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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
1
The Lov ing area reports busy farmers preparing land for a large corn and cotton crop. Community members visit, attend church, and celebrate. County court handles cases on liquor sales and local option laws with mixed outcomes, including fines and jail terms for some and not guilty verdicts for others.
A promotional note claims Hunt's Cure will reliably treat any itching trouble. It guarantees cure with one box and offers a full refund if it fails, promising relief and customer satisfaction.
The column reports postholiday activity in Loving with a crowded school, Bro Black's sermon to a full house, S P Taylor adding a new windmill, Holyfield family returning from Milsap for a funeral, G W Rice ill with pneumonia, and Mr Oliver's hurried trip.
Christmas greetings mark a new year as Woodmen of the World host a gathering at the Hall with a string band, officer installation, and a plentiful supper. Others report family visits, a sermon by Rev. Fisher, and farmers hauling wheat to Wichita Falls amid snowfall. Gat Jones relocates near Vernon to a home from S B Waters, and Grandpa Jones remains ill.
In a Springfield Kansas advertisement Mrs. Grant Shy of 1130 E Reynolds St praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for cuts wounds burns and skin eruptions. The drugstore B.S. Doty & Co guarantees the 25 cent salve and calls it a housekeeping necessity.
G L Joiner of Farmer has married Miss Vida Pittman, daughter of P K Pittman of Farmer, ending years of bachelorhood. The ceremony officiant is not disclosed. Wishing the couple lasting happiness.
Early Tuesday a blaze at the Knepfly building between Main and Commerce in Dallas trapped third story occupants. B F Philipson suffocated, R F Radley died from a jump, Jno R Minor injured and may die, J B Lucas rescued. two other occupants perished or harmed. First story houses Gaston National Bank. second story Gano & Gano law offices and Silvens architect. fire gutted upper floors with substantial property losses.
John Kisinger wed Pearl Bullard in a Wednesday ceremony performed by Rev. G W Black of Graham. The Leader extends congratulations to the couple.
The Farmers Co operative and Educational Union held its Graham county meeting on Friday March 5 with about 100 delegates from 18 of 25 locals. Speeches by J G Crow F C Kraum and W P Stinson praised the union while a Texarkana resolution was voted down. The group planned to meet again in Graham on April 6 1906 and extended thanks to the local hosts.
The Beckham National Bank held its annual election of officers and directors on Tuesday the 9th inst. The old board was reelected with Directors including R. E. Mabry Oliver Loving J W Gallaher S Boyd Street W P Stewart M K Graham W L Donnell J M Norman and S R Crawford. Officers named were S R Crawford President J W Gallaher First Vice President M K Graham Second Vice President J M Norman Cashier G F Meece Assistant Cashier. A dividend of fifteen percent was declared. H M Yates of Arlington Texas, a newcomer, visited the office last Wednesday after purchasing the Loving ranch bull pasture property six miles north of Graham.
The Graham National Bank elected Cicero Smith Chas Gay Jno C Kay A A Morrison W O Clark and R J Johnson to the Board of Directors on Tuesday. Officers include Cicero Smith as President Jno C Kay as 1st Vice President W O Clark as 2d Vice President Chas Gay as Cashier and A A Meison as Assistant. The bank declared a twelve percent dividend and transferred ten percent to surplus.
The Leader notes county citizens share pride in local banking institutions. Banks are prospering, evidenced by declared dividends and re elected officers. This suggests officers merit shareholder confidence and popularity with customers.
All parties with unsettled accounts are asked to meet at the gin on Saturday January 20. Love Moore calls for a meeting to settle finances and straighten up business affairs for 1905.
D. C. Gibbons of Bowie, brother of Mrs. W. A. Hurt, visited the ailing family of his sister from Saturday to Monday. Hurt’s Denison brother has joined him recently. He asked not to be named, but reports Hooper's Tetter Cure cured his sore feet with no trouble.
W A Mayo and his family arrived last Wednesday night from Tarrant county to farm the Joe Loving place three miles west of Farmer. He started by joining Old Reliable and adding his name to the readers list, and the paper believes he will be successful in farming.
Notice from Worth Optical Co of Ft Worth stating no charges for treatment of eye diseases. Introduces Toric lens praised as five times clearer than old lenses. Each pair carries five year guarantee. Call early January 15 and 16 for Specials Eye Ear Nose and Throat with Dr Duncan.
An ad claims Hooper's Tetter Curt 3 eliminates dana cuff and cleans your head, presenting a bold guarantee for fast relief.
The Woodmen of The World prepare for a Saturday night installation and supper at the court house with Graham cornet band providing music. Judge E Fitzgerald of Jacksboro will address Woodcraft. all local Camp and Woodmen's Circle members and families invited. Worth Optical Co represented by Dr. Duncan promotes the Toric Lens demonstration at Hotel January 15 and 16, promising five times the vision and comforts. Also noted is the illness of Mr. C. L. Lindsey, the auctioneer, recovering after kidney trouble following the First Monday sale in Jacksboro.
An advertisement urges readers with coughs colds sore throats or chest symptoms to try Simmon’s Cough Syrup as a moment cure and harmless remedy promising rapid relief and wellness.
A Durango iron mountain described as the world’s most remarkable rises about 2000 feet with a thick iron core, nearly solid iron. After long debate the government approved a partnership contract with New York capitalists to develop the site, yielding ore reported at roughly 87 percent pure iron.
Consuelo Vanderbilt, once Duchess of Marlborough, sang old plantation ballads with a sweet, quaint timbre. She enjoys quaint melodies and modern “coon” songs, pleasing her musical tutor by her taste. Now duchesses and nobles, including the Duchess of Westminster and Princess Henry of Pless, embrace the tunes.
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