Localette notes travelers and arrivals across Eastland area
G W Huffman of Markley and Square Summers visited Fort Worth on business. J C Vaughan and family welcomed a baby girl last Sunday. W C Noah of Farmer leaves for Tarrant county. M A Hughes of Munday becomes a reader. James Carlton bought horses in Fort Worth. B B Ward renewed his Leader subscription from Eliasville. B W Loper of Hubbard City buys J J Gray place at Spring Creek. Clem McCarver visits from Cisco for his wife’s return. Prof McClendon arrives from Greenville to move near the College. Mrs E S Graham and daughter Bertha visit Spokane Washington. Eastland County Sheriff retrieved a prisoner. Methodist services planned next Sunday with a meeting starting Friday night inviting singers and musicians. E L Norman of Wise County buys Thigpen place near Red Top and will move this fall. Baptist Association and camp meeting at Indian Mound begin Friday. protracted meeting closed last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Loper
Hubbard City
J. J. Gray Place
Spring Creek
The Election Returns From Last Saturday's Primary
The county reports slow primary returns with about 900 votes cast. Col Tom Campbell leads for Governor, Carrigan leads about two to one, and I W Stephens and Henderson appear lined up for civil appeals judgeships. McLaren and Norman win county offices by about 150 votes, Lane re-elected public weigher, full official counts to be released next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee
Coun
Col
Tom Campbell
Carrigan
I. W. Stephens
Court of Civil Appeals
Henderson
McLaren
Norman
Cusenbary
Lindsey
Lane
Milk Cow For Sale Grade Jersey 2-Year-Old
Grade Jersey milk cow with young calf for sale. Two year old and a good milker. Located at 4G in Graham Texas. Seller F Merce. contact in Graham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Merce
Graham
Texas
Dental Announcement for Eliasville Visit
Dr Morris will be in Eliasville for professional services from August 9 to 16. Residents in the vicinity should call at once as availability will be limited to those dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Eliasville
Republican Precinct Convention in Graham Sees Key Appointments
The Graham precinct Republican primary convened last Saturday. J. T. Cunningham elected delegate to the county convention with Tom Long as alternate. J. C. Fisher re-elected precinct chairman and C. W. Johnson endorsed for county chairman. Fisher also endorsed for county executive committee secretary. county convention set for August 4 at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Graham
J.T. Cunningham
Tom Long
Court House
J.C. Fisher
C. W. Johnson
Rock Island Excursion Rates and Sale Dates
Travel bargains list excursion rates to multiple destinations with ticket sale dates from August through September. Various routes show final return limits from August 9 to 28 and beyond, including campaigns for an Encampment at Camp Mabry. Agent J. D. Gilfillan notes specific prices such as 5.90, 13.80, 12.40, 7.55, and 9.85 with corresponding sale windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nkwiebes
BBC
Sakatare
Awphilio, Tee
Ambdrilio
Bow
Fair and Racing Association
Houston
Tess
Erveniet
TOR
SOG Ons Ie
HV Dade Ees
Onse Sa
Nes Tos
A Sanskese
U. S
Camp Mabry
J. D. Gilfillan
Agt
Rro
Derek
Young County Tax Valuation Rises by 3.33 Million
Tax Assessor R. L. Tankersley reports the present year total property valuation in Young County at 3,332,698 dollars higher than last year. The rise reflects changes in taxable values across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Tankersley
Young County
Graham House and Lot for Sale by George H McLaren
G. L. Aynesworth house and lot in Graham is offered for sale at reasonable price and terms. This is a bargain. Call to arrange a viewing with GEO. H. McLaREN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
G. L. Aynesworth
Geo. H. McLaren
Reunion Committee Meeting In Young County
The executive committee includes Geo H McLaren Graham chairman W P Stinson Eliasville treasurer and secretary L M Pratt Dillard Davis P A Martin Tom Price Sam Dowdle all of Graham or Eliasville. They meet at the court house in Graham on Saturday August 11 at 1 30 p m to arrange reunion business bids for privileges and music, invite bands from within Young County, and set terms for exhibiting carts, displays and amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. McLaren
Graham
W. P. Stinson
Eliasville
L. M. Pratt
Dillard Davis
P. A. Martin
Tom Price
Sam Dowdle
Court House
Geo. H. McClaren
Young County
Com
A.T. Gay Camp
U.S.C
Convention Vote Shapes Texas Nomination Rules
A campaign manager argues for honoring the initial vote and distributing the lowest finisher’s support to remaining candidates after each ballot. He warns against coalitions aiming to elevate minority contenders, urging fair apportionment on successive ballots to reflect county results and the people’s will at the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Bell
Bell
Kirvin
Texas
Castorita. Inns The Kind You Have Alwars Bougit Bignature
Castorita inns related item appears in this fragment with garbled brand names and partial phrasing about a signature or brand. No clear event dates or entities readable.
