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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1900

Page

3

Tax Assessors and County Officials Named

For Tax Assessor W. P. Beckham. For County Treasurer J. A. Dixon and H. C. Fields.

W. P. Beckham J. A. Dixon H. C. Fields

Local notices from Denman to Jno. Galloway

C L Doc Rogers accepts a position with Price Bros. Miss Fay Clark visits Ft Worth. J no Morrison Co offers better clothing for less. See Brown Sons hats and ladies belts in Olney Texas. Easy terms on tombstones. Matthews Tidwell Norman advertise honey. Subscriptions for trade items. A carload just arrived from Den joan Sons. Street work by Eddleman crews. Various local visits and deliveries noted.

Local Shop Offers Hats And Social Roundup

Morrison's sells men and boys crash hats for 25 and 36 cents. Miss Annie Norman and Mattie Davis visited Jacksboro last Monday. The community greeted J. J. Daws of Clear Fork country on Saturday. Mrs. C. E. Burns and family left last week for a visit to relatives in Montague County.

Annie Norman Mattie Davis Jacksboro C. E. Burns Montague County Cornelia Julia Timmons Median Chapel Ft. Worth

Prolific Fruit Sale and Meeting Schedule

Beware of Fraucis red June and Gold Plum trees sold at 75 cents each. Stark Bros originated these plums and sell them from five to 25 cents. Jas M Woop and Reys and G S Wyatt assist Pastor Barnes in a Methodist church revival in Temple Killeen Estelline. Preaching 10 am 8:30 pm cottage prayer meeting at 4 pm daily.

Stark Bros Fiee Jas. M. Woop Rey’s. G.S. Wyatt Temple O. P. Riker Killeen Barnes Methodist Church

Graham area news and school notices appear in local column

Local items report shrinking scholastic census at Graham Independent School District with 198 pupils this year down from last year. Graham Normal School enrollment rises to fifty while other counties enroll none. Jno E Morrison Co advertises silk shirt waists at cost. J N Johnston and Miss Mamie Wadley wed in Tank Valley with Rev S A Barnes presiding. Harvest gloves shipment to Morrison's and Miss Sallie Chism to Jacksboro and Paris for church convention.

Graham Independent School District J.M. Wright Mamie E. Wadley Tank Valley Throckmorton

Young Courtney Gray Nominated for Local Representative

Hon Courtney Gray and E M L Stewart of Cisco visited Graham this week to announce Gray's nomination for representative from the district. The Leader notes Gray as a young practical fellow with a promising political path ahead.

Courtney Gray E. M.L. Stewart Cisco Graham Gray

Ladies Handkerchiefs Sold At Morrison's For Three For A Quarter

A line item notes a linen hemstitched handkerchief offered at Morrison's priced at 3 for 25 cents. The item suggests a sale or advertisement in a local shop listing.

Morrison’s

Crawford visits ill uncle in Ohio

R. Crawford began a visit to his uncle S. Dillon in Ohio last Friday. He was raised in Dillon’s home and plans to stay a month or longer to help during the illness.

R. Crawford Mr. Crawford S. Dillon Ohio

Teachers Notice Exam for Certificates Set for June 15 16

The examination of applicants for teacher's certificates will be held on Friday and Saturday June 15 and 16 1900. N. J. Timmons. Co. Judge, Young Co. Tex.

N. J. Timmons. Co Judge, Young Co. Tex

Miss Lizzie LeGrand Graduates From Sam Houston Normal

Miss Lizzie LeGrand returned from Huntsville where she has been attending the Sam Houston Normal and graduated at this term. Her many friends will be glad to know of her achievement.

Lizzie LeGrand Huntsville Sam Houston Normal

Child regains rosy health after Worms treatment

A fair young child pale from worms has recovered the rosy hue after using Warre's Cream Vermifuge. Price 25c. Graham Drug Co.

