Local Notes and Holiday Happenings in 1908 Town
December 24 1908 notes from the Court House and shops report on turkeys and chickens at Miller and Son, photographs at Chisholm’s studio, home talent at the Court House next Monday, fireworks and toys at B A Snoddy’s, visitors from South Bend Bowie and Murray, fresh oysters and best cooking at St Louis Restaurant, readers and renewals, lost shirtwaist pin AK, Clifton Findley visiting Caple Oklahoma, various callers and sickness in the region, and Christmas plans withWaco and South Bend connections.
Changed Office Move of Dr. Gallaher
Dr. Gallaher relocates his practice this week from the Harwell building to offices above Beckham National Bank, expanding access for patients downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gallaher
Harwell
Beckham National Bank
Fruit Cake Flavoring Ad From Local Vendor
W M Atwood paid us a substantial call last Tuesday morning advertising Caramel Sugar touted as the best for fruit cakes. Mentioned at W I Tidwell & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Atwood
W. I. Tidwell & Sons
Hotel Alamo Opens with First Class Rooms
W V Bigham announces the Hotel Alamo is now open offering first class accommodations for commercial men at rates of 200 dollars per day. The brief notice highlights its new status and target clientele.
Banks to Close for Weekend
Both the Becknam National Bank and the Graham National Bank will remain closed all day Friday and Saturday, with services paused during the two day period.
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Becknam National
Graham National
Stop That Cough Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges immediate use of Simmon's Cough Syrup for coughs colds sore throats or chest infections promising a quick cure and restoration of health.
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Simmon
Fort Worth man returns home after visit to Graham family
Malcolm Stewart came back to his Fort Worth residence yesterday morning following a two day visit to the household of Mrs. E. B. Graham. The note mentions being agents for magazines and offering clubbing rates with the Leader.
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Malcolm Stewart
Fort Worth
E. 8. Graham
A Dangerous Operation Promoted For Health Reform
A 19th century advertisement touts the removal of the appendix as a dangerous operation but claims Dr King’s New Life Pills prevent the need for such a frightful ordeal. The pills are advertised as gentle, curing constipation headache biliousness and malaria for 25 cents at Sloan’s drug store.
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Dr. King
Sloan's
Acetylene Light Plant Promotion Letter
A proprietor named BE. C. Stowall markets an Acetylene Light Plant promising fulltime dedication to lighting homes and businesses. The author urges fair trial, claiming it is the best light available at any price and signs off as Yours truly.
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BE. C. Stowall
Souvenir of Graham Public Buildings and Homes
An artistic collection titled Souvenir of Graham showcases Graham's public buildings residences and surroundings. Printed on heavy calendar paper with a white green embossed cover, it makes a tasteful Christmas gift. On sale at W. F. Gorrissen B. Snoppy Co Sloan Drug Co Graham Printing Co locations.
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Graham
W. F. Gorrissen
B. S Snoppy & Co
Sloan Drua Co
Graham Printing Co
Souvenir of Graham Texas on the Graham Printing Co
The Souvenir of Graham Texas pamphlet, printed by the Graham Printing Company, is praised as an artistic piece featuring views of leading residences and churches. It urges residents to buy copies to show eastern friends what Graham has to offer. Mr and Mrs Clark Knight of Lake Arthur New Mexico visit Gra ham guests of Mrs Knight’s parents.
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Graham
Texas
Graham Printing Company
Clark Knight
Lake Arthur, New Mexico
City
For Sale or Trade Wagon Yard on Elm Street
For sale or trade a wagon yard on the west side of Elm Street offered at a bargain for cash or will trade for a good farm. For further particulars see F Herron.
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Elm Street
Christmas Visit by Cisco Couple
Mr and Mrs Clem McCarver of Cisco are visiting relatives for the Christmas holiday.
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Clem McCarver
Cisco
Last Services Set for Old Baptist Church
Next Wednesday night marks the final prayer meeting at the old Baptist church and next Sunday closes the last Sunday service. The first service in the new church will be Sunday morning January 3, with dedication services planned for a later date.
