Local Notes from Thursday April 8 1909 Chism Studio and visits
Regular notes describe visits by Rev W H McCullough from Eliasville Jimmie Cheat and Will Gay from True Dix Leberman from True and Robert Fawks from South Bend Q Street back from Quincy B A Snoddy new Easter cards Miss Berta Hogue closed Flat Rock school Stephen Ford left for Baylor University C M Rickman adds a room O F Selman and Miss Seba May Selman wed in Loving O B Hutchison visits relatives Mrs H L Morrison leaves for Dallas to seek medical care Henry Schlittler renews Leader subscription.
Between Two Fires in a Small Town Newspaper
The Graham and Young County paper faces weekly events and tough choices on what to publish. editors contend with accusations of cowardice and favoritism while aiming to protect the paper’s good reputation and serve the community.
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Graham
Young County
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement
Mr L H Farnham Spirit Lake Iowa, a prominent druggist, says Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best remedy for constipation. He recommends giving them a trial, noting they are agreeable in effect. Price 25 cents. Free samples. For sale by Sloan Drug Co.
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L. H. Farnham
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Chamberlain
Sloan Drug Co
Fresh oysters and motto adorn St. Louis restaurant
Mrs. O B Hutchison of Olney visited relatives last Friday. Rev J M Lawrence, a Baptist minister from Commerce, Texas, is visiting the family of Lee Thornton at South Bend. The restaurant proclaims fresh oysters and best cooking and best food as its motto.
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O. B. Hutchison
Olney
City
St. Louis
J. M. Lawrence
Commerce
Texas
Lee Thornton
South Bend
Rhode Island Reds Eggs Offer From Bryson Texas
Classified note lists single comb Rhode Island Reds for sale in Bryson Texas with price one dollar per fifteen eggs and a seller named Mollie McCloup.
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Rhode Island
Mollie McCloup
Bryson
Texas
Hunt's Cure Claims Fifteen Years of Skin Relief
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has targeted skin troubles with a promise to cure itching conditions. The box is guaranteed to cure any case, with success attributed to effective action rather than advertising.
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Hunt
Jessie Higgins Dead After Appendicitis
Jessie Higgins died Sunday morning at 1 o'clock following an appendicitis operation performed Friday evening at his parents home in Brier Branch. The 18 year old Missionary Baptist church member was sick one week and was buried Monday at 11 o'clock in Median Chapel cemetery. Sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Jessie Higgins
W. M. Higgins
Brier Branch
Median Chapel
Missionary Baptist Church
A Quail with One Wing Housed by Hunter Action
Last Saturday a quail that could not fly wandered into Ewing Norris yard and was brought to Prof. McClendon’s house by John Ewing. Examination showed one wing missing likely shot off by hunters weeks earlier. The paper asks readers for any hidden mystery behind the incident.
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Ewing Norris’ Yard
John Ewing
Prof. McClendon
Millet Seed for Sale by Bup Lowry
About 200 bushels of German millet seed offered for sale at one dollar per bushel by Bup Lowry. The listing provides quantity, seed type, and unit price with the seller’s name.
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Lowry
Doctor King’s New Life Pills Endorsed by Attorney
N. H. Brown of Pittsburg Vermont praises Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a reliable family medicine. He notes they ease chills constipation biliousness and sick headaches. Available at Sloan Drug Co for 25 cents.
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N. H. Brown
Pittsburg
Dr. King
Sloan Drug Co
Literary Society Meeting Reported at Flat Rock
Mrs S E Pritchett visited the office and spoke of a fine Flat Rock literary society that held an interesting meeting last Friday night.
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S. E. Pritchett
Flat Rock
Baptist Meeting Closes After Two Weeks of Revival
The Baptist church protracted meeting ended last Sunday night after two weeks. Rev. J. W. Gillon left Saturday morning for Dallas. Rev. ST. E. Cannedy continued the services until Sunday. The gathering was successful with twenty added to the church membership and the congregation strengthened spiritually.
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The
Baptist Church
J. W. Gillon
Dallas
Pasor
ST. E. Cannedy
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Dark Hour
The Higgins family thanks friends and neighbors for their aid when their son died. They wish the kind helpers many blessings and hope others facing sorrow find true friends as they did. W. M. Higgins and family.
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W. M. Higgins
Hunt's Lightning Oil touted for family remedies
Wallace Simpson, returning from four years with U S troops in the Philippines, visits grandmother Mrs John Reynolds as the ad praises Hunt's Lightning Oil for rheumatism cuts bruises sprains burns and aches claimed to relieve every pain by uprooting it across the family.
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Grand Pop
Dad
Mimmy
Sis
Hunt
Wallace Simpson
Uncle Sam
Soldier Boys
Phillippines
John Reynolds
Cleansing remedy claim from old Simmon’s Sarsaparilla ad
An old advertisement urges immediate use of Simmon’s Sarsaparilla to prevent fever and purge impurities. It promises improved blood quality, appetite, strength, and ambition, portraying the tonic as a preventive health measure.
