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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
5
Local Notes from July 23 1908 lists homes for rent by Young County Abstract & Title Co and ads for Star Market St. Louis Restaurant and Graham Hardware Co. Also mentions Akers of Eliasville meetings, local visits by residents to Dallas Greenville and Bridgeport, farm sales on easy terms, buggy sales, and Cheatham's Chill Tonic advertising its 20 year claim of cures. Multiple named individuals and towns are cited.
The Sunday Schools of Young County plan a two day convention at Graham on Aug 16 17 in the Presbyterian church. W E Wiggins state Sunday School official will attend with talks and data useful to Sunday School workers. A testimonial from C M Johnson Louisville Ky commends Hunts Cure as a guaranteed remedy for many skin diseases and itching.
We are buying the best beeves the country affords and there fore furnish the best beef. Stak MARKET. We can handle a few good horse or mule teams as a part of cash payment on a farm or un improved tract. Young County Abstract & Title Co.
A vintage classified style puff promotes a wide range of buggies and hacks at Graham Hardware Co. Featuring rubber, steel, open, and various sizes with flexible pricing to attract buyers.
A message from C. W. RaASuURE to Young County voters explains his school closed late and prevents a county wide canvass. He expresses appreciation for support and openness to meeting residents when possible.
Take a vacation and visit outdoors but carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is almost certain to be needed and cannot be obtained on trains or ships. For sale by all druggists.
Mr and Mrs J W Fulps entertained Friday evening with a Guessing Contest in honor of Miss Emily Fulps of Lockhart The prize went to Mr Will Sanders of Dallas with Mr Robert McJimsey receiving the booby prize Refreshments were served to a group including Miss Tunnel Collier Christine Yates Lara Norman Mable Flint Josie Parsons Sue Cunning ham Emily Fulps and others from Dallas Bridgeport and Fort Worth
Two cars showcase wrought iron buggies catching attention at local display. Shoppers view vintage designs, noting craftsmanship and potential price range as enthusiasts compare models.
R. J. Mayher of 406 South Clark Street Chicago endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil as the only kind to have for ten years. It cures cuts burns bruises sprains aches pains stings bites and also kills chiggers.
The notice lists a July 26 Sunday School Union program at the Tent, with 6 pm devotional by President, 6 15 address by Rev E V Spicer, 6 35 song, 6 40 discussion, 6 50 solo by Prof E M Dauthit, 6 55 announcements, and adjournment at 7. Also includes local ads: one hundred wrought iron buggies for sale, a safety note on burns with Ballard's Snow Liniment sold by B S Doty & Co, J O Wilson offering row binder services at Birch Ranch, and Young Co offering nipa houses on installment plans.
Advertisement notes a stock of dry goods and groceries offered for sale at cost in a good brick building with cheap rent. Instructions to apply at this office.
A vintage advertisement fragment promotes early shopping for buggies at Graham Hardware Company. It emphasizes the familiar slogan The Kind You Have Always Bought and invites readers to visit early to secure desired models. The clipped text reflects a mid century retail tone.
Mrs Karl Widmayer entertained the Episcopal guild at her home Saturday from 4 to 6 o clock. A few invited guests of honor attended. Ice cream and cake were served, and all present called it a very pleasant time. Mrs Widmayer proved an admirable hostess.
The Majestic range advertises a 50 percent reduction in fuel and labor costs. The claim positions the Majestic as a cost saver for buyers seeking lower operating expenses.
The Priscilla Club met last Tuesday with Mrs. Evans Mabry hosting twelve members present. Guests included Sam Dowdle Vick Gideon Matthews Holland of Belton Mce Harg of Thurber Morris McCain Widmayer. A call meeting is set for Friday July 24 at Mabry home with no visitors admitted. The club plans a future meeting next Tuesday with Mrs. McCarroll.
No 5497 presents a fragmented financial report with numbers such as 62,966.4 and 11,928 and 12,500 and 9,184 and 4,017 and 41,4 and 625.04 and other unreadable figures. The readable items imply a balance sheet style summary but lack coherent labels or dates.
A partial bank statement shows assets and liabilities including loans and discounts, U.S. bonds, cash items, and notes. It lists capital stock, surplus, profits, deposits, and dividends with figures around 1908. J. M. Norman signs as cashier with notary acknowledgment dated July 21, 1908.
Legislature proposes to amend Section 18 of Article 5 to divide each county into four county commissioner precincts and multiple justice precincts with elected officials, providing for later redistricting and per election terms. A $1000 appropriation funds submission to voters, with secretary of state attestation.
Legislative proposal to amend Article 7 Section 3 of the Texas Constitution sets aside a quarter of state occupation tax revenue and a $1 poll tax for public schools, adds an ad valorem tax up to 20 cents per $100, enables district formation, and authorizes additional district taxes for school maintenance in the six months of each year.
The Majestic Range is touted as the world’s best range with a 20 year guarantee. Graham Hon. Co. will stock Majestic Ranges in a few days and invite customers to see the product.
Parents and guardians may transfer children between county school districts on or before August 1 1908. Transfers possible within the county and across adjoining district lines when obstacles exist, but must end by the date. Signed Geo H McLaren County Judge and Ex Officio County Superintendent, Young County.
The Graham Independent District urges timely transfers for pupils before July 31. No transfers after that date. See Judge Geo McLaren by July 31 evening. he will handle the matter. Ep Gar McLendon, Superintendent.
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