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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
7
Miss Bladen Garrett is visiting Fort Worth while Mrs. A. J. Birdsong stays with her daughter Mrs. R. B. McConnell in Waco Texas.
Mr. John Schlittler of Flint Creek visits in the city Tuesday for business. Flowers and cuttings offered by Mrs. Jim Wood at 600 Oak Street Walker Building. Jim Wood spent days in Herron City on Phillips Petroleum work. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis visited relatives in Archer City last Sunday. Winnie Tackett of Oklahoma visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. G A Tackett.
Dr S M Morris of Galveston visited his brother Dr W A Morris this week, sharing family ties and professional connections during a local social period.
Messrs. Raymond Leslie and J. Reno Stinson were business visitors in Throckmorton yesterday.
The 92nd district court grand jury was reconvened today to probe several issues. The panel will hear evidence and consider indictments or further action as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Mr and Mrs Jim McClain left this week for Kansas City Missouri where they will make their home. The move marks a new chapter as the couple settles in a new city after relocating from their previous residence.
Notice announces that Texas Standard Fire Policies Nos 616426 to 616450 of the Sun Insurance Office London have been lost and that the company will not recognize liability under them Beers Kenison Co Galveston Texas brokerage firm listed in the notice.
Mrs. F M Southall, who has been visiting her brother in Houston, is now in Dallas. She was previously in Houston where she stayed with her sibling.
Mrs. Ben Moseley Sr returns from a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. S R Jeffery at Ingleside Ranch while Snoddy and Son advertise sun and rain proof umbrellas with special prices and local sites.
Mrs. J. E. Burdick and her daughter Ardinell, from Dallas, are visiting Mrs. Burdick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Porter.
Mrs Claudia Howard and her daughter Louise returned yesterday after a ten day visit to relatives in Corsicana.
Miss Catherine Morris came back Tuesday from Fort Worth where she had been visiting her sister Miss Mertha Mae.
Mrs E N Jerry purchases the millinery section of the Gifte Shoppe and plans to introduce a full mid-summer and advance fall line. The move signals a broader inventory expansion for the shop.
Word from Austin says the Sam Washburn case has been affirmed. He has been in jail for several months writing on the courts.
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Hess, Mrs. N. P. McKinney and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Jacksboro attended the Eastern Star school of instruction in Graham this week.
Mrs S R Jeffery of the Ingle side Ranch visited the city this week to take part in a school of instruction conducted by the Order of the Eastern Star.
J F Pursley advertises as agent for Continental Marble and Granite Co offering to call on anyone interested in buying monuments. Located at 801 Cherry Street in Graham Texas.
County Attorney John B. Rhea and his wife returned last Friday from a trip to West Texas and New Mexico. He met Judge W. W. Price at Brownfield.
Mrs J Carmack arrived Saturday night to be with her daughter Mrs Carl Newman who underwent a serious operation last Saturday.
Mr. Henry Schlittler Jr gives considerable time to baseball. He runs his delivery route in the forenoon and spends the afternoon on the national sport, baseball.
Mr and Mrs B W King and their son Beverley left Tuesday for Stephenville to attend Tarleton College commencement exercises. Mrs King's brother is a member of the graduating class.
Reverend G. W. Black has been under the weather for two weeks and could not come to town last week. He did visit with the boys this week and many friends hope he will soon be well.
Miller's Studio on the east side of the square displays a fine exhibit of Graham High School seniors pictures. Mr Miller presents the exhibit at no cost to the class members.
Mrs. Carl Newman became seriously ill Saturday morning. Doctors initially suspected acute appendicitis but later diagnosed a perforated stomach. She withstood surgery well and is recovering after several days of illness.
Dr W A Morris and family drove to Fort Worth and on the return trip were caught in rain near Graham at about 8 pm. They spent the night in mud after their car slid into a ditch. Mr Hazelton helped bring the family to town and Dr Morris returned Monday morning to recover the vehicle. His brother Dr S M Morris of Galveston rode with him.
Dr. H. E. Griffin returned Tuesday from a business trip to Dallas. He is expected to resume duties at the clinic tomorrow and will meet with staff to review upcoming appointments.
Mrs. Jim Wood opens a flower shop in the Walker Building at 600 Oak Street and invites all interested buyers to visit. She represents several reputable flower companies and can fill orders quickly.
Dorothy Rutherford arrives in Jacksboro Texas after visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs J H Holloway in nearby communities.
Miss Mary Louise Hallam will travel to Terrell to spend the summer and attend summer school there.
Mr H L Birdsong reached California last week after a ten day journey through deserts and over mountains and through narrow passes. He reports the trip was very interesting and exciting.
City Marshal Jim Davis came back Tuesday from Dallas where he visited his brother who is seriously ill.
Miss Marjorie Hudson and Miss Annie Lucile Morrison returned Saturday from Converse College where they have been in school the past session.
Mr. A. E. Caldwell and his family recently moved to Fort Worth. He had planned to relocate to a west Texas town, but a company territorial change at the last moment redirected him, making Fort Worth their new home.
The Style Shop announces a clearance of remaining Gifte and Style Shop millinery stock. Both lines will be closed out this Saturday and Monday with fresh mid-summer hats priced at $1.00 and $2.95. No reservations accepted.
Mr John Ware visited Stephens County last week while Mrs Jom Wood conducted business in Mineral Wells last Friday. Both entries note regional travel and dates in concise local notices.
Miss Mollie West spent last week in Stephens County attending to business interests and assessing local commerce opportunities.
Messrs. A. A. Jones and R. B. Allison of Orth were in Graham Monday looking after school interests. Mrs. Minnie Babb and daughter Lois chaperoned the DeMolay boys to Stephenville last Saturday.
Mr. E. Goeth, a representative of the Palmer Paper Company of Dallas, spent Tuesday in the city meeting contacts and discussing business opportunities.
Floydada superintendent J N Johnston visited Graham last week where he served as Gra ham school head for eleven years, highlighting his lengthy tenure and leadership in the district.
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