Local Notes from Pickwick April 1908 Highlights
J A Mundell is seriously ill and Mrs W O Clark is critically ill. Odell Johnson visited from Pickwick. Hartwell Wister is in Pickwick on business. Col P B Hunt of Dallas plans this week here. A sunrise prayer meeting at the Methodist Church 6 15 to 6 45 tomorrow. Hon A T Cole to address Graham voters at the court house Saturday night April 18. J E Simpson and family head to Spring Creek to visit N R Durham. Mrs D A Ford and daughter Lucile visit Baylor University in Waco. Party notices and local shop advertisements fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Cole
Graham
Court House
Methodist Church
Mrs Jim Jones Dies at Home Near Farmer
Mrs. Jim Jones died at her home near Farmer last Sunday morning at 4 o clock and was buried in Westfork cemetery Sunday evening. J Jackson of Terrell arrived Tuesday night and plans a stay at Farmer visiting his daughter Mrs Dr Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jones
Farmer
Westfork
J. ©. Jackson
Terrell
Dr. Durham
Roosevelt Endorses Outdoor Exercise With Liniment Pitch
A promotional item claims President Roosevelt urges outdoor activity for Americans but notes rheumatism hindered many. It recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment for quick, permanent relief from rheumatism neuralgia and back pain. Sold by B S Doty & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
B. 8. Doty & Co
Confederate Camp 127 Invites Memorial Day Gathering
Attention U C V Young County Camp 127. You are commanded to assemble at the Graham court house on the 2d Saturday in May to decorate graves and attend camp business. Bring families and dinners and spend the day together. Daughters of the Confederacy will assist. Ex federal soldiers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Court House
Graham
Texas
Daughters of the Confederacy
For Sale McCormick Binder Bargain in Graham TX
Used but little McCormick binder offered by Geo. H. Crate in Graham Texas. Bargain price and ready for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Geo. H. Crate
Graham, Texas
Geo. H. Crain
Graham
Texas
Gre
H. Crain
Primary May 2 Delgates at large primary ordered
The county executive committee met last Thursday and ordered a primary election for delegates at large to the national democratic convention. The May 2 primary follows the state committee order. Funds exist from private contributions to cover stationery, and election officers will serve gratis. The aim is a large turnout, with "Baileyism" as the sole issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Judge Cole Speaks in Graham in disputed forum
On last Monday Judge Cole of Clarendon a Bailey spell binder spoke at Graham court house in a lively debate with County Chairman Jno C Kay each side claiming victory Cole then traveled to Eliasville Tuesday Proffitt Wednesday and Olney Thursday and is said to speak again at Graham Saturday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Clarendon
Court House
Graham
Jno. C. Kay
Eliasville
Proffitt
Olney
Priscilla Club Meets With Mrs Dowdle In Spring Gathering
The Priscilla Club met Tuesday afternoon with eighteen members present. Guests included Mesdames Elliott Stovall and Norris. The club plans to meet next Tuesday afternoon April 21 with Mrs R F Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
J. E. Dowdle
Mesdames Elliott, Stovall and
Norris
Club
R. F. Fowler
Beare the ot Beare the ot sbTORT.s. i The Kind You Have Bought
Odis Cunningham and sister Miss Annie May of Eliasville visit the city. Fort Worth printer W. O. Teaugue works for E. C. Stovall at Gem City Printery. A. B. Holley plans to leave Graham offering household goods at sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odis Cunningham
Annie May
Eliasville
City
W. O. Teaugue
Fort Worth
E. C. Stovall
Gem City
A. B. Holley
Graham
Wm. Howard Dead In East Graham
William Howard a Graham carpenter died at his home after illness from locked bowels. He fell ill at work yesterday and was taken home where doctors could not save him. He leaves a widow and three children and was active in I O O F and Woodman lodges. Funeral Saturday at 10 under lodge auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Howard
East
Graham
Howard
B.S. Doty & Co
Mr. Howard
Woodman
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement
Mr L H Farnham of Spirit Lake Iowa endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. He says the tablets are agreeable and pleasant in effect and priced at 25 cents with free samples. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Farnham
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Chamberlain
Bailey and Bailey Controversy Sparks Hush Over Denver Visit
The Fort Worth Record warns of trouble linked to Joe Bailey's Denver visit, while locals debate loyalties and Confederate roots. A Graham stranger links Bailey to Mississippi legends, prompting questions about identity and origins amid calls for a public clash if Bailey defeats Bill Crawford.
