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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
7
A Grove's Tasteless Chill remedy advertisement touts quinine and iron as an effective general tonic for malaria, chill and fever. It claims the tonic tastes mild since ingredients dissolve in the stomach acids and not the mouth, with a 50 cent guarantee by the local druggist.
A historic ad touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy for wounds burns ulcers and skin diseases with guaranteed druggist approval and prices of 25c 50c and 1 00. It also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine claiming it cures a cold in one day with E W Grove signature on every box.
October 28 1881 drew the largest Graham crowd as Jack Post was hanged after a failed commutation bid. The execution failed to break his innocence claim and ended in a prolonged strangulation. A New Year’s riot on January 1 1882 at the jail led to a brutal gunfight as the McDonalds escaped, wounding deputies and bystanders before they perished.
The defendants faced trial for the murders of Sam Murphee and Martin after a venue shift to the court house in the skies. They chose their death and met it without fear, while their fellow prisoner Jack Post awaits his fate as a warning to young readers about crime and lawfulness.
A reader urges The Leader editor to replace a vague Graham Fourth of July plan with a two or three day August rally in Graham aimed at moral uplift. The letter suggests inviting Anti Saloon League speakers and prohibitionist preachers to host a major event in Young County.
A change in the church meeting announces Dr. Bradford of Sherman as evangelist replacing Rev. J B Bowen and relocates the start to June 12. A Texas University thirtieth anniversary reunion program is set for June 8 to 10 with barbecue, speeches, alumni meeting, commencement, parades and a grand ball. fifteen thousand invitations prepared.
Community notice for a cemetery work day at Farmer cemetery on June 7. Volunteers are urged to bring hoes and rakes and attend a community dinner afterward. Everyone is invited.
The Baptist and Methodist Sunday schools in Murray will host a joint picnic Friday at Fish Creek Grounds two and a half miles southwest of Murray. A full program is planned for morning and evening and all are invited with baskets.
Tuesday noon is the latest we can accept advertising and Wednesday noon for local or reading matter. Early submissions help avoid late night work and keep the paper on schedule. Please send items as soon as possible to ease linotype operations and meet weekly deadlines.
The World claims a Democratic presidency and control of both Congress as a great war unfolds in Europe. It touts affordability and features of its thrice weekly edition at $1 per year, plus a combined offer with The Graham Leader for $1.65.
J A Setar and wife Mrs Mollican Ida Fos with R L Menck and Elmer McLaren and siblings gathered at the old home where Bob lives for a day of reunion. Boys laid down hoes and plows and enjoyed a big dinner Monday at the dining room with multiple tables. Cemetery gates closed to keep cows from entering Oakwood cemetery per Lady’s Cemetery president Mrs S R Crawford.
W. L. Kizer entertained at Mrs. J. H. Fisher's last Sunday with a bounteous dinner for Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Eddleman and Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes. Mrs. Eddleman provided piano selections that afternoon for the guests.
The band held its regular Friday night concert following church services last Friday night.
Norris Johnson Hardware advertises a selection of O-Cedar mops and floor polish on hand inviting women to call in and view the goods at the store.
The plan lists Briar Branch starting Friday night before the first Sunday in July Henry Chapel hosting Saturday before the second Sunday in July Salem Wednesday night before the Fourth Sunday in July Upper Tank Saturday night before the first Sunday in August Rocky Mound Wednesday night before the third Sunday in August All citizens invited to participate Pastor 8S. D. Cook announces more details later.
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