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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
4
Judge Jo W Akin buys a fine car. Numerous residents travel to Arlington Dallas and True for visits. Ghost sighting rumor stirs Max ay pasture near Jack County, but reporter sees no specter. Rev Purseley Hester hold services. community health improves with spring weather.
J. A. Parr, a Haskell County farmer, killed his wife about 3 AM near Haskell Texas. Parr claims the shooting was accidental while unloading a shotgun after chasing a coyote. An inquest was held and the sheriff charged Parr with murder, placing him in the county jail.
Clean up your yard and plan to remove cans and rubbish that have accumulated. The piece urges tidiness as a reflection of occupants and highlights the value of guarding the home and surroundings against contaminating influences.
A small turnout last Tuesday elected 1 mayor and two aldermen. M. K. Graham was reelected mayor, while B. S. Doty and 8. Boyd Street won alderman seats.
Carroll J. Wood and Grace Hobbs, both in their twenties, were married by Judge J. W. Mansell in the Hobart Democrat’s mechanical rooms as the couple fed a job press and a cylinder press. The ceremony occurred about eight o'clock with editor J. M. Rule and foreman Chas. Seely present. The couple then returned to work.
G C Summers who fled with a Throckmorton woman years ago and faced trial in Oregon and here for obtaining money under false pretenses has married the Throckmorton woman in Albany last week after receiving a divorce from his first wife following acquittal. Summers was pastor of the Throckmorton Methodist church when the elopement occurred and the woman was a church organist, highly regarded in the county.
The Saturday trustees election drew a good turnout with 44 votes cast. Green Mc Clare and J. T. Marshall were elected to serve the next two years, pledging to advance the school and handle social and educational matters effectively.
More than one in ten rheumatism cases are muscle related from cold or damp. External treatment with Chamberlain's Liniment provides quick relief without internal medicines. Internal remedies are often poisonous and ineffective in chronic muscular rheumatism. Sloan Drug Co. carries it.
Proffitt spelling contest Friday at the school house awarded blue ribbon to H C Wolridge. Local social notes list Mr and Mrs T G Black as guests of Mr and Mrs J T Gipson Sunday. Sunday School at 10 each week. Rev G W Black preaching second Sunday. Bro J T Gipson superintendent. Miss Addie Wells secretary. Vance driven cattle through Proffitt en route to Graham. Bill Daws and Frank Cunningham seen about town. A large crowd attended the Cole’s Sunday singing.
A notice from Willie Crawford mourns the death of Jesse Higgins on April 4 1909 at his home with William and Katie Higgins. The youth, converted in 1906 and baptized at Indian Mound, is described as kind cheerful and devoted to church and prayer. He leaves his parents two sisters and two brothers and many friends. His life is praised as a bright influence in home church and community.
On April 4 the death angel visited the home of Rev W M Higgins and took his youngest son Jessie after a week of illness. Jessie, entering manhood, bore his suffering with courage and Christian fortitude. He joined the Indian Mound Baptist church three years ago and professed faith in Christ. Moments before death he said he was happy in Christ. Sincere sympathy is extended to Bro and Sister Higgins. A S Wilson.
Dr Shoop explains that stomach heart and kidney ailments arise from weak internal nerves and that strengthening these nerves can restore function. He asserts the remedy works quickly with regular use and is now widely dispensed by druggists. B S Doty & Co sells it.
Eliasville residents report very dry conditions and dwindling stock water. little corn has emerged. The oi wHL season work nearly complete aside from a small cake break. Brown, who oversaw meal cooking, has returned to Georgia. Ed MecCharen has moved back home. Addison Hammack returned to Tarrant county after a visit. J J Robertson and family with Dr Munk of Ivan attended church last Sunday. J J Dawes visiting Throck Morton county. L M Pratt on business in Murray country. Tom and Charley say business is dull at their stands. rain is needed soon. Dr John Newell of the Craig ranch bought cotton seed hulls last Saturday. H E B Smith's boy not improving fast. Dr has Lako to perform a third operation.
An old advertisement urges readers to read the pain formula on Pink Pain tablets and asks to consult a doctor for a better option. It claims the product relieves head pains, womanly pains, and pain anywhere and invites trial. Sold by B. S. Doty & Co.
In Puddin Valley April brings fine days but no rain and farming stalls due to drought. Community health is good. Visits occur among residents including Dick McCoy and family visiting A. R. Coggins, Uncle Bob Gatewood preparing for a shower, Bill Mayes family visiting Spring Creek relatives, and Willie Crawford at Carter The Brier Branch. The Brier Branch school closed last Tuesday and a candy breaking at Will Mayes' brought a nice time. Miss Angie Thomas visited Elbert in Throckmorton County and Jewel Baugh visited her sister, Mrs. Pearl Mayes. Telephones are being installed by several neighbors, signaling local improvement.
Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safeguard against serious spring colds that can inflame the lungs and develop into pneumonia. The ad warns against counterfeit products and urges buyers to insist on genuine Foley's Honey and Tar sold by Graham Drug Co.
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