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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
2
Preston Dickenson was seriously hurt when riding a horse that dashed under a mesquite tree. A limb broke the tree and struck him on the right shoulder causing unconsciousness. He received medical care and rallied by Monday evening as he recovered.
P H Douglass died at his Wichita Falls home last Wednesday from burns suffered in a gasoline explosion two weeks earlier. His son Walter, of this city, was with him when he passed.
J. W. Davis, criticized by friends as a probable candidate, spoke Tuesday at his Parmer-area home amid campaign activity. The appearance underscores Davis’s effort to drum up backing for his bid.
Store 22 announces a buying affiliation with 31 big stores to save customers money on purchases. It promotes lower prices on spring goods including Red Seal Ginghams and muslin underwear, urging customers to try the store to see savings. Early spring sewing season emphasized with new shipments and dainty patterns.
T J Richardson of the Brogdon place near South Bend lost a barn to fire last Monday night. Three hogs and ten loads of shear oats vanished, along with three harness sets. A horse was badly burned but expected to recover. feed remains in a separate barn over thirty yards away. Origin of the blaze unknown. Richardson and his son had briefly visited the barn before discovery and doubt they caused it.
Up to 6 o'clock yesterday evening 1,700 poll taxes had been paid. If this pace continues the collector's office will be busy for the next three days. Tax Collector Parsons expects a big rush Saturday and will keep the office open until midnight but may have to turn people away without receipts since work cannot continue into Sunday.
Joe Fender, a jovial local figure, visited Dallas merchants yesterday representing a hardware firm. Once known to the writer, he is described as an all around cheerful young man and the meeting was enjoyed by all.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met with Mrs Wynns last week while Mrs McKimsey was away. Mrs Garrett led in place of the president. Mrs Hall Morrison read John 15, with prayer by Mrs Rose. Members noted missions in various countries and discussed Mexico. The next gathering will be at Mrs A A Morrison for the home mission lesson on the word obey.
J. W. Carlton announces a handsome purse for Trades Day horse races to be run at Casburn track north of town at 2 p m. Three horses are entered two from Newcastle and Lal D from this place. The event should not interfere with the merchants program though it may shift the hour slightly. Full details promised in next issue.
At the regular meeting last Monday night the Knights of Pythias installed officers for the term A A Morrison C C E W Fry V C I B Padgett Prelate A B Eddleman M W G Johnson M of W W E Price M of F J P McKinley M of A J C Owen I G R L Reed O G E W Fry elected Grand Lodge representative for the next two years.
In Olney a preferential primary last Saturday chose Geo. I. Wood as postmaster with 160 votes. His nearest rival tallied 96 votes. Wood is father to Jesse Wood, the popular young assistant postmaster, and a long time county resident.
The Graham Concert Band met last Friday to organize for the year. Wesley Johnson was elected manager and further officers will be chosen Friday night. Regular practice nights will be set then and preparations for the concert season will start. Open air concerts are likely to begin in May and run through early fall.
Dr. R. H. Burns died at his daughter's home in the city at 8 p m Tuesday. He was born July 9, 1837 in Missouri and moved to Texas in 1870, later settling in Graham. He joined the Methodist church, then Baptist. a Mason and Confederate veteran. Survived by several married children. out of town relatives at his bedside include daughters Mrs W P McNatt Bowie and Mrs Birkhead Waco and granddaughter Mrs Gresset Wichita Falls. Oak Grove Cemetery burial followed.
The article notes the court house interior work is nearly finished and the building looks greatly improved. It urges arrest and heavy fines for the first person who defaces the walls to maintain a clean appearance for years.
Mrs H V Bigham, who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W A Ribble, departed Saturday to return home to Roaring Springs Texas.
Calvin Cox, twenty three, was found dead on a Newcastle railroad track near the depot with a broken neck last Monday night at about 10. He and three companions hunted buried treasure on Rattle Snake mountain when four men in white sheets fired on them. Cox was buried in Newcastle cemetery after the body was moved to his parents home. County Attorney Marshall plans an investigation before week’s end.
W. T. Gaw of Padgett, an old friend of The Graham Leader founder, visited Monday and renewed his subscription to the paper.
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