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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
In Graham territory the Dependon Store urges shoppers to buy all dry goods locally, touting low steady prices year round and a money back guarantee if goods aren’t as represented. The ad claims many customers already save by purchasing there.
The town reported a peanut roaster fire in front of Baker and Son’s store when a gasoline tube ruptured causing a blaze that reached the awning. Eleven-year-olds and adults faced rattlesnake bites, drownings, and a series of community events including a porch party and a fatality. Minnie McFerran, a local teacher, died after drowning in Salt Creek, with multiple neighbors aiding in rescue attempts and the funeral planned in East Graham.
H F Stamper and partners form Wizard Wells Health Resort Company to promote the Vineyard site now Wizard Wells. A 32 by 80 feet bath house is finished with half downstairs for reception and rest rooms and half for baths and heating. The second floor will host a dance hall. Bottling works are added and water is bottled and shipped. a salesman travels constantly.
The Mount Pleasant assembly ended last Friday night with strong communal ties. About ten families joined the Presbyterian church and others sought membership or church affiliation. Rev. T. M. Cunningham led singing and Rev. Gaines B. Hall preached the gospel, described as the power of God to believers.
Lewis and Mack Wheat and Herman Durham of Memphis arrived by car to visit Mes. Q. Street, drawing attention from locals.
The notice states an Indian will speak at Graham on July 30 in the morning. Stanley J. Cl erator of Oklahoma will introduce the subject and invite attendance. P. C. Walker is associated with the event.
Rev J F Hucklebery of Fort Worth will preach at the Baptist Church next Sunday morning and night. All members urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
O W Cannedy of Panhandle City stopped in for a short visit with his brother Rev T E Cannedy on his way home from Hunt County where he attended his mother's funeral near Caddo Mills Tuesday. Rev Cannedy returned from Caddo Mills yesterday and Cannedy reports good grain crops in his area. Wheat threshing has begun in Carson County with yields ranging from 23 to 49 bushels according to reports.
Sunday morning and night worship services announced by Gaines B. Hall pastor invite the public to attend. If your church has no services you are welcome to join, and if you have no church home, worship with us at the Presbyterian Church.
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