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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1889
Page
2
James A. Sexton, a long time Chicago resident and iron founder, appointed post master. A Civil War Union veteran, he also led the Illinois department of the Grand Army of the Republic and is described as a man of considerable means.
Ex Governor Long said he had read a Washington despatch saying he would likely be offered the Cherokee commission chair, but that was all his knowledge of the matter. When asked about his view on the position he replied, I should not want it.
Hon William Goo ip, historian of Portland and successor to the late William Willis, celebrated his eightieth birthday. The article praises his mental and physical vigor and notes he is father of Mrs Abby Goold Woolson.
H. M. Findern presents Dr. George Shelton of New York with securities totaling par 50 090 market 87 000 for faithful care of Mrs Benedict aboard Mr Flagler's yacht off Charleston where she died after a short illness. Described as the largest fee save one paid to a physician.
In recent years Mr Blaine reportedly doubled his wealth via mining ventures. His top earner is the Little Hope silver mine with about 1.5 million dollars in dividends in five years. He also holds substantial stock in the Pride of Erin mine at Leadville yielding about 25,000 dollars monthly.
A memorial window for Rev. Benjamin Hale former Dartmouth chemistry professor and Hobart College president will be installed at St Thomas Episcopal Hanover New Hampshire. A second window honors Dr Bourns Norwich University president and a third honors J Thomas son of Dartmouth students. The piece closes with John Bright remark on Jonathan Dymond and war.
Rev. Dr. Cyrus F. Knight, recently consecrated bishop of Milwaukee, has received lavish gifts including European vestments and an episcopal ring. Bishop Perry of Iowa hailed Knight as the first American bishop enthroned in his own cathedral with the pastoral staff in the building he will occupy.
The New York Sun reports John Greenleaf Whittier refused a centennial poem offer. After multiple visits by Secretary Bowen, Whittier again declined and the committee insisted on a contribution, even if only four lines.
A suspicious incident is reported as L Safe Cracked amid claims that Xrove among colored men is organizing a new political party. Authorities investigate possible motives and affiliations. No further details released.
A clock tinker is found dead, a case settlement noted, work proceeds at Terrell Asylum, a carving on a Mexican is mentioned, and a woman is discovered dead in a chair in a related local report.
Austin reports charters filed for Bonham hotel company Teneha literary club of Tyler and St Marcos church of Cuero. The King Bridge Company offers to raise the Montopolis bridge with deductions for initial height costs. In McKinsey a farmer chases a man who fled twice, leaving two bags behind. the suspect’s origin appears to be Dallas.
Sulpher Springs June 3 The City National bank building is nearing completion and touted as the town’s finest. Five other large business houses are under construction and the Boomer mill is advancing rapidly. The district alliance nearly finishes a two story wooden building for offices and a district warehouse bid was extended to Friday.
In Asnona Texas on June 3 a confrontation between the Moore brothers and local resident John Lawson escalated after words were exchanged. As Lawson was being taken away, Moore fired four shots. one bullet tore through Lawson’s coat sleeve and three other bullets were recovered from nearby houses. The incident appears rooted in an old feud.
A courthouse meeting planned entertainment for ex soldiers at the Ross Eetor and Ansbury brigades reunion set for Wednesday and Thursday August 14 and 15. A resolution invites Confederate and Federal soldiers and Mexican and Texas veterans in the county to participate in the celebration.
The citizens' committee closed a contract with New York capitalists for a $45000 cotton seed oil mill to be finished and running by October 15. They also agreed for a woolen and cotton factory costing $100000 to be completed within five months from the contract date.
Patrolman Pad awoke to a burglary at his Dallas home last night. Thieves took his wife’s pocketbook containing 18 and his uniform pants, which were later found in the yard.
A June 2 report from Marsnann Texas says two 11-year-old boys were assaulted Friday night for allegedly fraternizing with Black women. The incident description notes whitecaps enforcing social codes in the city.
