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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
3
The advertisement proclaims that every Dry Goods item at the DEPENDON STORE is worth the money and backed by a Your Money Back If Goods Are Not As Represented guarantee. It argues steady low prices beat frequent schemes and hot air sales, urging consumers to compare and buy locally.
Prof E L Howell, past two years Graham schools principal, was elected superintendent while Mr McLendon moved to Mart Texas. Howell may accept while in Chicago for a summer course. The community praises the school, notes strong crops and a projected prosperous era.
Fay Marshall will prosecute any attempt to open pool halls in Graham or Young County following Attorney General Looney. Voters have rejected pool halls. with Supreme Court upholding the local pool hall law, Marshall aims to ensure compliance.
The subject is described as a polished gentleman trusted by the people, with every reason to expect much from him in future endeavors. The tone emphasizes reliability, confidence, and notable potential.
Edward W. Stewart died last Friday at 4 am after an appendicitis operation in Dalhart Texas. The twenty five year old, born in Graham, had lived in Fort Worth and moved to Dalhart two years ago to enter the stock business with brother Malcolm Stewart. He was active in Fort Worth society and noted as a Texas Christian University athlete in 1912. Survived by mother Mrs Carrie G Stewart four brothers Graham Malcolm Willis Victor and two sisters Alice and Caroline, all of Fort Worth. Remains laid to rest Sunday at 4 pm in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The Commerce Hotel undergoes front removal and an addition of thirteen rooms. Carpenters are at work to improve appearance and convenience, enabling the hotel to serve many more customers than before.
The First Baptist Church in Graham voted unanimously to reject Rev. W. D. Boswell’s resignation offered weeks ago. Boswell aims to decide after considering an Olney call, preaching there Sunday while his family stays in Graham, and returning next week for a final decision.
The New Electric Theatre is erecting a large airdome on the east side of the square. The enclosure will allow automobiles to be driven inside and spectators will view the show from car seats. The screen will be set at least eighty feet from the audience, producing life size pictures.
Tomorrow night the band concert will start at 8 30 and end at 9 30 in Court House Park. New selections include a late overture and a Cuban dance. Attendees are urged to arrive on time to hear the opening number and enjoy the program before the picture show.
Members and guests gathered at Mrs. C. P. Hutchison's home on Friday afternoon. After ice cream and angel food cake, four games of rock were played with high score prize awarded to Mrs. Will Norman and the cut prize to Miss Dot Graham. Guests included Lucile Miller Mayzelle Morrison Eula McCain Julia Meece of Bay City and Mrs. C. B. Jones.
W. E. Eddleman hired as night watchman by the city council after B. A. Gatlin resigns from the post last week, ending his two year tenure.
The office expresses thanks to Co. C. Mayes for presenting a sack of peaches last week, noting the gesture was appreciated.
B. B. Garrett shares a twig from a seedling peach tree bearing eight large cling peaches on under eight inches. The county sees a big fruit crop with home canning boosting self sufficiency, urging more orchards, vineyards, and gardens for prosperity.
The list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Graham post office for the week ending Wednesday July 7. Names include Massey M L and Farmer Postmaster N 5. Inquiring parties should reference Advertised.
The Presbyterian Church will hold no 8:30 service Sunday morning due to the pastor's absence at a Georgia meeting. An Endeavor gathering is planned for 7:30 p.m.
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