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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
2
Notwithstanding the high paper price Tae Leapen stays at One Dottak a year in advance. If you have not paid in advance you are in arrears. If you owe for the paper we will send it to you for nothing. Let us hear from you. John Clark Ridpath, the historian, died Tuesday in New York.
The second son of Queen Victoria, Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha, has died.
Reports say British troops have captured about one thousand Boer combatants in the past week, indicating a significant setback for Boer forces and a tightening of control in the region.
S W T Lanham, the eloquent congressman from the eighth district, was nominated for a position signaling continued leadership and political backing. The announcement underscores Lanham's standing and the party's confidence in his candidacy.
John H. Stephens was unanimously nominated for Congress at the Mineral Monday convention.
Reports from the judicial convention show the first ballot results with Stephens at 77.5 votes, Carswell 38, Wallace 37, Arnold 22.5, Smith 9, and Brown of Vernon withdrawing from the race.
The Leader completes its twenty fourth year of existence as Graham's first paper and has never missed an issue during its 24 years of informing Young County residents.
Rev. J. G. Adams of Fort Worth delivered temperance lectures Sunday and Monday. He is a forcible speaker who attacked the subject without mercy, and his debates on prohibition could spur local option law enforcement at the coming election.
Weatherford specialist Dr Harley A Long will be in Gra ham starting Thursday August 9 1900 for two weeks. Free examinations offered for acute and chronic eye ear nose and throat diseases with honest verdicts. Glasses fitted where beneficial and owed charges avoided if no cure.
Minister Conger informs Tuesday evening that firing has stopped since July 16 and all are safe and well. Provisions suffice for weeks, though ammunition is scarce. Welcome news to the United States, with hopes for consistent reports moving forward.
Miss Ida Mai Dennis of Jackson Mississippi arrives in Graham as guest of Mr Frank Herron. She is daughter of the woman who nursed and aided him when wounded May 12 1863 at the Raymond battle. Herron recalls the fight as his hardest of the war. Postmaster Cunningham, present in the Union lines, agrees it was a warm engagement. Herron aged fifteen was wounded and captured and housed with Miss Ida’s grandfather Mr McDonald. Miss Myra McDonald cared for him tenderly until recovery and return home. Herron’s family honors their guest and seeks her comfort during the visit.
A compact notice touts Tapier's Buckeyes Pie Ointment as the cure for a troublesome affliction that interferes with rest and activity. It claims relief for stubborn cases, priced 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents for tubes, sold by Graham Drug Co.
A lost horse described as about 14 1 2 hands high with a brace brand on the left shoulder is offered for five dollars if delivered to Graham within August 1900. The notice seeks the animal and provides a reward amount and location.
Farmers report smiles as cotton looks flat and promising crops emerge around Markley. Visitors include Cullers, Tinney, and Rasure parties traveling to Jacksboro Olney and Burleson counties. Local youths and ball games, camp meetings upcoming, and remedies for health issues teased with a drug advert.
A light rainfall blessed the area last week while the community enjoys good health overall. Mrs M J Holcomb improves slowly after illness. A new small lady joined Mrs M D Harrell at her home. Clay Parker and family visited and fished this week and plan to depart for the West next Wednesday with Dave Hale and family. Jim Askew and family called on friends here. Rev P B Keeter preached at the place last Sunday. A prayer meeting conducted by M L McBrayer Sunday evening was very successful. J F Sullivan of Graham spent the weekend with relatives. Miss Bettie Scott and brother with Miss May Payne enjoyed a stay in Eliasville and the Missey Davis entertainment.
An 19th century style advertisement urges readers troubled by Serofela Secofulous Humor boils humors and catarrh to try Dr Simmons Sarssparuila. Offer notes pif ty doses for 50 cents.
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