05 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1893
Page
1
The column notes pneumonia continuing to claim victims across ages, with Dr. Warren visiting Graham for outreach. It mentions local events including a post meeting, bridge contractor changes, and promotions of local goods and services such as dry woods and groceries. The county Sanhedrin contracted for four bridges, not two, amid various countywide notes.
Advertisements note watch dealers offering new stock and part pay on old watches. Brannon warns three month hold on repaired work without a contract. Other notices praise fine horses and evolving stock trends, including the Texas coin tailed bronchi and the Wadley Implement Co. promotional mentions.
County commissioners authorize contracts with C Q Horton for Chicago Bridge and Iron to build four iron bridges at Goose Neck McCans whisky creek and Ellasville Clear Fork. Total cost 49656 dollars with ten month completion. Bridges sit on stone piers and are guaranteed for material and workmanship. The move promises public improvement and a regional bridge boom. Tied on the man and horses and all animals cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion.
The cat Uemen of Young and adjoining counties will hold a meeting in Graham on Saturday April 15 1892 to make arrangements for their year’s work. It is hoped that all who are interested will attend. Ontver Lovine.
Mrs Katie Sherrill, formerly Miss Katie Taylor, visited from Haskell last Saturday and attended Moe Norris's death on Sunday. Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for cuts bruises ulcers fever sores and more with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee from The R G Gratham Drug Co.
The Young County Commissioners Court orders bids advertised for keeping of uniforms with bids to be received and opened at the May term on the second Monday in 1893. The court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Evans Mabry and Freeland Short left for Duncan, Indian Territory, to establish new business ventures.
Percheron draft horse fans are urged to view H. 8 Eichelberger's black before breeding. Misses Muda and Florence Rice of Ranger visit Graham friends this week. For sale a six room residence in Graham with barn arable well and cistern two lots garden and orchard terms via P A Martin Graham Tex. Dr Scogan and Mr Lee insurance men returned to headquarters last week after about a months absence.
The Parsons brothers sold last week 150 head of cows and steers to M W Cook, a local livestock buyer. This transaction reflects steady cattle demand and regional trade activity.
A wandering minstrel troupe performed at the Graham court house last Monday night after traveling from the previous Saturday event. The show was poorly received and patronage by locals was limited. Dr. W. Johnson attended court in Pilo Pin this week.
In Belknap and Goose Neck community news from March 1893, Judge N J Timmons visits, a quiet wedding of Miss Debby Hill to Capt Hollis at M A Bennett’s, and prayers with Rev E Tucker. Reports of influenza La Grippe, pneumonia recoveries, school closings, and bridge talks compliment a busy rural week.
A complete assortment of dry goods offered for cash at G B Jeweir’s. The listing promises broad selections and affordable prices, inviting customers to shop the varied stock available in the store.
The notice proclaims a new state class funeral car with Corinthian columns plate glass and extensive silver and ebony trimmings weighing 1100 pounds. Citizens vow to protest the placement of bridges ordered by the commissioners court in South Bend.
Mrs Allie Norris wife of J B Norris died of pneumonia Sunday after a brief illness. She was a popular local figure leaving a husband a child and many relatives. Her remains were buried at Oak Grove Cemetery Monday with a large gathering and town businesses closed in respect.
Farm on the creek stalls for rain though Summers and Mayes brokers expand farms. Harve Stewart and Chaley Vancient sow Johnson grass. Dick Heard stays with his brother. Women quilt at Mrs Mayes. Sings at Mr Johnson's drew a crowd. Needmoreites attend church in Graham and Tank Valley. Tom Patman Dan Bryant visited. Derr Brown spent Sunday on the Creek. No sickness reported. Barber shop opens in Beckham Bank building by W J Berry. City council hires Mr Hughes as city scavenger. Ex Confederates plan a Graham reunion if funds are raised. else it may be held elsewhere. Election day was quiet with two tickets. opposition only on City Secretary and Aldermen.
A 1893 notice lists remaining suits for cash at Toxic Valley, with graded examination results ending March 3 1893. It also advertises dry goods bargains at Jewell and updates on local businesses including R G Graham Drug Company appointing J W Thomas as prescriptionist and health notices for Sallie Johnston, H T Shumeker, and W T Finch.
J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pennsylvania endorses Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds after his wife nearly died of la grippe and pneumonia. Robert Barber of Cooksport Pennsylvania reports it cured his lung trouble. Free trial bottles at The R G Graham Drug Co. Large bottles 50 cents and 1.00.
This advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, clears pimples and skin conditions, removes malaria from the system, prevents fevers, and cures headache constipation and indigestion. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, priced 59 cents to 1.00 per bottle at The R G Urham Drug Co.
Three elections were conducted yesterday in the courthouse across all wards and for Graham public school trustees. Officials chosen include Mayor J B Starrett Marshal Ben Mosely Secretary R C McPhail City Attorney J W Akin and Aldermen Jno B Crain Robt Hollingsworth in 1st Ward and R F Arnold $ R Crawford in 2nd Ward. School trustees elected Robt Hollingsworth B B Garrett R C McPhails C W Johnson and H M Ford. Mrs Wigans is reported to be very ill and not expected to live.
I express sincere thanks to the good people of Graham for kindness and sympathy shown to me and my family during the illness and at the death of my wife J. B. Norris.
Mineral Wells dealer J. J. Mullins plans a Graham photograph gallery opening on the tenth with satisfaction guaranteed. Local patrons await a new display venue and portrait offerings.
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