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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
3
Local Notes from January 16, 1908 urge payment of poll tax with last day January 31. The column lists residents visiting or traveling through town, including J W Johnson Olney and Walter Souter from Atkinsville, with various others from Jacksboro Murrray community and Fort Worth relatives, plus planned moves to Parker County.
The Christian church ladies host a tea at Mrs. W S Tidwell's home on Tuesday afternoon January 2h with all invited. J H Mettenheimer, Brazos Oil and Light Co. manager, returns to Graham from state-wide inspection.
D H Norris left Saturday for Oakdale Texas after a telegram said his son Dr S G Norris was seriously ill with pneumonia. A Monday update said the doctor was much better, but a later message warned recovery was unlikely, prompting others to travel to his bedside.
The county court for civil criminal and probate business convened last Monday with probate on the first day. On Tuesday Billy Pogue was tried and acquitted on a charge of swiping football. No other jury trials were held.
Only a small portion of Young County taxes has been paid and two weeks remain to pay without a 10 percent penalty. Taxes must be paid before midnight January 31, not February 1 as some think. The year is tight due to inflated valuations and cash shortages, prompting many to delay payments. Also promoted is Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic relief available from all druggists.
Commands results which far outweigh the difference in cost between it and the ordinary class of work. The Leader has just received a new paper cutter, a lot of new type and a large shipment of first class up to date stationery and is now better prepared than ever to do your job printing. If you want THE BEST bring your work to the Leader, it will cost you but a trifle more than you pay for inferior work.
Daughters of the Confederacy will honor Confederate veterans with Crosses of Honor next Sunday at 2 pm at the Methodist Church in Graham. Program includes prayer by Rev. H. R. Twitty, quartet, veteran presentation by Hon. J. E. Simpson, and a reception at 8:30 pm at Mrs. W. A. Morris's home for veterans wives and widows.
A health claim promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy that prevents constipation during illness by acting on the bowels to drive the cold out. It emphasizes no opiates, pleasant taste, suitability for children, and availability at Graham Drug Co.
A little girl of Mr and Mrs Sterrett of Ivan died after a ten day illness and was buried Sunday at Eliasville cemetery. The family recently moved from East Texas and is related to Joe Robertson of Ivan. The writer with Bro Milam conducted the graveside service. McCullough.
For sale a J J Case corn and cotton planter nearly new. Contact Geo H Craig Graham Texas by phone or letter. Listing includes model number 23-21.
J B Self travels this week visiting Olney and Archer City as part of ongoing assignments. The schedule includes local stops and engagements with community groups and businesses.
Cool windy week with many sick from bad colds. Bill Steen and mother visited Archer City relatives. his road section improved. Ed Slater builds a new chimney. A W Alexander adds poultry house and other buildings. Miss Carrie McBee and Miss Bertha McBee visit. Mrs Laura McBee with Alice McGee. Rev Bowman preached. next sermon in March at 8 PM. Young folks at Campbell home. noLiterary due to weather. planned program next Friday night week. Irvin McGee injured hand. A D Smith married after Christmas trip. Trade day in Graham. Red Top folks observe the day. Bashful Bill.
N. K. Benson, living on the Oscar Glasscock place in Goose neck Bend, died suddenly Tuesday night. Beason family came from Alabama a little over a year ago. Relatives at Hico were notified and attended the funeral at Gooseneck Cemetery yesterday.
Wichita and Southern railway track laying crew laid steel six miles from Archer City and advancing toward Olney. Expect arrival of the construction train around the 25th of this month or the 1st of next, as band boys practice music for the event.
The blacksmithing firm Moore & Robison is dissolved and business will be conducted by Hugh Robison at the old stand on North Oak Street in Graham Texas. January 14, 1908. Have you the voting credentials for 1908.
An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal stomach remedy. It asserts the product cleanses purifies and strengthens the stomach lining and cures indigestion sour stomach and related debilities. A Ravenswood West Virginia testimonial credits twenty years of sour stomach relief and mentions use in a baby. Bottles cost one dollar with a larger size offered. Prepared by E C Dewitt Co sold by Graham Drug Co.
The grippe has not invaded Cedar Creek but recent weather changes bring colds. Oscar King left for Williamson county Illinois after several months here for health, now improved and returning home. Our school, under Miss Eva Echols, shows good progress with students advancing well. Farmers are busy plowing and preparing land for another crop.
Last Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Flera Smith in Eliasville a crowd witnessed the marriage of John Hill and Flora Smith by the writer. The groom is well known and has many friends, and Flora is beloved by all who know her. Best wishes accompany the couple through life. McCuLLOUGH.
R C McPhail announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 1 in Graham. He has lived in Graham twenty years and claims deep knowledge of land valuation from inspecting land across the county. He states his office is in the courthouse and invites support, noting he cannot patrol the countryside personally. His candidacy is under the Democratic Primary.
Citation by publication commands the Sheriff to summon W B Hight unknown residence to appear before the Justice Court in Graham Young County Texas on the fourth Monday in January 1908 to answer J C Vaughan's suit filed October 1907 docket 754 for 74 70 plus interest and costs arising from three verified accounts including W M Terrell 29 F P Burch 15 and interest.
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