Indian Mound Community Notes and Obituary Minutes
Health is very good owing to rain. Little James Edwin Saunders died last Friday and was laid to rest Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery. Bro Higgins held regular services. John Riddling and Will Scroggins from Dallas county visit relatives this week. Young people shared a dinner with G M James and sang together after. Van Douglass lost gloves after watermelon feast. Cordie Fisher visited cousin Mrs W W Williamson. Leonard Bird and family of Olney visited D Bird and wife over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edwin Saunders
van Douglass
Cordie Fisher
W. W. Williamson
Leonard Bird
Olney
D. Bird
Cedar Creek News Roundup Reports Crops and Local Socials
Cedar Creek reports several showers boosting corn prospects and cotton looks strong, with sorghum cane damaged by early stacking. Visits from Carey Valentine of Arizona and sister Mrs. Dooley of Fisher County, a social party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Barron, and visits by Mrs. Rickles and child from Ivan. Rev. Alcorn holds meetings at the schoolhouse this week through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Valentine
Arizona
R. L. Dooley
Fisher County
Texas
M.C. Barron
J. M. Rickles
Ivan
Cedar Creek
B. P. Gann
Robert Alcorn
Cedarite
Huntsville Meeting to Decide School Building or Expansion
In Huntsville, rains aid crops and health is good with a cheerful Sunday School crowd. Fathers plan a schoolhouse meeting on Saturday July 1 at 1 p.m. to choose between building anew or enlarging the current facility, hoping to boost the community. Mrs H S Groves of Olney and Miss Della Bralley with Mr Meat Groves visited Mrs Joe L Groves last weekend.
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Good Fathers of
Huntsville
Young County
H.S. Groves
Olney
Della Bralley
Meat Groves
Joe L. Groves
Col Watterson Frays on Louisville Pike Ghost of Cleveland Visions
Col Henry Watterson grows wary as he traverses the Louisville pike, claiming fear and visions of Cleveland haunt every stump as he rails against political opponents and memory.
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Henry Watterson
Cleveland
Louisville
Hunt's Cure for Any Itching Trouble
An advertising line touts Hunt's Cure as a universal itching remedy. It claims one application relieves an itch and one box cures any one case, portraying a fast acting treatment for skin irritation.
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Hunt
Our Deadly Fourth in Philadelphia July 4 1778
A historical note reports July 4 celebrations sparked a costly war with Britain and, in modern times, deadly accidents. Daily July 5 tallies show 78 deaths and 2,594 injuries nationwide from fireworks, cannons, firearms, and mishaps, with $112,640 in fire losses and many uncounted cases.
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Philadelphia
United States
America
fourth—Farm & Ranch
Protracted Meeting at True Led by Reverend Parker
A protracted meeting led by Rev A C Parker and a singer will begin at True on Wednesday before the Fifth Sunday in August. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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A. C. Parker
Singer
Graham Ice Company Sells Ice Cash After August First
Notice to Graham residents states uncollected accounts lead to cash only sales at 50 cents per hundred pounds after August 1. The Graham Ice Company issues the warning to all customers and seeks prompt payment.
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Graham
Graham Ice Company
Glorious Meeting Closes at Miller Bend Belknap Texas
A church meeting at Miller Bend Belknap Texas ended with ten additions to the church eight by experience and baptism one by statement and one by letter. The little church was built up spiritually and shows bright prospects for the future. A revival continues at Mount Zion with high hopes and a plea for prayer. Joe R MaYEs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belknap
Tex
Miller Bend
F. A. Suttle
Mount Zion
Joe R. Mayes
Moonlight Music Ice Cream Cake Event at Church Lawn
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church hosts Moonlight Music Ice Cream Cake on Thursday July 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs W S McJimsey. Tables on the lawn serve refreshments with a children's table and performances by male and mixed quartets plus a reading by Miss Mayzelle Morrison. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
Farmers' Union District Meeting Notice at Graham
There will be a district meeting of the Farmers' Union at Graham on August. All locals in this district are requested to send a full delegation as business of importance will come before the meeting. T. L. LIsLe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Graham
T. L. Lisle
Voters Message From J L Punt Prompted by Flint Letter
A public letter from J L Punt expresses appreciation for voter support and rate of persuasion, noting a democratic primary on July 25 and the writer’s inability to meet voters in person, urging readers to vote for the office sought.
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J. L. Punt
The Priscilla Club Elects New Officers After Meeting
The Priscilla Club met last Tuesday with Mrs. W C Harwell. Unfinished business was settled and new officers assumed duties. A call meeting is set for Friday July 17 at Mrs. Harrells home, with the next regular session at Mrs. Evans Mabrys home. Guests included Mesdames Lewis of Dallas McHarg of Thurber Tidwell and Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
W. C. Harwell
W. C. Harrell
Evans Mabry
Mesdames Lewis
Dallas
McHarg
Thurber
Tidwell
Kramer
Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy Averted $100 Bill
R N Farrar of Cat Island La recalls a 1902 diarrhoea attack and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief in 1907. He says using it in 1902 would have saved a doctor’s bill of one hundred dollars and praises the medicine as one of the best of its kind. Sold by all druggists.
