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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
1
Motivational call to young men to join and achieve, highlighting past feats by older and middle aged men but urging the youth as the future motor of progress. Promises opportunities and clothes to fit the seeking young man. Urges action and unity to seize forthcoming success.
Local store advertises a dry goods sale with emphasis on savings and low prices. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of discounted merchandise and weekly specials.
Sunday at the churches reports 275 in Sunday School May 21 at the Baptist with Rev Rouse delivering the baccalaureate address to Graham High School graduates. The sermon theme Faith cites I John V4 and Great Confession Matt XVI16. Prohibition sermon critiques saloon crime citing Supreme Court. Presbyterians 105, Christians 150, Methodists 174. No Presbyterians evening service due to train.
The middle of the week invitations went out for a Saturday party from 4 to 6 attended by about thirty children. Lillie Stoffers won a candy box in a heart counting contest and Edna Bowron received a stationary box for a blindfolded heart pinning game. Mrs Hallam and Mr J R McCarroll provided grape juice wafers and candy, with gifts for Gaston who turns six the next day and Mary Louise who will be six the following Sunday.
One lot in Eye Heights addition and a typewriter offered for sale. See W C Bowman Lor. Co for details and terms.
The La dies Missionary Society hosted a two session shower for Buckner Orphans Home at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 8S. R. Jeffery on May 20 with 300 guests served. Donations included clothing and sewing items. Miss Annie Kramer led a $36 free gifting, and a quilt by Miss Jane Lamons of Alabama marked the event. A memorial toast honored a Sunday guest.
The U C C will meet at the courthouse with the U C V on June 3 1911 at 2 o clock to present Crosses of Honor to veterans Henry Campbell R Lindsey M D Harrell P L Gibson and T W T Woodward. A short program by the Daughters includes Rev Lindsey Mrs W A Morris J E Simpson Mrs G H McLaren Mrs Widmayer and Col R C McPhail with readings and songs.
For sale a Jersey cow with a young calf. For further particulars call at this office.
Wes Shannon saw his threshing engine drop through Flint Creek Bridge on Sunday evening and land in the mud. He escaped with only minor injuries and is still attempting to recover the engine. His risky bypass to Loying may have saved his life when the boiler could have crushed him.
W. C. Martin and Miss Laura L. Cates of Jean were married at the Baptist church in Graham on Wednesday with Dr. W. T. Rouse officiating. The ceremony was simple with the bride and groom accompanied by her parents. The Leader wishes the couple a happy, prosperous voyage through life.
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