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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1909

Page

4

Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Meeting Notes

The Presbyterian Toureh Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met on Wednesday with Mrs. Hal Morrison presiding. Members answered roll call with heaven quotes, studied missions, and read articles from Mexico and Korea. Mrs. Rose read a China friendship letter, and after prayer hostess duties by Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Pohlman served cream and cake. The next meeting, with Mrs. John Norman, is set for the first Wednesday in June, roll call to be answered with the word las.

Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Toureh Hal Morrison Heaven Mexico Korea Mesdames McMurray and Owen Rose China Montgomery Pohlman

Won't Slight a Good Friend for Cough Medicine

Mrs A L Alley of Bals Me endorses Dr King s New Discovery after ten bottles relieved her cough cold and lung trouble. She says it is the best medicine for bronchitis asthma hemorrhage croup grip sore throat and chest pain. Relief is immediate and many trials prove rapid cures. Trial bottles 50c and 1.00 free with guarantee by Siean Drug Co.

Siean Drug Co

A Forward Movement At Graham Methodist Baraca Class

The Graham Methodist Church reports rapid growth of its Baraca class with near doubling of membership and plans to reach every unaffiliated young man in the town. A new classroom is ready and the group seeks fifty young men to join, pledging to stand by the Bible in work for peers. Ballard's Herbine advertised as a cure for stomach issues.

The Methodist Church Graham Ballard Ss, Doty & Co

Appeal for Cemetery Fund Payment

An appeal urges all who have not paid their share of the cemetery fund to call at Beckham National Bank today and remit. Funds are needed to cover current expenses and maintain the yard. several have paid, but many have not. Mrs 8. R. Crawroxup appeals for immediate action.

Beckham National Bank

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised Healt h Boost

An old advert claims Dr King’s New Life Pills are the best laxative and health builder. They tone the stomach liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headaches chills and malaria. Available for 35 cents at Sloan Drug Co.

Dr. King Sloan Drug Cr

A Graham Boy Leads in Class Distinction

From Waco comes word that in a class of eighty four twenty three won distinction and Stephen Ford led the list. Stephen, the youngest and smallest, heads the notable group and is praised for his intelligence and the honor it represents.

Waco Stephen Ford Stephen

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

The advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment can quickly drive away rheumatic pain whether slight or serious. It asserts immediate relief and restored suppleness, promising no suffering. Sold by B.S. Doty & Co.

Ballard B.S. Doty & Co

Enrollment Drive Urges Census for School Fund

If you have children or know any unenumerated child, call R. V. Tidwell to ensure they are enrolled. All children aged seven to seventeen on September 1 must be counted to support school funding.

R. V. Tidwell

Married in California Fresno couple wed in Private ceremony

The Fresno Republication reports the marriage of Bessie Welborn and Ross Cornelius at the home of the bride’s sister Mrs L R Hague on 150 San Pablo avenue. Rev J J Kenney officiated. The couple will reside at 146 White avenue with relatives nearby and both have ties to Fresno.

Fresno California Ross Cornelius Fresno High School J. J. N.kenney

Rain Ends Long Dry Spell Brings Hope for Crops

The region received multiple showers breaking a twenty year dry spell. Farmers report ground now suitable for planting with grain to come and expect continued rain to boost crops including cotton milo maize kaffir corn and cane. Confidence among newcomers remains high as conditions improve for a strong year.

Milo Oaize

Lost steel point rock pick with WILL engraved

A steel point rock pick engraved WILL was lost between town and the Dry Creek bridge last Saturday. It resembles a coal chisel and is valued as the property of a deceased brother. A reward is offered. please leave at the Leader office.

Dry Creek

Jacksboro Summer Normal announces new faculty leader

Prof G S Fulbright of Baylor University replaces Prof McLendon at Jacksboro Summer Normal. Board reports strong supplement to faculty, ample boarding provided, and invites teachers to report Tuesday by morning train. A committee will assist with housing, urging better teachers to attend. Sincerely L Z Timmons and W E Eddleman announces business partnership and continued commitment to fair dealing.

McLendon G. S. Fulbright A. B. Baylor University L. Z. Timmons, Co. Supt Jack County

Hallam & Eddleman Advertises Squeab and Coffee

Local ads tout pure honey at Hallam and Eddleman with squab pricing and phone contacts. Notices mention residents traveling to Olney and Dallas visits, plus White Swan Coffee promotions and a church sermon by Rev. Edward Ower. An American Gentleman from Hamilton Brown Shoe Co. tours Graham in colonial dress offering cards and a prize to Mrs. A B Eddleman.

