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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
2
The Leader lists subscription rates including one year and six months plans. Frank H. Bowron is identified as editor and the paper is entered at the Graham Texas postoffice as second class mail matter.
The public is informed that in the Democratic primaries the following candidates are authorized: for County Judge Eugene W. Fry. for County and District Clerk R. Hollingsworth, E. B. Norman. for County Treasurer F. M. Burkett. for Tax Assessor A. H. M. Anderson. for Sheriff and Tax Collector M. A. Wallace.
Representatives John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and De Armond of Missouri fought in the national House of Representatives in Washington last week. Williams is expected to soon take a Senate seat.
William J. Bryan visited Texas and joined Governor Campbell for a Christmas duck hunt. The outing contrasts with Theodore Roosevelt's rugged fame, suggesting Bryan must hunt bigger game to match that reputation.
A fragment notes a man claiming cold weather is needed to kill disease germs. The observation links winter to eradicating grip, measles, scarlet fever, lumbago and rheumatism, suggesting illness has not yet plagued his neighborhood. The tone hints the winter is just beginning.
Attorney General R. V. Davidson announces renomination for a third term. He says the move is forced by trusts and enemies amid Bailey controversy. Davidson, from a stubborn stock, vows not to be bluffed into a tame surrender.
The article laments Senator Bailey's waning influence since taking office. It recalls his failed effort to block a House page candidate, the loss of leadership status, and his isolation among "has beens" like Depew. It portrays Bailey as discredited and pitiful at the height of his career.
The Gra ham community reports a Christmas week with no arrests for drunkenness and few visibly under the influence. The change stems from education and attitudes toward celebrating Christmas with liquor, outweighing prohibition effects.
A Wichita Falls letter from W. D. Bentley urges Graham farmers to plant pure, well selected seed rather than scrub stock. He argues seed quality yields quicker, cheaper profits than improving stock and cites drought resistant corn as a model. Bentley offers free seed corn to Young county farmers and seeks reports on cultivation results and other good varieties. He invites responses from interested growers.
Governor Campbell has appointed Hon. W. F. Ramsey of Cleburne as associate justice of the Texas court of criminal appeals to succeed Judge John N. Henderson who died before Christmas. Ramsey is a lawyer of exceptional ability and has broad support from the bar and people. He formerly partnered with Hon. M. M. Crane in Cleburne and was Crane’s campaign manager for Texas attorney general. Ramsey chaired Campbell caucus at the last state convention.
The Leader announces F M Burkett’s bid for re election as county treasurer subject to democratic primaries. He has served three years with public satisfaction, courtesy, and integrity noted. He asks for continued support and pledges faithful service.
Mrs Fannie McClellan nee Miss Fannie Roach died in California last Saturday December 21st after traveling there with her husband in search of health She was raised here and known as a sweet christian girl The bereaved father and children mourn with sympathy and prayers for the family of Eliasville Texas McCullone refers to the couple’s surname and place of origin.
Prayer gatherings will be held every Thursday night in Graham with the next session hosted at Rev. H. H. Windham's. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings conducted at the church and community space.
Eliasville reports school vacation underway and children enjoying it. Walter Long returns with a bride found in Gainesville, with best wishes for a happy life. Louis Cunningham, a Presbyterian pastor from Haskell, also wed and visiting W. W. Cunningham’s family for Christmas. Irwin Cunningham and family attend church. Bert and Charlie Hutchinson in Olney area. R. D. Hutchison sells farm, moving to Olney. wife and four daughters visiting Mrs. McCullough in Eliasville before return.
Cold rainy weather benefits wheat fields and land breaking while local school under Miss Minnie Cook runs smoothly. Sunday School attendance was modest but lessons were good. Mr. and Mrs. Hamm hosted singing for the young people. Chester Teague from Johnson County visits J V Hamm. Ruth and Verna Beard visit May Boyle. A J Beard sells his home to Matthews Dowdle of Loving for a dry goods stock. he plans to move to Loving soon.
In Salem on the southeast corner of Young County the people express good health and a favorable outlook for crops. Harvest preparations lead to higher early yields with proper soil treatment. the school under Miss Irene Fields thrives, and a social box supper raised 34.75 for supplies. Local visitors include Bob Haynes and Hender son family, with other trips noted.
At Ingleside school house a Christmas Eve gathering of about fifty featured a festive program. Santa Claus gave gifts and candy, the hall glowed with greens bells and bunting, Miss Sallie Horner led at the organ, and Lt Kelton L Pepper gave an address. The program included songs tableaux and choral numbers celebrating the season.
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