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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
1
A promotional piece touts a fair comparison of stock and asserts the store offers complete classy stylish-PLUS merchandise. It claims the lowest prices and high customer satisfaction with new and returning customers, inviting shoppers to buy locally. It lists proud departments and public patronage.
An advertisement claims a larger selection of stylish hats for ladies than any house in the West. It emphasizes special exclusive styles designed by a tastemaker and promises reasonable prices to attract customers.
Store invites all in town to view athletic underwear selections with prices to assist purchases. Friendly greeting promises a look and a few prices to help customers decide, whether buying or not.
Baptist Sunday School Rally Day May 14 featured Rev house urging prohibition amid a strong home focused message. Evening evangelistic sermon The Instrumentality of the Word in Conversion. Methodist Sunday School 184. Rev Singleton spoke on Railroads and the Kingdom and Serving the Lord with Gladness in the evening. Christians 142. Rev Pearce reported convention at Ft Worth and preached Admonitions with one new member. Presbyterians 108 with Mother's Day program and evening sermon on Elijah by Dr Jno McLean.
At the court house on Friday May 26 at 8:30 p.m. C. J. Hall, the eloquent Californian, will speak in behalf of a Dry State. The State Prohibition Committee marked out his itinerary and this date falls during commencement season. This is the only date available for those who possibly can hear this eloquent speaker. Don’t forget to come.
The Band expresses gratitude to Graham High School pupils for a Thursday night benefit at the opera house on May 4. Net proceeds of 72 dollars have cleared their instrument debt and left the band in good shape for summer. The band pledges to return favors to the students whenever asked.
The Dorcas Society of the Baptist church met on Thursday May 11 at Mrs Crawford's home. Five sewing machines operated, four provided by The Jno. E. Morrison Co. Twenty three ladies attended and thirty five garments were completed. Hostess served ham salad sandwiches and chocolate with help from Mesdames Farmer Butts and Miss Kramer. The missionary society plans to meet with Mrs Carmack on the 25th.
Mrs V R Jordan died at her home near Newcastle last Monday morning at about 10 oclock after a period of ill health. She was interred in Newcastle cemetery Tuesday at 4 pm. A member of the Methodist church for over twenty five years she lived a consecrated Christian life. She leaves a husband four sons and two daughters with broad county sympathy.
The school board met on Thursday May 11 and elected Superintendent Edgar McLendon for another year. McLendon has led the district for five years and is praised for an efficient administration. The schools are described as on a much better basis and Graham’s public school system is held up as among the best.
The band concert at the park last Friday night drew strong crowds and the ladies of the Christian church disposed of all cream and cake. Two members will be away on a month long visit, delaying the season opener to after June 15, with concerts set for every Friday night starting then.
The Commissioners Court adjourned a quarterly session after examining county accounts and approving usual charges. Equalization raised county tax values by about 300000. a May 29 hearing will review追加 renditions. Court supplied Diptheria Antitoxin to residents at cost, free for the poor. Bonds approved for Lamar Loving Briar Branch school districts. Graham High School graduation set for May 25-26, 1911 at First Baptist Church with a detailed program of essays, orations, music, and diplomas.
Judge and Mrs Geo H McLaren R E Lynch and wife B 8 Doty and daughter Miss Lucile Mrs M L Manning Mr and Mrs Chas Widmayer Judge and Mrs J W Akin and Mr and Mrs A A Morrison and Miss Annie Morrison traveled to Breckenridge last Monday evening to assist in conferring the Good Samaritan degree of the Eastern Star. They report a most delightful trip and that they were royally entertained at a banquet after the conferring of the degree.
J Z Chandler died at his Connor Creek home last Monday morning. His remains were laid to rest in Finns cemetery at 4 PM Tuesday. A pioneer settler, he was known for kindness and family devotion. He leaves a wife and many grown children, with wide sympathy from friends.
True Public School pupils present Arthur Eustace a Mother’s Love a strong temperance drama in five acts at the Opera House Saturday night May 20 proceeds go to the True school fund home talent cast well known actors general admission 25 cents reserved seats 35 cents attendance urged by the community
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