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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
1
The Dependen Store unveils its New Big Spring Stock with buyer praised for quality and value. Easter shopping urged as dress goods like silks crepes voiles and linens fill the department, with 10 to 25 percent savings and a rest room for customers.
Junior Class meeting called by President Short and circulated by Administrator Schlittler met in the high school library Tuesday. About twenty minutes were needed to complete business. The yellow carnation was adopted as the class flower and a committee of Marion Copeland John Fisher and Jewel Steen was named to select a class pin. A tie vote delayed a motion to hold joint social meetings with the Seniors but the chairman’s ruling favored joint meetings. Minor business followed.
Rock Misses Lula and Hugh Weaver hosted a small party Monday evening for friends. The gathering featured late night games and divinity and amber salad with whipped cream and fruit cake served after the sixth game. Attendees included Misses Zelle Morrison, Eula McCain, Lucile Doty, Lucile Miller and Messrs. Leslie Scott, Charlie Hinson, Wright McClatchey, Mabry Short, Dan Casenbary, and Paul Deats.
Miss Edith Yates of Olney visits her sister Mrs W Hinson while Mr and Mrs W H Vaughan leave Dallas after a fall and winter sojourn in Graham. Friends express hope for the Vaughan returning to Graham.
Dan Burk and Miss Bettie Robbins married at the bride’s parents’ home in Flat Rock Wednesday evening February 26 at 4 pm. Rev. B F Stallings Christian church pastor officiated. The couple are popular in the community with many friends offering congratulations.
A State University visitor spent a day at Graham High School, inspecting programs and praising the school's work. He expressed willingness to affiliate Graham High with the university, noting ongoing university oversight and a first class standard.
The Graham Christian church and Rev. Stallings prepare for a big revival starting about June 15. Rev. J. B. Bowen, living in Seymour, has been secured to preach most of the meetings. Bowen previously led a Graham revival about fifteen years ago and is remembered as a fine preacher devoted to his work. The congregation hopes this will be the best meeting yet and is organizing early.
John C. Fisher dies after ten day illness at home on South Oak Street. He longtime printer for Graham Printing, later foreman at The Leader, and beloved community figure. The piece also promotes Graham Deep Well Company stock to fund oil and gas drilling near Graham, noting progress toward 3000 feet and urging local support.
The Leader notes sickness and death of their foreman prevent a full weekly issue. Many letters and items were omitted due to lack of space and time, but they plan to resume normal publication next week with a better paper.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Graham Baptist church met Thursday afternoon with Miss Ida Leach and seventeen adults present. Mrs. C. R. Taylor led devotion and scripture, Mrs. King guided the Brazil study, and Mrs. Crawford presided. The Forward Movement was adopted, Mrs. J. L. Steen named chairman of personal service, and Mrs. Homer Thompson welcomed as a new member. Cor. See., pro tem.
Voters are urged to approve the bond issuance at a local precinct next Saturday. A Mabry and Sons advertisement emphasizes the measure and directs readers to participate in the upcoming election.
Local interest grows as reports claim sand at 2665 feet and wells beyond 3000 feet suggest potential for a proven oil and gas field near Graham. Encouraging signals fuel speculation about future production and regional prospects.
Judge Martin presides with District Attorney Scurry attending to the states interests. The grand jury sat since Monday evening, foreman A F Stewart and members A C Anderson W S Bailey J D Baty J M Birdwell R B De Long T E Grant W T Hightower W P Stinson R D Tyra T E Wilton G W Hinson. Bailiffs Charlie and Claud Bryan. Docket items include Jim Walker vs G T W Ry Co with judgment for defendant and Cook vs Adams with judgment for plaintiff. Mrs Mattie Lasater vs Bob Lasater granted a divorce. George Courtney vs Sappho Courtney et al for try title with judgment for plaintiffs. The criminal docket is set for next week.
The notice calls voters to participate in the upcoming bond election next Saturday. It emphasizes supporting the issuance of bonds and urges turnout. The item blends reminders with community notices including local business and personal notes about residents returning to Graham.
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