Railroad prospects shift attention toward Graham
The fragment suggests interest in building a railroad to Graham and hints that easing aid restrictions could accelerate funding, though details are incomplete.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1893
Page
1
Announcements and notices from Graham Texas 1893
A garbled mix of local notices from Graham Texas including a public square curb update, a Young Co F A meeting and Confederate reunion time change to late June to catch a full moon, requests for newspaper clippings, a Graham Street Co sale, and a Graham school board decision delaying the new school house work amid bond cash concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliasville
Local notices and business updates from Graham area
A compilation of short items includes visits and calls to the Leaper, residents traveling to Weatherford and Waco, sales of wool and cotton, a bank of local personalities, a dissolution notice for Ray and Chandler with Liabilities to Ray and Horton, and opinion pieces urging Graham residents to remove barriers to growth through real estate sales and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray & Chandler
C. L. Ray
L. B. Chandler
J. H. Horton
Chandler
Ray& Horton
Ray & Horton
L. B. Cuanper
Citywide privy ordinance anger sparks street protests
The Leaver notes opposition to last week’s 25 cent per month sanitation levy, as neighbors complain the scavenger failed duties. The writer urges upholding or replacing the ordinance to keep the town clean and healthy. County court judgment should not derail a stronger measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickers
Starrett
Greatest Hindrance to Graham’s Material Development
A LeapER survey of Graham residents yields diverse answers. Citizens point to lack of railroad facilities, division in sentiment, and limited property for sale at reasonable prices. Others cite unity, cooperation, and public spirit as essential factors for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Texas
Fort Worth
Col. Graham
R. Crawford
John Taylor
Joe Akin
C. P. Benson
R. C. McPhaill
James M. Wood
G. W. Parker
W. T. Stewart
J. M. Wyatt
A. T. Gay
J.S. Starrett
W. Johnson
Atty Adams
Dr. Gallaher
Debtors Urged to Settle with J Porter and Son Firm
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the late firm of J Porter and Son are earnestly requested to readeach cattle either by each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Porter & Son
Weather and crop woes cut through Eliasville and area
Rain and hail battered fields with E and Hughes wheat crop washed away in a valley while Gage creek ran a foot deep on the schoolhouse floor. Tells of steers sold by W L Donnell and a new steam thresher for W E Curtis. School closes tomorrow with changes to a joint concert canceled due to Miss James departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. &. Hughes
Gage Creek
W. L. Donnell
W. E. Curtis
Ranger
James
Jim Atkins
Eliasville
E. L. Duke
W. M. Edwards
Wm. Reeves
Baptist Brethren
Bro. McGhee
Abney
Idle Boys and Idle Hands Stir Local Debate in Graham
A Graham column laments idle boys growing up in Texas and questions future prospects if parents fail to make them work. The piece warns of dissipation and vice, then shifts to a light note about local shop offerings and a bizarre ice cream stunt at Ely's store involving two medical aspirants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Graham
Ely
Court orders notice for Board of Equalization in 1893
The Court instructs the Clerk to publish notice that a Board of Equalization will meet to equalize and correct the 1893 assessment lists on June 26, 1893. Bridge workers return to Young County, ready to bid on projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Young County
Bette
South Bend
Belknap Items Report Local Happenings and Auctions
Messrs Jones and Butler toured eastern counties with their Phonograph and drew a large audience for a successful entertainment. News covers a baby arrival, threshing, a June 16 protracted meeting, road conditions, ice cream at Savre Parker's parlors, tax cases, sales ads, and bids for the South Bend bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Jones
