Local notices and ads echo Graham area life
The page lists money to loan on Young County real estate at reasonable rates, ice cream and lemonades at Twait’s Bakery by the U.S. Court House, and Cas. Bigham attorney ads. It notes Uncle Joe Ratliff’s hail damage comment, marble dealer C. N. Robinson visiting Graham, and local photographs price list. Also mentions Miss Mary Harding visiting Mrs. Cornish.
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Young County
Twait’s Bakery
U.S. Court House
Ferry for Sale by J N Bellamy
Local notice offers the EZville ferry for cash or good stock. Prospective buyers are invited to call and inspect the business arrangement offered by J N Bellamy.
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Ezville
J. N. Bellamy
P Grow to Preach at Beckhran Hall Sunday
Ela RE Grow will preach at Beckhran Hall next Sunday morning and evening, delivering two services for parishioners and visitors.
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Ela
RE. P. Grow
BeckHran Hall
Road Overseers urged to repair Young County roads
Citizens complain about road conditions and the grand jury may intervene next month. County Attorney Putere A. Martin advises using the full five days allowed by law to fix the roads and seek Commissioners Court funds if needed. Also an ad urges dental exams at Marr H. Cursin’s office.
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Young County
Commissioners Court
Putere A. Martin
Continuance Granted in Williams and Wilkerson Case at Jacksboro
The State vs Wm Williams and Verner Wilkerson in Jacksboro was continued last Monday on the State's motion due to the absence of Denver Killion now reportedly in New Mexico. Other witnesses 40 or 50 appeared. defendants opposed the continuance but it was granted as a matter of right.
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Wm. Williams
Verner Wilkerson
Jacksboro
Denver Killion
New Mexico
Death notice and social items from a small town
The paper notes the death of Harve Stewart’s child last Sunday and urges prompt settlement of debts by indebted acquaintances to J. E. Ryus. It also mentions Miss Mellie Brooks visiting Graham, and promotes Baby Buggies at W. F. Gorrisson's with a brief social tone.
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Harve Stewart
Grasshoppers Depart South Bend Head North
Robt. Goode of South Bend reports grasshoppers have left South Bend and moved north as observed in Graham. Also notes Nice Cloth Shoes priced 75 cents a pair sold by H. T. Shumaker & Son.
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H. T. Shumaker & Son’s
Robt. Goode
South Bend
Graham
Grasshoppers
Desolate Sunday Dims Attendance in Graham Area
Graham was almost deserted last Sunday as residents either skipped town to attend church activities at Jacksboro or joined a camp meeting at Upper Tonk drawing local participants and visitors.
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Graham
Jacksboro
Upper Tonk
Starr firm changes hands in Wearnerror business
A. F. Starr & Co. retires its senior member A. F. Starr, with D. Hartnett & Co. taking over the business from July 1 1889 in Wearnerror Texas. Debts to the firm are payable to C. D. Hartnett & Co. and Mr Starr remains a member of the new firm. Local notices mention Rev Bond’s revival in Jacksboro and Miss Bettie Taylor visiting Henrietta.
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Wearnerrorp
Texas
A. F. Starr
A. T. Starr & Co
Co. D
A. F. Starr & CO
Grasshopper scare ends as crops face new market troubles
The nearby community notes the grasshopper scare is over but farmers now face trouble selling crops at market. Citizens voice concerns over prices and demand, seeking relief measures.
Round Trip Excursion Tickets Offered to Summer Resorts
The M. E. and T. Railway announces sale of Round Trip Excursion Tickets to all Summer Resorts North East and Southeast. For rates maps and time tables contact G. F. Thomas Ticket Agent Henriott Texas.
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M. E. & T. Railway
G. F. Thomas
Henriott
Texas
Local notes and short items from Archer County region
A compilation of quirky town items referencing the lawn tennis club, a prosecuting officer W. B. Houston, grand jury meeting in August, privacy of a court case, camp meetings, Presbyterians planning a fence, Leapens newspaper praise, Archer County Progress status, Jack County witnesses, warm week, tennis regimentals, and a brief on a upcoming District Court term.
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W. B. Houston
The
Leapens
Texas
Fort Worth
Archer County Progress
Bonnie
Jack County
Postal service glitch delays reach Fort Worth and Dallas papers
The Fort Worth and Dallas newspapers failed to arrive twice in ten days. The postmaster will take proper steps to locate the dereliction and fix the mail delivery issue.
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Fort Worth
Dallas
Safe Investment in Dr King’s New Discovery
A guaranteed safe plan promises relief or a return of purchase price. Consumers can buy a bottle from J. E. Ryus' drug store and try Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat lung chest ailments. Free trial battles offered at the same drug store.
