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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
5
Local notes report birthdays and visits including Col. R. C. MacPhails turning 79 last Monday. Mentions A. M. Bowen at the ranch, T. Woodward traveling to Macon Ga for the U C V reunion, and property for rent with R C McPhail. Also notes rain, crop impact, and multiple visits around Graham and Eliasville with various locals and correspondents.
The moving picture show has been revived here and is drawing good nightly crowds. Bert Williams heads the operation and asserts he is here to stay. Contact the office if the cattle branding AKN and V is found.
Dr. W. A. Morris returns to the streets after two weeks laid up with rheumatics. The Mabry & Sons firm advertises as exclusive agents for the quality products Gigiden Gate Coffees Teas and Spices without needing recommendations.
E A Posern and A J McCan arrived from Cedar Hill in Dallas county reporting good crops and busy farmers. Sandy the famous Kentucky Jack will make an appearance at the ae Union Wagon Yard with noted insurance cost of eight dollars.
The notice advertises a 40 horse engine and a 60 horse boiler for sale at the firm Bryan and Cherryholmes. Also reports Mrs. M H Chism improving and being able to go into the garden briefly on Tuesday.
Wood and Sawing. Any time you need Wood or sawing done call Ind 167-2 Ss. W 113 ring 113s. D. D. Casenbary left yesterday for El Paso for a sick niece. Our hams and breakfast bales are fresh. Mrs. J. H. Bondeson and Winnie Grover of Dallas visit Mrs. Walter Redders. Lame back from rheumatism. Chamberlains ointment recommended. For sale by Sloan Drug Co.
Prince proves a sturdy horse wins first premium at Mineral Wells while G Benson secures $12.50 insurance. A. B. Wood returns from Lakewood New Mexico and resumes duties at Southwestern Telephone. Joshua Burges reports bumper crops and strong wheat and oats. W M Higgins mourns death of daughter Nancy Jane Busby in Covington Oklahoma born to Baptist family.
Village column reports diverse items including a candidate for District Attorney promising impartial prosecution, local residents' travels, church events, and oil exploration notes. Mentions Oak Grove Cemetery work with Bridgeport Marble Co and Lovingite community updates amid farming prospects and oil activity.
A four act comedy drama Esmeralda directed by Miss Frances Kuykendall was presented last Friday to benefit the A D C s. Dan Cusenbary and Corrine Gallaher gave strong performances while Prof. H Rider won audience praise. Specialties directed by Mrs Jno B Wood drew hearty applause and the house netted about 60 dollars.
For sale: the Timmons residence in East Graham and the Timmons business house on the west side of the square, occupied by R. L. Reed & Co. For details, write J. W. Timmons, Texiline, Texas.
A short civic motto promotes resilience and community pride, urging residents to rely on faith in their city to overcome difficult times and keep moving forward with confidence.
Local items report preparations for cotton and corn, recent rain, and sprouting prospects. Residents Everett Reed Julian Farrow J M Reed and Josh Burgess feature in visits and minor injuries while Caudell and son travel to Garden. A math puzzle offers Bowie Commercial College prospects with promotional detail.
Montague county will build a new court house in the near future at a cost around 700000 dollars. The project aims to replace aging facilities and improve access to judicial services for residents.
Boosters help a city grow by increasing population and drawing attention from capital providers. Confidence in the city supports cleaner urban development and broader investment interests.
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