Local Advertisers and Visitors Bring News to Graham
P A Martin and wife Jeffi Tacs planned a trip to Adeline to visit relatives and return soon. Uncle Dick Richardson of Beushy visited and made a substantial call. M H Cuts and Prof R Lindsey of Farmer discussed school plans. Lindsey to lead at Farmer. Graham’s M H Chisua offers crayon, dilograph, and India ink enlargements.
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P. A. Martin
Jeffi
Adeline
Dick’ Richardson
Beushy
R. Lindsey
Farmer
Graham
Local Tradesmen Push for Onsite Leather Work
Jim Porter returns from Dallas with a large stock of leather saddlery and goods. S. B. Street travels to St. Louis to buy a big stock of goods. R.R. arrival imminent. Call Chism's Gallery to have your work done before it is too late. Do not neglect your death 4. arrange work at home.
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Jim Porter
Dallas
R.R
Chism’s
S. B
St. Louis
Co-Operative Sewing Machine Company
Lith
Philadelphia
The
Hall Chemical Co
Fairmount Ay
Phila
Leaper Congratulates EF B Norman on Arrival of a Fine Boy
The Leaper congratulates EF B Norman on the birth of a fine boy at his home. Several notices promote dental work by M H Chism, Palo Pinto day at court, Mandeville Quilter agency sales, and camp meeting updates. The piece also mentions county attorney duties, grand jury indictments, and local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaper
EF. B. Norman
Salt Creek bridge urged with petitions for county roads
Residents press for a bridge and better county roads, noting no public road exists and surpassing nearby Archer County in infrastructure. They call for stronger petitions, push for action, and hope to make Northwest Texas the best county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Creek
Archer County
Texas
Notice to Debtors by J. R. Harris
All persons indebted to me are urged to come forward and settle immediately as I need funds. Please give this matter prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Harris
Trade Notices and Local Happenings Across Town
Wants to trade a family carriage for wagon and team or other property. In quire at Twait s Mr Orrel takes Erath and Coryell. Mr James Porter traveled to Dallas for saddlery stock. Mr J C Short takes Callahan county on the Mandeville Quilting. Mrs George Hill moved into town on east Fourth street. Will take corn wheat oats and yearlings for the Mandeville Quilting attachment. Graham enjoyed a copious and refreshing shower Saturday. Good stock Brogans 1.00 for men 75 cents for boys. Postmaster Parker fitting four rooms for the post office opposite Kramer s livery. may move to consolidate with Belknap. H L Morrison D A Ford and others left for Decatur to district court. Subscribers asked to pay in wheat. Flour sack nearly empty, bread needed. Rev D W Russell of Eliasville paid the Shaper a substantial call.
Court adjourns as Sam Burns found not guilty
The court adjourned last Thursday evening for the term. The State vs Sam Burns was tried Wednesday and verdict of not guilty rendered. John Nolan was granted bail on habeas corpus, back Rutletl released on bail, and the judges and district attorney left for home. The new district attorney made a strong impression as a close, hard working prosecutor.
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Sam Burns
McKensie
Houston
Tobacco at Cost by D R Akin
Local notice from D R Akin offering Gravely’s Best Tobacco for sale at cost. Sold quantities and addresses not specified in available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravely
D. RR
Akin
Do you wish to enter business and land deals today
An old loan notice invites readers to secure financing from local lenders without red tape. It promises flexible terms from one to several years on improved or unimproved lands and urges immediate action at the Court House. It also promotes MecPuar& Ann Loan Agents and the Mandeville Quilter as practical professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecPuar& Ann
Man Airs Near-Fatal Injury After Horse Accident
Jeff Short suffered a severe leg gash when his horse fell on Tuesday evening. The knife in his saddle pocket cut his calf as he was driving a beer wagon. He is improving and expected to recover soon.
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Jeff Short
Livestock Prices and Local Goods Advertised
Prices listed for cows bulls yearlings veal calves and Texas sheep with weight ranges and bid figures. Includes bakery items such as bread cakes and pies advertised next to the Federal Court House in the block.
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Texas
Twaits
Federal Court House
Weatherford College Opens Second September Session
Weatherford Texas announces Weatherford College formerly Granbury College opens second September session for both sexes. D. S. Switzer, president, lists catalogue details. A petition seeks Salt Creek bridge over Graham. commissioners court deferred action to next term.
