West Texas Reporter (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, February 19, 1915 Page: 7 of 12
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We received a nice
shower of rain last night, some-
Rainy Day.
and Sunday.
HOOKY HOLLOW
HAWKINS CHAPEL
FURNITURE
Is a part of the madam's necessities,
She can’t
yours.
MATTHEWS & NORRIS
Calls answered for Undertaking Day or Night.
must look through the key-hole, in Graham last Friday.
I saw the Goose and Gander
Bashful Ben.
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Buy Tanks, Windmills and Gutter-
ing see us.
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b to
is a good place to raise hogs,
turkeys, chickens and gardens.
Have fresh vegetables all the
year if you have the money to
I buy them, or energy to plant,
rrah for
he still
spite of
the ad-
loes and
to shake
nd fam-
er Sun-
Eyes.
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Iron Beds, Springs, Mattresses, Art
Squares, Linoleum, Dressers, Kitch-
en Cabinets, Rockers, and Window
Shades.
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ghter of
g Mr. J.
his com-
to have them with us and hope
they will come again.
Frank Phillips went to Gra-
ham Saturday night to take
the train for Ft Worth.
Misses Stella Smith, Mattie
and Hattie Upham visited the
Gooseneck school Friday after-
noon.
Miss Georgia Woodrum called
Hughes & Kizer
GRAHAM, TEXAS
is
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“THE FAMOUS SHOE FOR WOMEN”
W. R. Owen is grubbing for
Will Pickard.
Olaf Ribble filled* his regular
• appointment at Briar Branch
Sunday.
Mr. Askew and family of Mt.
Home visited his son, Emmet,
today (Sunday.)
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Holtville, Calif. 2-12-1915.
Mr. Editor and Correspond-
ents, some of whom I know:
I thought perhaps some of
you would like to hear from
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HUFFSTUTTLE
We have been having some
nice, spring-like weather. It is
cloudy today and the wind is
blowing a gale from the south.
I think we are going to have
some rain.
The ladies in the neighbor-
hood are talking of planting
early gardens next week.
J. A. Moreland had the mis-
fortune to lose one of his work
horses last Saturday night.
Frank Otts made a trip to
Graham this week.
Several of the farmers in the
neighborhood are sowing oats.
Emmet Ware has moved on
the Ware place where Walter
Moreland lived last year.
Walter Moreland and family
visited at R. G. Stokers’ last
Sunday.
George Darnell and family
visited at R. G. Stokers’ last
Sunday.
Mrs. Ab. Campbell visited
Mrs. J. A. Moreland last Sun-
day.
There was singing at Brittain
Campbell’s Sunday.
Miss Ethel Otts visited Mrs.
Ella Moreland last Wednesday.
As news is scarce I will quit.
Guess Who.
SOUTH BEND
Sunday school was well at-
tended here last Sunday. Glad
to see the interest so good.
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just like improved office fixtures or im-
proved farming implements is a part of
keep house without
furniture, and it’s a tiresome, long drawn
out job, when her domain is not prop-
erly equipped. Take stock of what she
now has; if she is short on any of the
following items buy them for her now:
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out our
lake any
i our fa-
e some
d is wil-
g to do
war has
, one in
ern, but
lloins of
the the
Belgians
think if
shudder
rar com-
man in-
nt draw
var, and
ns to be
here for
ount of
ad been
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sers are
or there
r either
s being
be dis-
I’m not
d about
rabbits
know I
othered
long as
le other
at W. A. Pickard’s Saturday
Dolph Owen and wife called
on Joe Upham and family Sun-
day.
•e Miss Georgia Woodrum took
Sunday dinner with Miss Cora
Rose.
No, Dreamy Eyes, Tulips has
not changed her name, and is
still writing, but has been so
late some few times about writ-
ing that her letters didn’t get
there in time to be printed.
D. A. Upham has been visit-
ing his son, Joe Upham.
Mrs. Nellie Smith and Mrs.
Minnie Upham, Misses Mattie
and Hattie Upham and Stella
Smith called on Mrs. Day and
Mrs. Dalrymple Friday.
Miss Edna and Dewey Wiley
visited Frelon Wiley and wife
Saturday and came to Sunday
school Sunday. We are glad
spent Saturday night at Mr.
Albert Askew’s and attended
the party in Salem.
Hugh Ribble attended the
party at Salem Saturday night.
Everett Newby attended the
party in Carter Bend Saturday
night and went to Fox Hollow
Sunday.
W. R. Gibbs and family vis-
ited relatives in Stephens coun-
ty Saturday and Sunday.
Glad to report little Etheiyn
Ribble better at this writing.
Mrs. Jennie Kutch visited
Mrs. Mollie Ribble last Monday.
W. L .Newby, Emmet Askew,
Willie Owen, Roudy Blevins all
went to town Saturday.
