11 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1893
Page
1
The Leaver asks readers across the county to send local items for publication. Send marriage, fights, twins, or other family or neighbor events to Seaprop so neighbors stay informed. Also notes real estate listing in Graham and bond tax progress for a school house.
The community of Graham insists a new school house is indispensable and will push ahead. Local figures note delinquent subscribers must pay up to fund the project. Attorney J. W. Crudgington of Breckenridge visited for legal business. Mr. C. M. Craig is recovering and expected to resume work. Special mention of May Huey opening an art school at the Bell Mouse with lessons offered.
A public notice calls all persons owing money to Messenger and Carmichael or Kirklin and Co. to call and settle. The speaker warns against grandiose schemes like building a college at Graham or bridging streams, noting strong opposition to such plans and joking that money won’t cure a chronic kicker.
The notice outlines pupil age tuition rules and discipline practices. It states all children over sixteen and under eight on Sept 1, 18 2 must pay tuition, payable monthly. no pupil remains due to unpaid tuition. payment required despite illness. violations of teacher orders lead to punishment. parents must consult superintendent if fault is found. attendance at social events can lead to suspension. no loitering on streets. non transferred students living beyond district pay tuition. science higher math Greek and Latin studies incur 3 50 per month.
A neighbor in Tank Valley missed a good trade after not reading the Leaper. a reminder to check the county paper before buying, as aromatic cough syrup claims and baby cries are noted in a casual local notice.
Four students over sixteen may attend school with option of paying board and tuition or both. Enrollment shows two hundred fifty students this week and nearly three hundred total. One hundred pupils are taught in senat al buildings. John Henry of Potter county visits Graham. Smith Groves of Olney in town, says he avoided jury by claiming his wife was ill.
Mineral Wells stage driver Dewey informs Leaver that on Monday evening a negro was killed on Hill’s place near Christian. Brown, the white man who fired, said the confrontation arose over a settlement and he shot in self defense after the negro advanced with a rock. Brown surrendered to authorities.
The Graham school principal says several students must be refused due to space limits while demand grows from families seeking boarding and schooling. Residents push for a new city charter and bond-backed schoolhouse, facing opposition from critics who fear tax validity and corporate changes. Local officials seek public support and mail service improvements to Eliasville.
An advertisement touts Backlen s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy with a 24 cent price by R G Graham Drug Co. A market tale about a boy with roasting ears prompts a lesson on sellers exposing their stock. Local notes mention a short horse term in county court, scarce pistol towers in Young County, and Jo W Akin’s absence on a Vernon trip.
In Granam Texas on January 7 1898 Miss Montfort submits a detailed account of class entertainments held on December 23 and 30. It lists receipts of 11680 and expenses including costumes prints drayage and carpenters totaling 11500 with a recorded loss funded from private funds. The notice ends with an advertisement for D M Howard of Mineral Wells Dry Goods and Groceries inviting trade.
The court convened Monday with probate business dominating. Morrison, Street & Co. vs Sutton dismissed on compromise. Tuesday juries heard State v McKnight for wounding a horse and State v Jones A A B. Freeman found not guilty on disturbing religious worship. Ongoing trial State v Norton for swindling. One case remains. adjournment expected soon. Ex Confederates urged to suggest July reunion site near Graham.
Electric Bitters praised as a pure cure for liver and kidney issues and other complaints with money back guarantee. Local items include Knights of Honor installation and banquet, a dangerous carbuncle case, accounts due at McCarver and McCaty, a cow in town and Dr King’s New Discovery endorsements with free trials. County Judge C E Smith of Throckmorton seen as county court witness.
An advertisement for aromatic cough syrup from the R. G. Graham Dave Co promises prompt relief. The copy emphasizes quick soothing effects and relieves coughing symptoms.
Circulated report from Graham last week says Santa Fe bought the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern railway, renewing Graham business leaders hopes for an early line extension. Weatherford merchants warn of self defense to push Mineral Wells road northwest if Rock Island reaches Fort Worth. Rumors say Central will extend north from Albany to Vernon. 1893 looks active for Texas railway building.
County teachers and education supporters are urged to gather in Graham on the third Saturday in January to form a Teachers Institute and promote active interest in education. The notice also reports 250 pounds of rotten pork in a Graham alley near a grocery, urging the city council to enforce a law against public nuisances and unsanitary dumping.
Community items report fine weather and promising wheat prospects for 1893. Local events include a well attended schoolhouse singing, a large dance at Mr Leberman’s, and reflections on social life with humorous personal anecdotes. Readers note illness of G W Terrell, W U Clark’s eastern trip, Nora Sloan’s Graham visit, and Ming Bend residents at county court. Ex County Surveyor Brown visited Graham on business. Mayor Starrett struggles to gather city counsel.
A rustic tale recounts a drunken old man clashing with a mule and stable damage as Buck Blathrrshire reports a community upheaval. Parson Simpkins faces a shocking audience, and the town weighs punishment and salvation before a troubled year ends.
Fort Bros. and Will Jeter call for settlement of debts by cash payment or rate as books close for the past year. Jeter recently left for Colorado with best wishes. Mrs Handy has been on the sick list for several days.
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