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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1893
Page
1
A scanned Graham Farmer newspaper column lists several fraternal orders and meetings such as Adelphi Lodge No 261 Knights Templar and Two Moon River Lodge 2202 Knights Honor with meeting notes. It also notes a G A R Post schedule and advertising for lawn styles at Jewell's in Farmer Texas dated June 10 1893 with a brief political remark about electioneering and universal freedom.
A Confederate reunion committee meeting in Eliasville last Saturday moved this year’s reunion from the 21st to the 26th and 28th to take advantage of two full moons. The note mentions residents in adjoining counties.
Notice states the firm Ray & Chandler dissolves by consent with C L Ray and L B Chandler named. J H Horton to take Chandler’s place. Ray assumes all liabilities and notes and accounts payable to Ray & Company. Also mentions local death of Henry Boozer and court actions for public notices in Keechi valley in 1893.
Mess Giraud and Tucker, attorneys, were in the city last week. Mrs Harve Stewart offers sewing and dressmaking on short notice at Bell House. Various residents report health, travel, farm moves, and family activities including trips to Sherman and the World’s Fair. The court considers South Bend bridge financing and a new fence for the courthouse park.
Last Saturday morning a cat belonging to Judge Timmons fell forty feet into Col. Graham's prospect shaft. A man lowered by rope retrieved the animal, which emerged unharmed and fled to the cow lot. The incident prompts a warning to fill the four visible holes inside town limits to prevent property damage and danger to children.
The LeapER reporter spoke with postmaster Parker about alleged city discrimination in guttering and curbing charges. Parker argues properties near the public square were exempt, while his 275 feet frontage faced expenses, suggesting favored treatment for others who drafted the ordinance.
The Scholastic Census reports 1370 children aged 8 to 16 in Young county with 1145 outside Graham corporation, 607 males and 538 females. Increase of 120 from last year. Births, deaths, and economy not affecting growth. local remarks on development and district events follow.
A vivid pitch extols Young County offering vast fields of grain cotton and corn with affordable land from 4 to 86 dollars per acre. It promises good schools churches neighbors and hospitality and invites readers to inspect farms cottages and resources before deciding to settle in the area.
An ad promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic improving liver, stomach, and kidney function to clear pimples and blotches. Sold by The R. A. Graham Drug Co. It notes a brief local rain in Dry Creek and discusses the Methodist College coming to town, with options for Graham.
D M Howard of Mineral Wells offers the largest best selected stock of dry goods and groceries and solicits wholesale and retail trade. Call when in Wells. Plan to expand the town of Mineral Wells to twice its size in two years.
For sale two blocks of land near Graham 160 acres with 30 cultivated at 800 dollars key payment long time at low interest and 320 acres 40 cultivated at 1200 dollars long time cheap. Also lease Colony Surveys numbers listed. Applicants anxious with tense mood as weather rises and unseen impact looms over decisions.
Advertises free trial bottles and a health guide from H B Bucklen & Co in Chicago. Also notes a Presbyterian church ice cream festival at Court House Park this evening opening at 7 o clock to benefit the church.
Enves De Fancy Japanese matting offered at 21 cents per yard. A quality oil matting sold at 50 cents per yard. S. McJIMSEY advertised.
The R G Granam Drug Co advertises No 1 Castor Machine Oil at 50 cents per gallon. Shoppers can save 50 percent by buying from the firm, highlighting a strong promotional price.
A collage of community snippets highlighting residents such as Eric Braddock as school Trustee and Matt McBrayer's unmarried status amid hail storms. Mentions of farmers' struggles and supplies, a mail carrier, land and crop prospects, local ads, and upcoming and closing school events with prices and sales notes from Morrison Street & Co and Suumaker Bros.
The Wadley Implement Company advertises millet seed for sale. The piece notes a social Friday night gathering in Graham at Mr. W. S. McJimsey's residence in honor of Miss May Huey with her friends enjoying games and conversations. V. F. Gorrissen is summering in the old country, while Bureau Holmes remains at Gorrissen's store with a full line of stationery and household wares.
Hail storm shock lingers while crops are hoped for. Prof Davis travels to Breckenridge on business. Joel Robertson Jim Atkins and Julius Ardis plum hunt on Brazos. Grandma Masters improves from illness. Dinsmore and Perry run a fine hotel. Will Baldwin plans to join Jim Atkins for national work. Will Bonnell and Jim Young engaged in implements trade. I Price Drug Co offers fittings. Larry believes he hit his niche in drugs. Parley Pratt left his father unexpectedly. Dr Yancy missed town visit causing unease.
Mrs. Prichard has taken possession of The Bell House and will reopen on June 16 providing boarding and lodging. She is repainting, repairing, and refurbishing the property to offer travelers the best the country affords.
A promotional notice claims a germicide remedy called Comp and Oxygen cures cases deemed incurable. It asserts ozone and a well nourished body hinder germs, mentions 23 years of claimed successes, and invites readers to request a free 200 page book with testimonials. Addresses in Pennsylvania New York San Francisco and Toronto are listed.
Bucklen Arnica Salve promises quick relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 26 cents per box. Jewell offers Hamburg embroideries at deep discounts to close out the season’s stock.
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