Devastating Graham-Texas Fire Lit by Lumber Yards
A Tuesday night blaze destroyed Morrison Smith Lumber Co and Young County Lumber Co yards in Graham, with losses around 35000 and insurance on two firms. Firefighters saved Carlton's Livery Barn. origin unknown. Local leaders praised the department as Jacksboro offered aid. The town also reported a fatal Newcastle mining accident and a serious injury to G W Bishop, plus community notes and a high school scholarship report.
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Young County
Morrison- Smith's
Young County Lumber Co
F. L. Portwood
Silas
Young County Lumber Company
Carlton
Graham
Jacksboro Fire Company
W. T. Finch
W. C. Bell
Morrison-Smith Lumber Company
Megargel
Morrison-Smith
Everything But High Prices Dry Goods Store Pitch
A sales pitch touts guaranteed satisfaction and low prices on dry goods shoes clothing hats and accessories. It claims customers’ money is on deposit until they are thoroughly satisfied and asks if a better place exists to buy these items.
On Sale Shoes For Children Misses And Women
A sale offers 250 pairs of pumps slippers and sandals in children misses and ladies sizes. Values range from 125 dollars to five dollars per pair with sale prices 75 cents to 1.25 dollars while quantities last.
Remnant Sale Features Dress Goods and Waists
A local sale offers remnants in Organgdies lawns Voiles and summer dress fabrics for children's dresses waist patterns and ladies patterns. Limited waists remain priced 25c 55c and 95c with other waists from 1.25 to 4.00.
Local Store Keeps Low Prices On Ladies Wear
The shop will continue offering low sale prices on ladies summer coat suits white dresses and silk dresses until stock is exhausted. The message emphasizes affordability and clearance.
New Summer Fabrics and Ladies Sport Skirts Arrive
Just received new valuation and shadow laces allover laces and white net white skirting goods nainsooks and white organdies. Also a new line of ladies sport skirts in cotton and wool for mid summer wear.
Protracted Methodist Revival Attracts Town Crowd
A large tent on the Methodist church lawn hosts a revival led by Rev. Ashley Chappell with choir support from R. E. Lynch. Morning and evening services feature varied denominational cooperation and strong sermons, including a memorable Luke 16 25 message. The Leader expects lasting results from the gathering.
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Methodist Church
Ashley Chappell
R. E. Lynch
Bro. Chappell
Mrs Washburn Dies After Illness at Beckham Sanitarium
Mrs Dora Washburn died Thursday morning at 4 30 following a serious operation. Born August 5 1875 in Indiana she was 41. Survived by husband Joe Washburn daughter Nettie Sloan and two stepchildren. Funeral plans to be announced after her Oklahoma father arrives.
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Joe Washburn
Beckham Sanitarium
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Nettie Sloan
Jack Washburn
Oklahoma
Fishing parties ply the plains en route to famed rivers
R G Hallam and Dr R A Duncan returned Wednesday night from a weeklong overland trip to Plainview Lubbock Has kell Roscoe and other points. They spoke of springtime travel and scarce news as they journeyed through the region seeking sport with the denizens of the deep.
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Jonah
Tarshish
R. G. Hallam
R. A. Duncan
Plainview
Lubbock
Haskell
Roscoe
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G. W. Bishop
Newcastle
Newcastle Register
Stovall Plantation
Doc
Tors
Mr. Bishop
Miner
Cobb
McCorkle
Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. Maxwell
Olney
Robert Paxton
R. Lindsey
Pearl Mandeville
Paxton
Has
Kell County
Commune Ce
Catherine Craig
Just
Gome
R. F. Short & Go
Rev. Chappell
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