23 May 1907
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
1
Hamilton-Brown Reliable Shoes sold only at this store announces bargains in drummer samples. The ad emphasizes exclusive availability and discounted prices to attract customers to the shop.
A Graham notice describes Norris Lake a mile north of the courthouse, a long shallow body on Mr J B Norris’s land. It notes the dam, waterworks plans, and possible city bonds to supply the town with water. Norris aims to link the city to the lake, build a macadam driveway, and offer boat recreation once the water is settled. Fishing is not yet allowed. the lake holds bass and crappie juveniles.
Graham High School held commencement exercises at the Methodist church Monday evening. Eight students formed the graduating class Nellie Hollingsworth Mary Ellen Finch Annie Carmack Sadie Martin Adele Ford Porter Akin Stephen Ford Roscoe Timmons. The program was well rendered with no errors and received hearty audience praise for a pleasant evening.
Fort Worth amateur nine faced Graham Browns at the Graham diamond last Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday ended 14 to 2 in favor of Graham. Thursday, after a 4 to 4 tie through nine innings, Graham won 5 to 4 in the tenth.
Sheriff Wallace arrested Henry Clark a 16 year old from Arlington on burglary charges after Petty Hallam Co store rear door was forced open. A watch and clothing were taken. He admitted guilt and was jailed on a 1000 bond. Clark’s father arrived from Arlington and said the youth was mentally unbalanced and this was his first offense.
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