County Officials Named in Local Document
For County Pinetet Clerk F M Burkett Geo Claren NCHA Gay. For County Attorney Og E Simpson. For Tax Assessor W P Beckham For County Treasurer J A Dixon H C Fields. For Commissioner Precinct No 1 Frank Herron J B Starrett L H Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinetet
F. M. Burkett
GEO Claren
NCHA
Gay
W. P. Beckham
J. A. Dixon
H. C. Fields
Frank Herron
Starrett
L. H. Harris
Local shop sale and community visits in Graham
Elmo Benson sold the butcher shop to C. P. Goode. Others noted include R. C. Adams accepting wheat on notes at market price, and several residents from nearby towns visiting Graham this week. Also listed are sales ads for Morrison’s and notices about clothing, gloves, oil, and buggy inquiries.
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Elmo Benson
C. P. Goode
Will Pay Highest Market Price for Wheat in Trade
An advertisement states willingness to pay the highest market price for wheat in trade and on accounts, inviting farmers to bring grain for settlement.
Ladies Ice Cream Supper Planned in Court House Park
The Methodist church ladies announce an ice cream supper in Court House Park on Thursday night July 26 inviting all residents to attend.
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Court House Park
Wanted Wheat for Sewing Machings Market Price
R C Adams Co advertises for wheat and notes and accounts at market price. Hollingsworth family notes. B Hollingsworth traveled to Weatherford last Saturday and returned Monday. His sister Miss Ava joined for a fortnights visit.
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Co. B. Hollingsworth
Weatherford
Miss Ava
De Simmons Sarsapanila Promises Real Merits
A bottle claims to convince skeptics of the product's real merits, described as concentrated and scientifically combined, pleasant and effective. Small doses are offered for fifty cents.
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de. Simmons
Conner Creek Meeting Set for Saturday Night
The Conner Creek meeting will begin Saturday night the 21st. Rev. S. A. Barnes will be with us to assist. T. 8. Barcus.
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Conner Creek
S. A. Barnes
Aggist. T
Barcus
Meeting at Center Ridge Sees Church Converts and Accessions
The Center Ridge gathering closed Sunday afternoon with eleven conversions and nine accessions to the church, reflecting strong participation.
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Center Ridge
Leffel Sells Farm to Navarro County Buyer
C. E. Leffel of True spent some days in town this week and has sold his farm to J. D. Lowe of Navarro County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Leffel
True
J. D. Lowe
Navarro County
Dr Simmons Sarsaparilla Offered for Various Ailments
An 19th century ad promotes Dr Simmons Sarsaparilla as a remedy for Serofula Scrofula boils humors on the face catarrh and related complaints. The pitch notes fifty doses for 56 cents and urges trial for relief.
Ragland Family Sets Out for Six-Week Border Trip
A party led by H. K. Ragland with Miss Sallie Ragland Mrs Aycock and Mrs N F McCain plus children leaves Wednesday for a six week journey to Cagg county on the gastern border. They travel by wagon and plan camping and a pleasant outing.
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H. K. Ragland
Sallie Ragland
Aycock
N. F. McCain
Cagg County
Gastern
Pigs Sold by Graves to Graham at Forty Cents a Pound
Last week J. W. Graves sold to G. A. Graham five fine pigs at forty cents per pound gross.
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J. W. Graves
G. A. Graham
Vermifuge Ad Promises Child Health for 25 Cents
Advertisement urges using White's Cream Vermifuge and plain nourishing food to eradicate intestinal worms. Claims the worms disappear and the child becomes healthy and cheerful. Price listed as 25 cents at Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drug Co
Local Building Boom As Graham Sees New Homes Rise
In Graham substantial progress marks new construction. C. W. Johnson nears completion on his N Oak street dwelling. E. H. Wade nearly finishes additions to his residence on 8 Elm. Street & Co. are erecting a commodious granary near their lumber yard.
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Graham
C. W. Johnson
N. Oak Street
E. H. Wade
Drummers' Sample Shoes and Slippers at Morrisons
Bargain footwear items including sample shoes and slippers priced at 75 cents and 1.00. Limited stock announced by Morrison store, with emphasis on affordable footwear for customers.
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Morrison's
Miss Lizzie Baldwin Brightens Salt Creek Office
Miss Lizzie Baldwin of Salt Creek visited the office on Wednesday, bringing cheer and a pleasant interruption to daily work.
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Lizzie Baldwin
Salt Creek
Walsh and Auten Visit in Town After Fish Creek Trip
J. W. Walsh and Grandpa Auten traveled from Fish Creek to town on Sunday and spent the night with friends, enjoying a brief visit.
