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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
9
Mr and Mrs J T Rickman and children arrived home last Monday night from Mineral Wells where they had been for three weeks Mr Rickman is much improved in health.
An old advertisement touts the Gee Whiz Washer from Graham Holw Company. Separate notice urges the Democratic Executive Committee members for each precinct in Young County to attend the County Meeting at the Court House next Monday June 18 for important business.
Young Wesley Johnson was injured while throwing a line in the creek. A hook embedded in his foot near the ankle required Dr. Terrell to extract it after being lodged deeply in the flesh.
A daughter of Mr. Cox on North Oak Street in Graham was declared insane two months ago and kept at home due to lack of asylum space. Her parents, poor and caring, fear jail would be worse, as county funds cover the cost. The plea urges more state tax to expand asylum capacity and relieve crowded jails.
An ad proclaims new washer models at Graham Holw Company with a bold Gee Whiz slogan. An unrelated health blurb extols Dr King s New Life Pills as gentle regulators of stomach and bowels, sold by B S Doty & Co for 25 cents.
The St Louis Republic praises Texas Senators Culberson and Bailey, suggesting both could succeed Senator Gorman as Democratic leader. It notes their differences are intellectual, not personal, and signals Bailey as the likeliest successor. It contrasts their votes on the pure food bill and court limit amendment, and mentions political dynamics with Culberson.
An ad copy urges customers to buy An chors buggies from Graham Hardware Company and promotes Chamberlin's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for stomach troubles. It claims widespread success, notes a price of a quarter, and states the product is sold by all druggists.
On Tuesday evening the First Baptist Church of Graham unanimously called Rev T E Cannedy. He will be here next Sunday and Sunday night to conduct services and at that time he will signify his acceptance or rejection of the call.
Notice from S. D. Cook Pastor of Graham Miss M E Church South outlines meeting times. Gooseneck begin first Sunday in July, close second Sunday at 11 oclock. Upper Tank starts second Sunday night, close third Sunday at 11 oclock. Other details remain as previously published.
W J Stinson of Macomb Illinois writes to Hart's Honey and Horehound and Rego Tonic Laxative Syrup manufacturers praising sales of both products. He reports weekly sales of about two dozen bottles each and requests duplicating his order for gross quantities. Readers are advised to buy these medicines for coughs colds croup la grippe and related ailments. Sold by S B Doty Co Druggists.
Judge and Mrs R F Arnold went to College Station last Saturday to attend the closing exercises of A M College and be present at the graduation of their son Ed who is among the number who graduated this term.
Bids for privileges for stand rights will be received by Jno. E. Morrison up to next Wednesday noon June 20.
Mr. M. F. Burroughs of Bluffton Indiana endorses Chamberlain's Gaelic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the very best for bowel trouble after years of use in his family. He declares he is never without it and that it is sold by all druggists.
South Bend notes grain harvesting dominates daily life. Rev R G Fickling led service last Sunday. Leslie Scott returns from Abiling Texas to home. Mail delayed ten days due to river rise. Mrs Hub Whitmire visited Mrs O A McBrayer. Mrs W W Parker and child leave for Bessie Oklahoma. Jenny and Grace Sullivan visiting aunt S V Payne. Benders attend church at Lone Star. A G Love and family at Eliasville church. Mrs J L Smith visits her mother O A Rogers. Mrs J R Holcomb ill this week. Jack Burgess visits Gabe and Mack Braddock. Floyd Burgess rounds up cattle. Jack Keeter distressed over loss of pecan trees and cotton due to Brazos bank caving. A G Love’s mill ran last Saturday. Farmers Union met Friday night with small attendance. Mrs P B Keeter and daughter Mary visit O A McBrayer. Mrs J J Scott visited S I Payne. If this escapes waste basket I’ll return. PIETER and GRETJE.
R. E. McGlamery of Eliasville paid a friendly call in town yesterday. Dr. R. H. Burns has swapped positions with W. S. Atchison, who will plan a residence and move to the truck farm in a few weeks. Burns will travel to Bowie tomorrow for several months.
Mr. Laramore and family of True were among excursionists to Louisville Kentucky this week. He claims to know where a Juneapple tree grows and expects to climb and eat the fruit fresh from the limb during the home-coming period.
Prominent athletes across the country favor a hot bath at bedtime to open pores, followed by vigorous rubbing Chamberlain's Pain Balm into the skin. The liniment relieves stiffness and soreness and keeps muscles in good condition. For sale.
On Wednesday June 20 the Throckmorton and Graham ball teams meet at the Graham diamond in what is billed as a hard fought game of the season. The Graham team has been reorganized and is getting in trim for the contest, while locals are promised the home team will exert their strongest effort to defeat the visitors.
W M Hicorns announces preaching at Rocky Mound school house on the fourth Sunday in June 1906 at 11 a m. Bring baskets with food for a second service at 2 30 p m. The event outlines two gatherings and invites the community.
The heavy rain and wind damaged much grain for local farmers. Survey work occurs on Terrell land with Jackson Steart Heighton and Ragdell this week. Several residents travel to Kentucky, Ruth Jones hosts a birthday dinner, and a lively gathering includes gift exchanges and games.
On Saturday night July 7 1906 theTrue Dramatic City will stage the great drama western life T ris or Bes yound the Rockies The company is aided by the True Band with a concert before the show Don t miss this local entertainment to prove True s big town talent and value for money.
Lost or strayed at Flint Creek on the night of June 11 a mule fifteen hands high and fourteen to eighteen years old. The animal has a halter and a short rope. It was last seen on Bowers Hill north of Graham on the 12th. A reward is offered for information leading to her recovery.
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