New Goods Arrive This Week at Local Store
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
1
Wilson Bros Furnishings Line Debuts with Hosiery and Ties
We announce a new Wilson Bros line of mens furnishings featuring hosiery and ties in matching patterns. The range offers high grade up-to-date styles in prevailing colors and is advertised as the nobbiest line available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Bros
Big line of boys suits and extra pants for school
A local sale lists boys suits in neat, serviceable fabrics with pants included. Suits range from $2.00 to $10.00 and pants from 50 cents to $2.50.
Ladies Ready-to-Wear Dept Opens with New Fitting Room
The store announces a dedicated department to improve customer comfort and display quality. A new line of Ladies' Tailored Suits priced from 12 50 to 35 00 is offered along with Ready-to-wear Kimona Shirt-waists Muslin and Knit Underwear at attractive prices. Genuine Hether Bloom Petticoats branded with name on each skirt priced at 2 50 and Mens Shoes for Fall Ginghams also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hether Bloom
Millinery Department Gets New Lead For Fall Opening
Mrs. Ida Cunningham of New Orleans with wide experience in trimming and designing Ladies Headwear will chair the millinery department for the coming season. Last season was our best yet and preparations are under way for an even greater season this year. Announcement of fall opening to appear later. Don't Send Your Girl off to Schoo!
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Cunningham
New Orleans
Oklahoma trip notes crop woes in northwestern visit
A party that traveled overland to northwestern Oklahoma and returned last Wednesday reported very poor crop conditions there. Members T. E. Mathews J. A. Martin R. Ja Reed and Joel Edens observed the farmers’ struggles, noting crops in the state were far worse than back home where conditions looked much better. Old Young appears healthier by comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
T.E. Mathews
J. A. Martin
R. Ja Reed
Joel Edens
Okla
Mrs Hollingsworth Dead In Cleburne Texas
Mrs. Hollingsworth died at her sister’s home in Cleburne Texas last Friday morning and was buried Saturday evening in Oak Grove cemetery. Rev S J Mc Murray conducted the funeral at the grave. Her son George and daughter Pauline accompanied the body from Cleburne along with Mr and Mrs J M Moore. She leaves eight orphan children, two married, the youngest around ten years old. Mr and Mrs Geo F Parsons attended the Bunger Hughes wedding and infare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hollingsworth
J. M. Moore
Cleburne
Texas
Oak Grove
Cemetry
S. J. McMurray
Presbyterian Church
George
Pauline
Hollingsworth
Graham
White Ribbon Tag Day for Confederate graves
Next Saturday the U D Cs of Graham designate White Ribbon Tag Day with red printed ribbons reading Benefit of U D C. Ribbons cost ten cents each to fund grave markings for unknown Confederate Soldiers in Oak Grove cemetery. Citizens are urged to buy and wear tags during the balloon ascension event to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. D. Cs
Graham
U. D.C
Oak Grove
Bootlegger Caught After Flight to Quanah
D H Bower formerly arrested for bootlegging whiskey at Olney last winter and who jumped bail at the January county court term was recaptured at Quanah last Saturday. Sheriff Wallace returned him to Olney and Monday in county court he was found guilty. He received a sentence of twenty days in jail and a fine of 325.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H Bower
Olney
Quanah
Wallace
Masonic Lectures At Mason Hall Attended By Members
District Deputy Grand Master R L Morrison lectures to the Masons at Mason Hall with sessions day and night. All members are invited to attend as A A Morrison W M notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Morrison
Masonic Hall
A. A. Morrison
W. M
Mrs Maude Beeman Visit With Bridgeport Family
Mrs Maude Beeman and her young daughter from Bridgeport are visiting Mrs Hugh Smith, sharing a brief social gathering at her home.
Graham Texas Becomes Potential Health Resort With Mineral Waters
Citizens urge Graham to develop its mineral waters into a premier regional health resort. Observers note the Bayne barber shop well draws crowds and locals praise the waters as comparable to Mineral Wells. Proposal calls for bath houses and public investment to attract visitors and boost health tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Bayne
Graham Mine
Texas
South
Tragic drowning of McPhearson infant at Fish Creek
Stone McPhearson, eighteen months, drowned in a shallow tank near the family home on Fish Creek. While the mother washed dishes, the child wandered away chasing a small dog. A search found him in the tank. the funeral will be held at Tyra cemetery tonight, and the parents receive widespread sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Stephen McPhearson
Fish Creek
Gainesville
Tyra
Jacksboro Hotel Change of Management Predicted
V Bigham leases the Jacksboro Hotel and will assume charge September 1. Mr and Mrs Bigham bring hotel experience and are expected to bring success to the fine establishment they will operate. The event is noted alongside a pastor's mention of Birth-Days at 11 p m.
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V. Bigham
Jacksboro Hotel
Jacksboro
Mrs. Bigham
Marriage Unites Wm. C. Bunger and Frances S. Hughes
Wm. C. Bunger and Miss Frances S. Hughes wed at the Cedar Creek home of the bride’s parents last Sunday at 4 p.m. Rev. S. A. Suttle officiated. The bride, long beloved in the community, and the groom, a prosperous Young county farmer, were toasted at a large supper for friends and future wishes. A dinner followed at the groom’s mother’s home with many acquainted guests. The community wishes them happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Bunger
Frances S. Hughes
J. K. P. Hughes
Cedar Creek
S. A. Suttle
Young
W. T. Bunger
Protect the Boys Lecture At Local Church
On Tuesday August 31 Rev Edward Owers will deliver a lecture on Protect the Boys at 5 p.m. in the Christian church. The talk will be illustrated with stereopticon views chosen to appeal to families and youths. A silver offering at entry will aid the new church building fund.
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Edward Owers
School board buys coal for new building project
The school board has purchased coal intended for the New School building project, signaling progress in campus modernization and energy planning.
Bridge Across Brazos River Opens in Belknap
Commissioners approved a new Brazos River bridge at Belknap and the county road crew works on the approach. The Belknap bridge cost about $26,000 and features spans larger than any other bridge in the state or this side of the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos River
Clear Fork
Bhasva
Belknap
Mississippi River
Wright Burnett wedding at Mount Pleasant home
J A Wright and Miss Mintie Burnett were married at the bride’s brother F A Burnett’s residence in Mount Pleasant at 5 pm last Sunday. Rev S J McMurry officiated. The bride recently moved from Missouri and is well regarded. the groom is a leading stock farmer trusted by the community. Congratulations were extended to the couple.
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J. A. Wright
Mintie Burnett
F. A. Burnett
Mount Pleasant
S. J. McMurry
Presbyterian Church
Missouri
Examination for Teachers Certificates in Graham
An examination for those seeking teachers certificates will be held at the new Graham school building on September 3 and 4. The exam will start at 8 o clock a.m. all applicants must be present when the exam begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mens’ Furnishings
Schoo
R. F. Short & Company
Geo. F. Parsons
Bunger-Hughes
Christian Revareh
Doty
Dallas
Wright-Burnett
Oliver Typewriter
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