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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
1
The Dependon Store proclaims consistently low prices on all items and stock, aiming to keep crowds with near constant bargains. It says sales occur only to raise money or clear excess stock.
Mr. R. A. Stuart, State Normal at Canyon alumnus, spoke at the courthouse on July 22 about higher education in Texas. He argued for a maintenance tax and state bonds for building, urging removal from politics and praising the state universities and normal colleges. The lecture impressed attendees and promoted the education movement.
The Southwestern Telephone Company sets up a large bulletin board in the courthouse park to display free election returns next Saturday night. Mr Parker, manager of the local exchange, will post results as they arrive using several electric lights for visibility from the street and park seats. Attendance is encouraged and no charges will be made.
News reached here Saturday night about C. P. West at Bend after taking morphine. Local physicians were summoned and worked to counteract the drug’s effects. From the latest reports, they have been successful and Mr. West is expected to recover. No further details are available.
The Leader publishes its full state ticket for the next Saturday vote. It lists United States Senator Morris Sheppard, Governor W F Ramsey, Congressman at Large James N Browning and Daniel B Garrett, Lieutenant Governor Will H Mayes, Comptroller W P Lane, Attorney General B F Looney, Treasurer J L Aston, Commissioner General Land Office James T Robinson, Commissioner of Agriculture H E Singleton, Superintendent of Public Instruction F M Brasley, Railroad Commissioners W D Williams and Rarle B Mayfield, and Chief Justice T J Brown.
J. C. Hindman, 85, was hooked and knocked down by a two year old heifer while tending a milch cow and calf near the Graham Mill Sunday at 7 PM. C. Graves intervened with a club, driving the animal away. Hindman was carried home for care. no bones were broken and his injuries are serious but not deemed fatal.
Mr and Mrs R B Bryan and Mr and Mrs Will Norman returned from Camp Stovall on the Clear Fork after two weeks camping fishing bathing hunting and boating A quantity of fine fish was caught Others joining for a few days included Mrs John Norman and family Mr and Mrs L B Kidwell and L B Jr Misses Camille and Mary Dell Gallaher and Ernest Stovall
The notice lists W. E. Hawkins for Associate Justice Supreme Court term expiring 1914, John C. Townes for term expiring 1916, A. C. Prendergast for Judge Court of Criminal Appeals, and Irby Dunkin for Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals Second Supreme Judicial District.
Monday night July 22 Uncle Billy Brewer delivered a famous lecture on Odd Fellowship. He spoke with clear mastery showing the order’s value and mission while noting its harmony with but not a substitute for the church. The audience, impressed, praised the address and awaited future appearances.
On July 21 attendance fell possibly due to weather. The Methodists led with 196 present, 3.83 dollars offering, and 6 new pupils. Christians 173 with 3.75, Baptists 146 with 22, and Presbyterians 130 with 5.09.
The home of Jacob Cross two miles northeast of Loving burned last Friday about nine. The family was at church. nothing was saved. No stove use since breakfast and lamp blown out before leaving. Loss estimated at $1000 with no insurance. A donation of $71 collected at the Cross home. paper circulated in town to gather more.
Fred Mayes suffered severe burns to the right side of his face and his right arm from gasoline igniting while he tried to start a morning fire at Graham Laundry. The blast occurred as he stood several feet from the fire box and attempted to drop a lit match into the furnace. The burns are healing and he is expected to recover soon.
The Firemen's Band offers a free open air concert at the band stand in court house park starting 8:30 and ending at 10 o clock. All are invited. refreshments likely. District Judge P A Martin's family returned Monday night from Wichita Falls. Rev C R Taylor of Flat Baptist Church conducts a revival at Maney this week.
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