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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
New stock features Brown Worsted at 15 dollars and Blue Serges with Granites in various lengths and styles priced 10 to 16.50. Aimed at men between young and old ranges, with solid gray and gun metal Worsteds 12.90 to 15. Also includes all black Cashmeres and Summerweight Granites 10 to 16.50.
Eld J H Fisher reports from Mineral Wells and Graford that Graham residents are united and ready to back the M M and N W Railway when conditions align. He says enthusiasm here outpaces other towns of similar size and credits the citizenry with shaping Graham into a potential railroad hub within five years.
A dated ad proclaims Hunt's Cure as a quick fix for itching and back scratching, claiming one application relieves the urge and that many with strong arms will find it unnecessary to scratch.
G M James returned from Indian Mound early in the week after recovering from a severe bilious attack. Reverend J H Longan will conduct services at Ingleside school house at 3 PM on the fourth Sunday of each month, and all are welcome to attend.
Union revival meetings begin next Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Lockett Adair, delayed by a Jacksonville revival, will join a few days later. pastors conduct services until then. Fifty professions recorded by last Sunday, forty on Sunday night. Next Sunday features morning pastor-led services, afternoon union prayer at the church, and night union services with pastors from various churches. Daily cottage prayer meetings promise ongoing outreach.
Bankrupt stock from W. D. Duncan & Co of Farmer Texas remains on sale at cost. New goods added at bankrupt prices include dry goods groceries hardware and shoes. Graniteware offered in the largest county assortment. Men’s shoes and new spring patterns in ladies waist and skirt goods also featured.
Hon A H Carrigan district judge arrived Sunday night and opened the regular term Monday at 10. The grand jury was empanelled sworn and charged with G W Carmack of Murray as foreman. Windsor County cases set include State vs Caldwell for Thursday the 12th and State vs Stewart for Friday the 13th. The regular jury was sworn and excused until Wednesday the 11th after serving on non jury civil matters.
The paper delayed out of town mail due to a газoline engine failure in the press room Thursday morning. The engine stopped working until after 6 PM, causing the press to run late and delaying Friday distribution. The staff expects future reliability despite the unknown cause.
W M Dalrymple and his daughter Flora of Lexington Texas and daughter in law Mrs Dosia Dalrymple of Cleburne visited R A Dalrymple on Tuesday night arriving for a family gathering in town.
A petition with about 150 signatures will be presented to the city council tonight requesting an election to authorize $10,000 in additional waterworks bonds. The funds would extend mains across town, delivering cheaper water to homes and increasing customers while improving the system’s financial return.
On February 26 in Fort Worth, B A Wall of this place married Anna Bess Barnet of Weatherford Texas. After the ceremony they boarded a train for Olney to begin their new life there. Wall has resided in Olney about a year and worked at the bank since its founding. The Oracle offers congratulations.
Local notice offers groceries and fresh vegetables with a call to ring 46. Stewart and Son promotes yardage and produce, signaling a quick, direct purchase option for customers seeking everyday staples.
One quart of Laguna corn seed free to applicants while seed lasts at the Leader office. Laguna corn is government introduced with strong drought resistance and high productivity. It should be planted not before April first. Seed distributed were raised in this section and require no acclimation. First callers receive the seed.
An aggressive advertisement proclaims Hunt's Cure will positively and permanently cure any itching skin disease. It guarantees one box to cure and one application to provide relief, asserting rapid, decisive results.
R G Graham Printing installed a Webb feeder on a Gordon jobber enabling execution of over four thousand circulars per hour with no feeder supervision. The plant, described as progressive, aims to meet foreign competition with its own tools and recently secured county printing against eastern firms. During a visit last Tuesday the feeder ran its first job for Beckham National Bank at 4 700 per hour.
Bob Lynch traveled from Graham to the Methodist Pie Dinner and read about it in the Albany News. The anecdote highlights Methodist fondness for chicken pie and attractive women, reflecting nostalgic memories of yellow legged chickens, fried brown, and thick gravy from earlier times.
Hustler advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a constant remedy curing aches pains cuts burns and bruises while you sleep. A small rub relieves misery and enables a quick disappearance of discomfort.
The Sr Louis Restaurant announces a move to a new west side location and invites patrons to visit the new site. The notice promises a clean first class dining experience with the best brands and courteous service, inviting customers to inspect the premises and see the new surroundings.
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