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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
2
According to postal regulations, the LEADER will not be sent to anyone in arrears beyond one year on credit. Check the date on your label. if you are approaching one year in arrears, call or send in your renewal.
Mr Taft visits Oyster Bay to signal support for Teddy Roosevelt's influence and the Republican trust busting stance. Analysts doubt the Standard Oil Trust can be fully restrained, while questions rise about how much Rockefeller will contribute to the Republican Campaign fund now that a fine is no longer due.
Phrase cites public interest in handwriting on cheques as the focus of attention.
John Claflin, president of H. B. Claflin Dry Goods Company, supports reduced railroad rates but fails to pay freight charges himself, reflecting a conflict between policy stance and personal conduct.
Silver sells at 25 7 9 cents an ounce, making silver dollars worth about 45 cents intrinsically.
The Paper Trust has cut wages 10 percent but remains shielded by tariffs from lowering product prices. Standpatter leaders back a Republican House majority to back a standpat Speaker and resist tariff reductions.
A remark expresses hope that Mr. Taft becomes President and prays for his long life to avoid the fear of Jim Sherman holding the office, reflecting political anxieties of patriots.
Taft delivered his acceptance speech to Roosevelt and then traveled to Manhattan where Wall Street interests gave their approval reflecting contemporary Republican politics.
The U S Circuit Court reversed Judge Landis and overturned the famous 29 240 000 fine against the Standard Oil Trust. President Roosevelt did not back the Circuit Court decision and called it a mis carriage of justice while acknowledging the fine must be settled by the courts, not the president.
All senior Republican figures are away in politics or on extended holidays in Washington. Only Secretary of War Wright remains, a Democrat who has accepted a Republican retainer, and will thus be watched closely.
The Steel Trust report shows 56 percent of its plants are active. The Sunshine Club must explain its claim that all men are now employed, as 44 percent idle contradicts this prosperity claim and excludes Sunshine from many homes.
The region faces a large cotton crop if rain continues and boll worms stay away. Threshing was slowed by frequent showers, but most farmers expect to finish soon. Rev. Palmer of Sunset closed a Christian meeting last Sunday night. Methodist meetings start next Sunday with Rev. Bowman. Ed Tack is ill with slow fever. Miss Sallie Williams and Mrs Ethel Watson with Miss Mollie Watson of Corsicana visit here. W D Richardson and wife moved to Alvord to work with a gin company. Mr and Mrs Sam Sherwood visited relatives and Dr and Mrs Jones here. Mr Smith of Corsicana, father of Mrs John Lowe, visited and returned home with Mrs Lowe. Girls attended band practice Tuesday night. band played well.
Objects tied with a leather strap found between Graham and the McCan bridge are reported. Finder should notify Henry McCan in Murry, Texas, to claim or identify the items.
Public notice commands Sheriff or Constable to summon Abner W Thresher by weekly publication for four weeks in Young County Texas. Circuit details show a 1908 divorce petition by Lillie Thresher, alleging abandonment and seeking custody of two children with support and dissolution of matrimony.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the Graham post office as of August 3 1908. Names include W M Billingsley Claude Blair Leonard Byrd W A Blair C F Eckman J H Hollyfield Miss Ray Pierce L J Rhea C W Laud and Smith J H Sharp Mack Thompson MO I W pharmacist. When calling for above say Advertised giving date J T Cunningham P M.
Wanted. Alive man to sell Singer sewing machines and collect on notes and accounts in Young county. One who will devote his whole time to the business required. A very liberal commission contract to the proper party. For particulars address Singer Sewing Machine Co. Gainesville Texas.
Sunday eve Aug 9th at 5 o'clock Mrs J R McCarrell leads with 1 song 2 prayer 3 reading lesson 4 short talks by C B Jones Minnie Reubenkenig Lowry Owen Luella Hollingsworth Annie Morrison W C Harrell Nellie Hollingsworth E W Fry C P Owen Z A Hudson J P McKinly Bladen Garrett J R McCarrell song by class
Public notice commands Elizabeth Carter Milly Susanna Carter Elijah Josiah Carter and C W Ditmore to appear at the next Young County District Court term in Graham on September 7 1908 to answer Plaintiff J J Perkins claim for lands described as 106 acres the northeast quarter of Samuel Anderson Survey alleging unlawful entry and possession removal with damages of 1000 dollars and requesting judgment costs and relief The notice dates August 5 1908 and is signed by E B Norman Clerk with deputy L M MeJilton and Issued August 5 1908
Miss Hattie Fickling and Lonnie Ingram united in marriage at the bride’s home near Proffitt Young county Texas on July 29 1908 Rev W M Goode of South Bend officiated and neighbors witnessed and blessed the ceremony for the young couple.
Rev. T. E. Cannedy closed a very successful meeting at Eliasville last week and is now assisting in a meeting at Spring Creek.
J D Kinnard of Apache Oklahoma visits J D Sparks and family. Drs Rutherford Husky veterinarians from Dallas will attend U C V Reunion to see livestock. EK W Fry injured in runaway yesterday when mule team spooked by car. Graham Hardware contract for cemetery piping underway, soon linking to city water works.
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