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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
5
Local items note visitors from Olney Dallas Fort Worth Jermyn Cisco and Murray and citizens enjoying Lone Star Polish endorsements. Courtions include Mr Gus Spivey Mr Willis Newman and Miss Mila Padgett while farmers seize fine weather to gather cotton.
Mrs. Roy Miller of Electra was the week end guest of Mrs. Spencer H. Mayes. Hon. George Berry of Newcastle visited Graham on Tuesday as a professional guest.
District Clerk Willie Riggs and family were hosted in Palo Pinto County while others, including C. J. Cook, visited Dallas with his sister Mrs. Z. D. Fallin. The note lists several local business visitors and a birth, Malcolm, born October 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Graham Stewart. It cites Lone Star Polish introductions and local grain company ads.
Mr. Dick Wells of Proffitt visited Graham on Tuesday. Lone Star Polish on floors helps keep dust down. Mr. R. L. Reeves and son of Loving brought a bale of cotton to Graham early Tuesday. Purina Hen Chow and Chicken Chowder guarantee more eggs. Mr. N. B. Carter from Finis Route visited Monday and reported cotton yields better than expected.
Dallas visitors Sunday included Mrs. M Devine Mrs Zola Tits worth Misses Sallie Timmons Hattie Martin Leta Devine and Opal Devine while Mr H B Padgett recovers from bronchial pneumonia at home in Red Top. Cotton wagons arrive rapidly as farmers harvest more cotton than expected though prices disappoint. Mrs R E Sutton returns to Longview Washington after visiting her mother Mrs T E Smith.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Dickenson of Tuscola visited Graham on Monday. They spent Sunday with Mrs Dickenson's parents Mr and Mrs Wallace near Loving. Art Needle Shop advertises a full line including Luncheon Sets Scarfs Centers and J P Coats Embroidery Thread.
Mr Walter Hodson visits his father Dr W J Hodson. Miss Mary Eddleman becomes a new subscriber to The Leader. Mr Tom Rutherford had business with the County Superintendent on Tuesday.
Mr W L Holder of Clifton traveled to Graham as a visitor, staying for a short time. Local residents noted his arrival and cordial exchanges during the visit.
Mr. C. E. Beavers from Wichita Falls traveled to Graham this week for business discussions and meetings. He was seen in the city engaging with local firms and planning next steps.
A local ad notes a sale of fine wool and cotton blankets with emphasis on savings for customers. The brief notice highlights stock availability and lower prices to attract shoppers.
Mr. J. B. Robertson advances his figures on The Leader to the year 1926, indicating a schedule update or revised standings. The note implies a calendar shift or projection for upcoming items and reflects Robertson’s ongoing involvement with the publication.
Mr. A. C. Golden of Murray attended a meeting of the county school board on Monday.
Mrs John B Rhea leaves her two week confinement due to a sprained ankle and now moves with the aid of crutches.
Mr W F Choate has been ill at his Finis Route home. Neighbors say he sent to Graham for medicine and hopes to recover after completing the remedy.
Street and Co advertises good warm underwear for men women and children at low prices with emphasis on affordability and broad selection for family use during cold weather.
The Leader notes a weekly check from W. E. McCharen of Raymondville as a friend and reader. C. L. Keen and family from Fort Worth were in town Sunday and Monday for the funeral of S. M. J. Benson at Olney. Keen and Benson were longtime intimate friends.
Mr. L. D. Lovett, local manager of the Oid Cities Electric Co., spent last Friday on a business visit in Wichita Falls.
Mr C Adams is now with the Shamrock Motor Company and asks that his friends needing a good car see him.
Mr. R L Reeves of Loving arranges for The Leader to be sent to his brother George Reeves in El Dorado Oklahoma.
Mr J C Owen of Wichita Falls renews his subscription for another year to The Leades, reflecting long involvement with the publication as a loyal reader.
Mrs Harlan Reeves who has been ill for several weeks is slowly improving She has stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Wallace near Loving for some time but hopes to return to her husband at Shamrock soon
Rev. W E B Lockridge arrived home Saturday night from Royse City after attending the Baptist Association. He accompanied Rev. E M Agee in the fall round up at Eliasville South Bend and Tonk Valley on Sunday.
Mrs. H. E. Cummings of Midland visits her son C. Y. Barron who underwent an appendicitis operation last Friday night.
Mrs Minnie Harrison of Dallas is here with her son in law C Y Barron who underwent an operation for acute appendicitis last Friday night.
Bo Minnich, from the Stewart lease near Farmer Saturday, states he has started his No 2 well on the Stewart land.
A large shipment of new coats for ladies, misses, and children has just been received. The arrival expands stock for the upcoming season and offers a variety of styles and sizes for all ages.
Miss Mary Joseph of Austin and Miss Alice Boaz plan to leave Friday morning for a weekend gathering at the Boaz home in Bridgeport honoring Miss Joseph. The event is hosted by the Boaz family for social entertainment and friendship.
Miss Almeta Olenbusch of Eliasville visited Mrs C B Hockaday Sunday. She is noted as one of the popular teachers of the Eliasville Public Schools.
See special values now offered in Children's Coats with discounted prices and new styles for the season. Shop early for sizes and selections in infant to youth ranges at local stores.
Mr C Y Barron suffered a sudden appendicitis attack last Friday and had surgery about 9 o'clock. He was seriously ill for several days but is improving, and friends hope he will soon be able to leave the hospital.
Tuesday evening sessions run by Miss Evans of the high school faculty draw interest from participating ladies who have taken the opportunity to learn.
Street scene on Monday shows Horace Hughes displaying twin watermelons south of Graham. Editor praises them as the finest pair of twin watermelons seen.
Public notice commands Sheriff to summon C C De Graf tenreid by weekly publication for four weeks to appeared at the January 1926 term of the Young County Court in Graham. Plaintiff First National Bank seeks debt 406.95 plus interest and attorney fees, plus foreclosure of chattel mortgage on a horse.
Prominent speedway driver Harry Hartz purchases a Dodge Brothers Special Business Coupe ahead of major East Coast races at Altoona. Hartz plans to drive it to events instead of taking trains, praising the all steel body for safety and dependability.
John E. Morrison and Family express gratitude to friends for flowers sympathy and thoughtfulness during their sorrow.
Seasoned cord wood and heater wood offered by Jesse Grimes in Indiana. Contact number 207-2 rings. Advertisement notes seasonal supply and pricing details. Local yard sale style listing emphasizes availability for heating season.
S M J Benson 74 longtime Olney pioneer and cattleman died at his home Saturday morning. Funeral held at Baptist Church with Rev M B Hayes officiating. Interment in Olney cemetery. Benson came to the county in 1884 and owned a 3000 acre Benson ranch east of Olney where the Benson oil pool is now located. He retired about 15 years ago and moved to Olney. He is survived by twelve children, all but one present at his death.
Mrs R G Taylor and her son Wesley spent Sunday in Dallas visiting Mr and Mrs Hilliard Taylor and Miss Gertrude Taylor.
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