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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1882
Page
3
Rain luxuriates across the county boosting crops while prospectors, cowboys, and merchants circulate in Graham. Notables like Chas Humphries and Wam Clark visit. social events, picnics, dances, and a barbecue plan at Donnell's Mill fill the month.
From Seymour comes word of a fatal confrontation between W E Preston a lawyer and E B Wheeler a Seymour deputy surveyor. Preston allegedly drew a derringer first prompting Wheeler to shoot. Preston fled firing again through a window and Wheeler shot him through the eye causing instant death. Friends deplore the tragedy.
Belknap Texas July 31 1882 reports heavy rains improving cotton and grass crops. A Grahamite party attended a school exhibition and dance Friday night but stayed until Monday due to Salt Creek swelling. Hosts say the visit was enjoyable though two or three men reportedly pawned a base violin for their board.
Local brief notes from Graham Texas July 29 1882 report an upcoming quarter race between Ben Mosely’s colt and John Casburn’s sorrel mare though results cannot be given in this issue. The column also covers political candidacies school land sales and social events with community notices and announcements from Seymour Cresset and Graham.
A collection of brief, scattered items notes include Cotton worms near Richmond reports, talk of John Hancock for Congress in the Tenth District, Dallas street sounds of hammers and music, a rising Democratic majority trend from 1878 to 1980, Senator Hill’s health update, Morgan steamers planned to sail to Sabine Pass, and the Livingston inland mission expanding with twenty-two currently and eleven more aboard from England to Congo river stations.
Stroop’s policy of live and let live is noted for prices. Barbed and Smooth Wire and Machine Repairs accept spot cash from J. B. Norris. L. J. Bower maintains full stock of groceries including oranges lemons candies tobacco and cigars. Clocks and watches repairs are offered at Stroup’s drugstore in the Graham Hotel. John Meisterhans remains the western boot and shoe boss, promising durability and Newton’s quality.
J R Brown associated with the Graham post office marks a southeast corner on Young Co with left side indicators. J C Brown and N White listed as post office agents on a Graham ranch. Brand SPW noted on left side. Descriptions describe cropping marks on Marks left ear and under bit and over bit on right ear with splits and underbits.
W T Lanham of Parker County announces candidacy for Congress in the 1st District subject to Democratic Convention action. Silas Buck of Erath County also enters as candidate for Congress in the 11th District with candidacy contingent on Democratic Convention rules.
District Judge B F Williams of the 4th Judicial District runs for reelection on November 7 1882. P Haynes of Seymour seeks the 34th District seat. A M Burgess of Henrietta also runs for the 34th District judgeship.
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