Belknap items and local notices in brief
Real estate loans offered in Young County by A B Gant. Church sociable at Bell House a financial success. See Chisin's Gallery ghost picture. Tur tle Hole fishing party enjoyed perch and trout. Sulky plows from R L Rickman & Co urged for breaking stubble. Sweet potatoes baked for sale by J R Hanets. D P & S E R R survey runs through Belknap square. railroad line hoped. Ladies gaiters at 75 cents a pair from H T Shumaker & Son. Dan Pumpkin straight goods no discount for cash. Grasshoppers damaging crops along river, cotton especially.
Bran! Bran! Bran! Seld by J. R. Harris at 75 ets
Bran sale notice lists J. R. Harris as seller with bid at 75 cents per bunch. The fragment references a sale item described as bran and hints at a purchase or auction setting.
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J. R. Harris
School Board hires Benson to survey district
The school board has employed C. P. Benson to survey this school district and report metes and bounds thereof. Any one wanting dental work will do well to call on M. A. Chism. Garrett and Mark offer cheapest pocket knives in the city. Allen Gibson, sick a week, is convalescent. W. F. Garrisson has received 600 gallons of crockery ware. A host of witnesses are to attend court at Jacksboro next month in Williams and Wilkerson cases. Groups and all other work in my line neatly done. Copying and enlarging. Call and examine my work, Mr. Cutsm.
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C. P. Benson
M.A. Chism
Jacksboro
Williams and Wilkerson
Mr. Cutsm
Salt Creek fush fry postponed by heavy Friday rains
A planned fush fry on Salt Creek was postponed last Saturday because Friday’s heavy rains raised the water level, hindering sailing. W. F. Gorrisson accepts subscriptions to newspapers and magazines at publishers’ price. callers urged to subscribe for a good paper or magazine.
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Salt Creek
W. F. Gorrisson
School Board Names Prof E P Williams Principal
The Gra bha a school board elected Prof. E P Williams as principal for the coming year. He has also been chosen as principal at a Fort Worth school, with the final placement to be decided. The board was united in their selection and no discord existed. W F Orissen announces new folding Cats as the best and cheapest yet. J C Mickey of Bosque county visited the Leaper last Monday prospecting to locate in the county.
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E. P. Williams
Prof. Williams
Fort Worth
J.C. Mickey
Bosque County
Leaper
Our County
Bread and bikes available at Chicago Meat Market
Orders will be filled promptly for bread, bikes or anything in the baking line at the Chicago Meat Market. Ons Evy.
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Chicago
Ons
Evy
Barb wire sale for cash by J. B. Norris
J. B. Norris advertises barb wire available for cash transactions only. No credit terms offered. Local buyers are invited to inquire for quantities and pricing.
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J. B. Norris
Readers urged to share news and fresh fruit for prizes
A local appeal asks residents to submit news items weddings parties and fruit offerings including large watermelons for a chance to win an editorial puff and lasting recognition. The offer promises fair judging and public publication of joyous community happenings.
Time for Photo Work Despite Cloudy Days
The notice urges immediate photo work, saying cloudy weather is suitable for making negatives and inviting Marr H. Cuts to come now.
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Marr H
Jeffery Family Welcomes Fine Boy At Home
S. R. Jeffery welcomes a fine boy born last Sunday to the Jeffery household. The young heir appeared Sunday evening and brought happiness to his parents.
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S. R. Jeffery
Red Store offers varied preserves and pickles
Extracts of many flavors including Nutmeg Celery Orange Strawberry Raspberry Lemon Vanilla and a fine selection of Pickles Chewchow and Jellies at the Red Store J. R. Harris.
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Red
J. R. Harris
Professor Bowie Leaves On Prospecting Trip
Prof J S Bowie departs last Monday to prospect north and west and plans to resume teaching if a position opens. He has kept books for J W Wadley for six months. We will miss his genial smile and hope for his success. Those who owe us should settle debts with Greko and Jowell as we need money.
