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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
Streets buzz over who reached the pole first Cook or Peary while the store touts its sale items Silk dresses corded effects at 65c to 1.25 a yard Lady's cloaks priced 12 to 30 dollars Fall hats arrive daily Millinery busy delivering Hats worn by tired mothers benefit from durable linen-thread hose four pairs lasting four months at 25 cents per pair
The girt messenger of death visits our neighborhood as Doris DeLong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe DeLong, dies at 2 a.m. on Thursday. Present at the time were her parents, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. S. DeLong of Hiasville, and other relatives. The child had shown signs of recovery before the end came as a crushing blow to the family. Burial took place at Eliasville cemetery last Thursday evening. Newcastle Register.
Carpenters will start work on the J. L. Flint residence next week. When finished, Graham will have another fine home, a two story modern structure with thirteen rooms and its own water-works system. The lots are among the most beautiful in Graham, promising one of the city's prettiest houses.
Young County participates in the Sunday School Rally on October 17 as Texas Sunday Schools mobilize a record one million believers. Citizens are urged to attend and support the initiative at the front ranks of this enterprise.
Mrs John Hughes underwent an operation at St Joseph Infirmary in Fort Worth last Saturday. She was very low for a day but is now doing well. Her parents Mr and Mrs Fr Herron and Miss Linnie Herron were with her and returned home Tuesday night. Friends here are glad she is improving and expect she may return home in a few weeks.
Perry P Carter died at his father's home L C Carter north of town on Friday September 17 after several weeks illness from typhoid fever. His body was buried that evening in Oak Grove Cemetery.
A temperance rally presided by A F Stewart attracted a large audience at the Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon. District attorney Martin and Rev Edward Owers of the Christian church delivered short addresses. The choir provided special music.
The reception committee of the Jecksboro Carnival announces events from October 4 to 9 and invites residents of Young and neighboring counties, especially Graham, to attend. W. P. Stewart serves as Chairman.
A Morocco folding purse containing a $10 bill a $2 bill over three dollars in silver and several stamp pictures along with street tax receipts. Finder is urged to return it to this office for a reward.
Local talent presented Diamonds and Hearts at the opera house for the U D C last Friday night. Performers were well cast with no need for cue corrections and the plot engaged the audience from the start. The dramatic company, led by Graham, showed standout local talent and the U D C cleared over $100 from the event.
J J Cantwell, a pioneer settler and respected Markley citizen, died at his son's Royalton home last Thursday. His remains were buried in Markley cemetery Friday evening. He was an active Baptist Church member for years and known as a devout Christian gentleman. The Leader offers condolences to the family.
The County Clerk Norman reports marriage licenses issued since last notice including R. C. Tant and Miss Isabelle Chadwick, and W. C. Holt and Miss Carrie Ogletree.
The Loving home on South Elm Street woke to a early dawn wedding as Edwin Smith Graham and Mary Ellen Loving were united in holy matrimony by Rev. Frank E. Singleton. The ceremony was simple and intimate with immediate family present. The couple left for Dallas then Galveston and Cuba, returning by October 22. Mary Ellen Loving, daughter of Oliver Loving, is well known in Graham. Edwin Smith Graham is the late Col. E S Graham's youngest son.
On Sunday in Graham Texas sealed bids are invited for County Treasurer or Depository of Young County Public School Funds for two years. Bidders compete by highest interest rate on daily balances and must post a bond. The county reserves the right to reject all bids. Sept 20 1909 E W Fry. Mrs Hardin left Sunday for Naples. Confederate Veterans meeting at Majestic Theater featured talks music and remarks.
The old Court House on the west side of the square is operating as a pool hall. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the undersigned for details and terms of sale.
Newcastle men caused damage to state peace after a Sunday fight in Wichita reportedly sparked by a bottle of liquor. Local officials investigate the incident and seek details.
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