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J. W. Walsh
Grandpa Auten
Fish Creek
Pitzhugh Lee Chapter Calls Aug 4 Meeting
The U. D. C. of the Pitzhugh Lee Chapter is urged to gather in their room on August 4 for important business. President Berrie Taylor and Secretary Fiorenck Marruews sign the notice.
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U. D.C
Pitzhugh Lee
Berrie Taylor
Fiorenck Marruews
Sec’y
Wanted A Girl For Cookery And House Work
Wanted a girl to do cooking and general house work with no washing. Apply to R. J. Johnson at Belknap Texas for details.
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R. J. Johnson
Belknap, Texas
James H Norman and Family Visit Seymour Relatives
James H Norman and his family travel to Seymour to visit relatives, accompanied by his father and family.
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James H. Norman
Seymour
Beautifu line of ladies shirts at Morrison's
New shipment arrives at Morrison's featuring fashionable ladies shirt waists. Shoppers can view the fresh line showcasing varied styles and sizes for the season.
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Justin
Morrison’s
Miss Daisie Tucker Visits Weatherford Guests Morrison
Miss Daisie Tucker of Weatherford is visiting here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Morrison.
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Daisie Tucker
Weatherford
Mrs. H. L. Morrison
Herbine Aids Digestion Says Graham Drug Co
Imperfect digestion and assimilation cause disordered body conditions. Herbine toning stomach aids digestion and improves conditions. Price 56 cents at Graham Drug Co.
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Graham Drag Co
Timmons Leaves For Rising Star Teaching Post
T. K. Timmons departed Wednesday for Rising Star in Eastland County to take up a position as a teacher.
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T. K. Timmons
Rising Star
Eastland County
Blakys of Lacy Report Light Rain In Neighborhood
Misses Clara and Lee Blakey and their brother Walter of Lacy say the rain Sunday night was too light in their neighborhood to do much good.
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Clara
Lee Blakey
Walter
Lacy
Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertisement
An early 20th century ad touts Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a universal remedy. It claims to cure chills, strengthen the system, drive away all ills, build up the weak, and fatten the lean. Price listed as fifty cents.
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Cheatham
Parker Visit Returns to Sotnevall County
H. Clay Parker and family of Sotnevall county arrived last Tuesday for a visit.
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H. Clay Parker and
Sotnevall County
Eld. W P Harmonson to Lead Meeting at Indian Mound
Eld. W P Harmonson will begin a meeting at Indian Mound tonight. He will be assisted by Eld. J C Taylor of Jack County.
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Eld
W. P. Harmonson
Indian Mound
J. C. Taylor
Jack County
Men’s Jess Shirts A Very Nobby Line Arrives
A new shipment features a stylish line of men’s Jesse shirts described as very smart and fashionable. The collection promises a varied range suitable for daily wear and special occasions.
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Jess
Morrison's
Eld. G. W. Black Attends Ming Bend Revival
Eld. G. W. Black traveled to Ming Bend on Wednesday to assist in a local revival meeting and support outreach efforts.
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Eld. G. W. Black
Ming Bend
Price Family Return From Fort Worth Visit
W E Price and family returned from a week in Fort Worth where they consulted an oculist for Mrs Price. Her eye condition is reported as much improved.
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W. E. Price
Ft. Worth
Denmans Visit Jacksboro Lingers Over Household Trials
Roger Q. Denman and his wife visited Jacksboro last Thursday. Mrs. Denman stayed, while Roger faced a tough day managing chores and attempting to cook, described as a "dickens" of a time.
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Roger Q. Denman
Jacksboro
Mrs. Denman
Roger
Eliasville Revival Off to Pleasant Start With Dale
John E. Morrison and Z A Hudson with their families attended a revival meeting in Eliasville led by Evangelist Dale from Wednesday to Monday. They describe the time as exceedingly pleasant and the hosting as royal entertainment by the Eliasville community.
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John E. Morrison
Z. A. Hudson
Eliasville
Evangelist Dale
Appetite of a Goat Prompts Health Claim Ad
The passage touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for poor appetite and digestion. It promises energy and regular health, noting a price of 25 cents at Handy & Matthews drug store.
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Dr. King
Handy & Matthews Drug Store
Ben Golden and Family Attend Center Ridge Meeting
Ben Golden and his wife Mrs J H Stewart and their children attended the Center Ridge meeting last Saturday and returned home on Sunday.
