Localette notes and local business updates from Graham
Local notes report the Wichita County Elevator near Graham nearing completion. Roy D Gouston advertises higher poultry prices. Uncle Tom Riley visits Graham friends. Rock Island ticket office sells accident policies. B S Doty offers watch repairs. Mrs Fay Clarke of Fort Worth visits her Clark family in the city. Owens Willis Denton Texas to sell Surveys Nos 233 2383 in Young county and three tracts in Throckmorton county. Birth announced: M A Wallace couple welcomed a boy last Saturday. J J Putman of Oklahoma contributes to Leader. Brick Beef Market offers fine young beeves. Washburr Henry and others participate in local commerce.
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Owens & Willis
Denton
Texas
Young County
Throckmorton County
Bulls For Sale and Local Notices In Texas
A sale note advertises registered polled Durham bulls from GEO. W. Hunt in Drummond Texas at reasonable prices. Also urged is buying accident policies at the depot from the ticket man. James M. Wood reports from Artesia New Mexico after a month prospecting, pleased with the country and recalling Young County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hunt
Drummond
Texas
James M. Wood
the News
Artesia
N. M
Young County
Calves For Sale In Graham Texas By D H French
Full Blood and High Grad Short Horn bull calves offered at reasonable prices. Call or write D H French Graham Tex. Mrs Willing of St Louis Mo sister of Mr J L Flint visited Graham this week. Rev T E Cannedy of Dallas preached at Graham Baptist church last Sunday and night. noted as a capable young preacher with engaging discourses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. French
Graham, Tex
Willing
St Louis
J. L. Flint
Graham
T. E. Cannedy
Dallas
Graham Baptist Church
Rock Island Sleeper to Colorado Service Details
The Rock Island will run a through sleeping car to Denver starting June 8. It departs Dallas at 7 00 p m and Fort Worth at 9 00 p m, arriving Denver at 8 30 the next morning. Low tourist rates apply on this route, with full details by contacting Phil Auer G P T A.
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Rock Island
Denver
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Phil. A. Auer
G.P
Old Time Camp Meeting in Belknap Texas
Announcement calls Christians of every name to camp at Belknap Young County Texas beginning Friday night before the fourth Sunday in May. Evangelist Mercer leads with others to seek God and salvation for sinners. Campgrounds ample with grass and water. Free for all. J E Whiteley Clerk of session C P church.
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Belknap
Young County
Texas
Evangelist Mercer
J. E. Whiteley
C. P. Church
Favorite Prescription advertised by Dr. Pierce
An 19th century style advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for a wide range of feminine ailments including prolapsus and backache. It touts safe ingredients, printed formula on the bottle, and claims of avoiding alcohol. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets and The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser with mail order details from Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Runaway Marriage Sparks Regretful Public Opinion
J W Barrett and Miss Clara Knight from Indian Mound neighborhood wed in a runaway match with both underage. Barrett obtained a certificate claiming age, prompting strong condemnation of hasty marriages based on forged orders and false affidavits. Parents grieved. readers urged proof of age and stricter license rules.
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J. W. Barrett
Clara Knight
Indian Mound
Barrett
Graham
Tornado claim settlement praised by W A Morris
Graham Texas May 11 1906 A O Norris Son Fire and Tornado Insurance Agents thanks Phoenix Fire and Tornado Insurance for prompt settlement of damages from the May 1 1906 tornado. May 21 1906. W A Morris
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Texas
A. O. Norris & Son
Phoenix Fire and Tornado Insurance Company
The
Phoenix of
Hartford
Woodmen Visit Jacksboro For Decoration Ceremony Attended by Graham Camp
A large Graham Woodmen and Circle ladies group traveled to Jacksboro last Sunday for a decoration ceremony. P. A. Martin, Consul Commander of the Graham Camp, spoke for the Jacksboro sovereigns, joined by numerous Graham Camp members and their wives. The Jacksboro sovereigns entertained the visitors and reports say the group had a pleasant time.
