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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
3
A Graham advertisement promotes a special sale of dress fabrics and patterns for early spring and mid summer wear. The entire line is offered at greatly reduced prices to clear out the assortment, with every pattern labeled as a bargain for ladies in Graham and surrounding areas.
Local news from Graham covers political slate for 104th Dist Crawford and others, business notes, deaths, visits, and upcoming events. Key names include Akin Carrigan Allen A N Lewis McLaren and Parsons, with local families and merchants like D W Wolfe and Tidwell Norman. The bulletin also mentions a new Graham Democrat and a forthcoming Young County News.
A 1902 notice urges buyers to choose Simmons Liver Purifier by A C Simmons Medicine Co and avoid imitations. The obituary reports the death of the Norris child Monday evening and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. The Christian Church Aid Society plans a Thursday meeting March 20 1902 at 4 PM.
A note urges readers to approach reporters with news about visits, hosting, or other matters of public interest. It advises sharing timely personal movements while keeping any mean deeds private, to avoid losing potential newspaper items.
A Roswell Record quotation suggests a newspaper man who retaliates by exposing critics risks eroding trust. It notes editors cannot know everything but gain more local knowledge than they publish, forecasting tension between free critique and reputational balance within a community.
Heber Review notes Governor Taft deems Filipino fighting hopeless. The piece recalls a Valley Forge era ring and clarifies it was not an American who spoke. Mrs. E. Pritchard and George Birdwell thank Graham residents, especially Morrison, Norman, and Mr. and Mrs. Ely, for courtesies during Mrs. Fannie Birdwell's burial.
A prominent Young County citizen notes planting corn and oats amid drought and hard times. He says he has trusted the Lord for fifty years and will not quit work or grumble, presenting faith plus labor as life’s guiding philosophy. The LEADER scribe views his casual remark as a whole sermon on faith and works.
Graham Hardware Co relocates to the West side of the Square and announces a full stock of hardware farm implements buggies wind mills pumps and barb wire.
Bonham News reports a rising temperance sentiment across Texas as communities move to end licensed saloons. It cites Collin County’s Saturday vote of about 2,000 defeats among 7,000 ballots and notes many counties already freed from saloon influence, signaling a broader push to protect homes and government.
A pamphlet-like notice praises Hermie as a concentrated medicine with a small dose that rapidly improves digestion brightens the eyes and restores vigor. It lists a price of 50 cents and notes sale through Graham Drug Co.
The U D C organized a meeting with the Sons of Veterans at the courthouse for an entertainment to fund transportation for veterans to the Dallas reunion. The program includes prayers, recitations, songs, fiddlers contest with a judge, supper, and music by a string band. Admission is 25 cents for adults, 15 cents for children under 12, with proceeds aiding old soldiers.
The ad lists six US brands including Peter Schuttler and Rushford Wagons, Garden City Plows, Champion Corn and Cotton Planters in single and double row versions, and Oliver Chilled Plows available for purchase.
Religious column lists Barrist Council Christian Carrace Memhopist Coorce Presprreain CuurCa and Westminster League service times. Details include Sunday 11 am services Sunday School mornings and evening prayer meetings, midweek meetings, and named pastors J H Crouse epwis d Hasexer L W Cartrow J H Geeew with various noon and evening gatherings.
L W Carlton argues the Sabbath rests on divine will not celestial cycles, citing Genesis and Hebrews. He notes Moses framed the Sabbath, Mosaic rites ended, and Christ’s followers preferred the first day for redemption. The day serves two purposes, rest and worship, lest neglect breed sloth.
The program lists a March 1902 B Y P A meeting with prayers, a scripture reading from Deuteronomy, musical selections by Perry Yancy and others, and comments by J L Vauban and D A Ford. Misses omitted students noted. The service includes an Easter offering for Buckner Orphan Home and invites all attendees.
Leader Rev L W Carlton presided as Misses Missouri Ellis Pearl Matthews Georgia Jewell and E C Stovall offered remarks Selections included Misses Maude Carson Mary Ely Inez Garrisson Bertha Eddieman and Wiley Bryan A solo by Mildred Jewell of Boyp Street marked the program proceedings
A Lutheran Observer piece warns that card playing, while harmless in itself, can awaken dangerous passion that ruins home life, business, and moral standing. It cites Dr J G Holland on card playing as a “card playing community” that seduces the soul and diverts from weightier matters, urging parents to keep sons from cards at home.
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