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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
3
Local items report visitors Chas Keen from Farmer Chas Dunlap of Proffitt Ruby Dinsmore returns from Jacksboro and social calls. Lost pin engraved G H S 07. Advertisements offer discounts on figured lawns organ dies and batises at Masry Snort Co. Notices invite Masons to meeting. A family plans trip to Colorado.
Local announcements include barbecued meat specials at Graham Meat Market and gravy offers. Messages mention Miss Alice Stewart returning to Fort Worth, visits by C. D. Yancey from Eliasville, and new mackerel arrivals. Several residents travel or visit relatives in Fort Worth Albany Antelope Mineral Wells Bowie and Throckmorton.
A carload of Bain Wagons has been unloaded at Graham Hardware Company. The dispatch notes include Dak and Bois D Arc rims ready for distribution and sale. The inventory confirms stock of wagon components and related items.
Pettey Hallam Co Mrs J J Pilcher and daughter Grace of Ladonia Texas are guests of Mr and Mrs 8 W L ne this week. They will visit Mr C D Yancy near Eliasville next week. Mr J J Pilcher who recently visited our town and parts of the country is thinking of locating here. He is a successful businessman and we extend to him a welcome hand.
A local ad notes a sale of hammocks at actual cost with a urging call to buy quickly. The message claims both cheap and high priced hammocks are available and emphasizes limited time availability. The item is pitched as a practical outdoor furnishing opportunity in Graham How.
Gracey and Cleveland exchanged vows Monday morning at 5 30 at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev T E Cannedy officiating. The couple departed for Fort Worth Dallas and other points after the ceremony. They are widely loved and receive many kind wishes from friends.
C M Johnson of Louisville Kentucky writes that Hunt's Cure is a strictly guaranteed remedy for any skin disease. It stops itching instantaneously and is praised in many similar letters.
W T Frincu manager reports receipt of barbed wire at the Young County Lumber Company north of the post office. Rev Cooper the new Methodist minister, sent to replace Rev E V Cox who resigned to Weatherford, arrived from Arlington on Tuesday.
D G Vick has begun a three story pressed brick hotel with basement on Elm and Fourth. First level houses Graham Hardware Co while the upper floors will form a modern hostelry. The project aims to meet Graham's need for a first class hotel with plans rushed after Vick’s Dallas trip.
An advertisement extols Hunt's Cure as a universal itch relief. It promises immediate relief from any itching skin disease with one application and guarantees cure for any single case. The bold claim emphasizes a single box as a full cure.
W. F. Babb of the St. Louis Restaurant was taken ill Sunday night with rheumatism of the heart and was in critical condition. His condition improved today and many friends hope for a quick recovery.
The Pop Corn Man at the Graham National Bank corner urges Graham residents to buy fresh roasted peanuts and popcorn for good flavor. He notes seven years in business and offers free popcorn to children who have no money. 43-1m J. C. McCuain.
The firm Graham Hardware Company of Olney Texas dissolves by mutual agreement. L G Harvey retires selling his interest to D G Vick, who will continue the business and assume all debts and obligations. This July 9, 1907.
Uncalled for mail at Graham post office includes J W Caudill Jim Candles Violet Carroll Dr Carl Walter F Carruthers J W Jourden Charley Stricklin J T Cunningham P M callers should mention advertised letters and date when inquiring.
A large turnout from Graham and nearby areas is expected at the reunion grounds on the Clear Fork for the Farmers' Union barbecue scheduled for tomorrow. Organizers anticipate a big crowd and a very enjoyable day.
A man rushing into a drug store and requesting Herbton was refused. The druggist urged the man to remove his sign after declaring he had gained from 105 to 165 pounds by using Herbton. The claim is guaranteed by B. S. Doty & Co.
Business leaders in Graham are urged to join the Chautauqua week, promising attractions that blend vacation pleasure with instruction and public benefit, urging participation to keep pace with neighboring communities.
An old ad describes heart palpitations caused by undigested food and gas beneath the heart, recommending Herbine for a few days at 50 cents a bottle. Sold by B. H. Blakeney. J. T. Conner of Proffitt paid for the Leader to T. P. Wofford in Hanson I. T. and arranged a Georgia mail to his brother. Corner arrived from Akin I. T. last February and is pleased.
Lost on or between Farmer and Markley roads, an agent's opal ring. Contact this office if found. return to the office promptly.
Rev T E Cannedy received amessage yesterday that his father at Caddo Mills was seriously ill. He left this morning to comply with the summons and be with his family during this critical time.
W. E. Baker, Sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery, offers tombstones and grave digging services with rates for adults and children. The note mentions a protracted First Baptist church meeting led by Rev. Penrod, praised for sermons and music. Col McPhail reports a successful fire insurance adjustment for Cagle and Keeter, handled by Mr W D Slaton of National Fire Insurance Co.
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a life extending heart tonic. It states the remedy strengthens heart nerves and muscles, improved heart action, and saved a man after near death, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Mrs E M Fisher of Weatherford visits her son J C Fisher and family. C C Mille and wife travel to Pryor Creek to visit daughter Mrs Vanney. Rev E V Bond pastor of the Christian church conducted a protracted meeting at Palo Pinto and will return for Sunday services here. The Leader apologizes for a late issue due to sickness and a broken press, promising timelier publication in the future.
Three hundred acre pasture for lease with fine grass and a water tank plus wind mill access. No stock have run on it for over a year. Located two miles from Gra ham. For details contact Gro H McLaren, Co Judge Young Co.
Abilene traveler H J Bradshaw spent a week in the county examining a practicable line for the Henrietta and Abilene road. He favors a route via Farmer Graham Eliasville Crystal Falls to Abilene. J T Hunt and daughter Sibyl of Olney plan a Humboldt Tenn reunion with six brothers and two sisters after thirty three years apart. Masonic orders discuss building a two story corner structure on Oak and Third streets to house business offices and lodges.
Ben Hur Day will be held on Saturday August 10 at the Chautauqua. The event promises to be beautiful and impressive with broad appeal and a strong recommendation not to miss it.
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