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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
1
A local store promotes its fresh summer inventory across all departments. The Millinery section is highlighted along with other departments showcasing the season’s newest and most fashionable offerings. The note enumerates a sample of new goods recently added.
W. W. Bennett, convicted of rape and sentenced to twenty five years, escaped from the district jail last Saturday night. Sheriff Wallace learned at sunup that an intruder unlocked the door and freed Bennett. investigators traced him to his former home near Belknap before losing the trail and suspending the search.
Mrs Tom Lamar died at her city home last Thursday afternoon and her remains were buried in Oak Grove cemetery Friday at 3 o clock. Rev Frank E Singleton conducted the services. She leaves a husband and one child, an infant girl four years old. Her father Mr McCowan and his son and daughter arrived from Haskell county after the death. Mrs Lamar was a member of the Christian church and greatly esteemed by our people. We extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives.
R G Hallam known as The Square Dealer promotes Graham Ice Company cold storage and ready-to-ship fresh meats. He invites orders for dinner today highlighting quality and rapid service.
An advertisement lists mens bleached drill elastic seam drawers that resist ripping and Balbriggan under shirts in short or long sleeve styles. Porosknnt underwear described as standard lightweight wear is offered. Prices shown: 50 cents each.
A safe at R. S. Delong's Eliasville store was blown open last Friday night. about $190 in cash disappeared with $123 belonging to the W. O. W. of Eliasville and $65 to Mr. Delong. Entry was via the rear door with a 20-penny-nail sized bore and a fuse. No suspects identified, private papers and notes left behind. Earl Wallace suffered a severe arm injury at Sugar Hollow oil well when a set screw snagged his coat sleeve as he started the engine. his brother M A Wallace took him for treatment and he is expected to recover use of his arm.
Citizens of Olney failed to stop the Commissioners Court from levying the special road tax on the county valuation. Judge Carrigan in Henrietta denied the injunction, clearing the way for the tax and promised better roads for Young County.
District Attorney P A Martin traveled to Henrietta on Monday to attend district court. He will handle ongoing prosecutions and participate in scheduled hearings. The visit underscores active legal proceedings in the district court calendar.
Mr Charles Johnson and Miss Gertrude E Gilmore were married at the bride's mother's home in this city at 730 Sunday evening The groom, well known in the county, was previously with Graham Telephone Company for about two years The bride, a popular local schoolteacher, will be missed in social circles The newlyweds left yesterday for Olney where they will reside Congratulations from friends and neighbors.
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