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Ayrv
Weatherford College
Granbury College
Weatherford Texas
Commissioners Court
Salt Creek
Graham
Reverend Wood Preaches at Graham Presbyterian Church
Rev Mr Wood pastor of the Weatherford Presbyterian church preached several sermons in Graham last Friday Saturday and Sunday at the local Presbyterian church Compounding prescriptions a specialty by Rh Graham Co Col Jack Davis attended District Court here and left Friday for home in east Texas
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Dink
Herron
New Mexico
Texas
Mr. Wood
Presbyterian Church
Weatherford
Graham
Rh. G. Graham & Co
Jack Davis
East
Wm. Radam's Microbe Hiller Advertised Cure
An advertisement claims Wm. Radam's Microbe Hiller destroys germs bacteria and fungus and cures consumption catarrh rheumatism cancer kidney diseases smallpox. RK G Gnawa & Co promotes exclusive city agency for this remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Radam
Hiller
RK. G. Gnawa & Co
Ra& Co Urges Restocking and Upkeep for Trade
The firm warns it is essential to maintain its stockpile of goods to keep operating, just as customers must keep up their fences to farm, noting that money is required for both. RK. L.Ra&Co.
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RK. L. Ra& Co
Model Texas Home Misattributed to Throckmorton
A letter protests the Throckmorton Times for reprinting a two week old article on Mr L J Bowers Texas home claiming Throckmorton origin while stating the home is in Young County. The writer demands correction and proper credit to the source county.
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Throckmorton
Times
Texas
Young County
Mandeville Quilter Promises Quick Returns for Investors
Three thousand dollars have changed hands with expectations of five thousand more before next week. The Mandeville Quilter is touted as a labor saving device for overworked women and a path to a nice fortune for those handling counties or a state. Young men are urged to invest, with terms available from Mandeville & Co. References are provided on request.
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Mandeville
Quilter
Messrs Mandeville & Co
Mandeville Quilter
Mandeville & Co
Giveaway offer to boost trade with stove prizes
The ad proposes giving away a number 7 Charter Oak Stove and a Parlor Heating Stove. For every five dollars paid in cash or on accounts, customers receive a ticket for a drawing on December 2, 1859. Rickman & Co promotes the offer and mentions borrowing from McPhail & Akin and investing in the Mandeville Quilter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.L. Rickman & Co
Rickman & Co. appeals for urgent funds from clients and customers
A dated appeal from R. L. Rickman & Co. asks friends and customers to provide small loans to help meet urgent financial demands. The letter notes more than six hundred accounts and suggests contributions of one to five dollars would greatly aid the firm in need.
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R. L. Rickman & Co
Free Teeth Exam Offer by Marr H. Citssm
An advertisement urges readers to visit Marr H. Citssm for a complimentary dental examination and friendly service. It emphasizes no cost for the initial check and invites prompt visits.
Local Names List of Individuals
A roster of individuals including R. C. Farmer J. W. Casey Bh. F. Shumaker W. M. Terrell M. D B. W. Drum Zinn Bros K. E. Bain W. J. Skidmore W. H. Farner S.L. Spencer J. W. Brinkley J.C. Barrett R. G. Bennett S.J. Hawkins P. Kk. Pitman H. B. Whittenburg G. T. Brown John Hunt S.J. Vaughn Gee C. shearer D. H. weeney appears in the document.
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R. C. Farmer
J. W. Casey
Bh. F. Shumaker
W. M. Terrell
M. D
B. W. Drum
Zinn Bros
K. E. Bain
W. J. Skidmore
W. H. Farner
S.L. Spencer
J. W. Brinkley
J.C. Barrett
R. G. Bennett
S.J. Hawkins
P. Kk. Pitman
H. B. Whittenburg
G. T
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. H
India
M* H
Chisua
M. H. Chism
Public Square
North Oak Street
Jeffrey’s
Harris
Chas. C. Bigham
United States
B.S. Doty
G. W. Skaggs
Comanche,San Saba, Lampasas
Brown Counties
J.B. Norris
Graham Bar
Arnold
Stine
Browans
H. T. Shumaker & Son's
Twait's Bakery
U.S. Court House
Twait’s Bakery
U. S. Court House
M. E. & T. Railway
G. F. Troatas
Henriett
Twait’s
Mr. Orrel
Erath
Coryell
James Porter
Mr.j.c.short
Callahan County
George Hill
East Fourth Street
H. T. Shumaker & Son’s
Parker
Kramer
Belknap
H. L. Morrison
D. A. Ford
Decatur
D. W. Russell
Eliasville
District Court
Chicago Live Stock Commission Co
Astos
Curence Live Stock Commission Go
Switzer
Pres
McPhail & Akin
Marr. H. Cittsm
Osarxt
Farmer and
the Hall Chemical Co
Fairmount Avenue
Cons
C. BigHam
Wiel
Young
Federal
Court House
Ald. Gant
Beckham
W. Johnson
Gratlam
Young One
Phiete A. Martin
OQ. E
Graham, Young Co
Tomas
Matt. H. Cuisy
Tee Graham
Post Office
J. W. Gallaher
Texas Bio
Ryus’ Drug Store
R. N. Price
PEXAS
Eae & Star
W. W. James
Geese AM
Office
Ett & Matkin’s Drug Star
J. E. Ryus
Heal State and Insurance
John Pohlmann
Scots & Shoes
Bea
West Sick Public Square
B. B. Garrett. Contractor & Builder
China
Call OY
Sherrill Bros
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