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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
3
In a defiant message from Sing Sing, Lettie Lorrie proclaims innocence and laments a ruined reputation. He urges East Side youths to learn from his mistakes, honoring faith and family while warning that the gunmen will pay for crimes they did not commit.
The Terrell election law for the Democratic Primary to be held in Young County on July 25 1914 requires candidates to file written applications with Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee by June 13. Applications available from County Clerk D D Cusenbary. The committee will meet June 15 in Graham to prepare the ballot and select election judges and assess campaign expenses. A. W. Kay chairs. D. D. Casenbary is secretary treasurer. Also notes a cotton sale: L T Howler sold 1158 bales to a Dallas firm for 5660 dollars last week, the county's largest cotton deal this season.
The Iton Biscuit Company plans a large Texas district warehouse at Fort Worth, establishing the city as the state’s main distribution point and centralizing all business within Texas.
A wartime clubbing deal previews the Daily and Sunday Star Telegram with Handy Almanac Encyclopedia and Atlas for 2.35 until December 15. The Leader can be added for 15 cents more. Limited time and order urged.
Mrs. Jessie Fisher is requested for all dressmaking at the residence of Mrs. Susa Moore. This notice directs clients to seek Mrs. Fisher for sewing services at Moore's address.
A Tuesday afternoon event at Mrs Widmayer's home welcomed Many Graham ladies and guests of the Priscilla Club. Guests pinned state nicknames, enjoyed music by Mrs Wood and two vocal numbers, needlework, and refreshments. Mrs A A Morrison won a national colors pin cushion in a state and country names contest.
The note from E. C. Stovall claims he has $30,000 ready to place and seeks an investment or loan arrangement. The message references Stovall and a potential partner named Loah, though details are unclear and names appear garbled.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church held its regular Thursday meeting on April 30 with twelve members present. The session opened with song and prayer, followed by Sister George Miller reading Titus chapter 2. The Prodigal Son lesson was discussed as part of the study. The next gathering on May 7 will be at Grandma Washburns home with the keyword faithful.
A solid gold cuff engraved with the name Bertha was lost on Graham streets last Monday. The finder is asked to return it to this office.
Obituary recalls Elder J D Hopkins born February 22 1846 near Albany Kentucky died of pellagra in 1914 at Knox City Texas aged about sixty eight. A longtime Primitive Baptist pastor and prolific preacher, he united with Old School Baptists in 1895 and later with the Little Flock ministers. Survived by five children and his widow. services led by Yarbrough and Coman at Sweetwater burial there.
Advertisement promises refunds on corsets Madam Grace or American Beauty after a four week trial if not satisfactory. The notice emphasizes purchase price refund and trial period.
The Sheriff of Young County Texas will sell on the first Tuesday in June 1914 before the courthouse door in Graham property Dot No 1 in Block 11 College Addition to Graham held by J E Stone to satisfy a judgment for 325.10 in favor of D G Vick plus costs. D H Brown Sheriff signs the notice dated May 5 1914.
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