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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
1
An advertising pitch touts the Dependon Store in Graham’s trade area. It stresses year round low prices, guarantees every article, and offers a money back if goods are not as represented. The message questions gimmicks and urges customers to compare value.
During the storm last Friday night lightning hit the depot center roof east of the flue. It tore a hole in the roof and scattered shingles but did not injure the interior except burning out two telegraph wires. Phone wires were tangled but the exchange avoided damage. no ground strike was found.
Prof McLendon, part of Summer Normal faculty at Mineral Wells, notified the Graham board this week he will leave Graham to lead Mart Texas schools as superintendent. His decade as Graham superintendent left the district proud and he will be missed widely.
Marion Burkett and Herschell Eddleman arrived Friday evening after a fishing expedition on the Clear Fork. They reported catching a six and a half pound drum and sixty five pounds of small catfish, with the largest packed in ice for mailing home. The pair camped below the Singleton crossing, enjoying ideal weather and river conditions for a memorable outing.
The Briar Branch gathering opens Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Gaines B. Hall of Graham preaches and Rev. T. M. Cunningham assists with singing. Plan to attend from the first night and pray daily for this gracious revival.
Mrs. Pinckard of Dallas has a baby girl, announced by her mother Mrs. J. H. Wood who is visiting the family.
In Wichita Falls the jury deliberated 72 hours in the E. W. Fry forgery case and reported no verdict, with seven for acquittal and five for conviction. Judge Nicholson discharged the panel after no agreement. defense and prosecution planned new jury selection and continued arguments on the warrant and check cases tied to J. M. Watson.
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