Local notices and ads from Graham area paper
A mix of small notices, ads, and notices: a 50 cent subscription offer for cooperative wheat delivery, a humorous accident report about G B Jewell, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve ad, a district judge setting a habeas corpus hearing for Harry Shepard, corrections about a report on a leader’s case, D M Howard Dry Goods stock invite, livestock and horse sale mention, a local option election note, and a college advertisement praising Texas universities and local opportunities.
Coal Prospects Reported In Tackett Shaft Findings
De J Kendall reported a 50 inch coal seam at 30 feet with a 7 inch fireclay stratum and another 24 inch coal deposit at 52 feet. A fine sample from the second seam compares with southwest coal. Ford Bros sells flour at 65 cents a sack. G Brown of Upper Tank Valley was recently badly hurt by a maid kicking him in the face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. J. Kendall
Tackett
R. R
G. &. Brown
Upper Tank Valley
Ford Bros
Reward Offered for Lost Pace Mare in Gray County
A one day pacing mare, five years old, 15 hands, with white facial markings and a left shoulder brand is missing. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. JW Graves signs the notice. A separate report notes a man named Thomas injured at a church during a horse handling incident. English Spavin Lotion ad promotes a blemish cure for horses sold by The R G Graham Dray Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JW. Graves
R. G. Graham Dray Co
County Teachers Institute Called For Sept 1 2 1898
By law the County Judge must convene two two day teachers institutes yearly. I urge Young county teachers to attend Fri and Sat September 1 2 1898 at the Graham courthouse. N J Tinmons County Judge. Music class offered at Elm street residence taught by Miss Grandé Garrett Graham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Fridland
Graham
N. J. Tinmons
Elm Street
Graham Public School Adopts Private and Public Term Dates
The private term begins September 4 and lasts three months. The public free school opens the last Monday in November and runs seven months. Limit of forty pupils per private term per teacher. Full course including music art and elocution. Transfers receive proportional public term. Tuition arrangements required before entry. Citizens rounded up Thursday for ordinance violation regarding privies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Weatherford College Ad Sympathies and Programs
Weatherford College invites applicants with session opening September 4 featuring eleven proctors and a large attendance last year. Young ladies may board with the president and family while a Military Department serves young men. No connection with public health or loyalty programs. Catalogue or information via Davin Switzer or John A. Lomax. Grand jury criticized for not investigating public reads as court instructed. Horace Morrison remains ill this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford College
Vublie Lehoute
Local option debate drives county urged to vote
The Leaper urges clear positions on home questions, favoring prohibition and urging citizens to vote. Local option activists organize a temperance committee led by R. E. Mabry, aiming for a full, fair vote and strong turnout amid flour mill activity and memorial notices for E. G. Sibley.
Mr W C Blakey Visits Town For Pleasant Call
Mr W C Blakey was in town yesterday and paid this office a pleasant call. His stop sparked friendly brief chat and a note of appreciation for local coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. “Blakey
Eliasville Notes of Death Visitation and Local News
Mr. Lewis died suddenly last Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at the reunion grounds. Misses Cole and Cove of Shreveport will return home next Friday. Mrs. Davis moved back to Throckmorton last week. A Jenkins received a five doy gift from his wife last Sunday. Miss Lula Peevler and brother went home. Dr. Luther Price was ill then recovered. The bridge is not yet at Eliasville. Cotton looks well. corn about ten bushels per acre. Several local figures visited Graham on Monday. Open discussion on prohibition planned at Putman school house next Saturday night. Commissioners met last week. special session set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Peevler
Mail Notices and Advertising Reflections in 1893
The Graham post office lists remaining letters for week ending Aug 1893 with one cent charge for each advertised item and notes two week calls release to dead letter. A printer’s view contrasts advertising as a newspaper stock in trade with merchants selling goods to earn profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Post Office
Zlat
Abbie
Mitchell
Price
J. R
Russell
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs
Over a million users praise Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with claimed curative powers in throat chest and lungs. Trial bottles are free at The R G Graham Drug Store with large bottles priced five cents and one dollar. Wall Street is described as a corrupt den by the Texan and the Waco convert faces censure from the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
R. G. Graham Drug v
Local Growth Near Salt Creek and Olney Offers Hopes and Haste
Great improvements spread along Salt Creek two miles from Leberman’s with a new cotton gin and several cottages. Residents report houses and wells being built by Terrell, Leberman, and others while weddings are anticipated this fall. Olney sees John Groves breaking land for wheat and Henry Groves sharing farming with storekeeping. a dog bite humor ties into local lore. Otney school hires Miss Mary Graves for September, and a revival near Otney Lake draws steady attendance as rains revive grass and prairie scenery.
