Pioneer Citizen Dead in North Texas
Whitesboro News reports the death of W. A. Goldston, a respected pioneer of North Texas. Born September 18 1820 in Wilson County Tennessee, he moved through Missouri and Green County before settling near Pottsboro, later farming north of town. He leaves ten children, seven of whom attended the funeral, and is father to W. G. Goldson of Graham. The Leader and community extend sympathy to the family.
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le Od. Dans
North Texas
Goldston
Mr. Goldston
Wilson County
Tenn
Missouri
Polk County
Green County
Texas
Pottsboro
Whitesboro
W.G Goldson
Graham
Musical Recital at Eliasville Honors Ada Wilson
A December musical at Eliasville drew a full audience as music teacher Ada Wilson guided pupils through performances then offered pieces of her own. The class presented Wilson with a water set as thanks. Parker County visit, and neighbor moves noted, with Dillard Davis family returning.
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Ada Wilson
Ada
Miss Wilson
Parker County
Joe DeLong
Eliasville
Strawn
Dillard Davis
W. H. Me
Remedy Promise for Itching Skin Troubles
A bold claim offers Hant’s Ze to cure any itching skin trouble with one box guaranteed. If it fails, the money is refunded, promising quick relief amid widespread discomfort and frantic relief efforts.
Florida Fruits Bring New Citrus to Northwest Texas
Harry Wadsworth of Blake ney’s Pharmacy received a Christmas box from his father M H Wadsworth of Seneca Florida containing Florida oranges and curiosities new to northwest Texans. The box included Grapefruit Tangerine and Kumquat. They are all orange species varying from kumquat about plum sized to grapefruit as large as a cabbage head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wadsworth
Blakeney
M. H. Wadsworth
Seneca
Florida
Mr. Wadsworth
New Year Greeting From The Graham Leader
The Graham Leader issues a hopeful New Year message thanking readers and supporters. It pledges progress, candid opinions, and continued service as the paper vows to stay timely, cheerful, and opinionated while inviting subscribers to visit the office and join in the year ahead.
Continuance of Good Times in Young County
The passage extols Young County blessings including fat cattle horses hogs and cribs, thriving schools and churches, strong banks, no mortgages, good health, and an empty jail. It notes Wallace’s offers to rent the jail and lauds two leading newspapers, urging communal harmony.
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Young County
Wallace
Mrs Jennie Duncan Sees 100 Years With Health Restored
Haynesville Maine resident Jennie Duncan now seventy cites a 20 year chronic dyspepsia cure by Electric Bitters. She claims renewed vitality and strength. The tonic is sold with a guarantee by B S Doty Co at 50 cents, promising to aid stomach liver and blood conditions and general debility.
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Jennie Duncan
Haynesville
Electric Bitters
B. S. Doty & Co
Odd Fellows Meet in Graham for Lodge Reorganization
On December 23 1905 a group of Odd Fellows gathered at the Court House in Graham to discuss reorganizing the lodge under the old charter or obtaining a new charter. J T Cunningham chaired with F Herron as secretary. Members enrolled favored reorganization and Cunningham and Herron were named to contact the Grand Secretary for information and authorization.
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Court House
Graham
J. T. Cunningham
F Herron
F. Herron
W. M. Goode
J. N. Bellamy
E. Carnahan
S. M. Weaver
J. F. Orrell
F. P. Burch
M. B Maples
L. R. Lowery
Harry Cook
H. Logan
John Wood
Stone Mayes
C. L. Lindsey
R. D. Crawford
Mrs Martha Wood Dead in Kilgore Texas
Mrs Martha Wood mother of Jnc. H. Wood and Jas. M. Wood died at Kilgore Texas last Friday night. She would have been ninety three in May. Five children three sons and two daughters spent Christmas with her and shared her last Christmas. Her sons in Graham were grief stricken yet relieved to be with her for her final Christmas. The Leader extends sympathy.
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Martha Wood
Jnc. H
Jas. M. Wood
Kilgore
Texas
Strayed horse missing from Graham lot
On December 25 a dark bay horse shod all around branded Bar O on left shoulder was taken from J M Norman's lot in Graham. The animal is described as a dark bay with a Bar O brand.
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Graham
Bar O
J.M. Norman
Irrigation Project Aims to Drain Clear Fork Valley
Judge R F Arnold and other Graham citizens back a grand dam at Paint Creek to water the Clear Fork valley and nearby South Bend. Geo Barstow favors the plan and would lead the work if water contracts cover up to 30 000 acres with a railway to the dam. Barstow says completion in about 18 months is possible given local support and favorable conditions.
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R. F. Arnold
Graham
Clear Fork Valley
Paint Creek
Throckmorton County
Clear Fork
South Bend
Brazos
Barstow
Pecos
Columbus Rickman Placed in Charge of Tin Shop
Graham Hardware Co assigns Mr. Columbus Rickman to run the tin shop windmill and pipe work. Rickman is an experienced workman in this line and any work he handles will be guaranteed to please.
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Columbus Rickman
Rickman
Graham Hdw. Co
New Store Opening in Olney by Morrison and Co
Jno E. Morrison and Company plan a general merchandise store in Olney with Z A Hudson as manager. Construction on a new building will begin at once and business will start as soon as goods arrive. The firm promises to be a valuable addition to Olney.
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Jno. E. Morrison & Co
Olney
Z. A. Hudson
Christmas Festivities and Accidents In True
True enjoyed a busy holiday season with a packed concert by the Concert Band on December 23 and a lively Christmas tree event on the 25th. Recitations supported by local youth raised funds of over 24 dollars, while Santa brought joy to many children. Accidents marred celebrations as Frank Fresham broke an arm after falling from a horse and Jimmie Choate survived a severe fall but sustained only bruises. Several locals, including Eula Andrews and Brewer Nash, visited or planned extended stays, and Dan Keith left for Fort Worth for business studies as the school reopened with 40 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True
Bowron
Richardson
Daniels
Eula Andrews
Dallas
O. Andrews
Brewer Nash
Barry
A. C. Watson
Dan Keith
Fort Worth
Cimon
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed By Springfield User
Half the world wonders how Bucklen’s Arnica Salve helps in curing cuts wounds burns sores and skin eruptions. Mrs. Grant Shy of 1130 K Reynalds St Springfield says it is an absolute housekeeping necessity. Guaranteed by BD. Luig & Co druggists 25c.
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Grant Shy
Reynalds St
Springfield
Luig W& Uo
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Young CO
Geo. H. Crats
Granyity
Wess Sea
H. T
White Sewing Machine CO
Cleveland
John E. Morrison & Co
W. A. Goldston
Florida Fruits
Times
Johnny
Northwest
Odd Fellows
Cunningham & Herron
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