Battle With Comanches Ends In Deaths At Home
An account from Granbury Graphic-Democrat recalls a violent encounter where Chuma the war chief and his band attacked a family at their Texas home near the Brazos. Father and sons fought off the attackers with gunfire and bow, killing several Indians as they fled. The group endured a night of guard duty and eerie signals before the invaders departed.
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Chuma
Camp Cooper Agency
Texas
Father
Jim
Live Oak
George
Emmett
Briar
Brazos River
Chester
Myself
Sal
Liberty Bell Arrival Draws Thundering Welcome in San Francisco
A large crowd greeted the Liberty Bell in San Francisco amid top hats and police as it arrived from Philadelphia after a century tour began July 5. Exposition officials expect the bell to stay through December 10 before returning to Philadelphia via Arizona and Texas.
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San Franscisco
Cal
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Arizona
Texas
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Pazo Ointment Promises Quick Piles Relief
The advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT will refund money if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. The first application is said to give ease and rest, promising noticeable relief.
Resolution urging amendment to increase Supreme Court to five judges
At a Young County Bar Association meeting resolutions urged adoption of a constitutional amendment to expand the Supreme Court from three to five judges. The group cited judges per district growth since 1876, court crowding, and relief at nominal cost, urging a July 24 election vote in Young County for Section No. 2. C. W. Johnson chaired, Fred T. Arnold secretary.
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Young County Bar Association
Supreme Court
State Bar Association
Young County
Unclaimed Letters at Graham Post Office
The list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Graham post office for the week ending Wednesday July 21 includes Watkins D B Black Mattie Black H FP Advertised when requesting letters says Advertised N S Farmer Postmaster per J G W
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Graham Post Office
Watkins
D. B. Black
Mattie. Black
H. FP
N. S. Farmer
Lost Gold Lavalier Tied in Handkerchief Corner
A gold lavalier lost two weeks ago on the streets, tied in a ladies' handkerchief corner. Finder should return it to this office for a reward or acknowledgment.
Five-room house with barn and garden for sale
Five-room house in good condition with large barn and garden near the square offers sensible value. Water supply adequate, location convenient. contact C. W. Dolimson for details.
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C. W. Dolimson
Leo Frank Attacked by Fellow Prisoner at Milledgeville
Leo M Frank at Milledgeville State Prison was stabbed in the throat by fellow inmate Creen Or en a life term murder convict. Frank’s condition is serious but not fatal, with physicians noting heavy blood loss and ongoing care after the dormitory attack. Creen admitted the act calling it a misjudgment and was placed in solitary confinement.
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Grove
Phagan
Frank
William Or ¥En
Dreen
Smith
Creen
State Farm
Warden Smith
Dues Requested for Oak Grove Cemetery Fund
Notice to Oak Grove Cemetery supporters to pay dues to secretary KE. S. Graham or Beckham National Bank as treasury is empty. Mrs. E. Mabry serves as president. Suitcase found owner requested at Leader office.
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Oak Grove Cemetery
KE. S. Graham
Beckham
E. Mabry
Druggist Claims Quick Cure Promise for Piles
An advertisement offers a remedy that supposedly refunds money if it fails to cure piles within six to eleven days. The claim states the first use provides relief from itching and restlessness.
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Telephone No
Olney
Olney-Graham Auto Line
Watson & Lunsford, Proprietors
Jlney
Yates Hotel
Olney and
Dorman House
Graham
Orth
Newcastle
Graham Electric CO
W. F. Babb
Bar Association Meets
C. W. Johnson
Fred T. Arnold
Lavalier
Leo Frank
Milledgeville, Ga
Leo M. Frank
Mary
Ness
West Side of Square
Graham, Texas
Arnold & Arnold
C. Boone Taliaferro
John £. Morrison
S. W
Ind
Henderson’s Wagon Yard
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
M. H. Chism
Pythian Hall
Wm. Johnson & CO
M. D. Brown
A. L. Brantley
Stamford
W. E. Baker
Graham, Texan
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