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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
7
Local notes from Graham Texas dated May 25 1911 mention a pursuit involving a preacher and a Miss Birdie Hogue who plans to enter Denton State Normal next week. W I Tim & Sons and J A Mundell are noted locals with repairs and illnesses affecting downtown activity this period.
Fresh vegetables advertised by J. W. Piidgett and J. B. Norris over independent and Southwestern lines. Enrollment reminders for students via Supt. Ed gar McLendon. Batavia Grape Juice marketed by W. S. Tidwell & Sons. Charles Hogue to attend North Texas State Normal School in Denton next week. For wood and sawing see Will Mayes or call 107 2 Ind. Henry Lichte and sister Miss Grotie visit Mry and Mrs. John Pohlman. Wallace reports his son Atin recovering from measles. Little Herman Jeffrey Lichte of Fort Worth visiting local Mrs. S. R. Jeffrey.
John Martin offers the horse Rick Smith Jack for the season at Loving Harris Simmons Livery Stable with terms set at $10.00 to insure living ailment.
A Sunday school at Rocky Mound school house four miles northeast of Graham drew about fifty visitors for a 3 p m session Sunday May 21. Superintendent Mr Blount led a zealous class with 63 enrolled and plans to enlarge the building. Officers include Bennie Ragland secretary C D Brewton teacher Class 1 Mrs T Ragland Class 2 Mrs Tom Babb Class 3 Mrs Mowry Class 4. Following the service Bro Noble preached on prohibition and the audience voiced strong support for statewide prohibition. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by Graham Drug Company.
The Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society met at Mrs. John Norman's home last Thursday the 18th. Mrs. Hallam chaired the Missionary Program as twelve members attended. A Texas border Mexican Missionary letter was read. members contribute monthly. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Norman and daughter Vera. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Tom Price.
Household remedy claim for cuts burns bruises and soreness with money refunded if unsatisfactory. Product sold by W. J. Tidwell & Sons with perishable goods kept in Cold Storage in summer. Contact numbers 1% or 50 for best fresh items.
Crops look fine after rain and some plowing cot ton remains to plant. Mrs Ratliff and daughter Josie Wright remain ill with measles, with Miss Bessie Ratliff and family visiting Newcastle. A Sunday Median Chapel gathering featured a plentiful grounds dinner and social time.
In the field of medicine this remedy is claimed to repair flesh damage quickly. It is advertised as effective for cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, scalds and rheumatism with strong healing and penetrating power. Prices listed as 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
A term of public schools ends Friday May 26 with a brief press time that prevents a full write up this week. A detailed account of all exercises is planned for next week.
An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the right kind of help to neutralize poisons causing backache, headache, and nervousness related to kidney and bladder ailments, sold by Graham Drug Co.
A Bowie Texas advertisement frames business education as the path to good citizenship. It touts the Bowie Commercial College two thirds cheaper than larger towns, claims a prejudice free environment, and urges readers to enroll now for a practical business curriculum.
Embalming papers grant W. J. McKinney Texas license after Dallas training. Bank officials D. F. Ford and M. H. Steadham attend Dallas bankers convention. Mrs. J. F. Ellis and daughter visit Olney. Dr. R. A. Duncan at Amarillo medical meeting. Postmaster A. J. Beard moves office to store. M. N. Shelton sells hotel to Oklahoma buyer for 1000 dollars. Bond printing by Graham Leader. school building funds within 20 days. Farmers Union gin progress. weather dry. crop stress from drought. rain requested.
Describes a remedy for infant indigestion and bowel distress. Claims to ease sourness vomiting colic pains and diarrhea in babies. Advertises McGee's Baby Elixir as pure wholesome and pleasant with price 25¢ and 50c per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Odd Fellows occasion set for June 13 1911 at 8 o clock p m at the Odd Fellows hall. Members and families of the order and deceased members invited. each lodge member may bring a friend. A unique program and other interests promised by the programme committee.
Barbed wire cuts and ragged wounds are treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment described as healing and antiseptic. Available in 25c, 50c, and $1.00 bottles, sold by all.
Dr W T Rouse pastor of First Baptist left Thursday for Fort Worth to attend the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary commencement and the second annual Alumni Association meeting. As president he will deliver a principal address and holds the seminary’s Doctors degree as the first and only recipient to date.
The B Y P U program lists speakers and topics for Sunday including subjects on Home Mission Schools led by Ed Wheeek scripture readings by Miss Frazure Miss Irene Rutherford II Timothy 1 9 9 and Proverbs 31 10 30 by Bob Goode with quartet by Mr and Mrs Rickman Miss Edna Long and Chas Long Questioning how Home Board Schools are conducted sustained and used with Mary Ellen Finch and Ed Jeffery and Mrs Farmer coordinating tasks
Elm Creek Park invites visitors to fish in various species and enjoy picnics. Churches and groups are urged to host gatherings along Elm Creek between Proffitt and the river. A vacation stay offers a safe, wholesome escape for families and individuals seeking rest from daily cares.
The notice promotes ample lodging for new boats, ground ice, shade and spring water, with a large concert phonograph playing each evening after six. Rates are stated as reasonable at all times. Signed by Buckler,Mer.
We express thanks to friends who extended sympathy and assistance during the illness and death of our daughter and sister. Mrs. M. D. Wallace, Son and Daughters.
Special notice requests anyone knowing a child in the Graham Independent School District not yet enrolled by the census trustee to notify Supt. Edgar McLendon so he may enroll them. Enrollment is the main source of the school fund.
Walter Rickles, a leading farmer and stock raiser of the Ivan country, was transacting business here the first of the week.
Secretary Staton of the Graham Commercial Club attended Center Ridge preaching and urged home religious and social development to train children. Voted to meet next Sunday at 11 00 for organizing a Sunday School. A. F. Stewart of Graham Methodist Sunday School invited to assist, pending a change to 3 PM.
On June 15 the Methodist and Baptist churches in Murray will host a joint basket picnic with programs prepared by both schools. A prohibition program featuring notable speakers will address the crowd. Everyone is invited.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets promising relief from womanly pains and headaches within twenty minutes. The 25 cent box shows the formula and urges readers to ask doctors or druggists. Free trial offer available by writing Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin. Graham Drug Co. distributes.
The W. O. W. dramatic club will present at Newcastle next Tuesday night the play A Woodmen Picnic or A Forged Certificate. It is described as a splendid fraternal production and has pleased audiences locally. Proceeds go to the W. O. W. at Newcastle.
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