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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
2
The Graham Texas office handles a civil matter as listed in the header. The brief note confirms activity centered on civil procedures and related administrative steps.
The passage notes Burleson County's decisive approval of a 15 cent road tax proposition. It also mentions Houston's six weeks breath issue and Cuban Itch widespread, with Hunt's Cure offered as a quick remedy or money back. The corn crop south of the Comanche line is described as a failure or poor.
A Comanche Chief quotation notes blue skies and widespread blue sentiment among farmers and merchants, with Populists described as the lone green spots in the county and thinning notably as time passes.
A Harvard professor envisions a distant future in 350 years when population pressure leaves everyone with only two thirds of an acre of space. The article expresses dread at extreme crowding and the prospect of no room to stand.
Cicero Smith forms a National Bank in Graham with capital stock of 50000 dollars. Citizens of Graham take half the stock, Smith keeps the rest. Safe and fixtures ordered. bank ready for business once charter arrives. Also an ad noting Hereixe tonic for stomach health sold by Graham Drug Co.
The Yoakum Times cautions that fleeing troubled lands leads to new woes and notes Governor Hogg’s enduring political role. It condemns oppressive capital policies and urges a middle path granting equal rights for all. It ends with a medicinal ad for Dr Simmons’ Sarsaparills at 50 cents per bottle.
Washington reports describe a devastating flood in the Pocahontas coal region of West Virginia with hundreds drowned and widespread railroad and property damage. Early notes claim up to 500 lives lost, while later officials revise to roughly sixty to seventy five deaths and total damage under 500 thousand dollars as rail lines and telegraph wires are repaired.
Moore's Pilatives claim to cure malaria ague chills fever swamp fever malarial fever bilious fever jaundice and fatigue with no quinine arsenic acid or iron. They tout tasteless formula priced at 50 cents per box from Dr C C Moore Co St Louis MO or Graham Drug Co.
In a humorous exchange the Salvation Army girl questions a drummer about the story of Jonah and the whale, inviting him to ask if they meet in heaven, then asks what she would do if not. An advertisement promotes Tasser's Buckeye Pie Ointment for piles, claiming immediate relief and complete cure with prices 50 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tubes, sold by Graham Drug Co.
The act defines a legal fence with three barbed wire strands or four foot pickets, spaced four feet apart, with posts four feet apart and stays or rails as specified. It becomes effective July 7.
A Tyler Courier column condemns itinerant lecturers who profit from church lectures while exploiting volunteers and dodging taxes. It accuses a typical lecturer of misusing church roofs for venues and pocketing most proceeds, with newspapers aiding him. The piece contrasts fashion excess with royal indulgence, noting rising luxury among all classes including factory workers and maids.
An old medical ad asserts deafness comes from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and only constitutional remedies can cure it. It promises $100 for any catarrh deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills. Also notes political gossip about Ex Gov W J Stone and a Russia czar with four daughters and no son.
An advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure that purports to purify and enrich blood. It markets the product as improving vitality by balancing the body’s blood composition.
A mix of editorial on persistent dunning by publishers, Bryan’s remark on Mark Hanna, a medical ad for Dr Simmons Sarsaparilla, and Havana malaria control using petroleum oil. The items touch on debt collection, political opinions, health cures, and public health measures.
An advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic with a testimonial about humanity and money, claims it makes food more nourishing and vigor stronger, and lists Grabems Drug Co as seller. A Hayden-Cranfill damage suit is noted as being retried, criticized as costly for the state.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets advertise a cold remedy promising cure in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The ad lists a 25 cent price and urges quick relief from coughs and colds.
A Boston man gains happiness after his ill wife recovers with Dr King s New Life Pills. The note features a Lunatic Herald weekly launched by Gen Leeper of Owanico Ill, described as a sensational but unnew venture. Ballard s Horehound Syrup sells for 25 and 50 cents in Navasota Texas. Local painters praise Lamb Springs mineral paint for durability and beauty versus manufactured paints.
The State of Texas through Young County seeks tax collection for year 1900 on 192 acres described as Abstract No. 1469 held by J. G. N. RR Co. Delinquent amount $2.558. suit filed in the August term 1901 District Court to condemn and foreclose the land for taxes and costs.
Notice to all claimants of a 640 acre tract in the S. P. R. B. Co. Survey No 8 Abstract 1999 delinquent for 1900 taxes amounting to 11 34 and to appear at the August term 1901 of the District Court of Young County Texas to defend and show cause against judgment foreclosure of the land for taxes and costs of suit.
The state of Texas and Young County notify all with any claim to 24 acres in Geo Cox Survey Abstract No 4 that the land, 64 acres total, is delinquent for 1900 taxes. A suit was filed in August 1901 to foreclose and sell the property for taxes and costs. courthouse seal dated June 4, 1901, Clerk Ugo. McLane.
Citation to Unknown Owner in Young County Texas warns all interested parties that 216 acres of the I and G NBR BR Co Survey Abstract 1462 owned by J and G NBR R is delinquent for 1900 taxes totaling 2480 dollars. State sues for collection, seeks sale and foreclosure. writ issued by Geo McLaren Clerk of the District Court Grohm Texas dated June 4, 1901.
The State of Texas through Young County filed suit to collect delinquent taxes on 80 acres described as T. E. & L Co Survey No. 96 Abstract 871. Defendants are summoned to appear at the August 1901 District Court term in Young County to defend foreclosure for the 1900 taxes totaling $3.95.
The State of Texas in Young County issues notice to all owners of land delinquent for 1900 taxes. Land described as 14 acres of Jno H Wood Survey Abstract 1665, metes and bounds listed, delinquent for 1900 taxes amounting to 41ets. The District Court of Young County is summoned to condemn the land and order its sale for taxes and costs unless show cause is made by 1901 term. Dated June 4 1901. GEO. McLAREN Clerk Digi Court Young Co Texas.
Notice to owners of 64 acres in F G Russell Survey Abstract 1997 in Young County Texas delinquent for 1900 taxes. State suit seeks judgment condemning land and ordering sale to satisfy $1.86 taxes. appearance required at the August 1901 term of the District Court. Clerk Gee McLAREN signs.
The notice requires owners or claimants of any interest in 160 acres of K. J. Ribble Survey Abstract No. 1877 to appear for defense in the August 1901 District Court of Young County Texas. It asserts the state tax of 1.74 dollars and warns of sale and foreclosure to recover taxes and costs. Officer: Gro. McLanes, Clerk.
The State of Texas seeks 1900 taxes on 60 acres of the T E L Co Survey No 1856 Abstract 2107 in Young County. suit filed for condemnation and sale at the August term 1901 District Court to recover taxes and costs. Craham Texas, 4th day of Gro. McLaren, Clerk Dist. Court, Young County, Texas.
The district court of Young County Texas is ordered to foreclose on 20 acres once part of the L and G N railroad survey abstract No 1247 for 1909 taxes. The state and county tax due are 44 cents. The suit seeks condemnation and sale to satisfy costs. Clerk McLaren signs the notice.
Notice to Est S. A. Stebbins and all claimants of land in Young County Texas delinquent for 1900 taxes. Land includes 599 acres in Survey 2724, Abstract 1156, Original Grantee T E L Co, pending in District Court at 1901 term for taxes amounting to $1.59 plus costs.
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