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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
1
Fall opening extends a hearty invitation to ladies in Young and adjoining counties to attend the Fall and Winter opening of the Ladies' Millinery and Dress Goods store. The event promises new season goods and styles to attract shoppers.
State of Texas vs B A Caldwell ends in not guilty verdict due to lack of corroboration. Shockley vs Western Union damages award of 500 dollars for failure to deliver obituary telegram. Two divorces reportedly reconciled. Judge Carrigan plans to return for State vs A P Stewart next week. court to Archer City in October.
The local Daughters of Rebekah lodge marked its 57th founding anniversary last Sunday afternoon at Woodman Hall. Noble Grand Mrs. W. H. Logan gave the welcome, Past Grand Mrs. Mary L. Manning spoke on the order’s history, with short addresses by P. A. Martin and J. L. Williamson, readings by Mary Henderson and Pearl Mandeville, and musical numbers by P. A. Martin, Emma Johnson, Neweta Flint and Lovella Eddleman. The event drew a large crowd and was enjoyed by all.
The contract to build a steel bridge across Salt Creek at the foot of North Oak Street was awarded to M. B. Hasil Jr of Dallas last Saturday. The bridge will be 110 feet long and completed by November 1. It will sit above the high water mark to ensure safety and will provide a fine road for Graham.
M Thomas died in a Fort Worth hospital last Tuesday morning and his body was shipped to Throckmorton for burial today. He had been in frail health for a year and had been under Fort Worth physicians for two months. He was a son of I N Thomas and left many friends here.
On September 20 at Ming Bend church a ceremony united J. D. Butler and Betty Aynesworth and Charlie Newby and Bettie Gibbs in marriage. A reception followed at W. L. Newby’s home with a generous feast. All are well known in the county and have each earned a prize. May life’s path be filled with flowers for them. R. L. Alcorn.
Hon. J. W. Wiggins, owner of the Wiggins block in Breckenridge, visited our office after a San Antonio trip and the Newcastle lot sale. He stated in his hometown that Breckenridge has every reason to expect a railroad soon. Vaughan & Co. advertise fine candies.
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