Butler
Commissioners Court Reviews Assessors Renditions
The court met Monday morning and has been busy examining assessor renditions of property. They plan few value increases, with most properties set at fair valuations. Wolf and rabbit scalps were few as the boys concentrate on crops. Commissioner Colston is absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colston
Local Notes and Housing Plans in Graham Area
Mrs Prichard will open The Bell House on June 16 and offer board and traveling accommodations after repainting and refurbishing. Ella Byrd of panhandle is visiting the Benson family in Graham. Knights of Pythias memorial services at Christian Church attracted a large crowd with solemn music. Tom Scarborough plans to establish a town around a railroad depot thirteen miles southeast of Graham. George T Thomas will preach at the Christian Church next Sunday. Attorneys McConnell and Bridgman of Mineral Wells are in Graham on professional business. Electric Bitters aided health for several patients, including S H Clifford of New Cassel Wis and Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Ill, with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve aiding leg sores. Seld by The B G Graham Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Ellis
Mc. Donald, Ellisj& Co
McDonald & Co
Fritz Mulfinger
Olney
Graham
W. B. Henson
Salem Church
Capt Gay
Waco
Miss Leila
Baylor College
Kenneth Aynesworth
J. M. Moore
Daingerfield
Tex
Robin Hollingsworth
Lu'a Montfort
Dallas
Texas
B. Street
Iowa
Chicago
C. L. Ray
Mat Brogden
Young County
Cisco
Tom Scarborough
Tom
S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Speaker
Catawba, O
B. G. Graham Drug Co
Graham town news and business notes from the era
Local items report No. 1 Castor Machine Oil offered at 50 cents per gallon with a claimed 50 percent saving. J Porter Sr sells his harness and saddlery stake to A B Eddleman. Graham seeks new business location entrants while street work continues to beautify the city. Calls for a Salt Creek bridge subscription and town growth efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Graham Dave Co
J. Porter, Sr
of J. Porter & Son
A. B. Eddleman
Compound Oxygen Promoted By Doctors Doubtful Cure Claim
Advert for Compound Oxygen by Doctors Starkey and Palen claims the remedy cures incurable diseases and offers a free 200 page book with testimonials. They cite ozone and well nourished bodies as protective, list multiple city addresses in Pennsylvania New York San Francisco and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DRS. Starkey & Palen
Arca St
Puiapecenta
Broadway
New York
Sutter St
San Francisco
Cal
Church St
Toronto
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Graves
Masontic
Young Ounty Lodge No
J. W. Anis
W.M . M. Marrurws
Sec
Belknap Lodge No
W. B. Pope
C. F. Adelphi Lodge
Beckham Hall
EB. Meway
N.G
Mountain Lopar
Knights of 1
B. B. Gannett
Eero
P. Corinthian Lodge
Pythias
Castle Hell
H. L. Morrison
Hepsos
K B.S
A. R. Uu
Jxo. Cunsixnenam
Cor
Geo. Wrient
Tmith
Pas
Presbyterian Church
Ng. RK. N. Smith
K. V. Butler
Rabam
Francis Moore
McJimsey
Younge Co. F. A
Graham Farmer's
W. L. Attmearr
Young Co. F. A
Shane
Graham , Street & Co
Ham Bank
FE. B. Norman
W.A. Davis
S. R. Jeffery
Weatherford
P. L. Gibson
Iliacville
Sivap
D. M. Howard
Mineral Wells
Dodson & Hil
Morrison, Street & Co
B. L. Adams
Fort Es
Phebe Looker
Court House
Huffstattle Country
R. C. McPuati
Jacksboro
Breckenridge
J.C. Price
Jackeboro
Keechi Valley
Ella Byrd
Panhandle
Knights of Pythias
The
Christian Church
Geo. T. Thomas
McConnell and
Bridgman
Ness
Salt Creek
Wawkes
Whysth
U. S
S. R. Jerreny
R. G. Granam, Sec’y and Treas
H T. Ratan Drug CO
R. F. Axnowp
R. Jevrzxy
J. B. Norris
Ind
E. B. Norway
J. M. Norman
Beckha National Bank
Capital
R. F. Arnold
R. L. Rickman
J. C. Loving
E. P. Davis
E. B. Norman
R. Jeffery
Exchange
R. E. Mabry
T Stewart
Cashier
W. D. Craig
John M. Wyatt, Ase J. Cashier
First National Bank
Graham, Texas
Carey-Lombard Lumber Co
Porter & Eddleman
West Side Public Square
Wear & Keen
Ranch Supplies
Farmer
Ford Bros
West Side Square
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