Knights Lodge Notices and Local Notes
Knights of Pythias and Corinthian Lodge items list meeting nights and officers. An editor’s travel note reports a visit to Dallas to hear Sam Jones and observations on North Texas cities and railroad prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M OF E. Corinthian Lodge
Knights
Pythias
Castle Hall
J. L. Moratsown
C. C. Z. A. Hoopsox
KR .S
Sam W Jones
Dallas
North
Texas
Ice cream festival hampered by hailstorm at courthouse
A hailstorm Thursday night disrupted the ice cream festival at the courthouse, but proceeds covered expenses despite bad weather. Local merchants advertise groceries and dress goods while noting sales and stock. community events include the Methodist district conference on June 28 and local prices on dry goods and clothing.
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Court House
Local Gasoline Prices At The Grocery Store
A fragmented note shows oil sellers tout No 1 grade fuel priced per gallon with discount terms offered by Guana Drug Co. The readable text hints at promotional pricing and consumer discounts for regular customers at a local shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poular
Guana Drue Co
Jacksboro Photographer to Return. Survey on Next Stage
J.C. Price of Jacksboro who photographed here last fall will return mid June. Engineers from the W M and N W quit work and moved toward Mineral Wells, possibly to extend the road to Graham this year. The survey is ready for graders and may resume soon with funds and labor, terminating about three miles south of Graham at the Gibson farm near Salt Creek.
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J.C. Price
Jacksboro
M. W
N. W
Graham
Gibson Farm
Salt Creek
J. N. Johnston
East Tennessee
Jo. W. Akin
Panhandle
Territory
L. J. Bower
Colorado
John T. Cunningham
Leaper
Bower
Cunningham
Mr. Bower
Vernon
M. A. Dyer
Decatur
Iil
Rothwell
Delta Sadler
Mineral Wells
Dr. Chism
Benbrook School Furnishing Co
W. O. Hicutower
Newell
Price
Orde
Eliasville
Bro. Goode
South Bend
Bro. Smith
Clear Fork
Jno. E. Hammack
Y. M. Edwards
Leila
Neva
Ivy Titus
E. P. Davis
Julius Ardis
Lloyd Kimble
Eastland
Whiskey” Creek
Jim Anderson
Graham and
Belknap
Frank Knight
Whiteleys
Tucker
Grandpa Whiteley
Hook
Old Belknap
Mexican War veteran’s bronze medal lost in Graham
Between the cemetery and court house or in the court yard a bronze medal with the name Eldredge G. Sibley found. A liberal reward will be paid on its return to E. G. Stairy. Also notes a railway contractor seeking housing in Graham for future work and a possible ice factory investment.
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Court House
Court Yard
Eldredge G. Sibley
Two year old heifers offered for return to owner
A notice offers two two year old heifers branded KE M A left side swallow fork right with left one white and red spotted and the other dark red and white brindle to editor. ownership claimed by H L Mitchell. Also remarks on bridge work delays, summer fabrics at G B Jewers, and ripe peaches with high prices in Graham.
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KE. M. A
H. L. Mitchell
Ice Cream Parlor Opening and Local Notices
An advertisement promotes a first class ice cream parlor opening on June 1 with daily servings. Other notes describe a drunken wagon incident on the public square, a near accident from a dance party, hailstorm and cyclone weather in Graham, and a large honey shipment arriving from Morrison Street & Co.
Local Notes and Town Improvements in Graham Era
Graham column covers residents moving houses and building, school grads earning first grade certificates, local officials and clergy travels, health and weather updates, market day bustle, scavenger tax concerns, nuisance enforcement calls, and a country ad for English Spavin Liniment with community notices and a June 1893 dateline.
Rushford Wagons Trainbound to Texas Exhibition Tour
The Winona Wagon Co of Winona Minnesota ships a full train of Rushford Farm Wagons to Texas with a special exhibition car. The train leaves Winona May 31 and aims for the Texas line around June 7, heavily decorated to attract attention.
