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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
3
G W Carlton visited from True last Monday. Phlete A Martin Jr is reported quite sick. Mr and Mrs W C Bell welcome a new daughter. J Marshall Morgan of Prescott Arizona visited this week to look after his Marshallands interest in the county.
Rev A Crumpton and family will depart soon for Byars Oklahoma to assume the pastorate of the Methodist church. Dr R H Burns has returned from several months in Oklahoma and appears well. M D Booker of Loving country visited Monday to join relatives blocked by high water near Grapevine.
J S Mundell of Groom Texas returned home to be with his seriously ill father J A Mundell in this city last week. Charley Baker was bitten by a water moccasin while seining yesterday and struck eight times but recovered with prompt medical aid. The Priscilla club met with Mrs R F Fowler with fourteen members. next meeting chaired by Miss Eddie Garrett. Isaac Baker, father of J A Baker, died at Butlerville Arkansas in his 78th year. he had spent years here before returning to Arkansas last December.
A letter from C W Rasure to the voters of Young County outlines his candidacy for Tax Assessor. He acknowledges limited personal contact due to school work and requests voters' support and influence, promising to serve efficiently if elected.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy keeps the cough loose and expectoration easy. It reduces coughing fits and their severity. Safe and sure. For sale by all druggists.
The Wichita Falls and Southern reports heavy rain halting activity across camps from Olney to Henry Williams' place a nine mile stretch. Mr Kirkes, arriving from Big Springs on mile 8, says rain accompanied his travel. Project expect completion within 60 days.
The narrator recalls a dirty sty followed by a field of roses and dew buds amid dark green foliage. A summer breeze in the Southern setting whispers the line Behold the source of OTTOLENE, suggesting a reveal or product reference amid vivid imagery.
A 1908 letter from Young county Confederate soldiers denounces political campaigning among ex-confederates. They warn ex-soldiers to avoid Bailey controversy tactics and keep politics out of votes, urging wise action and listing signatories.
ABTO reports Edens and Long have received their first car of Ice. For Ice call Jonas Ely. Saue advertises a milch cow and a young calf available from J. J. Park.
Commissioner White failed to arrive due to unsafe road bed between Rock Island and Jacksboro. Tom M Marks of Jacksboro spoke at the court house to about 200 to 250 farmers and several business men, explaining cooperative work, crop culture, and the need for a fall corn show and general fair. An executive committee of farmers and business men was elected to organize, with O. K. Freeman A. S. Wilson and H. K. Ragland named.
In Mt Pleasant area rains bring optimism for crops with corn wheat and oats looking fine though cotton is slow to emerge. Henry Kelley’s cotton underperforms in winter, while John McCullum notes cotton may fare poorly in Young County. Reporters from Graham describe candidates smiling and engaging, as local voters face questions on Senator Bailey and party fate.
Rain delays work but promises a strong ground season with corn wheat and oats thriving. Sermons by Bro Suttles and Bro Joe Mayes drew large crowds. Mayes accompanied Suttles. second Sunday in May marked for further preaching. Brittain Campbell and family visited A M Jones and fished. Carrie Robinson ill due to rain. A J Campbell's son ill with chills. P Otts cistern full after rains. Neighbors report New Mexico fever but expect relief with more rain. Jim Otts aids A J Campbell with fencing.
Rain lingers over the Jean area as corn yellows and cotton planting slows with weeds in abundance. J T Dancan of Clay county searched for a runaway mule last week. Carroll Lamar digs a storm cellar and Mr Press Willis welcomes a newborn girl. Several parties celebrate the rainy season while storm houses cave in and locals joke about Bailey.
Rain has delayed fieldwork as soil dries farmers discuss Bail ey and anti Bailey. James M. Smith has measles but expected to recover soon. Mrs Fannie Rutherford and daughter with Miss Dora Harmon son attend city shopping. Graham youths attend Literary Friday. Mystic Ten unable to perform but scheduled next Friday. Tom Rutherford buys a buggy desires graded roads. Roy Rutherford visits. W T McBee host singing. Will Thompson and wife welcome a baby boy. Weather hopes for rain until July.
The Lone Oak Sunday school presented a nice Easter program to a large, attentive audience despite muddy roads and threatening weather. G C Boyle traveled to Bryson on business last week. John McBride grows a large potato crop and onions. Citizens plan a high wire and remove jag wire. Rev Richard E Boyle to preach next Sunday night. S T Needham and G E Boyle chased a large wolf this morning but did not capture it. Theodosia.
Center Ridge reports plenty of rain and good health with some measles cases but none new at present. Revival preaching occurs on every third Sunday by Rev Atchinson and on the fourth Sunday by Rev E Lawson. The Farmers Union meets twice monthly with good attendance and will host a public entertainment Friday night May 8 featuring a student program and talks by Union speakers. All invited.
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