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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
5
Local notes report visits from W G Wilhite J D Baty Earl Wilkinson and others. People travel from South Bend Denver and Graham while traders and residents buy beef lard and groceries. A plea urges readers to obtain poll tax receipts to avoid sheriff courting.
J S Case moves and sully Blows at Graham Holn Co. Mrs J L Flint returns from a Bowie visit with Ft Worth and other points. Mr and Mrs A R McClure of Loving traded in Gra last Monday. M L McBrayer seeks subscription renewal last Tuesday. M B Nolen renewed for the Dallas News after last Monday.
Farmers embrace the J I Case Implements as the latest farming fad. Graham Hardware Company promotes and sells them, highlighting their utility and rising popularity among agricultural workers.
J L Vaughan has put up a nice picket fence about his home on South Oak street. W A J and Horace Akers were here from the Fish Creek community last Monday. Mrs H M Smith and children have returned from a visit to relatives at Bridgeport.
Why good farmers choose J I Case implements. They are described as the best, with emphasis on performance and reliability for farm work.
Mrs. John Reynolds and daughter Mrs. Charles Daniels left Friday for Denton. Miss Mabel Johnson accepted a position with the Graham Printing Company. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams were here from the Mountain Home community last Monday.
Farmers report the land in excellent condition following heavy rains. The message urges action to buy a J. I. Case machine to capitalize on the improved fields and boost productivity.
Floyd Farmer departed last Sunday for Goree to establish a temporary home. J C Casburn Rob Casburn and Bruce Casburn are constructing a house for J F Larimore near True this week.
One good milch cow with young calf offered by J D Bary. Located nine miles east of Graham on Jacksboro road.
W E Short, an old time Graham boy, was united in marriage at Ruse Texas on the 5th inst to Miss Nina Rose of that place. The interior of the Graham Hardware Co new building on the northeast corner of the square is nearly completed after carpenters worked on it.
R W J Parsons renewed for the Leader Dallas News Atlanta Constitution and Uncle Remus’s Magazine last Saturday. He is set for plenty of reading matter this year. Candidates are numerous and greet voters with handshakes, a genial bunch, with no one likely to seek unfair advantage in the county race.
A local advertisement praises the J I C Planter with year improvements claiming superiority over all rivals. It urges buyers to visit Graham Hardware Co. to see the latest Planter and notes Graham Hardware Co sells sulkies with light draft and easy adjustments to ease farm work.
Weather and farming notes report mud due to recent rains. Jim Edwards drilled a well on W P Stroud’s land and hit a twelve inch coal vein at twenty five feet. A Sunday gathering at the schoolhouse for Bro Rushing’s sermon fell through. J L Duncan visits Graham. Will O Neil called on Farmer. W D Duncan moved to W P Stroud land to work part of it this year.
A notice urges attention to a large stock of J. I. Case implements at Graham How Co. The message implies the stock will not last long as demand grows for J. I. Case machinery.
For sale or exchange 53 acres of land in the northwest suburbs of Decatur Texas. Well improved and offered for Graham city property or suitable farm lands. Do not respond unless you have something good. Interests in Graham. Write or see W Burns Graham Texas and W E DownGlass Decatur Texas.
If you are traveling anywhere, secure an accident policy with James T. Vaughan for coverage.
A West Texas note from Markley reports excitement over a Dallas via Markley railroad, the Henrietta road headed this way, and New York capitalists leasing coal fields near the town. Local arrivals, social events, farming prep, weather concerns, and church services are mentioned with names like Hyatt Cox and Brown, plus several villagers traveling or ill.
Mrs. Z. E. Goforth of 2119 Holly Street Kansas City reports after using a sample and two 25 cent bottles Hunt's Lightning Oil she is almost well of catarrh and says it stops her headaches and is the best medicine she has seen. She adds she cannot keep house without it.
South Bend residents report several trees toppled by last Thursday night storm. Clergy visits and sermons marked the weekend, with Rev. A Crumpton, Rev. H H Windham, and local residents appearing at services. Birth announced for a son to Mr. and Mrs. M W Keller, dated the 8th inst. Community notes mention visitors from Graham, Eliasville, and Wayland travel and family gatherings.
