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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
2
The Leader announces subscription rates and publication details for Graham Texas with standard post office registration. Treasurer billing notes include One Year and Six Months options and pricing, under editor Prank H Bowron.
The piece argues against fears that statewide prohibition would instantly close all saloons in Graham and other counties. It explains that local option laws remain until 1912 when the legislature enacts penalties for the state law. If prohibition fails, no change occurs. if it passes, the entire state becomes dry.
Readers weigh in on whether the charismatic Joe and Charley can win support while African American voters face questions about backing a saloon ban. The piece notes accusations of past misconduct and differing stances on prohibition in Texas.
Charley Jake Joe and Oscar join two senators one Governor and a professional lobbyist in a push to close the saloon. The action centers on a reform effort led by political and business figures to remove the saloon from the town.
The Ladies Missionary Society met with Mrs. Crawford on May 4 with sixteen members. Mrs. Crawford led devotional reading John 15 and a prepared Joshua lesson. A free will offering of $10.55 was collected. Mrs. Aynesworth from Childress attended. Next meeting set with Mrs. Carmack on May 24.
Bring your sewing machine to C Short's Gun Shop for repair. A skilled fixit man can repair all kinds of machines.
The piece parallels Colquitt Texas and ex Governor Patterson Tennessee for appointing loyalists and using pardons, cites Jim Keeton and a Clay county case, and questions Texas voters about ousting whiskey rule. It also reports the death of Mrs. Trudie Coffman after an appendicitis operation at St Joseph's Infirmary with details of her family and character.
The writer urges establishing prohibition clubs at every schoolhouse in Young County to unite men women and youth in support of abolishing the saloon. Clubs should meet twice monthly maintain membership rolls and actively canvass voters to ensure dry counties prevail on election day. The outcome hinges on grassroots effort statewide.
Young ladies of Young County are invited to apply in writing to the County Superintendent. Applications must reach the President by June 1 1911. Entrance conditions will be announced when the application is received. R Lindsey County Superintendent Young County Texas.
John Martin announces the living colt will stand the season at Loving Harris and Simmons Livery Stable with terms ten dollars to insure.
Adjoining city of Graham for sale cheap one mile northwest of Court House on It Creek. Good deep water holes and fine virgin timber. Part rich bottom land ideal for truck farming with abundant water. Also for lease. Address W P Stewart Jermyn Tex.
The commencement sermon will be preached by Dr. W T Rouse of the First Baptist Church Graham Texas on May 21 at 11 o clock. Graduation exercises follow on May 25 and 26 in the First Baptist Church Graham Texas. Edgar McLendon, Supt of Public Schools.
The Bryan municipal sewerage project has completed the septic tank and laid 2000 feet of the main trunk line. The system is expected to be ready for use in the business district within thirty days.
A misc shower for Buckner Orphans' Home is set for Saturday afternoon May 20 from to 6 and from 8 to 10 at the residence of Mrs S R Jeffrey. Friends of Buckner Orphans' Home are invited to donate any items of value for the orphans. The event acknowledges Gra ham supporters and welcomes all who wish to contribute.
A model Christian Endeavor prayer meeting is set for May 14 at 7 p m led by C B Jones. Readings include Psalm 61 5 8 and verses by memory with named readers Richard Price Nat Price Mary Hudson Estelene Price. Leader remarks pledge repetition and a two minute essay on why keep the pledge and how to keep it with named participants. One sentence testimonials and a Mizpa benediction end the service.
A church group invites neighbors to a May 11 gathering at Mr Hudson's residence from evening until night. Attendees may contribute what they deem the vittels worth.
The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met May 4 at Mrs. Jnc E Morrison's home with strong turnout. They approved a tacky party for May 1 at 8 pm at Mrs Hudson's residence, inviting costumes and light refreshments. New members Mesdames Kay and Bryan joined. visitors included Mesdames H L Morrison and L T Elliott. Mrs Norman will host next.
A letter from D. Spivey as a nursery representative offering stock and goods adapted to the country. The author pledges satisfaction and encourages response for available selections.
The High School will preach a commencement sermon Sunday May 21 1911 at 11 a m at the Graham Texas Baptist church. All city congregations are cordially invited to attend this service.
An advertisement from Stovall Land & Loan of Olney Texas states they loan money on farms and ranches at the best rates with low expense. They buy, take up and extend vendor lien notes and invite Abstracts with full particulars. They are exclusive agents for leading companies that lend their own money.
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