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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1891
Page
5
Local subscription terms listed for church directories with service times and pastors. Also notes Masonry Young County Lodge No 1485 AF and AM meeting on the Saturday before the full moon, with officers named.
The editor of the Burlington Function Post has suffered from cramp, indigestion, and related sickness for years. He has taken Chamberlain's Tablets and Diarrhea Remedy as needed, finding relief. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents are available through R. G. Graham & Co. Predictions note large rainfall expected on Friday, May ... Picnies are cited as a sign of rain in Texas.
Departed this life on April 15 1891 Rev A J Hiners aged 75 years. He had been blind sixteen years and belonged to the Baptist church and Masonic Lodge, buried with Masonic honors at Medlan's chapel Young County Texas. He fell March 16 1891 dislocating his hip and was helpless until death. Born in Alabama later lived in Itawamba County Mississippi then moved to Young County in 1888. Survived by a wife sx sons and six daughters. Commissioners' court notes chimney repairs at the courthouse by J H Wood and hopes for prudent spending.
The following pupils were on the Roll of Honor for the past two weeks at Tank Valley Public School: Alvin Jones, John Coffman, Silas Jones, Earl Coffman, Ora Jones, Conway Kay. Teacher.
An assortment of 19th century ads and notices mention stock discounts at D. R. Axis & Co and Salt Creek fishing, plus testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Barkley and Benton luminaries praising Bennett’s Pain Relief. R.G. Graham & Co. Drug Store offers free trial bottles. A Martindale NC testimonial from W. Whitely notes rheumatic relief. 50 cent bottles sold by R.B. Graham & Co.
And Theoford s Black-Draught offered by Graham and Co and Eliasville merchants. Arnica salve advertised for cats and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Jodey s Lady s Hook for May praised for high moral content. Godey Publishing Co. Philadelphia promotes Pride at 2.00 per year.
An advertiser urges buyers to wait and purchase trees from Young County Nursery which promises fifty thousand trees for fall delivery. The message is signed by L. J. Bowrr.
Urges immediate planting of trees and shrubs for fruit and ornamental varieties. Advertises a sales visit, notes healthy fruit yields, and offers Bitters and Electric Litters with claims of health benefits and money-back guarantee. Mentions a medicine store and a wine product.
Graham Sunday Schools meet at W F Gorrisson store to organize a union picnic on May 1 at Salt Creek grounds below Mrs. Arnold's. Children eat at the first table, belongings tagged, seaside items collected at Gorrisson's for transport, and Prof J H Peak named marshal. Committees arrange grounds, amusements, and fundraising. meet at the Methodist church at 8 50.
A local ad-promises Garretts Liver Pills cure biliousness constipation dyspepsia and liver trouble without griping or nausea. It notes BR G Graham Co as sole agents and mentions 50 cent bottles available from RG Gaham & Co. Also reports a church picnic, court verdict awarding $26 to J M Mayfield against Sam Davidson, and a marriage in Archer county between Clem Mayes and Cordia Davidson with congratulations from Tus Leaver.
Every Reaper and Thresher in Young county D R Akin and Co Rev Malcolm Black and Col R C Mc Phails came back last Sunday from Vernon where they attended the Presbytery. They report a pleasant trip and an interesting meeting. Public notice promotes fine dress goods including All Wool Geacadines All Silk Granadines Silk Warp Henrietta Mobair Scotch Gingham Black Organdes Tissue Pongee and more with new shades and trimmings. Monxatsoy Sraret &to
An ad lightens a medical cure claim mentioning Megrimene and BLACK-DRAUGHT tea for Drepopsia. The notice notes sale by D. R. Axin & Co and a short anecdote about Dr. Price and several gentlemen traveling to Spring Creek for fishing yesterday.
A letter from Eliasville author recounts a wolf chase by the Western Clippers pack led by the Senior Captain and Mr. C of Dallas County. The account names twenty dogs, details two packs, the chase near Hubbard Creek, and notes a partial tote of injuries, with promises of a full report and invitation to readers for future expeditions.
G. D. Nichols and Co offers women per county a Corset Parlor position selling Dr Nichols Spiral Spring Corsets. Wages from 40 to 75 dollars monthly plus expenses, stock on consignment, settlements monthly, permanent. Send 3 dollars plus 18 cent stamps for postage with references to 25 East 14th Street New York.
George Jones advertises tank construction or wire fence service on Henrietta road, three miles north of Graham, with satisfaction guaranteed. The notice mentions terms are reasonable and includes a date code 29-3m.
A public notice promotes a nine edition Britannica reprint in 25 volumes priced at 1.50 per volume, compares favorably to English and Scribner editions, claims over half a million sold in six months, and offers payment plans with volume 1 at 60 cents plus 40 cents postage. Credit for Volume 1 applied to the full set. KR.5, Peale & Co., 315-321 Ash Street, Chicago.
A letter discusses local debates on building bridges over the Brazos Clear Fork and Salt Creek, arguing bridges are vital for families cut off by high water. It laments delays for medical aid and sick relatives and calls for infrastructure like a new schoolhouse. The writer mentions Rev Culbertson and John Taylor as town fishermen and questions bids for the Northwest Texas Baptist College.
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