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J. S. Bowie
J. W. Wadley
Greko & Jowell
Local notices and court verdicts in Austin area
George LeGrande returns home from his first term at Austin University to vacation with his parents. McCarver and Co. offer wood and iron work at affordable prices. In Justice Court W W James sues C C Gardener, verdict for plaintiff for 105 and costs. J W Gallaher sues C Gardner, defendant confesses judgment for 35 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George LeGrande
Austin University
Justice Court
W. W. James
C. C. Gardener
J. W. Gallaher
C. C. Gardner
Round Trip Excursion Tickets Offered by M. E. and T. Railway
The M. E. and T. Railway announces sale of Round Trip Excursion Tickets to summer resorts North East and Southeast. For rates maps and timetables contact G. F. Tuestas, Ticket Agent, Henriett Texas.
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M. E. & T. Railway
G. F. Tuestas
Henriett
Texas
Denver Killion Returns Home to Father Near Town
Denver Killion, absent out west for months, came back last week and is now with his father near town.
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Denver Killion
News Stand to Operate. Special Subscriptions Offered
Notice from W. F. Gorrissen, news dealer, stating he will continue to sell papers on the street and at his business after mail delivery opens. He announces special subscription rates for Daily News or Gazette by the weaker month to friends and patrons.
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Patrions
W. F. Gorrissen
No Publishable Public Letter on County Line
The newspaper will not publish further letters from Surveyor Brown of Stephens County due to personal dispute between surveyors. Editors warn that continued argument would become recrimination and abuse. They prefer a public resolution that satisfies the people over inflammatory letters.
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Brown
Stephens County
Akins Visit Graham Friends in This City
Mr and Mrs D R Akin of Amarillo Texas arrived in Graham on Monday last to visit relatives and many friends in the city.
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D. R. Akin
Amarillo, Texas
Graham
New Home Sewing Machine Co Promises Tomorrow Call
A street advert on a tramp and a housewife contrasts need and refusal. The ad promotes New Homer Sewing Machine Co agents who will call tomorrow if a hint is dropped about buying a New Home Sewing Machine. Harris invites readers to inspect his stock of fancy groceries unseen in the city.
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Homer Sewing Machine Co
Revival Continues at Methodist Church During Conference
A revival of religion will be continued at the Methodist church during the Conference. Preaching in the forenoon and at night.
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Methodist Church
Shoes and poultry fortunes in a rural lament
The note touts H. T. Shumaker & Son's calf, kid, button, and lace shoes at $1.25 and then pivots to a rustic fable about a yellow-legged spring chicken that croons today yet may be cut down tomorrow, a somber reflection on youth and fate.
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H. T. Shumaker & Son's
Creamy plates at Twait's next to the U.S. Court House
A note directs readers to Twait's for a plate of good cream located beside the U.S. Court House, indicating a local dining option adjacent to a civic building.
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Twait’s
U.S. Court House
U. S. Court House
Writing school opening delayed by Prof Eggers
By request of his patrons Prof Eggers postpones the opening of his writing school at Graham until next Monday July 1 due to the Conference.
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Eggers
Graham
Professor L C Thomas Visits Graham in Texas
Prof L C Thomas of Jack county made a flying visit to Graham last week. He is well known in Young county for teaching several area schools and remains favorably regarded in the region. Farner notes death of Mary B Durham aged two years and three months with a frost like line. The piece includes social chatter about lawn tennis joining and a marble game after noon.
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L. C. Thomas
Jack County
Graham
Thomas
Young County
Gainesville
Texas
Mary B
Wm. C
Eliza T. Durham
Farner
Flooding Damages Fences and Crops East of Graham
Heavy rains east of town caused significant crop and fence damage. J G Hill reports losses at Dry Creek, while O D Gholston on Conner Creek lost about 300 bushels of wheat. Capt Gant notes over two inches of rain last Friday and about 1.5 inches Monday evening. Salt Creek forded crowded waterbound residents in Graham. Full crop losses are not yet known but expected to be considerable, especially east and southeast of Graham.
