Graham LeapER and Local Notices Advertise Shoppe and Travel
The Texas Farm and Ranch and the Gra ham LeapER promote a one year ad at $2.00 cash in advance. Bob Harris of Seymour Jewelers advertises repair services at Ryus Drug Store. G B Jewel now with Floyd Shock Co Dallas stationary, W R Benedict becomes a traveling salesman for the firm. Col Guthrie of Jack County engages with Graham railroad prospects. Photographs available soon. school trip recollected with professors left out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm and Ranch
Graham Leaper
Bob Harris
Seymour Jeweler
Ryus’ Drug Store
G. B. Jewel
Floyd Shock & Co
Dallas
W. R. Benedict
Col. Guthrie
Jack County
Graham
Ready for the Railroad and workshop services advertised
The notice proclaims Greko and Jowell offering blacksmith and woodwork on short notice with a promise of first class materials and guaranteed work. The piece blends a town picnic anecdote and a humorous take on April Fools and rent notices, noting debt collection and monthly financial pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greko & Jowell
Cultivators Harrows Plows Wagons At Low Prices
J. B. Noorts advertises a large stock of cultivators harrows plows and wagons with low prices and invites a call to inspect. Miss Lois Farmer of Farmer is visiting friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Noorts
Lois Farmer
Farmer
Canton Clipper Cultivator and Plow Sale in Texas
From Canton Hl the celebrated all steel Canton Clipper line including cultivator cotton and corn planters disk harrows plows sweeps and related tools will be sold at the lowest price. Call at J C Short's Graham Texas. Jonas Ely moved to J B Allen property in eastern town Tuesday. Graham grows despite kickers and grumblers. Many Grahamites attended the fifth Sunday meeting in Goose Neck Bend last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Georgia
Jonas Ely
J. B. Allen
Goose Neck Bend
Notice to Buyers and Debtors Public Notice
Take notice to pay for goods within 80 to 60 days or as arranged. Indebted parties urged to call and settle for cash purchases. J C Short signs. Mabry is ill. Lost box of six comic slides near Graham. Reward offered. Eld N P Moore and visitors noted. Isaac Allen building a residence in town. Eld C Farmer visiting from Farmer. Weather warm and crops growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Short
Graham
Center Ridge
A. J. Ginson JR
Box. O
Texas
Court notes reveal convictions, new trials, and local civic updates
The Federal Court adjourned after two cases. Jas T Ligon’s cattle larceny trial was dismissed on a new-trial ruling, Ed Wood received a year for assault to murder, and a Derickson case on a reward for Boone Marlow moved to next term. Local society reports cover Phi Sigma meetings, jail repairs, and town travel as movers head north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. T. Ligon
Ed. Wood
Chester
Derickson Et. al
O. G. Denson
Boone Marlow
Justice Court
Advertised Letters and Local Notices From Graham Texas
Post Office at Graham Texas lists letters uncalled for to be sent to Dead Letter Office in Washington City after March 31 1889. Includes names Anderson Gaines Bowers Ricketts Brown Summers Griffin Walling and others. Also notes neighbor Jacksboro seeks Pacific and Southeastern lines and requests midway stations between Graham and Dallas. Sigma Literary Society program on April 12 1889 features B T Gardner address Texas debates suffrage and recitations with several participants. Also Garden Seeds onion sets offered by local merchants J C Short and W W Harnden Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Texas
Washington City
Ph! Sigma Literary Society
B. T. Gardner
Leroy D. Ryus
Geo. G. Matkin
Will Blakey
James White
Hall Morrison
Dail y notes from South Bend area April 1 1889
News from Young county residents recounts local life. Mr T A Dole Kirtley returns from Mexico and Ifo adapts to Spanish talk. Mrs Melvina Kirtley dies at 68 leaving eight children and many mourners. The South Bend Idd session ends, drought survivor Glasgow Ficklin returns, and local wood theft recurs across county lines.
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Whitmire
T. A
Dole) Kirtley
Mexico
Ifo
Uncle Billy
Gid Wood
Wr. Sager
Peters
Stoney
Melvina Kirtley
William
Drouth
Tinie Payne
Round Timbers
J. A. Kirby
Young Nor
Stephens
Lower Tonk Valley a Bustling Field and School
In Lower Tonk Valley residents report strong farming activity with over a thousand acres in corn and new implements bought. A proud local school under teacher Buren Holmes continues despite absences. Community notes mention Baptist meetings, visitors, and local farming concerns including fencing and a quirky April water find.
