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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
1
A fall 1909 store notice invites readers to visit and see stock believed to be the best in Young county. The ad promises right-priced, reliable merchandise and gentlemanly treatment with no bait offers, highlighting special attention to listed items.
These hose are presented as the best choice for school wear for both boys and girls. The ad promises no more worry once purchased. It notes the department occupies its own space with a comfortable rest area for customers, including rocking chairs and settees, inviting shoppers to feel at home during their visit.
G C Kinnebrough died of typhoid fever last Thursday evening in Okeane Oklahoma after about two weeks illness. Remains shipped to Frederick Oklahoma for burial. Wife and one baby girl survive. mother-in-law Mrs J H Fisher attended during illness and funeral. Laura Fisher travelled to Frederick for funeral then to Monday Texas to reopen her school.
J E Harrison died of typhoid fever at his home near Loving on September 1 after four weeks of illness. His body was sent to Graham then Crawford, Texas, for burial in Osage cemetery. A Loying Camp W O W member, he left a young wife and several relatives. The Leader offers sympathy.
Laborers are being secured in Graham Lubbock area for the Rock Island Railroad extension. The track is planned to reach Lubbock in eight months and then extend to Roswell New Mexico, with August 31 as a marker in Waco Texas.
The Graham Public Schools opened on September 6 with both Fourth Street and High School starting at nine. District Attorney P A Martin and others spoke, praising the schools. Attendees praised the district, the board, and teachers, expecting high achievement for Graham and Young County.
A local notice invites residents to the court house for a Big Monday ice cream gathering. The promoteable promo links social time with civic space, aiming to attract families and neighbors to enjoy dessert and community conversation.
District court of Young county met Monday under Judge A H Carrigan with P A Martin as district attorney and E B Norman as clerk. Grand jurors were sworn, D A Ford named foreman, and W E Eddleman sworn as door bailiff. Two misdemeanor bills were returned. criminal docket shows two cases. civil docket short. term expected brief and uneventful.
A ball game is slated for Monday at the Graham diamond to aid the U D C monument fund. Citizens are urged to attend and support the Daughters as teams feature the city’s best players and a good game is expected.
The County Commissioners Court met in special session on Monday and unanimously appointed Prof. R. Lindsey as County Superintendent of public education. The Leader notes his extensive classroom experience, knowledge of country schools, teachers, and patrons, and predicts broad public satisfaction with his elevation.
Mr. 8S. R. Crawford proposed a school library plan at Graham Public Schools. For every dollar pupils raise in six months, he will donate a dollar. Pupils will form library clubs, aiming to create the best town library in Texas, reflecting Mr. Stanford’s continued support.
In a thrilling Friday night tilt at Gra ham Park the Maccabees rallied to beat the L O O F nine 16 to 15 after over two hours of batting and running. Enthusiasm ran high as the final tally showed the Maccabees on top by one run.
The Graham School Board was praised at the opening of the new Graham school building. Visitors called it beyond expectation, equal to any in design and arrangement. The superintendent noted the board’s loyal, liberal, enthusiastic service without remuneration and urged public support for the schools.
The ladies of the Methodist church will serve ice cream at the courthouse on Monday afternoon September 18 1909. Come for good cream and cake and support the church event.
The Clay County election swung dry by an overwhelming majority, around 200 votes. Wichita may follow as McMartin predicts the 20th district to be dry within six months. Childress County also voted dry last Saturday by about 500 in favor, with antis winning only one precinct.
Rainfall in August reaches 5.4 inches in Young County per observer C. W. Johnson, the highest since recordkeeping began six years ago. The heavy rain boosts cotton growth with bolls forming and several bales already shipped from Graham, while droughty regions push prices up, promising a favorable end to the season for local farmers.
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