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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
3
A local ad announces discounts on Wilton rugs tapestry rugs and body brussels rugs with prices reduced from two dollars to two twenty five down to one fifty and one ten respectively. It also lists Ingram carpet rolls cheap matting oil cloths linoleums shades draperies door portiers and bindings plus art squares, promising low prices on dry goods and groceries.
The Leader lists candidates for the 104th District and 30th Judicial District offices including Representative Crawford District Judge Carrigan District Attorney Allen County Judge Akin Sheriff Parsons Williams Cornelius Tax Assessor Beckham Mitchell Tankersley County Attorney Lewis District and County Clerk McLaren County Treasurer Fields Williams. Local items note a Duff Prairie resident in Graham, a mare drowning in a rain event, visits from Bryan family of Union City and R Akin, school examiner board sessions with thirteen applicants, a petition to repeal the Fire Ordinance near the public square, travel notes on TIWWELL & NORMAN Groceries, and discussions of a county bridge near South Bend with road traffic on the Graham Breckenridge route.
In county court last week two misdemeanor cases were dismissed after prosecuting witnesses repudiated grand jury statements incriminating the defendants. The witnesses, though intelligent, admitted error and corrected it, prompting condemnation of carelessness but not dishonesty. Grand juries should rely on careful testimony to avoid unjust indictments, and witnesses should report mistakes promptly. Local notes: Tidwell & Norman advertise low prices, with merchants and residents noted in Fish Creek. Short notices include C. W. Johnson’s return from Shelbyville and remarks on local associations and prospects.
Postmasters should post rules in offices detailing stamp and money order procedures, mail handling, weather inquiries, and customer etiquette. Local items report Burkett laundry delivery, Park Hogue convalescence, Reed & Parker fruit availability, and community notes on teachers Wayne Timmens and local events in Graham.
Chas Stiffler and wife of Lacy visited Graham merchants. County court closed with Albert Morgan tried for fence tearing and found not guilty. April term closed without conviction. Bob Bryan and May Norman trip to Jacksboro by moonlight, returning as husband and wife. Dissatisfaction with Jacksboro mail service after a delayed bag containing Christian Advocate reached Graham. The note suggests Jacksboro newspaper men “Jack up” the P M line.
Mrs Kate McMurtry and Mrs Belle Lasater visited C M Pick ard and wife last week. Neighbors fought over a fence, went to court, and incurred lawyer fees and fines. Mrs McLaren, mother of the county clerk, recovered from illness. County Attorney J E Simpson and Sheriff Williams went to True on criminal business. Lost between Graham and True a gold locket engraved Adel 1902. Return to V F Gorrissen.
The column lists multiple church services and schedules from various denominations with pastors and meeting times, followed by a brotherly critique of jury duty. It praises jurors for sober impartiality while condemning harsh, uninformed criticism from the public.
A probate court filing seeks letters of administration for a deceased local resident. Marriage licenses issued to J T Turner of Granite Oklahoma and Pearl Wann of Farmer Texas. Visitors include Mrs Sallie Dewey from Duncan I T and Mrs Anderson and family. Locals discuss reunion attire, Sherman Steam Laundry, and area movement of families to Fresno California.
Epworth League program held on April 27 1902 at Boyd Street Pres with Leader A I Stewart. Themes include factors essential to evangelizing the world in this generation. Comments by Miss Georgia Jewell Rev L W Carlton KE C Stovall. Selections by Miss Bertha Eddleman Alma Cooper Maude Carson Ida Treue.
Program notes list B Y P U session date April 27 1902 with Lesson Iso 61 8 Acts 1 4 8. Comments credited to T G Black E T Higgins and D A Ford. Selections include Florence Cormack Ethel Lamon Sallie Porter Earl Wheat Jeha Dalton Eddie Wheeler Isora Ford Freeland Sport President Lizzit Legrand Secretary.
A long list of attendees at the Dallas Reunion is provided, naming F. Herron and family, Jnc. H. Wood and wife, E. H. Wade and wife, R. E. Mabry and wife, A. B. Medlan and wife, N. J. Timmon e and wife, J. E. Simpson and wife, P. A. Martin and wife, Chas Widmayer and wife, and many others including several Captains, Mrs. Johnston, Miss Hattie Wallace, and Rev. Lowery among numerous entries. The column notes the gathering but with a partial roster.
A ranch advertises Durham bulls for sale both full blood and high grade. For details call Kino Norton, located one mile south of Ivan in Stephens County Texas.
A nostalgic plea asks if area merchants Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Koch Seigel Cooper Barr Nugent provided credit during hard times. It urges supporting home businesses to keep wealth within the community, citing births marriages schoolhouses and local hardship as examples, and touts commercial reciprocity.
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