Local notices from Graham area residents and travelers
Scott Gilbert of Woodson visits on business while Bread delivery continues locally. Jim Singleton, a Young County native now in Oklahoma, visits this week. Col J N Adair and wife of Jean tour here with Grover Gallaher selling land and visiting kin. Heighton watches praised. One Fare Plus 10C Rock Island offers Sunday round trips. J T Marshall family moving to east Graham. Rural Routes 1 and 2 mail duties in Rolly Voules absence. Lost blue serge coat on Graham Loving road near Flint Creek school. Mrs J M Hand and son Harry travel to Alabama for winter. Gentry Flint of Dallas spends weekend with Volks family.
Gasol and local land deals spark farm parcels confusion
Fragmentary notes mention Sam Beene and land references near Kountze and Fisher. The text lists two farm parcels and unspecified measurements, with ambiguous ownership and transfer terms. No clear action or outcome is stated.
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Fisher
Sam Beene
Padgett Sickness Reported From Dallas Typhoid Ward
Dallas dispatch reports Willie Padgett ill at Baptist Sanitarium with typhoid fever. doctors monitor his condition and advise rest and quiet care.
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Dallas
Willie Padgett
Baptist Sanitarium
Grove’s Tasteless Chill Sonic Enriches Blood
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Sonic as a tonic that enriches the blood strengthens the system and helps endure the summer heat. the claim is priced at 50 cents.
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GROVE
Civil War memoir by F A Mays announced for The Leader
F A Mays pens a history of his Civil War experiences to be published in The Leader soon. Prof McLendon’s sister Mrs Norwood of Vernon is seriously ill. She is well known in Graham where she taught music five years ago.
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F. A. Mays
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Advertisement
Old reliable surgical dressing promises relief from pain and healing. Notaliniment offered in 25¢ and 1.00 sizes.
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Porter
Revivalist Boswell Returns From Central Texas
Reverend W. D. Boswell returned Monday night from central Texas where he conducted a highly successful revival. He is scheduled to be at Loving this week for further meetings.
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W. D. Boswell
Central
Texas
Loving
Local Goods and School Notice From Early Texan Page
Good Standard 8 oz duck priced at 10c per yard offered by Jno E Morrison and Co. The Graha school opens September 9 with old books exchangeable for new ones if in good condition. A. E. Oatman and daughters Nora and Maud have left for Loving and Megargel before returning to Waco.
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Jno
E. Morrison & Go
Graha
A. E. Oatman
Nora
Maud
Loving
Megargel
Waco
Jno. E. MorgSion & Go
Pony Mare Stray Found Near Bend in Custody
J. L. Smith holds a stray pony mare about fourteen hands high with a roached mane at his Bend area home since last week. Owner is urged to claim possession immediately.
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J. L. Smith
Bend
Horse accident injures rancher near Graham
E. A. Posern was thrown from a horse at his ranch four miles east of town last Monday. He was brought to his home in east Graham for medical attention and is doing fairly well.
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E. A. Posern
East
Graham
Wedding Announced for Miss Sallie Chism and Mr Joe L Clark
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Sallie Chism and Mr Joe L Clark of Huntsville to be held at the Presbyterian church in Gorman Texas on August 25 early morning. The bride is well known and beloved in her hometown, stirring much local interest.
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Sallie Chism
Joe L. Clark
Huntsville
Presbyterian Church
Miss Chism
Pocket-B 10K Lost Near Median Chapel
Lost ten thousand dollars believed in a pocket somewhere near Median Chapel or along the road from the author’s home. The pocket contained scripts and a request to return to a named person Fi the ee ee Bank or to the writer for a reward. Returns may be made to E. C. Turner.
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Seven Draham
E. C. Turneri
Mrs MeJimsey Visits Family in Texas Trip
Mr. W. S. MeJimsey and daughter Pauline return from Mineral Wells Monday with Mr. Chas Gay riding in his car. Mrs. MeJimsey plans a visit to daughter Mrs. Ringgenburg in Jacksboro before heading home.
