Local Notes from Southwestern and Olney Marches
Sheriff O H Brown was in Olney on official business last Tuesday. Judge Jo W Akin went to Olney on legal business last Tuesday. Money to loan from $200.00 up. C W Hinson advertises loans and gas line services. Mrs C S Wynns went to Fort Worth this morning. Marshall went to Loving Monday evening. Wood welcomes a new baby girl born October 10 to Mr. and Mrs Jesse Wood. Have buyer for small town place 40 to 60 acres with improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Brown
Olney
Jesse Wood
Jo W. Akin
Big lot of queensware for sale at Mathews and Norris
Local notices list various society and business items. Mrs. W. C. Harrell and Adele visit city friends while Mrs. J. W. Akin travels to Dallas. Nursery orders to be saved as someone plans a trip, and a light frost is noted. A watch is lost and a reward offered. Numerous short updates mention travel to state fairs and returned visits.
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Mathews & Norris
Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad and Local News Snapshots
An old time classified ad promotes Dr Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil for sores with 25c 50c and 1 00 prices. The column notes Henry Driver of Bunger on city business, Eld J H Fisher returning from Pickwick, Larry and W H Pratt visiting Dallas for the State Fair, Rev Gaines B Hall in Bryson, and C W Hinson offering farm loans in Graham Texas. District Clerk J L Vaughan at Dallas State Fair, W R Stewart from Fort Worth on business, and a Graham filling station advertises gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Local Figures Consider Moves and Cattle Shipments
H C Williams of Newcastle spent last Tuesday in town and plans a possible move to New Mexico. J C Vaughan sent another cattle shipment to the Fort Worth markets Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Williams
Newcastle
New Mexico
J. C. Vaughan
Fort Worth
Nice line of new cutlery at Mathews and Norris
Miss Leona Anderson of Olney is visiting the city with her friend Miss Beulah Bell. Mrs. J. T. Rickman and sons Byron and J C left this morning to attend the air event in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews & Norris
Leona Anderson
Olney
Miss Beulah Bell
J. T. Rickman
Byron
J. C
Preacher to Speak at Briar Branch Schoolhouse
Rev Gaines B Hall announces he will preach at Briar Branch Schoolhouse next Sunday at 3 30 p m. The note mentions a loan on land with various terms provided by C W Hinson Rev Hinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hinson
Gaines B. Hall
Briar Branch School
For Sale: One Good Am House Close In
One good a.m. house close in with cement storm stern front stern, solid cellar. City water piped over yard and garden. Terms reasonable. Homer Mayes.
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Homer Mayes
Seven Miners Die In Vogel & Lawrence Mine Collapse
A cave in at the Vogel and Lawrence coal mine two miles east of Rockdale Texas last Thursday killed seven miners. Heavy rains were blamed for the disaster and the cause is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogel & Lawrence
Rockdale
Texas
Big Lot of Kitchen Cabinets and Dining Tables Sold
Mathews and Norris report receipt of a large shipment including kitchen cabinets and dining tables. The consignor notes a substantial inventory suitable for immediate sale or installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews & Norris
Timmons Visits, Renews Papers for Self and Others
J. B. Timmons from Elbert spent a few days this week with his daughter Mrs. Omer Beckham and renewed subscriptions for himself and for J. H. Aynesworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmons
Elbert
Omer Beckham
J. H. Aynesworth
Graham Steam Laundry Quilt Wash Day Offer
One day only in October the Graham Steam Laundry offers quilt and comfort wash for 17 cents. Discounts apply to blankets rugs carpets and curtains. Also lace curtains stretched on new stretchers. Customers are urged to try the service and be pleased with the work.
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Graham Steam Laundry
Hog for Sale notice discontinued by seller
R F Arnold Jr of the Murray Route visited Monday and asked that his Hog for Sale ad be discontinued. He reports all hogs have sold and he is bombarded with inquiries from potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Arnold, Jr
Murray
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Stronger System
An ad for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims it enriches the blood and strengthens the whole system to withstand hot summer conditions. Priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Corsetiere Spirella Corsets Fitted at Home
Bertha Eddleman is aided by Spirella Corsets representative who visits homes to fit corsets, offering custom fittings in the comfort of the customer’s residence.
