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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
1
A catalog listing 19th century garments including ladies drawers gowns and corset covers with prices from 25c to 3.00. Fabrics feature ratine satin stripe voile bordered ratines and various silks. Also listed are combination suits princess slips tub silks charmeuse silks and related undergarments in multiple shades.
A local shop promotes its stock of clothing and home fabrics including art squares rugs window shades curtain draperies laces embroideries neckwear hair goods and related accessories. Customers are invited to trade and assured of customer satisfaction.
Last Sunday at 3 45 p m the Godfrey Commandery of Knights Templar held Easter services at First Baptist Church Jacksboro. A large crowd attended with regalia, music by Prof Crabb and a male chorus, and a sermon by Rev J Hardin Mallard from John 5 28 29. An offering of 29 40 went to Oak Grove cemetery. Delegations from Jacksboro attended with their spouses.
Rev C R Taylor departed Saturday with his family for Stamford to take a new charge. He came two years ago and has been a popular pastor with strong growth in church and Sunday School membership and financial strength due to a high rate of tithing. Best wishes follow him to the new field.
Notice to the Public directs all bills against the Graham County Seat Executive Committee to be sent to E. Graham on or before April 1. The communication appears in The Graham Leader, City.
The county seat election last Saturday favored Graham by 171 votes. Returns from election judges show a quiet process across boxes as voters cast their ballots in what was described as a close, grand finale campaign. Wheat prospects in Young County look brighter than last year, with saved fields yielding better returns and a potential healthy growth if favorable weather continues.
Rev. Boswell of Waco has accepted the unanimous call to succeed Dr. Taylor at the First Baptist Church. He will begin services on the first Sunday in April and is widely respected as a leading state minister, prompting rejoicing among church members.
We the undersigned merchants of Graham Texas agree to close at 6 PM from April 1 to September 1 1913 with Saturdays and Second Monday Trade Days exempt. Signatories include Reed Norris Tidwell Street Short Morrison Co Jno E Morrison Lumber Mabry G Company and others. L. Mabry returned to Bowie to re enter college on Tuesday.
Letters praise Graham supporters after a countywide ballot settled the debate on the site location. The Graham County Site Executive Committee thanks voters and urges unity while extending goodwill to Newcastle supporters and promising continued county development. 8. R. Crawford signs as Committee Chairman.
Killed in Arkansas C. R. Rutherford a former resident of this county and remembered by many old timers was killed near Greenwood Arkansas on February 24 when a tree fell on him. He leaves several children two of whom reside in this county.
The Firemen's Band plans open air concerts around May 15 and will canvass homes soon to solicit funds. If you enjoy the concerts have cash ready for the solicitor.
A group traveled yesterday from Graham to Mineral Wells via the newly completed G T W line to Jacksboro. They praised the health resort town, endured cold weather, and enjoyed the Firemen's Band performance, calling Mineral Wells a great town that hosts such events well.
Graham High School defeated Loving 5 to 3 on the local diamond last Saturday. Graham pitchers Johnson andDurham excelled with five and a half strikeouts respectively. Casey and Prideaux made notable catches as Graham’s defense and timely batting carried them to victory.
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