25 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
1
Insistent promotional note urges customers to buy dry goods with insurance against death or accident. Claims buyers are protected by best styles, quality, satisfaction, perfect fit, and lowest prices through new merchandising methods and purchasing power. Guarantees protection on every article purchased.
Mrs. John B. Wood hosted a surprise sixty fifth birthday party for her mother in law at her West Graham home. Grandmothers and great grandmothers attended. activities included quilt block making, prizes for games, singing, and a birthday cake with candles. A no gift policy was noted, and guests presented finished quilt blocks to the honoree.
The Graham Fire Department will entertain the crowd on July 4 with a water fight and drill. The department will split into two teams for the contest with a prize for the winners, and the event is expected to draw a large crowd after the picnic program at the grounds.
Sam Copeland renewed his Leader subscription for himself and sent the paper to E. Li L. Hocomb at Roanoke Texas. Copeland notes Marion is in Roanoke with Mr Holcomb and wants to stay informed about Graham happenings.
Dr M H Chism received a telegram Saturday that Joe L Clark was taken to Galveston for an appendicitis operation at Seay Hospital. A Monday message said the operation was successful and alarming but not immediate danger. A Wednesday note said Mr Clark was doing well with a temperature near normal and should be about soon.
Walter Hefner, who lives near Ivan, was stricken with paralysis last Monday evening while at work with the thresher. His family physician was called and we learn that he is in a very serious condition.
James Barrow of Bower's Hill suffered a painful injury last Saturday evening while on a road crew. He held a rock drill as two men swung sledge hammers and six hammers came off their handles.
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