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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
1
Graham reports the McCan Bridge is finished and open to travel after being out of service since May. H M Jones and W A J Akers were first to cross the new span. A May 1 storm lifted a steel span into the river and delayed completion beyond October. The bridge’s reopening aids west Brazos county commerce and market access.
J W Bayless, agent for Planters Nursery of Denton, brings the largest single shipment of nursery stock to the county. The collection includes over two hundred orders and features fine fruit and ornamental trees, with healthy growth this season. Bayliss urges patrons to collect their goods at once as notices may have reached some customers late.
S. L. Straughan, a Washington D C lawyer with a Claims Court background, is in this county pursuing depredation cases and has secured many judgments for Jack County citizens. He urges claimants to write him at Jacksboro Texas as most cases are dismissed for lack of attention. For sale good work horse at this office call.
A full up town reports every available house rented with spare rooms occupied. Upper stories of the Cater-Battle store host several families, hotels run at full capacity, and men sit up all night in hotel offices. Residents urge rapid construction of new houses and stores.
Authorities report a string of thefts in Graham including preserves from Judge Arnold's storm cellar, an overcoat stolen from a sleeping man at a wagon yard camp-house, and boots taken from Mr. Thomas of Proffitt at Henderson's wagon yard. County officials are urged to pursue a lead on the culprits.
Jno E Morrison and Co report forced street departure last week but now promise top cotton prices for the remainder of the season, aiming to reassure customers and resume business.
Mrs. R. T. Wells of Proffitt died last Sunday and was buried Monday at Proffitt Cemetery. A young wife married about a year, she was described as estimable and beloved by the community, and her bereaved husband receives deep sympathy.
Prospective lender offers long term land loans at low interest rates. Will extend vendor lien notes or provide 1 2 of the purchase price on improved farms. Call for terms and arrangements.
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