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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1889
Page
5
The Graham school reports continued fair attendance as long vacations provide relief. Local notices reference Dr. G. B. Cale of Seymour Texas and vendors like J. Ponter & Son and Brewster safety devices. Readers are urged to call for photographs before the opportunity ends and to be aware of a one year subscription offer for The Texas Farm and Ranch.
A compilation of short notices updates on blacksmiths and woodwork, a Weatherford visitor, a Graham county exhibit meeting on April 13, and Dallas contracts for a new railroad line. Market ads promote fresh bread at Meat Market and low price goods, with calls for forward transport development and regional business prospects.
The Surveying corps of the Rock Island route has begun locating the final survey south from its Kansas terminus. If Dallas, South eastern and Pacific align, the Rock Island aims to connect and grow, while local boosters tout Graham as an ideal growth town amid favorable spring showers.
The article calls on Young County residents to unite for growth, welcoming actual settlers and opposing land sharks. It notes rising capital and immigration, aims to double the population, and stresses balancing individual interests with the county’s general good. It also reports a fishing excursion party, a rancher returning from El Paso, and survey work by Stonewall county staff and Haskell county help.
Mr J M Keene of Archer County visited the city on business last Saturday. The county cattlemen report fine spring weather and good prospects. A pleasant sociable at the Beckham residence featured the gathering of several local young people and their escorts. Citizens are urged to settle accounts with Greko and Jowell. Judge Williams received notice that appellate court reports will no longer be free and must be purchased at two dollars per volume. Fresh garden seeds and onion sets are advertised by local merchants. County Court met on Monday with Hon H D Williams presiding. little docket activity, several pistol cases continued, no trials, and probate business proceeding before adjournment.
Mrs E E Johnston announces the arrival of new goods and invites the ladies to inspect them. Dan Bryant, who left two years ago for the Panhandle region, has returned to Young county and plans to stay, reporting a gloomy Panhandle throughout with many settlers quitting their claims as unsellable.
To Arrive this Week. A large stock of ladies trimmed hats from a top millinery house in St. Louis at Morrison Street & Co. Call and see them. Graham is Still Ahead with a full line of men and boys clothing just opened. A good rain fell in southwestern county Sunday night and Brazos River rose suddenly last Tuesday.
Texas cattle and sheep trade reported by Chicago Live Stock Commission Co with quotes for corn fed and grass fed steers cows yearlings veal calves and sheep lots. Market strength noted with Texas receipts down from last year and readers invited to inquire. Also Young County Alliance endorses Railroad Commission Bill and denounces Senator Stephens actions.
From Canton, Texas, a fine lot of celebrated Canton Clipper cultivators, cotton and corn planters, disk harrows, plows, stocks, plow points, sweeps, bull tongues, and more will be sold at the lowest price. Call at J C Short's in Graham. Also notes several hunting parties without game and a county official with possible briar-related blood on his pants.
Public notice from J C Short urging all purchasers to pay within 50 to 60 days and all debtors to settle promptly. Also promotes RB L Rickman & Co offering 50 gallons of lubricating machine oil at low prices.
Be advised to view Norris Parallel Cultivators as population growth overwhelms county needs. A fine girl recently arrived at Will Prices and well wishes go to the family. Mabry’s misfortune as he rode his father's horse to water, the horse bucked Ib. off into four feet of water and caused a tumble. J M Haman & Co. wool and hides dealers Weatherford advertised. Ed George Parsons and Will Peck of South Prairie were on business last.
Elder Beville preached discoveries at Upper Tonk church and the Sunday school remains dilapidated yet funded repairs are lacking. Cattle and crops prosper. hog law exists amid hogs on writ of Habeas Corpus. Caddo Alliance meeting drew strong turnout. Caddo Valley hosted visitors with notable hospitality. The town Groans for railroad and a hymn about Graham appears. Illness of Floyd Shock with liver abscess noted. operation occurred with slim chances of recovery. Marriages occur. Miss R A Hill wed Mr James Whipple in county. Various residents travel, study law, or attend church events. court case Derickson v Denson compromised. Rev Sherrill and Parker attend Presbyterian Synod in Abilene.
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