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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1889
Page
2
A Boston native, Emma Eames trained with Madame Marchesi in Paris before debuting in grand opera to an enthusiastic reception. Her early path included Brussels aspirants guided by M. Gwaert who urged a prima donna debut.
The village of Winitze in Posen celebrates the completion of a monument honoring Otto von Bismarck. An inscription dedicates the stone to the glorious first chancellor by the parish of Winitze in 1889, with lines about unity and German fear of God carved on its sides.
A judge remarks that those seeking lasting memory should hire someone to create a public document in their honor, warning against self styled memorials and urging proper official channels for remembrance.
Bresona Tex August 21 Unknown man found dead in an outhouse near the passenger depot after arriving on the morning mixed train. He complained of illness and wore a new suit. no identification was found in his valise. He was buried this morning.
The report notes ginners may raise rates above last season’s $2.50 per bale. Five bales of cotton arrived yesterday. General picking is expected next week with a price of 60 cents per hundred.
The Salvation Army in Greenville Texas reports thirteen conversions to date as leaders from local churches lend assistance. Their street parade features a tambourine trio and a quartet of male voices and occurs at 7 p m before evening performances at the Methodist church.
Tyton Texas reports Col. W. S. Herndon filed a $150,000 suit against the St. Louis Republic. The petition raises questions of a general character and hints at forthcoming developments. Attorney General James S. Hogg is Herndon’s leading counselor.
In Wienrra Falls Texas on August 21 farmers prepare land after rain. About 2000 bushels of wheat are sold daily at 72 to 75 cents. Large oats shipments reach Augusta Georgia and Montgomery Alabama. G T Knott reports fifteen acres of watermelons with ten car loads shipped to Denver and more expected, promising regional plantings for next year.
In Kixestosx Texas on August 20 Jona Havens was digging a cistern when a dirt pile at the top gave way. Several hundred pounds struck him on the shoulders and back causing serious spinal injuries. He remains alive but recovery is doubtful.
The Temple murder case of Nebert Hawks was mistried after a report error. The court granted bail set at 5000 dollars, which Wiseman has not yet posted, though authorities expect he can.
Cororano Tex Aug 21 The spring crops are good but a rain is needed for fall planting and a second sorghum and feed grass crop. Few cattle have shipped due to low Chicago prices. stockmen hold over. Vast feed crops allow cattle to be fed through winter for an early spring market.
In Kenrietta Pennsylvania on August 19 Rev. Fred A. Barnett of Middleton and Charles H. Carpenter of Philadelphia were swept into a whirlpool while fishing from a boat and drowned. Their bodies were recovered.
James Giddings aged 75 died at the home of his son in law D M Creager yesterday after a long illness. A native Texan, he had lived in Collin County for forty years.
Deputy Marshal Williams arrived in Pans from Atoka with Lem Stagg, jointly charged with Wilson Cos in an assault to murder Minnie Dare, a white woman.
At Sulphur Springs meeting of the Ross Brigade association a resolution favored erecting a suitable Confederate dead monument in Texas. The resolution urges all Confederate meetings in the state to consider the project until the 1890 Confederate reunion when definite action will be taken. The Ross Brigade donated 50 to the Confederate Home at Austin.
Saturday evening a deputy U S marshal arrested Will Harrell at Arresta and escorted him to Austin on train robbery charges. Harrell is noted as the man whose house was linked to the killing of Bill Whitley last fall. He does not reside in the town, but stayed with friends. John Marsh was also arrested for threatening the life of Scott, a Black man living three miles from Floresville.
Pilot Point Texas August 18 The seminary begins its annual session Monday August 26 with a full slate of teachers Silas Hare of Sherman is set to deliver the opening address under favorable circumstances.
J. M. Masters was riding a pony when he was kicked on the cheek bone fracturing the bone and leaving a four inch cut in Van Ansrysk Tex this morning.
In Treenen Texas on August 21 the city section faces crowds of people of every race seeking food. City Marshal Kellar expressed concern for the poor farm as more may arrive seeking aid.
A large barn owned by Dr. S C Leven at LaApontiA Texas burned last night with contents, horses and cattle escaped. Initial incendiary theory dropped after investigation. cause remains unknown. Loss not insured estimated between 100 and 200 dollars.
Tynen and Tix report Policeman Finch tried three times for shooting on a public street. After two mistrials, a jury finds him guilty and imposes a $25 punishment.
