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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1912

Page

4

Local UDC Chapterholds May meeting with visitors and plans

Fitzhugh Lee Chapter UDC met May 23 at Mrs. P A Martin with thirteen members present and visitors from Water Valley. After music and refreshments the next meeting is set for June 13 at Miss Nora Sloan with a program on Confederate history and West Virginia admission. A wedding tied the community as Ford Harrison and Myrtle Harrison wed May 19 at Loving Methodist parsonage with Rev. Crow officiating.

Fitzhugh Lee P. A. Martin Lynch Isaacs Viola Tate Water Valley President Davis Winnie Davis Maggie J Matthews The Edgar Allan Poe J. Hall Bowman D. L. Ford Myrtle Harrison B.S. Crow Loving Baptist Church Tabernacle

Judge Eli Chery Recovers After Arnica Salve Cure

Justice Eli Chery of Gillis Mills faced a severe leg sore that baffled doctors. He credits Buck-jen's Arnica Salve with a complete cure after attempting multiple remedies. The salve, said to cure burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles, is sold for 25 cents at all druggists.

Eli Chery Gillis Mills

W C T U Meeting Held with New Member Enrolment

The W C T U regular monthly gathering on May 26, led by President Mrs. Akin, enrolled Mrs. Stallings as a new member. Out-of-town visitors included Mrs. W E Kaye of Ft Worth and Miss Mildred Dixon of Newcastle. Music and papers complemented discussions as meetings shift to evening hours for hot months.

Dixie Land Jefferson Davis W. A. Morris Fannye Stoffers West Wa Cleo Hindman Akin Leader Stallings W. E. Kaye Ft. Worth Mildred Dixon Newcastle A. A Morrison Bladen Garrett Dixon Rose Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Lyop Hardware Co Binder and Mower Repair Ads

To The Farmer. Lyop Hardware Co offers binder canvas sickles pittman heads and repair parts for mowers and binders. They claim savings and invite customers to see them for the best grade of bind twine.

Mrs. Louise Schuster Dies in City Home

Mrs. Louise Schuster, born in Germany November 10, 1835, died at her son Frank Schuster’s home at 2 o clock yesterday morning. Funeral at Oak Grove cemetery beside her husband who died ten years ago. services led by Rev. B A Snoddy and Rev. J Hall Bowman. She leaves two sons Frank and Henry Schuster.

Louise Schuster Frank Schuster Oak Grove B. A. Snoddy J. Hall Bowman Frank Henry Schuster

Lyon Hardware Co Mower and Binder Parts Available

The Lyon Hardware Co advertises mower and binder parts including Pittman heads and sickle heads, repair line for various mowers. We can save you money on parts and twine.

Death of 11 year old Jolly Harris in South Bend

The eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs W T Harris died yesterday at 10 am from appendicitis. Remains will be buried at Cedar Creek cemetery today. The family, formerly from Iran, receives sincere sympathy from the South Bend community and the Leader.

South Bend Jolly W. T. Harris Cedar Creek Iran

McGeer's Baby Elixir Sold For Stomach Ailments

When a baby has excessive feeding the stomach turns resulting in indigestion sourness and vomiting. Frequent bowel involvement brings cramps and diarrhoea. McGeer's Baby Elixir is a grand corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders of babies. It is pure wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Tom Lamar from Olney was here last week on business and was accompanied home Friday by Mrs. Lamar.

McGeer All Drugginy Tom Lamar Olney Lamar

Community Health Warm, Rain Delights Farmers

Health is good in our community with rain boosting crops and gardens. Cotton acreage is up and frying chickens expected as farmers cope with weeds and grass. A graveyard work event at Finis drew a crowd. church backing was modest due to weather. A baseball game saw Jacksboro beat Graham 8 to 7 in a tight ninth inning thriller at home, with Carlton scoring on a controversial play.