Vietous Tex June 3 Mr H Krauz of this city died this morning by shooting himself in the right temple with a pistol. He was a soldier under Max Milian in Mexico and came to Victoria after that era, where he had since resided.
Fine rains lift spirits of farmers in Brazoria county. District court convenes June 17 with a light docket as roads hold up and land prices advance steadily.
A group of former Confederates met at the courthouse in Springs Texas on June 3 to discuss arrangements for a reunion of Rifles and Granbury's veterans. Local officials and residents noted the gathering as a step toward renewing veteran ties and commemorative events in the area.
Committees appointed in each precinct with a central board of one member per precinct to organize the event on August 14 and 15. Two local committees were formed for arrangements and finance. A resolution invites all ex Confederate and Union soldiers and Texas and Mexican veterans of Hopkins county to participate.
Special Officer Jerry Lordan brought Cliff Porter from Kentucky after arresting him on an indictment for the August 1885 murder of Richard Fleschig in Galveston County. Wever Juneman and Allen have been jailed since Wednesday, Koehler was captured at Cuero and brought in Saturday by De Witt County sheriff, making all indicted parties in custody.
Hovaston Texas June 2 The District Alliance exchange of Southern Texas made the first direct shipment of goods by rail from Houston to Marble Falls yesterday. The consignment will reach the Falls over a newly completed road on orders from locals. The Houston service is expected to be the cheapest mercantile option the Alliance people there have seen.
Gretna Route Bonham June 4. The latest Gretna Green sensation centers on J. E Williams about 23 and Miss Emma Alexander about 15. Miss Alexander is the daughter of H. C. Alexander a prominent citizen. Parents were surprised by the young couple's relationship.
iALVESTON Tex June 3 The mayor and aldermanic race produced a very light vote not exceeding a two thirds turnout as the semi centennial celebration opened. Early indications show Mayor Fulton likely defeated by about 500 to 1000 votes while the old aldermen appear mostly returned except possibly Mr McDonald of the eleventh ward.
In Wiennrs Fallts Tex on June 3 authorities report Wichita rivals' supporters sought and obtained an injunction from Judge Cockrell in an adjoining district to halt the county site election. The papers were served Saturday but the election will proceed.
The body of a man was found floating in the bayou below Houston this afternoon. He is believed to be Prof. J. J. Carr, who arrived from Kountze about twelve days ago and had been teaching there for years. Local reports hint at possible foul play due to his recent companions.
John Argo of Deport was accidentally shot Thursday night during the arrest of Eli Johnson a colored man. The 38 caliber pistol ball passed from his right thigh to the calf and remains unremoved. He is reported in dangerous condition with uncertain recovery prospects.
On June 1 in Davenenty Texas the first car of new hay left town and crews are already at work with mowers and pressers visible in every direction. Last year about 6000 cars were shipped from here and roughly 1200 tons of cereals were sent to Daugherty. Haymen press on with strong effort despite low prices.
After five weeks of drought, general rains fall across the county. The oat crop improves to a fair yield, harvest begins, and wheat is expected to yield fifteen to thirty bushels per acre. The corn crop shows strong resilience and should be good.
An election held in LeWisville on June 1 for school trustees resulted in the selection of J. C. Brannon J. Thomas and W. T. Henderson. The vote was heated with wireworking but the proceedings closed quietly.
Denison Texas June 1 a train of eight to ten cars from the Denison and Washita valley road brought coal from the new Washita mines into town this morning.
Lamar county farmers in Blossom Texas report satisfaction with an experiment to place lamps in cotton fields to deter pests and improve yields. The early test aims to study nighttime illumination effects on crop damage and pest activity as the farming season advances.
Report says one lamp per four acres causes mass destruction of hundreds of millers, as farmers describe widespread losses attributed to the lighting program.
