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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
1
A promotional notice boasts complete classy stock and lowest prices. It claims many new customers and many satisfied ones, inviting families to shop for quality goods across popular departments amid community praise and good fellowship.
The Graham meeting backed extending the Wichita Southern line from Newcastle to Graham within four months in exchange for right of way and a $35,000 bonus. Local committees will secure funds and organize proceeds, with Newcastle promising $2,500 and ongoing efforts to finalize the contract within ten days. The project is praised for benefits to both towns and the region, with trains expected by October 1, 1911.
The Graham Decoration Day observance described by a veteran’s friend was by far the best seen in Graham with gratifying attendance. The Leader notes the event honored the Veterans of the Lost Cause and expresses gladness to pay them tribute in any way.
Miller and Son offer 2 000 pounds Pure Leaf Lard in 5 10 and 50 pound cans at 15 cents per piece 1 000 pounds Lard Comper 500 pounds home cured Breakfast Bacon and 500 pounds Dry Salt Meat must be sold to raise funds.
The Baptist Sunday School reported 134 attendees and the Methodists 182 with Rev Singleton preaching on Bearers of Burdens. Other services featured Rev Pearce on The Value of Old Testament Studies and Rev McMurry on the Lord's Supper and I Cor 15 14. A farewell to Rev McMurry drew congregational support as pastors gathered in prayer and scripture. A surprise church gathering included a charity haul of flour sugar lard and fruit for parish needs with Miss Eula Logan and J P McKinley highlighted for their helpfulness.
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