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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
3
For County Judge JO W AKIN and N J TIMMONS. For County and District Clerk F M BURKETT and GEORGE MCLAREN CHAS GAY. For Tax Assessor W P BECKHAM. For County Treasurer J A DIXON and H C FIELDS.
South Bend resident Scott attended court this week while Clayton Garvey of Archer City and H E Whitmire of Clear Fork were in Graham. Merchants advertise cowhides and clothing, Dr J M Johnson offers Ladies' Vests, and local events include an ice cream supper with a $26 take. Shumaker Building hosts J B Green Confectionery and Fine Cigars as county activities continue.
A parade of Graham area visitors stops through town including Worth Marlin from Throckmorton and J. D. Carr of Boggy. Local residents note travels of W. M. Hale, Misses Ford and Mmie Dele Morris, Eula Norton, Oma Stark, Barnette Blair, and Ben Golden. Advertisements promote Dr. Simmons Sarsaparilla, White's Vermifuge, Ballard's Snow Liniment, and Belmont Hotel lodging. Evangelist Dale conducts revival in Eliasville. Baptist meeting adjusted. deaf aid via Nicholson Institute highlighted.
R. C. Adams advertises in the Ford building with Denman and Sons offering sewing machines plus needles oils shuttles belts and related items. Call for details.
Eld Sebe J. Thomas of Decatur conducts a revival meeting at the Baptist church in Farmer. He is described as an earnest and faithful young minister attracting attentive congregants.
Handy and Matthews' Drug Store offers Blackberry Cordial made from fresh berries, a house product claimed good for all bowel troubles. Bottles priced at fifty cents each.
R G Graham and J C Fisher and their families fished on Spring Creek last Saturday and will remain until next week.
Bee Hive sells 10 cent Zephyr gingham at 41 2c per yard. Only ten yards available to each customer.
Eld. G. W. Black reports his crop work accelerated this week with the McKinley prosperity wave pushing his day rate to one dollar per bale.
Drummers announces footwear sale at Morri sons offering samples shoes and slippers priced at 75 cents and 1.00 dollar respectively.
J. D. Lowe and family from Navarro county have been visiting relatives in Young for weeks. Lowe has purchased land near True and plans to become a citizen of Young county soon.
A short public notice seeks a supplier to deliver five loads of stove wood on subscription. The ad asks who will bring the first load, indicating readiness to commence service promptly.
Wm. Oster of Brayner Missouri travels to the county to oversee the affairs of the deceased John Philips formerly of South Bend.
Wanted a girl to do cooking and general house work no washing. Address RK. J. Johnson Belknap Texas.
Prospectors crowd the roads chasing elusive promise of rich lands described as honey springs and pancake trees. The quote evokes wanderlust and the notion that true riches lie far from present homes as crowds press onward.
A new shipment arrives at Morrison's featuring fashionable shirt waists for women. The store promotes a fresh selection expected to attract shoppers seeking updated spring attire.
Professor J M Hughes of Miller Bend was in town this week, meeting locals and discussing community matters during his visit.
An old ad promises cures for catarrh neuralgia sprains cramps colic diarrhoea cuts headache rheumatism and claims money refunded if not satisfied. It emphasizes use for both people and animals.
A. E. Oatman from Farmer paid a pleasant and substantial visit to the office this week. His generosity inspired us and we hope others will follow his noble example and do likewise.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg. He reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured it in five days. The ad claims the salve is best for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents, sold by Handy and Matthews druggists.
A party led by Mrs J T Wilkins with Misses Julia and Irene Gant and others traveled to Eliasville last Friday for fishing and a protracted meeting. They returned Monday reporting a splendid time.
Mrs. Van Wright of Conner Creek with her daughter Mrs. Nora McClure near Graford in Palo Pinto County were in Gra.
A historical claim states Chamberlain’s Pain Balm heals cuts and bruises about one third the time of other treatments due to antiseptic properties. The product is marketed as available for sale by Graham Drug Co.
Charles C. Johnson, who has spent sixteen months near Dallas, is now back at home.
