Local notices from Mason County church and lodge listings
A mixed local page lists Masons lodges and Knights of Pythias meetings for Mason County with dates on the first and third Saturdays, a church directory detailing service times for Methodist, Church of Graham, Presbyterian, and other congregations, plus a note on Young County Lodge No 436 A M installation weekend and accompanying supper and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Lodge
A. R. McDon
Jedknon
N. J. Timmons
J. Akin
John Tayohn Pohlman
Tyler
Masons
Memorial Lodge Resolution and Local Notices
A Corinthian Lodge memorial resolves thanks to Rev. T E Smith Mrs Crawford and assistants for floral tributes and to young ladies for arrangements. It acknowledges Ino L Payne for aid and Graham for attendance and kindness. Also notes hats offered for sale and posts about Wood remaining postmaster Crozier and Methodist fence near the church yard.
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Corinthian Lodge No
T. EK. Smith
Ino. L. Payne
Graham
F. C
County Bridge Bond Authority Limited by Tax Vote
The attorney general's department states counties may levy only fifteen cents per one hundred dollars for road and bridge work unless they vote to increase under 1891 act and constitutional amendment. A county that has not voted for more cannot issue greater bonds or debt just because bonds or scrip exist.
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Young County
Thetorney General’s Department
Frank Andrews
Local notes on sewing services and social visits
Mrs Harve Stewart offers sewing and dress making on short notice at the Bell House. Mrs M E Akin has returned from Ft Worth. Mrs Rose visits her daughters in town. J W Ray and Nickell of Bethel in town on business. Wm Redders painting the courthouse roof. May Huey leaves for Louisiana after closing her art school. Johnston school plans a Flint Creek picnic next Tuesday. Crops look good and neighborhood health is strong. Rambler reports a social at Commissioner Herron’s residence with musicians and guests including Miss Virgie James, Miss Laura Butler and others enjoying cake and croquet. The piece notes lively chat and humorous asides about Goose Neck Bend residents. The date appears as June 25, 1898.
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Nickell
Bethel
J. W. Ray
Hale Co
C. L. Ray
Farmer
Wm. Redders
Court House
May Huey
Louisiana
Johnston
Flint Creek
F. Herron
Virgie
Minnie James
Bell Morris
Laura Butler
John Hughes
Goose Neck Bend
Lite
Johnie Blair
Jyse Neck
Gipp Durham
Mollie McJilton
Ab. Hughes
Sue MecJilton
Bill Johnson
Myrtle
Sallie
Minnie Lasater
Lawrence MelLaren
Prince of Good Fellows
Rambler
Une
Local merchants advertise goods and bargains in town
D. M. Howard of Mineral Wells promotes a large dry goods and grocery stock for wholesale and retail sales. F Gorrissen is summering abroad while Burej Holmes is at Surrissen's store advertising stationery glassware queen's ware and more with bargains at Shumaker Bros. to wake room for there
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D. M. Howard
Mineral Wells
L.f. Gorrissen
Burej Holmes
Surrissen’s
Shumak‘er Bros
Crop prospects and community notes from Farmer Texas
The report surveys crops around Finis Palo Pinto and Ming Bend with yields about 15 bushels per acre from Jake Matthews. It notes large wheat stacks by Frank Freeman at Magee place and a prosperous rural scene with church events, barbecues, and a new senior house funded by Farmer residents.
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Rire Garrett
Thresher
Jake Matthew
Finis
Matthews
T. C. Jarnigan
Jarnigan
Bern
O. G. Denson
Wild Bend
Smith
Tucker
Jones
Frank Freeman
Frank
Magee
Palo Pinto
Ribbles
Ming Bend Church
Mr. Welch
E A. Foster
Ming Bend
J. D. Butler
Billy Henson
Y. James
Goose Neck Bend
Land Offers Near Graham with Partial Cultivation Options
Two farm parcels near Graham offered with partial cultivation. First 160 acres eight miles east priced at 800 dollars with small down and long, low-interest payment. Second 320 acres east of Graham about 40 acres cultivated at 1200 dollars, long-time terms. Also leased Colony Surveys numbers 59 213 1467 1662 2244 62 74 630 2908 1481, apply to R C McPuatte.
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Graham
Barbecue and Sales Notices Parade July Fourth Plans
A notice describes a July Fourth barbecue at Lynch Springs near Carter crossing on the Brazos river with speaking dancing and amusements plus lemonade and refreshments. It lists low prices on textiles and shoes from Morrison Street & Co and Suemaker Bros while a tax update notes a 10 percent ad valorem levy. Mrs Prichard will reopen The Bell House on June 16 after repairs and painting to accommodate boarders. The Methodists prepare for a conference and youth services.
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Lynch Springs
Carter Crossing
Brazos River
Hat sale and school plans stir small town chatter
Jewell markets men’s and women’s straw hats as neighbors mock the ads while the school board reviews architect plans for a new town school house. The design features six large rooms and cloak spaces and, if built as specified, will be an attractive town landmark. The board reportedly has an offer from a contractor to fund and construct the bonds. The weather remains hot as the note closes.
Local editor called to account as plagiarist copycats pasting letters
Buck Blatherskite accuses Jake Nobody of stealing his letters and republishing them with altered names in Breckenridge Texas. The editor is urged to print Buck’s rebuttal while the town buzzes about county line threats and community gossip amid a Tonk Valley school exhibition and performances by Prof. Lindsey and local pupils.