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Winona Wagon Co
Winona
Minnesota
Texas
Texas Line
Graham Residents Recall Lost Opportunities and Storm Toll
The Graham community laments missed chances for roads, education, and a bridge over Salt Creek amid calls for shared funding. Two hailstorms struck Thursday night with large hail and minor damage, followed by heavy rain raising watercourses and delaying the eastern mail over Dry Creek. Salt Creek overflowed in low-lying areas.
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Graham
Salt Creek
Dry Creek
Rain report cites heavy Thursday night downpour
Captain Gant reports over three inches of rain fell Thursday night, marking a substantial storm event. He confirms the measure and notes its impact on local conditions and drainage in the city.
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Capt. Gant
Bell House ready for boarders and travelers
Mrs Prichard has taken possession of The Bell House and will open on June 16. The property is being repainted repaired and refurbished to provide accommodations for boarders and the traveling public with the best the country affords.
Guaranteed Cure for Coughs and Colds Ad
Advertises Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. Trial bottles free at R G Graham Drug Co. Store. Large sizes 50c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
R. G. Graham Drug Co
Compound Oxygen Promoted as Germ Kill and Vitalizer
Doctors doubt current methods but urge use of Compound Oxygen a germicide and vitalizer claimed to cure incurable cases over 23 years. Reader urged to request a 200 page book with testimonials and cure records. mail addresses listed in Pennsylvania New York San Francisco and Toronto.
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DRS. Starkey & Palen
Arca Sr
Electric Bitters Leads in Medical Tonics
A description extols Electric Bitters as the best and purest medicine for stomach, liver, and kidney ailments. It claims to cure sick headache indigestion and constipation while driving malaria from the system. Satisfaction guaranteed with each bottle or money refunded. Fifty cents per bottle, sold by The R G Graham Drug Co.
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R. G. Graham Drug Co
Repairing clocks and jewelry by L D Braxnos
Advertisement notes clock and jewelry repair services offered by L D Braxnos at N Oak St next to the Barbershop. Includes claim of neat workmanship and customer satisfaction guarantees. Paragraph also contains a satirical editor's note apologizing for past mistakes and detailing newsroom tasks and hardships.
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Veteras
L. D. Braxnos
N. Oak St
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Leader
J. W. Graves
AFP & AM
J. W. Axix
W. M. . M. Marrurws
Elknap Lodge No
W. B. Pope
W. M. M. N. Harpy
Sec’ty
Mele
Eee
Adelphi Lodge
Beckham Hallony
B. Meney
N. G. J. A. Woon
K. O
Knights of
B. B. Garrett
E. Jackson
Esse Ee. Rosseau
Jxo. T
Curnovonam
Com
Gro. Warowr
McJimsey
G. B. Jewen
Ftax
Matthews
Dodson & Hil
Morrison, Stacer & Co
Methodist District Conference
D. M. Howard
Shumaker Bros
N Ice Factory
G. B. Jewers’s
G. B. Jewes
Sapre Parker
West
Graham, Morrison, Street & Co
Eunice Ellis
Jewell’s
Cisco
Morrison, Streer & Co
Bell House
N. F. McCain
Lee Blakey
Mary Graves
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Maggie Broyles
A. J Broyles
Memphis
R. F. Arnold
Fort Worth
John H. Wood
P. A. Martin
Starrett
Rev. E. T. Smith
Dor Poe
Morrison, Street & Co
Crain
Parker County
Haskell
Hill
Bucklen
Woolfore
G. Graham Drug Co
The
Wadley Implement Company
Stystic
U.S
P. Gorkissen
R. Jarrery
Gaanam
R. G. Gaanam
BR. G. Gratam Drug CO
R. F. Arnoun
BR. Jerrenr
J. B. Nona
E. B. Norman
J. M. Norman
Beckham National Bank
R. L. Rickman
J. C. Loving
J. B. Norris
R. Jeffery
R. E. Mabry
W. T Stewart
Cashier
W. D. Craig
John M. Wyatt
First National Bank
Graham, Texas
Capital
J. Porter & Son
West Side Public Square
THXAS
Wear & Keen
Farmer
Ford Bros
West Side Square
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