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Joe Bailey
Denver
Fort Worth
Bailey
Pelm Club
Parson Black
Old Belknap
Bill Crawford
Court House
Mississippi
Natchez
Graham
Jeff Davis
Jesus
Miss
Jesus of Nazareth
Bailey and Graham clash over Crawford and Wynne remarks
A speaker recalls Bailey's Fort Worth speech and contrasts it with Graham while recounting Uncle Dick Wynne's earlier testimony. The dialogue includes Bailey’s taunts about Crawford, Wynne, and Jet Gunter, plus a death-bed exchange and calls for strong rhetoric to rouse supporters. The piece preserves names, places, and the charged mood of the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Fort Worth
Graham
Dick Wynne
R. Crawford
Crawford
Tom Scarborough
Wynne
Jet Gunter
Gunter
Unter
Joe
Ft. Worth
Antony
Caesar
McGee's Baby Elixir Advertisement Claims
An early 20th century ad promotes McGee's Baby Elixir for infant weight gain and digestion. It asserts the product cures stomach and bowel troubles, reduces fretfulness, and aids teething. Priced at 25 or 50 cents, distributed by B. H. Doty & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Doty
For Sale Cheap Ice Cream Freezer and Extract
R M Topp offers a white 24 quart White Mountain ice cream freezer for sale at a low price. Also available are high grade extracts for culinary use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountain
Free Exhibition by Agricultural Commissioner in Graham
Commissioner F. B. White will bring his Agricultural and Horticultural Car to Graham on Friday April 17 with a display of fine grains fruits and farm products. Two free lectures at 10 30 a m and 2 p m likely at the court house followed by car inspection and free bulletins on grains grasses fruits and other farm products. Farmers urged to attend and hear practical farming advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 8. White
Graham
White
Court House
Chamberlains Has the Preference for Remedies
Portsmouth Va druggist Fred C Hanrahan touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best patent medicine he sells for six years. He notes it reliably cures patients and earns customer trust, preferring it over higher profit alternatives. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Hanrahan
Portsmouth
Cabtoria and The Kind You Have Always Bong
A short medical ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough. It claims to loosen the cough, ease expectoration, and reduce coughing fits, describing the product as safe and sure with sale through all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ely Ice House Opens Season For Public Service
Epens and Lona announce the purchase of the Ely ice house and pledge ready service when the season opens inviting local patronage. The message emphasizes supply of ice to the community as soon as operations commence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Epens & Lona
Thoroughbred Fake to Begin Season Near Graham
Casburn and Daniels announce Thoroughbred Fake, son of Uncas by Lexington, will stand this season two miles north of Graham at 815.00. FAKE comes from a racing family and is described as a high class race horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fake
Uncas
Lexington
My Place
Graham
Casburn & Daniels
Rheumatic Pain Relief Reported by Pontypool Writer
Pontypool Ontario resident describes eight years of rheumatic pain and states Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave greater relief than any prior remedy. Recommends to fellow sufferers. Mentions 25 and 50 cent bottles available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontypool
Ont
Thos. Stenton
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Nervous Relief and Sleep
Restore health claims forDr Miles Nervine curing diseases caused by mental and physical exhaustion. Family anecdote from Eoris Perry, Mena Arkansas, praising nerve strength and headache relief after using Nervine and Anti Pain Pills. Advertisement notes money back guarantee if first bottle fails and lists Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
J. Es’ Nervine
Eoris Perry
Mena, Ark
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
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D. A. Ford
Lucile
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Stephen
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Baylor University
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Attention
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W. H. LoGayn
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