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R. N. Farrar
Cat Island
Chamberlain
Tent Meeting Underway at Local Church
Members of the Christian church raise a new tent today and will be ready by Friday night. The singing led by Mr Dauthitt will be a leading feature of the meeting.
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The
Christian Church
Dauthitt
Experienced man to do the work for pressing clothes
Roy D. Houston notes call when clothes need pressing. The message suggests an available skilled hand for pressing tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy D. Houston
Roy D. Gouston
Lone Oak Candidates Travel On Road Sign of Hard Year
In Lone Oak we recount an unusual influx of candidates traveling this road last Friday. Locals hope the busy scene signals good laws and roads, while noting warm weather and cotton form shortages may improve. Mrs S T Moreland remains sick. Grandma Beard visits in Loving. Rev G W Rushing preaches at Lone Oak July 18 and Loving July 19.
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S. T. Moreland
Grandma Beard
Loving
J. W. Hama
G. W. Rushing
Olney
Theodosia
Marshmallows Ten Cents A Box At Vaughan And Co
Local advertisement lists marshmallows for sale at ten cents per box from Vaughan and Co. A compact notice highlights a simple consumer offer with no additional terms.
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At. Vaughan & Co’s
Notice to Parents Desiring to Transfer Children
Notice to parents and guardians who desire to transfer their children explains transfers must be completed by August 1, 1908. Transfers allowed within the county and from consolidated districts or adjoining districts if obstacles exist, but not beyond adjoining districts. Signed Geo H. McLaren, County Judge and Ex-Officio Co Supt, Young County.
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Geo. H. McLaren
Young County
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
In 1872 a diarrhoea and cholera infantum crisis led to Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy becoming widely used. It has held a top record for thirty five years and is sold nationwide including foreign countries. Nine out of ten druggists recommend it, despite other profitable medicines. It is trusted in severe cases and available at all druggists.
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Chamberlain
United States
Some Good Ways to Serve Watermelon
The New Idea Woman's Magazine for August suggests serving watermelon with ice for four hours, then slicing and cooling. It outlines frozen watermelon desserts with cream and sugar, and a sherbet method with gelatin, orange juice, and firm watermelon dice folded in before freezing.
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New Idea Woman's Magazine
Farm implements for sale by E M Eichelberger
For Sale listing includes one 31 2 and one 31 4 inch Studebaker wagon a Deering mower a Deering hay rake a McCormick row binder and a McCormick wheat binder plus additional farm implements. Buyer negotiates with E M Eichelberger.
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Studebaker
McCormick Row
McCormick
E. M. Eichelberger
Idle freight cars burn up capital in rail reports
Official American Railway Association figures show about 350000 freight cars idle. This idle stock locks in roughly 350000000 in interest bearing capital that earns nothing while depreciating.
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Sunshine Club
American Railway Association
Texas Legislature Proposes Redistricting County Precincts
The joint resolution amends Section 18, Article 6, to allow future county division into four county commissioner precincts and multiple justice precincts with two justices in larger cities. It creates a commissioner court structure and allocates $1000 to fund the required statewide submission and election process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
W. R. Davie
Amendment proposal fixes governor pay at 8000 dollars
The document outlines a Texas constitutional amendment to set the Governor’s annual salary at 8000 dollars and the Lieutenant Governor’s at 2500 dollars. It describes Sections 5, 6, and 17 detailing compensation and mansion use, plus provisions for acting governor during vacancies. It orders a statewide vote at the next general election and provides ballot language for and against the measure. W. R. Davie, Secretary of State, requests funding of 1000 dollars for publication and election expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Senate
Thie State
Bertof
W. R. Davie
Secretary of State
Amendment to allow local school district tax with limits
The text outlines a proposed Texas constitutional amendment authorizing school districts to levy a tax not exceeding 60 cents per $100 valuation for one year, with exceptions for cities or independent districts. It directs the Governor to issue a proclamation for voter submission at the next general or a special election, and allocates funds for publication. The ballot wording is specified for both supporters and opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
State of
Texas
W. R. Davie
Graham Leader Pride and County News Highlights
In Graham last week the Leader press ran hot with a braw new edition and cordial reception. The editor boasted rapid Leader production and a countywide pride with Proffitt reporting on local news. Residents J D Stennett and Myrtle join family reunions while Rev J O Wilson forms a Putman schoolhouse Sunday class. Local revival at Medlan Chapel and Mesquite watermelons bring smiles as Lilburn Walker recovers and a mention of a jovial Governor Campbell table in Cleburne evokes county pride.
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Graham
Leader
Proffitt
Graham Leader
J. D. Stennett
Jacksboro
Myrtle
J. W. Marshall
Lilburn Walker
Cleburne
Young County
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Castor
True
Calestori
Joe L. Flint
Young Co
the Priscillas
Taft
San Francisco
Therfore
Bradstreet
Lone Oak
Mr. Pleasant
Chicago
Kansas City
Colorado
California
St. Louis
St. Paul
New York
Mackingey
Canada
And
Mexico
Phil A, Auer, G, P, A
Ft. Worth
J.T. Brickell, Ag’t, Graham
Littlefield
Maine
Congress
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