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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
1
The ad asserts that competitor prices on Gallios Domestics Suitings Cotton Checks and other staples are irrelevant. It guarantees 35 percent savings on all remaining stock from front to back door and invites customers to see for themselves the goods quality style and price.
The Young County fair and corn show closed after three busy days with large crowds, record business for merchants, and strong corn displays. Highlights included band concerts, free picture shows, prize awards, and a postponed Old Fiddles contest due to few entries. The Chautauqua circle met with interest in Greek art and Balkan topics.
The Young County Singing Convention will meet at Padgett on the fourth Sunday October 26. A dinner on the ground is planned and attendees are invited to enjoy music and food.
The Shidies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church met in the Manse with strong attendance. Rev. Hall led devotionals and Mrs. Akin chaired a brief business session. Roll Hall read Scripture passages on knowledge. Home Missions lesson by Mrs. Garrett was well prepared. Next meeting set for the fourth Thursday at Mrs. Akin's home.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist church met Thursday afternoon with twenty ladies present. They opened with song and prayer and studied from the Four Gospels. The group welcomed Mesdames Beckham and Southall, and the mite envelopes added 56.55 to the missionary fund. Next meeting is set for Thursday October 23 with Mrs Beckham and Mrs McCombs leading.
Graham High School boys formed a debating association with Prof. McLbndon as chairman and Joe G. Wootton as temporary secretary. Elected officers include Clint M. Copeland president John W. Fisher vice president Joe G. Wootton secretary and J W Akin treasurer. The group joins the State Debating League and aims for rapid progress.
Jonas Ely left last Thursday for Lafayette Indiana to visit relatives. It is his first trip back to his old home in over twenty years.
The Forty First Semi Annual Session convened October 14 in Graham with large attendance. A strictly scientific program featured papers on obstetrics and gynecology, eye ear nose and throat, and surgery. Weatherford will host the next meeting as doctors praised local hospitality and the Graham Club.
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