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Ben Golden
J. H. Stewart
Center Ridge
It Saved His Leg By Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a severe running sore on his leg. Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds and piles it is described as the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only twenty five cents. Sold by Handy and Matthews druggists.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Handy & Matthews
Hunt's Lightning Oil Claims Wide Cures with Refund Promise
An old advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy for catarrh neuralgia sprains cramps colic diarrhoea cuts headache rheumatism and more usable for both people and animals. It pledges a money refund if not satisfied.
Preaching Services Planned at Medlan's Chapel
Notice states preaching services will be held at Medlan's Chapel on the fifth Sunday of this month and the preceding Saturday with local church members urged to attend.
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Medlan’s
Prolonged Ming Bend Meeting Led by A. E. Foster
A protracted church service continues at Ming Bend with A. E. Foster conducting the services.
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Ming Bend
A. E. Foster
Pain Balm Claims Fast Healing in One Third Time
A claim that Chamberlains Pain Balm speeds healing of cuts and bruises by about one third the usual time due to antiseptic properties. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Rainy Night Delivers Good News to South Prairie
H. W. Whitmire of South Prairie visited town this week and reported a beneficial rain in his area Sunday night, prompting hopeful farming notes.
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H. W. Whitmire
South Prairie
The Best Remedy for Stomach and Bowel Troubles
A Columbus Ga druggist praises Chamberlain's Cholera Morbus Remedy as superior for stomach and bowel troubles. He cites two cholera morbus cures in his family and says he sells hundreds of bottles with customer satisfaction. Sold by Graham DrugCo.
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Chamberlain
O. W. Wakeheld
Columbus Ga
Graham DrugCo
Road agent Bentley visits with daughter this week
A road agent named Bentley from Carter- Battle Grocery Co. in Ft Worth and Jacksboro was seen here for several days this week accompanied by his young daughter.
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Bentley
Carter- Battle Grocery Co
Ft. Worth
Jacksboro
Is your liver tired and failing to do its duty
An old time health ad touts Herbine as the perfect liver medicine that cures chills and fever. It urges readers to buy at Graham Drug Co with a focus on quick relief and single remedy efficacy.
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Pricejoc
Graham Drug Co
Revival at Fish Creek Workers by Elds Milam and Longan
J. H. Longan and A. B. Milam lead a revival meeting at Fish Creek this week. They conduct services daily and invite the community to attend.
Yellow Jaundice Dramatizes Lexington Man’s Cure
A Lexington man M. A. Hogarty turned yellow with jaundice alarming friends. Despite expert treatment, no improvement occurred until Electric Bitters was tried. After two bottles he claims complete recovery, praising it for stomach liver and kidney ailments. Sold by Handy Matthews at 50 cents.
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M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
Handy & Matthews
A Cavalry Charge and Horse Losses in Historic Battles
The text notes that long range cavalry charges favor horse losses over men. It cites Talavera where 290 horses and 240 men fell, and Balaklava where 360 horses and 280 men were lost in the famed Light Brigade charge.
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Talavera
Balaklava
Why He Darked in Irish Court Outburst
A court witness loudly challenged opposing counsel Charles Philips by barking that he suspects a thief. Philips pressed the man, who stared back and insisted his accusation was grounded in what he observed.
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Charles Philips
Philips
Reunion Privileges for Sale at Confederate Reunion
The Sons of Veterans reunion committee invites sealed bids for privileges at the Clear Fork Confederate Reunion. Bidders must state prices for ice cream, drinks, cigars, a butcher barbecue, restaurant, ice stand, barber shop, photo gallery, two candy makers, two cherry rides, and other amusements. Bids due August 1, 1900, with payment in advance for August 15 to 17.
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Sons of Veterans
Clear Fork
B. Wadley
Eliasville
Texas
L. M. Pratt
B. Wapey
Liver Health Claim and Remedy Advertisement
A sallow jaundiced skin is linked to liver disorder from biliary poisons in the blood. The ad states Herbine will restore natural liver functions. Price Soc at Graham.
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Price Soc
Graham Drug Co
Revolving bookcases spark shop talk in London crowd
Mrs Newrich and a shopper discuss circulating libraries in a London scene. The exchange highlights fascination with movable bookcases and the evolving concept of lending libraries as a convenience for readers.
Quunt's Lightning Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
Vintage medical claim advertisement touts Quunt's Lightning Oil for backache sprains bruises cuts rheumatism catarrh diarrhoea cramp colic and all aches. It offers money refund if not cured.
