Poll Tax Reminder and Local Notes in Graham
The January 23 1908 Local Notes section highlights poll tax receipts in Graham with reminders to obtain them. It lists residents visiting the city and from nearby towns, local business updates at Stewart and Sons and the City Bakery, phone changes for Stewart and Son and other daily happenings, illnesses, births, and travel. Several named locals and businesses appear, including W D Duncan Jean J A Pagern J J Lakey and Stewart & Son. The column notes community traffic, medical visits, and farm and market activity with a light social newspaper tone.
Fat Hogs Bought At Payne and Woolfolk Auction
Highest market price will be paid for fat hogs on January 27 and 28 at Payne and Woolfolk. Miss Mary Mayes visited Bryson where she teaches and spent the weekend with home folks, returning Monday morning. J. W. Daws of Proffitt traded in the city Tuesday and reported his region flourishing, bringing a cart wheel for the Old Reliable for the new year. Rev T E Cannedy traveled to Hubbard City and then to Corsicana to price brick for the new Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne & Woolfolk
Mary Mayes
Bryson
J. W. Daws
Proffitt
T. E. Cannedy
Hubbard City
Corsicana
New Baptist Church
Ding
Ver Peacock
Susie Bell
Mattie Peacock
Carrie Robinson
S. R. Otts
Mollie Coon
Lee Robertson
Loyd Janes
R. L. McDaniel
John Otts
R. M. Janes
P. Otts
Tom Yancey
Albert Robertson
Oliver Peacock
Susie
Mr. Pie
Fish Creek
Mr. Goudy
F. H. Chism
Beaver County
Okla
Roser
Goforth Praises Hunt's Lightning Oil For Catarrh Relief
Mrs Z E Goforth of Kansas City writes she used Hunt's Lightning Oil and two sample bottles to relieve catarrh headaches and says it is the best medicine she has seen and helps her keep house. Z J Steen, formerly of Graham now Atwood Archer county, visited the Leader last Monday. M M Moseley left Saturday for Central Texas to take a telegraph operator job with the T B V railway. District Attorney P A Martin left Friday for Wichita Falls to handle criminal business in the district court now in session there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. E. Goforth
Holly Street
Kansas City
Hunt
Z. J. Steen
Graham
Atwood
Archer County
M. M. Moseley
Central Texas
T. & B. V. Railway
P. A. Martin
Wichita Falls
District Court
For Sale Mules from D. G. Vick Trade Post
A few spans of good heavy work mules and sixteen mules aged one two and three years are advertised for sale by D. G. Vick.
Prodigal’s Return Prompted by Ingleside Glee Club
In True Texas on January 16 a reader writes to the editor asking for prayers for “Mother” as the Ingleside Glee Club notes the last day of January to get busy. The note mentions two hundred twenty eggs under a wooden hen named Trusty as part of a setting for the prodigal’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True
Texas
Strayed brown horse sought by Mabry firm
A brown horse about 4 3 4 hands high with no brand and white hind foot has been strayed. The animal is shod all around and described as having good fire. Reward or contact requested through P G Weaver at Mabry Short and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Weaver
Mabry, Short & Co's
Hunt's Curve Skin Remedy Endorsed in Franklin Ad
An advertisement by R. M. Swann of Franklin Louisiana states that Hunt's Curve is the best cure for skin troubles including eczema tetter and ringworm. The testimonial claims the medicine treats a range of skin ailments and provides instant relief from itching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
R. M. Swann
Franklin
Olney visit sparks talk of rail futuro and land plans
Dr J E Daniel and Tom Howell of Olney visited on Sunday. The doctor traveled to Fort Worth Monday to join his father for a Midland land purchase. Howell predicted Olney as the Northwest’s coming metropolis, noting the Wichita Southern railway to Olney should reach by February 1 with excitement high as the first train is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Daniel
Tom Howell
Olney
Fort Worth
Midland
Mr. Howell
Northwest
Wichita Southern Railway
Tom
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted For Children
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe medicine for children across colds coughs croup and related illnesses. It claims reliable relief without opium or harmful drugs and notes availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
Vick Moves Stock to New Hardware Store Site
D G Vick has moved part of his hardware stock into the new building at the northeast corner of the square this week. Finishing touches will soon be completed and the store will be among the finest hardware shops in the west. Ground was broken just over a year ago but demand delayed progress, extending completion time beyond initial hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Vick
Mr. Vick
Graham man seeks Precinct 1 county post in Democratic primary
R. McPuar announces candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct 1, has lived in Graham twenty years, cites land valuation experience, office at the courthouse, cannot canvass widely but seeks voter support, candidacy subject to the Democratic Primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Court House
McPuar
Loving community expands cotton acreage and railroad hope
In Loving, leaders push for more cotton and less wheat as plantings increase this year. J. H. Holifield builds a home west of Loving for his family, while a school tower and bell serve about 125 pupils. Railroad prospects stir local excitement, with Loving on potential coal and key lines, and road reforms urged to fund broader maintenance. Community notes cover visitors, church talk, and local moves, including residents moving to Beaver County Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Holifield
Loving
Joe Hawkins
Mabel
G. W. Rice
D. H. Norris
Oakdale
Jack County
Sam Norris
Ian
Markley
Belknap
Gertrude
Henrietta
Graham
H. G. and B
Fort Worth
Albuquerque
Young County
Why Colds are Dangerous Keep system healthy to stay immune
An old editorial-style notice warns that each cold weakens the constitution making infectious diseases likelier. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a prompt cure to restore normal health and says it is available from all druggists.