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Old Baptist Church
New Church
New Grocery Store Opens in Busy North-East Corner
W D Spivey opens a new grocery in a fresh building at the north-east corner of the square. An experienced grocer with local renown, he operates with no clerks, rent, or delivery staff, promising low prices on cash sales to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Spivey
Mr. Spivey
Mrs Bessie Perry Visits Jacksboro During Holidays
Mrs Bessie Perry of Jacksboro is here to spend the holidays with her mother, arriving for the festive period and family time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Findley
Caple
Oklahoma
Bessie Perry
Jacksboro
Eczema and Tetter Healed by Chamberlain's Salve
The intense itching of eczema tetter and salt rheum is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Miss Lucile McJimsey Returns For Holidays At Milford
Miss Lucile McJimsey has returned from Milford school to spend Christmas and the holidays with her parents at home.
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Lucile McJimsey
Milford
Earl Wallace Visits Opelika Sheriff Brother
Earl Wallace of Opelika Alabama is visiting his brother Sheriff M A Wallace.
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Earl Wallace
Opelika, Ala
Sheriff M. A. Wallace
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Relief
An advertisement urges readers not to be hopeless about rheumatism or stiff joints. It claims Ballard's Snow Liniment will drive away aches and pains and restore health, noting sellers B. S. Doty & Co.
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Ballard
Doty & Co
Found Pair of Gold Framed Spectacles
A pair of gold framed spectacles found is claimed by the owner. Call to identify and claim by paying for this notice.
See J. B. Norris How Go for Sulkey Plows
The item references J. B. Norris How Go and Sulkey Plows with a straight car load of Goodenough's famed goods. It notes universal trust and satisfaction, suggesting reliable shipments and positive reception from customers.
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J. B. Norris
County Union Call to Meet in Graham January 18 1909
County Union of Young county is summoned to a regular session at Graham on January 18 1909 at 10 a m to transact business and elect delegates. J J Gray serves as president urging all locals to attend and elect delegates.
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County Union
Young County
Graham
J.J. Gray
Lost Stetson hat near South Bend in Graham Texas
A John B. Stetson with Mabry Short Co brand bearing Graham Texas was lost Sunday between R F Mitchell's and South Bend via Will Copeland's. Finder should leave it at Leader office to claim a reward. W E McIntire of Nocona Texas reported last week to Sloan Drug Company as pharmacist after Mr Mason resigned.
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Carroll Reed
South Bend
Leslie Scott
Waco
R. F. Mitchell
Will Copeland
John B. Stetson
Mabry, Short & Co. Brand
Graham
Texas
W.e.mcintire
Nocona
Sloan Drug Company
Mason
Ready for Your Cotton by Farmers Union Gin Company
The Farmers' Union Gin Company announces readiness to gin cotton and thanks patrons for last year's support. A. H. Jones signs the notice, hoping for continued patronage this season.
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Farmers’ Union Gin Company
A. H. Jones
True residents Jimmie Cheat and Andrew Gibbs visit
Jimmie Cheat and Andrew Gibbs, residents of True, were pleasant callers last Tuesday, according to local notes.
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Jimmie Cheat
Andrew Gibbs
True
Go New Wioon Bros Buggies At Great Prices
Local dealer J B Norris How Go announces the arrival of the latest Wioon Bros buggies. The note promises good prices and favorable terms on these high grade rigs for prospective buyers.
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Wioon Bros
J.B. Norris
Watsons Visit True Dealer, Ride Home in New Buggy
Jesse and Vodie Watson visited True last Saturday and Vodie rode home in a new buggy, marking a notable local event.
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Jesse
Vodie Watson
True
Vodie
Rare Bargain Land Sale in Jack County Texas
445 acres with two newly painted houses, one six room and one three room, plus improvements. Fine farming land with ample water, adjoining Henry Chapel school, 13 miles 8 S. W. of Graham. Pricing per acre: 245 acres with six room house at 12.50, 200 acres with three room house at 10. Address H P Young Finis Jack County Texas. B F Taylor from Eliasville visited last Tuesday and is in better health.
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Henry Chapel School
S. W
Graham
H. P. Young
Finis
Jack County
Texas
Kinman and Clark wed in buggy ceremony
Yesterday evening at six o clock in front of W H Logans store Rev B A Snoddy united in marriage Ross Kinman and Izetta Clark in their buggy a crowd witnessed the ceremony.
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W. H. Logan
B. A. Snoddy
Ross Kinman
Izetta Clark
Parker and Barrett Wedding at Indian Mound
Mr James Parker and Miss Enna Barrett were married at the bride's brother's residence in the Indian Mound community last Tuesday evening at 3 30 o clock Rev B A Snoddy officiating The ceremony united the couple in matrimony in a simple home setting with close family in attendance
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James Parker
Enna Barrett
Indian Mound
B. A. Snoddy
Reverend Joe R. Mayes Visits From Murray
Reverend Joe R. Mayes of Murray stopped by last Tuesday and handed over a dollar for the Leader again this year.
