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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
3
The Leader lists district attorney race in the 30th Judicial District with H A Allen, notices for domestic help, surveying work by Rock Island in Jackboro toward Graham, hides prices, and local visits. Also shoehorned ads for Tidwell and Norman groceries, a resignation and replacement in Farmer precinct, and local business updates amid dry weather and a Graham boom with new houses and repairs.
Grain and feed dealer Low Sellars advertises wholesale and retail seeds hay and farm goods in Jacksboro. The Banner of Peace newspaper moves to Graham with Rev J H Fisher praising Primitive Baptist Church interests. Graham Station reports an attending conference, parsonage committee formed, and finances ahead. A Measuring Party advertises tallness by feet and inches. County Court notes probate and criminal docket actions with a verdict of not guilty in State vs J Schn... and warnings against hunting in pastures.
The Dispatch endorses H A Allen for District Attorney of the 30th Judicial District Texas. Allen, Clay County County Judge for over two years, appointed to fill Hart’s term and elected last general election. Known as a conservative honest prosecutor, he aided District Attorney in prosecutions and earned local support as a capable official.
The True community records a lively Christmas season with many dinners and entertainments. It highlights a masquerade at Mr. and Mrs. Watson, commendations for responsible youth, and updates on residents including M M Burris, Herman Lichte, Nora Sloan, Sam Waters, and the Choat family. It also notes church Sunday School progress and plans for a picnic and ongoing literary school activities.
Mayor Harrison writes to the Jacksonian Club of Omaha explaining his inability to attend and urging a recall of Andrew Jackson's personal virtues and political ideas, saying the current moment requires it.
Report states wolf numbers in Denton County are higher than 25 years ago. The rise is attributed to wire fences providing protection during breeding season.
The Olney column notes the death of Grandpa Norton and his burial in Oney Cemetery. Dr. A M Anderson travels to Dallas to buy drugs for Olney Drug Co to start about Feb 1. Supper and entertainment on the 24th raise funds for W O W seating. public installation of new officers noted. Eld J H Fisher to preach next Sunday.
Program notes the Jan 16 1902 B Y P U with topic A Life of Consecration. Includes songs selections by Jeda Dalton Mabry Short Adele Ford Lucy Best and comments by Miss Julia Tim mons G FP Meece and others. Benediction by Lizzie LeGranp with Freeland Short as president and E W Groves on the box label selling 25 cent tablets with refund offer.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for pale sickly children. It markets a tonic claimed to aid against chills and weakness with bold health assurances.
Dr Chas E Gant notes a harsh Christmas in Pretoria as John Bull’s so called civilizing mission faces stiff resistance. He recalls Boer fighters and concentration camp horrors while the British fear a counterattack from Dutch burghers.
A long, vivid sketch compares a country editor to a driven reformer, noting his hopeful schemes, public scrutiny, and resilience amid failures. It likens him to a prisoner in the pen, always wiring for progress, and ends with legal-citation prose from Texas 1902 about estate and land matters in Young County Graham.
I can furnish feed and water for about 400 head of cattle at $1.00 per head per month. J. McCann, Ample, Haskell Co. Texas.
Rumor says Secretary Long may depart the cabinet with Charles H. Allen of Porto Rican fame named as his successor. Reported strains exist between the president and the secretary of the navy amid the speculation.
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