Crying Baby Prompted Public Disapproval
An Atchison Globe note argues that a crying infant in a public setting should not blame the mother who may be trying to hush it. It urges readers not to compare with their own baby years and to refrain from harsh judgment.
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Atchisog Globe
Miracle Cure Promises with New Discovery in Ind
Dr Kings New Discovery praised by Marion Stuart for curing Mrs. Rena J Stout of Consumption in Cam Mack Indiana. Patient weighed 16 pounds at diagnosis and reportedly gained 37 pounds after using the remedy. Offers trial bottles free at Handy Matthews drug store with 5 cents and 1.00 price tag claimed.
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Rena J. Stout
Cammack
Ind
Marion Stuart
Muncie
Orktown
Legyves For Womens Gaiters Recall Ancient Customs
A geographic journal notes Pu Yuan Pen jen women in the Shan states wear cloth gaiters as a key, though subtle, costume element along with hooded jackets and knee length white trousers. Ancients linked similar gaiters to marrying rites, with Akkas of the Wont tribe showing comparable gear and unclear meaning.
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Shan States
Carthage
Geographical Journal
One Hundred Dollars for Deafness Cure Claim
Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as the only cure for deafness caused by catarrh. The circular claims nine out of ten deafness cases stem from mucous inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It promises a $100 reward for any case not cured, urging readers to buy and mail for circulars.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
C. Say
Tapier Buckeye Pile Ointment Promises Relief
An advertisement claims Tapier's Buckeye Pile Ointment cures stubborn hemorrhoid cases. It notes prices of 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents for a tube, sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Tapier
Prige
Graham Drug Co
Nuat's Cure Promises Quick Relief For Skin Ailments
Advert says Nuat's Cure treats ringworm tetter itching piles eczema with fast, effective relief. Money refunded if it fails. Price not specified.
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Nuat
Cure for Cholera Infantum Never Known to Fail
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio reports a neighbor infant cured of cholera infantum after two days using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She states it never fails when used as directed and notes it is sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Graham Drug Co
Warre's Creay VermiraGe tonic for chills and worms
Warre's Creay VermiraGe not only expels worms but acts as a tonic and a permanent cure for chills and fever in children. Price 25c. Graham Drug Co.
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Warre
Graham Drug Co
Hold Your Order for Fruit Trees Until You See Me
A representative from a large nursery announces a hold on fruit tree orders until a meeting with the buyer. The note emphasizes the seller as the biggest and most relevant supplier in the region and promises direct handling.
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United Can
Deafness Cure boosts funding for free ear drum institute
A wealthy donor, cured of deafness by Dr Nicholsons Artificial Ear Drums, gave $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute in New York to supply free Ear Drums to deaf people unable to pay. Address 12058 The Nicholson Institute 780 Eighth Avenue New York.
Subscriptions Offered for the Republic Newspaper
Note invites readers to renew or start a subscription to the Republic. Contact O. W. Kino, agent, at the Post Office Building for details and sign up.
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O. W. Kino, Agt
Post Office Building
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Health Restoration
The advertisement claims thousands cured for health and happiness by Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It urges trials for lung trouble and chronic coughs, stating many hopeless cases improved. Each bottle is warranted with money refund if not beneficial, sold by Graham Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Graham Drug Co
Five Loads of Stove Wood on Subscription
A subscription service offers five loads of stove wood and asks who will bring the first load. The note seeks the name of the person delivering the initial delivery.
Farmers Face Common Wounds Healed by Ballard’s Liniment
Residents on rural farms are prone to cuts, burns, and bruises that heal quickly when Ballard's Snow Liniment is promptly applied. Available for 26 and 5a cents at Graham Drug Co.
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Ballard
Graham Drug Ce
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Jas. M. Wood
Jo."w. Akin
N. J. Timmons
J.B. Parsons
Barion , Wallace
H.C. Williams
E. Simpson
Por Justice of Peace
R.C. Adams
Cas Beckham and Family
Proffit
C. M. Proffitt
Midway
Eugene Logan
Belknp
W. H. Cloud
Murray
Ben Waters
Reeves
C.G. King
H. James
Jno. E. Morrison & Co
Lenlahan
Loty
Fort
Lucy DeLong
Denman & Sons
G. C. Shearer
W. A. Rutherford
F. L. Thomas
Young
Foard County
D. ©. Brooks
Salem
Stephenville
Miss Neblett
Cme
William Gould
Drummond Farm
Miller Bend
the Ladies of the Methodist
R. C. Adams
Jno. B. Morrison & Co
Jno, E. Morrison ,& Co
Hunt’s Lightning Oil
The
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