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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
1
Despite strong fall sales the store announces more shipments of dress goods suitings waists ladies skirts hats jackets belts and assorted novelties. Sixteen courteous salespeople ensure prompt service as they highlight the newest fashions.
The advertisement showcases new stock from Hamilton-Brown featuring men and boys hats alongside shoes. It highlights up-to-date styles with prices from 75 cents upward in Graham.
W A George died Thursday morning at his Tank Valley home. His remains were brought to Graham Saturday for burial in Oak Grove Cemetery at 11 oclock. Formerly of Pickens County, South Carolina, he moved from Rusk County, Texas, about four years ago. He was a respected husband and father, with wide esteem in the community. The bereaved relatives receive sympathy from many friends.
J. R. Brown known as Dad Brown died at his brother’s Fort Worth home last Thursday morning. He was a longtime popular Fort Worth restaurant man and father to Mrs. C. G. Woolfolk and stepfather of Mrs. J. L. Flint, with strong county ties and frequent visits to the area.
W P Stinson, back from McKinney, reports purchasing two fine registered Poland China hogs from H E Singleton and plans to bring them home to Eliasville by Saturday. Stinson raises only registered stock and believes nothing is too good for the Young county farm. Singleton, a leading state hog breeder, has won first prizes for years at fairs with his Poland China hogs.
The Graham Concert band presents the fifth Lyceum event with Sunshine Hawks a famed humorous lecturer at the Court House next Monday night Reserved seats are on sale Vaughan's jewelry store General admission 35 cents Those attending the first show know the quality of talent fans should arrive early L C Pearson visits town to organize a Modern Brotherhood of America lodge U D C met at Nora Sloan s home last Thursday with few due to bad weather Sloan to attend Terrell convention December 1st Next month the U D C meets Nov 2nd Thursday at Mrs Widmayer s residence
To Close Thanksgiving. We, the undersigned merchants agree to close our stores on Thanksgiving day. Names listed include Graham Tailor Shop, Morrison & Co., Dry Goods Groceries and Furniture, Graham Hardware Co, Graham National Bank, Beckham National Bank, and numerous local merchants and firms.
County teachers gathered for the institute with many attendees noting it as the best ever held. The writers expected data from several parties and could not include a full write up in this issue, promising a complete report next week.
Miss Golda Willis hosted the 11th grade class Tuesday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Morris. A few guests attended and the event featured progressive games and music. Refreshments were served as attendees expressed thanks for the Morris hospitality.
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