool nights and recent showers aiding vegetation. Mild wesping cough among children. Eld D J N Martin of Graham area led a pleasant meeting with Eld John Matlock of Jack County. White and the Townsends from Rome attended Primitive Baptist services. Hughes well drilling paused due to broken bit and water shortage. Mrs Walter Rickles and baby from Terry County visit Eugene West's family. Cedarite.

D. J. N. Martin Graham John Matlock Jack County A. C. White J. T. Townsend Rome Hughes Walter Rickles Baby Terry County Texas Eugene Cedarite

Local Society Notes and Community Updates

Rev Roark held a regular Sunday service with good attendance. Rain fell Saturday night with potential grain benefiting. Annie Mae and Bessie Grace Cunningham returned from Throckmorton school term. G L Donnell family moved from Throckmorton where children studied. Allie Ardis visiting Newcastle. Etna Ford visiting Mrs Young. Ruth Moore and companion bought a Chevrolet. Mrs McGlamery returned from Dallas after an operation and is improving. Sereno.

Roark Annie Mae Bessie Grace Cunningham Throckmorton G. L. Donnell Allie Ardis Newcastle Etna Ford Young Ruth Moore McGlamery Dallas Sereno

Parcels Post Sale Announced For Next Tuesday

An old parcels post sale is announced with items described as priced at 10 cents each and scheduled for next Tuesday at a local post facility. The notice emphasizes quick deals and limited quantities.

Garden Prosperity and Local News From Grass Valley

A rural note reflects high prices and farming plans with gardens as main help. Residents discuss oats corn beans potatoes radishes onions and English peas while Rev Tom Cunningham delivers sermons and young Ruth Knight returns from Austin.

Tom Cunningham Ruth Knight Austin Ruth Gladys Cherryholmes Tom Cherryholmes Jacksboro Sneed Wadley Effie Horton Graham Lowery Farm Joe Davis

Dipping Notice At Graham Town Vat

On Monday May 28 dip day at Graham town vat. All cattle must dip except those from named pastures kept in tick free fields. Listed cattle owners and names are given. those with pasture tag must dip unless noted. Inspector A H Julien signs as in charge for Young County authorities.

Graham Town Jo, Atchison Calvin Atwood J. M. Birdwell A. J. Bryan H. Cornelius J. W. Carlton W. L. Chandler G. C. Casey Sam Copeland Christopher T. Eddleman IL. C. Fields P. L. Lawrence E. Mabry S. J. N. Martin C. C. Mayes W. J. Matthews G. C. Masey J. B. Norris J. E. Parsons E. R. Ragland T. Ragland W. C. Reed S. W. Ratcliff Jake Stevenson J. H. Robbins S. B. Street T. H. Scarborough W. A. Thompson J. W. Willis R. B. Kalpe G. A. Woodrom A. H. Julien Young Co

Leah Stewart Taken To Harris Sanitarium For Surgery

Miss Leah Stewart was taken to Harris Sanitarium in Fort Worth on Tuesday where she will likely have an operation soon for a bone ailment in her left leg. She was accompanied by her parents.

Leah Stewart Harris’ Sanitarium Fort Worth

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Cne S. B. Street & C Mount Pleasant News Sam Cullers Voung Greenie Coley Mattie Roberts Rev. Coburn Methodist Church Bryson News Indian Mound News J. W. Cole Plains Dixie Murray Joseph Chunn Ruth Carmack Myrtle Moreland Hilliard Taylor Maggie Bruce Mary Kramer Minnie Bessie Moreland G. W. Carmack Wesley Taylor C. G A. R. Rob G. W. Robinson J. &. Moreland Fannie Moreland J. T. Hamilton E. E. Brockman E. A. Hamilton J. M. Tomlinson R. G. Taylor Tyra Hamilton Woods Craig Point News F. R. Cornelius Grandma Killion John Knight Killion Upper Tank Henry Wallace Joe Clark John Sadberry Reno I. B. Cherryholmes Unum Green C. W. Johnson Ida Cherryholmes Bill Wadley Will Horton Effie Wadley Cedar Creek News Eliasville News Tank Valley News
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