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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1905

Page

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Locallettes and Town Notices From Archer County Markets

Local notes report market ads for City Meat Market and Washburn Henrys Meat Market with beef pork sausage and lard while calls about photo folders and groceries appear. Townfolk include W A Hurt ill with fever W N Tidwell back from Fort Worth J C Vaughan on business J B Wear heading to Blair Illinois and Mary Mayes earning a teaching certificate at Graham High School as Council plans ward elections.

Fort Worth

Torture of a Preacher Ends in Cure by Discovery

Rev. D. Moore, pastor of the Baptist church in Harpersville New York, recounts his suffering from a persistent cough after a grip that left him unable to sleep. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols with curing his cough and preventing consumption. The remedy is sold at B S Doty Co druggists for 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle offered.

D. Moore the Baptist Church Harpersville N. Y Dr. King Doty & Co

Mammoth Bronze Turkeys for Sale in Jacksboro TX

Home raised strictly pure bred turkeys. Mammoth Bronze stock from 1904 and 1905 on hand. Reasonable prices. Contact W. P. Stewart in Jacksboro Texas.

Mammoth W. P. Stewart Jacksboro Texas

Boy Thrown From Horse Near Depot Sunday

A small boy was thrown from a horse near the depot last Saturday his head narrowly missed the rail. The writer did not know the boy but if his head had struck the rail a funeral notice would likely appear this week. Parents are urged to supervise children around wild horses.

Gorrisson Gifts Silver Decanter Set With Cash Purchases

W F Gorrisson offers a Christmas gift of a $35 silver ice decanter and goblet set to customers. For every one dollar cash purchase, customers receive one free ticket.

W. F. Gorrisson

County seeks rehearing in Hollingsworth versus Young case

Attorneys for the County have filed a motion for a rehearing in the Court of Civil Appeals. If the motion is overruled, they will apply for a writ of error to the Supreme Court.

Hollingsworth Young County Court of Civil Appeals Supreme Court

Money to Loan I for Long Term Land Finance

Offer to loan money on land for a long time at a low rate of interest. Will extend vendor’s lien notes or furnish 1 2 of the purchase price on improved farms. Call for terms. R. F. Arnold, Atty.

R. F. Arnold

Pecan Record Set By Tank Valley Grower

Mr Brash ears of Tank Valley gathered thirty nine dollars ninety cents worth of pecans from a single tree last week. The claim asks who can beat that record.

Brashears Tank Valley

Matthews and Dowdle Store Ad Near Graham Hardware Co

Matthews and Dowdle occupy the west side of the square one door north of Graham Hardware Co. They offer a complete grocery stock and invite customers to view the assortment and obtain prices from the staff.

Matthews & Dowdle Graham Hardware Co

Annual meeting notice of BecKHAM Nation al Bank

Annual meeting of the shareholders of BecKHAM NATION AL BANK will be held at the banking house in Graham on Tuesday January 9 1906 to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year S. R. Crawford president

Beckham National Bank Graham S. R. Crawford Pres

Malone to Move to County After Visit

J. W. Malone of South Texas, brother of Mrs. O. Andrews of True, has been visiting and plans to move to the county soon. His family accompanies him.

J. W. Malone South Texas

Furious Fighting with Stomach and Liver Ailments Healed

Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington recounts seven years of chronic stomach and liver trouble ended by Electric Bitters. He praises them as wonderful and guarantees same cure, purchased from B S Doty druggist at 50 cents a bottle.

Geo. W. Hoffman Harper, Wash B.S. Doty Druggist

Local notes and market reports from Graham and Fort Worth

W. T. Steadham and E. G. Reeves of Miller Bend visited the city Wednesday. Fine beef cattle offered at Brick Beef Market. Cotton prices jumped to around 11 to 12 cents per pound in Graham. holders are selling. Fort Worth bread weighs more than Graham bread. Mrs. F. Herron and daughter Linne went to Fort Worth for appendicitis operation. operation reported successful and recovery underway. Telegraphy training offered by McKinney Telegraph College with tuition notes accepted. Baptist Conference elected Sunday School officers: R. F. Short Supt. R. F. Arnold Asst Supt. Stephen Ford Sec. Homer Mayes Treas. Mary Mayes and Mary Ford Organists.