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Salt Creek
Leberman
Will Leberman
Olney
Henry Leberman
John Groves
Henry Groves
P. A. Henderson
Smith
Mr. Drum
Hunt
Wichita Falls
Briscoe
Arkansas
Otney
Mary Graves
Lake Nea Otney
Burke
Farmer Circuit
M. EB. Church South
New Discovery and Remedies Promoted by Locally Known Firm
The letter touts Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Dr Kings New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters as superior remedies with universal satisfaction guaranteed. Reflecting a sales appeal the firm promises refunds if results are unsatisfactory and urges payment on subscription balances noting a few hundred dollars owed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
K K
E Jentai Ray Co
Draggista
Price Gallery Opens On East Square For Limited Time
C. Price displays new works at his gallery on the East side of the square. He plans to finish the pictures this visit and urges patrons to call early to secure work before the time runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Price
Mother at Prayer Recalled by Youthful Vow
A young man recalls finding his mother praying, hearing his name spoken softly. He leaves for school and life, yet that moment anchors him through danger and duty, a glimpse of daily reverence shaping his path.
University opens September sessions for Texas boys and girls
The Academic Department begins September 27 1893 and the Medical Department at Galveston opens October 2 1803. This state institution offers first class opportunities with a $30 entrance fee granting access to all departments. Catalogues are available from James B. Clark in Austin for Academic and Law or J P. Johnson in Galveston for Medical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
James B. Clark
Austin
J. P. Johnson
Graham Gin ready to gin cotton September first
The Graham Gin at Moxetson Stacer & Co announces thorough repair and readiness to process cotton starting September first. They will gin for toll and buy cotton either in seed or bale, inviting all local growers to bring their crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Gin
Moxetson, Stacer & Co
Doctor’s doubt over germs sparks ozone and nourishment advice
An article promotes Comp and Oxygen as a germicide and vitalizer claiming cures for incurable cases over 23 years. It urges readers to request a 200 page book with testimonials and records of surprising cures and lists multiple addresses in the United States Canada for correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkey & Palen
Arca St
Prinipeeruia
Broadway
New York
Sutter St
San Francisco
Cal
Church St
Toronto
Canada
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Young Ounty Lodge
AF & A
Saturda Ree
Dory, W. M
N. J. Towmans
Adelphi Lodge
Beckham Hall
R. B. Mewar
N. G. J. H. Woon
Twix Mountaw Longe
Knights of Honor
B. B. Gannerr
B. Jackson
KOF P. Corinthian Ledge
Knights Ees Raya A
W. L. Moweman
C. Z A. Woosow
Kb.s
Rosseau
T. A
Jixo
T. Coxwixollam
Gro. Warenr
Methodist Church
T. KE. Smith
Baptist Church
G. Black
Presbyterive
Weing Ron. Smith
Be Vo Butler
Thebyterian
Worch
Graham Millen
G. B. Jewell
Buckien
Arnica
BR. G. Graham Dru, Co
Harry Shepard
Court House
Yp Kk Valley
Sir
D. M. Howard
Mineral Wells
Woolford
Rkch
Ramanan
Young County Coal
A. Thomas
Chrisian
The
Christian Church
Teachin’ Institute
Graham Public School
Horace Morrison
E.G. Sibley
Sibley
Hal
Christain
R. E. Mabry
First National Bank
FARGO
Morrison, Street & Co
Ladies’ Aid Society
Eichelberger
E.G. Starey
Chas, IL
Gibson
Razette
Navarro County
State Partners Alliance
Wliasville
Putman School House Alliance
Commissioners Court
Laist of
Totters
Wall Street
John Sherman
Waco
Teli
Mother
Tom
Tex
University OF Texas
Amn
Lily
Ll. PD. Reasvay
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Cashy & Keen
Farmer, Tex
West Side Square
Andy
Combined Cole
Wadley Implement Co
S. BR
Gana
G. Grattan
R. G. Graham Druggs
Ea R. PF
Axnorn
Ri Jepreeny
Let
J. B . Maans
BE. B. Newnan
J. M. Newmas
Beckham National Bank
Capital
R. F. Armeld
R. LE. Rickman
J.C. Loving
B. Norris
E. P. Davis
E. B. Norman
R. Jeffery
Fea
Ev Exchange
R. KE. Mabry, Sir
W. D. Craig
V. T Strpwart
John MC Wyatt
Gyraham, Texas
Fie Carellon Band Lumber Garg
Mineral Wells, Texas
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