Eureka Mills Destroyed by Flood Near Gras ham
The Eureka Mills owned by Donald Bros. 18 miles southwest of Gras ham was wrecked Sunday June 22 by rising Clear Fork water after the mill was preempted by a high 21st. Neighbors rushed in to salvage gear as the structure collapsed at dusk. Estimated loss about two thousand dollars if the water wheel survives, potentially one thousand more if ruined. The proprietors plan to rebuild and have it running in three months. June 26 79.
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Eureka
Grasham
Donald Bros
Nald
Strange Cattle Plague in Colorado Sparks Trade Fears
Denver and surrounding counties report a mysterious bovine disease, called the bloody murrain, affecting 600 to 1,000 head. Deaths rise as cattle raisers seek governor protection and Mexicans are barred from grazing areas. Rumors ease after officials say infections are limited to a few herds and trade disruption is prevented. Officers in New York explore consolidation of Texas and Pacific with Iron Mountain to build new branches.
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Denver
Col
Douglass
Divide
Colorado Cattle Growers
Plains
Marshall
Texas and Pacific
Iron Mountain
New York
Mississippi Friends See Jefferson Davis in Senate Run
Republicans in Mississippi believe Jefferson Davis could win a United States Senate seat if he recovers and lawmakers elect him. Observers note Davis’ potential appeal as a moderate leader who could heal sectional tensions, while opponents doubt he seeks the post. Other candidates cited include A. R. Singleton and Gen. Walthall.
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Cincinnatii Commercial
Washington
Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
United States Senate
Davis
Senate
Alex. H. Stephens
Lamar
Mississippi Press Association
Stephens
A. R. Singleton
Gen. Walthall
Ten Rules for Young Men from Hawkeye
A hawkish set of maxims advises thrift and self reliance. It warns against waste, urges letting others help only if willing, and cautions restraint when anger flares while highlighting practical, blunt guidance from Hawkeye.
Hayes Ambitions for Kemp Farm in Bosque County Texas
A Chicago beef deal linked W T Kemp to Col Hayes and a Texas invitation. President Rutherford B Hayes, writing from Washington May 30 1879, asks Kemp to fence and develop eighty acres with a house barn and trees. Kemp discovers the Hayes and Col Hayes are the same man, and the plan proceeds.
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W. T. Kemp
Chicago
Col. Hayes
Clifton
Bosque County
Special
Bosque
Waco National Bank
Rutherford B. Hayes
Kemp
President Hayes
Legislature Turbulence and Tax Bill Flaws Surface
In the legislature Frost and Coleman test party support as the tax repeal bill is found imperfect. Lawmakers debate amendments and assess the measure's flaws amid ongoing sessions and political maneuvering.
Moonlit Work Keeps Husband Out Late
A husband writes to his wife that he will be late due to work by moonlight. She does not wait up and instead goes to a concert saloon to find him.
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Cel
Hawkeye
Fort Worth
Simon H. Holbrook
Adda
Philadelphia
Ernest Flintelmeier
Murphy family request at post office ends with teacher
A freckle faced ten year old boy at the post office asks if there is anything for the Murphys. The postmaster replies no to Murphys of all kinds including numerous named members. The boy then asks if there is anything for his teacher Clarence Murphy, prompting a reaction.
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Murphys
Jane Murphy
Tom Murphy
Terry Murphy
Pat Murphy
Dennis Murphy
Pete Murphy
Paul Murphy
Bridget Murphy
Murphy
Clarence Murphy
Cabin Passage Knocks on Mississippi Steamer
A rugged backwoodsman, facing his first voyage on a Mississippi steamer, chooses cabin passage over deck stating he has always lived in a cabin and will endure rough conditions for comfort.
Clever Oakland boy hides coin in aunt garden
A Oakland boy was given 2 to dig up his aunt’s garden and hid a two bit piece there. He later told the neighborhood boys, and the ground was found pulverized to two feet the next morning.
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Oakland
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Young and Surroundis
Federal and Supreme Cat
Christopher Building
Side Public Square
R. Hollingsworth
Real
A. B. Gant
Graham, Texas
West Side Public Square
Drs. Price & Atkinson
Ryus’ Drug Store
Clear Fork
Elim
Brockman
Tib Burnett
Crib Station
Balcom
Campbell
A. N. Mathews
South Bend
Donnell’s Mill
Crystal Falls
Tom Price
Heller
Colorado
Daily Democrat
Austin
House
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Coleman
Short
Vhe Lang
Jeff. Davis
Hayes
Detroit
Woodward Avenue
Sodial
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Louisville Age
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the Age
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Young County
Graham Hotel
R. W. Richards
Grahan
C. J. Christopher
Ratam
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Graham City
A. B. McLovaud
Horton House
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T. H. McConnell
First
Cass
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Poprietoy
Wichita
Jacksboro
Messrs. Frost and Coleman
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