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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
1
J B Grimes died at his home two miles north of town last Saturday morning at 3 o clock and was buried in Grove Cemetery that evening. He was a member of the Methodist church of this city. He leaves a large family of children.
Citizens of Graham erect a large band stand in the northwest corner of the courthouse park for free open air concerts by the Firemen's Band every Friday night after August 1st. When completed it will have electric lights and a striking appearance at night.
J T Calley died at his home near Loving from a wound inflicted by a 22 cal rifle fired by Mrs Cora Rogers on the evening of June 29. The bullet’s depth proved greater than first feared, causing internal hemorrhage and death after initial reports underestimated the injury.
The Saturday primary drew a large crowd despite a quiet day with 523 votes at the box. Early voters from the countryside joined townspeople to watch returns from two sidewalk boards. No one reached a majority for County Treasurer, Superintendent, Tax Collector, or Tax Assessor, pushing several races to a second primary on August 13.
Last Wednesday at 5 pm Knights of Pythias faced Maccabees in a closely contested baseball game. The Maccabees won 11 to 10. a large season crowd attended. Net proceeds totaled a little over $20 for Firemen's Band funds.
The Reunion in Newcastle hosts a series of hot ball games on August 10 11 and 12 featuring local teams and players. Strong participation and lively crowd highlight the three day event.
A protracted meeting starts Friday night at Lower Tonk before the second Sunday in August. Dr W T Rouse pastor of the First Baptist Graham will assist Rev FP E Suttle and will preach.
Dr B K Carroll president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth is invited to preach at First Baptist Church Graham. He plans to come the third Sunday in September and is regarded by many as the nation&apos.s greatest preacher, offering Graham a rare opportunity to hear him.
A souvenir spoon was found in Graham this week and can be claimed by the owner after calling and identifying to prove ownership.
Despite a hot evening on Thursday July 21 the Christian Church women formed an Auxiliary to the Christian Woman's Board of Missions. Officers elected were Mrs. C F Pearce President Mrs N C Anderson Vice President Mrs J W Gallaher Secretary and Miss Coma Walker Treasurer. The group adopted a constitution and by laws and set monthly meetings for the first Thursday at 5 pm with study on Our Work in Jamaica.
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