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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
8
Fragmentary text honors the men of iron nerve who forged civilization in the western frontier. The readable portions praise pioneering effort and dedication, hinting at a ceremonial or commemorative piece about Young County Texas.
The 1894 election year saw Populist challenge to Democrats in Young County with Democratic nominees winning in November. Notable events include a Graham mill killing linked to whiskey, a murder trial ending in second degree murder with a ten year sentence, later pardon and reform. A double tragedy at Jock Creek left George Farmer dead and H A McComber dead by suicide. Floods along Salt and Fish Creeks damaged crops and fences in June, a large Graham fire in September, and the opening of a new Methodist church in mid 1895. Prohibition momentum led to a March 7 1896 county vote, resulting in a dry county despite court delays. Continuous enforcement remains, with debates persisting. The note ends with a local ad for Tennessee Triumph seed potatoes.
Leading medical writers and teachers endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and catarrhal conditions. The formula uses Black Cherrybark, Golden Seal, Bloodroot, Stone root, Mandrake, and Queen's root with glycerine, and is presented with public endorsements and no alcohol. Buffalo, New York.
S R Jeffery warns that parties must stop taking wood from his California Creek pasture or face full prosecution. The message emphasizes legal action for any further theft by him or others.
A mother who keeps in hand Chamb tan's Couga Remedy reduces uneasiness and anxiety. The remedy quickly cures colds and croups, counteracts tendency to croup, and may prevent pneumonia if given at first sign. It contains nothing injurious and is safe for babies. Sold by all druggists.
Polled Durham bull calves by registered double standard Polled Durham bulls available at Hunt Ranch near Drummond. Also two high grade Short horn bull calves, color deep red. Geo. W. Hunt, Agt.
W P Stewart offers buying and selling Vendors Lien notes with liberal loans from good companies on farms ranches and other real estate. Represents several leading fire and life insurance companies. Office over the First National Bank in Jacksboro Texas.
John Edmund Norman born October 25 1879 in South Bend Young County Texas joined the Presbyterian church in Graham Texas in 1904 after eleven battles with pneumonia he died at 4 am Saturday January 27 1906 after a week of illness He leaves a father two sisters and a brother funeral conducted by Rev Cox and Hamner at 10 am Sunday January 28 burial at Oak Grove Cemetery beside his mother with a prayer for God’s comfort from E V Cox
A classifieds notice offering farms and unimproved lands for sale or trade. Includes 1848 acres at the Forks of Clear Fork and Brazos rivers with alfalfa and irrigation potential. Promotes direct contact with eastern buyers and land men in Texas and beyond. Geo H McLaren.
Money to lie in On Land or to purchase Vendor Lien Notes. See me and get money to pay your land out.
Hotel to open and begin business on Thursday January 25 1906 with plans to serve the public in first class style. H M Yates proprietor invites patronage and states readiness to operate.
EsTray notice reported by W P Stinson Commissioner Precinct No 2 Young County Texas left with W S handler about 25 miles southwest from Graham city stock described as one mottled faced steel calf marked crop and split in right ear owner to prove property pay charges and take away or be dealt with per law given under my hand and seal this 19th day of Dec 15 50 Gro H McLaren C C 6 C FB
The J. B. Norris Hardware Company has bought the interest of C. M. Rickman and will assume the accounts and indebtedness of the firm. J. B. Norris Hardware Co.
Farmers and stockmen are urged to subscribe to a combined Dallas Semi Weekly News and Graham Leader. The offer includes Local News Home Enterprises State and National Affairs Foreign matters and the Farmers Forum. Subscriptions: $1.75 for one year.
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