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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
5
Proverbial reflection on how large fortunes arise from frugal beginnings. Notes that oaks grow from acorns and endure generations, while wealth comes from economical habits. Mentions a sign stating $1.00 will start an account.
Local notes record loans on land from E O Stovall and C W Hinson. Residents travel to Bryan for A and M College. Special Sunday dinner offers at Saint Louis Restaurant. Various local moves, shop ads, piano tuning, gas station mentions, and social events include a surprise party for Mrs. M F Brown with a large list of attendees.
Mf W C Burns seeks to trade a brick business house in Graham for a small unincumbered farm. Mr and Mrs John E Morrison and Miss Mayzelle are expected home the latter part of the week. Miss Mayzelle has been away since early spring and her parents most of the summer.
Two small improved farms near Graham seek trade for horses or mules. Contact A. W. Kay to arrange.
Rev. Lewis Cunningham and family of Lovington New Mexico spent part of last Tuesday with the family of Rev. Gaines B Hall. The Cunninghams are visiting his parents at Eliasville.
W C Noah of Olney visited Loving district court last week and renewed his Leader subscription after moving to Young county. He also paid The Leader a compliment and discussed exchanges of two small farms near Loving for stock cattle or young mares.
Four room house with two galleries and outbuildings on one and a half lots near the court house offered at a bargain. Interested buyers may contact W. H. Jarnagin or The Leader for particulars. T. W. Boone of Spring Creek visits his sister Mrs Claud ier and renews The Leader for F. A. Tandy. Also an ad for HERBINE liver remedy priced 50 cents.
The church invites all to daily services at 10 30 in the morning and 8 at night at the Graham Methodist Church. The pastor reports large congregations from last Sunday and urges a return next Sunday with emphasis on weekday services. All are welcome including scholars from the school especially Friday Saturday and Sunday.
The Young County Farmers Union calls locals to a Friday meeting October 3 at 10 o clock with Lone Oak Local, thirteen miles north of Graham on the Graham and Farmer road. All locals urged to bring full delegation. public speaking in the forenoon and dinner on the ground. A P Stewart, County President.
The church invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Rally Day is set for October 5. Minister Gaines B. Hall urges attendance to help plan a gracious day with a splendid program.
Lost open face Omega watch with gunmetal case and silver carnation on back. Finder urged to return to Leader office for reward.
On September 28 1913 at 4 30 pm a missionary program was held with prayers by J W Akin H L Morrison and H P Rose led by Mrs Hudson and Pat Tackett. Cor 9 6 15 was cited and Rev G B Hall led special prayer for missions. Mizpah.
Sallie Alice Coal Mining Company announces coal for sale at the mines in Loving Texas priced at 3 dollars per ton. Wagon scales are on the ground to measure deliveries. Customers may purchase by car load or wagon load according to available quantities.
Mr Editor we thank neighbors and friends for kindness during our daughter's illness and death Their sympathy and tears eased our sorrow May God’s love bless them through life and sorrow R W J H E Parsons and Children
The City Garage is now open and ready for business with steam and electric vulcanizers installed. Tubes and cash can be repaired on short notice and all work is guaranteed. Bring in old tubes and quit using id patches at A. A. Smith near Mountainside Hotel.
Four neatly furnished rooms with porch and yard, city water connected. Inquire of Mr or Mrs J H Fisher.
A purse was found on Graham streets last week. The owner may claim it by calling this office, identifying the item, and paying the notice fee.
Sam Beene of Roby Texas offers two Fisher county farms, 80 acres and 120 acres near the county seat, for Young county land with Beene to pay any difference.
Old Standard tonic Grove's Tasteless chills tonic claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. The advertisement targets adults and children as a true tonic and appetiser.
Joe R. Mayes announces his move from missionary work to the pastorate at Spring Creek Church. He thanks friends for cooperation and prayers, asks continued prayers for success and soul-winning, and signs respectfully.
Farmers Union Gin Co advertises gin services in Graham and Loong while a separate county notice in Young County Texas orders publication of the guardian's final account for Jesse Frank Grimes and Lucy Grimes minors. The court filing requires objections by the October term 1913 session starting October 13 at the Graham courthouse.
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