Hamilton Brown Shoe Company St. Louis Graham George Washington Mabry, Short & Co A.B. Eddlieman

Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria in ad

A two year old bay horse of 16 1 2 hands and 1200 pounds is for sale cash or on time. See Ben Johnson at Norris Holw Co.

Ben Johnson Norris Holw Co

Simmons Sarsaparilla Promotes Renewal this Winter

The advertisement touts Simmons Sarsaparilla as a top blood purifier that rids winter impurities and revitalizes both young and old. It claims strong efficacy and urges immediate renovation of the body with a price of 50 cents and 81.09.

Dr. Simmons

Commencement Sermon At Graham High School

Rev S J McMurray pastor of the Presbyterian church preached the commence ment sermon to the Graham High School graduating class last Sunday The text Add to ye are not your own came from two scripture passages He addressed the class and especially the young people noting the sermon would be valuable to them for guidance and growth

The Baptist Church S. J. McMurray Presbyterian Church Graham High School Bro. McMurray

Gooseneck Man Visits City on Business

J M Ray of Gooseneck was in the city on business last Friday and, while here, attended to other matters and made the editor happy by contributing a dollar.

J. M. Ray Gooseneck

South Bend Busy With Visits And Local Notes

South Bend residents and visitors are listed: Zack Timmons and family of Jacks hore visited sister Mrs. BE. MM. McCtuskey. O A McBrayer visited Graham. Mrs. Whitmire and daughter Miss Fannie from South Prairie called on the Bend. J J Fawks and family went to Graham. Belle Goode from Graham visiting relatives here. J R Holcomb and J W Reavers attended the W O W lodge in Graham. Grandma Ficking and son Willie visited Proffitt. Fawks sold his place to KR McClusker and will move to Graham. two births reported May 9. M S Patterson and family of Lone Star attended church and were delayed by high water. Bob Fawks went to Murray. South Bend busy after recent rains. M D Harrell and J W Burgess to harvest wheat for seed and bread. Marvin McBrayer went to Graham. Guess Who.

Zack Timmons Jackshore BE. MM. McCtuskey O. A. McBrayer Graham Mrs. Whitmire Miss Fannie South Prairie Bend J. J. Fawks Belle Goode J R. Holcomb J. W. Reavers W.O. W. Lodge Grandma Ficking Willie Proffitt J.J. Fawks McClusker Mr. Fawks Floyd Burgess T. A. Nirkley M. S. Patterson Lone Star Bob Fawks Murray South Bend M.D. Harrell J. W. Burgess Marvin McBrayer

Behold the source of OTTOLENE in southern field

A narrator contrasts a grim swine sty with a field of roses, then notes the summer breeze revealing OTTOLENE as the source. The verse pairs repulsion of pigs with beauty of blooms and ends on a branded product image.

Lone Oak News Roundup and Church Updates

Local notes report rain bringing life to farms and minor illness in the community. Arkansas visitors Granpa Hamm and Mrs Beard exit for home Friday. Rail workers progress. Sunday School orders fifty Bells of Heaven song books. Miss Della Stewart resigns secretary post, Leagan elected. A new rear gallery at the Methodist church seats seventy five, with grounds fenced in Bermuda grass. District Conference and Women’s Mission Society meet June 25, about one hundred delegates expected. Priscilla Club meets with Mrs Burkett. four members present. next at Mrs John Dowdle’s home. Urgent attendance for all members due to important business.

Granpa Grandma Hamm Arkansas J. V. Hamm J. A Beard Loving Young County Africa Della Stewart Mss. Leagan Bermuda District Conference District Women's Mission Society Priscilla Club Burkett John Dowdle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ladies Aid 8. R. Crawroxup Graham Boy Jacksboro W.E. Eddleman Hallam & Eddleman’s Mrs. Z. A. Hudson Henrietta Roy Golston J. L. Anderson Olney Mary Katherine Craig Dallas Roy Gholston Mrs. S. B. Street Aline Johnson Sherman Lucile McJimsey Fort Worth Mrs. Frost and Children Venus, Texas J. R. McCarroll White Swan Coffee Hallam & Eddleman Edward Ower Missouri Christian Church R. le Yankersley John C. Bower W. O. Clark E W. Fry Janke Gentleman Fletcher Norman & Stovall Texas Poland Newcastle W.P. Stinson Eliasville, Texas Graham Tailor Shop Roy D. Houston Prep Ofite Southwestern Guess Hawkins Chapel Bro. Black Pleasant View J. EF Ford Palmer Sallie Hawkins Don Ava Lone Oak
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