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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
Holiday season shoppers are urged to visit the store for serviceable gifts for every family member. The notice promises a stock replete with suitable items and staff ready to help buyers select enduring presents beyond the holiday period.
A catalog lists Chase Green Plush Robe at 250 dollars and a 50x60 Plush Robe with dark red border and green center. Also featured are heavy Plush Robes and Arabian Pony designs as gift options, plus a large selection of men and boys gloves with prices from 35 cents to 2 dollars and an assortment of caps priced to 1.50.
Local shop offers boys knickerbocker suits in blue and brown weave with monogram sleeves, solid brown cashmere suits for ages 8 to 12, and young men's all wool suits with blouse pants. Accessories include suspenders ties silk and web braces, hose supporters, arm bands, silk ties, and men’s wool shirts in multiple colors and price ranges.
A regional ad offers Ladies' Fancy Collars and Ties in individual boxes for 65e, gilt belt 65e, leather and black silk belts, cream silk handkerchiefs with embroidery, embroidered handkerchiefs, lawn designs, pure linen hawk’cifs, rucheon collars trimmed in gilt braid, back and side combs 25c, kid and mocha gloves 1.00 and 1.25, and long kid gloves Elbow Length in pearl, grey and tans 65e.
Rumors say a big oil well rig moved onto Judge R F Arnold’s Sugar Hollow property last week and will bore to 2000 feet if oil is not found sooner. Locals expect a major West Texas oil discovery and a railroad route through the field, with coal nearby promising rapid town growth.
Edward Williams age two years nine months died at the family residence near Markley last Saturday at 4 30 in the morning. He was buried Sunday at Markley cemetery at 2 30 in the afternoon. He was the only child of Mr and Mrs Allen Williams. The family has the deep sympathy of many.
Work team of horses offered for sale with fair cash balance on time. Sold by S. B. Srrget & Co.
At the bride’s parents home in Bryson Mr Henry Axley and Miss Dora McKelvey were married by Rev Mullins of the Christian church. The bride is a social favorite and the groom a Bryson telephone operator known in Olney. They will reside in Nacogdoches Texas.
The Priscilla Club held a Tuesday meeting with Miss Eddie Garrett. Fifteen members attended. Visitors included Mesdames Oliver Loving and Rose of Austin, Misses Case and Mileham of Chicago, Lillian Manning and Mary Loving. The group adjourned to meet Mrs. F. M. Burkett next Tuesday.
County Clerk E B Norman issued licenses for E E Proffitt and Bertha C Tillman J J Grubbs and C E Waters M D Barren and Mary Ellie Upham F L Harlan and Ella Harlan.
For Sale. Mammoth Bronze Turkeys Pure breed New Stock only 4 pairs left. Price 4.00 per pair. Leave orders with F. M. Burkett Jogz WriGut.
Reverend G W Eichelberger from Dallas spoke in Graham Friday night and again Sunday to large crowds. He organized a county wide anti liquor group as churches and Christians vow to spread the movement. A circular titled To Arms urged action to end the whiskey traffic and saloon power in Texas, declaring the saloon must die or the State faces ruin.
Mr Obe Clark and Miss Viola Clay were married at the bride’s parents home in Jennett Jack County last Sunday and returned Monday. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Clay long respected Jennett residents, and the groom is son of Eld D J E Clarg noted as one of Young County's best men.
A notice promotes using bank drafts to forward money to other cities, highlighting Bickham National Bank as the source of the service. It emphasizes the utility of drafts for intercity payments and financial transfers. The short item underscores reliability and banking convenience.
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