Local Notes on September 10 1906 and Nearby People
Ray the Weld that Held and J G Summar of Burk Curnett are in town on business. Snoddy's Variety offers nice bargain goods. Alvy Cornett visits relatives here. King's candies at Vau & Co. Miss Lou Cunningham visits sister Mrs H G Arnold in Miller Bend. Fresh ship of King's candies at Vau & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.g.summar
Burk Curnett
Snoddy’s
Alvy Cornett
Lou Cunningham
H. G. Arnold
Miller Bend
Will Loving Buys Chas Gay Residence on South Elm Street
Reports detail Will Loving purchasing the Chas Gay home on South Elm Street. The Methodist ladies gave a gathering at Mrs. F. M. Burkett’s residence last Tuesday evening. Miss Theola Yates returned from a Fort Worth house party at her sister Mrs. W. T. McWilliams. W. R. Miller of Hanson Oklahoma visits his cousin J. T. Conner at Proffitt. They came with Conner’s daughter Ione and J. O. Jordan, praising Young County. O. I. Watson returned from Temple after Mrs. Watson’s appendicitis operation. She is doing well and they will live in Graham now. The Priscilla Club met with Mrs. Rose. plans were made for a social at Mrs. Burkett’s Thursday evening for husbands and friends. The next regular meeting will be at Miss Minnie Rubenkoenig’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theola Yates
Fort Worth
W. T. McWilliams
W. R. Miller
Hanson
Oklahoma
J. T. Conner
Proffitt
Mr. Miller
Young County
Mr. Conner
Ione
J. O. Jordan
O. I. Watson
Temple
Mrs. Watson
Graham
Priscilla Club
Rebekah Anniversary in Graham Texas Planned
Fifty fourth anniversary of the Rebekah Degree I O O F will be held at the Graham court house in Young County Texas on September 20 1908 at 3 p m The programme includes music prayer an address by the Noble Grand reading Friend of Man by Mrs Mary L Manning P N G music addresses by Chas B Lewis G M I O O F Texas W A Spangler D G M I O O F Texas and reading by Miss Mary Henderson The event invites all Rebekah and subordinate lodge members and the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Graham
Texas
Noble Grand
Graham, Youngcounty
Rebekah No
Rebekahs
Mary L. Manning
P. N. G. Reading
Man
Pearl Mandeville
Chas. B. Lewis
G. M
O.O. F
W. A. Spangler
Mary Henderson
Rebekah
Misses Johnson Host Library Party Honor Cousin
Misses Carrie and Aline Johnson entertained with a Library party on Friday in honor of their cousin Miss Joline of Wichita Falls. Attendees included Misses Bess James Smella Hollingsworth Laura Ellie Addie B Kidwell Lou Cunningham Jean Burns Corinne Gallaher Bertha Graham Bladen Eddie Garrett and others plus Messrs Robert Mecjimsey Dave French Leon Slaughter Bord Bruce Street Ben Cunningham Ed Graham Wallace Sloan Fred Arnold Blake Gallaher Chas Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
Aline Johnson
Joline
Wichita Falls
Bess James
Smella Hollingsworth
Laura
Ellie
Addie B. Kidwell
Lou Cunningham
Jean Burns
Corinne Gallaher
Bertha Graham
Bladen
Eddie Garrett
Messers
Robert Mecjimsey
Dave French
Leon Slaughter
Bord
Bruce Street
Ben Cunningham
Ed Graham
Wallace Sloan
Fred Arnold
Blake Gallaher
Chas Hutchison
Chicken Broil Honoring Stewart Guests At The Dam
Miss Bertha Graham hosted a Friday evening chicken broil at the dam for guests Miss Gertrude Stewart of Jacksboro and Miss Carrie Stewart of Fort Worth, entertaining local young people with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Graham
Gertrude Stewart
Jacksboro
Carrie Stewart
Fort Worth
Graham, Texas Forms G. R. & W. Railway Company
A Graham organized railway venture names S. X. Crawford as president and J E Morrison as vice president. Non resident members include A D Goodenough and H P Faris. Survey to begin within sixty days, offices and shops at Graham, route west to Roswell NM, aiming to connect Fort Worth Dallas and major lines, tying Wichita Valley Texas Central Orient Santa Fe Rock Island networks and boosting Young County coal fuel supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham,swell and Western Railway Ypany
Graham As
S. X. Crawford
Jno E. Morrison
H. L. Morrison
E. H. Morrison
E. S. Graham
D. G. Vink
S. B. Street
J. W. Gallaher
C. W. Johnson
M. K.graham
R. F. Arnold
R. E. Mabry
A. D. Goodenough
Henrietta
Texas
H. P. Faris
Clinton
Missouri
S. R. Crawford
John E. Morrison
Austin
Graham West
Graham
Throckmorton
Haskell
Roswell
New Mexico
Fort Worth
Dallas
Wichita Valley
Texas Central
Orient
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Denver
Texas Pacific
Goodenough
Young County
Trinity
Pecos
I Am Not Deserving Sympathy for Mt Pleasant Post
Julia Tuumons writes to clear her mind about taking the Mt Pleasant school. She says she has lived in the community all her life and values the good will of all, offering to uphold the town and defend any citizen from reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Julia Tuumons
