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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
No. 22. Stadium Globes advertises a large stock of all wool Stadium suits and overcoats. The piece promises Noby Styles, fast colors, hand tailored fronts, and unbreakable construction. It guarantees durability, shape retention, and no fading, with price guidance backed by buying power.
Graham Commercial Club discussed accepting a proposed arrangement from Newsom Manufacturing of Olney to establish a plant here. The club would provide a rent-free building for three years and employ 10 to 15 workers, with a final donation of the building if successful. The firm plans a maize threshing machine sold at 50 to 250 dollars.
The Merchants' Free Picture Show drew strong attendance last Saturday with many patrons enjoying the screening and related activities at the local venue.
The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle held a weekly session at Mrs. J. T. Rickman’s home with 3:30 PM start. Mrs. Fred T. Arnold presented a paper on The Underlying Idea from The Meaning of Evolution. Mrs. Hudson led table talk and current events were reported. Mrs. Jackson’s resignation was accepted with regret.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an ongoing connection to laundry affairs over multiple years. The readable portion lacks clear names places dates or a definite event to anchor a full summary.
On Thursday November 27 a large Morrison family gathering filled the Jno. E. Morrison residence for a Thanksgiving meal served to over thirty guests. Rev Hall gave thanks, a new prayer-piano was played by Miss Mayzelle, and music and readings by Mary, Marjorie, Dorothy Hudson and others followed along with light jokes.
Bishop Dillard and Mrs Belle R Dillard of Jack County were married in Jacksboro court house by Justice L H Bryant last Saturday November 29 at 3 pm. They traveled to Graham that night and will reside there. Mr Bishop works as engineer for the Graham Mill and Elevator Company.
J. A. Holt of a location near Loving said several hogs died recently with no explanation. He owns seventy five acres and has his stalks cut and ready to commence another year of farming.
Heavy rains across the southwet region cause flooding and property loss with Belton reporting five drownings and six missing. Brazos river floods in Waco and Trinity overflows Dallas low districts. Train service disrupted and public works mobilized. Bible School Convention speakers Huttons drawn praise despite weather. Graham teachers’ college graduation postponed due to rain and mud.
The group of educators including Supt. McLendon Miss Ethel Bye Rogers Miss Fannie Bye Rogers Bessie Lyon Virginia Eagan Mrs Lucy K Isaacs and Prof E L Lowell participated in the State Teachers Association meeting held in Dallas last week.
Dr L W Price and his family have moved to Waco, leaving Graham after years of professional work. Born in Eliaville where his father Dr Isaac Price practiced, he established his career locally before relocating, and friends here regret the departure yet wish them well in the new home.
Rev. C. M. Dellinger cannot fill his regular appointment this Sunday at Connor Creek Henry Chapel and Flat Rock.
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