Local Letters and Advertisements from Graham Texas
P A Martin and wife leave Tuesday for Abilene to visit relatives and will return in a week. Uncle Dick Richardson of Boushy visits town and samples of crayonite enlargements are discussed. Prof R Lindsey of Farmer plans to take charge of the school. M H Christus offers photographic enlargements in graham Texas.
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P. A. Martin
Tues
Vmerning
Abelinetas
Dick” Richardson
Boushy
R. Lindsey
Parmer
Graham
Farmer
Chism's Gallery Offers Local Dentists Services
A brief notices chatter mentions Jim Porter returning from Dallas with leather and saddlery and invites dental work at M H Chism west side public square. Palo Pinto day brings citizens to court. S B Street travels to St Louis for goods. EF Norman has newborn. Manning still threading at Caseyville. Graham attendees show strong interest.
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M. H. Chism
Public Square
Chas. C. Bigham Acts as County Attorney in Absence
An OCR fragment notes Chas. C. Bigham performing County Attorney duties. It mentions a grand jury returning eight indictments, six felonies and two misdemeanors, and cites various local anecdotes about quilting, plover hunting, and legal proceedings.
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Chas. C. Bigham
Notice to settle debts and barter wheat at market price
Please call and settle if you have not got the money bring wheat will allow market price for it. Call and get a glass of Lee Cold Lemonade at Twait's Bakery next door to U.S. Court House. Try a glass of Lee Cold Milk Shake at Twait's Bakery next door to U.S. Court House.
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E. Ryve
Twait’s Bakery
U.S. Court House
Twaits
Federal Court House
Salt Creek bridge rally prompts county road drive
Advocates urge petitions and strong action to back a bridge and public road on Salt Creek. Local voters compare county infrastructure with Arch county and push for better roads, while a note about a railway excursion tickets offer and courthouse funding concerns appear in the same item.
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Salt Creek
Archer County
Texas
Debt Notice From J R Harris Urges Settlements
All persons indebted to me are asked to come forward and settle immediately as I am in need of money. Please attend to this at once. J R Harris.
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J. R. Harris
Local notes from town and district events
A scatter of items: Orrel obtains Erath and Coryell. James Porter travels to Dallas for saddlery stock. JC Short handles Callahan county on Mandeville Quilting. Mrs. George Hill moves to east Fourth street. Mandeville Quilting attachment seeks corn wheat oats yearlings. Graham reports rain last Saturday. Brogans priced at $1 for men and 75 cents for boys. Postmaster Parker prepares a new room opposite Kramer’s livery. consider consolidating with Belknap. Morrison Ford and others depart for Decatur district court. Wheat payments urged. flour sacks near empty. Rev D W Russell of Eliasville visits.
Weatherford College Opens Admission for All Genders
Weatherford College in Weatherford Texas announces its second September opening for both male and female students. For catalogue details contact D. Swrerzer, President, at the college.
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Granbury College
Weatherford Texas
Petition Seeks Salt Creek Bridge at Graham
A petition circulated for a week asks the commissioners court to order a bridge over Salt Creek at Graham. It was presented last week and action was deferred until the next term.
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Commissioners Court
Salt Creek
Graham
Reverend Wood Preaches in Graham During Weekend
Rev. Mr. Wood, pastor of Weatherford's Presbyterian church, preached several sermons at the local Presbyterian church in Graham last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. R. G. Graham & Co. note compounding prescriptions at all hours. Col. Jack Davis, after attending District Court in Graham, left Friday for his east Texas home.
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Mr. Wood
Presbyterian Church
Weatherford
Graham
R. G. Graham & Co
Jack Davis
East
Texas
Wm. Radam’s Mistabe Hiller Exposed as Remedy Claim
An advertisement claims Wm. Radam’s Mistabe Hiller cures consumption catarrh rheumatism cancer kidney diseases and smallpox and markets itself as an exclusive city agent for this remedy by R. G. Gravan & Co.
