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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
7
Local paper from July 30, 1908 notes the St Louis Restaurant as a popular dining choice, with mentions of visitors Will Gay from True and Vick Keller from South Bend. Local notices include rooms for rent, travel from Stamford and Comanche, and health trips to Vineyard. Several residents visit family in Oklahoma and nearby towns. Repairs and local business ads appear, including Snoddy’s Variety Store and Young County Abstract & Title Co.
W L Howry reports city water in the Union Wagon Yard is preferred over mineral ter in Graham. Mrs Iva Willman of Oak iff visits sister Mrs S Handy in the city. Rev Edwin Wickens of Dal preaches at the Episcopal church last night.
On the streets of Graham a Cameo Stick Pin is missing with a reward offered. Furnished rooms to let by the week or month at reasonable rates. Homer Mayes of East Third Street. Lawrence McLaren is seriously ill at his home in the Henry apel community. Larry Pratt visited from Plinsville last Tuesday regarding the old soldiers reunion to be held on the Clearfork on the 12, 18, and 14 of August.
Just received Velie buggies in all styles and shapes at Gra ham Hardware Co. Large stock noted with various models and finishes available for immediate purchase.
Mr. McAmes was brought to own Wednesday suffering with kidney affliction and is under care of Dr. Gant at the accident Hotel annex. W. L. Wisenbaker from Indian Territory with Eld J. H. Lisher, Marion Henderson and others head to Gundy Texas for the annual session of St Zion Primitive Baptist Association starting tomorrow.
An advertisement proclaims Ballard's Snow Liniment heals aches burns scalds and muscular soreness for the whole family. Available in 25 50 and 100 cent sizes from Lord by B S Doty and Co.
Adults $7.00 and $5.00 for grave digging services advertised by K. Naker at Bh Boor Cemetery. The notice urges prompt fulfillment of orders for ribstones and reseating the Cisco marble.
A four year old boy nearly died from severe dysentery. Two doctors abandoned hope, but Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. The testimonial from William H Strolong of Carbon Hill Alabama praises the remedy as life saving for children, to be given with castor oil per directions. Sold by all druggists.
Miss Aytchie Chism with Miss Mamie Johnson entertained Tuesday in honor of Miss Mildred Eaton and Miss Lucile Eaton of Thorp Springs. Attendees included Addie Kidwell Camille Handy Lucile McJimsey Eadie Garrett Jean Burns Gladys Burns Luella Hollingsworth Bess Graham Corrinne Gallaher Mazelle Morrison Lucile Eaton Mildred Eaton and Mamie Johnson. A salad course was served and prizes went to Lucile Eaton and Eddie Garrett. Prize cards featured pen and ink sketches of a college girl.
A group of committee members at Goose Neck picnic on July 15 expresses gratitude through the Leader for the excellent manner in which F. M. Berry and J. M. Posey cooked the meat. Signed by J. W. Jones and the committee(teemen).
After years of bad stomach trouble and heavy spending on medicines, Samuce Boyer of Folsom Iowa states his wife benefited greatly from Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He notes continued use and overall effectiveness. The medicine is sold by all druggists with free samples.
Last Wednesday afternoon M Arthur Moore and Miss Alta Cody were married with Rev Clarke officiating. The bride, a popular teacher, is noted as estimable, and the groom as a worthy, noble young man.
Silas Valentine, son of S. M. Valentine from the Ivan community, died of typhoid fever at Fort Worth last Tuesday morning. His brother George left on Tuesday morning’s train to attend the funeral, held in Fort Worth yesterday evening.
At the bride's parents residence two miles north of town, Albert O. Smith and Ruth Casburn wed at 7 30 with Rev. R Lindsey officiating. Few intimate guests attended. Ruth, raised in Graham, has many friends. The groom is noted for good character and respected by colleagues. The Leader wishes them lasting happiness.
In 1872 a major diarrhoea outbreak led to Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claimed to outpace rival treatments for thirty-five years, expanding nationwide and abroad. Nine of ten druggists reportedly recommend it despite other profitable medicines. It is sold by all druggists.
C D Brewton thanks for Elberta peaches reports a Baptist protracted meeting at Rocky Mound closing last Sunday July 26 with five conversions and eight additions. Rev Sanford of Grapevine led the meeting and on the final night Rev H A Thompson of Aledo preached a sermon Brewton calls the finest in Young county.
An advertisement claims a golden wedding shows longevity and warns a lazy liver. It urges keeping Ballard's Herbine in the house and taking it when the liver is inactive. The ad prices at 50 cents per bottle and lists B. H. Doty & Co. as the seller.
For sale on easy terms. 160 acres of land seven miles east of Graham with 65 acres in cultivation and the balance in pasture. Features a three room box house, tank and good well. See G C Masey, owner, Graham, Texas.
Lost between Graham and the McCan bridge a stash of quilts and blankets tied with a leather strap. Finder should notify Henry McCan Murry Texas. Hunt's Cure is advertised as a universal itching remedy promising relief from a single application and cure for any one case.
Rev A C Parker and a singer will begin a protracted meeting at True on Wednesday before the Fifth Sunday in August. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
An old time advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Salve claiming it soothes itching and smarting from skin diseases with instant relief. Priced at 25 cents, available for sale by all vendors.
Born to Dr and Mrs W M Terrell last Sunday July 26 a boy. George Hollings worth of Dallas visiting old folks here this week. Mildred and Esther Baughn send beans watermelon squash this week. F B Thigpen renewed the Leader for his son J T Thigpen of Hughes Springs Texas. Rev T E Cannedy returned from Eliasville after a successful revival and may go to Spring Creek to conduct a revival for Bro Baugh.
A gray mare about 16 hands high, thin in build, slightly sore back, shod all around with new shoes behind, was reported missing from Graham on July 28. Notify Petty Hallam & Co. of sightings or location.
Eliasville Cornet Band will provide music for the Confederate Reunion near Eliasville on August 12 13 and 14 committees expect to surpass prior efforts with a three day program Grounds are being rearranged placing the grand stand more centrally and efforts focus on crowd comfort and enjoyment.
The area reports hot sunny days loading cotton toward a bumper crop with rain could help. Health is good and residents are optimistic. Rev. Higgins of Briar Branch preached a sermon at Bro Crawford’s home last Sunday at 4 PM. Mr and Mrs Dick McCoy travel for a month visiting Nolan and Brown counties. Bro Atchison’s protracted meeting starts Briar Branch on the second Sunday in August at 8 PM.
Resolutions of respect from Hall of Farmer Lodge No 676 A F and A M honoring W D Fisher who joined Auburn Lodge No 166 on March 2 1908 and died May 1 1908. The document commends his exemplary life and service to the craft family church and community and orders minutes and notices sent to his family and two newspapers.
Marion Harland Janet Hill and Sarah Tyson Rover, three well known cooking authorities, unanimously back Cottolene for fat in cooking. They praise it as satisfying healthier than lard and cheaper, with one third less required.
In Texas alcalie spots where cotton dies occur locally and are often caused by Root Rot rather than soil alkalinity. Bulletin from the Agricultural Department explains the disease and methods for control. Copies are free on request to Tom M. Marks Special Agent Jacksboro Texas.
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