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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1893
Page
5
Copy for one year or six months with advertising rates. First insertion 1.00, subsequent insertions 0.50 per line. Terms furnished on application. Legal notices 0.19 per line for first insertion. time each subsequent insertion. Reductions available to regular advertisers.
Local fraternal lodge notices list Masonic and Knights of Honor meetings with times and officers, plus community postings. Dentists, dry goods, shoe shops, and hat sales advertise in Graham Texas. Property listings offer farms for sale or lease, and services announce repairs and boarding. Lost day book and $10 bill reward noted between Graham and town.
The executive committee cleared the grounds for the July 8 reunion and chose the Stephenville 16 piece band for music. Speakers include Rev Weatherford and H W Epwans, with a notable feature of young ladies in Confederate uniforms reciting poems. Additional notes cover local church revival activity and hospitality to visiting delegates from Graham.
Advertises Beer Salve for a wide range of skin ailments including sores eruptions and piles. Promises guaranteed cure or money back with a 25 cent box. Urges readers to compare with Shumaker Bros. sales and visit the local store.
Mr R E Taylor attends county court. Miss Amy Graves visits Epriggtown. Mrs Davis and Miss Whittenburg return from the World’s Fair. Ada Girand returns from Dallas. Mrs Garrett returns from Indiana. Rev Goode and J M Sprayer visit town on business. Castor oil sale 50 cts a gallon with saving claim. Aerial Co pasture plan near reunion grounds. Public notice on flour bags and exchange terms. New invoice of Comb Honey received. Mineral Wells visitors bring camping outfit. Glazed stone jars advertised. News item requests mention by Graban leader. Cash system adopted due to East finances with short-term drug service. Board directive from Graham Drug Co.
Report notes a brawl after a Saturday night dance at a private house where ten men fought. knives were drawn but no serious injuries. Editorial scolds the participants for public disturbances and urges better conduct, host respect, and decency elsewhere.
Marninn July 4 1893 Prof J R Randal weds Miss Jessi Shrock Irvine Chapel Palo Pinto Rev W M Goore off officiating. After an impressive ceremony a sumptuous supper was enjoyed by about sixty guests. Mr Shrock and family did their utmost to render the occasion pleasant and the efforts were appreciated by all. G J Jewell seeks fair share of Young county dry goods trade through legitimate advertising and value.
County court opened with probate matters on Monday. Tuesday's criminal docket saw Verge Eddieman found guilty of selling liquor to a minor. Ad returned stock into enclosed lands found guilty with a $10 fine and costs. Moses Clayton charged with the same offense remains on trial.
An advertisement claims germs cause disease but not yet destroyers. It touts Compound Oxygen as both germicide and vitalizer, says 23 years of cures in incurable cases, and promises a free 200 page book with testimonials. Contact Drs. Starkey & Palen in Putnam or New York for information.
An ordinance authorizes a levy and miltian tax for the coming year by the city council of the locality. It states a fixed rate of one percent on assessed values with specified collection terms. The text references the levy as part of official city actions and is filed as a local government ordinance.
The text outlines assessor duties on listing property for tax, penalties for refusal to swear or render property, and procedures for valuing real and personal property. It details boards of appraisal and equalization, penalties, notices, sales for unpaid taxes, and sale procedures aligned with Texas statutes.
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