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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1884

Page

3

Local Officials Named for County Services slate

The record lists candidates for public offices including State Senate Temple Houston and District Clerk Mays. It cites several names such as W. T. Bunger M. D. Wallace Chas. E. F. Auburg J. G. Hill W. M. Matthews C. P. Benson Robt. Hollingsworth J. W. Wadley and John Taylor for County Judge.

Mays. Gay Provstumadsey Jon Convelit Eit Vines ‘Welton W. T. Bunger M. D. Wallace

Local Notices And Political Endorsements In Young County

A reader reminder notes subscribers in arrears. The shorry outfit offers pipes and cigars. Floyd Shock is announced as candidate for District and County Clerk, praised for experience in the Clerk’s office. The Finley petition to Gov Ireland favors him for District Attorney.

L. J. Bowkus Floyd Shock Young County Shock Friends of O. E. Finley Gov. Ireland Atte

Death of District Attorney Brim Shocks Young County

The town mourns the sudden death of District Attorney John F. Brim after a brief illness near Chappel Hill Tennessee. Brim, a respected lawyer and former county attorney, had lived in Graham over six years and was beloved by many. His funeral will be near his birthplace as relatives endure grief. The notice also mentions local political announcements, business ads, and community updates amid the loss.

Lanham Refess Imany Congress Sam Laham John F. Brim Chappel Hill Tenn Brim Unwin Mountain Lodge Knights of Honor Young County John Taylor Davis & Crain Guss Brack Weatherford G.G. Wagner Graham Callahan County Commissioners Court Ayer

Greeley survivors found by relief ships off Smith's Sound

The Greeley relief expedition located eight survivors, seven men and Lieut Greeley, near Cape Sabine. The Thetis and Bear rescued them after starvation and harsh conditions. Ellison died July 8 after frost bite treatment. Others listed per signals from St Johns Newfoundland. Public notice appended: Graham City Mills will stop grinding hard wheat after July 1.

Washington Navy St. Johns Greeley Brainard Fredericks Long Ellison Bieberback Connell Thetis Bear Cape Sabine Smith’s Sound God Haven N. F Stannard Birderbick Myself Camp Clay Cross Christianser Lynn Rice Lockwood Jewel Edwards Ellis Rolston Whistler Israel Kissinglenburg Henry Bender Pavy Gardiner Schneider Fort Conger Victoria Head Cocked Hat Island Kane’s Sea Baird Inlet Cape Isabella Sabine Cocked Hat Smith Sound Lit Hieton Island Garlington Isabella Schley Emory Upper Navajok Melville Sound Cape York Yale Esquimaux Graham City Mills

Advertising prospectus for successful edition by Goodrich

Agents wanted for authentic edition of his life with cooperation from Goodrich. Largest cheapest best and elegantly illustrated. Costs more per copy to manufacture than rival works. outsells ten to one. A profit of over $50 in one day reported by an agent. Free liberal terms and quick start. Send 25 cents for portage and outfit and large prospectus book. H Halerr and Co Portland Maine.

Waiien Goodrich Portage H. HaLerr & Co Portland Maine

Estray notices for horses and stock posted

Taken up by W W Howard and D W Russell with owners named before local justices. Listings include a sorrel horse branded SH left shoulder about 15 hands high aged 5 or 6. a black stallion brand SOX left hip about 16 hands. a bay stallion 14 hands branded left thigh aged 4. five unbranded head of stock including a bay mare 13 hands, a gray yearling filly, a red town filly, a dark mare 14 hands aged 4, and a yearling horse colt. Total value estimated at 150 dollars. Owner CHAS O mare C F Graham. July 10.

W. W W. Howard P. H. Benson J. Pa D. W. Russel W. J. Hughes J. P Pre Llack

Why He Reformed A Town Drunkard Tells His Change After Seeing His Children

A townsman known as a heavy drinker recounts his reform after a near moral wakeup. He explains his half drunken craving and a moment with his children that moved him to vow never to drink again. He recalls passing the old bottle and choosing sobriety for his family.

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Jessie Becomes Jessica and a Sister’s Letter Confusion

A San Francisco Call item recounts a young Oakland man who sent his sister Jessie to a fashionable ladies’ seminary. After a year he admires her restraint until a letter arrives signed Jessica. He replies with a playful mix up of affectionate terms and odd names before the sister signs Jessie.

Oakland Jessie Jessica Maryica Gorgica Santa Cruz Mountains Mandica Samica San Francisco

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. T. Lanham State Senate Temple Houston Chas E. F. Auburg J. G. Hill W. M. Matthews C. P. Benson Robt. Hollingsworth J. W. Wadley Me E Local Matters Rt. Lanham Ader Dallas Meisterhans A. W. Greeley Arc- Explorer M.D Wallace Marion Crozier & Gorrisson Singer Granama Texas oMce Dr. Bremer BurKkerr & Rvrvs Estray Mare C.F. Graham Ise W.C. Beckham & Son Awker Banker G.B. Jewell Company THE C. B. Jewell Company Graham Texas Sam Onco Montague Northwest Kansas
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