Dependon Quality Promise Returns to Shelf Label
A store explains adopting the Dependon name to guarantee every item on its shelves bears the Dependon label, signaling trusted quality and a commitment to high standards for customers.
02 May 1912
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
1
A store explains adopting the Dependon name to guarantee every item on its shelves bears the Dependon label, signaling trusted quality and a commitment to high standards for customers.
The local freight now carries a passenger coach with an 8:00 am departure and 4:30 pm arrival. Two daily mails from the east will ride with the train, improving service over the single mail and passenger run of years past. The rumor of a 7:30 am passenger schedule change is unfounded. the 6:30 am departure remains. Oak Grove Cemetery bans removing flowers or decorations on Sundays, urged by Mrs. H. R. Crawford. Mrs. W. T. Bunger dies at 71 at Duff Prairie, funeral held at Gooseneck Cemetery with large attendance.
Odie Washburn fell about fifty feet from the cage while leaving work at No 2 mines Monday evening and died within thirty minutes. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev A S Wilson officiating and a funeral procession to the cemetery led by the Brotherhood of the Miners Union. He left a wife and his parents with several brothers left to mourn.
On Monday April 29 Col. McPhaill entered his 79th year with a seven o clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H P Rose. Cover was laid for eight, a social hour followed, and he received several nice presents and many hearty greetings from numerous friends.
Work on the coal mills at Loving is progressing rapidly and if nothing prevents, the mines will begin work by the first of June under the direction of Alex Ringhoffer. T. L. Oliver notes the effort, hope for daily coal shipments next winter, and potential oil finds in the Loving area.
Graham High School beat Newcastle 8 to 6 on the local diamond last Saturday. Strong pitching and eight Graham strikeouts backed by solid hitting from Cagel and Norman, with Simmons and Meadows each fanning ten in the opposing lineup.
A merry crowd gathered Wednesday afternoon at the new home of Mrs. Will Norman in the South part of town for a Bridge party given by her sister Mrs. Norman and Miss Ollie Kidwell in honor of Mrs. Walter Moffitt. Mrs. Ed Graham won high score and Mrs. Fowler won consolation. The honoree received a cut glass nappie. Hostesses and guests included Mesdames M. K. Graham, S. B Street, Ed Graham, Robi Fowler, Harry Wadsworth, Chas Hutchinson, Luther Clark, George Walstad, Walter Moffitt of Los Angeles, Mrs. L. B. Kidwell, Misses Dotte Graham, Linda Fort, Alline Johnson, Blayden Garrett.
A call to attend the Nornday School appears in a brief notice urging participation by all citizens. The message references the campaign and the Sunday schedule under Superintendent Graham.
The Firemen’s Band will open the summer concerts tomorrow night May 8 from 8 to 9:30 or 10 oclock with refreshments by the Christian Church ladies. The first part’s program includes Medley Overture Yankee March Our Glorious Nation Waltz Olivette March Royal Welcome Home Rag Dope March Progressive America Serenade Sweet Dreams Chillean Characteristic Teddy Trombone.
Mr J S Holley and Mrs Blanche Gallaher Gillespie wed at noon last Thursday at the Gallaher home in East Graham. Rev B F Stallings officiated. The bride, reared in Graham, is praised for talents and charm. The groom, a leading Waco businessman, planned a New York honeymoon by ship from Galveston but the Titanic wreck forced a change. They left Saturday for Waco to begin married life.
The Les Hibaus Club entertained by Mrs. Luther Clark featured a bridge game with Will Norman taking high score and Dot Graham receiving consolation prizes. Guests included Miss Alline Johnson Ollie Kidwell Dot Graham Vera Norman and several ladies and gentlemen from Los Angeles and local area.
Roberta Akin reached voting age and was feted at Rose Cottage last Thursday. Friends enjoyed a pleasant evening with music. The crowd mused on hopes for employment and investments in the city.
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