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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
1
Guns Stolen From Bryson Attendee at Concert
J A Mays and Miss Mabel lint reported two guns missing after leaving them in a buggy at Bryson where a concert was held. A shotgun and a target gun valued at about 35 dollars were taken. Local authorities searched but no trace found. officials suspect prank by youths and hope the weapons are returned with an explanation. The incident is the first of its kind in Bryson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.a.mays
Cis
Bryson
Mabel ‘Lint
Ney
Ole
The Sparks Show Delights Town Crowd At Circus
A crowd estimated at four to five thousand attended the Sparks Show last Saturday. The tent was full for both entertainments and the audience found it superior to prior local circuses. The trained African lions amazed attendees while elephants trapeze and acrobats impressed, and the show earned strong approval. If they return next year a similar crowd is expected.
Old Reliable Restaurant Offers Meals at 25 Cents
Regular meals priced at 25 cents join our large and varied order business. All meals and orders will be first class. Respectfully, The Old Reliable Sv Louis Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Sv
Louis
Major F W Girand Dies in Terrell Texas
Terrell Tex November 25 Major F W Girand of Abilene died at his daughter Mrs T B Griffiths residence at 9 pm He was born January 1832 in Christian County Kentucky He moved to Abilene ten years ago and earlier served in Hood s brigade in the Civil War Ten children were born to the couple six survive Mrs Girand died in 1894 He was an Episcopalian and an Odd Fellow Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Church of the Good Shepherd Rev H W Robinson officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
F. W. Girand
Abilene
Tex
T. B. Griffith
A. P. McCormick
A.E. Stevenson
United States
Church of the Good Sheperd
H. W. Robinson
Burglary Charge For Swansey After Forged Check
E M Swansey, a 20 year old man, was arrested Thursday evening on forgery charges and remanded to jail on $500 bail after a preliminary hearing before Esq E B Hall. He allegedly cashed a $14 check believed written by Joe Davidson for W T Swansey, with close resemblance to the issuer’s signature. The case, tied to a street carnival scene, will be heard at the next district court session in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Swansey
Esq
E. B. Hall
Joe Davidson
W. T. Swansey
Sheriff Wallace
Esq. Hall
District Court
Swansey
Carnival roundup ends with fines for eight Black carnival workers
At Graham’s courthouse Sheriff Wallace detained eight Black carnival workers and one white man after a public safety incident. Four pleaded guilty before Judge Hall and paid 17.50 each. Night Watchman Schlittler aided in the roundup as locals witnessed the event at the early hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Court House
Wallace
al Bng
Hom
Graham Street Carnival Ends Run with Promising Return Next Year
The Street Carnival Company closed its Graham engagement after a successful run, boarding for Bridgeport. Crowds turned out nightly, especially for the Merry-go-round and Ferris wheel, with mixed reviews for paid acts. The town plans another Carnival next year featuring the Gorn Show and farm product prizes to boost free attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Street Carnival Company
Bridgeport
Graham
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