Announcement of local election candidates listed
FRANK H H. BOWRON, EDITOR. ANNOUNCEMENTS. We are authorized to announce the allowing candidates, subject to the Ss. For Representative, 104th District, D. J. BROOKRESON. For District Attorney, 30th District, P. A. MARTIN. for County Judge, EUGENE W. FRY . County Attorney, FRED T. ARNOLD. For County and District Clerk. E. B. NORMAN. For County Treasurer. F. M. BURKETT. For Tax Assessor. R. L. TANKERSLEY. For Sheriff and Tax Collector. M. A. WALLACE. For Public Weigher, W. E. CRIM. For County Commissioner, Pre. No. 1. GEO. F. PARSONS. For County Commissioner Pre. No. 4. A. G CASEY.
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D. J. Brookreson
Postal rule: Leader not sent beyond one year on credit
The notice explains that under postal regulations the Leader will not be mailed to anyone more than one year in arrears. Check the date on your label and contact us to renew if you are near or past the yearly renewal deadline.
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Broile
Yok
Archer Dispatch Miss Lula Woodward Democratic nominee
In Archer County the announcement column notes Miss Lula Woodward as the Democratic nominee for county treasurer. The piece states that ladies will soon fill county offices and other responsible positions, while mentioning the county superintendent of Erath County as a figure in the context.
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Archer Dispatch
Lula Woodward
Archer County
Erath County
Statesmen split on submitting prohibition to voters
Debate grows over whether the state senate will submit the prohibition issue to the people as instructed by the platform and primary vote. Some warn that a failure to act by eleven senators could disgrace the party and themselves.
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Tatesmen
State Senate
Race riots rock Springfield Illinois in mob violence assault
The report describes deadly race riots in Springfield Illinois sparked by a violent assault on a white railway worker. Five deaths occur and over a hundred involved, with mobs seizing a Black man named William Donnegan and hanging him. State troops take control while Black residents flee toward the state house and arsenal.
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Springfield
Lincon
Ciar
William Donnegan
Abraham Lincoln
State House
Duncan
Rock Island
Fort. Worth
Graham
Tombstones and Grave Digging Services Offerings
An advertises tombstones and grave-digging services by W. E. Baker at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rates cited include adults seven dollars and five dollars for additional digging. Call for orders and prompt, satisfactory service.
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Cisco Marblerks
W. E. Baker
Fexton
Ak Grove Cemetery
Leader celebrates thirty two years of publication in Graham
The Graham Leader reflects on its thirty two year milestone on August 16, noting the paper’s longevity, independence, and stance against liquor advertising. It vows to remain democratic in coverage, publish county-wide interest items, invite correspondents, and urge unity to advance town and county interests.
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Graham
Fort Worth
Times
Texas
Post Office Department
Bal lard's Snow Liniment Sale Ad Prompt
The Laziest Man in the World would not be contented to be kept in the house and doing no thing by rheumatism. Rub well with Ballard's Snow Liniment and no matter what the trouble is, it will disappear at once, Sold by B. S. Doty & Co.
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Ballard
B. S. Doty & Co
Delighted Fresno couple Wed at Local Morning Ceremony
Edward Treue and Miss Maud Chetwood were married August 4 at the bride’s mother's home in Fresno. Rev. Arthur Polk Brown officiated as a small circle witnessed the ceremony. The bride wore a pearl gray traveling dress. After congratulations, the couple left for a northern tour lasting several weeks.
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Fresno
California
Treue
Edward Treue
Maud Chetwood
J. T. Chetwood
J Street
Arthur Polk Brown
Hughes Laundry
Sam Norton
J. A. Cowdrey
Nellie Cowdrey
G. Claud Wynne
Homer C. Katze
Leland Chetwood
A Faithful Friend in Travel Remembers a Remedy
H B Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a faithful companion since 1872. A seasoned commercial traveler states thirty five years of use proves its value and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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H. 8. Nichols
Oakland
Ind
Ter
New Bridge for Graham
The Graham Commercial Club resolved with the County Commissioners Court and the City Council to build a bridge at the foot of Oak Street near the Union Gin. A committee will hire an engineer and obtain estimates at once, with building described as now certain.
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Graham Commercial Club
County Commissioners Court
County
Hunt's Lightning Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
The ad copy urges readers to rub Hunt's Lightning Oil on burns bruises or aching joints to remove pain and poisons. It claims quick healing and relief from injuries, presenting the oil as an effective household remedy.
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Hunt
Notice to creditors in Mrs. M. E. Conally estate
Texas Young County administrator Geo H McLaren notifies all persons with claims against the estate of Mrs. M E Conally deceased to present them at Graham Young County Texas. The notice is dated August 20 1908 and issued as free administrator of the estate.
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State OF Texas
Young
M. E. Conally
Young County
Texas
Geo. H. McLaren
Said
Graham
Citation by publication in land dispute of 1908
Publication summons in Young County Texas court case No 1121 issued August 5 1908 notices Elizabeth Carter Milly Susanna Carter Elijah Josiah Carter and C W Ditmore as defendants in a land dispute over 1064 acres northeast quarter Samuel Anderson Survey with damages claimed at 1000 dollars and requests judgment ownership and costs for the September 7 1908 term at Graham Texas including prior possession and tax payments over more than five and ten years respectively.
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State OF
Texas
Young County
Elizabeth Carter
Milly Susanna Carter
Elijah Josiah Carter
C. W. Ditmore
30Th Judicial District
Graham
J. J. Perkins
Milly Suzanna Carter
Samuel Anderson
E. B. Norman
L. MeJilton
Agust A. D
Young Co
Abner W Thresher cited for divorce by publication
Publication summons issued for Abner W Thresher in a divorce action filed July 31 1908 in Young County court. Lillie Thresher seeks dissolution of marriage alleging abandonment in May 1902 and non support for two children aged about 10 and 8. The case No 1119 sets custody and relief sought, returnable at the next Graham district court term on 7 September 1908.
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Texas
Young County
Abner W. Thresher
30Th Judicial District
Ae County
Graham
Lillie Thresher
Plaintiff
E. B. Norman
L. McMilton
Majestic Range Promises World Beat in Bakeware Ad
The notice advertises the Majestic Range claiming world beating performance for Herting and baking. Graham Hon. Co. states Majestic Ranges will be available in a few days and invites showing the Majestic, the Lest Range on Earth, guaranteed for 20 years.
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Graham Hon. Co
Earth
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Frank H H. Bowron
P. A. Martin
Eugene W. Fry
Fred T. Arnold
F. M. Burkett
R. L. Tankersley
M. A. Wallace
W. E. Crim
Geo. F. Parsons
A. G Casey
Illinois
Chetwood
Plain Plucker
Union
Smiths Axminster
Great Northwest Furniture
Crockery and Undertaking House of
W. S. McJimsey
Cicero Smith
Jno
C. Kay
W. O. Clark
Chas. Gay
Luther
Clark
Graham National Bank
R. J. Johnson, Chas. Gay
W. O. Clark, A. A. Morrison
Rob McLaren
Edison Phonographs
Victor
Singer
Craham
THE
Lee
Ledes
GEO. H. Lee Co
B.S. Doty & Co
Broiles
Spevicton Petshod
Ydroce Phimos
Delos
Houston
the Leader
Dallas News
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