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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
If you are looking for something new we want you to visit our Millinery department as well as every other department of this store. In each department you will find the newest, nobbiest things of this seasons offerings. Below we are listing just a few of the many new goods recently opened up at this store.
Saturday afternoon fire of unknown origin damaged M. D. Wallace’s house on North Street around 4 o clock. Firefighters saved the structure after a heroic, minutes long fight. Damage to furniture and interior reached about 500 dollars. not insured, a total loss. Five boys who helped save the home were praised for their cool and quick actions. The community is urged to support the fire company.
Charles Fie and Miss No Right were married at the end of the bride's uncle, Walker, near Ivan last Sunday morning at 10 30 o clock with G W Clack officiating. The groom is a leading young business man and owner of the Gra bottling works, well liked in the community. The bride is a popular young lady known here, having lived Graham often. The couple will reside in the eastern part of the city. Buy an Oliver Typewriter.
The advertisement highlights mens blue serge suits with fresh patterns for the season. Prices shown are 12.50 and 15 dollars, suggesting two priced options for the latest styles.
We have just opened a line of the famous Imperiel trousers for particular dressy men with the newest accessories including the full Peg-Top. Prices start at $6.00. Also on show is a handsome line of mixed Green Olive Pin Stripes Brown and Blue Serge in fancy make up at $4.50 and $5.00.
The Leader reports possible two daily Graham trains with Rock Island service to Bridgeport. Readers ask about start date connections at Bridgeport and whether trains run to Dallas. The paper anticipates a change could occur about June 13 but declines to confirm times or connections until trains run.
The people of South Bend plan a large barbecue and picnic Saturday June 19 at the new bridge grounds. Committee members M D Harrell Tom Wadley Jim Boozer and Homer Ford lead the effort with free barbecue bread to bring, amusements, public speakers, brass band music, fishing and boating on the Brazos river channel.
Through Sloan Drug Store generosity the Womans Mission Society of the Methodist church raised a snug sum over two days. Net proceeds from soda water and cream sales were given to the women who took turns serving, and the workers were not burdened. Public praise followed their helpful effort.
Editor J. M. Warren and Newcastle citizens presented a petition to Judge Fry signed by fifty seven residents requesting an election to decide if Newcastle should incorporate for school purposes as the Newcastle Independent School. An election is set for June 14. If incorporation passes, the town plans a $20,000 school building, requiring another election to vote bonds.
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