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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
3
Tuesday visits by Will Fawks and Dan Norris noted while Elliasville and Fish Creek residents are seen in Graham. Births reported, social at Whitfield residence, and local farming plans. A railway contractor incident and warnings on stock hog prices anchor the column with local ads and notices.
A Brushy Flat correspondent asks why the county treasurer election details aren’t in the News. The paper notes it cannot include every candidate and urges readers to consult multiple papers. It also reports on local events including a Fourth of July trip to Archer, a masque rade lawn party, hay sale offers, and residents moving to Oklahoma, along with a health update on Rev. W. M. Goode and various notices from local figures.
McCAIN S R Q Denman family left for Jacksboro Wednesday and may not return to Graham. P L Beat removes trees on College Hill this week. Morrison’s features affordable ladies and gents shoes and sample hats at 50c. Rev J H Fisher in city. recovering health. Mrs Jno E Dowdle visiting country relatives. Mrs Frost ill. Miss Jeffie Jordan still sick with typhoid. rest of family improving.
A local notice warns residents to stop leaving gates open along Miller Creek and Dixon road west of town. The author, R. Crawforth, threatens prosecution to the fullest extent if culprits are identified. Two Finis girls, Allie Thornberry and Lillie Fry, with typhoid fever, are under Dr. C. B. Gant’s care at Wm. Fry’s residence. one is nearly well and the other improving.
The Leader and the Texas Stock Journal present a club offer at $1.50 per year for both papers. Aimed at value, the combo promises low prices on groceries and undercutting long term sellers. Prompt orders are invited from readers.
Mayor R G Graham begins a deep well on his southeast property. Salt water was struck at 170 feet and is being cased while drilling proceeds. A third off skirts and waists at Morrison's. A little girl riding in a hack with C M Craig fell out last Sunday and sustained serious injuries.
J. E. Morrison & Co. offers to meet any cut by cash houses while selling groceries and dry goods at or below advertised prices. They predict fine corn crops in Red River Lamar Titus Franklin counties and fair yields in Collin Morris Freestone and Fannin counties.
The Order of Ancient Sultans was formed in Graham to promote fellowship among secret orders and charity. Officers installed include Dr Geo T LeGrand Sultan and C G King Caliph, with J H Mittenthal Pashah H Wade Khatib and others. Meetings set for Thursday nights. Also noted: McCain and Timmons dissolved, N F McCain continuing business with cash basis. A J Graves returns to Young county, ill health but expects recovery.
The Fifth Annual Camp meeting of the Church of Christ in Northwest Texas will be held in Young County near True, August 5 to 17. M. M. Davis and J. L. Haddock lead the revival with Prof. Stanley directing a large choir, pastoral services, and free pasture for horses. All members urged to attend with Bibles and prayers for a great revival.
A yellow hound dog ran amuck on a Wednesday biting dogs at GC King’s residence. Mr. King fired but missed. City Marshal Eddleman and Scavenger Alford killed the dog and four companions. Officers urge guardians to confine and watch dogs and consider a healthy dog tax.
Americans from the Isle of Pines petition Washington to annex the island. Though annexed by treaty with Spain, U S authorities hesitated to offend Cuba and withdrew troops along with Cuba.
Rev H B Rose and wife from Austin Texas visit Judge and Mrs Jo W Akin of this city. They are the parents of Mrs Akin. Get Morrison's figures on cash bills they will not be undersold. Before applying for Fire and Life Insurance get my rates and etc I C Stovall Graham Texas.
The reunion scheduled for August 13 to 15 at Clear Fork is canceled due to dry weather and feed scarcity. The committee says it is necessary and wise, and Preston Brooks with family and Mrs. J. T. Horton and family will begin a plains camping trip next week for prospecting and pleasure.
J. E. Morrison & Co advertises big reductions on all clothing with a neat range of suits, navy pants and summer coats to close out at very cheap prices. The note adds a quip about railway promises and a remark on happiness from an old friend.
The Supreme Court decision holds that only the State can challenge the validity of a sale of school land, promising a salutary effect in quieting titles across West Texas.
The Census Bureau reports Texas cotton ginned in 1901 totaled 2,749,239 bales. This figure reflects the annual production activity recorded for the state during that year.
Property listing by J F Barnett offers a Throckmorton headright survey in coal lands Great improvements include two houses a good well at each house a tank a spring in pasture 180 acres cultivated Located five miles northwest of Belknap Texas Sale available for part or all Post office Belknap for 30 days Belknap Texas.
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