Great Fall and Winter Merchandise Showcase
Our store announces a major shift from summer to fall and winter goods with new stock across all departments. Shoppers are invited to act now for first choice on an unbroken assortment at unprecedented prices in Graham and nearby, with savings from eliminating middle man profits. We guarantee first class items and the latest styles, and offer free parcel post with all charges paid.
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Graham
Amadillo
New Mexico
District Court Adjourns After Busy Fall Term
The Thirtieth Judicial District Court finished its business and adjourned on Wednesday. Many cases were tried or continued to the spring term in March. Disposed actions include perjury verdicts of not guilty, several divorces granted, and other civil judgments for plaintiff or defendant as listed. The Presbyterian Ladies hosted a foreign mission meeting focusing on Japan and a proposed central university funded by Mrs. Rockefeller, with Dr. John R. Mott directing.
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John R. Mott
Sunday Services Shine Across Churches
An ideal September 21 day drew good attendance to church services. The Methodist Church week of service drew strong, earnest preaching by Bro Bowman, benefiting attendees. The Christian Endeavor service at the Presbyterian Church was moved to 4 30 for the time being.
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Methodist Church
Bowman
Presbyterian Church
Wounded Man Improves After Street Shooting
Beecher Baker, shot and seriously wounded on a Wednesday afternoon, is improving and expected to be up and about in a few days if his condition remains stable. He can now sit up in a invalid chair.
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Beecher Baker
Correction on Olney Hotel Purchase
The Leader corrects a prior report stating J M Parker bought the Yates Hotel. Parker actually purchased the Central Hotel at Olney and is now operating it.
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The
Leader
J. M. Parker
Yates
Olney
Parker
Central
Corn Show and County Fair set for Graham in October
Merchants back a three day Corn Show and County Fair in Graham October 13 14 and 15 with the Daughters of the Confederacy joining in plans. Prizes will honor best corn potatoes vegetables poultry livestock and crafts. The event aims to be West Texas's largest fair with countywide farmer participation and entertainment each day. The proclamation calls Graham to aid good roads days November 5 6 1913 with civic volunteers improving Precinct No 1 roads.
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Graham
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Young County
West Texas
Northwest/ Texas Medical Association
B. Colquitt
Texas
Ciy
Grahham
Boyd Street
Linotype Breakdown Delays This Week’s Lead
The newspaper explains a linotype breakdown caused a late lead edition. A linotype technician is on site to repair the typesetting equipment.
Family Reunion at the McCloud Home Draws 42 Attendees
A reunion last Sunday at the McCloud residence gathered Rev. J. M. McCloud, ten children including five daughters and five sons, one daughter in law, three sons in law, and seventeen grandchildren. Relatives and friends brought the total to forty two, with all enjoying the day.
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McCloud
J. M. McCloud
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Ladies Home Journal Patterns
Service
R. F. Short & CO. Ee
District Court
State of Texas
Harry Cornelius
Carl Knight
W. Birdwell
Mollie Birdwell
Mra
J. A. Williams
J. M
W. C. Bell
Ruby Throckmorton
J. H. Throckmorton
First National Bank of Olney
J. M. Grace
J. E. Harrell
G. D. Jefferson
Alex Ringhoffer
Annie Ringhoffer
Presbyterian Home Mission Society
Japan
Central Christian University of the
Young County Fair
Gra
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Ment
West
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