Knights of Homer install Twin Mountain Lodge officers
Last night Twin Mountain Lodge Knights of Homer publicly installed new officers at the courthouse. Deputy Grand Dictator J W Colston and assistant R N Smith led the ceremony with Judge R F Arnold delivering a strong address on the order. Despite bad weather a sizable crowd attended and then moved to Beckham Hall for a large banquet with turkey, ham, cakes, and pies.
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K. of H
Twin Mountain Lodge
Knights of Homer
Court House
J. W. Colston
Offeer
R. N. Smith
R. F. Arnold
Beckham Hall
Rything
Committee of Agements
Auction notice for Lot 8 block 9 Fourth Street Graham
Real estate listing for Lot 8 in Block 9 on Fourth Street Graham with improvements. Terms and prices via Jnc. C. Woopter Waxahachie Texas. Mention of aviary school at Bell House Lotethods and monthly fee. Also a stray poem thanking Hon W P Sebastian and a cough syrup ad with vague baby care references.
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Fourth Street
City of
Graham
Jnc. C. Woopter
Waxahachie
Texas
Mayor Starrett Faces Council Attendance Challenge
Mayor Starrett struggled to get councilmen to qualify and attend to business. He dispatched the marshal to assemble them last week, but only two could be gathered at a time. The council may be able to devote a few hours to town interests.
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Starrett
Graham
County Teachers Institute Planned in Graham
Public school instructors and interested citizens are urged to meet in Graham on the third Saturday in January to organize and consider the advisability of a county Teachers Institute. All teachers should attend to promote greater interest in education.
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Graham
Farmer Mail Route Sold to New Carrier
Judge Woods has sold the farmer mail route to Mr. Clayton who now carries the mails from Graham to Farmer, with the R. G. Graham Drug Co. noted in the context of the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Woods
Mr. Clayton
Graham
Advertising and notices from Graham Texas 19th century page
Multiple small items including an advertised salve with money back guarantee and price, school staffing note seeking a teacher, demand for debt settlement, lost spectacles with owner plea, a local arrival of MM Mai Voules from England, claim of quick cure by Woolford's Lotion, stock updates from K G Graham Drug Co, a bank book keeper appointment for Charley Gay, a Cedar Post sale notice, and a drug store remodeling note by D R Akin & Co.
Tax-Payers Hear Notice on Week’s End and Local News from Belknap
Notice to Tax-Payers warns books close this week and taxes unpaid by Saturday evening the 21st will incur penalties. Report from South Bend School ends Jan 13 listing pupils with top averages from Billie Harrell to Della McBrayer. Belknap community notes praise the town, schools, new residents, businesses, and preaching circuit.
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Mnmtianl
South Bend
Billie Harrell
Ed McCluskady
Victor Keller
Joe Braddock
Tom Herring
Frank Harrell
Annie Harrell
Mada Rice
Francis Douglas
Maggie Hale
Della McBrayer
Ella Braddock
Lucretia Herring
Clara McBrayer
Annie Morris
Mary Fickling
Joe Mulunax
W. P. Stinson
For Sale or Trade Notice for a Year Old Past Jack
For sale or trade. One good year old past Jack, for sale or trade for stuck cattle. Apply to W. J. Trowewn.
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Trowewn
Ira E. Firnt
New Baby Arrives Brightening Home at Ford Residence
A newborn girl arrived on the 11th at Mr. D. A. Ford’s home, bringing joy to the family. Mrs. J. B. Norris recently gave birth to a girl, and Joe rejoices at the news. A son was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. John Gachter. Census projections note rapid growth, and music lessons by Mrs. L. F. Voules continue on the same terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Ford
J. B. Norris
Joe
John Gachter
L. F. Voules
School Regulations And Notices From County Court
School rules set tuition for all pupils over eight and under sixteen by Sept 1 1892 with payment at month end. Violators of teacher orders face punishment. parents must cooperate or withdraw children. Suspensions for attending parties or socializing during week. Tuition required beyond boundary lines and for advanced studies. County Court adjourned Saturday. A J Gibson vs Young county moved to District Court. Pecan and walnut timber protection bill praised. Norman visited Mississippi.
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J. N. Johnston
Graham National banks hold annual elections
Both banks announced their annual elections on the 10th inst. Beckham National named R F Arnold as President J R Jeffery as 1st Vice President J B Norris as 2nd Vice President E B Norman Cashier J M Norman Assistant Cashier and a nine member Board of Directors including Arnold Norris and Norman The First National elected R F Mabry President W D Craig Vice President John M Wyatt Assistant Cashier and a nine member Board of Directors Also the bank declared a 10 percent dividend on capital stock and raised its surplus to 4000
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Graham National Banks
Beckham National
R. F. Arnold
J. R. Jeffery
Presient
J. B. Norris
E. B. Norman
J. M. Norman
W. F. Garrisson
J. C. Loving
E. P. Davis
Throckmorton
R. Jeffery
R. FE
Mabry
W. D. Craig
W. T. Stewart
John M. Wyatt
KR. E. Mabry
P. B. Hunt
L. J. Bower
J. W. Gallaher
J. C. Short
A. B. Medlan
8. R. Crawford
C. W. Johnson
Oscillating notes from Graham area and Eliasville
The item notes cash for wheat at Graham City Mills and favorable weather for wheat and oats. It mentions Eliasville booming with two new Mississippi doctors and a barber shop, a fox chase near Gage, and that Graham city council shirks duties under Mayor Starrett. Also mentions a young man from Huffstuttel and L. J. Bowers improving.