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Graham
Jacksboro
P. A. Martin
Graham Camp
Rehder
Barnum
Heighton
J. L. Flint
May Flint
Voules
Martin
Cochran
Washburn
Storey
Frye
Howard
Graham Presbyterian Plans New Brick Church
The Graham Presbyterian congregation will construct a new church building of brick stone or concrete. Estimated cost is about $5000. Subscriptions are being collected and construction is expected to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Presbyterian
Money to Loan on Land at Low Interest Rates
Land loan available with long terms and low rate. Will extend vendor lien notes or furnish one to two thirds of the purchase price on improved farms. Terms arranged. Call for details. R. F. Arnold, Atty.
Trade day in Graham features concert on public square
A small Graham trade day drew locals busy in their har vests. Auctioneer C. L. Lindsey sold a few items while the W. O. W. band gave a short concert on the public square. Ads from M. H. Chism and Roy D. Golston promote services and buying locally.
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Graham
C. L. Lindsey
W.O. W
State Normal offers certificates by class or extension
The State Normal Board offers certificates from first to permanent levels for $2.50 weekly or $5.00 per term. Those seeking extension without examination may attend a State Normal. For details contact C. M. Caldwell in Breckinridge Texas or Miss Nora Beaty in Lusk Texas.
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C. M. Caldwell
Breckinridge
Texas
Nora Beaty
Lusk
New Time Card for Daily Passenger Train to Dallas
Trains run daily as a straight passenger service through to Dallas and carry no freight. The local freight train does not run on Sundays and carries no passengers. Graham arrival at 4:00 pm and departure at 7:00 am. C. C. Miller, Agent.
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Dallas
Graham
C. C. Miller, Agt
Wheat shipping halted due to rain and scattered wheat
Notice from S. W. Lane states that heavy rainfall and wheat located in various parts of the county prevent any further shipments of wheat at this time.
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S. W. Lane
How to Break Up a Cold
A historical health note claims a severe cold can be broken up in one or two days with prompt action. Early symptoms include dry loud cough watery nasal discharge and a white tongue coating. The remedy Chamberlain's cough remedy taken hourly at onset allegedly counteracts the cold and restores health within a day or two. For sale by all druggists.
Money to Loan R. C. MoePaam. Notary Public
Advert says money to loan from R. C. MoePaam a notary public. Details missing in readable text.
Rock Island Sleeping Car Lines to Chicago
Rock Island operates the only through Sleeping Car line from Texas to Chicago leaving Dallas at 7:00 p.m. and Fort Worth at 9:00 p.m. daily via Kansas City, with a morning through Sleeper to Kansas City and on to Chicago. Cars include new style chair cars and high back coaches. Low rates available to major resorts. full details from Phil Auer, G P and T A, C R and G Ry, Fort Worth.
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Rock Island
Texas
Chicago
Dallas
Fort Worth
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
Blues Remedy Warns of Tired Liver Woes
A humorous ad copy extols Simmon’s Liver Purifier in tin boxes as the best regulator for a weary liver. It suggests mood and energy improve when the liver is “at work,” framing the product as a cure for blues and demotivation.
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Simmon
Teacher Wanted Next Fall at South Bend Public School
Wanted teacher to keep order at once for South Bend Public School. Must be capable and willing to enforce discipline. Apply to WILs Copeland Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wils Copeland, Trus
South Bend Public School
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Wichita Co’s
Roy D. Gouston
Tom
Riley
Rock Island Ticket Man
B. S. Doty & Co’s
Fay Clarke
Mrs. W. O. Clark
This City
M. A. Wallace
J J. Putman
Okla
Washburr & Henry
F. M. Burkert
Rock Island Sleeper
Colorado
W. A. Morris
R. F. Arnold, Atty
M. H. Chism
Roy D. Golston
W. J. Tidwell & Son
Dakin
Bryson
Bridgeprt
Bridgeport
J.B. Nopris
Moon Brothers’ Buccies
Moon Brothers
McCormick
B. Norris Hardware Company
R. C. MoePaam
St. Louis
St. Paul
Colorado Springs
G. P
C.R
G. R.y
Ft Worth
H. T
White Sewing Machine CO
Cleveland
John E. Morrison & CO
Carlton
J. P. Carlton
New Orleans
San Francisco
California
Southern Pacific Steamship Line
New York
Havana
Memphis
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Cincinnai
Hellen
Gen
Agt
N. QO
Rik
Houston
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