Wright Renews For The Leader On Finis Route
Alf Wright called Tuesday to renew his service for another year. Mr and Mrs H L Morrison traveled to Dallas to visit their son Robert and spend several days at the Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
W. H. Pratt
Dallas
Alf Wright
Finis
H. L Morrison
Robert
Reward Offered for Found Emblem in Graham Area
Mrs Dr J C Douglas of Franklin Kentucky returns home after visit to sister Mrs McPhaill. Loston Streets of Graham seeks to watch charm key Mason ic emblem on one side. Reward at Leader office for finder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Douglas
Franklin
Kentucky
McPhaill
Apples Bushel Price and Dallas Trip Reported
Mrs. R. F. Short and her daughter Jone along with son R. F P. Jr. traveled to Dallas this morning to attend the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Short
Jone
R. F P. Jr
Dallas
Mrs Lillian Ernest Heads Home From Visit
Miss Lillian Ernest left Monday for Goree in Knox county after visiting relatives and old friends. County Attorney Fay Marshal and family spent the first of the week in Dallas attending the State bar proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Clark
Dallas
Lillian Ernest
Goree
Knox County
Fay Marshal
Auction for horses and harness by W L Howery
Two good driving and saddle horses and a pair of blocky mules with wagon and harness offered. Cash or credit to the right man on note for twelve months. W L Howery conducts the sale.
Pocketbook Lost With Five Dollars On Graham-Loving Road
A plain oblong pocketbook containing a five dollar bill four fifty in silver and visiting cards with the name Miss Lillian Ernest was lost between Ben Johnson's residence and the Ragland place on the Graham Loving road north of the city. Return to Norris Johnson hardware Compaq or The Graham Leader for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ernest
Ben Johnson
Ragland Place
Graham-Loving Road
Norris-Johnson Hardware Compaq
Graham Leader
Mrs. Jo W. Akin Reports Eastern Star Grand Chapter Trip
Mrs. Jo W. Akin returned from Dallas after attending the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star. She told a Leader reporter she enjoyed the trip and found the meeting grand, returning with renewed enthusiasm for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo W. Akin
Dallas
Grand
Eastern Star
Handsome line of dressers arrives from Mathews and Norris
Rural carriers must report to the postmaster on all holidays under a recent postmaster general ruling. They will be required to work one hour if conditions demand service.
Pigs For Sale From Local Seller
Three registered Poland China pigs offered for sale two males and one sow at ten dollars each. Buyer to contact seller for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
72 Acre River Property Near Spring Creek
Land listing describing 72 acres on Brazosver near Spring Creek with 45 acres cultivated, tillable, two rooms, house and barn, two wells with exhaustible water, near a 15 acre school, on a public road. Bargain price $1800, cash $400 down, terms on balance. Irrigation to 15 acres possible, quick payoff, contact E. C. Stovall at once.
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Brazosver
Spring Creek
From the Manger to the Cross at Opera House
D Clark reports from Dallas that a six reel feature film From the Manger to the Cross will be shown at the Opera House next Tuesday night October 28. The religious drama showcases Holy Land scenes including Sea of Galilee shot over weeks at great cost.
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Christ
Holy Land
Sea of
Gallilee
Opera House
Local News Briefs Mention Injured Rider and Craftsman Return
W. L. Willis slowly improves after a fall from a horse near his home east of town and can move about part of the time. F. J. Adair resumes shoeing work on the west side of the square inviting the public’s patronage. Several residents report bad colds and some lagrippe cases this week. Prof. T. P. Blankenship, former Graham Public School teacher, sends a letter ordering the Leader to Big Sandy Texas.
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W. L. Willis
F. J. Adair
Ald
T. P. Blankenship
Graham Public School
Big Sandy
Texas
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Advertisement
An old surgical dressing promotes rapid healing and pain relief for wounds and infections. The product claims to prevent blood poisoning and includes Notaliniment as a related item priced at 25 cents 50 cents and £1.08.