The Young County Union announces the Farmers Union Gin Company of Graham is liberated. The first meeting is set for Saturday January 18 1908 at 10 o clock. Shareholders are urged to attend at the K of P Hall to elect officers form and adopt a constitution and by laws and conduct necessary business.
Gone to His Reward. Comrade FE Carnahan, member of Young County Camp No 127 U C V, died December 28 1907. Born January 28 1841 in Missouri he served in the 11th Kentucky Cavalry in the Civil War. He moved to Graham Texas in 1871 and joined the Baptist church. Survived by daughter Bettie Woods, funeral with I O O F honors held at Oak Grove cemetery. Resolution commends his faith and citizenship and extends sympathy to relatives.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as a safe medicine for children. The ad claims it treats colds, coughs, croup, and whooping cough, prevents attacks when given early, and contains no opium or harmful drugs. It touts safety for babies and adults and lists sale by all druggists.
Proffitt clippings recount a forty eight hour wind storm with damage. Palo Pinto native T J Daunce buys a farm two hundred twelve miles east. Clyde Tankersley suffers a horse kick yet remains mobile downtown. Bill Daws recovers from bilious illness. Witherspoon loses a windmill. Lon Griffin’s child burns head after a fireplace accident but recovers. Thomas returns from Graham with tools for a new blacksmith shop. Seed cotton sells for 3 14 cents on Proffitt streets. Wilkerson digs with a stump puller amid new land development. Hurrah for old Young county as Lee Dysart visits J T Connor family.
Rev J Hall Bowman filled his regular appointment at Hawkins Chapel on the first Sunday with an attentive audience. Edgar Grant's young wife is mourned by many relatives. Wil Kinaman is improving his place near the Chapel. A new pupil joined the school this week. Trustees Ogletree Cross and Drum visited the school Monday. Ogletree hauled wood for the school last week. A fruit supper at Hiram Drum's Wednesday night pleased young people. A party occurred at Harmon's Friday night. Glacus R Cox.
A testimonial from R. M. Swann of Franklin La asserts Hunt's Curve as the best remedy for eczema tetter ringworm and other skin troubles. It claims to cure itching instantly and remains a trusted item in the family medicine chest through years of use.
The note mentions a norther delaying travel and farm work while the school remains full with eighty pupils. Several residents relocate or begin farming new plots near the schoolhouse. Hardin Clayton and Claude Moore's baby improve from illness as others move to new homes and farms in Young county area.
An advertisement proclaims Hunt's Cure as a treatment for itching skin disease. It claims instant relief and prompt cure with an absolute guarantee, emphasizing effectiveness for these cases.
The Jury of Review for the petition of M. M. Burris and others will review the proposed road on January 24, 1908. All parties with complaints must meet on the road date. Also advertised is a good farm for sale or lease four miles east of Oshey, by ER Morrison.
E C Bratcher executed a deed of assignment January 7 1908 conveying his property for creditors to accept proportional shares and discharge him. Assignee Morrison requests creditors consent in writing within four months and file claims within six months at Graham Texas. Witness dated January 9 1908.
An advertisement promotes The Dallas Semi-Weekly News and Graham Leader as essential papers for all the family. The special offer bundles one year of both papers for 1.75 dollars, payable in cash, with prompt service and a note to obtain an accident policy from James T. before travel.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve nerve irritation and pain without upsetting the stomach or leaving after effects. The ad touts headaches neuralgia stomach ache and various pains as the target, claims widespread use and pharmacist availability with a 28 dose package selling for 26 cents. Lula Lunch of Macon Ga endorses the product and urges readers to ask their druggist.
The New York World previews a better paper for 1908 with wide coverage, impartial political news, full markets, cartoons, and fiction. Offer includes The Graham Leader together for one year at $1.65, while Thrice-a-Week World costs $1.00 per year for 156 issues.
BAKER, Sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery offers tombstones and grave digging services for Cisco Marble Works. Grave digging prices are seven dollars for adults and five dollars for children. Call for orders.
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