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Stevens County
Jake
Jim Pettusses
Jim Pettus
Jim Staleker
Jaik Noboddy
Jim Pett
Foxes
Jinny
Anny
Noboddy
Hard Studdy
Reedin
Stevens County Hoozter
Reed
Editer
Buck
R. Lindsey
Tonk Valley
Frank Lindsey
Gibson Brothers
Minnie Thomas
Local Merchants Offer Closeout Goods and Events
Jewell sells Hamburg embroideries cheaply to clear season stock. Morrison Stacer Co offers Dodson Hil pickles and a full range of groceries at lowest prices. The Daws v Slack case was reversed on appeal. Bryson Masons held a public installation and large picnic last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Hamburg
Dodson & Hil
Morrison, Stacer & Co
Masons
Bryson
Gospel Tent Arrives for Evening Services in Court House Park
The Gospel Tent was delivered yesterday and is being erected today in the court house park. Services are planned for tonight with attendees expected to gather for the evening event.
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Court House Park
Electric Bitters Promised Relief Checks Ill Health
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness from La Grippe and sick head aches. It claims direct action on the liver stomach and kidneys and promises speedy relief after a single trial. Large bottles priced at 89 cents.
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Rgraham
Graham postmaster appointed Granville H Crozier
The St Louis Republic reported Granville H. Crozier known as Pat Crozier has been appointed postmaster at Graham. He has post office experience and is described as quiet and accommodating. Strongly backed by Democrats and endorsed by Congressman Cockrell. The paper offers congratulations to Pat Crozier and sympathy to rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Granville H. Crozier
Graham
G.H
Pat
Third Quarterly Conference Held by M E Church
The Third Quarterly Conference of the M. E. Church was held last night with attendees from local congregations. Church officials announced upcoming programs and community outreach plans for the season.
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M. E. Church
Lawn styles offered at reduced prices at Jewell's
Many Graham residents attended Tank Valley Exhibition last Friday night. The ad notes a variety of lawns in white and colored styles at greatly reduced prices at Jewell's.
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Jewell's
Tank Valley
Notice to creditors of J Porter and Son
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the late firm of J Porter and Son are earnestly requested to call and settle either by cash or note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Porter & Son
County Board of Equalization Sifts Few Valuations
County commissioners met Monday as a board of equalization. Only a few dissatisfied parties appeared and left satisfied with the court action. Very few valuations were raised and the session lasted one day.
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Board of Equalization
Civil case Henderson and Groves v Heigh Tower and Keen
Justices convened Monday for civil business. The contested case Henderson and Groves versus Heigh Tower and Keen resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff. Defendants gave notice of appeal to the county court.
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Justices Cout
Henderson and Groves
Heightower
Keen
Ladies Silk Mitts at 35 Cents a Pair
State Supt Carlisle locates the State Normal of the 29th Senatorial District at Jacksboro with J D Matlock of Dallas as conductor. Other capable teachers will be employed and the effort will be to make it a grand success. Open July 10 and closes Aug 11 1893. Board for entire session 10 dollars, tuition 5 dollars including examination fee. Certificates issued will be good for four years.
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Carlisle
Jacksboro
J. D. Matlock
Dallas
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W. B. Pope
W. M. M. N. Harpy
Sec’ty
Lolol F. Adelphi Lodge
Moete
Beckham Hall
R. BE. Meany
Knights of
B. B. Gargert
E. Jackson
P. Corinthian Lodge
Knights Pythias
H. L. Monnwsox
Mi. Hipson
A. R. Rosseau
AL RB
Mers
Jxo. T. Consinouam
Geo
Waren
Methodist Church
T. E. Smith
Preabyterian
X. Smith
Rark
V. Batioe
Francis Moore
St. Louis
Sarie Parker
B. L. Adams
B. Holmes
W. T. Stewart
J. W. Akin
Kade Wuvsos
K Pih
Com
Yen
G. B. Jewsut
Wood
Crozier
Methodists
Ming Pond
J. W. Casey
A. W. Ganaway
J. W
Dr. Ww
W. Terrell
J. B. Wear
W. A. Whittenburg
Ss. D
T. S. Lamons
W. M. Looney
C. W. Johnson
H. B. Pollard
R. C. McPhaill
Timmons
Pollard
Seymour
Texas
R. C. McPuatte
Morrison, Street & Co
Suemaker Bros
Bell House
Eonfederate Reunion
Clear Fork
Bill Akers
Fort Bros
Shumaker Bros
Buck Blathershite
Kenneth Aynesworth
Cap. Byrd
Pink Timmons
Belle Timmons
Horace Wade
Little Wise Heads
Leona Timmons
Zula Rogers
Florence Timmons
Ora Jones
Wiley Moore
Rosa Moore
Claudie Carson
Victoria Keeter
Edna Dowdle
Granvile Wade
Charley Keeter
Poorhouse Nan
Necie Holt
Inqquirer
Mollie Rogers
Silas Jones
Alice Timmons
Mr. Shepherd
Zach Timmons
Lillian Ernest
Jesus
Mary Keeter
Geo, McLaren
Prof
Lindsey
Joe
Joe Aynesworth
Omer Timmons
Will Coffman
Will Jones
A Jones
Maggie Lane
John Dowdle
Hope Timmons
Minnie Moore
Elbert Keeter
Lee Coffian
Thundrous
Olga Lane
al Jones
Sam Dowdle
Earl Coffman
Benson
Breranty Aball
Daws
Slack
Court of Civil Appeals
G. B. Jewen
Jacksboro Normal
E. 8. Grama
R. G. Guanam, Sec’y and Treas
R. F. Arnold
RB. JuvrEny
J. B Nona
E. B. Newman
J. M. Norman
de Beckham National Bank
Capital
R. L. Rickman
J.C. Loving
J. B. Norris
E. P. Davis
E. B. Normart
R. Jeffery
R. E. Mabry
Ww. T Stewart
W. D. Craig
John M. Wyatt
The
First National Bank
Graham, Texas
Carey-Lombard Lumber Co
Porter & Eddleman
West Side Public Square
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