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Dr. King
J. E. Ryus
Caution In the Premises and a Sewing Machine Pitch
A Sunday debate between a minister and Deacon ends with advice to parishioners to buy the Ligur Running New Home Sewing Machine. The exchange emphasizes timing and prudence in purchases during uncertain weather.
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Dominic
Gopery's Lady's Book August Issue Promises Fashion and Arts
The August issue of Gopery's Lady's Book showcases a stylish edition with a strong table of contents. It features prose and poetry, a substantial women's department with fashion plates and dressmaking directions, and emphasizes subscriber value at two dollars with a fifteen cent sample request to Goory's Lady's Book in Philadelphia.
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Gopery
Goory
Phila
The Old Homestead July Issue Praised In Savannah
The July number of The Old Homestead published at Savannah Georgia by Davis Bros. has been received and praised for its varied yet interesting contents. It includes continued stories sketches poems a child’s page a puzzle department and six pages of music. The magazine is handsomely printed among the ablest edited and cheapest publications of its kind. It has twenty four large pages and a fifty cent annual subscription. Davis Bros Savannah Ga will send samples on request.
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Savannah
Davis Bros
Local Drugstore Ad Praises King’s New Discovery Remedies
A Kansas druggist declares years of selling Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with universal satisfaction. He guarantees results and offers refunds if not satisfactory. Signed J E Ryus Druggist.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
J. E. Ryus
Alliance Gin to Buy McLoud Mill in Graham
Directors of the Alliance Gin met in the Graham county courthouse Tuesday to finalize the purchase of the McLoud mill. They paid 500 dollars and will install machinery for a first class cotton gin. Subscriptions funded the machinery and a roller mill is planned later. The project, long desired, has strong local support and seeks early completion.
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Allance Gin
Court House
Graham
Bunker Hill Notes Local Happenings and Plans
Heat and drouth affect the countryside as several families report sickness. Sunday school at Upper Tank thrives while a camp meeting led by Revs. Daniel and Whittenburg grows. Upper Tank school starts July 29 under W. C. Griffith. Mundell makes notable molasses. Farmers Alliance plans to run McLoud mill and install a first class cotton gin and Roller Mill. Citizens urged to join Alliance and push uniform school books countywide. FRANK.
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T. M. Sitton
Wm. Blackwood
Little Mary Rachel
Upper Tank
Daniel
Whittenburg
W. C. Griffith
J. A. Mundell
Farmers Alliance
McLoud
Frank
Archer City Visit Sparks City’s Wit in 1930s Tale
The Archer County Progress recalls a witty remark about Graham and Archer City revealing how visitors, once thirty-five miles away, struggled to find the town. The tale notes residents’ curiosity and the novelty of outsiders arriving that winter, inviting others to come see them.
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Archer County
Graham
Archer City
Local printing urged for Whitesboro business
The Whitesboro and Graham communities are urged to avoid Galveston printing services. The advisory says duplicating printing locally saves money, supports nearby institutions, and strengthens local business by keeping work and profits at home.
Loan offers from McPuarm & Akin at Court House
Plainspoken advice invites readers to explore loans and land investments with McPuarn & Akin, promising straightforward terms, no red tape, and one to several years on an interest plan without heavy commissions.
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McPuarn & Akin
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. B. Gant
Cas
Bigham
U. S. Court House
Joe’’ Ratliff
Belknap
Tar Leaper
C. N. Robinson
Weatherford
Tombstones, &Co
Robinson
M. H
Mary Harding
Mrs. Cornish
R. G. Graham & Co
J. KE. Ryus
Werger’s
W. T. Ditto
Barnard & Co
Weyer’s
D. R. Akin
John B. Girand
Jimmie Wood
West
Mr. A. Looney
Brushy
J. B. Norris
Jacksboro Court
Weyer’ S
E. W. Johnson
Call
W. F. Gorressen
Prof. Aston
Ferry For Sale
Marr. H. Cursin
W. F. Gorrisson’s
Fish Creek
Observer
Rev. Bond
Arlington
Bettie Taylor
P. M. Stine
Henrietta
Leapan
Yaas
Mer A
Alliance Gin
Bunker Hill
Whitesboro
Galveston
Cas. C. Brana
Young
Federal
Bey
Beckham
C. W. Johnson
Young and
Beckham Brick
Phlete A. Martin
Graham, Young Co
Matt. H. Cuts
Old Post Office
J. W. Gallaher
Ryus’ Drug Store
R. N. Price
Bee Willce
Rous’ Drug Store
W. W. James
Garrett & Matkin’s Drug Store
J. W. Wadley
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