Money to Loan on Young County Real Estate
A. B. Gant offers money to loan on Young County real estate at reasonable rates for long time loans.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1889
Page
5
A. B. Gant offers money to loan on Young County real estate at reasonable rates for long time loans.
Notice from F D Sutton Belknap Texas offering stock cattle for trade to good sheep. Also mentions Uncle Ben Waters is ill with an abdominal inflammation.
Sheriff Collier arrests Luther King on a county warrant with bond posted for July term. Andrew Irvin begins a thirty day sentence per Court of Appeals. Lipscomb notes Robert Alcorn’s election win. Young County Lodge announces a June 24 meeting to install officers. all members requested.
Mr. E. W Nicholson, the County Attorney of Jack County, was in Graham on Friday and Saturday on professional business. He paid the Leaper a pleasant call during his visit.
R F Arnold is adding a handsome extension to his home. The project will enhance the dwelling’s exterior and living space, with work progressing on new rooms and architectural details. Local residents await the completion of the improved residence.
Bran sold by J BR Harris at 75 cents per hundred by the sack. Miss Lee Blakey visits her sister in Graham, Mrs Gallaher. Cheapest pocket knives in the city at Garserr and Matrin's.
F W Girand of Archer City will practice law in Graham. McCarver & Co. offers repair services for wagons plows and more with satisfaction guaranteed. Judge R F Arnold departs for Southern Texas for about two weeks on business. Light Running New Home Sewing Machine advertised with money back offer. G B Jewel visits from Dallas. V F Gorrissen announces 600 gallons of crockery ware including jugs jars churns and crocks arrived.
Mr J C Hart arrives back from St Louis bringing three car loads of sheep. Wanted 1000 customers at W F Gorrissen's. Eggers writing school opening postponed until Monday June 24.
V F Gorrissen invites readers to subscribe to all newspapers and magazines at publisher prices. Call to arrange a subscription for a good paper or magazine.
Mr Dick Adams brother in law of Mrs M A Wallace is visiting Graham. Adams home is in Knox county.
The ladies of the Methodist Church announce a sociable at the Bell House next Friday night June 21. Everyone is invited.
Jack Cornish uncovered a sack buried in a gully containing counterfeit moulds for dollars and nickels, unfinished dollars, two bars of Rabbet metal, and numerous nickels. The items appear tied to Keith the counterfeiter who was acquitted in Federal Court last year.
J. P. Dent of Hurtstuttle was in Graham on business last Tuesday. A warrant was issued Tuesday directing the Sheriff to convey Miss Viola Higgins to the Asylum at Terrell. Local men at the Northside often play marbles behind the bank, with two ministers reportedly joining in. The Red Store advertises various extracts, pickles, jelly, and confections.
The article argues editors face harsh criticism no matter their style. It contends plain language risks nonewshold offense, while lofty phrasing invites charges of bombast. The author urges fearless truth and justice with minimal harm to feelings.
An old time advertisement invites readers to seek land loans with quick, straightforward terms from McPat patrie Akin loan agents and Dr J C Minton dentist in Henritta at the Bell House, urging immediate visit on Tuesday.
The death of Mrs Bosworth a few miles west of Graham occurred Monday after a prolonged illness. The notice notes her long illness and provides no further details about services or survivors. It ends with an advertisement urging readers to visit W F Gorrisson's store for fruit jars and French jelly glasses.
V. F. Gernissen announces he will continue operating a news stand selling papers on the street and at his business after the mail arrives. He offers special subscription rates for Daily News or Gazette by the week or month.
The District Conference starts here next week with about forty to fifty Methodist ministers expected to attend. The note adds a playful image of chickens seeking higher limbs to roost.
The Dallas Pacific and Southeastern Railroad surveys pass near Brazos. ideas arise to unite Young and Jack counties with Bryson as seat. Graham backs eventual line through Young or north of Graham. Weatherford and Mineral Wells line deemed likely to reach Graham. booster calls press for street repairs and beautification as spring Palace excitement boosts town.
Farmers urged to buy cultivators disk harrows plows and all agricultural implements at CONT with options for notes payable in fall. Hardware and grocery items offered at bottom cash prices with 5 percent cash discount on bills from 1.00. Shrewd push to reduce large stock before season change.
Mr. Wyers arrives as the new grocery operator and takes residence in the Hindman cottage on North Oak Street, marking a change in local commerce and neighborhood activity.
George Matkin and his aunt Mrs. B. B. Garrett are visiting Dr. Matkin's family in Fort Worth, continuing kinship ties and social ties within the community.
All orders will be filled promptly for bread, cakes or anything in the Takin line at the Chicago Meat Market. Tein Exy.
Receipts of both Texas and native cattle have been liberal this week. Native cattle declined 20 to 25 cents while Texas held about 10 cents above the week’s low. A lighter run is expected next week to allow any advance, with sheep markets steady to strong for fat sheep.
John B. Giraud has been appointed Deputy U.S. Marshal at this place and will assume the duties of the office as soon as he fills his official bond. The notice promotes a range of shoe styles including good kid, calf, button, and lace shoes priced at 1.25 dollars.
Twait’s offers ice cream and lemonades next to the U.S. Court House. Garrisson’s new stock lists Queensware Glassware and table cutlery with prices. E. W. Johnson seeks a live rattlesnake or a nonbitten dead one for pay. W. F. Gorrisson sells sewing machines needles and oil. Mrs. R. C. McPhail’s flower display in her yard earns praise for feminine taste.
Patrons are invited to sample Twait's milk shakes as a simple treat. The feature emphasizes cold beverages, welcoming visitors to enjoy a refreshing option.
Bargain sale of a dwelling house located in the South West part of Graham. Apply at this office for details and purchase terms.
Professor Eggers will open a handwriting school at the Gra ham school house on Monday June 24 1889. Terms are stated as reasonable. A local notice urges residents to avoid meddling and tattling about others and jokes about criticizing the editor of the paper.
The State of Texas commands the Sheriff of Young County to summon unknown heirs of Richard H Key by publication for eight weeks. The suit No. 231 in Young County District Court seeks possession of an undivided 575 acres in Isaac Holman League described land near Belknap. The plaintiffs claim unlawful eviction and seek restitution damages and costs. Court term to be held in Graham on the 5th Monday after the 1st Monday in July 1889.
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