I forgot to say in my last
week’s letter that S. H. James
and two sons, Walter and John,
had moved to Post City. We
regret very much to see them
go but wish them success in
their new home.
Earl Pickard and Joe Smith
left last Tuesday morning for
Cleburne to go to work. We
wish them success in their new
location.
Mr. and Mrs. John Lasater
were made happy over the ar-
rival of a new’ girl, born the [
12th.
Health in this community is hoe and water the garden spot,
good I have not lived in Young
Glad to say that Sam. Smith | county for several years, but
was able to be out at Sunday I hope I have friends there. I
school again. know I have one, as I have re-
We had a good Sunday school' ceived three copies of The Re-
Sunday and a large crowd was porter, which is a very' pleasant
present. Also had a good pray- visitor. Many thanks to that
er meeting. i friend. Wishing you all a pleas-
Misses Ida and Lena Owen, ant year I will close.
Stella Smith and Edna and Stel- Sunny South,
la Wiley all took dinner with
Mrs. Lue Driver Sunday.
MING BEND
I have just been reading The
Reporter. Aren’t there lots of
good letters this week?
4 Everybody is busy in the
fields. Some are plowing and
some are cutting stalks.
Mrs. Nannie Lisle spent last
< Thursday with Mrs. Harrell.
Everett Harrell and wife vis-
ited friends in Salem Saturday
night and attended the party
at Mr. Gilmore’s.
Miss Margie Ribble and Miss
Ella Pickard and Bill Sims
week.
Mrs. Odus Strattin called to
see Mrs. C. S. Newman Thurs-
day afternoon. She was ac-
companied by Master Waine.
Mrs. Valentine called at Mrs.
Elzie Tedrow’s Saturday after-
noon.
Mr. Parsons of Megargel was
down gathering up a bunch of
yearlings last week in this com-
munity.
Jesse Oatman finished pulling
bolls Wednesday.
Messrs. Bamie and Ollie Ba-
ker took Sunday dinner with
Frank Loftin.
Mr. Jones is hauling lumber
to make some improvements to
his house. ’
T. F. Harman’s little son,
Robert, was not well last week.
Prof. Simpson’s brother came
up last week and Mr. Simpson
accompanied him home Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Odus Strattin was en-
tertaining a caller last Monday
afternoon.
Mr. Starnes and family, also
Mr. Watson of Markley, attend-
ed church here Sunday at 11
o’clock.
Mr. Jones and wife went to
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Jim Glenn visited his aunt
near Newport Saturday.
Rocky, come up and go to j
the dance and pound supper
next Saturday night. We sure
will have a sporty time.
As news is scarce and I am ■
tired will hand my pencil to
Rocky. Hollyhock.
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on Miss Stella Smith Saturday.
Say, Dreamy Eyes, come up
next Sunday, and let’s go to
church. You said you were
coming up and go fishing, but
I haven’t seen you yet.
Well, if this letter doesn’t
land in the waste basket I may
write again, so will hand my
pencil to the Gander and be
of
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SPRING CREEK
Most of the people now are
through picking cotton. Some
are sowing oats, while others
are breaking land.
Mrs. Ida Vines is on the
sick list this week.
Bill Glenn and family, who
have been picking cotton in the
Lone Oak community moved on
the Morris farm Friday.
Sam Tigue picked cotton for
W. T. (Vines the past week.
The dance at Mose Whitta-
ker’s Saturday night was very
well attended.
Messrs. Slim Glenn and Neal
Vines went to Megargel Satur-
day.
Mi n Lillian McNutt was the
guest of Mrs. Glenn Saturday
; afternoon.
Frelon and Dewey Wiley Al- Loftin and Russell
fred Parsons and Oscar Owenn___ , F..1_____" .2c2+i.0
took dinner with Ras Shoemate Dean, RnkPr siting
q , Mesdames Laura Baker, Elzie
un a? a ... a ■ Tedrow and Tom Loftin at this
Andrew Smith, wife and . .
daughter Miss Ella, took din-, Mrs Lindsey was the guest
a ner with Joe Upham and fam- of Mrs. Bavousette one day last
ily Sunday.
ed. The alfalfa, wheat, and
barley look nice. This country
When you wear our shoes you have the
assurance that they are different from the
ordinary kind.
There is an individuality to QUEEN QUALITY
shoes that puts them on a different plane,
—that gives you exclusive style.
For years we have been able to show you
new and novel patterns — always the
latest style — that no other dealer can
show.
This is because we have the exclusive
agency for Queen Quality shoes, the first
in style, fit and comfort.
this part of the globe. We are
enjoying good health and fine
spring weather. Have had three
nights this winter cold enough
Mss Eula Lasater and aunt.' to freeze a little skim of ice in
Mrs. Kate Lorance, visited rel- the yard.