Graham F. Herron Fort Worth Miss Linne R. F. Short R. F. Arnold Stephen Ford Homer Mayes Mary Mayes Mary Ford

A Fearful Fate and Piles Cure Promise

A testimonial from Harry Colson of Macon ville Ia extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for piles including blind bleeding itching and protruding cases. The salve is also described as effective for cuts burns and injuries and priced at 25 cents at B 8 Doty druggist.

Harry Colson Maconville Doty

Marriage at Bride's Home on Wednesday Night

The ceremony joined Mr. J. J. Baker and Mrs. M. M. McClure at the bride's residence with Rev. G. W. Black officiating. The couple is wished a long and happy wedded life.

Bride J. J. Baker M. M. McClure G. W. Black

Mad Chase Health Faddism Ends with Life Pills Ad

Millions rush in mad chase after health from one extreme of faddism to another until they try eating good food and keeping bowels regular with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble. 25c at B 8 Doty’s drug store, guaranteed.

Dr. King Doty

Leader Plans Benefit Entertainment for Confederates

The Leader proposes to lend its aid and force to organize a holiday entertainment for Confederate Veterans. It asks who will lead and who will help the cause as the treasury is depleted and needs replenishment. Local effort can mount a good event if preparations begin now.

Hart's Honey and Horehound Medicine Ad in 1903

Mr H Niemeyer of Stocton Illinois in a January 17 1903 letter endorses Hart's Honey and Horehound as a cure for coughs colds la grippe and throat and lung ailments. Large bottles priced at 25 50 and 100 cents sold by B S Doty Co druggists.

H. Niemeyer Stocton Iil B. 5S. Doty & Co

Blakeney and Cowden to Wed in Graham

Marriage notices say Bazil Hampton Blakeney of Graham and Maude Cowden of Midland will wed at the bride’s parents home on December 6. Blakeney, operator of Blakeney’s Pharmacy, is praised as an enterprising Graham resident. The bride is described as daughter of a Midland cattleman with large stock interests. They will reside in Graham after December 16.

Bazil Hampton Blakeney Maude Cowden W. I. Cowden Midland Mr. Blakeney Blakeney Graham

No Opium in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Headline

No opium in Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The product has a 30 year reputation as a safe medicine for colds croup and whooping cough. It is pleasant to take and children like it. Sold by all druggists.

Hoodlumism at Graham Meeting Sparks Shameful Disruption

A Graham public speaker last Tuesday night rebuked local youths described as hoodlums for laughter and toy pistol shots during a court house meeting. Disturbances included young girls, with writers urging parents to question behavior and promising strict discipline to restore decorum.

Graham Court House

Best in Existence: Hunt's Lightning Oil Endorsed

G. E. Huntington of Kufala Alabama touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as the most useful household remedy for cure burns sprains and insect bites, claiming no equal based on his experience.

Hunt G. E. Huntington Kufala Ala

Married at Lacy in a runaway match report

Last Sunday the 3rd, at Lacy, Squire R. M. Summers performed the ceremony for J. M. Noll and Ora Sanders. Reported as a runaway match, but the Clerk’s books show both parties were of age.

Lacy Squire R. M. Summers J. M. Noll Ora Sanders

Lectures by Dr George Bancroft Draw Local Audiences

Beginning Tuesday night Dr George Gilbert Bancroft and his wife hosted an ongoing course at the Graham court house drawing good crowds. He lectured on physical evidences of human character titled noses and performed humorous impersonations. He continued Wednesday on Hoodoos and natural explanations for spiritual phenomena. Tonight he planned a men only talk on The hell of men. Bancroft is described as a skilled, well-spoken physician and expert in handwriting and character reading, with six years directing the Bertillon measurement system in American cities.