Finis Dora Bowers Eliasville Stevenson of Graham Ruel Young John, Logan John Pohlman Bowers W. H. Jarnigan J. L. McLaren Moran Dad Craig Mr. Craig Center Ridge O. L. Campbell A. C. Anderson Jacksboro Jaccksboro Graham Boys Carlton Ham Kesseler Felows

Opera House Show Acknowledged For May 25

An opra house entertainment last Saturday night May 25 directed by Miss Kay Kendal featured drills and choruses and a one act sketch The Second Death by Caleb Johnson appeared with Miss Minnie Rubenkoenig and D D Cus enbary The program praised Miss Kendal and benefited the Woman's Mission Society of the Christian Church with a neat sum raised.

Opra House Kaykeendall Caleb Johnson Minnie Rubenkoenig D. D. Cusenbary

Sallow Complexion Treated by Herbine Purifying Liver

Advertises Herb ine as a liver and bowel purifier to restore rosy cheek color. Claims torpid liver causes pallor and that the remedy strengthens the liver. Price 50c. Sold by all druggists.

Memorial Services for Departed Soldiers at Court House

A large crowd gathered at the courthouse last Sunday at 2 PM to honor fallen Confederate soldiers. The Fireman's Band led the procession to Oak Grove cemetery where graves were decorated with flowers by the U D C chapter.

Court House South Oak Grove Cemetery

Walsted Family Takes Trip Home to Peacevale Texas

Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. Geo Walsted and children returning to Peacevale Texas on Friday. Visitors John Crow John Gilmore and J B Fisher from Indian Mound stop by. Wheat oats suffer from a drought while corn and cotton hold. Property listings include 80 acres near Graham with 4 room house water well sheds and grass 208 acres cultivation 9 miles from Graham with 4 room house large barn smoke house orchard hog pasture 200 pecan trees by Brazos river price 30500.

Geo. Walsted Peacevale Texas Graham Brazos River

Death of T. W. Blewett in Texas after stroke

Thomas William Blewett died at his daughter Mrs J C Vaughan’s home on the 23rd at 9 15 p m after several days of illness from paralysis. Born near Bowling Green Kentucky in 1842 he served in the Confederate army under Morgan. Survived by four children Josephine McSpadden T L Blewett J H Blewett and Nettie Vaughan. Funeral at Oak Grove Cemetery with religious friends in attendance.

J. C. Vaughan Thomas William Blewett Mr. Blewett Warren County Kentucky Bowling Green James L Marie Jane Blewett Morgan Brother Blewett Margerette Jones Texas Dallas County Wise County Young County Young Archer Josephine McSpadden T. L. Blewett Archer County J. H. Blewett Olney Nettie Vaughan Graham

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Rapid Healing

In the field of medicine there is no remedy that repairs flesh faster. The product claims extraordinary healing for cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, scalds and rheumatism with penetrating power. Prices are 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per bottle. available from all druggists.

Ballard

Local visitors arrive from Estancia as shop news unfolds

Mrs. Clara Henry and her daughter Sallie Lou visited relatives from Estancia New Mexico on Tuesday night. Alvin Jones of Grandberry, brother to M Jones the tailor, has accepted a position in the Jones tailor shop.

Clara Henry Sallie Lou Estancia New Mexico Alvin Jones Grandberry M. Jones Jones Tailor Shop

Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised as healing antiseptic

Barbed wirecuts ragged wounds and harness galls heal quickly with Ballard's Snow Liniment sold by all druggists. Vera Newman expected home tonight from St Marys College commencement in Fort Worth. A J Ernest former Graham boy now in Dallas visits Graham. W T Donnell of Eliasville travels to Sherman for Austin College commencement where his son studies.

Ballard Vera Newman St. Mary ’S College At Fort Worth A.J. Ernest Graham Boy Dallas W. T. Donnell Eliasville Sherman Austin College

Murray Items Break New Post Office Move and Local News

The community notes grain ripening under sun and weed crops catching up. Mrs Casenbary improves though still on sick list. Post office moved to new store under Mr Meggerson. Ollie Singleton and brother return to near Jacksboro. Uncle Lige Casenbary’s new corn plowing method described. R D Tyra buys a new binder for the coming harvest. W P Stinson visits for County Judge race. Joe Wootton at Graham commencement. Murray youth return from Graham High School with success in exams. Cowpuncher.

de Scribe Uncle Lige R. D. Tyra W. P. Stinson Joe Wootton Graham Murray Graham High School Cowpuncher

Jim Hogg Horse Seeks Season at Graham Area Barn

A dark in gray Percheron and Cleveland Bay stallion weighing about 1400 pounds will stand the season at a barn five miles southwest of Graham. Terms: ten dollars to insure a sucking colt.

