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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1889
Page
4
The Graham Leader notes Lansing papers avoid criticizing the city for giving nothing to Johnstown sufferers while praising church prayers. It argues that prayer alone cannot feed starving, homeless survivors and that action is needed beyond prayer to ease the disaster’s impact.
Bob Hines of Jefferson Texas was convicted last week for the murder of Bailey by lying in wait and shooting in the back. The jury imposed the death penalty. The case had previously reached the court of appeals, which reversed and remanded.
Citizens of Upper Tank are invited to meet at the school house on Saturday before the second Sunday in July to construct an arbor for the forthcoming protracted meeting.
The speech describes Foraker as a blood and thunder figure with two prior terms as Ohio Governor and predicts likely re election. It asserts the bloody shirt policy will prevail in Ohio and hopes his duties prevent involvement in southern affairs.
The article notes all living Black residents linked to the Cedar Creek killing in Bastrop county have been arrested and jailed. It praises Bastrop residents for avoiding lynching and choosing lawful process, commending their restraint amid provocation.
The Sheriffs' convention sought Attorney General Hogg's view on the recent fee law. He refuses to interpret the statute citing it as Comptroller's domain and an organized political convention. He says the public treasury and the law stand, inviting supporters to seek changes if unsatisfied.
Reports say Kyle Terry killed Ned Gibson in Wharton last week in a cold blooded act. Sheriff mobilizes Victoria rifles and deputies to guard the jail after threats of rescue and lynching. The examining trial drew strangers, but officers kept order and bail is not expected.
The case of Tobe Stewart appealed from Wichita County has been affirmed by the Court of Appeals.
A music dealer P C Peterson of Decorah Iowa offers one set of guitar strings for one dollar postpaid upon receipt of ten two cent stamps. Only one set per player at this price. Published notice for hobbyist buyers.
The notice states that W F Gorkissen will continue a news stand and sell papers on the street after mail delivery, offers special subscription rates for Daily News or Gazette by week or month, and asks patrons to come to the stand for pricing and service.
Marmaprice Texas June 29 1889 J A Hudson invites all applicants in Young County to a competitive examination in Jacksboro on July 16 1889 for one student seat at the Sam Houston Normal School for the year PRSY 0 from the 41st Representative District.
A Western exchange allegedly reprinted two articles from another paper without attribution. The complaint argues the editor undermines trust by passing off the work as his own and omits any note indicating the source.
P. C. Peterson, a Decorah Iowa music dealer, offers an Italian violin with gut string at 35 cents and a silvered steel E string at 10 cents. Mail postpaid upon receipt of five two cent stamps. Only two strings sent to each player at this time.
Texas cattle and sheep price list from Astos Stock Yards Careano Int dated June 27 1880 shows weight classes for cattle cows bulls yearlings and calves with price per head and per cwt ranges for corn fed grass fed and other categories plus Texas sheep including weathers ewes and mixed lots with weights from 60 to 1300 pounds and per head or per cwt pricing areas.
The State of Texas commands the sheriff to publish weekly for eight weeks a citation to unknown heirs of Richard H. Key. The suit No. 231 in Young County District Court, Graham, seeks restitution of an undivided 575 acres in Isaac Holman League, with plaintiffs Crain Arnold and others versus unknown heirs of Richard H. Ney, damages of two thousand dollars, and costs. Court date: the fifth Monday after the first Monday in July 1889.
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