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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
1
Dependon store invites customers to visit and view stock in person. Experienced salespeople will assist, with claims of honest representations and money savings. April 1912 stock includes millinery, oxfords, and dress goods with broad selection and competitive prices.
The Arnold well nears 1800 feet with positive oil indications and plan to drill to 2500 feet if needed. Other fields near Electra and Moran show depths around 2300–2400 feet. Town fuel potential discussed if oil misses pay, plus field development optimism. Also obituaries and school trustee election updates.
News from the county reports early week activity as work begins on oil wells. Equipment for sinking sixteen wells has shipped and will be in operation soon, signaling new oil town prospects in the area.
The protracted meeting at the Methodist Church opened Sunday with Rev. Bowman delivering a morning sermon as Rev. F L Hutchison arrived late. Evening messages by Hutchison and Bowman urged personal salvation and active witnessing amid strong church cooperation. The revival, though interrupted by a storm Tuesday, continues with fervent support. J L Woods the jeweler remains ill.
A quiet early morning ceremony united Miss Linda Forte of Memphis and Mr. J Oscar Mabry of Nashville at the Matthews residence. Rev J Hall Bowman officiated as la France and Bridesmaids roses decorated the intimate setting. The couple left for Dallas en route to Memphis after a wedding breakfast. A dinner party for the couple followed. The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce announces a booster train trip to Graham on Monday May 13 with sixty Fort Worth boosters and a sixteen piece brass band to greet and host visitors.
A miscellany shower benefits Buckner Orphans Home will be held Saturday May 11 from 3 to 6 and 7 to 10 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs S R Jeffery. Everybody welcome.
At a Monday session, Supt. Edgar McLendon was reelected to lead Graham schools for another year. The article lauds his administration, notes progress, and mentions plans to affiliate with the State University. It reports on recent local sports scores and a toddler injury at a South Oak street home.
One day late due to a combination of matters and the editor's illness. The publication promises to be on time next week and deliver full news.
Mrs Davis, described as a pleasant old resident, has departed the city to return to her home in Fort Worth leaving relatives in the area regretful.
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