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Wm. Radam
Hiller
R. G. Gravan & Co
BR L R Co Emphasizes Stock and Fence for Business
The company urges maintaining stock of goods and keeping up fences to sustain operations. It notes that it takes money to do both and implies mutual obligation between the business and customers.
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BR. L. R& Co
Court adjourns after trial and bail actions
The court adjourned last Thursday evening for the term. State vs Sam Burns ended with a not guilty verdict. O P McKensie remained on action of defendant. On habeas corpus Thursday John Nolan was granted bail of 300 in each case and gave recognizance. Buck Rathil Wis release on bail. Jail clears. Judge Stine and District Attorney Houston left for home. Our new DA impressed as a close, hard working prosecutor praised by citizens.
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Sam Burns
O. P. McKensie
John Nolan
Buck Rathil W
Stine
Houston
Tobacco at Cost by D R Akin
Classified notice by D R Akin announcing sale of Gravely’s Best Tobacco at cost from an unspecified location with emphasis on bargain pricing and immediate availability.
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Gravely
D. R. Akin
Land and finance opportunities offered at Court House
Prompt, no red tape loans and land purchases available from McPuntin and Alrs loan agents. The notice invites buyers to consult at the Court House about long term straight interest loans with minimal expenses and no pressure sales, promising practical quilters and land options.
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McPuntin & Alrs
Man Severely Injured in Horse Accident
Jeff Short suffered a severe leg wound Tuesday night after his horse fell with him. The calf was cut by a butcher knife in his saddle pocket. he is improving and expected to recover soon.
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Jeff Short
Livestock Auction Prices Tan Texas Sheep and Cattle Rates
Prices listed show ranges for grass fed cattle and Texas sheep. Cattle categories include cows bulls yearlings and wean calves with weights and price per head or per hundredweight. sheep cover ewes wethers and lambs with several price brackets.
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Texas
List of names from historical notice segment
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Farmer, J. W. Casey, B. F. Shumaker, W. M. Terrell, M. D. B. W. Drum, Zimbros, Bain, Skidmore, H. B. Whittenburg, J. Hunt, S. J. Vaughn, C. Shearer, and others such as G. T. Brown and J. C. Barrett.
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R. ©. Farmer
J. W. Casey
B. F. Shumaker
W.M. Terrell
John Hunt
S. J. Vaughn
Gee
C. Shearer
Mweeney
Throckmorton Times Reprints Texas Home Belonging to Young County
A letter objects to the Throckmorton Times for reprinting an article about a model Texas Home claimed as Throckmorton County property. The writer asserts the home is in Young County and demands proper attribution.
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Throckmorton
Times
Texas
Young County
Mandeville Quilter Promises Quick Money in County Deals
Three thousand dollars has changed hands with forecasts of five thousand more as Mandeville and Co advertise the Quilter device as a labor saving invention for overworked women. They urge young men to invest, offering terms and noting steady applications for attachments and territory.
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Mandeville
Quilter
Messrs Mandeville & Co
Mandeville Quilter
Mandeville & Co
Giveaway Offer To Boost Trade With Prizes
The advertisement announces a drawing to win a number 7 Charter Oak Cook Stove and a parlor heating stove. For every five dollars paid in cash, customers receive a ticket for a chance at the prizes. Draw date is December eighth. The offer references R L Rickman & Co and mentions McPhail & Akin and the Mandeville Quilter as sources to borrow or invest.
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Dee. Yond
R. L. Rickman & Co
McPhail & Akin
Mandeville Quilter
We Need Money to Meet Our Demands
A business appeal from R. L. Riexman & Co. requests quick cash from friends and customers. The note claims over six hundred accounts exist and suggests each could donate one or two dollars to help the company through a time of need.
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R. L. Riexman & Co
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Byrus
R. N. Price
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J. E. Ryus
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Ilam
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Federal
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A. B. Gan
Ite
Beckham Builing
Gratlam
C. W. Johnson
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