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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
3
A crowded page notes illnesses and visits including Mike Cuba Parker and Dr George LeGrand. Merchants announce new dress shirts and dress forms at Morrison's and Den man & Sons offer up to date stock and wheat and land loans. Local residents travel to Sherman Chicago and Dallas, with weathered community updates and revival meetings near Fish Creek and Conner Crack church events.
Last Saturday Herman Lichte, while rounding cattle on S. R. Jeffery's ranch, was knocked unconscious when his horse fell on him after raping a cow. By Wednesday evening he was believed improving but remains very dangerous.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promotes Hal's Catarrh Cure with a claim of curing nine of ten catarrh induced cases. The pitch offers a $100 reward for an uncured case and urges readers to request circulars from Chesney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
The following gentlemen are attending the judicial convention at Ft. Worth. J. C. Kay J. W. Akin P. A. Martin S. R. Crawford J. K. Norris N. J. Timmons G. L. Aynesworth E. B. Norman R. P. Arnold A. T. Gay.
Help wanted notice seeking a domestic worker for cooking and general house chores with no washing. Apply to R. J. Johnson in Belknap Texas.
Rev Huckaby conducts a revival at Goose Neck school house inviting community members to attend. The event highlights spiritual renewal and gospel messages in a small town setting.
Advert shows a buyer named R. C. Adams seeking wheat supply through notes and accounts at market price for sewing machines. The notice requests contact for transaction terms and delivery details.
Miss Oma Stark of Jacksboro is visiting her sister Mrs R Q Denman of this city.
Promptly decide on renewing or subscribing to the Republic. Contact O. W. Kine, Agent, Post Office Building, for details and to complete the process.
Bob Holcomb and his wife of South Bend were among residents spotted in town during a day out last week.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg. He writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds and piles it is the best salve in the world. Care guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Handy Matthews druggists.
J J Robertson and his wife from Eliasville traveled via Gr aham last Tuesday on returning from a May overland trip to Missouri. They reached Kansas City and attended the Democratic convention. Jack recalls visiting battle grounds once fought with Gen Price’s troops. They reported a pleasant trip.
R K Mayes, a long time Fish Creek neighborhood resident, was in town last week for an unreported purpose.
Newspaper clipping touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for consumption. Mrs Rena 3 Stout, once 90 pounds and deemed doomed by a Yorktown doctor, allegedly gained 37 pounds and was cured after using the remedy. Trial bottles offered free at Handy Matthews store.
Joe Rutherford of Okla ran down to visit his parents and old friends for a day last week, according to local notes.
Imperfect digestion and assimilation cause disorders in the gut system, worsened by neglect. Herbine tones the stomach and promotes better digestion. Price 50 cents at Graham Drug Co.
Jim Hunter Jr of Collingsworth County is visiting his old home region and renewing ties with longtime friends in Young Texas during a brief trip.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic cures chills and builds up the system. It claims to strengthen the weak and slim the lean and calls it the tonic of tonics. The price is listed as fifty cents.
R. Crawford came back one day last week after an extended trip through Ohio and other locations, returning refreshed from his travels.
Dr King’s New Life Pills promise a splendid appetite and sound digestion improving energy and health. Only 25 cents at Handy Matthews drug store. Dr Buckner preached at the Methodist church Wednesday night on faith and works, stressing their mutual necessity.
One bottle will convince the most skeptical of the real merits of Dr. Simmons Sarsaparila concentrated and scientifically combined. Pleasant and effective. Fifty doses for 59 cents.
A pleasant social evening held at the Fish Creek gas well drew a mix of young and older attendees. They enjoyed conversation, singing, croquet, and other amusements by lamplight as the Eliasville Cornet Band supplied patriotic and sentimental music, ending with everyone returning home merry.
Advertisement claims Hunt's Lightning Oil cures catarrh neuralgia sprains cramps diarrhea cuts headache rheumatism and is good for man and beast with a promised money refund if it fails.
Mr and Mrs H W Whitmire from South Prairie were in Graham on Wednesday for unspecified local business and social calls.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm speeds healing by antiseptic action, reducing the maturation period by about one third of the time compared to other treatments. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
J H Mittenthal left town on a visit to Waxahachie and is reported to bring his bride back with him, signaling plans for a marriage union on return.
Advert depicts Ballard's Snow Liniment as quick aid for farmers injuries including cuts burns and bruises. It notes Prims 2 and So cents at Graham Drug Co. and urges prompt application.
J. E. Morrison & Co. will relocate their gin from Eliasville to Graham. The first load arrives Wednesday and will sit at Salt Creek on the north end of Oak Street.
Lexington Kentucky resident A Hogarty suffered severe Yellow Jaundice. Despite top medical care his condition persisted until two bottles of Electric Bitters were taken, after which he reported a complete cure. The remedy targets stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold by Handy Matthews, druggists.
Miss Louise Lamar Addie and Bertha Eddleman visited Miss Ora Gholson and attended the protracted meeting on Conner Creek last week.
O W Wakeheld of Columbus Ga praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unmatched for stomach and bowel troubles. He states it cured two cases of cholera morbus in his family and he has sold hundreds of bottles. The Graham Drug Co offers it for sale.
John O. Wilson of Tonk Valley has moved to town settling into residence and joining local community life.
A historical notice promotes Ware's Cesam VeRMIPAGE as a potent worm expeller and a universal tonic for chills and fever in children, claiming permanent cures. The source cites Graham Drag as the location and emphasizes its effectiveness and uniqueness.
An advertisement offers mant's Lightning Oil to cure backache sprains bruises catarrh rheumatism catarrh diarrhoea colic cramps and other aches with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The ad claims thousands have been restored to health using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It urges trials for coughs and lung troubles, says long resistant cases improved, and promises refunds if not beneficial, with Graham Drug Co as the seller.
Estrayed horses and livestock listed by C A Wilkinson and Onas Gay in Young County Texas. Dark bay horse twelve years old, unbranded with a wire cut on right fore foot. Another dark bay horse branded on left shoulder eight or nine years old. A bay mare mule branded T on left shoulder and thigh UA. Dates July 31 1600 and July 24 1900 refer to prior reports by RK Johnson and Cnas Gay with reference numbers 8 and 68.0.40,7.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Herbine as a liver remedy for chills and fever. It claims Herbine is the only perfect liver medicine and promotes a 50 cent price at Grahams.
Assessor W P Beckham finalizes the 1900 tax rolls ready for reception by the commissioners court one week from next Monday. County valuations total 2 708 170 dollars, up 52 267 from last year with 1210 polls, 32 more than the prior year.
A neighbor recounts using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to treat an infant with cholera infantum. After two days the child recovered and became vigorous. The testimonial notes repeated successful recommendations and sales through Graham Drug Co in Bookwalter, Ohio.
Mrs R C Adams and her children visited relatives in Jack County last Saturday and returned home on Monday.
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