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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1884

Page

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Young County School Districts laid out by court

May term action by Young County Commissioners apportioned scholastic population across districts under new school law. The published list names heads of families and number of children for districts 1 through 19 and senior districts, totaling 87 in some divisions and 36 or 75 in others, establishing district belonging.

Young County Commissioners’ Court Schoor Es Knykeridall Serdon L. Pankonien R. B. Neely B. S. Lamar J. W. Duty W L Airheart B H Baker J W Brinkley J F Bussey M Cartwright J J Cantwell W P Cartwright John Cartwright W R Drum G Davidson J L Blniote W H Farmer W A Fortune J B Gannon Z T Howell W Haggard John Hunt W M Huffman W H Lemmons Moss Martin L M Midgett J.D Mankins J R Mankins Wm Matthews J P Morrison J R Petty A Pritchict J W Parish J Rippy W Stroude W H Sherwood W Staples Sam Spence T Smith T Slade Playlor M Wann RB Walker T H Woods Addington W C Blakley T P Boas G T Brown A V Cullin J B Cox Ide Huber J Hawkins FJ Hawkins I A King A Looney Ik M Richardson Ey, Taylor C Mander Stiffter Vartier J E Wilson J L Willis Clif, Wilkinson H Fwans J Horton J H Brown F C Cunningham P. Je Gibson J Richard A Tionlas Thomas W C Full Louise Harmon BF Lane Levi Minyard J A Nelson F © Nolte Mrs N Aon J DC Smith Khaylor M Ward BF Woods B Wooley Total Schoor Disfrer J A Aynesworth D C Brooks J C Brown J Z Chandler Person Joe Fisher H Gower W Gilmore W B Hénson T Hughes JC Jarnagan J D Donaldson H James T P James JS Marberry Wi Morris Menshew J A McDonald L Nobles An Pickard P Pirtle Nobles A Ribble E Robinson E Spriggs Lemons J A Wade R G Walker M Wood J Woods S Taylor Leneon L Aynesworth Robi. Alborn Jerry Crabb H Cunningham G W Clifton Wm. Daugherty T E Dowdle FL Thomas Whittenbe Eli Morris Ac Pelham J Ribble London T Baldwin E Barnum F Dowdy Hunt

Roster fragment lists players and totals

A partial list shows players Henry Schuster J P Salmon JH Smith B Norris Jno A True wm Towery V wag goner BF williams Ben wat ters Mrs Kuykendall Ino H wood H wood N white Marion Lassiter and a total of 174

C C Riddle J C Reynolds K Williams H D Williams FB Whitely J A Woolfolk West Hunter Henry Hunter Scuoon MN Hardy J E Reynolds A E Candler Senoon J T Houston Jon Profflitt W C Wilkinson Eugene Logan JI R Teakee Sevoon A 'T Bass Joseph Ratliff AJ McCan J S Beeman Mary Brown Robert Britton VE Curtis J DP Campbell G Campbell AS Culp GM Cothran M L Daniel TC Delaney D Davis Lew Fauks A Gibson W J. Hughes John Harrington H 'v Henderson John James J C Jones W Jones R Kae M E Mead L Gregory M Gordon D F Hale David Harris W P Jones John Henderson G M Jamison M James RF Jamison M Jones J M Kirby TH Long McCorkle W P McCorkle FE McNew D Wallace W M Wisdom D Yancy F M Baldwin BB White A T Benedict Tiether GH Ash A Dixon W P Hargrave F M Knight Chas Nenvhaus W H Putman Bellamy F. A. Blackwood A Brooks L P Brooks P H Brogden W T Capps A W Coffman W Wilger Copeland M Dobbs N A Fichett Gibson D M Higgins H Franklin H Hill John Hice F C Holden EF A Holly A Irvin L W Knight Henry Ledwick T A Layne Thos, McCreary JJ Moray A Mundell C PR Morrison W H Marshall Z McCauly W H Nichols A Norman D Rice Z Rhea R M Summers T Seddon R W Snead T M Sitter Timmons N S Timmons Mrs. Vance George Ward H Jones A A Timmons Henry Schuster J P Salmon JH Smith Norris Jno A True Wm Towery Waggoner BF Williams Ben Watters Kuykendall Ino H Wood H Wood N White Marion Lassiter

Drunkard's Proviso and a broken Texas marriage

The Marshall Messenger recalls the Austin wedding of Miss Neal Ramsey and Mr. Tooke. The husband succumbs to drink, deserts his wife, and returns to vice. The paper cautions young ladies to distrust a drunkard's reform promises until five years of probation.

