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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
1
Advertisement presents a business aim to serve customers by protecting their interests and maintaining quality. It stresses that customer interest aligns with the shop's, highlights steady quality, and emphasizes price as key. Several prices for reliable and seasonal goods are quoted.
Readable fabric listings describe ladies Jersey ribbed vests in various qualities and finishes. Includes Swiss ribbed vests with lace edging and tape necks, plus extra quality children's Nazareth waists with supporter attachments, all at promotional prices.
Advertises white wash waists in lawn with Valencienne insertion and lace finishes. Describes front openings, back openings, pleated fronts, medallion lace cuffs, and special prices around 1.1 to 1.4 dollars.
A local partners group in Graham forms to develop oil in Young county Texas. They plan to start on Judge R F Arnolds property in Sugar Hollow where earlier prospecting found gas at 300 feet but a 626 foot well was abandoned due to casing displacement. Key investors include Morrison Arnold and Stovall with machinery ordered to commence soon.
The YMCA or boys prayer meeting urges help to uplift young men and boys. They meet Tuesday nights with weekly place announcements, welcoming strangers and the unsaved, and note about thirty members enrolled at present at the Presbyterian Church next week.
An advertisement proclaims Ballaraés Snow Liniment keeps acrobats supple. It claims to cure rheumatism cuts sprains sore throat and lame back contracted muscles and bunions. Available in bottles priced 25c 50c and 100 per bottle sold by B. F. Doty & Co.
Will Benson, a Gooseneck resident, was thrown from a horse while mounting at Charlie Moore's place last Friday near dusk. His right shoulder was dislocated in the fall and was set that night by a physician who accompanied him home.
The State Department of Education approves a Summer Normal in Graham from June 1 to July 4 1908 with exams for teacher certificates on July 6 7 8 and 9. Stephens joins Young in supporting the event with broad county patronage expected from Jack and Archer. The program offers an excellent faculty and emphasizes broadening scholarship and professional efficiency. Anyone who has completed the sixth grade may enter and pursue first grade certificate subjects.
W D Spivey delivering groceries for Matthews Dowdle & Co. at J A Mundell's witnessed his horse bolt from the front gate. The wagon hit a water plug at Second and Oak, broke it, and wrecked the hose. The horse escaped, wandered to a pasture, and was recaptured next morning as water flooded the district.
Due to other work the owner will dispose of the Union Restaurant and Confectionery at a sacrifice. If you have a small amount of money to invest a good profit awaits. Call at the Union Restaurant.
J. S. Frazier reports Indian Mound area in fine shape after rains. Cotton planting will start in full force there once the ground dries enough to work.
Jim Vaughn a 24 year old man was fatally injured last Tuesday night when his horse fell on him while chasing a wolf in Fish Creek. He died at 9 o'clock the next morning after doctors failed to revive him. He leaves a bride of a few months and relatives in the community. Burial in Tyra cemetery expected today.
Citizens of Gooseneck are urged to meet at the cemetery on Friday April 24 to clean the yard and make improvements. A dinner on the ground is planned. attendees should come early and spend the day. Signed WB Ribble R L McLain and W M Johnson. To Rent a furnished room Mrs C E Pinckard.
Mr Rozwell E Graves and Miss Helen Augusta McCloud were married at Bryson Methodist Church with Rev A P Lipscomb officiating. The wedding march drew many local and Bryson guests as the couple received gifts and later dined with relatives at Major and Mrs J W Graves.
Announcement column names John Graham of Belknap as candidate for County Commissioner, precinct 3 covering Belknap Olney Spring Creek and Proffitt countries. Veteran farmer and stockman, he is described as progressive and familiar with county needs and pledged to be a good faithful commissioner if elected.
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