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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
8
The Loving area reports cotton thriving with expected bale per acre if conditions hold. A road petitioned by a jury of view aims to open rural lanes through a dense area with minimal damages. locals host visitors, protracted meetings near the big tent, and new syrup from cane mills.
This week’s column notes a large Loving gathering with a Sunday turnout higher than ever. Visitors included S. M. Sealey and family from Gooseneck and Kate Mabel Ethel Johnson and Blanche Horner. Mr. Jacob of Cook county visits Jack Sanders and family while prospecting in Loving country. Leonard Harlan returned from Granbury. A five month old child of Mr. and Mrs. McGee died last night at 9. Funeral set for Oak Grove Cemetery in Graham at 3:30.
Elaborate preparations are under way for a notable Confederate reunion in Young County with many distinguished speakers invited. The event promises cool weather, refreshments from Will Davis and W. M. Morton, and fare by Bill Akers. Music by the True Cornet Band and ample shade in the large pecan grove set the scene for veterans of the ’60s and Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy.
A letter signed by Captain Gro. H. McLaren and A. T. Gay Camp expresses plans to provide innocent amusement for all ages and vows to do their best to entertain the public.
Leonard Bird and family and Lelan Gillespie have returned from Blanket Texas with Jim Bryd and family joining them as future residents. Jake Walker and family of McCan Bridge visited D C Cook and family. Tom Alcher from Mississippi works for S C Carlton through cotton pickin season. Mrs Albert Morgan visited the Misses Williams. Ida J Still and Ollie Gibbs visited Graham on business. Clyde Carlton family went to Granbury Fort Worth for a stay. Nora and Dolly Williamson called at Ingleside Ranch. Daughtery family returned from Jones and Haskell counties. Brayton Carlton toured Graham. I C Gibbs visited Camp Creek.
Advertisement seeks a reliable farm hand and his wife for a ranch. The wife will cook, a good room and board are provided, and wages are offered to the right party at the office.
Good lands better lands more lands. If you desire to sell your farm or lands call and see me. I want small farms and large tracts. I have inquiry daily from Eastern buyers and land men. Sell now at true price, no inflated figures. Contact Geo H McLaren.
Mrs. H. M. Caudle visited local folks near Eliasville last week and Mrs. J. C. Short began a trip Tuesday to Weatherford Oklahoma to see her son Roy. H. M. Caudle returned from Haskell where he saw his old home. Caudle says the town enjoys a great boom since the railroad arrived.
Graham ice business transfers to Hamilton and Bowen who will store ice at Dinsmore's restaurant and deliver hourly from 6 a m to 6 p m with phone line listed as 24.
Mrs. Cowden from Midland Texas came in on last Tuesday night’s train to see her daughter Mrs. B H Blakeney. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Joe McGee near Loving died Tuesday night and was buried yesterday evening.
Notice from V F Gorrissen depository of state adopted books stating they will sell the adopted school books for cash only. Located at the west side public square.
A strong petition seeks removal of the negro garrison at Fort Brown Brownsville Texas amid reports of drunken patrols house firings and insults to white residents. Citizens appeal to President and Texas officials for action warning of possible white black clash.
W. J. Morris from the south part of Archer county delivered the first bale of cotton to the city yesterday signaling the season start. Mrs. M. M. Moseley learned yesterday by telegram that her brother-in-law had died at Hubbard City. she left on this morning's team to attend the funeral.
Transfer service offers passenger movement within the city and meets all trains. Trunks or express deliveries arranged on short notice. Will Sport Proprietor available by telephone at 274 rings.
Young people gathered at Emma Myra's Oakland home last Saturday for a pleasant social event. A supper of ice cream and cake was served and attendees reported a jolly time.
Mr and Mrs J C Price of Jacksboro Texas invite readers to a reunion event. They urge timely patronage and pledge improved first class work for the gathering with a note of anticipation for August 28 30 and 31 1906.
The G. L. Aynesworth house and lot in Graham is offered for sale with reasonable price and terms. Call for details and to arrange a viewing.
Full blood and high grade short horn bull calves offered for sale in Graham Texas. Prices reasonable and payable. Call or address D H French Graham Tex for details.
Wanted ad notes a family seeking work to pick cotton. They request a good house and cows to milk, and provide a contact at Henderson's Wagon Yard.
In Navarro county era notes, the Methodist meeting continues for several days as local families travel to visit kin in Hall Wise and Seymour. Names mentioned include Mrs Burris Mrs Grundy George Jones J H Lowe W E Bonds Clifford Woodruff D J Lowe A C Watson J M Watson Nora Stewart and S W White with plans for upcoming reunion and social visits.
Weatherford Texas training school offers English History Mathematics languages and sciences with certificates accepted by Vanderbilt University and Texas schools. Eminent educators endorse the work. For catalogues and letters write J P Turner A M Pres.
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