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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
1
Harshly cut prices on ladies apparel and housewares. Percale House Dresses down from 2.00 to 1.40. Dressing sacks 0.75 to 0.50. Ladies slippers and canvas footwear heavily discounted. Gingham aprons and area rugs also reduced, with art squares and velvet pieces marked down.
In Young County a quiet Saturday vote produced 1370 pro prohibition and 623 anti. Early returns from Southwestern Telegraph Co. sparked crowd reactions at the bandstand, but Monday morning showed a swing to anti-prohibition in the south, overturning the initial landslide. Local churches reported services and baptisms as notes on community life continue alongside market repairs at Graham Market.
Miss Elizabeth Thornsbury died of pellegra at her sister Mrs Walter Waggoner home in West Graham last Tuesday morning and was buried in Finns cemetery at 11 yesterday. Her funeral drew one of the largest crowds ever at Finis reflecting her strong esteem among neighbors.
Geo H McLaren made a business trip to Eliasville on Monday. He traveled with his wife and children, visiting the area for official duties and family accompaniment.
Mr Jim Matthews and Miss Edna Elizabeth Tate were married at Water Valley Mississippi at six o'clock yesterday evening. The bride is a popular local young woman admired for her character and home suitability. The groom is a well known, respected salesman with D. G. Vick & Co. The couple will reside here and are expected to arrive Sunday night. Friends extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Telegram from S R Crawford Graham Texas dated July 26 1911 calls Prohibition Amendment Association members to meetings at Fort Worth on Saturday and Austin on Monday July 31 with request to publish locally. Ball state chairman urges wide newspaper notice.
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