Dependon Store Promotes Dry Goods Lead
Local store advertises stronger dry goods sales in competition with Graham while promising reliable values and steady stock across broad selections.
24 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
1
Local store advertises stronger dry goods sales in competition with Graham while promising reliable values and steady stock across broad selections.
The City Council purchased five hundred feet of Eu reka hose and a light hose cart last Tuesday to speed firefighting in business districts. The old fire wagon with one thousand feet of hose remains ready for larger calls, while the new cart allows rapid deployment to any part of town. This investment aims to cut response time and reduce damages in case of fire.
The Toyah Enterprise reports the October 9 1912 home marriage of Stephen D Ford and Zillah Freeman at the Duncan residence. Rev A Miller officiated. Ford, a former Toyah cashier, was promoted to Abilene after steady work. Zillah is praised for her character. The notice also notes local social updates and seasonal weather hints.
The Golden Rule Sunday School members hosted an oyster supper at a Mountainside Hotel on Friday evening October 18 to celebrate pledges to excel in Sunday School. Forty five guests attended including G B Hall and wife and Elias J L Allison of Hedley Texas.
C D Brewton reports from the week that Young County surpasses neighboring counties in crops with abundant feed and heavy cotton yields. Fruit storage and canning reduce living costs while the pecan crop boosts bank deposits. P K Deats leaves Albany for a banker role in Graham. praised as a progressive, ambitious young man.
The church of Christ in this city announces next Sunday morning and evening services conducted by Pastor Rev. J. F. Pursley. Cor dial invitation extended to everyone to attend.
Mrs J T Wilkins suffered severe bruises after a mistaken doorway sent her down cellar stairs at a friend's home. She has been bedridden but is expected to recover fully, with daughter Mrs Caldwell assisting from Fort Worth.
W. H. Sherwood of near New Castle died in Jack county on October 2 and was buried October 14 at Olney. He had lived in the area seven years and was highly respected. A member of I O O F and Rebecka lodges at Orth, he leaves an aged wife and widespread community sympathy.
Notice to Tax Payers lists tax collection visits at Loving on Saturday November 2 Olney on Monday November 4 Newcastle on Tuesday November 5 and Eliasville on Friday November 8.
G W Carlton longtime Young county farmer pilots peanuts as livestock feed in sandy soils near Fort Belknap arguing the Spanish peanut fatten hogs horses and cattle. He notes a small patch could yearly supply meat for a large family and enhance local farming income. Fall Breaks Left Arm in Pecans Bismarck Bower broke an arm and dislocated a wrist after a fall from a pecan tree near Johnson grove leaving him unable to work for weeks.
W M Ward and Mrs L P Her ring were married at the court house at 2 o clock this evening with Rev R Lindsey officiating. Donors to the Buckner Orphans Home box are asked to send contributions to Mrs S S Crawford by Friday morning. the box will be packed and sent to the depot Friday evening.
The Woodmen of the World host a Halloween ball on October 31 featuring supper from 7 to 10, an orchestra, fortune telling, masquerade antics, and prize awards for best costumes. Tickets cost 10 cents with 50 cent oysters served. proceeds support paying off the Nall indebtedness.
Mr and Mrs Joe Mabry came home last night after a trip visiting Hamilton and Dallas They were away for several days and reported a pleasant journey with no incidents.
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