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Porter
Carlton Visit Tells Fort Belknap Ties Enduring
G. W. Carlton was here from old Fort Belknap last Tuesday, indicating continuing ties to the historic posting and its community connections.
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G. W. Carlton
Old Fort Belknap
Hog Sale Ad Brief at Fred W. Fay's Farm
Hogs of all ages and sizes offered for sale at Fred W. Fay's farm near Coftaor Creek. Interested buyers contact the seller for details and pricing.
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Fred W. Fay’s
Cn Coftaor Creek
Coal for sale by wagon or car load in Loving Texas
Sallie-Alice Coal Mining Company announces coal available at the mines for 3.00 dollars per ton. Wagon scales are on the ground and coal may be sold by wagon load or car load in Loving Texas.
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Sallie-Alice
Professor Duckworth Reenlists Leader in Eliasville Visit
Professor Lee Duckworth of Eliasville visited on Wednesday and renewed his subscription to the Leader at the office. He is a longtime reader and local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Duckworth
Eliasville
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Schedule
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7:30. Visitors and the general public cordially invited. Gaines B. Hai, Pastor. per cent money. C. Stovall.
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Presbyterian Church
Gaines B. Hai
C. Stovall
Woodmen Circle Halloween Party Planned for Oct 31
The Woodmen Circle will hold a Halloween party at the W O W Hall on Friday night October 31, 1913. All Circle members and families are invited. Committee.
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Hallowe'en
W. O. W. Hall
Notice of Guardian Final Account in Young County
Notice by publication informs interested parties that L A Riddel guardian of Mrs Laura Riddel has filed a final account and asks objections by the January term 1914. Court in Graham will consider the account on the 2nd Monday. Printed copy dated September 30, 1913. Also a local ad for shoe repair by Adair in Fla.
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State OF
Texas
Young
L. A. Riddel
Laura Riddel
Hho'sen
Graham
Wiseness
D. D. Cusenbary
Young County
Renee
Wm. Johnson
Young Co
Tex
U D C Elects Officers at Regular Meeting
The U D C met in regular session at Mrs. J E Norris home. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs J E Norris, 1st vice president Mrs Jessie McCloud, 2nd vice president Miss Fannie Stoffers, secretary Mrs Jas Porter, treasurer Miss Pearl Matthews, historian Miss Cleo Hindman. The next meeting will be with Mrs Jas Porter. Historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Norris
Jessie McCloud
Fannie Stoffers
Jas. Porter
Pearl Matthews
Cleo Hindman
Funeral for Mrs McPhails Attended by Flat Rock Residents
Mrs J M Taylor and daughter Maggie Mrs J H Robbins and daughter Delilah and Miss Carnaham of Flat Rock attended the funeral for Mrs McPhails on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Taylor
Maggie
J. H. Robbins
Delilah
Carnaham
Flat Rock
McPhails
Rugs and linoleum offered by Mathews and Norris
See us when you want rugs mattings linoleums etc Mathews and Norris advertise a selection of floor coverings for home and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews & Norris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home For Savings
C. W-Tlinson
Graham Filling Station
C. S. Wynns
R. M
J. T. Marshall
Loving
Mrs. W. C. Harrell
Adele
City
J. W. Akin
W. D. Spivey
Albert Holt
Graham, Texas
Norris
Wichita Falls
Jnc. C. Kay
Elgin Watch
R. M. Todd
Henry Driver
Bunger
Eld
J. H. Fisher
Pickwick
Bryson
Béxas
J. L. Vaughan
Wr Stewart
Pdalworth
Businss
Bertha Eddleman
Athena
S. B. Street & CO
Loston
Arkansas
Z. A. Hudson
Tis
C. C. Mayes
Grady Fletcher
Waco
Tif
Y. C. Burns
Seymour
Haskell
Graford
Jacksboro
Jermyn
Throckmorton
Mineral Wells
Weatherford Bryson Woodson
Breckenridge
Graham Independent Telephone Co
Graham Independent Telehpone CO
W. H. Mayes
W. L. Howery
E. C. Stovall
D. Clark
Money
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen
Fla Adair
Havem
Norris Johnson Hardware
Th Lourie Manufacturing Co
Springfield, Tit
T. ©. Galvin
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