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W. S. MeJimsey
Pauline
Mineral Wells
Chas Gay
Ducks and prospectors visit Eastland county families
Jno MorgSion & Co. brings duck to the yard while J P Carter and family from Gor man Eastland county visit W A Sims and R E Sims south of town. Carter and Sims report a fine river fishing trip and pleasant stay. local markets feature Jam Breakfast Gideon Meats and sliced boiled bacon from Cooke on Lee.
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J. P. Carter Ghd
Gorman
Eastland County
W. A
R. E. Sims
Messrs
Carter
Sims
Gideon Meats
W. I
Lee Ever Well & Sons
Piano and Organ Tuning and Repair Available
Eleven years of experience offered by J. Frott at Carroll Studio in Graham. Prompt attention to orders. expert tuning and repair services for piano and organ.
Private School to Open Same Day as Public Schools
Mrs Mai Voules declares her private school will reopen when public schools start. Instruction will occur in the Episcopal Sunday School room with a tuition of $1.50 per month.
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Episcopal
Mai Voules
Bullard Couple Welcome Fine Baby Boy
A message from Bullard Texas to friends announces the arrival of a fine baby boy at the Mc Carroll home on Tuesday.
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McCarrolls
Bullard
Texas
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Advertises Cure
A vintage advertisement claims Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil cures old sores and other ailments. It promises relief from pain and healing simultaneously, offered in 25c 50c and 1.00 price points.
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Porter
D B Mays Reports Strong Corn Harvest From Four Acres
D B Mays gathered sixty bushels of corn from four acres, a solid result this year amid a severe drought. The yield reflects careful farming despite adverse conditions and highlights local agricultural resilience.
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D. B. Mays
Wy I Tidwell & Sons Ice Tea Ad
Ice Tea advertised as refreshing for warm days. Promotes blends and "best ivas" with a claim of perfection in drink. Likely a local merchant notice from Wy I Tidwell and Sons.
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Wy I. Tidwell & Sons
Boy Scouts Plan Grand Drill at State Fair of Texas
The 1913 State Fair of Texas runs October 18 to November 2 with a Boy Scout Day planned led by C. M. Richmond. A parade of at least 1,000 scouts and extensive drills will unfold before the grandstand with music from the Dallas Scout Brass Band. Texas cities pledge participation as a special day is chosen.
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Dallas
Texas
Boy Scouts of America
C. M. Richmond
Dallas Scout Brass Band
A Dollar With a Soul Farmers Welcome $40 Million Bank Loan Plan
Farmers urged to use Texas bankers offer of $40,000,000 to finance distress cotton at six percent per year. The article praises bankers for supporting cotton producers amid slow markets and urges farmers to store and market cotton to balance supply and demand.
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Radford
Texas
Watches That Defy Prices Now On Display
A local jeweler proclaims ready to meet the man hard to please with watches that are dependable in quality and handsome in appearance at unusually low prices. The ad promises better watches than any city jeweler or mail order house and urges customers to compare.
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Mai
J. T. Vaughan
Lost Coat On Graham And Newcastle Road
A black worsted whip cord No 40 coat was lost last Wednesday on the Graham and Newcastle road. Finder please return to the Leader office for a reward.
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Graham and Loving Road
Graham
Flint Creek
Graham and
Newcastle
Portraits for a mother as time advances
A brief ad-like fragment urges arranging a studio appointment for a mother who values her children and beauty, suggesting she may be photographed more now than in earlier years and hinting at vanity and demand.
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Chism
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Woodson
W. L. Tidwell & Son
Jim Singleton
Oklahoma
J. N. Adair
Jean
Grover Gallaher
Heighton
J.J. Woods
Rock Island
J. T. Marshall
Ltazelton
East Grahan
M. O. Kramer
Rolly Voules
J. M. Hand
Harry
Alabama
Gentry Flint
Home
Volks
Gasol
Graham Fill Lumber
Dows
G Kountze Kountze
Hiver Farm
J . P. Carter
Boy Scouts
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Chicago
Iin Island
C. S. Wynns
C. Anrone
Juga Munn & Co
Tha
Scientific
Ely
Munn & Co
Odioe
Fimerican
Erma
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