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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
1
Store 4 presents a large stock of all-wool Stadium suits and overcoats with fast colors and modern patterns. Garments feature hand tailoring and unbreakable fronts, promising durability, good shape retention, and long wear at the right price guaranteed by the store.
Emma Youngblood of Tonk Valley died at her home following a tumor removal. The operation weighed twenty five pounds and she was buried in the local cemetery at four yesterday evening. Rev G W Black conducted the funeral services.
Telegram announced the death of W A McLendon in El Paso from blood poisoning. His remains were shipped to Campbell Texas for burial on Sunday. The event marks the second McLendon family death in six months, following a daughter’s passing last fall. The Leader extends sympathy to the family.
The First Church of Christ Ii announces minister F Stallings and retired missionary W Pearn will preach at 11 a m on Sunday. Text omitted. Sermon by pastor Nh Liv.
Telegraphed to W Carmack of Livi to attend his daughter Bertha in Denton where she lies ill with appendicitis and faces an operation. He left with his daughter Mary to reach Denton that evening. Bertha and Georgia have been visiting Denton Normal this season.
In preparation for the Christmas trade many merchants trim show windows and display stocks in fine style. They advertise in The Leader offering inducements that pay you to investigate. Stocks are complete and varied, with high grade goods offered at reasonable prices drawing trade from near and far.
The Loving Cornet Band will give a free concert at the opera house on Monday January 15 at 1 30 p m just before the Merchants Free Picture Show The Loving Cornet Band is perhaps the best musical organization of its age in West Texas and will render a program that will please any audience.
The Angels Comedians draw good crowds nightly with a strong orchestra directed by Prof. Hadderman. His daughter Jennie is noted as a skilled trap drummer. Tomorrow the company presents Ishmael and Saturday The Thief with a matinee vaudeville after the Friday free show.
S. W. Ratcliff from Finns attended the funeral of W. I. Butler last Friday. During his stay in town he renewed acquaintance with L. C. Deering of Loving who also attended the funeral.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Dy Clark on December 13th. The newborn is the couple’s first child, marking a joyful addition to the family.
J. M. Atcheson renews for The Leader and Dallas News on the Farmer route. This marks his 26th payment for the News and 26th for The Leader. His wheat field is described as fine, though the ground remains too wet for pivots.
H P Rose resigns as first assistant cashier of the Beckham National Bank effective January first. He has been in Graham about six years and most of that time with the Beckham National. Friends praise his manners and courtesy while noting possible future editoriation plans.
A cryptic note mentions Dix Leberman and an unclear subject described as hege. The fragment references a Monday timing or event but provides no concrete details or context to identify people, places, or actions.
Subscribers in arrears were urged to renew for continued delivery. Acknowledging Christmas ad rush, the paper says mailing lists are behind and will be corrected by January first. Readers with missing credits are asked to notify the office.
The recital last Friday night was Miss Miller’s final performance. She plans to move to Philadelphia next week to pursue a diploma in June that will qualify her to teach at any college. She may return to Graham, as she enjoys the work and the people, and a friend is expected to take charge of her class after the holidays.
Clem Vaughan is spending this week in the northern part of the county on business.
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