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Graham City
Gage Creek
Huffstuttle
Eliasville
Mississippi
Gage
Waisky bin
Electric Bitters Promoted for Health and Recovery
Strength and health claims for Electric Bitters. The ad states the remedy targets the liver stomach and kidneys, relieves sickness and headaches, and promises quick relief. Available in large bottles for 50 cents at R G Graham Drug Co.
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Iral
R. G. Graham Drug Co
Ming Bend News Roundup January 17 1893
Ming Bend reports busy spring work with clearings and land taking in daily. Wheat prospects look strong and Bead illness subsides. Mrs Lasater plans moving back home. Prof Hentz oversees a thriving local school with his wife. Miss Callie Jarnagin attends and boards nearby. A wedding rumor hints at soon nuptials. Goose Necker rumored visitor noted.
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Ming Bond
Young County
W. A. Ribble
Bend
Ming Bend
Jen
1893
Oval Sarsaparilla Compound Promoted for Skin Ailments
Advertisement touts Impure Blood Pimples and Old Sores cured by Oval Sarsaparilla Compound sold by The RK G Graham Drug Co. The copy presents a medical remedy claim typical of era patent medicine.
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RK. G. Graham Drug Co
Anadarko Bend Letter Praises Local Health and Farming Gains
A reader comments on neighborhood health, school progress under Miss Kelly Metcalf, and strong wheat prospects. He notes acreage planted by local farmers Frank Herron, D. C. Brooks, Geo. Kisinger, W. W. Williamson, W. S. Gilmore, and Jarnagin area improvements. He contrasts recent election outcomes and political shifts with party sentiment.
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Anadarko Bend
Hogg
Hannah
J. M
Local notices and ads mix in dusty Texas town
A collage of notices and ads from Mineral Wells areas includes new sewing machine deals, a marriage notice for Miss Jessie Payne and W. W. Parker in South Bend on January 12 1893, horse liniment claims, county court actions, debt reminders, a farm paper appeal, and subscriber payment pleas.
Examination of Teachers by Board of Examiners
The Board of Examiners for Young county will meet next Friday and Saturday the 20th and 21st of this month to examine applicants to teach. All interested are urged to take notice. N J Timmons, Co Judge. Notice a public lecture on the Farmer's Alliance at Graham Court house Tuesday night Jan 31 1883 EK W Burver. Residents on the Clear Fork urge a Graham to Eliasville mail route petition started.
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Freeholders
J.T Hart
Smith Groves
Henry Leberman
G. W. Hutchings
A. ©. Neely
Young County
Farmer and Seymour
Olney
Texas
Board of Examiners
N. J. Timmons, Co
Farmer's Alliance
Graham
EK. W. Burver
Clear Fork
Eliasville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leader
J. W. Graves
Weatherford
Mineral Wells
Lewe
Methodist Church
T. E. Smith
G. Black
Presbyterian Church
Rh. N. Smith
E. V. Butler
Presbyterian c
Mnbam
Christian Church
J. J. Wyatt
Episcwical Church
Francis Seed
Adelphi Lodge
R. BE. Meoray
N. G. J. H. Woon
Kir. Cornthian Lodge
Knights Pythias
Castle Ha’i
W. T. Stewver
C. C
Masonic
Youn County
AF & AM
T. J. McCanver
W. M. E. Jackson
Es .Belknap Lodge No
A. M
W. B. Pope
W. M. M. N. Haxpy
A. R. Rosseau
Yneate
Cuswryanam
Ino
Wario
Mothe Mies May Huey
Bell House
Callaconce
W. P. Sebastian
J.N. Jomneron
R. G. Graham Dave
R. G. Graham Drue Co
Bucklen
Graham School
Forp Bros
Grahan
Finder
L. Coleman
MM. Mai Voules
England
Woolford
K. G. Graham Drag Co
Charley Gay
Beckham National Bank
Cedar Post
B. BE. MeJiorox
Graham, ‘Texas
D. R."akin & Co
Ve Au Vervascu
H.C. Wiliiams
Belknap
Brock
Miller Bend
Kirklin
McDonald
Fish Creek
Fugat
Salt Creek
Fugatt
Bush Jones
Patterson House
R. R
Bro. Tucker
Johny Jones
Woods & Whiteley
Prisedio
A. J. Gibson
District Court
McCarver & McCarty
Sebastian
FE. B. Norman
L. J. Bowers
Strength and Health
Tam
Gcroceries
Tlome
M. E. Mellown
M. Howard
R. G. Graham
Finlay and
Martin
Messenger & Carmichael
Kirklin & Co
I. H. Carmichaen
Texas Farm and Ranch
South
Dallas
County Commissioners Court
C. M. Craig
Ae At
U. S
Nationa
W. F. Gorrissen
A. B. Gant
Beckham Building
O. E. Finway
Graham, Young Co
Texa
Phlete A. Martin
R. N. Price
Graham & Co
B. B. Garrett
Graham, Texas
H. Schuster
John Pohlmann
Boots & Shoes
West Side Public Square
M. H. Chism
Up-Suire
Randolph Building
Sarre Galloves
Henry Lenexa
Hurcuinas
A. A. Newry
F. P. Birch
Grisham
J.J. Casewell
Les N
A T. Gay
Scientific American Agency For
Hansbook
UNN & UV
Burera
Amero
Munn & Con
Gal Bronaway
Yost
Oleg
Dd. Akin
Doty
Ty & Tre
Akin & Compant
D. R. Akin
Isconpona
First National Bank
R. E. Mabry
W. T Stewart
The
Capital
E. 8. Gramm
R. G. Graha Preg CO
R. G. Graham & Co
W. C. Beexham
R. F. Axnoxp
R. Jerreny
E. B. Nonwax
J. M Noumay
W. C. Beckham
B Norris
V. F. Gorrissen
Ali Mbycirac Pointe
Ford Bros
Cal
West Side Square
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