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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
A Young County advertisement touts a store promising guaranteed goods and a friendly policy. It asserts hundreds of local satisfied customers and urges visitors to browse, with easy returns if items are incorrect. Prices are shown to entice comparisons.
Special storefront notice lists reduced skirts with No. 78 Brown Plaid now 3.85 from 5, No. 8540 Blue Brilliantine 3.85 from 5, black Cashmere 1.75 from 2.50, No. 966 Veil Skirt 3.85 from 6, No. 1019 Blue Serge 3.50 from 5. A bill of groceries accompanies.
Mrs. Nannie McLaren, 71, longtime Young County resident and mother of Judge Geo H McLaren, died last Saturday at 3 pm at her son's home. A devout Methodist, she leaves four children and many friends who recall her as a helpful neighbor and counselor. Funeral services were held Sunday at Judge McLaren's residence conducted by Rev. A B Snoddy, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Wenatchee lawyer W. W. Gray says his family used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and croup with good results. He notes the product is recommended by druggists and aims to keep it in the household.
A 19 inch embroidery item is described with a 5 1 2 inch depth and a 9 inch measurement noted as 45e. Insertions are requested to match the specified dimensions and align the work. The text appears garbled and incomplete for a clear interpretation.
If you need an overcoat you cannot wait. No 4430 a black satine lined coat sizes 34 to 42 price 390 No 2491 a Thibet overcoat velvet collar sizes 36 to 42 price 400 No 44389 a No 1 heavy black Thibet overcoat price 7.00 now 450 Boys coats 35 percent off.
Advert says the best shoe guaranteed to wear is available. Store touts durability and value with a range of styles and sizes for all customers.
The First National Bank of Weatherford is invited to subscribe to bonds of the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway, guaranteed by the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The bonds aim to extend the line from Graford to Graham, signaling the next major point for the railway in Palo Pinto county. Locals express strong support for the Mineral Wells and Northwestern line, hoping Graham moves promptly.
J W Field chief engineer of the W F S R R died at his Wichita Falls home last Monday evening at 8 o clock of typhoid pneumonia. He was taken ill while surveying near the coal fields in the Belknap vicinity about ten days ago and moved to Olney for treatment before returning home. The company and coal field communities suffer a great loss.
A fragment notes a circular or circle of Denton flour received at the firm Stewart and Sons. The readable text implies a delivery or receipt event tied to the merchant, with no additional details to confirm date or quantities.
Norman Stovall, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Stovall, had a peculiar accident while riding last Tuesday when his horse went under a tree and a limb caught one of his front teeth.
Tax collector reports 1,700 citizens paid poll tax before last Friday night closing. The tally notes 1,982 polls total in Young County, reflecting census figures and compliance.
The Leader reports rising paid subscriptions as readers respond to a postmaster general decree. Publishers may not mail papers to subscribers over a year in arrears, causing notices to go out to close-to-year-behind readers. The policy aims to curb deadbeats and switch to cash basis.
Dr Chism completed the operation on the young man who was otherwise unhurt. The article notes 282 unpaid polls remaining, with exemptions reducing Young County’s vote count by about 2000 in the next election. Many unpaid voters were temporary residents who have since moved away.
A Gooseneck resident named Price reports his move from home last Monday. The brief note notes the location and timing without additional details.
J H Leberett living near Proffitt was brought to town by Sheriff Wallace last Saturday and judged insane after attempting to shoot his wife. Neighbors noticed four weeks of odd behavior. he is now in county hospital and reportedly calm with improving mind.
For That Terrible Itching. Chamberlain's Salve eases itching and has cured many cases. Lee Fields, a young man living with his parents near Olney, died of pneumonia last Monday at 6 am and was buried in Olney cemetery Tuesday.
Hon John Bacon of the Texas and Pacific Railway surveyed local leaders regarding right of way and depot grounds through Aspermont for the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern extension. Directors plan a February meeting to gauge sentiment and confirm terms, with a petition already circulating seeking only rights of way and grounds.
H. M. Ford mails a check to renew his Leader and Dallas News for another year. The South Bend readers comply with the news postal law, showing strong support and understanding of the situation with ready payments.
Classified notice offering an A1 milk cow for sale with buy contact at 26-21 Dr J L Williamson.
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