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Joe R. Mayes
Murray
Suitcase Found At Sheriff Office Notice
A suitcase containing clothes and a razor was found. The owner may claim it at the Sheriff's office by paying this notice fee.
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Sheriff's Office
Mrs W Cardwell Leaves for Ennis Texas
Mrs W Cardwell departed yesterday morning to spend Christmas with her mother in Ennis Texas.
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Mrs. W. ©. Cardwell
Ennis
Texas
Graham Sunday School Union Program
Sunday program at Presbyterian Church on December 27 at 3 20 p m with Leader Z A Hudson topics include Christmas a help to Sunday Schools by Rev S J Mc Murray discussions on teacher class dynamics during Xmas holidays led by Rev F E Singleton and Rev C N Williams songs by Rev C N Williams and Mrs MaTTick Morrison program committee urges members to clip and bring to meeting
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Graham Sunday School Union
Presbyterian Church
Z. A. Hudson
S. J. McMurray
C. N. Williams
F. E. Singleton
Land for sale in Young County 143 acres Moses Barnes survey
Cash bids invited for 143 acres about five miles north of Proffitt in Young County. No bid under 12.00 considered. If unsold, property may be rented. May accept notes or partial payment. Sub-irrigated second bottom prairie land leased by Wm Steadham. W. C. Corbett.
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Young County
Moses Barnes
Proffitt
Wm. Steadham
W. C. Corbetr
Buckner Orphans Co met for quilting and charity
The Buckner Orphans Co and Sewing Society held a regular session with Mrs. T S Cannedy. Members crafted dresses and aprons from donated materials while a quilting bee next door fostered merriment and sympathy for orphans. Meals were served by Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Mecman as leaders were praised for their substantial church work.
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Buckner Orphans' Co. & Sewing Society
T. S. Cannedy
Godti
Mrs. Cannedy
Norman
Short
Meece
Beaty
Porter
Rickman
Horton
Thornton
Farmer
Bell
McCominas
Kirby
Crawford
Dowdle
Notice to Stockmen on Meal and Cake Prices
Notice from Amion Gin & Or at Eliasville Texas offering plentiful meal and cake at best prices, accepts seed in exchange, and invites stockmen to figure with them on bills.
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Amion Gin & Or, Jr
Eliasville,exas
Milch Cow Wanted by P A Martin
A milch cow is sought at once by P A Martin. Mr and Mrs J T Conner of Proffitt hosted visitors including Mrs Martha Smith Miss Zola and Finis Green of Terrell Texas. Conner noted much cotton remaining in Proffitt fields and that he had four bales left to pick after already selling twelve bales.
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J. T. Conner
Proffitt
Conner
Martha Smith
Zola
Finis Green
Terrell
Texas
Highest Proficiency Held by Surveyors Shown in Report
W E Kaye Coy presents a survey highlighting skilled surveying methods and notable gaps in ski related scientific understanding, drawing attention to measurement techniques, accuracy, and practical applications within the field. The piece emphasizes expert proficiency while noting areas for improvement and ongoing training.
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W. E. Kaye Coy
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TELMO
Gall S. W
Independent
Ae Ly
New East Texas
W. J. Tidwell & Sons
Miller & Son's
Axt
Ir House
Miller & Son’s
Chisim
Hoto Made
S. ‘. V. Conner
B. A. Snoddy's
Leon Slaughter
Bowie
Chas. Donnell
Sam Pammill
Mrs. L. O. Matkin
Beaumont, Texas
Brother
B. B. Garrett
T. G. Black
St. Louis
T. Tolson
WH. Keeter
Elbert
Walter Long
Eliasville
Graham Hdw Co
Harry Gaskin
Mattie Glidewell
L. L. Spivey
Hotel
W. V. Bigham
Mr. Farmer
Yours Truly
F. Herron
B. F. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Kinman-Clark
Parker-Barrett
B. A. Snoppy
N.C. Anderson
Mattick Morrison
Sewing Society
Majestic
Graham Hic
Ree
Rob McLaren
Singer
Edison Phonographs
Victor Talking Machine
Craham, Texas
Milch
P. A. Martin
W. F. Gorrisson
National Banks of
W.g.cardwell
Cook's
Acme Steam Laundry
West Side
Chittren
Sexton Oak Grove
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