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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
8
Local news items from the office column list visits and arrivals from Brownwood Fort Worth Waco and Snyder. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs Walter Sloan welcoming a baby girl and M S Kimball purchasing property near Loving. Subscriptions and repairs promoted by Blakeney Pharmacy with satisfaction guaranteed.
The piece predicts a volatile Dallas state convention with fears of trading delegates and a major clash in the Democratic camp. It contrasts old guards loyal to James Hogg with reform-minded candidates, warning of heated confrontations at the Fair Grounds and the auditorium.
Advertisement seeking reliable agents to write accident and health insurance. Promises good money and a fine company. Apply to W. M. Plaster in Loving, Texas.
M. M. Mosley, solo alto, ordered a silver and gold plated circular horn he expects soon. The band rapidly gains new, higher grade instruments and former members join the new group to deliver tunes once played only by top concert bands in Graham.
A good rain fell over the county Saturday and Sunday boosting prospects. Health remains fair though Lone Somease suffers, W S Bailey has been badly affected. Local visits include Criss Fitzgerald and wife from Gibtown Jack county. Association at True concluded Sunday night with praise for the meetings.
Real estate notice from Geo. H. McLaren inviting sellers of small farms and large tracts to contact him. He emphasizes direct contact with eastern buyers and other states, urges accurate pricing, and promotes current selling opportunities without inflated prices.
Republicans of Young county convened at C W Johnson law office Graham. Delegates elected to State El Paso and Congressional and Senatorial conventions. County ticket chosen with C W Johnson as County Judge and J C Fisher as Clerk. Johnson re-elected chairman. Resolutions support Cecil A Lyon for State Chairman and postmaster Cunningham’s reappointment.
Mrs. C. C. Bigham came home last week from Benbrook where she visited her sister. Mrs. Chas. Widmayer and Mrs. M. H. Chism returned Tuesday night from Missouri where they had been visiting.
Perfect protection against accidents and sickness offered at 1.00 per month with claims paid at sight. Good agents wanted. W. M. Piaster, District Manager. Our senators and congressmen are delegates to the state convention at Dallas. they ought to stay away so their cases can be discussed freely by delegates of the people.
In Olney Texas the community enjoys good rains and growth. Lumber for a new house and a school foundation progresses while Rev McCowan aids the Methodist ministry. The town plans a telephone exchange, the band forms, and local traders and visitors from Bowie and Spring Creek participate.
The Primitive Baptist Association gathered Thursday evening through Sunday with many visiting brethren and one new member. Notable attendees included Gro Mercer, Gay, Mr Lancaster of Alvord, Prof Keathley and wife from Snyder, Miss Clara Owens from Brown County, and Miss May Varnell from Belton College. Local land prospectors and settlers noted two or three purchases from Mr Terrell as the county settles. reunions, school memories, and services at Indian Mound marked the gathering with old friends bidding fond farewells.
Weatherford Texas high grade training prepares students for college or life. Subjects include English History Mathematics Latin Greek French German Spanish and Science. Students enter University of Texas and other Texas schools without examination and Vanderbilt University accepts the certificate. Eminent educators endorse the work. Write for catalogue and letters. Fourth year opens September 11 1906. For information contact J P Turner A M Parry Tex
The G L Aynesworth house and lot in Graham is offered for sale. Price and terms reasonable. This is a bargain. Call and see me. ukEo. H Mclaren.
A ten day protracted meeting in Eliasville closed last night led by Rev. Paxon of Graham with two professions of faith joining the Presbyterian Church. A Baptist meeting will start tomorrow night led by Rev. McDonald of Breckinridge. Bro Shrader wrapped up Fish Creek meeting with five conversions and a marriage united Ancil Bentley and Maud DeLong at the family home with officiant. Local social notes mention visitors from Ivan and Smith county and ongoing railroad talk, hoping for track work soon.
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