Imperfect digestion and assimilation cause disordered body conditions worsened by neglect. Herbine tones the stomach and promotes digestion. Price 50 cents at Girardam Drug Co.
Cloth shop advertises fine Zephyr Gingham at four and a half cents per yard. Only ten yards available per customer. The Bee Hive promotes a limited sale with pricing and quantity details.
Miss Mary Fields reports in Corsicana that Katie Fields remains in poor health despite a long illness. A letter notes Katie did not endure travel well but is improving slowly under care.
A caller claims to represent the largest and most reliable nursery in the United Bee and promises a guarantee. The message contains incomplete contact details and an unfinished name.
A wave of sickness touched town but proved not serious. Those listed as ill during the week include Mrs. Jewell, Mrs. W. E. Eddleman, Virgil Tidwell, W. W. Parker, Duskie Harmonson, and Gray Howard. All are now convalescent.
An advertisement touts Herbine as the perfect liver medicine that cures chills and fever. It recommends Graham Drug Co as the place to buy and suggests taking a few doses to combat a spell of sickness.
Mrs Harmonson and her daughter Miss Dora visited their Indian Mound home yesterday, adding a note of family presence to a quiet neighborhood day.
A dramatic claim from Marion Stuart, a Muncie druggist, reports Mrs Rena J Stout of consumption in Cam Mack Indiana improving from 90 pounds to 127 pounds after using Dr King s New Discovery The advertisement boasts cures for throat chest and lung diseases with a 1 00 trial at Handy Matthews drug store and guarantees.
A notice from M. H. Cutis states he will be away with his wife for a few weeks for health reasons. Parties seeking work should call in time to have it done by August first.
A neighbor reports a infant with cholera infantum was saved using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After two days the child recovered and became vigorous. The testimonial notes frequent recommendations and no failures. Sold by Graham Drug Co. in Bookwalter Ohio.
Doctor L P Tenney of Archer City attended the Medical Society meeting held here this week, joining colleagues in discussions on medical developments and local practice.
Thousands have regained health and happiness using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It claims to cure persistent coughs and lung troubles when other treatments fail. Every bottle is warranted with money back if not beneficial. sold by Graham Drug Co.
A Fort Worth message yesterday reported Lucile Doty in critical condition and not expected to survive. B. S. Doty hurried to catch the evening train to Jacksboro to be with his daughter.
An advertisement claims sallow jaundiced skin signals liver disorder and says biliary poisons in the blood drain energy and happiness. It promotes Herbine as a cure and lists price assoc at Graham.
Southern expansion in Chattanooga Tennessee reports the completion of three building additions creating over two acres of floor space. The upgraded plant includes an electrical system and automatic sprinkler to prevent fires and announces a shipment of 7 500 bottles of Wine of Cardus to British South Africa as the company grows internationally.
A claim that local applications cannot cure deafness and that only constitutional remedies work. The text asserts deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube, often due to catarrh, and offers a $100 reward for a case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure with circulars available.
In a private letter E O McNew reports the State Teachers Association meeting at San Antonio was a splendid success. He notes his current position on the Board of Summer Normal Examiners in Austin.
The product claims to cure stubborn afflictions preventing active exercise and notes women as frequent sufferers. Sold for 50 cents per bottle or 75 cents for tubes at Graham Drug Co.
The community expresses gratitude for Mrs Bryant bringing onions yesterday. Her timely kindness is noted as she visits town and remembers The Leader, reflecting enduring friendship and local goodwill.
Handy and Matthews produce a fresh lot of Blackberry Cordial from ripe berries advertised at fifty cents per bottle for relief of bowel complaints.
A Lexington Kentucky man M A Hogarty turned yellow, eyes yellowed, and suffered severe symptoms before doctors failed to help. After two bottles of Electric Bitters he writes he is entirely cured. The remedy claims to aid stomach liver and kidney troubles and is sold by Handy and Matthews druggists.
The advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills to improve appetite digestion and regular habits. Priced at 25 cents, available at Handy Matthews' drug store.
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