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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
1
Sunday services at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches drew good crowds and offerings for missions. Sermons from Romans and Proverbs highlighted faith and soul-winning, with notable music and a duet performance. An installation sermon is planned next Sabbath by Dr. French of Fort Worth and Rev. H. A. Austin of Weatherford.
At the district court term H B Graham was appointed receiver of the Graham Steam Laundry replacing Cole. He discharged B G Woods from the firm and Woods moved to remove him citing incompetency and partiality. Judge Martin overruled the motion, ruling the receiver competent and that the court must not dictate employment decisions.
The Graham Ice Plant is purchased by Hallam and Jones Brewton who will overhaul the facility at season's end. They plan to install up to date machinery and reliable systems, employ a machinist to supervise, and ensure pure chemicals for healthy ice water.
Local coverage notes no further open air band concerts this season, with May 15 to September 15 as the active period. A late month concert at the opera house is planned, aiming to raise funds for the band and keep the organization solvent through winter.
Gilma Yelanda Akers two year old daughters of Mr and Mrs H P Akers from Fish Creek joined a baby show at the courthouse with their grandmother and aunts. The trio weighed twenty nine to thirty four pounds and were photographed at Chisms Studio after winning prizes.
Rev. C. F. Pearce resigned as pastor of the Christian Church here last Sunday to accept a call from the First Christian Church at Port Arthur Texas the first of November. He and his family won esteem confidence and love during their two years here and will be greatly missed.
The Commercial Club hosted the Farmers Union of Young County at the courthouse last Friday. Despite the Pure Food Show drawing crowds away, attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening with speeches by E. B. Mooreland C. W. Junker W. P. Stinson and Judge George H. McLaren. Sandwiches and coffee were served.
A terse note from W. Tidwell & Sons states Sil-ee Crescent and Batavia coffee fees remain uniform over three years, indicating stable pricing across local shops and consistent quality expectations for customers.
A large Monday crowd packed Graham city streets for Trades Day and a baby show. Visitors came from Jack, Archer, Clay, Palo Pinto, Throckmorton, and Stephens counties to enjoy a moving picture show and other attractions, demonstrating the town’s popularity.
The Priscilla Club met Tuesday in the parlor with Mrs. Charles Hutchison and guests Mesdames Rubenkoenig Jones Hudson McHarg and Nowlin. Members completed needle work and enjoyed social chat. Mrs. Hall will host next, and the club accepted an invitation to meet with Miss Annie Morrison Thursday.
Local auto and garage business named Young County Auto and Garage Company appears in a brief notes listing with unspecified activity. The fragment suggests a small enterprise serving vehicle needs in the area.
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