George Gilbert Bancroft Court House

Olney News Notes From Town and Nearby People

Olney reports include 100 scholars enrolled at the school with more to come. Visitors Ed Dunigan and J. H. Benson and wife arrived from Veal Station and Fort Worth respectively. Dr. Daniels of Red River County may relocate here. Mrs. Marvin Averitt and son Leo visited from Fort Worth. Charley Wilhelm and Miss Vena Kunkle wed at Lapo Kunkle’s home and will move to Throckmorton. Cotton transport to Graham noted. Bowley of Veal Station moved into Parchman place. Local musical at Mrs. Sue Johnson’s home.

E. M. Eichelberger Farmer Dr. Daniels Red River County Marvin Averitt Leo Ft. Worth Jake Caldwell Weatherford Olney J. H. Benson For Worth Price Griffith Graham Charley Wilhelm Throckmorton Vena Kunkle Lapo Kunkle Jess Sherley Spring Creek A. Wilbourn Bitter Creek W. J. Ragle C. C. Johnson Cotton Mr. Bowley Veal Station Parchman Place Lucile and Trixie

Box Supper Draws Large Crowd and Funds

Our box supper was a howling success with the house full and some attendees outside. Fifty two boxes sold from 50c to 3.00, totaling 37.40. Miss Beulah Bratcher won cake as prettiest girl, bringing 34.70. Willis Newman won ugliest man, adding 7.40. a cake sold for 2.75, making 72.25 in all. Grateful thanks go to the surrounding community for aid.

Beulah Bratcher Willis Newman

Loving Notes Bring News of Homes and Happenings

The Loving community reports music at a supper with R A Brum Luther Drum Walter Spencer and Misses Bessie Spencer Ethel Stewart and Della Stewart providing entertainment Henry Frye acted as auctioneer W C Bishop visits from Loving to improve land near the town J N Belamy promotes books Nora Sanders marries Mark Nall of Taylor county Congratulations are extended Mr Box sells his Loving store interest and moves back to Bryson Jones and Plaster start a new firm in the old store Parson Black dined with Mr Taylor and comments on grub plans Northwest Telephone line expands to Loving W F Phillips buys the line and promises future high wire service A L Ramsey greets a baby Zack Wyatt drills a well for Mr Reeves Hill and Welton drill for Mr Fowler blacksmith

R. A. Brum Luther Drum Walter Spencer Bessie Spencer Ethel Stewart Della Stewart Henry Frye W. C. Bishop Loving Willis Newman J.N. Belamy Nora Sanders Mark Nall Taylor County Sanders Box Bryson Jones Jones & Plaster Successs Stewart Wanamaker Parson Black Taylor W. F. Phillips

Texas Young Sheriff Sale Notice 1905 1906

Sheriff M A Watnacer announces sale of 160 acre tract to Charles Ahlers and a 640 acre leasehold on Section 3 T N O R R Co in Young County near Graham. Sale pursues a $10.45 judgment plus $16.90 interest with attachment foreclosure and costs. Items to be sold separately as movable fixtures.

State OF Texas Young Court House Graham Texas Towit Charles Ahlers Seybold E. D. Burton C. W. Johnson M. A. Watnacer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Locallettes W. A. Hurt W.N. Tidwell J. W. Burnett Bertha Graham Little Rock Ark J.C. Vaughan Decatur Dr. Prideaux West Fork Archer County M. H. Chism Messrs. G. C.and W. L. Shearer North Side B. F. Keel Peaster Parker County J. B. Wear Blair, Ola Ben Zinn Washburn & Henry’s J. E. Courtney George J. A. Jones O. J. Harmonson Bud Chestnutt Archer City Oklahoma W. B. Henson Finis City Matthews & Dowdle’s The Baptist Graham High School N. J. Timmons Colorado Springs Colo W. T. Steadham E. G. Reeves Miller Bend Washburn & Hen Y Graham, Stovall McKinney Telegraph College McKinney, Texas Chamberlain Ces Cgeg
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