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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
5
Local Notes from June 25 1908 report a flood scare with a million dollar rain over Young county and social notices. Mentions Velie visiting Graham and plans to stay, candy shop Vaughan & Co promoting candies, visits from residents including Dr. D J Newell and Mrs. Clara Ogan, and multiple social events at Priscilla club. Also references St Louis Restaurant and local businesses with travel, health, and entertainment notes.
The reunion committee will auction various privileges for the annual reunion at Clear Fork on August 12 13 and 14 in Graham Texas. Sealed bids for stands refreshments restaurant rides ice dealer novelty dealer barber shop and other named privileges will be opened July 20 1908. The committee may reject any bid and additional privileges may be requested by contacting M A Wallace Graham or L M Pratt Eliasville Texas. Young County Abstract Title Company offers two three room houses in East Graham for sale on a monthly installment plan.
John E. Courtney, a highly respected county resident and longtime Methodist church member at Farmer, died last Thursday evening after a year-long illness. He was buried Friday at Farmer cemetery at one o'clock. He leaves a wife, one son and nine daughters.
Stomach and stomach liver tablets are praised for treating stomach troubles. A man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicines reportedly found a cure after using a few boxes. Each box costs 25 cents. Samples are free at all druggists.
June 28 4 p m Presbyterian church program includes devotional chaired by Long Junior class question Is Teacher Training Worth While presented by D K Lyon round table discussion solo by Mrs H P Rose and ratification of officers. COMMITTEE J T Vaughan Co advertises large refrigerator in store to keep finest candies through summer months. Roy D Gouston and Joe W Kemble report on Dorsey Printing Co business visit Graham last Monday.
A Cameo Stick Pin is missing on the Graham street on the 16th inst. A reward is paid if the pin is brought to the office. The notice urges locate the item and return to the specified office.
City Bakery and Restaurant advertises daily fresh bread and cakes, pies, square meals for dinner, and short orders with lunch options all day. The listing emphasizes bakery offerings alongside dine-in and takeout meals.
The notice states that city water has been installed at the Union Wagon Yard, and stock prefer it to the mineral water in Graham. The update highlights the new water source for livestock and compares it unfavorably to the Graham mineral water.
Walter Treve, deputy county attorney of Crawford County Kansas, and Minnie Lafary of Pittsburg Kansas, were married in the Kansas delegation rooms at the Auditorium hotel during the national Republican convention. The ceremony was conducted by Rev George W Henderson of Pittsburg with National Committeeman Mulvane of Kansas giving the bride away. The couple said the marriage was a quiet mutual decision to avoid a home celebration.
The Young County Real Estate News from Gem City Printers launches as a 9x14 twenty-page paper focused on real estate and loans. It aims to develop Young County resources and is edited with careful typography. The publisher extends a welcome and wishes success.
A promotional quip extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as a unique remedy with no rivals. It claims quick and sure relief for aches pains stiff joints cuts burns bites and similar ailments. The copy emphasizes unrivaled effectiveness and broad applicability.
In Young county the poll count rises to 2,210 this year, about 300 more than last year, with exemptions affecting poll tax likely bringing total votes to around 2,500. A shopper seeks Young County Abstract & Title Co. about a 40 acre farm and mule, and finds the agency offering solid goods.
Beginning Wednesday night July 15 the Missionary Baptist church of Ingleside will hold a camp meeting. Rev F M Harrold of Waco, a statewide renowned gospel singer and preacher, will assist Rev J L Mc Cord in preaching. A cordial invitation to attend is extended. Water and grass will be abundant for stock. Bread and barbecued beef will be available on ground.
A Western Light special edition from Snyder by Smith & Jackson presents town and surrounding country, notable residences, and business coverage with cuts. The edition is praised as well gotten up and beneficial to the town’s development, with Smith & Jackson credited as active local newspaper men. Graham Hardware Co. promotes The Majestic Range, claiming high fuel efficiency, quick baking, a copper reservoir, durability, and a money back guarantee.
The undersigned pledge to close their places of business on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in observance of a communal picnic. Participating firms include Mabry Short Morrison Stewart M K Graham Graham Ptg Co W C Burns Morrison Smith Lbr Co Sparks Co Hugh Robison W C Bowman Lbr Co City Bakery Eddleman Bros J B Norris How Co Kidwell Cooper Young County Lbr Rubenkoenig Bower Rob McLaren Baynes Cardwell Widmayer Pettey Hallam Co S B Street Co Tidwell Sons Price Bros Snoddy Matthews Dowdle Lbr W S McJimsey L Yancey Harry Cook Graham How Co.
New pasture with ample water available for lease at ten cents. R C McPhaill announces the offer for interested buyers or renters seeking grazing land and reliable water access.
R Linpsey reports buying a 40 by 60 foot tent for the church use and paying on a note to National Bank due in ninety days. He lists costs including tent, freight, phone charges, and balance on hand totaling 11.48. The note with interest totals 93.00 and he invites any church needing the tent to apply. Throckmorton Times to copy.
The second solar eclipse of the year will be visible next Sunday morning from 7:30 to 10:30. This annular eclipse will show the moon covering the sun’s center and leaving a ring of light around it.
The board of equalization will meet in Graham on July 6 1908 the first Monday of the month to equalize values and correct the 1908 assessment list. All persons whose property has been raised or lowered may appear to show cause why adjustments should not be final. E B Norman Clerk Com Ct Young Co Graham Tex June 23 1908.
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