Neal Ramsey Tooke Austin Texas Miss Ramsey W. Neal Ramsey the Messenger

Editor's Taste and the Value of a Paper

Jerry Watterson argues that original content matters less than editorial judgment. He emphasizes selection, tone, and consistent course as the editor's true measure. He notes supervision of publication details as essential, questioning how editors find time to write.

Jerry Watterson Courier-Journal

Large milk flow blamed on human squeezing not nature

The Rural New Yorker argues milk abundance is artificial, produced by continual squeezing rather than breeding or nature. It notes incomplete milking reduces flow as nature adapts to demand. In Galveston, June 11, Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe director proposal to extend 200 miles of track was rejected by stockholders, abandoning further expansion.

New Yorker Galveston Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company

No drinking saloon or gambling louse in Rockwall

A local report states Rockwall County has no drinking saloons or gambling louses. The writer notes only one confinement in the county jail over the past two years.

Rockwall County

Two-thirds rule abandoned by Texas Democracy

The Gazette lauds the end of the two-thirds rule, calling it not a principle of democracy but a practice that blocked majority will. The Texas Democracy endorses The Gazette as it proclaims the rule's abolition and pledges loyalty to majority rule.

Gazette South Democracy of Texas Party of Popular Voice Kort Worth Gazette

Warhorses in the age of bicycles cited by veteran critic

A one legged veteran on a tricycle argues the bicycle parade shows future wars will favor two legged carriers over cavalry. He envisions bicycles as silent, fast riflemen shaping next conflicts. The piece also notes Hancock withdraws from the tenth district race and potential Democratic upsets with Upson and Governor Ireland involved. Wash Jones announces an independent bid as a tariff reformer. Texas remains solid for tariff reform amid district contests.

Washington Judge Hancock Columbus Upson Ireland Hancock Wash Jones Upson Jones Texas Enos Cleburne

Congressional caution urged to shield voters from Republican tactics

The text warns Congress to enact measures to protect the people from Republican tricks ahead of the next presidential election. It cites fears of fraud, cites past conspiracy, and notes division between the House and Senate hindering legislative action. The speaker urges vigilance amid partisan tensions.

Congress Rae Coke House Senate

Water storm and hailstorm devastate Etheridge ranch

John D Etheridge reports a severe rain and hailstorm last Saturday on his Middle Concho ranch thirty three tiles west of San Angelo. A flood three feet deep drowned 1200 ewes and lambs across two flocks while cattle and hogs were swept away in the river. He estimates losses around six thousand dollars.

San Angelo John D. Etheridge Middle Concho Etheridge

Court Changes Bid For County Courthouse Contract

In Weatherford on June 9 the county commissioners void a $44,000 award to Haney and Andrew after they reveal a $10,000 error. They pay court costs and award to James H. Milliken & Co. for 855,555.50. Milliken posts a $380,000 bond backed by regional capital.

Weatherrorp County Commissioner's Court Haney & Andrew Court House James H. Milliken & Co Weatherford Messrs. J. H. Milliken & Co

Disappearance of Charles McComas Likely By Apache Attack

Telegram from General Crook reports Indian testimony that Charles McComas disappeared after a Sierra Madre fight. Rugged terrain and heavy rain washed away footprints, leading to a belief he perished from exposure. Major General Joan Pop notes Indians hunted for him.

Washington Charles McComas War Department San Francisco Cal United States Army Washington, D. C Crook Charlie McComas Sierra Madra Joan Pop

Man contrasts fear of death with ox at graveyard

Robert Owen visits a believer and proclaims no fear of death. When asked for hope, he is shown an ox in the shade, fed and at ease, with no hope or fear, illustrating a lack of Christian assurance.

Robert Owen Owen

Three Major New York Papers Oppose Blaine

The Times Evening Post and Harper's Weekly, three influential New York publications, state they cannot support Blaine. The editors challenge his candidacy signaling a rare editorial split among leading journals.

Republian New York Blaine The Times Evening Post Harper's Weekly

It Was Sent To Her House By Pretentious Shopper

A pompous shopper orders a spool of thread sent to her house and is publicly mocked as a warning. The scene features a dray, laborers, and the spool toppled onto her doorstep amid onlookers. A mix of social commentary follows on taxation, politics, and bereavement, with varied anecdotes.

Albany

Five of Six Hanged Admit They Led Them Into Crimes

In a Friday execution spree, five of the six condemned murderers confessed they had guided their crimes, while one remained silent. The sentences were carried out under national authorities, highlighting a harsh crackdown on violent crime.

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