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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
5
Street & Co ads sweep everyday bargains in dry goods and shoes while local births, visits, and church notes fill Graham society pages. Mr and Mrs Free welcome a boy on October 9 and J E Mar welcomes a girl on October 10 as area families share news of travel, visitors, and community events surrounding the Graham region.
In Henry Chapel the community mourns Grandpa Anderson age 87 who died Friday night. Funeral services were held Saturday at four in the cemetery with Rev. Rouse officiating. A large crowd attended and the community notes local improvements and visits, including Miller Ratcliff and Edna Jarnagin. A new Hardy Sunday School group forms near True with 50 members and plans shared resources.
Local storefront advertises a broad fall line of dry goods at D G Vick and Company. The listing highlights a wide selection for season, inviting customers to visit the shop for new stock and deals.
Stewart and Son advertise Bour coffee line at Red Front Grocery with packs priced 25 30 and 35 cents per package, urging readers to buy. Local shop promotes quality coffee to customers.
Masry and Sons offer two furnished rooms for rent to a married couple without children. Close in location. For particulars call at this office.
An obituary notes the death of Alice Lena Hyden infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hyden after a week of illness. She will be buried in Oak Grove cemetery at 4 o clock this evening with funeral services by Dr. W. T. Rouse of the First Baptist Church. Leaver offers sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Supreme flour is described as the standard for quality and the best by every test, claiming universal superiority across all conditions. The claim emphasizes consistent performance and top-tier testing results.
News is scarce this week. S. O. Wall visited Antelope and back. Mrs. G. W. Durham broke her foot falling from a barn loft but uses a crutch now. Clarence Keen and wife leave for Fort Worth to settle there. Many neighbors wish them success. Mrs. Hofman moves east of town. Bynum to teach the next term. Dr. Conolly of Jean and M. W. Cook visited. Mrs. W. W. Farmer goes to Graham. Farmers market cotton at Olney and Graham. Edith Florence and Cecil Courtney go to State Fair with W. L. Shearer and Edwin Hawkins. J. D. Spencer and daughter Clemmie visit Olney. Cotton picking nearly finished. some plan trips for further picking. Rev. Caughran preaches at Methodist Church. last appointment unless returned. Clifford Garvey ill last week.
W. I. Tipwett and Son promote International Stock and Poultry Food with a test to prove it. The ad targets farmers, urging inspection of results to convince that the product yields superior performance for horses, cows, and poultry.
Saturday listings describe Singer Sewing machines and stamp and postcard pictures offered. Fourth residence west of courthouse indicates the location for this sale or display.
George Baynes writes to Graham and nearby communities offering good barbers and value for money. He respectfully solicits a portion of local trade and promises courteous treatment.
Telegraph from Ed R Howe Austin announces the Farmer's Institute will convene at Graham at 2 o clock p m on Monday October 31 under the direction of J W Neill with assistant Joe Edmonson. Residents urged to invite neighbors and attend in large numbers.
We express heartfelt gratitude to Graham for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father W. H. Logan. Mrs. W. H. Logan and Family. C. A. Baker and Family.
G D Vick and Co announce the fall dress goods line featuring DresTrimmings and notions. The display invites customers to view the updated textiles and accessories offered by the firm.
Last week the Home Mission Society ladies served dinners at the court house for two days, clearing over 66 dollars. The Week of Prayer began Monday with daily four o clock services. Guest speaker Mrs Bloodworth inspired attendees over two days. Half the prayer offering goes to the Dallas Rescue Home and half to a Key West Mission School, totaling about 85 dollars.
Stewart and Son announce new chocolate extracts including White fan coconut and other flavors. Red Ant Grocery supplies key ingredients for bakers seeking reliable pantry staples.
Announcement for a box supper to be held at the Rocky Mound school house next Saturday night proceeds go to benefit the Methodist church.
A few Golden Wyandott Pullets America's beauty birds. Phone S. W. No. 5 Ind. 47.
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