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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
7
Local notes report November 23 events at the Graham court house including the Sunshine Hawks lecture, Baptist Convention attendance, county official bond pursuits, and visits by Miss Mayzeile Morrison, Mrs. J. T. Wilkins, and others. Notable arrivals include G. C. Boyles from Lone Oak and E. S. Terrell of Newcastle.
For school children. Fine lead pencils ten cents and twenty cents per dozen. The very best leads, at Morrison's.
Rev. S. R. Twitty and wife, Rev. J. Hall Bowman and wife, and Rev. H. P. Shrader left early in the week for Waco to attend the Northwest Texas Methodist Conference meeting.
W T Finch returned to Denton Tuesday with his daughter Miss Mary Ellen who has been sick for several days and will stay home to recover. She attends the college of Industrial Arts in Denton. The Christian Endeavor group met at Mr and Mrs Rose last Thursday evening for a business meeting followed by social time and refreshments.
A person who visited Mor rison & Co about three weeks ago and claimed three quilts is urged to return them immediately to avoid having his name given to the Sheriff by The John E. Morrison Co.
At Rev G W Rushing’s Olney residence on Sunday evening 3 30 PM A B Bert Wood and Miss Beth McCuistion were married Rev Rushing officiating The couple left Monday for a visit to the groom’s parents in Lakewood New Mexico The bride is regarded as Olney’s fairest young lady and the groom, raised in Graham, recently with Tidwell and Sons, is praised by all in the community Congratulations are extended by many friends.
Sprains swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlains Pain Balm. This liniment reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by the usual treatment. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by All Druggists.
The Leader corrects that H. L. Lee was arrested on a cattle theft charge not indictment. He was held on a $500 bail and awaiting grand jury action after initial arrest on a complaint. he is in jail.
Rotary shuttle automatic drop head Standard sewing machine in good condition as new for sale at a bargain or trade for a milch cow. For particulars call at Leader office.
Farmers are urged to buy the best sulky plow at Graham hardware Company with a cheap price. J L Vaughan made a flying trip to Fort Worth yesterday. Alma Martin received a fine bird dog from McKinney last night. Joel Edens joined W C Burns in the corner grocery. Rev G W Black D A Ford C D Brewton and J J Dowdy left for the Baptist Convention in Fort Worth. J H Kindley of Indian Mound visited the Leader office yesterday then headed to the Baptist State Convention in Ft Worth. Tuesday and Wednesday were chilly with a north wind but weather is moderating with rain prospects. County commissioners will inspect the new bridge at South Bend tomorrow for acceptance.
Cedar Creek farmers report sown wheat and oats amid dry conditions. The ground is very dry and rain is needed for a good stand. Cotton picking nears finish as frosty nights threaten late boll opening. Misses Lou and Nettie Creti nger return from a visit to Mrs. P. F. Lisle of the Prottitt community.
Sunday Service includes Bible School at 10 and preaching at 11 with lesson from Elijah. Evening services feature C E at 4 and 6 30 with 7 15 preaching on Souls Preparation. Hour changed to 6 30 for worship only attendees. Blair Branch at 3 pm. Newcastle Thursday evening. Paul life class to begin at Sunday eve service. C N Williams minister.
Thos H Reilly of Jonesville Louisiana offers items at 25 cents per box. No comments necessary.
The notice advertises rates of two dollars per day with first class accommodations for commercial men, attributed to W. V. BigHamM.
An advertisement urges readers to take Dr King's New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. It notes the remedy helps keep out of liver and bowel trouble and provides the price of 25 cents at Sloan's drug store.
W. E. Kaye, known as Coy, offers expert surveying services claiming to fix tangled lines and restore high art to measurements. He promises precision through scientific skill and rigorous method, appealing to property owners and engineers seeking reliable boundaries.
A wagon yard on the west side of Elm Street is offered for sale at a bargain for cash or may be traded for a good farm. For further particulars see the seller.
Judge W A Kingf killed a beef last week and his wife Kate A King divided the fore quarters among families rather than selling. She said she wanted to feel like old times when early settlers shared meat. The quotes reflect on neighborly sharing versus modern commerce and civilization.
P Gideon runs an advertisement through Mabry Short & Co. offering sulky plows at Graham Hardware Co. at budget cash prices. The ad also seeks a three or four room house with stock water and a barn, signaling a combined sales and wanted notice.
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