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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
3
Spring House Cleaners offers low prices on Wilton and tapestry rugs with sale prices from 110 to 150, plus rugs accoutrements. Also available are mattings oil cloths linoleums window shades portiers draperies carpet bindings and art squares. John E Morrison & Co. OK KOSI FSH wd.
The Leader lists candidates for 104th District and 30th Judicial District offices including R Crawford, A Carrigan, H Allen, J W Akin, J E Parsons, H C Williams, J W Cornelius, W P Beckham, H L Mitchell, R L Tankersley, A N Lewis, Geo McLaren, and H C Fields. A child of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson died last Friday night and was buried in Graham cemetery. Various local notices follow about residents, commerce, and a forthcoming railroad, with several short items on tax, court, and social happenings in Graham and nearby counties.
Ex Confederates from U C V and U C C met at the courthouse last Saturday. Delegates were chosen to attend the Dallas reunion. Daughters funded transportation for about twenty old veterans, issuing $6.50 checks with greetings. A badge for the Sons was adopted and printed. Decoration day set for the last Saturday in May. Local ads note cheap groceries and dressmaking services. Obituary for W J Shannon. sympathy extended. Special trains to Dallas announced for April 21 and 22 from Jacksboro, plus area travel notes.
The county court opened Monday with Judge Akin. Probate orders were issued before adjournment to Tuesday. On Tuesday juries were empanneled and cases heard: State v Harris et al scire facias for forfeited bail bond for defendants. State v Fisher pistol three cases verdict not guilty in first, others dismissed. State v Harris local option trial ended with not guilty verdict and discharge. State v Ted Johnson local option dismissed on motion. State v E Johnson local option trial conducted.
Camp A T Gay No 318 met April 12 1902 with Commander T J Price presiding A committee of Chas Gay Jas M Wood and E H Wade was appointed to print badges Delegates chosen to represent the camp at the Dallas reunion April 22 25 were Alvin Donnell P A Martin L M Pratt J H Cobarn Chas Gay J E Simpson Geo McLaren Rev J H Clouse E H Wade and Nat Price A joint session with the Daughters of the U C V was proposed A large Graham turnout is anticipated for the Dallas trip Educational Day at M E Church listed programs and speakers for April 27 1902 including Prof J N Johnston Judge J W Akin Hon C W Johnson Hon J E Simpson and others An Anti Saloon League meeting announced for the Graham court house tonight
A poem about spring and finance leads to notice that J W Cornelius has entered the race for Young County Sheriff and Tax Collector, described as a worthy, long-time resident likely to be an efficient officer. Local crop notes discuss Oklahoma potato yields ahead of schedule, while health concerns warn of cholera and leprosy linked to the Philippines. Church notices outline multiple congregations with service times and schedules.
Rev John G Hall reports from Cardenas Cuba March 24 1902 on a successful mission conference uniting Baptist Congregational Methodist and other churches to bolster Protestant work. He notes Cuba as a promising field, needs more missionaries for Wharton and Cardenas, and growth of the Graham Church mirroring increased Sunday School and upcoming Lord's Supper.
The speaker urges citizens to engage in political life and reform, arguing that retreating to private life to criticize the ruling party does not solve government flaws. Encourages involvement in government processes and oversight to improve public administration.
The state’s sugar mill project prompts a debate over which sugar source to favor, as manufacturers frame the issue as a clash between trust sugar and convict sugar, with strong opinions on economic policy.
Rockport Enterprise urges Duval County Sheriff to receive a gold medal for proposing a $10 reward for information on pistol carriers. It argues statewide rewards for sheriffs and costs against violators could curb such crime, including fees for sheriffs constables and prosecuting attorneys.
The cattle movement from the West to the Territory has surged this week and will continue through the month. A cattle train passes Comanche almost hourly day and night. Grass is reported good in the Territory after copious rains, encouraging cattlemen to seek cheap pasturage following heavy winter expenses. Comanche Chief.
Try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, the best physic. For sale by Graham Drug Co. Bulls for sale, a few full blood and high grade Durham Bulls. For more information call at my ranch one mile south of Iyan Stephens County Texas. Kina Norton.
The Dallas News laments how quickly the public forgets major issues such as the Schley-Sampson controversy the Maive and the embalmed beef scandal, noting few memorable events persist in national memory over recent years.
Program B Y P U meets April 20. Penceh lesson I Cor chapter 13. Essay Religion as a help in time of affliction. Miss Lizzie Roll called answered by scripture quotations. Election of officers. Every member expected to be present. Freeland Sport presiding, Lizzie LeGram Sappt? secretary.
A 1902 church lesson entry lists date April 20 1902 with topics on salvation and scripture references John 8 82 1 John 3 14 Romans 8 1 16 1 John 4 7 led by Mr Ed Treue. Participants Missouri Ellis Pearl Matthews E H Wade and selections Nora Stewart Alma Cooper Alice Stewart Wiley Bryan with Miss Mildred Jewell in Boyle Street Pres.
Westminister League program for April 6 1902 features topic How can I know that I am saved led by Mr Jac E Morrison with Bible reading by Mr Fritz Lichte and recitation by Mazelle Morrison. Music by Mrs Jad Morrison and Miss Louise Garrett then reading by Minnie Reubenkoe nig. Attendance urged to bring Bibles and participate in Bible readings. Z A Hudson pres.
The president directs an official inquiry into the law and facts surrounding a British government maintained military camp near New Orleans, evaluating legality and conduct of the facility and its operations.
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