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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
2
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Last Friday marked Decoration Day for Confederate Veterans as they formed a marching line from the court house led by the Graham band to the cemetery. After graves were decorated the group gathered for a picnic with dinner and coffee, a cake from Miss Linnie Herron decorated with U C V, and veterans received slices. Judges R F Arnold and Rev W M Goode spoke as the Daughters presented crosses of honor to veterans, followed by warm handshakes and tears as many faced the likelihood of future losses. Some attendees later attended a Bryson versus Graham baseball game.
Last Thursday J. T. Lamar postmaster and merchant at Jean was left with a broken leg when his unmanageable team rode down power hill near town. The wagon wheels passed over his leg in two places. He was brought to town for treatment and is staying at the Belmont hotel.
Mrs. L. C. Blackwell died at her home in Mount Pleasant last Sunday and was buried at Median chapel Monday evening with Eld. J. H. Fisher conducting. A longtime Primitive Baptist member, she was beloved in the community and leaves a husband and a large family.
The Next State Legislature calls on Texas business men farmers and workers to pay poll taxes and elect conservative representatives to the Thirty-first Legislature. Self-preservation as motive. Liberal reflection warns the electorate to wake up or face a hopeless case and expects a session marked by many new faces.
Contracts closed for extending the M. K. and K. railway from Henrietta 22 miles southwest into Archer county. Construction aims to reach Archer City within seven miles, with locals confident the line will be built promptly.
The brick flouring mill is rapidly advancing near the depot while the adjoining wooden elevator nears completion. The engine and boiler have arrived and been placed, signaling Graham will soon boast a top up to date mill and elevator in the state.
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