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Simmon
Our Last Notice from Union Gin and Oil Co
Market update urges immediate orders for cake or meal as supply may ship soon. Mill price remains 23 dollars. Call Union Gin and Oil Co in Eliasville Texas for feed needs.
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Union Gin & Oin Co
Eliasville
Texas
Healing Salve for Burns and Chapped Hands
Chamberlain's Salve advertised as a pain reliever for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. The description claims instant relief and healing without scarring in mild cases. Priced at 25 cents and sold by Sloan Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Sloan Drug Co
Local man B F Taylor in Dallas cancer cure
B F Taylor returned from Dallas last Thursday night and Friday morning went to his home near Eliasville. After nearly a month of treatment for cancer in Dallas the patient showed a remarkable improvement with the cancer apparently cured and only a small temple scar from the ulcer.
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B. F. Taylor
Dallas
Eliasville
Taylor
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted as Spring Tonic
An advertisement urges Foley's Kidney Remedy to benefit spring health. It claims a tonic effect on kidneys after winter strain and purifies the blood by boosting kidney elimination. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Foley
Graham Drug Co
Young County Abstract and Title Co announces land abstracts
We offer up to date abstracts of all land and town lots in Young county. Submit your order for prompt attention. Every owner should have a complete abstract to their land from Young County Abstract and Title Co., Graham, Texas.
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Young County
Young County Abstract & Title Co
Graham
Texas
Dedication of I. O. O. F Hall at Orth Draws Audience
An account of the dedication of the I O O F Hall in Orth noting weather reduced attendance but praising the first lodge owned in the county. Judge E W Fry Rev C R Williams and Dr J L Williamson spoke at the event. The piece lauds the True Lodge and predicts positive impact on other lodges. Includes a subscriber note from Vernon Texas April 5 1909 renewing the Graham Leader.
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1. O. O. F. Hall
Orth
I. O. O. F. Hall
E. W. Fry
Cr. Williams
Christian Church
Graham
J. L. Williamson
Judge Fry
Williamson
Jonas Ely Opens Ice Cream and Chili Parlor Stand
Jonas Ely has opened a new ice cream and chili parlor at the old K of P stand on the west side of the square. Milk shakes and all drinks priced at five cents, lemonade ten cents. Cream sold by a five gallon freezer for five dollars.
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Jonas Ely
K of P
Fine Black Hawk horse and Jumbo Jack for sale near Loving
A Fine Black Hawk horse 16 hands high with saddle and harness stock and Jumbo Jack will stand the season 1909 at my barn one and one half miles north of Loving. Price and terms 10.00 to insure. Money due when more is traded or removed from the county. Cautions taken to prevent accidents but not responsible for any. They are fine, come and see them.
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Loving
Mrs Crawford appeals for Oak Grove Cemetery fund drive
Mrs S R Crawford president of the Ladies Cemetery Association asks readers to contribute to the Oak Grove Cemetery fund to maintain grounds and pay a $30 monthly worker. She notes past effort and asks submissions be left at Beckham National Bank or sent to the bank if distant.
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S. R. Crawford
The
Ladies Cemetery Association
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hunt's Cure Guarantees Cure for Itching Skin
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure any itching skin trouble. Fewer than one percent of buyers request refunds because the product does what it promises.
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Hunt
Big Monday Trade Day Promises Large Graham Crowd
Next Monday marks a major Trade Day in Graham with anticipation of a big crowd. Town merchants hype sales and community events to draw shoppers and visitors for the holiday weekend.
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Graham
Togo and Johnne Stud Animals For Sale
Togo is a Cleveland bay and Motlock stud, 17 hands high and 1480 pounds, three years old. Service $10 to insure. Johnne is a Black Mammoth Jack, 15 hands, four years old. Service $10 to insure. These animals will stand at my farm 112 miles north of Loving. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Togo
Cleveland
Johnne
Loving
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Will Gay
Jimmie Cheat
True
Dix Leberman
Saturn
Chism
Robert Fawks
Q. Street
Quinsey
Illinois
B. A. Snoddy
Berta Hogue
Stephen Ford
Waco
Baylor University
C. M. Rickman
South Elm Street
Wisses Pearl Sparks
Mary Parker
H. L. Morrison
Clarence Fowler
Seba May Selman
Rev. Dixon
Henry Schlittler
Leader
J.W. Akin
Graham Nat’! Bank
Millet
Bears
Baptist Meeting
W. S. McJimsey
John R. Stanley
Bowley Bidg
Fort Worth
Vernon
Frank H. Bowron
Graham Leader
A. H. Wood
Astoria
Johnnie
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