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Mr. Eptron
Lower Tonk Valley
Young Co
Tank Valley
Buren Holmes
Goose Neck
J. A. Ledbetter
Belknap
Azor Row
Graham
Ivan Jones
All Coffman
Barb Wire for Cash Offered by J B Norris
Local notice states barb wire is offered for sale strictly for cash by J B Norris. The brief ad emphasizes cash terms and ownership transfer through the advertised listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Norris
School Notice Encourages Attendance Through May Exhibition
The notice says the public term may close this week and if so an announcement will follow. The school will continue until May 31 with tuition rates of Primary 1.40, Intermediate 2.25, Academic 3.00 per month. Patrons are asked to keep children in school and those withdrawn should return for the exhibition at year end. Be Walms, April 3, 1989.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torme
Goods Presented by Mrs Johnston Attract Local Ladies
Mrs E E Johnston invites the ladies to view the new goods. Prospectors have visited Graham recently seeking locations along the proposed Southeastern line. Several business and resident plots have been purchased as signs of favorable times. Capitalists from nearby towns are expected to come to Graham, the banner city of the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Johnston
Graham
Morrison Street & Co Announces New Stock Opening
The retailer touts the most complete line of men and boys clothing ever carried. A Clear Fork visitor delivered a load of fine fish last week that sold quickly. Charley Short, George Bigham and Less Randolph went on a Clear Park fishing and hunting trip, but only squirrels were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Morrison, Street & Co
Clear Fork
Charley Short
George Bigham
Less Randolph
Clear Park
Wool and Hides Advertised by J M Hamnan & Co Weatherford
Notice urges wool and hide dealers to consult J M Hamnan & Co Weatherford about prices and terms as advertised. The snippet promotes their wool and hides business and invites dealers to review the advertisement for current offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hamnan & Co
Weatherford
Therm
Local notices and business advices fill page items
The column lists hats from a St. Louis millinery, railroad prospects for Graham, music classes starting April, engine oil and lubricants, galvanised cisterns, and local real estate moves. It notes the Pacific and Southeastern railway aims, a county court session, and visits by Col N A Taylor and Judge Williams.
Price Talk Promises Unmatched Deals Ahead
A local advertorial touts blunt pricing, urging shoppers to compare and come in for bargains that outstrip rival quotes. It emphasizes plain talk and strong value, inviting customers to see what is offered in person.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. E. Mabry
McCarver & Co
Eld
N. P. Moore
Throckmorton
John Walsh
George Carmack
Murray
Isaac Allen
C. Farmer
Wallace
Mobeetie
J. G. Hill
Dr. Burns
H. A. McComber
Ligon
Judiciary Department
Justice, Co. Atty
Graham’s
Gulf
Phi, Sigma Society
Williams
H. L. Morrison
P. A. Martin
Margaret J. Preston
Antonio Orobini
Amy Graves
Prof. Gardner
Coleman
Col. O. E. Finlay
Frank W. Girand
Archer City
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Chas. C. Bigham
Jacksboro
Morrison, Street and Co
M. E. Young
Sallie Johnston
Nina Arnold
Lizzie White
W. W. Harnden
Kansas City
D. M. Ferry
J. C. Short
Brigain House
St. Louis
E. W. Johnson
R. L. Rickman & Co
U.S
Messrs. Brown and
Guedenheimer
Cleburne
City
Porter & Son
Young County
Pacific and Southeastern Railway Company
R. L. Rickman& Co
Mr. Thompson Brown of
Brushy
H. D. Williams
Col. N. A. Taylor
Dallas, Pacific and Southeastern
Wadley
J. W. Wadley’s
Q. E. Finlay
Graham, Young Co
C. W. Johnson
Gratlam
Young
Ee — Bey
Beckham Brick
J H. Schuster
Matt. H. Cuisin
Bey
J. W. Gallaher, M. D
FERAS
Ryus
W. W. James
Obsteteiliaa
Garrett & Matkin’s Drug Store
BYUS
Ara Ag Graham
Tex
John Pohlmann
Dsaler
West Side Pubic Square
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