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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1889
Page
5
The Dallas lawyers will be asked by Gov. Ross to choose and recommend one of their number for Judge of the new District Court in Dallas county. The Dallas News notes 176 divorce cases in the District Court docket with 88 pending, asking is marriage a failure.
The Dallas News of the 9th reminds readers that some Texans doubt the Republican Party’s presence in the state noting a Fort Worth convention last summer resolved that party organization and existence were unnecessary in Texas.
Brownsville columnist questions who Tom Ryan is and why he was chosen to represent U S interests in the south republic. The piece notes his Irish descent, rumored vigor, Republican ties, and possible baseball ties, suggesting the appointment by President Harrison.
The Texas Legislature has adjourned after exchanges of compliments. The piece notes public expectation of blame for inaction and predicts an election airing. It cites Sam Jones criticizing the San Antonio mayor, with The Times defending the mayor and condemning Jones as a tramp and fraud. It ends with a London anecdote about a poisoned cane tip and a wax warning for chewing.
A young man drifted to sleep during Sunday night services in Arkansas as the minister preached on the very act of sleeping in church. The incident prompted lighthearted remarks from attendees and drew attention to the night’s sermon theme.
The piece explains Mugwump origins and contrasts conservatism with spoils politics. It discusses Grover Cleveland as a model Mugwump and predicts Harrison may pursue a conservative, merit‑based public office, resistant to partisan power.
Notice states all buyers must pay within 30 to 60 days unless agreed otherwise and requests debtors to settle promptly for cash purchases. Signed by J C Short.
Mrs Barron and other San Francisco residents praise Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparilla, claiming it strengthens nervous and run-down women. Advertisers urge a five dollar purchase for six bottles, touting the California Remedy as a powerful health booster.
McPhails and Akin offer complete abstracts of all lands in Young county at low rates and short notice. They also loan money on farm lands and ranches at eight percent interest with extended terms. Office located in the Court House.
By order of the Board of Directors a special meeting of stockholders is called for May 7, 1889, at the company offices 609 and 611 Main St Dallas Texas. The purpose is to borrow funds for construction and operation and to issue bonds and mortgage corporate property to secure the debts. J P Henderson president.
A jury of view was appointed at the February term of the Young County Commissioners Court to lay out a second class road starting at the North boundary of Young County School Land and running north and east across multiple surveys. They will meet at Squire Price’s residence on May 28, 1889 to hear written damage claims from owners in surveys listed, including T. E. & L. Co’s Nos 2907 2906 2905 2904 2908 2902 740 and others.
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