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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
3
Local items report J D Short visiting Graham Jewelers Donley repair shop updates, Denman Sons harness prices, Eliasville camp meeting adds 68 converts, and farming ads. District Court notes cover theft, murder cases, juries, and indictments. plus M K Graham and Maud Garrett wedding and bank expansion. Street and church updates follow with ads for Grove tonic and Grove remedies.
Sealed bids for grading masonry and bridging of the Weatherford Mineral Wells Northwestern Railway from two miles north of Mineral Wells to Graham, Texas, about forty five miles, will be received at the company office in Weatherford until noon August 17 1901. Plans and specs available at the general office. a $500 certified check accompanies each bid. failure to contract and bond within ten days after acceptance triggers forfeiture. The company reserves right to reject bids.
The editor, father of Roger Davenport, honors six friends Le Rickman Ted Johnson Sidney Johnston Ed Treue Hugh Wilkins and Walton Hindman who accompanied Roger on his final journey and aided in the last rites. Reverend Baxter Golightly led the simple service as the murdered boy was laid to rest.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The Dallas State Fair is promised a splendid date stamp and will run from September 28 to October 13 under obligations of THE LEADER.
Milwaukee report details Senator Tillman of South Carolina praising lynching and condemning Booker T. Washington while claiming white Southern dominance. He argues blacks and whites cannot be equal in voting and vows Southern men will govern, amid applause and a shotguns remark.
The article extols the power of a virtuous woman to reform men. It notes W. L. Lawler unveiling a new barber sign described as a beauty. An advertisement claims Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic cures malaria by purifying the blood.
The Seymour camp meeting led by O. J. Wook and preached by Revs. Smith and Sweeney concludes Sunday night after a series that began July 25. About 40 confessions have been received with expectations of reaching 65, reflecting a highly successful event for the Christan church in Seymour. Also reported is J. P. Morgan's First National Bank of New York declaring a 5 million dollar dividend on its 500 thousand dollar capital stock and adding 4 million to its reserve.
The Farm and Ranch along with The Graham Leader offer a one year subscription for 1.75 dollars to any address.
The Clarendon News notes the flood of advertisements as proof of an enterprising town. Belmont Hotel, led by T. J. Lamons, rises as a first class lodging option offering good meals and comfortable stay.
The author warns that many youths wander without trade or business training and warns parents to engage boys in work by age twelve to instill discipline. Habit becomes second nature, and early industrious training builds future skills and self reliance.
Mrs. R. N. Price advertises fashion sewing and dressmaking done in the latest style. She offers chart guided cutting and guarantees a fit at rock bottom prices, inviting customers to try her services.
Notice warns that hunting fishing camping or trespassing on pastures owned or controlled by the undersigned will be enforced. It also directs debtors to Hollingsworth & Dow or C. P. Hollingsworth to settle with Joe Pord at Graham Hardware promptly. The Geeidental Hotel opens with a welcoming invitation and reasonable tables.
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