Cleveland Bay Graham

Railroad officials tour Graham in special inspection car

Allison Mayfield chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission led a delegation with C. W. Jones J. L. Rupert H. M. Stone J. C. Mc Cable and G B Pentecost aboard a Rock Island special car on a tour of inspection of the line. They visited Graham briefly Monday evening before returning to Fort Worth.

Allison Mayfield Texas Railroad Commission C. W. Jones C. L. Rupert H. M. Stone J. C. McCable G. 8. Pentecost Rock Island Graham Fort Worth

Noted Visitor J W Norton Visits Graham Area

J W Norton a prominent citizen of Iran was in the city yesterday on business. He owns property in Graham and believes in the city's future greatness. Charlie Hogue arrived from Denton where he has been attending the State Normal for six months and returned with a free grade certificate seeking a good school in Young county. Charlie is considered one of our best boys and the hiring school will be fortunate.

J. W. Norton Iran Norton Graham Charlie Hogue Denton State Normal Young County Charlie

The Quiet Duck and Appetite Aid

A humorous homeward ballad extols a quiet duck for domestic harmony. It contrasts the noisy hens with a well behaved duck that lays eggs. An advertisement praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets from Sloan Drug Co. for improved digestion and appetite.

Chamberlain Sloan Drug Co

Fox Hollow notes rain talk and family visits

The column mentions weather talks about wanting rain, ongoing illnesses like J A Caudill and Grover Yans, and visits among neighbors. It records relatives traveling from Oklahoma, new arrivals from Gordon, and multiple Sunday gatherings and games such as forty-two.

Harness Horse Jess Crocket to race at Owen Bros yard

The well known harness horse Jess Crocket with five straight Graham seasons will run this season at Owen Bros Union Wagon Yard. Terms 12.50. Claud Rutherford.

Graham Owen Bros. Union Wagon Yard Claud Rutherford

Mountain Home Men Visit City on Sunday

Tom and Bill Bunger of Mountain Home were in town Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Fore of Archer City is visiting Mrs. W. M. Johnson.

Tom and Bill Bunger Mountain Home J. R. Fore Archer City W. M. Johnson

Lost watch with elk and monogram FFP

Lost small watch carket with elk on one side and monogram F F P on side. Finder please return to office.

Fice

Local visitors and corrected K of P delegates notice

Mrs Addie Haynes and children of Oklahoma visit her mother Mrs H E Eddleman in the city. Mr and Mrs W W Cunningham of Eliasville attend Austin College commencement in Sherman where two sons study, one to finish this year. The Graham K of P Lodge sent Walter Price and the Pythian Sisters sent Mrs James Porter as delegates. a recent report had misstated this along with other notes.

Addie Haynes Oklahoma City H. E. Eddleman W. W. Cunningham Eliasville Austin College Sherman K. of P. Grand Lodge Waco K. of P. Lodge Graham Walter Price Pythian Sisters James Porter

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Iisui Rexall Ford Harrison Pittmans Pittman Lyop Hardware Co White Wyandotte Cockerels Ind Deering D. G. Vick & So Pitman Lyon Hardware Co Emma Chandler Eddie Ribble Miss May Smith Pear Lester A. Pe Anderson Graham—Bowers Milam Owen Castoria In‘axte Splendid Entertainment John Crow John Gilmore Fisher Indian Mound T. W. Blewett Graham Ice Company Graham, Texas A. H. Jones Jim Hogg Fox Hollow J. A. Caudill Ben Gordon Olie Reed J. M. Reed W . Nukles L. Y. Dendys J. Y. Dendy Alex Stringer Tomie John Farvis Robert Newby Lewis Rickles Brown Caudill Spark Wester Pickwick Mary Caudill Vera Reed J. A. Caudill’s Lillian Ables Bonner Caudill Magic Reed Katy Newby Jess Upham Herron Newby Reed Boys Rosebud Jess Crockett J. H. Price
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