This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
1
A large dissolution sale now ongoing at R F Short and Company will end August 2 at closing time. Circulars advise readers to visit and inspect bargains, with claims that goods will be sold regardless of former prices and that charged items remain at regular prices.
Local business feature highlights R F Short and Company with emphasis on pricing strategy and market positioning. Notes the motto The Price Is the Thing and frames it as a sales persuasion angle for consumers seeking value.
An audience witnessed a three game ball series at the Graham diamond last Monday and Tuesday where four boys were beaten and Bowie's Bowie team swept the events. The opener ended 2 to 0 for the visitors, the middle game 3 to 1 in favor of Bowie, and the finale tied 5 to 5.
Mr E B Gilmore and Miss Ruth Henderson married at George Gilmore home in Salem last Sunday July 18 with Rev J W Shultz officiating. He is a Salem farmer raised in the county and well known. she is Marion Henderson's daughter and popular in her community. The Leader joins friends in extending congratulations.
Two day event August 5 and 6 at Elm Creek Park between Proffitt and River features free admission for spectators with amusements such as sack race wheelbarrow riding and boat races. Contests include best decorated saddle horse driving team automobile with prizes, plus two good baseball teams providing the national game. Bids due July 31 for stands with 20 percent to go to ball teams. J J McCarson of Proffitt handled sealed bids. Manager Buckler invites families to attend.
The Christian revival at the east side tent grows with each service as large crowds from all denominations attend. Evangelist Rev. W. Graham Walker delivers earnest, forceful talks, appealing to moral better natures and urging repentance. Music under Prof. Leonard Daugherty enhances the event.
Mrs. Sarah Grandia Stew art died at her son A P Stewart's near Farmer last Wednesday. Remains were brought to Graham and laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery Thursday evening. She was eighty eight, an invalid for years, longtime Missionary Baptist member and former member of First Baptist of this city. County Court actions include probate of A B Median will, appraisers named M A Wallace R J Johnson W T Steadham, W A Shannon named county road foreman for Finis road funded by No 1 Precinct road tax. E mer Richardson bootlegging case set for 6day.
H. T. Offill and Minnie Fisher were married in the city at the bride’s parents home, Elder J. H. Fisher officiating at 7 o’clock yesterday evening. The groom, a leading barber, is praised as a reliable Christian gentleman. Elder and Mrs. J. H. Fisher of the city extend well wishes.
The Rock Island Surveyors finished work near Graham and split their party, with Beach head to Chicago to report to the board. A potential extension is hinted, with a switch line to Arnold Coal fields and mining development likely if approved.
A northeast windstorm with hard rain leveled the Christian church, Corbett and Akin's warehouse, Tom Hewitt's residence, and possibly additional structures in town just as print deadline approached. Breckenridge Democrat reports the damage and likely further impacts.
The Wichita Mill and Elevator Co. ranks among the largest milling firms in the South amid the soft winter wheat belt. It touts its flour as the finest quality in the region and emphasizes its prominent position in the industry.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.