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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
7
A brief dedication accompanies a series on the men of iron nerve who opened the wilderness of the west and made civilization possible, honoring their courage and pioneering efforts in Young County Texas.
In fall 1893 Bitter Creek deaths followed by a quinine mix up led to indictments for negligent practice against doctors Wells and Fowler. August 1893 local option upheld antis, bridges built, and a March 1894 Graham murder case involving John English and John Willingham ended with English’s 35 year sentence while Willingham drew five years. The era also saw press amid Populist papers and a deadly epidemic sickening many.
A letter to W. M. Johnson from Murdo MacKenzie, Brazil Land Cattle and Packing Co of Sao Paulo, reports the death of employee Harry Johnson in Mato Grosso after a confrontation with a native over calf theft. The letter notes Harry’s good health before departure, his loyalty, and that a funeral rite was held with graves marked and railing planned. Publication promised for eight weeks in Young County newspapers to notify heirs and proceed with probate and personal effects.
The 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco will draw nations and observers, with over two hundred million dollars spent on buildings and exhibits and an anticipated attendance of twenty million. Texas aims to display its farm and factory strengths, urging a robust Texas presence in the fair.
E. S. Graham and an associate announce a joint Real Estate and Exchange business from the Graham Land Office. They promise strict, commission based dealings with the public and offer free writing material for patrons. Customers are welcomed and urged to patronize.
The program lists topics and speakers for an Old Friends meeting led by C B Jones. Elsie Rubenkoenig reads scripture John 3:25-36. Several proofs and letters are read by Mrs Fitz gerald and others, with 26 attendees at 7 30 p m.
The State Fair of Texas opens October 18 and runs through November 2 with top trotters and pacers from across America. About 40 000 dollars in purses will be awarded across ten major stakes featuring 150 horses competing for high honors including Cheney the famed mare notable for season records.
Public notice commands the Unknown Owner to appear at the next District Court term in Graham on September 1 1913 to answer a petition filed June 20 1912 in suit No 1459. It lists tax, penalty amounts and a 120 acre tract from the Sallie Ann Wash Survey with detailed parcel bounds.
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