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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
1
The store announces new summer merchandise across departments with fresh arrivals in the millinery and other sections. It invites shoppers to explore the latest season’s offerings highlighted by newly opened goods.
Mrs J E J Ford died at her east Graham home last Saturday at 2 pm after weeks of illness. Born Mattie J Britten in Mt Carmel Penn January 14 1867 she came to Texas as a teen and married J B Ford December 22 157 She joined the Baptist church July 24 IN and was a devoted wife mother and Christian. Funeral services were held at 4 50 pm Sunday at home led by Brother G W Black with a large funeral procession to the cemetery.
Last week the superintendent Edgar McLendon was re elected. The board also re elected principal Rider and both Miss Rider and Miss Posten for the same roles. Five positions remain as two more teachers will be added next year.
Advertises men suit styles in blue serge with new patterns. Prices listed at 12.50 and 15 dollars, highlighting affordable options for the season.
The Gra ham High School senior class completed two evenings of commencement in the Baptist church. Monday featured Miss Roberta Akin and Bessie Finch plus Prof J B Taliaferro piano music. Tuesday added readings by Finch and Louise Fulps with strong piano pieces by Laura Martin and the Porters. The event drew praise for talent and school progress, urging community support to make Graham an educational center.
Price Griffith of Olney drowned while swimming with a party on Wilson's ranch near Dun Dee yesterday at 10 30 am. His body was brought to Olney last night and burial is set for today at 10 am. A longtime freight hauler to Olney he was well known and many friends mourn his untimely death.
Present indications show two daily passenger trains into Graham, connecting with Bridgeport main lines. Trains arrive at 1:00 am and 11:30 am, depart 7:00 am and 3:00 pm, improving access to Dallas and Fort Worth papers and regional connections.
Mr. Hendrix Rider teft Thursday for Waco where he will enter school.
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