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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
3
Beginning today and continuing until the first of the month one lot of 65 and 75 cent shirts is offered for 50 cents. A second lot of 85 cent shirts and a mix of 1.00 1.25 and 1.50 value shirts are available at 85 cents. A rare chance to stock up for summer. come early to save at Morrison & Co.
Rev B R Wagner of Farmer visits Graham on Tuesday. R L Reed bitten by water moccasin while seining but uninjured. Tad Tidwell Norman advertise grocer goods and cash discounts. Mrs Alice Lobban Fort Worth visits niece Mrs Carrie Stewart. Local calls for new gates and irrigation piping in park. Dr W A Morris moves office to over Graham National Bank with updated dental tools. Co E Grubbs returns after year in Territory. plans for California may be in mind. Misses Amea and Oma Stark of Jacksboro visiting Mrs Roger Denman.
In a reflective note the editor explains turning over subscription lists to the LTA-DER, consolidating with Elmo Benson’s Democrat, and withdrawing due to fever. He thanks merchants and readers, promises future remarks via the Leader, and notes district events, local hires, mail routes, and political notices from Graham Texas in May 1902.
The County Commissioners Court met with full attendance to set an election for June 7th to determine if intoxicating liquors may be prohibited in the county. They also discussed road matters and two Whisky Creek bridge petitions, with multiple routine items on the docket. Decoration Day program planned for May 31st includes prayers, band music, addresses, and cemetery services. Gab for district judge race rumors center on Jac. C. Kay challenging Judge Carrigan. local gate work at court house park noted. Community notices praise for Charles Tyler the cleaner and dyer, plus church schedules and Y P U programs dated 1902.
The Dallas Commercial Club tours the T. P. route to El Paso, via New Mexico and Texas panhandle to Amarilla, returning via Denver and M. E. T. to Dallas. They visit towns and receive royal entertainment. The LEADER invites a special trip to Graham over the Rock Island in August.
The prominent American author Bret Harte died last week. He was widely admired for his significant contributions to literature and his works are celebrated for enduring influence.
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina was involved in a scuffle in Washington a few days ago where he knocked a man down. Reporters did not obtain the names of those involved. Senator Money’s related fighting case has been dismissed.
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