Miss Maggie Johnson left last
week for Tucumcari, N. M. to
attend school the rest of the
term. She will stay with her
brother and family. We will
miss her.
Mrs. J. R. Holcomb and broth-
er, T. Marvin McBrayer made
a flying trip to Elbert Sunday
and back Monday. They went,
to be at the bedside of their
sister, Mrs. P. P. Timmons. |
She was greatly improved when!
they left.
M. M. Kraft and children of
Duff Prairie have moved into
the house owned by O. A. Mc-
Brayer, near the store, and will
work land on the Stovall farm.
We welcome them into our com-
munity.
Little Terrell Holcomb has
been on the sick list but is bet-
ter at this writing.
Miss Elsie Rubenkoenig spent
from Friday until Monday in
Graham at the bedside of her
brother, Louis, who underwent
an operation there Saturday.
There was no school Monday.
J. I). Dawson spent Saturday
and Sunday in Graham.
Jess Ingram of Duff Prairie
and Will and Raymond Akers
of Lone Star attended Sunday
school here Sunday.
Mrs. H. M. Ford and daugh-
ter visited Mrs. J R. Holcomb
one day last week
Mark Crabtree of Duff Prai-
rie was trading in the Bend
Tuesday.
W. J. Cretsinger of Cedar
Creek was in the Bend last Sat-
urday.
Naomi Goode spent Saturday
night with O. A. McBrayer and
family.
The young folks enjoyed a
party at J. W. Burgess’ Friday
night.
Thanks Sorrell Top and also
Dreamy Eyes for your pencils.
Say, Jolly Girl, I never see
you when I pass there. You
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ttivsundathe Bend Trom Frida thing uncommon in the valley.
. . W. R. Gibbs and family vis- The cotton is about all pick-
ited Mr. Newby Friday night.
Andy Owen and wife visited
Loving Wednesday.
Mrs. Laura Baker visited her
daughter, Mrs. R. Loftin of
Graham last week. She re-
turned home Saturday accom-
panied by Mrs. Loftin and son.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward have re-
turned from Bowie where they
went on business. Mr. Ward
bought a house and lot there.
They will move soon to their
new home. We are sorry to
have them go, but wish them
every possible success in their
new home. The Ward boys, Ar-
thur and Lonnie will attend
their farm; also Tom Thigpen
has a part of Mr. Ward’s land
rented.
Messrs. T. F. Harman, Lon-
nie Ward took cotton to Loving
Friday.
Mrs. C. F. Newman and son
Frank went over to Indian
Mound Sunday afternoon to see
Mrs. H. H. Stephens, who is
sick.
Mr. Jim Oatman has sold out
as public weigher at Loving.
He sold to Claud Reeves.
There was a crowd of people
went to Loving from here Sat-
urday.
Bro. Black of Graham took
Sunday dinner with Jesse Oat-
man and family.
Rev. Lee Strickling and Mr.
Strickling of Loving attended
church at the Baptist church
Sunday.
The Pleasant View’ Baptist
church has called Rev. W. P.
Harmerson as pastor for the
remainder of this year.
Rev. G. W. Black of Graham
came out Friday afternoon to
C. F. Newman’s. He preached
at the Baptist church Satur-
day at 11 a. m.. He delivered
an interesting sermon. He also
preached Sunday at 11 a. m.
from Amos 4:12 “Prepare to
meet thy God.”
The Sunday school is getting
better every Sunday.
Mr. Strickling and family
were entertaining relatives who
came out from Loving Sunday.
Rev. W. P. Harmerson of
West Fork will preach at the
Baptist church the second Sun-
day in March and Saturday be-
fore.
Mr. Robert Miller killed hogs
Saturday.
Bro. Lee Strickling of Loving
will preach at the Baptist
church the fourth Sunday in
this month.
Carl Newman and wife took
Sunday dinner with Jim Oat-
man and family.
Mr. Willis Newman of Jer-
myn was in the neighborhood
last week contracting for poul-
try for a Michigan Co.
Some have commenced to,
garden here.
Mr. Valentine had a relative
to visit them last week.
The people in this community
are complaining of the rats de-
stroying feed stuff and other
things.
Mr. Jesse Oatman worked at
Loving Saturday.
Mr. Elzie Tedrow hauled sev-
eral barrels of water last week.
There were some dreadful
high winds last week and Fri-
day night a light sprinkle. We
were in hopes there would be
a good rain as we are in need
of it on account of sowing the
spring oats.
Mr. Odus Strattin’s hounds
were having quite a chase Mon-
day.
Mr. Barnie Baker worked for
Mr. R. M. Summers Monday.
Violet.
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West Texas Reporter (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, February 19, 1915, newspaper, February 19, 1915; Graham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1558438/m1/7/?q=%22thurber+%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .