Special session called to fix election law in Texas 1906
Governor Lanham issues proclamation to convene the twenty ninth Legislature in Austin March 26 1906 to determine voting for party nominations in state and district conventions based on primary results. Only one subject and one section of law are to be considered Bleeding section 120. Burglar caught at N F McCain store after a night break in. Peyton Oliver jailed awaiting grand jury. police doubt confederate involvement. Oliver claims Tennessee origin and Breckinridge stint. seeks reform school term.
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Austin
Tex
W. T. Lanham
Tex .S
A. D
S. W. T. Latham
Wallace
Graham
Breckinridge
Commerce Hotel
Whiskey Causes More Trouble in Gourseneck Bend
Last Monday night the home of Mrs Bettie Aynesworth in southern Gourseneck Bend was broken into and a keg of whiskey stolen. Sheriff Wallace traced two youths, Henry Lasater aged 19 and Henry Lisle aged 17, who faced burglary and theft charges. Both waived examining trial. bonds set at 500 dollars each, Lisle bonded, Lasater jailed for bail default. Lasater recently moved from Comanche County. Lisle is Oliver Lisle’s son. Grand jury will hear their cases next week.
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Wallace
Reformatory
A. W. Kay
Bettie Aynesworth
Gourseneck Bend
Henry Lasater
Henry Lisle
Squire Kay
Lisle
Lasater
Young Lasater
Comanche County
Young Lisle
Oliver Lisle
Hunt's Lightning Oil Hustler Ad Content
An old Hustler style advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil promising round the clock relief for aches pains burns and bruises. It claims immediate sleep time application and disappearance of misery with a simple rub.
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Hunt
Hoopers Tetter Cure Promises Health and Humor
An old advertisement claims Hooper's Tetter Cure heals akin diseases and provides unfailing comedy for dandruff. The copy mentions support from B. 8. Doty and associates, suggesting a Victorian era patent remedy tone with bold unverified claims.
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Hooper
Doty
Destructive Fires Ravage Flat Rock Pastures This Week
Across several days a large fire devastates Flat Rock area. D R Akin and J W Akin pastures burned off and land between Flat Rock and the river scorched. Grass damage reported as extensive.
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Flat Rock
D.R Akin
J. W. Akin
Doctors Puzzled By Remarkable Recovery Of Kenneth McIver
Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Me credits a dramatic recovery to Dr King s New Discovery after three doctors gave him up due to severe throat inflammation and lung congestion. He praises the remedy for curing coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and lagrippe. Available at B S Doty Co drug store with trial bottle free.
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Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Weather and bloom in Ingleside as February acts springlike
In Ingleside the wind is strong while wheat is healthy and oats lag. Peach and plum trees bud and bloom early this year. The newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Morgan traveled toward Graham last Monday. Mentions of Earnest Williamson Moeers Bailey and Smeadiey.
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Muley
A. J. Morgan
Graham
Earnest
Williamson
Moeers
Bailey
Smeadiey
Family and acquaintances notes from Spring Creek area
Reported visits and movements include Grandpa Young improving at Spring Creek after illness last week. Frank Covington from Graham passed through town, S R Jeffery went to Arkansas on business. Ida Still hosted a gathering, Austin Byrd from Indian Mound visited, Mollie Jeffery to receive lessons with Mrs. Shields, Mollie to stay with Mrs. Jeffery. Mr. and Mrs. White and baby from True dined with Smedleys.
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Frank Covington
Graham
S.R. Jeffery
Arkansas
Ida
Austin Byrd
Indian Mound
Jno. Watson
Miss Mollie
Midway
Excursion to Ft Worth and Dallas for Sunday Ball Games
Travel special from Graham to Fort Worth and Dallas on March 4 includes Cardinals game in Dallas and Browns game in Fort Worth. Round trip fares are 1.50 to Fort Worth and 2.00 to Dallas. Train departs Graham at 6 00 a m and returns from Dallas at 3 00 p m and from Fort Worth at 5 30 p m with partial arrival times listed.
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Fort Worth
Ft. Worth
Dallas
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Browns
Graham
Dr Kings New Life Pills End Constipation
A lively tussle with the old enemy of the race constipations ends in appendicitis risk. To avoid trouble with stomach liver and bowels use Dr Kings New Life Pills. They regulate these organs without pain or digestion discomfort. B S Doty Co druggist.
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Dr. King
B. S. Doty & Co
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Marry, Short & CO
Texas
Mr. N.F
Young Oliver
Dub
Durham
Young CO
Geo. H. Craig
Graham, Trxxas
Grandpa Young
Spring Creek
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