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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
3
All novelty dress hats for boys and young men drop to 98c to 3.00. Ladies American Lady boots reduce to 3.95. Red Seal Ginghams in short lengths 10c. Ladies undershirts and pants cut to 2k c. Many other bargains await at the store. The ad boasts of keeping promises with Christmas gifts in mind.
The report covers three large trade days in Graham Texas during one week. Thursday labeled Young County Day drew town and country visitors despite chilly damp winds. Saturday attracted country traders and street carnival crowds, while Monday Trades Day drew many from afar with extensive stock trading and the carnival open late.
A fire at Crabb Conservatory of Music in Stamford last Friday night destroyed the building and all contents. Five pianos including two grands, a cello, brass instruments, and Christmas stock of sheet music worth over 400 dollars wholesale were lost. Insurance on building and contents was 2500 dollars. The conservatory was owned and run by the father of Professor J. F. H. Crabb.
Weighed Tuesday evening 9203 bales of this year's cotton in the Graham yard. Of this number 8500 had been shipped out.
Miss Maud Keith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Keith, died at their Orth-area home last Tuesday evening after over a year of ill health. Her funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Newcastle Cemetery. She grew up in the True community and was loved by many friends who will miss her dearly. The Leader extends sympathy to the family.
On December 2 the Knights of Pythias elected officers for the coming year to be installed the first Monday in January. Named: N B Farmer C C R Lt Reed V Fred T Arnold K of J and S W A Stewart Prelate B E Hall Master of Works A B Eddleman Master at Arms E W Fry Inner Guard Sam Copeland Outer Guard G B Johnson Master of Exchequer W A Morris Trustee.
Hal Jackson has shown rapid improvement over the past week and his parents plan to bring him home in about ten days reflecting growing confidence in his recovery.
The January 13 Trades Day marks Boy's Corn Club Day for ages ten to eighteen in Young County. Hon. Tom Marks will host J. H. Fisher to organize the club. Fisher plans school visits to recruit members and create a countywide program beginning in the courthouse and proceeding to the opera house behind the Firemen's Band.
The Misses Holbert from Proffitt were in town for two days, visiting on Monday and Tuesday.
Lorraine Rouse, a Howard Payne College student and son of Rev. W. T. Rouse, accidentally discharged a 22 caliber automatic rifle in the campus bath house. The bullet entered the chest and exited near the back, but authorities believe the wound is not fatal.
Last Friday brought the coldest weather of the season with few townspeople venturing out. Northerly winds made the near freezing thermometer feel harsher, a heavy freeze Friday night broke some water pipes, while Saturday morning appeared bright, clear and chilly overall.
A masked man attempted to rob S. B. Street & Co last Thursday night forcing Homer Mayes at gunpoint to access the safe. The would‑be thief fled through the back door as local bystanders and officers converged, leaving no clue to his identity.
The moving picture show drew a packed house through carnival week. Tonight and subsequent nights feature a Medley program with a 7 30 start and new films each evening.
W S Howard of the Farmer route discussed his spring artichoke experiment and plans to display a sample in the window for local farmers. In Tank Valley, Rev Hart and Mr and Mrs Rose visited Aunt Addie Davis for a music service with scripture reading and prayer. Aunt Addie, bedridden for about a year, remains cheerful and enjoys friends' visits.
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