Land sale ad seeks small farms and large tracts
G O H Mclaren advertises farm and land sales quoting direct communication with eastern buyers and land men in and out of state. He invites sellers to quote exact asking prices and notes strong inquiry for both small farms and large tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qall
G.O. H. McLaren
Olney News Notes Busy Threshing Season Moves and Hopes
Olney editor notes weekly reports resume due to threshing demand. Visitors Jno E Morrison and Gilmer in town, Morrison visiting his new store. B F Thorp from Throckmorton and Mrs O C Thomas with children return home for two weeks. G H and C M Roach and families head to Wise county. Brass band movement under consideration. W H Meyers and W M Dodson from Throckmorton trading in Olney. P J Sharp of Archer county buys table supplies. New meat market opens. Thomas and Thedford expected to run it well. Foundation laid for new school. Lawrence of Graham is the rock mason. Farmers prep stubble for wheat. Presbyterian meeting closed. Bro Oakley leaves for Graham. Wishing success to all, from Lucile and Trixie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. E. Morrison
Gilmer
Mr. Morrison
B. F. Thorp
Throckmorton
O. C. Thomas
G. H
C. M. Roach
Wise County
W. H. Meyers
W. M. Dodson
Throckmorton County
Olney
P. J. Sharp
Archer County
Messrs. Thomas
Thedford
Mr. Lawrence
Graham
Rock Mason
Presbyterian
Bro
Oakley
Democratic Precinct Convention at Graham Precinct
The Graham precinct Democratic convention met under the Graham National Bank awning while the courthouse was used for the election. A. A. Timmons was elected precinct chairman. J. C. Kay secretary. A 15-member delegate committee listed. J. W. Timmons and others named to represent the precinct at the county convention set for the 4th inst. A. A. Timmons re elected precinct chairman for two years. No contests arose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Graham
Graham National Bank
A. A. Timmons
J. C. Kay
L. P. Brooks
W. C. Clark
P. A. Martin
J. W. Timmons
Jim Timmons
Jesse Rogers
S. R
Nughey Turner School Opens Fourth Year In 1906
Weatherford Texas training school prepares for college or life with Latin Greek French German. Students enter state universities without examination and Vanderbilt University accepts the certificate. Eminent educators endorse the work. Fourth year opens September 11 1906. Write for letters and catalogue. J P Turner principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nughey & Turner School
Weatherford
Texas
State University
Vanderbilt University
J. P. Turner
A. M
Hearst Introduces Hearst's American Home and Farm
A new Chicago weekly by William R Hearst promises national reach and a home paper focus for business people farmers and housewives. Debuts April 19 with color magazine format pages cartoons editorials farm and household departments market reports and exclusive European news. Introductory offer blends subscription with this newspaper at 1.75 for one year. limited time.
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William R. Hearst
Chicago
Hearst
Buster Brown
Katzenjammer
Happy Hooligan
Lulu
Leander
Foxy Grandpa
Alphonse
Gaston
Maud
Outeault
Opper
Swinnerton
Dirks
Bunny
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
John A. Logan
Beatric Fairfax
Winifred Black
Lady Hagar Somerset
Cele
American Home and Farm
The
Gravam Leaver
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W. C. Noah
Farmer
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M. A. Hughes
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B.B. Ward
Clem McCarver
Cisco
Eastland County
Mrs. Wallace
Prof. McClendon
Greenville
E. S. Graham
Miss Bertha
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E. L. Norman
Thigpen Place
Red Top
Leader
Indian Mound
Boare
Rock Island
Lucile and
Trixie
J. W. Harvey
Seymour
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T. & Pass Ag’t
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