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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
1
Evangelist Coale concludes a ten day revival in Graham drawing one of the largest congregations in memory. About fifty conversions and a $224.50 bank offering followed Sunday services. The event, praised for harmony and high citizenship, fills every chair with praise for the choir and organizers.
The State versus H. C. Daniel resulted in a not guilty verdict after a swifte r jury deliberation of about thirty minutes. Daniel claimed self defense and was acquitted amid strong mitigating factors. The case drew wide attention in Graham and Newcastle with Judge Kay and J. W. Akin representing the defense and P. A. Martin for the State. The courtroom was filled during Friday’s lengthy argument.
Up to noon last Tuesday the Rock Island had shipped 862 bales of cotton. This only represents a small portion of the staple brought to Graham this season as many farmers store cotton to await better prices. Credit to W. H. Staton, secretary of Grahams Commercial Club.
The Jones Brothers Wild West show performed twice last Thursday evening and night to crowded tents. The Japanese Troupe impressed, though some patrons preferred the Wild West acts. Overall the show was very good and expected to draw another large crowd if revived soon.
A newspaper asks contributors to submit articles by Tuesday noon to avoid late presses. It explains that late copy, especially from country correspondents, delays publication to Saturday evening unless items are of special importance. It also invites urgent calls to the newspaper at its expense.
The Firemen's Band will give a concert at their stand in the park tomorrow night. Everybody is invited including the rowdy kids if they behave themselves.
The Graham Live Stock Land Commission Company reports their eastern representative expects a car of Jersey cows to reach Graham between the 4th and 10th of October. Demand at the Jacksboro Creamery is strong and they seek our cream-producing cows, with fair prices offered. Notify the Commission Company to get in on the first car.
Herron leads county corn effort with ears and a forecast of several hundred bushels this year. The piece notes local farmers like Herron and Old Young county’s resilience in dry years, tending to save grain for a rainy day.
Last Saturday night shortly after midnight a fire was discovered in two bales of cotton in the Graham Cotton yard. The alarm was turned in and the fire company arrived quickly, extinguishing the blaze. Both bales were badly damaged with about half the staple remaining usable. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Leader urges subscribers to prepay for a full year, offering the Citizen Star free for one year to the first 100 who pay up to January 1 next year. The Star, a Fort Worth weekly farm paper, costs 50 cents yearly but is promoted as worth a dollar to farmers. Sample copies are available.
Attention Rebekahs. The Rebekah Degree members are earnestly requested to attend the next regular meeting on October 4. Important business for all. N. G.
Mrs. James A. Davis of Gainsville visits sister Mrs. W C Harrell. Ben B. Cain of Dallas, superintendent and general manager of the G T and W Ry Co, is in town this week handling legal matters for his company.
Samuel J Furr and Margerett Weilenman were joined in marriage at the home of her parents west of Newcastle at five last Sunday evening September 25. Rev J L Roach of Olney officiated. The couple, popular in Flint Creek with many friends across the county, receive congratulations and best wishes.
A district court session listed several cases called for trial or under advisement. Z. T. Lowery v. G. T. & W. Ry involves damages from a fire linked to a locomotive. R. M. Todd v. C. V. Connor seeks specific performance. George Grubbs v. Mrs. C. A. Slater asks to establish a boundary. Mrs. Maud Gardner v. Arch Gardner is a divorce suit granted. Will O Neal v. Mrs. Hattie O Neal divorce granted. Bell & Rath v. Deiter was called for trial this morning.
A cuff button belonging to an Elk was lost on Graham streets last Tuesday. A reward will be paid to the finder who returns it to this office.
Mrs. O. B. Hutchison, and her two children Owen and Elizabeth, of Olney, are visiting relatives in Graham this week.
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