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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
1
The income tax officer will be in Olney February 20 21 22 Newcastle February 23 25 Graham February 26 27 28 to assist individuals with income tax returns. Taxpayers must contact him. he will not call on residents and failure to file may incur penalties. Postmaster or bankers can locate his office.
Marion Wallace home burned just after midnight last Thursday as a chimney origin is noted. Firemen battled icy flames within minutes and saved most furniture, bedding, and clothing though the piano suffered severe damage. Insurance covers part of the loss, Wallace carrying 1900 on house and furnishings.
J W Seddon has been appointed Federal Farm Demonstrator for Young County and has begun duties guiding farmers on best practices to maximize land use. He will travel the county advising farmers and stockraisers, aiming to boost production for the war effort.
A brutal blizzard south of the city last week killed eleven children in the Bowen area. Rescue efforts were mounted as Malcolm Kramer worked tirelessly through the storm. A baby girl was born January 16 to Mr and Mrs I V Freeman in the Mount Pleasant community.
The Dependon Store promotes arrival of new ginghams and men’s shirts in silk and cotton along with a fresh Howard and Foster and Selby shoe shipment. It pledges dependable 1918 service, best merchandise, strong purchasing power, and low prices aimed to attract customers.
Miss Emma Price wed H L Boase a prominent Frederick pharmacist at her mother Mrs 5 H Price home in Frederick Oklahoma last Thursday January 10. They left for Oklahoma City to spend time before returning February 1 to establish their home. The bride is sister to Mrs W M Miller and former frequent visitor who earned many admirers. the groom was also a welcomed visitor.
Only 1336 poll taxes had been paid out of 2200 in the county by 3:30 this evening. The sheriff is authorized to collect the tax and voting rights depend on payment before February 1. With six days left, the collector's office faces a busy period to reach the previous turnout.
Augustus Burton of the U S Treasury and Mrs Lynch organized a local War Savings effort at Beckham National Bank offices at 10 30 this morning. Burton and Lynch then went to Olney and Newcastle to organize groups for the work there and will return tonight. A full write up will appear next week.
Eleven year old Louise McCarroll daughter of Mr and Mrs J R McCarroll died of pneumonia at the family home in Bullard Texas at six Sunday morning Messages from friends say she was eleven on December 14 and spent five years in Graham with many friends Sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their sorrow.
L. A. Drum of Loving visited today and requested his name be added to the subscription list. A civic reminder urged residents to pay their poll tax.
An historic winter storm hit Graham and much of Texas from Thursday to Sunday. Temperatures dipped near zero, with sleet and light snow, freezing water mains and pipes and delaying business. Dozens faced cold related danger as stock suffered statewide.
A cold evening banquet at the Dolman honored Dr. C. B. Gant before he leaves for the medical corps of the aviation department in San Antonio. Hosts Drs. L. W. Price R. A. Duncan W. O. Padgett and W. H. Logan presided. toasts reminiscences and performances followed a sumptuous dinner. The guest list included Mrs. A. B. Gant and sisters Mrs. Julia Baynes and Mrs. Irene McLaren.
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