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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
1
A July stock reducing sale offers bargains on ladies dresses and slippers with prices cut from the original. Household items include can- vas slippers and gingham aprons, plus 9x12 Axminster and Velvet Art Squares at reduced rates.
Sunday services across denominations report 180 in Methdist Sunday school, 165 Baptist attendees with over 20 dollars raised for the Orphan's Home, and 132 Presbyterians at Sunday school. Rev Pearce preaches on character, youth responsibilities, with a notable choir addition and new male quartet debut.
The Midland Examiner reports Miss Sallie Chism will teach at Midland College next session. She previously taught oratory with universal satisfaction and is highly regarded for her ability and popularity.
W T Perkins reported in Quanah Observer that about 2600 misdemeanor and criminal cases were filed in Wichita Falls district court last week with none called for trial, attributing delays to the citys saloons.
Rev. F. E. Singleton conducted a successful gathering at Henry Chapel this week, drawing attendees and delivering sermons. The event highlighted active engagement within the church community and drew local participation.
A. P. Stewart from near Loving sent Thompson Seedless and Muscat grapes with peaches, praising their flavor. The Olney Enterprise recall of a prior fruit box prompts optimism on Young County becoming a leading North Texas fruit area, ahead of the Graham convention August 7–9 with William C. North of Dallas as a guest speaker. The notice invites readers to attend, promising homes and urging participation to ensure a successful county event.
We offer a good second hand Remington typewriter bought in trade for an Oliver machine. Priced far below its actual worth, the unit is in fair condition and performs well. Call now if you need a typewriter and cannot afford an Oliver.
The Presbyterian Church invites the public to Sunday morning and evening services. Sunday school starts at 9 45 with Gaines B Hall as pastor guiding the congregation.
At the Methodist Church Rev. F. E. Singleton asks readers to note that regular services will be held this Sunday at the church. The notice urges attendance and outlines the standard schedule.
The ladies prayer meeting will be held at Mrs. Crawford s residence on Friday August 11 at 5 o clock led by Mrs E H Morrison. Ladies from all parts of the city are cordially invited to attend.
Will Treue of a farm east of town shares a sample of peaches noted as the finest of the year. The fruit, grown without irrigation and with little rain, demonstrates local orchards' potential and may spur more farming effort and independence for the region.
A thief robbed Ely's Cream Parlor shortly after 10 last Monday, taking a cash drawer with $42.50 and a $2.50 check. The entry was through a screen door hole near the rear hall. Mr. Ely and Duke Lamar were present outside, and Mrs. Ely was away. The check was found near the Belmont Hotel and returned to Mr. Ely, with no leads yet on the burglar.
A August 1 wind hail storm hit Abilene Hamlin Roscoe and nearby territory injuring about six people and causing 3.5 million dollars in damage. Vernon Milner a 21 year old farmer's son died in Abilene when a barn roof collapsed. W W Johnson a Hamlin bank cashier suffered serious injuries. Lighting and telephone systems failed and business districts suffered heavy roof and skylight damage.
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