Steam Laundry Agony Notice With Weekend Delivery
We offer same Saturday call and delivery for steam laundry with special family washing rates. Jah Tailor Shop one door north of the post office. Phone 51-3. For fencing needs buy the Ece Weld for fences yards cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jah Tailor Shop
Mills Not Indicted In Father Murder Case
Grand Jury fails to indict Arthur Mills for his father C C Mills murder after delays and partial testimony by Hiner Patton. Patton’s condition cited as key to possible indictment. Following adjournment a lunacy complaint against Patton was filed, seeking commitment to a state insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mills
C. C. Mills
Hiner Patton
Patton
Jno. C. Kay
Patten
House for Sale Once to Suit Purchaser
H. Stafford advertises a house for sale with flexible terms and potential buyers urged to inquire for details. The notice emphasizes suitability for purchase and encourages interested parties to contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stafford
Occidental Hotel Sold To Jim Henderson
L ld. J. H. Fisher sold the Occidental hotel to Jim Henderson last Friday. Henderson will take charge at the start of October and begin remodeling to add sixteen rooms, making it the longest hotel in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Ld
J. H. Fisher
Occidental
Jim Henderson
Henderson
Seed Selection for Southern Farms pamphlet offer
Seed selection guidance for cotton and corn is offered to farmers. The Corn Growers association at College Station estimated a farmer could earn 50 to 100 dollars daily selecting seed corn. The pamphlet explains how to pick corn for the Graham contest on October 6. Send a card for a free copy from Tom M. Marks, Special Agent U. S. Demonstration Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Growers Association
College Station
Graham
Tom. M. Marks
U. Oe
For Rent two to room cottages with water
For Rent two to room cottages with ton of water. L. Mognison, Ladies' Vesty, Ladies' Hose, Ladies' Co, Ladies' & Men's Belts, below cost at Petty He Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Mognison
Laeids’ Co
Elow
Petty He Co
Olney Elder Dies After Church Event
A. C. Neely a longtime Olney resident collapsed and died in the Presbyterian church yard after attending a meeting. He was found outside the church and buried in Olney cemetery on Saturday evening. He leaves two sons, Lee in New Mexico and Elmo at Olney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Neely
Presbyterian Church
Olney
Lee
Elmo
New Mexico
Resolutions of Respect for Matilda Ragland
Magnolia Grove No 273 Woodman Circle submits resolutions upon the death of Sovereign Matilda Ragland. The grove laments a faithful member, mother of seven, and guardian of orphans, and pledges sympathy and support. Resolutions request minutes record and copies sent to the deceased’s eldest child as a token of gratitude and consolation. J C Bowers W J REHDER P A Martin See J B Norris Hardware
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Grove
Woodman Circle
the Grove
Matilda Ragland
Grove
Woodman
Ragland
J. C. Bowers
W. J. Rehder
P. A. Martin
Water cures for rheumatism and stomach trouble in the South
From C L Lindsey. Aug 30 prospecting story of a mineral water health resort noted for kidney bladder and stomach relief. Testimonies claim rapid improvement and renewed appetite and sleep. Nearby residents boosted by growing hotels and bath house plans. Local town with stores post office and physician advocates the water as a cure and future growth catalyst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Wallace
Markley
Bowie
Eliasville notes on heat and local life in Proffitt era
Proffitt reports a 112 degree shade reading on the 5th and describes Eliasville residents as welcoming. He notes Corle Harris building a large corn crib, cotton farming, a sale of Mr. Witherspoon at 40 per acre, Sunday School progress, trustees improving the public school, and Hudson Adair Mercantile expanding stock. Z. W. Cole J. T. Gibson and T. G. Black attend the Baptist Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Association
Eliasville
Corle Harris
Witherspoon
Mr. Witherspoon
Z. W. Cole
J. T. Gibson
T. G. Black
Hudson & Adair Mercuretile Co
Pasture Stock Invitation Near Graham
A note invites buyers to view pasture stock for 100 head located miles from Graham. The message asks interested parties to come and meet the seller, Mayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Graham
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W. J. Tidwell & Sons
King’s
Vau & Co
Will Loving
Chas Gay
South Elm Street
The
Methodist Church
F. M. Burkett
Misses Johnson
Graham How Co
Mills
Occidental Hotel
Southern Farms
J. B. Norris
C. L. Lindsey
Mayfield
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