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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
7
Local notes from Graham Oklahoma detailing tax reminders, business visits, shipments, and social calls. Mentions photo studio visits, purchases of poultry, bank draft advice, volunteers and ministers, commercial club efforts, and a string of community happenings including theater and evangelistic tours.
A suitcase containing clothes and a razor has been found. The owner may claim it by contacting the Sheriffs office and paying for this notice.
Advertises J. A. Baker or Beecher M. Baker as high price buyers for hides and furs. States location at Graham Hotel.
Rotary shuttle automatic drop head Standard sewing machine in good condition as good as new for sale or will trade for a good milch cow. For particulars call at Leader office.
Notice from Union Gin and Oil Co. Eliasville Texas offering plenty of meal and cake with best prices, will also take seed in exchange and invites stockmen to figure with them on their bill.
One year lease for a 330 acre pasture near Graham on Salt Creek just northwest of the old flour mill. Abundant water and fairly good grass. Contact W. P. Stewart at Sicksboro, Texas.
Mr KE Chamberlain of Clinton praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles chipped hands old sores and says it leaves no scar. He reports using it successfully and notes it is sold for 25 cents at Sloan's drug store.
A brief sale notice offers a good span of horses and a wagon at low price. Seller identifies as J R Fore and invites interested buyers to inquire about the lot.
J B Laney takes over as editor of the Olney Oracle with Prof J H Wood’s retirement. Born to Mr and Mrs T E Matthews on last Tuesday morning January 1th a boy. If you wish to forward money to other cities for any purpose buy a Bank Draft BECKHAM NATIONAL BANK.
Notice states the seller has disposed of merchandise to Messrs. McKinney and Flint and requests all debtors to present payment promptly.
A historical note touts Dr Shoop's Croup Remedy claiming croup is stopped in twenty minutes. The safe syrup promises no vomiting or distress and is sold by B S Doty & Co for 50 cents.
Foreign land notes advise sending money abroad to cover land payments or interest via a Bank Draft from BreakuHaM Ne' ionan BANK in Austin. The draft is presented as cheaper than money orders for transfers.
W R Collins from Indian Mound reports last Tuesday that the cold spell has likely harmed fall oats while he believes the wheat crop remains sound.
Mrs Z J Goforth of 2119 Holly Kansas City writes she used a sample bottle and two 25 cent bottles of Hunt's Lightning Oil and is almost cured of catarrh with headaches stopped. She says it is the best medicine she ever saw and cannot be without it.
New industry notice invites owners of valuable horses mules and cows to insure against death with R C McPhail in the County Treasurer's office. He also offers range cattle death insurance through a leading stock life company.
J C Bullock posts a legal notice forbidding hunting or trespassing in all his pastures at any time day or night and warns he will prosecute to the full extent of the law.
I have purchased from BK C. Stovall the Acetylene Light Plant and will devote my entire time to it. If you want your home or business house lit see me. This is the best light you can get at any price and if you give it a fair trial you will agree with me.
John Bower purchases junior partner share in Rubenkoenig and Bower barber shop and plans an up to date, city like layout. A partition separates chair room from bathrooms and laundry. Five chairs with expert barbers will service clients as John expands into a large local business and acts as agent for Sherman Steam Laundry and the Nattorium Laundry at Fort Worth.
Bids invited on 143 acres from the Moses Barnes survey in Young County cash terms with no offer under 12 dollars considered. If unsold, property may be rented or sold partly in notes. Land lies five miles north of Proffitt, suitable for cotton corn stock or alfalfa, healthy location second bottom sub irrigated all prairie now leased by Wm Steadham W C Corser Houston Texas.
Union Gin and Oil Company advertises plenty of cake and meal on hand priced at $23.00 per ton, $2.00 below railroad prices, with a guarantee of quality. The notice invites customers to buy while stock lasts at their mill.
A gold shirtwaist pin engraved AK is missing and should be returned to the office. The ad promotes Preventives candy cold cure tablets, claiming quick relief from colds and feverishness for children, sold by B S Doty & Co in a large 48 tablet box for 25 cents.
Jacob Springer of Wes Franklin Maine says he reached a higher health level after using Dr Kings New Life Pills They claim to improve stomach liver and bowels function If the pills disappoint you during trial a refund is offered at Gloan's drug store for 25 dollars
County Union of Young county calls locals to meet in Graham on January 20 1909 at 10 a m to transact business and elect delegates. President J J Gray urges participation by all locals in the session and elections.
A child's red cloak with brass buttons is missing in Graham. Finder is asked to return it to the owner.
An advertisement claims Haont's Cure provides instant relief and prompt cure for itching skin ailments. It emphasizes guaranteed results and specialization for these cases.
Tom Smith came back to his home last Monday night after being absent about a year. He spent part of the time in the state of Washington.
A gold monogram breast-pin was found this week by W. W. Bigham. The pin is easily described and the owner may claim it by identifying the item and paying for this ad.
Mr. J. P. Kiote of Edina Missouri reports using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and finds them more beneficial than any other remedy he has used. Sold by all druggists.
Caught in the rain and a cold leads to coughs and pneumonia fears. Ballard's Horehound Syrup is promoted as a sure cure for coughs colds bronchitis and pulmonary diseases for all ages. Sold by B S Doty & Co.
Mrs Williams invites private table boarders at the Stovall residence near the business district. She is a skilled cook and expects liberal patronage due to a convenient location. Lee Donnell from Eliasville noted a nearby coal mine with a crew at work supplying fuel for Eliasville's cotton oil mill. Experts deem the coal superior to Strawn and Thurber varieties and foresee railroad interest. The Eliasville area is described as coal rich, with property values rising in coming years.
Notice is hereby given that bids for county depository will be received on the second Monday in February 1909 the Sunday of February 1909. All bank corporations associations or individuals in Young County are to submit bids to the undersigned before the date. The Commissioners Court will consider bids and award to the highest and best bid. RE. W. Fry County Judge Young Co Texas.
A letter from Dr. Buckner at Buckner Orphan's Home in Dallas thanks the Baptist Missionary Society and local merchants for a box of goods sent January 1 1909. The box arrived January 8 amid a heavy workload, with gratitude expressed for all who contributed.
Absent residents write from Cedar Creek noting changes, illnesses, and winter events. A baby near illness, ongoing sickness from La Grippe, and bed confinement of H J Cretsinger are reported alongside slowed farming progress and recent home improvements. Visitors include Will Ferguson of Austin, Mr and Mrs Bond, Carrie Deacon, Brazy Lisle, and others.
The True Cornett Band expresses gratitude to the people of Orth and especially the ladies who participated in a recent benefit play and program. The letter notes their pleasure in serving and that their efforts were appreciated, with future goodwill anticipated despite the kindness not necessarily repeating soon. JW Grpps, Sec and Treas.
Otis Cornelius remains very ill as winter weather affects the area. Miss Angie Thomas leads school progress. McCain builds a new house near McCoy. Wilbur Perkins visited Joe Clark. Dink and MippWatson visited Corlius. Hugh Wray found and returned a lost glove. Jim McCain family from Fish Creek visited Clain’s. Gallaher and Perkins arrive home after brief trips. young folks kodaked en route home. Bareh attends Fort Worth Business College. Williams conducts Sunday service at Brier Branch.
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