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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
3
Local notes report Gooseneck resident Harlan Bunge in the city, visits at City Meat Market and leadership list additions. Mentions of J. A. Wright’s gratitude, Col. P. B. Hunt’s ranch visit, and a birth announced by A D Billingsley. Ads note pasture land available, farms sought near Graham and Bryson, with 200 acres of pasture and water and Prospectors seeking small holdings.
R W Collier, long time county resident now of Taloga Oklahoma, visited Graham this week and made a substantial donation to the Leader on subscription while here. Geo H Craig of Graham is the seller.
H P Hughes of Fort Worth traveling passenger agent for the Texas and Pacific Railway visited Graham Tuesday for the Wichita Falls Elevator Co to discuss buying wheat. He handles mixed grades in car lots and pays market prices by grade. Hughes is an old friend and patron of the Leader for about thirty years.
Polled Durham bull calves from registered double stand aged Bogan bulls offered at Hunt Ranch near Drummond. Also two high grade Red Short horn bull calves. Geographic area centered on Hunt Ranch with George W. Hunt as agent.
The article touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a trusted remedy for women's ailments. It claims full disclosure of ingredients, no narcotics or alcohol, and endorsements by medical writers. It invites readers to request a free booklet from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
Mrs Ursula Schlittler wife of Jacob Schlittler Sr died last Saturday and was buried Sunday at Oak Grove Cemetery. A Swiss native, she lived in Texas about twenty five years and leaves an aged husband three sons and a daughter. Also in Graham a fundraising drive by Rev C E Brown for a home for aged Methodist preachers raised 340 plus land gift from Mrs E B Graham. the project aims a $600 house and the effort involves local support across church lines.
R F Arnold attorney advertises long term land loans at one percent interest or extensions on vendor notes, offering 1 2 of the purchase price on improved farms. Call for terms.
Captain S R Crawford called on Vice President Thorne of the Texas and Pacific in Dallas last week. Thorne said work on the W M W N line from Mineral Wells to the northwest would begin soon, with twenty five miles of track at Mineral Wells to be laid. Further extension was not yet decided.
Captain Crawford invited Mr. Thorne to inspect the country near Graham. Thorne promised to visit if business allows. The line will run twenty five miles closer to Christian, with wood hauling warnings north of Graham. Stewart warns residents that wood cutting at the flour mill area is forbidden and violators will be prosecuted.
A Missionary Rally is announced at Henewel Brantict ehureh nine miles from Graham. The program includes sermons by H Toonean and R Tiindeau, an altar call, and an election for Buckner Ornhane Hama after the service. Sessions feature mission work, sermons by Aro Harris and H A Thompson, with alternates G W Rack J L McCorp and E J Robertson.
Letters of Administration on the estate of R E Singleton deceased were granted January 9 1906 by Young County Court. All persons with claims must present them within the legal time to J B Davidson Murray Texas.
Lands lands Lands I have good Farms and Unimproved Lands for sale Also 1848 acres lying in the Forks of Clear Fork and Brazos rivers Subdivided Best Alfalfa and irrigation proposition in Texas If you desire to sell or trade your farm or unimproved lands write or call on me I am in direct communication with eastern buyers and land men both in Texas and other states Geo. H. McLaren.
The Young County Relief Association reports death claims paid totaling 1593.00 to members including W. P. Olliver, Mrs J B Wear, Mrs J C Dunlap, Mrs E B Norman, J W Cloud, Mrs E Oatman, and G P F Taylor. Most members have paid last assessment. the group seeks two new members from each current member to reach about 1000 members. Membership costs 2.25 to join and applications are available through any member.
W P Stewart offers vendors lien notes loans on farms ranches and other real estate with liberal terms from reputable insurance firms. Office location in Jacksboro Texas over the First National Bank.
A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co. to Judge Akin discusses a Columbia, SC homeowner Mr. C. O. Brown hiring an experienced painter. The painter found the Devoe supply insufficient, noting ten gallons remained after completing the house painting. The missive reflects a widespread experience with paint quantities.
W M Sherman of Cushing Maine recalls three months of kidney inflammation. He credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with complete cure, claiming the remedy cured liver complaint dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria and restored his health. Sold by B S Doty Co. 50 cents.
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