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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
3
The notice promotes Hon. R. Crawford as a candidate for Representative of the 104th District. It recalls his prior service filling the term of Capt. A. T. Gay, notes his business background and loyalty to agriculture and education, and urges party support for another term.
To the Farmers of Young and Jack Counties. Low Sellars Wholesale and Retail Grain and Produce Wealer Jacksb org Texas. Feed of all kinds at wholesale and retail Seed Corn Oats Sorghum Millet and all field seeds flue Oklahoma and Mouth Texas Hay Call on him when in Jacksboro.
Strayed from the undersigned on January 14 a nine year old brown horse about 16 hands high with a star on the forehead no brands foretop cut and a large bell. A liberal reward is offered for information to A Wincur eight miles west of Graham.
The General, now a historic relic of the Union railway, was seized April 1862 by spies led by Capt. J J Andrews. After a tense chase from Atlanta to Etowah junction, the engine and cars were abandoned for fuel, crew captured, and Andrews executed while others were imprisoned or escaped.
A Galveston Tribune note observes that two Whig presidents died in office, three of six Republican presidents were assassinated, nine Democratic presidents saw no fatal end, and the only living ex-president is a Democrat. It argues democracy acts as national life insurance and critiques Republican risk.
In pursuance of an order from the 4th Quarterly Conference of Graham Station M E Church South the Parsonage at corner 2nd and Cherry streets is offered for sale. A new parsonage is proposed east of the church. Property described as well situated and desirable, with prompt consideration for offers to the undersigned M K Graham J W Akin O W Jonson.
A plea for swift action against arsonists who strike at night to destroy homes and property. Authorities should remove repeat offenders from public spaces to curb outbreaks of violence and safeguard neighborhoods.
J T Rickman welcomes a son born Sunday to J T Rickman and Misa Lee Blakey. Elder Jasper H Shepard of Hartshorn J T and Misa Blakey united in matrimony at the Christian Church in Seymour. Road Overseers are reminded to file sworn reports before the February term. fines apply for noncompliance. Jo W Akin, County Judge.
Andrew Carnegie replies to an appeal by Editor Watterson and McClue to fund a home for needy newspaper men. He fears reporters would not get along well if kept in one establishment, and he shows knowledge of the editors’ letter.
In a Weatherford Democrat commentary a critique notes churches spread pamphlets by offering low price papers, but most raise subscription costs for the masses. The piece laments that rates double without benefiting the church, with one man often taking the profits.
The Prosecuting Attorney of Jack County files suit against the Parlin And Orendorff Company of Dallas for violating the anti trust act. The petition claims a contract with a Jacksboro firm to restrict competition in selling buggies wagons and farm implements and seeks a 36500 penalty.
Advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure. Signed by E. W. Kove on each box, the product is priced at 25 cents.
Fairly good rains fell in a large portion of Southwest and west Texas last week, easing the drought that had persisted for months. They provided temporary water relief and aided farmers, though not enough for abundant stock water.
Mrs. R. N. Price advertises dressmaking in the latest style. She cuts by chart and guarantees a fit at rock bottom prices.
The Datlas Ser Werner News presents the facts in the case. Readers are assured of factual reporting and clarity on the issues at hand.
The article notes that sugar interests will likely concede to Cuban sugar interests on reciprocity. It states the fight has been strong, but the national administration’s influence supports reciprocity.
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