The first bale of cotton arrived in Van Alstyne Texas weighing 500 pounds and sold for 1% cents per pound. It was a low middling bale grown in Collin County. The grower plans to market his cotton locally this season, predicting Van Alstyne will yield 10 000 to 12 000 bales.
Lanier Texas on August 20 reports the cotton leaf worm is devastating all cotton sizes across the county. If unchecked, not a bale will be harvested from ten acres.
Ex Paso reports the data for the senatorial irrigation committee is almost prepared and will be in readiness when they convene in Paso next month.
After several days of light showers a good rain fell yesterday in Wortham Texas. At a farmers meeting last night a joint stock gin company was organized to operate locally.
In Oakwood Texas on August 20 farmers report recent rains boosted the local cotton crop by about 1000 bales, signaling improved yields for the vicinity.
In Ex Paso Texas on August 18 Dr. McKenzie Johnson tested the Brown Sequard treatment on an elderly paralytic after he requested a trial. The physician complied and conducted the experiment as described in local notes.
A report describes an elixir drawn from a male lamb and injected as one and one half drachms into a patient's arm. The experiment is said to be a success and a second test planned in a few days.
Farmers in Fine Rains Texas report a fire rain that may save part of the cotton crop or lead to a near total failure. A two story Masonic hall foundation was completed, adding a major town structure. Increased sickness is noted, highest in two weeks.
The boll worm has not appeared yet as drought hits crops in Hubpard City Texas. Oats sell 21 to 25 cents and wheat 68 to 72 cents on the streets. Merchants expand stock for fall trade. The Board of Trade has spent 500 dollars on public roads and plans more in three weeks. The town, lively in commerce, may ship 10 000 bales of cotton this season.
Arlington Texas August 19. Two young farmers J. W. Strahan and Robert Poe quarreled after a drinking evening. Poe stabbed Strahan in the small of the back with a dangerous, possibly fatal wound. The motive was reportedly trivial and the men were initially friendly.
A St. Louis Arkansas and Texas line wreck near Randolph Texas left two box cars off the track with broken rails. Crews worked more than five hours to clear the line. No injuries reported and the train was late reaching its destination, arriving Sunday evening after a 0:55 a.m. schedule.
Clarksville Texas mourns as Major M. BE Morrison, esteemed for his upright character and courteous bearing, dies after a long career. He was buried tonight at the Catholic cemetery, his loss casting gloom over the county and the region. Morrison was widely known across Texas and recalled as the Chesterfield of Ned River county.
About 11 o clock Saturday morning lightning struck the residence of N. P. Sims two or three miles north of town Waxahachie Tex It passed down a double chimney between the dining and sitting rooms It tore a small refrigerator into fragments and zigzagged to the opposite corner passing through the floor making a hole an inch or two in diameter
In Omaha Texas on August 17 the cotton worms have caused extensive damage over two weeks. Many cotton crops are nearly a total loss as worms eat the leaves and even boll worms feed on caterpillars webbed in the crop.
SRANTLEY Tex Aug 17 A Santa Fe special train backing up from Navasota to Montgomery yesterday wrecked four miles east of Plantersville. The engine overturned killing Engineer Irwin. The fireman was injured and other crew suffered damages. All trains were delayed and did not pass last night.
John Marr of Van Austynr Texas shows a cotton stalk with 240 bolls and squares. He reports cotton never finer and many farmers upbeat, with some predicting a bale per acre.
Henpenson Texas August 19 The opinion of Attorney General Hogg that the trust law applies to the current agitation against the bagging manufacturers sparks comment among Alliance members in this town.
A Washington letter reports a stash of diamonds and gold ornaments in the U.S. Treasury vault given by foreign monarchs and rulers over the last fifty years. Some were sent to President Van Buren but could not be accepted, then turned over to the treasury with unclear ownership. Congress has been urged to dispose of them, but no action has been taken.
A New York Weekly snippet shows a customer whose watch failed to run. The jeweler suspects a fault after examining the movement and advises a two week repair. The assistant is told to dust the wheel and the shop charges five dollars.
Soap weed is now used to manufacture soap for the market. Factories have started at Guthrie and Wichita Kansas where the weed grows abundantly. The pioneers of the plains found its use forty years ago. The root, with no processing, serves as an excellent soap substitute.
An observed scene shows excitement around a house wedding with a new baby born last night. Women crowd the minister for a christening date while a doctor attends. A man blamed as a failed hire is revealed as the father, drawing neighborhood chatter.
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