Hardin Clayton Dead at Home Near Olney
The Olney Oracle reports the death of Hardin Clayton seven miles southeast of Olney after two weeks of illness. A respected longtime resident and model citizen, he leaves a wife and several children. Burial was at Farmer cemetery on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Clayton
Olney
Clayton
Farmer
Oracle
Case Corn and Cotton Planter for sale
Practical nearly new corn and cotton planter offered by Geo H. Craig in Graham Texas. Contact by phone or mail. 28-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Geo. H. Craig
Graham
Texas
Notice to Creditors in Young County Texas 1908
The State of Texas Young County to creditors of E C Bratcher. On January 7 1908 Bratcher executed a deed of assignment to the undersigned for creditors agreeing to accept proportional shares and discharge him. Creditors consenting must notify the assignee in writing within four months and file claims within six months with the assignee residing in Graham Texas. Witness dated January 9 1908. 23-30 A A Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Graham
Texas
A. D
A. A. Morrison
The Dallas Semi-Weekly News Subscription Offer 1908
A vintage ad touts the Dallas Semi-Weekly News and Graham Leader combined subscription for one year at 1.75 cash in advance. It invites readers to order promptly for world wide news, notes 1908 as a presidential year, and urges obtaining an accident policy from James T. Vaughan before traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Whitfield
The
Leader
Dallas News
Dallas
Graham Leader
Heart Cure Promises Relief for Failing Circulation
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as strengthening the heart nerves and muscles to improve circulation and rid the body of impurities. A testimonial from Xcca Bennet of Indianapolis claims sinking spells stopped after using one to five bottles. Money back if the first bottle fails. Miles Medical Co. produces the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Xcca Bennbet
Indianapolis
Ind
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ina
The Thrice-a-Week World seeks 1908 strength and cheaper paper
The Thrice-a-Week World promises a better paper in 1908 with foreshadowed presidential campaign issues and impartial news. It touts cheaper rates, full markets, cartoons, and fiction, and offers a yearly subscription of 81.0, plus a merged offer with The Graham Leader for 1.64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Leader
Tombstones and Grave Digging Advertisement
Cisco Marble Works offers tombstones and grave digging services at Oak Grove Cemetery. Grave digging rates set at seven dollars for adults and five dollars for children. Contact W. E. Baker, sexton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisco Marble Works
W. E. Baker
Sexton Oak Grove Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. D. Duncan
Jean
Denton
Stewart & Son’s
DeLong
Eliasville
Roz Graves
W. A. Morris
Star Meat Market
Harry Wadsworth
B. Street & Co
Gaston
Mr. and
Mrs. R. G. Hallam
Emery Pinkard
W. J. Tidwell
Uncle Ben
S.B Waters
J. A. Pagern
J. J. Lakey
Leslie Scott
Miss Scott
South Bend
R. K. Mayes
Gra
Akery
T. E. Henderson
Weatherford
J. ©. McClain
Grippe
E. Pinkard
Stella Moore
Ben Johnson
Mary Fields
John Henry
H. G. Arnold
Miller Bend
Stewart & Son
W. M. Terrer
Robert Burkhart
Mr. Swan
Kentucky
Bent Kramer
ER. H. Morrison
Benton Kramer
Town
Garrett Place
South Elm Street
J. L. Anderson
J. Wiley Moore
Mabry, Short & Co
C. W. Rasure
A. F. Stewart
Frank Brisco
Bridgeport
L. P. Moren
Finis
Tom Self
Graham Boy
Oklahoma
Jamee T. Vaughan
Dora Holt
A. L. Owen
W. C. Burns
M. A. Stewart
Joe Mabry
Carlisle
Arlington
Cleve Reynolds
2 Ranch
Sam Taylor
Italy
R. G. Hallam
Ter County
Graham Drug Co
E.y’s
Draggista
Mall
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York
James T. Vaughan
NEW York World
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