Warre Graham Drug Co

Graham School Reform Remade Timmons Visit

Timmons visited Jacksboro this week as Graham High School organized under the present superintendent. Previously the county lacked teachers and first grade certificates. Now there are two teachers per school and many can pass exams. Most have studied at the Graham school. students should be ready to enter in September.

Graham High School Graham

Sub scribers list item notes authorizing name

C N Brown authorizes placing his name on the subscribers list. Charlie struggles without the leader but finds it unprofitable. A jaundiced skin signal liver trouble from retained bile poisons in the blood, draining energy and happiness. Herbine costs 50c at Graham Drug Co.

C. N. Brown Charlie Graham Drug Co

Mrs. Arnold Visits Town With Relatives

Mrs. H G Arnold of Miller Bend visited relatives in town Tuesday and was accompanied home by her mother Mrs J T Cunningham and young Benjamin Harrison.

H.G. Arnold Miller Bend J. T. Cunningham Benjamin Harrison

Relief and Comfort in Asthma Ballard’s Horehound Syrup

Relief and comfort in asthma Ballard’s Horehound Syrup has no equal. Price 25 and Soc at Graham Drug Co.

Ballard Graham Drug Co

Miss Mattie Southern Leaves Graham for Kansas City

Miss Mattie Southern departed Graham Tuesday morning heading to Whitt then on to her home in Kansas City Missouri. She has been teaching music here and will be missed by many friends.

Mattie Southern Whitt Kansas City Miss Southern Graham

Dr. King's New Discovery Endorsed by Witness in Tortured Testimony

Witness T. L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky describes severe coughing fits until trying Dr. King's New Discovery which he credits with instant relief. He claims four years of family use and recommends it for coughs colds and all throat chest and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantee and trial bottles at Handy Matthews Drug Store.

T. LL Martin Dixie

Doctor and Spivey Buy Finny Mercantile, Move In

Dr M H Logan returns to Finny with Fayette Spivey after purchasing the Spivey Harri son mercantile business. Logan assumes charge of the store.

M. H. Logan Finny Fayette Spivey Spivey & Harrison

Drummers Offer Shoes and Slippers at Morri sons

Local ad notes footwear samples aboard Morri son store display. Prices listed as 75 cents and 1.00 dollars.

Morrison's

Red Top and Denton cousins visit townsfolk

Miss Myrtle Steen of Red Top and her cousin Miss Inez Harris of Denton county visited friends in town during the past week, making a social round and calling on acquaintances.

Bobbie Ad Bessie Wallace Red Top Myrtle Steen Inez Harris Denton County

Ballard’s Snow Liniment Promoted by Graham Drug

An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a quick remedy for wounds bruises burns and scalds in families with children. It highlights prices of 25 and 50 cents at Graham Drug Co.

Ballard Graham Drug Uo

Mrs Bell Travels to Memphis Texas to Visit Ill Daughter

Mrs M V Bell departed last Friday for Memphis Texas to visit her daughter Mrs Jesse R Fore who is said to be in poor health.

M. V. Bell Memphis Texas Jesse R. Fore

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Brain Boost

A medicinal pitch claims the pills improve stomach and liver action to give increased strength and a keen clear brain and high ambition. The ad notes a 25 cent box and mentions Handy & Matthews druggists as sellers. R C Adams family recovering from measles at the time.

For Rent Cottage in College Addition Plainly Described

Classified notice states a three room cottage in the College addition is available for rent. It includes a good well and other amenities and will be vacant on the 20th inst. Apply to P. A. Martin.

P. A. Martin

Elm Creek Pair Visit Town This Week

W C Wilkinson and his accomplished daughter Miss Etna of Elm Creek were in town this week.

W.C. Wilkinson Miss Etna Elm Creek

Woman Saved by Operation Hint Then Beet Bitters Cure

Mrs J B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a perilous stomach ailment and yellow jaundice as gall stones worsened. After doctors failed to cure her she began using Electric Bitters and was wholly cured. The ad promotes the stomach liver and kidney remedy for dyspepsia loss of appetite with a 50 cent guarantee sold by Handy Matthews.

