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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
1
A business thanks customers for their trade in the year just closed. It notes appreciation for purchases large and small and kind words, promises continued focus on value and future needs, and reflects on the year’s overall outcome.
The town reported very cold weather with a blizzard and zero temperatures. Baptist 109 attended with $4.21 offering, Methodist 84 with $4.04, Presbyterians 65 with $2.67, Christians 62 with $2.92. Rev. Taylor spoke on self sacrifice and the rich young ruler. Rev. Bowman preached on starting a new year with faith. praise and church growth noted. An organ of community notices includes meetings, clubs, and the Commercial Club election results.
The notice proclaims Hon. S. M. Foster of Wichita Falls as candidate for re election to District Attorney of the 30th Judicial District Texas. It notes his record of convictions and a one term tenure. An irrigation expert, W. L. Rockwell, says Texas leads in irrigated acreage gain.
The Ladies' Aid Society met last Thursday at the Christian Church and elected officers: Logan president, Reed vice president, Carlton second vice president, Jackson secretary, McGowan Cor. sec, Tidwell treasurer. They begin studying Teachers Training and invite interest from all.
A carload of polo horses was sent from the San Angelo country to Midland where they will stay on a ranch for several months before being reconsigned to England to fetch high prices.
The annual bank elections were held last Monday with Beckham National Bank naming S. R. Crawford as President J. W. Gallaher as Vice President Oliver Loving as Second Vice President R. E. Lynch as Cashier H. P. Rose as Assistant Cashier and directors including J. W. Gallaher Oliver Loving R. E. Lynch R. B. Mabry W. P. Stew Smith and others. Eliasville’s Chiro Smith Dallas Gay J. W. Akin R. Johnson F. P. Burch noted as directors. Walter Long of Eliasville is in Graham this week. WANTED 15 to 20 cans seasoned Oak Wood. Apply at Leader office. F. E. Quisenbarry, a former friend from Newcastle, visited and had his subscription moved up.
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