Denison Texas June 4 John L Logan a Texarkana colored man meets with W M B Johnson to discuss forming a progressive party of young colored men. They argue old race leaders push youth back and seek a reform minded party to benefit their race. Logan an intelligent mulatto and former Republican state convention delegate. Johnson from Fannin county is active.
Early this morning an itinerant clock tinker was found dead two miles west of Re. pen. An inquest returned a verdict that his death resulted from the falling of timbers he had erected as a rain shed. Papers on his person named J. P. Hobbs formerly of Turon Kansas.
The storehouse of George T. Fennell in Apport was entered last night and the drawer robbed of about $10. Harvesting is nearly finished and oats are short due to rust. A good rain fell overnight and this morning, promising a strong corn crop in the area.
Mrs Amanda J Dignowity travels from San Antonio to Fort Worth with full power from the Alamo Monument Association to designate an Alamo day and oversee the ceremonies. A major feature will be a public collection, with the current fund about 15000 dollars expected to grow.
Jane Conley a colored domestic of A C Smith was found dead in a chair at her home near Queen City Texas on June 3. She had been shot near the eye with a pistol on the floor beside her. No one was in the house and investigators have not determined if the shooting was accidental or intentional.
In San Angelo on Concho avenue a dispute between a bystander and a Mexican led to fighting with rocks. The Mexican stabbed the Black man in the back with a butcher knife. the victim fled with the knife still embedded. The Mexican is jailed and the wound is described as very serious.
A wreck on the St. Louis Arkansas and Texas railroad nine miles south of Gilmer injures engineer Jack Costello with a broken right leg and internal injuries. Seven cars derailed, cause likely heavy rain from the prior night.
June 3 report from McKesxey describes the district court convening with Hon. H. O. Head presiding and J. M. Ball sworn foreman. Deputies and constables are present, noting that most of Collin County peace officers are light complexioned blue eyed and light headed.
Van Atstyxe June 1. A hog dispute between Barve Simpson and John Blassingame, long a community annoyance, was settled today as neighbors agreed that each party will pay his half of the costs.
Terrent Texas June 2. Work at the asylum slowed due to brick supply failures and the contractor’s assignment. Remedy comes as John McGraw receives a contract for one million bricks to resume progress.
Fort Worth residents report a bold safe-cracking on Main Street near the post office last night. Jewelry, watches, diamonds valued over 5000 dollars and about 125 dollars in cash were stolen in the public area.
Albert Dillemuth, aged 9, of Merkel Texas, drowned Saturday around 4 p.m. in a nearby pond. He and three companions were swimming when he went beyond his depth and could not be revived despite efforts.
W O Sink claiming to be a Kansas City detective was arrested in Fort Worth on a pistol charge and on Meg Holmes accusation that he forced her from her house with a drawn pistol.
Fort Worth Texas June 8 Two men were arrested by Officer Flippo for trespass after climbing over the fence of the spring palace each man fined five dollars this morning.
A cold north wind of about two days depresses cotton crops in Alligator Texas, leaving plants looking sick and stressed as farmers assess damage.
English philosopher Herbert Spencer writes from Chicago that US railroad policy compares favorably with England. He argues Interstate law evolves from railway regulation, cites English scandals and parliamentary corruption, notes many MPs act as railway agents, and calls for reform to secure railroad property and curb abuses.
Chicago Herald reports Kittie Edwards was shot by John Noland who then killed himself in Council Bluffs. The ball traversed the brain above the left eye and behind the left ear. Edwards underwent brain removal amounts to four ounces. doctors initially feared death but she remains alive and improving though puzzled by her recovery.
In a Philadelphia Record snippet, Mabel breaks off her engagement with Arthur after accusing him of brutality. Her mother questions what was learned as Mabel recounts a hammer incident and a chaotic scene ending with insults and a burned work-box.
The piece recalls Gambetta as a political beacon in Paris between grand royal processions and the Exposition opening. It contrasts past pageantry with today’s modest display and notes Gambetta’s death as the loss of France’s real political genius.
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