J. B. Hunt Lime Ridge Wis Handy & Matthews

Clark Family Heads to Salt Creek Farm for Rustication

W. O. Clark and his wife, along with their son Luther, have departed for their Salt Creek farm and ranch to enjoy a two week rustic retreat.

W. O. Clark Luther Salt Creek

Sub renewal appeal from O W King at Post Office Building

A brief notice invites readers to renew subscriptions to the Republic via O W King located in the Post Office Building. The message notes subscription options and directs readers to contact King for renewal.

The Republic O. W. King O- Post Office

Old friend John Dailey trades mule for machine fixtures

The message notes John Dailey of Markley visited last Tuesday seeking machine fixtures. He encountered a mule buyer, sold his mule, and may have walked home. No further details are provided.

John Dailey Markley

Buckeye Pie OINTMENT Offered For Rectal Ailments

An 19th century drug ad claims Buckeye Pie Ointment by Graham Drug Co provides immediate relief for fissures bleeding and itching of the rectum with cures described as infallible. Bottle price 50 cents and tubes 75 cents.

Graham Drug Co

A Cyclist’s Accidents Alleviated by Arnica Salve

A Fast Bicycle Rider will often receive painful cuts sprains or bruises from accidents. Buckten's arnica Salve will call the pain and heal the injury. It cures chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by Handy Matthews druggists.

Buckten Handy Matthews

Vermifuge Remedy Casts Light on Child Health

Predisposition to worms in children may lead to emaciation weakness and convulsions if untreated White's Cream Vermifuge is promoted as the most successful remedy. Available for 25 cents at Graham Drug Co.

Graham Drug Co

Ely's Ice and Soda Water Ad Ends Delivery Notice

Notice announces Ely's offers Soda Water Chili Bakers Bread and ice. It warns a small delivery of ice was not made after noon.

Ely’s

Liver Troubles Prompt Regulator with Herbine

If your sight shows specks and spots, or you feel pains on the right side under the ribs, your liver may be deranged. A few doses of Herbine can regulate it. Price 50 cents at Graham Drug Co.

Graham Drug Co

Excursion Rates Authorized For Several Texas Events

Travel notices authorize round trip and special fare tickets from Jacksboro for events including the National Democratic and Republican Conventions in Kansas City and Philadelphia, the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers excursion to Denver, and state church and hardware dealer gatherings in Paris and Houston. Tickets go on sale in June and July 1900 with varied return limits and extensions possible if conditions are met.

Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association Denver Colp Jacksboro Kansas City State Convention Christian Church Paris Texas Texas Retail Hardware and

Electric Bitters Credited With Curing Mrs Brewer

Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after years of suffering with terrible sores on head and face. Electric Bitters praised as the best blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Sold by Handy Matthews druggists 50 cents guaranteed.

D. B. Cargile Washita I. T Brewer Scrofula Handy & Matthews

Fisher and Daughters Visit From Indian Mound

J. H. Fisher and two of his daughters traveled from Indian Mound on Wednesday for an out of town visit.

A Life and Death Pight

A Manches ter Indiana man recounts a miraculous escape from fatal lung disease after suffering measles exposure. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing throat chest and lung troubles and notes many others have used it successfully. Free trial at Handy Matthews drug store.

Mrs W J Stewart and Family Stay at Country Ranch

Mrs W J Stewart and family are spending a few weeks at their country ranch, taking a break from routine and enjoying the rural retreat with relatives and friends in the area.

Self Healed From Fistula With Arnica Salve

Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered rectal fistula for eighteen months. Doctors warned he would die without costly surgery, but he cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad endorses the salve as the best pile cure on earth at 25 cents a box, sold by Handy & Matthews.

