Local notes from city visitors and market updates
Local notes list residents and visitors including M M Burris from True E B Norman and Chas Gay in Fort Worth Oliver Loving from Loving ranch and T T Doyle from Olney Geo White of Fish Creek and Alford Wright from Artesia New Mexico join readers Also mentions oats prices guidance from Wichita Elevator and market by Brick Beef Market plus staff changes and a former foreman returning August 1st May include Annie Ellis returning to Haskell and Rev W H McCullough visiting from Eliasville.
Local Residents Plan Short Trips and Subscriptions
W C Barnum renewed his father's Leader subscription after a pleasant call Monday. J G Slater and family left for an old settlers reunion near Millsap, Parker county, staying a week or ten days. Mrs Jo W Akin and her children visited Bonham with sister Mrs B L Adams. Judge Akin accompanied them to Fort Worth. A J N Timmons reports health improvements for his wife and son Gordon and daughter-in-law at Folsom New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Barnum
the Leader
J. G. Slater
Millsap
Parker County
J. N. Timmons
Gordon
Folsom, N. M
A. O. Hefner
Ethel Virginia
Farmer
Mr. Hefner
Stephens County
Rock Island Sleeper to Denver from Dallas and Fort Worth
The Rock Island will operate a through Sleeping Car to Denver daily from June 3, leaving Dallas at 7:00 p.m. and Fort Worth at 9:00 p.m., arriving in Denver at 8:30 the next morning. Very low tourist rates apply. full details are available by writing PuiL. Auer, G.P. & T.A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Denver
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Puil
Money to Loan on Land by R F Arnold Attorney
Money to loan on land for a long time at a low rate of interest or extend vendor lien notes. Will furnish 1 2 of the purchase price on improved farms. Call on terms. R F Arnold Atty.
Favorite Prescription and tonic for women’s health
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is promoted as a health restoring nervine for women who are worn out or debilitated. It claims to ease nervous symptoms, insomnia, and anxiety, and to cure obstinate cases of female weakness and pelvic issues. The ad touts roots from American forests and urges readers to contact Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
New Time Card Trains Run Daily to Dallas Passengers Only
New time card shows daily passenger service through to Dallas on a straight passenger train. Local freight remains separate and does not run on Sundays. Graham arrivals and departures listed: arrival 4 00 pm leaves 7 00 am. Local notes mention J D Gilfillan agent and visitors including Fred O Neale, J B Lirey with daughter Bonnie, and A O Hefner with Ethel Virginia visiting Stephens county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Graham
J.D. Gilfillan, Agt
Mrs Keen Returns Home After Staying With Mother
Mrs C L Keen, visiting her mother Mrs E C Turner at Center Ridge the past week, returned to her home at Farmer Tuesday evening. She was met by her husband who brought in cattle Monday to ship to northern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Keen
E. C. Turner
Center Ridge
Farmer
Grahem Market Chicken Prices and Market Note
Prices for CHICKEN MARKET show Choice Hens per dozen at 2.75 dollars and Fryers at 2.25 dollars with a note that there was no market. Prices guaranteed until the next issue by F. M. Burker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Burkerr
Tombstones and Grave Digging Services Offered by W E Baker
The Cisco Marble Works rep offers prompt tombstones and restoration for graves at Oak Grove Cemetery. Grave digging rates listed as adults six dollars and children four dollars, with contact for W E Baker, sexton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisco Marble Works
W. E. Baker
Sexton Oak Grove Cemetery
Proffitt In Denver Visit Report August 1906 Letter
Proffitt writes from Denver Colorado dated July 18 1906 saying they arrived at ten this morning after leaving Fort Worth on the 16th at 10 PM. He notes prosperity crop prospects good grass ample and population up with much land cultivated. He plans to proceed to Salt Lake and possibly Colorado Springs and mountains for prospecting. He mentions breakfast with Mrs W O Clark and daughter at Simon. He nixes long letters due to sightseeing and promises to report a rich mine if found. He signs off at sixty years old with best wishes to the Leader and its readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Leaper
Fort Worth
Salt Lake
Denver City
J. W. Proffitt
Salt Lake City Visit Described By Traveling Writer
A travel note from Salt Lake City Utah dated July 20 1906 recounts arrival at midnight and two days stay with snow covered scenery clean streets wide sidewalks and snow water in gutters. The writer praises the city views from the observation car and reflects on irrigation farming and the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains while remarking on meeting Texans and the value of travel lessons. He signs as Jno W Proritr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Denver
Interst
Northwest
Younge County
Texas
Simon
the Elks
Pacific Coast
Money to Loan On Land or to Purchase Vendor Lien Notes
R C McPaam Notary Public advertises money to loan on land or to purchase vendor lien notes. The Rock Island rock crusher is installed at Greathouse station and operating on the main line, with work trains repairing the track between Bridgeport and Vineyard. ballast to connect the branch to the main line is discussed as potentially economical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Greathouse
Bridgeport
Vineyard
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Ad praising Chamberlain's remedy for bowel complaints. Claims perfect reliability in severe cases and notes sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doty & Co’s
M.M. Burris
True
E. B. Norman
Chas. Gay
Oliver Loving
Loving Ranch
T. T. Doyle
Olney
Geo. White
Fish Creek
Wichita
R. F. Tipton
Montague County
I. T. Gilmer
Tocapola, Miss
Mrs. H. L. Morrison
Alford Wright
Artesia
New Mexico
S. M. Lamons
W. H. McCullough
Eliasville
Washburn & Henry
W. F. Perselley
Collinco
Annie Ellis
Haskell
CA Storta
Alway
Rock Island Sleeper
Colorado
R. F. Arnold, Atty
Dr. Pierce
Fred O’neal
Breckinridge
J. B. Lirey
Birmingham
Alabama
Miss Bonnie
Dakin
Bryson
Jacksboro
Astoria
Rowan
Grahem Market
Chicken Market
Proffitt
Salt Lake City
Utah
Rocky Mountains
Jno. W. Proritr
Ar Gina Weer
J.B. Norris Hardware
Eneral Line
Baaleme
Fawn Bueaies
Ele
Moon Brothers’ Buggies
Moon Brothers
J.B. Norris Hardware Company
R. C. McPaam
H. T
White Sewing Machine CO
Cleveland
John E. Morrison & CO
Carlton
P. Carlton
New Orleans
San Francisco
California
Southern Pacific Steamship Line
New York
Havana
Memphis
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Chicago
Jos. Hellen
Gen. Pass. Agt
Houston
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