28 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1907
Page
1
Fifteen to twenty Black laborers arrived Monday night to load cotton at Graham. City officials and deputies guaranteed protection but advised against work. After hours of discussion with the district and county attorneys, mayor, sheriff, and private citizens, the workers left the train. Reports conflict on who caused the scare and what should happen next.
The coal businessman and former sheriff H C Williams visited the county metropolis last Friday and Saturday. He announced contracts to uncover a thousand tons of coal at his Belknap mine and noted soft coal at sixteen feet depth. Williams reports growing trade, but cites labor scarcity as the main hurdle to mining operations. He also remembered the "Old Reliable" with a subscription.
The Graham High School senior class organized with Stephen Ford as president, Miss Sadie Martin as secretary, and Roscoe Timmons as treasurer. The group aims to support mutual benefit and enhance the final term, preparing for the graduation exercises. Superintendent Mel Lendon commended the members for their contributions toward a successful commencement.
Joe Miller of Fort Worth spent last Saturday in Graham visiting old friends and prospecting. He may move to Graham. Miller, born fifty two years ago in Miller Bend named for his father, has frontier Texas experience and stopped at the Leader office during his visit.
Jd. Newby died Thursday near Graham from neuralgia of the heart. He lived in the county many years, leaving a widow and several children. A respected, honest man and Christian church member, he is remembered by the community as straightforward and upright. The Leader offers condolences to the bereaved family.
Graham lodge of Odd Fellows hosts a supper on Thursday the 28th at the K of P hall. All Odd Fellows and families and invited guests are urged to attend for a pleasant evening and to strengthen fellowship with the Knights of the Mystic Chain guiding the event.
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