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J.G. Hill
Dry Creek
O. D. Gholston
Conner Creek
Capt. Gant
Signal Service
Salt Creek
Graham
Familiar faces greet conference circle and old pastor
Rey J H Trimble, Jake Culwell of Springtown and L T Davis S B Wadley of Weatherford attend the conference, once of this town. Sheriff Collier returns from Terrell with Miss Viola Higgins to the Lunatic Asylum. Information is filed against F M McGlathlin for aggravated assault on D P Thorp. The writer urges more ideas from country exchanges and more journalistic initiative.
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Rey. J. H. Trimble
Jake Culwell
Springtown
L. T. Davis
S. B. Wadley
Weatherford
Mr. Trimble
Sheriff Collier
Terrell
Miss Viola Higgins
F. M. McGlathlin
D.p.thorp
Conference delegates delayed by rain in Weatherford
Rain prevented most delegates from arriving for the conference day with the Presiding Elder delegating Dr. Mackey of Weatherford to organize. Present ministers include Dr. Mackey Dr. Davis L. T. Davis F. L. Marshall W. C. Poston Sam Wadley D. A. Switzer J. H. Trimble Dr. Lyle A. J. Culwell E. W. Simmons W. A. Gilleland and others expected.
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Dr. Mackey
Weatherford
Dr. Davis
L. T. Davis
F. L. Marshall
W.C. Poston
Sam Wadley
Iranbury
D. A. Switzer
Springtown
J. H. Trimble
Dr. Lyle
A. J. Culwell
Whitt
E. W. Simmons
W. A. Gilleland
Bargain Sale of Creed Dwelling in Graham Southwest
The Creed dwelling house in Graham’s southwest section is to be sold at a bargain. Apply at this office. The case Brown and Chism vs Thomas and Mrs Wayne in Justice Court was continued to the September term. One counsel said it should be continued to Judgment Day for a Higher Court. Wanted 1000 customers at V F Gorrissen’s.
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Creed
Graham
Brown and Chism
Thomas
Wayne
Justice Court
Want to borrow and invest with McPuaine AKIN loan agents
An unsigned advertisement invites readers to seek loans or investments with McPuaine AKIN at the courthouse. It promises rapid, uncomplicated terms, straight interest, and no pressure to buy overpriced middleman services, offering options on land, stock, and other ventures.
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McPuaie& Akin
Strayed Brown Mare Yearling With Brand O Tail
One brown mare yearling with a brand O on the left shoulder. All information wanted. Notify J. E. Ryvs.
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J. E. Ryvs
County exhibit invitation urged for state fair
The Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition invite every Texas county to send exhibits. Young County should prepare a neat display of all products to compete with sister counties. Tulsa audiences will judge counties by their exhibits, so representation is advisable with minimal labor and cost.
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Young
Texas
Young County
Houston Named Successor to District Attorney Eli Miller
Mr. Houston former district attorney of the 36th district is appointed to succeed George Eli Miller who resigned earlier. Houston has wide experience as a prosecuting officer and is described as an able lawyer. He now resides in Wichita Falls.
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Houston
George Eli. Miller
Wichita Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.B. Gant
Bell House
Christ
Chisin’s Gallery
Turtle Hole
Satvraim
R. L. Rickman & Co
J. R. Hanets
D.P
Belknap
Congress
H. James
E. &Iester
Dan Pumpkin
J. R. Harts
Garrett & Mark's
Allen Gibson
W. F. Garrisson
W. F. Orissen
McCarver & Co
J. BR. Harris
Old Top
Methodist Conference
R. E. Mabry
Washington Territory
Washington
Third Ward
Weatherford Street
V. F. Gorrissen’s
QO. E. Finuay
Graham, Young Co
C. W. Johnson
Bay
Beckham
Phlete A. Martin
Will Annes
A. B. Gant
Matt. H. Cutsu
Fee Ae Oe
Graham, Texas
Bes
Old Post Office
Ryus
R. N. Price
Physician Surgeone Obsteteitics
Garrett & Matkin’s Drug Store
J. E. Ryus
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