Overstock Sale Slashes Prices on Winter Stock
After reviewing our large stock we are overstocked in several lines and have reduced prices. It is up to you to save money on your winter purchases as we meet at this store.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
1
Big Shoe and Shirt Sale From Local Store
A large sale offers a big lot of shoes for men women and children at about half price. The promotion includes 100 men’s shirts priced from 50 cents and up, with many items on special at 35 cents.
Trades Day Looms as Weather May Draw Big Crowd
The article weighs whether next Monday will attract a record crowd for Trades Day. Warmer sunny weather and better road conditions could bring visitors from across the country, after two weeks of heavy rains kept rural shoppers away. Women and children are expected to browse Christmas stocks and shop for gifts, following a long tradition.
Birth and marriage notices from Graham area
Born to Will Cooper and wife Markley a boy. to Strickland Loving a girl. to Byron Wade Henry Chapel a girl. to James DeLong Eliasville a girl. to G W Beryers Padgett a girl. to R A Hooper Jean a girl. to Frank Shays Banger a girl. Marriage license Jim Henry and Miss Martha Improving From Operation Young Padgett. Letter from Miss Lillian Ernest Davis Newcastle reports recovery from appendicitis after surgery in Midland and return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cooper
Markley
Harry Strickland
Loving
Byron Wade
Henry Chapel
James DeLong Eliasville
G. W. Beryers Padgett
R. A. Hooper Jean
Frank Shays
Banger
Jim Henry
Martha
Young
Padgett
R. P. Tunnell
Alta
Lillian Ernest Davis
Newcastle
Midland
Ernest
Graham
New Federal Reserve Currency Seen at Beckham National Bank
The Beckham National Bank reports receiving a new issue of Federal Reserve currency this week. Only five and ten dollar bills have been released so far, and the bank will exchange them for Christmas gifts upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckham National Bank
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Program For Orphans Shower At M E Church
A charity program an orphan shower will be held Wednesday evening December 16 at 8 15 at the M E Church. The program includes prayer songs by the congregation talks by Rev J Hall Bowman piano by H L Tidwell Kathleen Criswell Winnie Tankersley Rosemary Bowman Lois Johnson Katherine Craig Mrs E S Graham duet by Leah Stewart and Myrtle Wallace piano by John Woods voices by R E Lynch violin and piano by Mr and Mrs J F H Crabb and others Cadobel Johnson and Mrs R V Tidwell are among the listed participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
J. Hall Bowman
H. L. Tidwell
Kathleen Criswell
Winnie Tankersley
Rosemary Bowman
Lois Johnson
Katherine Craig
E. S. Graham
Leah Stewart
Myrtle Wallace
John Woods
R. E.lynch
J. F. H. Crabb
R. A. Duncan
Pat Woods
A. W. Kay
R. V. Tidwell
J T, Rickman
Cadobel Johnson
Wheat in area hurt by unknown insect movement
W M Goode reports early wheat is underperforming near South Bend. The grain faces a small insect that appears to kill wheat at the ground level. Oats look good and may provide strong pasture this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Goode
South Bend
Band boys plan concert at opera house during holidays
The band boys consider a concert tied to the picture show at the opera house one holiday night. They will meet tomorrow to discuss. A new program may be chosen and regular practice will begin as in summer. If patronage is liberal the group may continue through winter and start summer work strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Fisher House Leased to A. D. Billingsley
A. D. Billingsley and his wife will take possession of the Fisher House on December 15. Billingsley is an experienced hotel man formerly operating a Seminole Texas hotel and is well regarded in Young County after thirty years of citizenship. The couple pledge polite service and seek continued patronage. the Fishers thank patrons and commend their successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Billingsley
Fisher House
Hunters Toll Across Northern States in Deer Season Ends
The fall deer season closed November 30 with thirteen hunting fatalities in Wisconsin and Michigan, eleven in Minnesota, and eight in Washington, reflecting a dangerous statewide toll during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Washington
Severe Weather Drags On in West Texas
Two weeks of heavy rain have left roads deep in mud and star routes slow. Rural carriers double teams and trips take two days, halting cotton picking and outdoor work. Today is clear but cold winds from the north require overcoats, marking an unusual season of wet weather in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
Daughters of the Confederacy Plan Big Monday Lunch
The group held a Friday call meeting at President Mrs Stoffers home to arrange a lunch service. They will serve sandwiches pies and coffee on the west side of the square beside St Louis Restaurant next Big Monday. Everyone is invited to eat with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Confederacy
Stoffers
St. Louis
First Episode of The Trey O Hearts at Opera House
Be sure to see the first episode of The Trey O Hearts at the Opera House. The notice promotes the show with a period voice and urges patrons to attend the upcoming performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Newcastle Jail Burned in Early Morning Fire
The calaboose in Newcastle was destroyed by fire at dawn. Strongly built with doubled two by fours, it burned after earlier signs of flames were spotted. Citizens fought the blaze but could not contain it. Sheriff Wallace and County Attorney Marshall were on scene investigating with possible arrests anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Hastile
Wallace
Marshall
Orphans Shower Planned at Methodist Church
A money shower will be held at the Methodist Church soon after the prayer meeting next Wednesday evening December 16. Proceeds go to the Orphans Home at Waco. A program is planned and all are welcome after other prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Buckner Orphans
S. R. Jeffery
Methodist Church
Waco
Ligon Makes Good Farm Life Near Loving
G. W. Ligon visits from his east Loving County farm. He settled here over six years ago and quickly prospered by self supplying meat, having bought only one dollar’s worth of pork since moving to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Ligon
Loving
Mr. Ligon
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