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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement asserts belief in value and urges customers to visit the store to compare prices. It claims careful purchasing of reliable brands and guarantees accurate representation of every article. The message invites customers to try the store.
The Leader announces J E Simpson for the office of county judge of Young county, subject to the Democratic primaries next July. A Graham resident for twelve years, five as county attorney, he joined the bar in 1894 and is described as an able conscientious lawyer with proven integrity.
Bezema salt rheum and itching torment sufferers find relief with Chamberlain's Salve. The ointment eases itching quickly and has cured many cases. Available from all druggists.
Mrs M M Wade and children return sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help and kindness during their recent affliction.
All members of Twin Mountain Union are requested to meet at the court house on Saturday night February 22 1908 for a special business meeting. R E Casburn secretary treasurer.
Sheriff Wallace returned from Sallisaw Oklahoma with Louis Amos a youth wanted for stealing a watch from Dick Newell at Eliasville last fall. After securing requisition papers from Oklahoma and Texas governors he tracked Amos to Ft. Smith then northwest over twenty seven miles to Sallisaw where he arrested him. Amos’s father posted bonds and released his son. they departed for Oklahoma Monday.
Attorney W W Gray of Wenatchee Washington cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for colds and croup in his family and says he keeps it in the house. Sold by all druggists.
Two good four plow riding cultivators for sale plus more bushels of Mebane Triumph Cotton Seed the best on the market contact J A Baker Graham authority and location not specified buyer to arrange details and price.
Squire William Reeves died from paralysis at his Woodson area ranch in Throckmorton county last Wednesday night. A Breckinridge doctor arrived after his death. Reeves had been a resident of Young county for about sixteen years and served one term as county commissioner from Eliasville precinct. He leaves a widow and children Mary Schooling Howe Texas Woodson Wyatt Reeves Robert Reeves Ora Eva Reeves. Mrs L M Pratt was a daughter. The Leader extends sympathy to the family.
The ladies of the Episcopal church will host a supper at the home of Mr and Mrs W J Reh der on Thursday evening March 5 the proceeds to the church building fund. The edifice nears completion and costs exceed estimates, prompting the fundraiser. Everyone is invited and expected to attend for an elegant repast and to support a worthy cause.
G D Hinson, son of G W Hinson of Salem, announces candidacy for Public Weigher in Graham precinct, subject to July Democratic primaries. A 22 year old former gin weigher and bookkeeper at Farmers' Union Gin, he is praised for prompt service and courtesy, and has drawn strong local support.
An advertisement proclaims Hunt's Cure can cure any itch from eczema to ringworm in one box. The claim emphasizes guaranteed relief and broad effectiveness across many itching conditions.
A notice states Mr. G. B. Walker of German Kali Works Atlanta Ga left with The Leader a few copies of booklets titled Cotton Culture Plant Food and Profitable Farming. The publications are to be given to subscribing farmers while supplies last.
Last Saturday at Rocky Mound a campaign kickoff featured speeches by F M Burkett, F Herron, R L Tankersley, W E Crim, E W Fry, C W Ras ure, and P A Martin. Box tickets filled, prizes awarded for prettiest girl and ugliest man, Lizzie Hall of Graham won, ceremony praised, funds raised for schoolhouse repairs, Miss Alta Cody lauded.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism claiming profit and satisfaction from its use. It states one application relieves pain and many have been permanently cured. The liniment is applied externally with 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by all druggists.
A box labeled with the name E. K. Longan was left at the store about a month ago. The owner is asked to call, describe the shoes, and claim them.
John Bacon of the Texas and Pacific states the Mineral Wells and Northwestern will build from Mineral Wells to Aspermont soon. Directors will meet this month as bacon reports progress. The Gould project seeks no bonus, with petitions and wide signatures backing concessions for the line to open trade toward Fort Worth benefitting Mineral Wells Weatherford and nearby towns. The proposed route may extend to Amacville via Plainview Tulsa and Canyon but not for at least a year.
On or about Jan 1 a package containing a ladies new waist and skirt was left in the Graham post office. Owner can recover by calling at the Leader office, describing property and paying for this notice.
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