Renick Hamilton Weat Jefferson, O Bucklen Handy & Matthews Drug Store

Wealth of Beauty Promoted by Arnica Salve

Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to clear skin eruptions including pimples eczema tetter and salt rheum and to heal cuts burns bruises boils ulcers and piles. It is priced at 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed and sold by Handy &

Handy & Matthews

Louis Mills Dies at Home Near Belknap

Louis Mills died Wednesday night at his home near Belknap. He was advanced in age and well known in Young county where he had lived for many years. The Leader extends sympathy to his relatives and friends.

Belknap Louis Mil’s Mills Young County

Death of Ava Ragle at Olney Home

Ava fourteen year old daughter of G J Ragle died at her home near Olney last Tuesday night. Sincere condolence is extended to the bereaved family.

Ava G. J. Ragle Olney

Cheatham's Chill Tonic Offered For Feeble Health

An advertisement promotes Cheatham's Chill Tonic as suited for invalids and those in enfeebled health. It claims to aid digestion, act as a strengthener and appetizer, with a money back satisfaction guarantee. Available in tasteless and bitter styles in a 50 cent size.

Cheatham

Life Saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

A. E. Lafayette of Landing Clark County Maine credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after doctors said he could not live He recalls instant relief and nine years of good health since using the medicine and says it remains in his house For sale by Graham Drug Co.

Chamberlain A. E. Lafayette Landing Clark County Graham Drug Co

Elders and Deacons Assembly Meets in Olney

The Elders and Deacons Assembly of Group No. 8, Parsison Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, will convene at Olney, Young County, at 9 30 a m on June 23 1900. Delegates raise questions on church membership, Jesus founding a church, and baptism of the Holy Ghost with named questioners.

Parsons Presbytery Cumberland Presbyterian Church Olney Young County W.S. Bailey J. A. Norton W.T. Rogers Jesus Christ John the Baptist G. E. Williams R. A. Dunlap E. W. Whitely W. Y. Kennedy C. M. Proffitt G. W. Ruswina J.W. Groves

Piles and Fistula Warned Against Unchecked Growth

Advisory notes the discomfort and risks of piles including fistula and cancer in the rectal region. It promotes Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as an infallible remedy priced at 50 cents a bottle and 75 cents for tubes at Graham Drug Co.

Graham Drug Co

Unnecessary Loss of Time by a Bank Cashier

A Winterset Iowa bank cashier recounts a carpenter ill with diarrhoea who used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after the cashier's own cure. One dose reportedly restored him to work, prompting purchase from the local druggist.

Whedon First National Bank of Winterset Iowa Chamberlain Dale Graham Drug Co

King’s New Life Pills Promised Cure for Constipation

An advertisement touts a “Monster Devil Pish” as a type of constipation and claims the remedy strengthens organs nerves muscles and brain. It promotes De King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure for stomach liver kidneys and bowels priced at 25 cents at Handy Matthews' drug store.

de. King Handy ¢& Matthews

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leader Jas. M. Wood JO. W. Akin N. J. Timmons F. M. Burkett George McLaren Chas. Gay J. E. Parsons Marion A. Wallace H. C. Williams J. E. Simpson Frank Herron J. 8 Starrett For Justice of Peace C. L Doc Rogers Price Bros Denman & Sons J.H. Mittenthal Dallas Pickens & Lee Chism’s Rev. H. B. Rose Austin J. W. Akin Matthews, Tidwell & Norman’s W.L. Grubbs Miss Etta John Galloway Jno. E. Morrison & Co E. L. Timmons Istelline Geo. A Eddleman Matthews, Tidwell & Norman's Brown & Son Miss May Norman Sherman Mattie Richards Goose Neck Bend John Bower W.J. Driggers Panhandle Den Joan & Sons J. J. Daws Clear Fork Country Fraucis Estelline A. P. Lipscomb Childress Jack County Graham Normal United States Doty Lucile J. N. Johnston T. K. Timmons R. C. Adams Rock Island W. A. Hines Manchester Dr. King Handy & Matthews’ Drug Store Craig Nomad My Rancho Fenen « Arctanne R. J. Johnson
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