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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
1
An early 20th century ad announces a fall sales solicitation promising stock on hand and competitive prices. It emphasizes gentlemanly treatment and reliable goods in Young County with a promise of special attention to key items and no bait offers.
These hose are the best be bought for boys and girls. Price 25c per pair. This department has its own space with a nice rest room for customers. When you visit, you will find rocking chairs and settees to feel at home whether you buy or not.
Last Thursday evening about one hundred eighty feet of shelving in the Graham Hardware Company store on the north side fell. Ninety percent of the stock of queensware and glassware was ruined, with damage over eight hundred dollars. Mr. Vick replaced the order and will display a large stock in a few days.
The Ladies Missionary Society gathered with Mrs H Price with twenty adults and eleven children. Readings prayers and songs were led by several members, plus a collection of 12 dollars and donations to Cottage Home Baylor Belton, B O Home Dallas, Old Ministers Relief, and Church Building Fund. The October meeting is planned with Mrs J T Rickman. Priscilla Club hosted by Mrs J R McCarroll with a guest list and plans to meet September 21 with Mrs W S McJimsey.
Graham Public Schools opened with 417 students in the first week, about 100 more than ever before. Grades range from 46 in first to 87 in second, with 417 total enrollment. The piece touts high standards, university placement, and highly trained teachers.
Mrs John Hughes worsened last Monday requiring another operation. She was taken to Fort Worth by train with her husband and her father F Herron. Dr Sanders, now in Europe, is to return to supervise the procedure likely Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
The grand jury adjourned last Thursday reporting sixteen bills of indictment including one felony and fifteen petty indictments. Judge Carrigan left Friday and will return Monday the 13th. Three criminal cases were continued for the term and civil dockets near completion with expected adjournment before week’s end.
Local talent will present the drama Diamond and Hearts at the opera house on Friday night September 24, drawing community interest and the chance to see a homegrown production.
The U D C presents the comic drama Diamonds and Hearts at the new Graham opera house on Friday night September 24. The well cast home talent promises a polished, entertaining show and supports the U D C’s charitable work. Attend to help make the evening a financial success and draw a big crowd.
G C Boyle of Lone Oak reported striking a 2 foot coal vein at 120 feet and a 4 1/2 foot vein at 170 feet while drilling on his farm near the new railroad. He praised the coal quality and predicted thick deposits across the region. He also expects cotton to yield over a quarter bale per acre. In other notes Newcastle Register editor J M Warren visited Graham. Joe Mabry left for Christian College Enid. Leon Slaughter left Graham Drug Co for Bowie. District Knights of Pythias meeting in Texas district 82 hosted by J T Rickman featured reports, ceremonies, and a well attended social with cake and cream.
The ladies of the United Daughters of the Confederacy thank the ball boys and patrons for the benefit game at the ball park last Friday evening. They also thank Mr. R M Todd for advertising help via announcements and pictures at the Majestic. No profits were realized due to rain.
Graham announces the completion of a new opera house with the upcoming season featuring Diamonds and Hear's. The venue promises a clave of entertainment as the curtain rises on the debut program.
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