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An exchange remarks that the Populists never get too small in number to split again. It is said every minute of time a sucker is born, the sucker tribe is a very numerous animal both human and otherwise.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
2
Mineral Wells & Northwestern Railroad Slip Up Hinted
A casual note warns readers that the Mineral Wells and Northwestern railroad is expected to make a mistake soon, though the writer requests that the topic not be mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells & Northwestern Railroad
Miss Laura Moore bids for Greer County superintendent
Greer County Oklahoma lists daily candidate Miss Laura Moore as a contender for the office of County Superintendent seeking the top county education post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer County
Oklahoma
Laura Moore
Reverend Sheldon’s Paper Sees Large Subscriber Growth
The Reverend’s publication attracts over 100,000 subscribers as he seeks to publish in the manner he believes Christ would. Advertisers will note that promotion can boost a venture amid hopes for peace in Kentucky after recent turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Christ
Old
Kentucky
Cold ankles blamed as leading danger to women
Doctors warn that cold ankles may harm women more than nerves or diseases combined. The Coman che Chief notes possible wisdom in women sleeping alone to avoid the risk.
Sharp reproach in a reader letter about obscenity
A reader condemns a busy editor for printing obscene content claiming the editor lacks moral depth. The letter mocks indulgent prurience and references biblical and classical comparisons to underscore alleged corruption of the press. The piece reflects wartime era anxieties about morality and media influence.
Street & Co. Advertises New Spring Goods
The firm of S. B. Street & Co. announces a large stock of new spring goods. They buy in large quantities and offer prices competitive with any in west Texas. Managers and clerks are polite and aim to make customers return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. S. B. Street & Co
West Texas
8. B. Street & Co
Soldiers Homesteads 160 Acre Warrant Offer
Government seeks to buy claims from Union Soldiers Sailors and widows who homesteaded under 160 acres before June 1874 and abandoned claims. They will purchase if filed and offer to obtain government land warrants for soldiers who served fourteen days in Mexican or other wars prior to 1855. Call or write for details.
Road Tax Election Set for April in Young County
The county will hold elections at multiple voting places on April 14 to decide if a road tax should be levied on all taxable property. Many fear this replaces the five day labor road duty, but the tax, if approved, will add a payment or work requirement for every male citizen of a certain age. The paper invites reader input to clarify the questions surrounding the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Hartford Life Insurance Suit Named Representation
Hartford Life Insurance is represented by Geo L in a filing noting legal involvement and formal counsel. The document cites a named attorney and an ongoing civil matter requiring further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Life Insurance
Geo. L
Gay seeks reelection as County and District Clerk
The Candidates. Chas. Gay announces in this issue his bid for reelection to the office of County and District Clerk. Mr. Gay has served the people well and faithfully the past four years, and as everybody knows him, we can add no laurels to his brow by offering any words of praise in his behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Gay
Gay
Everbody
Marion A Wallace for Sheriff and Tax Collector
Marion A Wallace announces this week as a candidate for Sheriff and Tax Collector of this county. He is nephew of the late Marion D Wallace who died in the line of duty as Sheriff in December 1888. A former deputy sheriff and constable, he later served as cattle inspector for the N W Texas Cattle Association before returning to True area to farm. He aims to make the race interesting for opponents and is well known to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion A. Wallace
Marion
Marion D. Wallace
Young Marion
N. W. Texas Cattle Association
Psalm 20 Sermon on Integrity and Faith
Rev Dr Morris delivers night sermon from Psalms 20 1 2 urging judge me O Lord examine me and prove me. He contrasts David s faith with weakness noting God s omniscience and the need for consecration. A missionary tale is offered of a woman venturing to a leprous colony then dying in faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morris
David
Satan
God
Earth
Subscribe for The Leader at one dollar yearly
A brief notice promoting subscriptions to The Leader offering a yearly rate of one dollar. The item emphasizes an affordable access path for readers to receive the paper regularly.
Longtime Texas judge Harry Williams dies at 77
Burial Sunday for Harry Williams aged seventy seven years six months and twenty four days born in Clark County Kentucky married to Sallie J Alexander in 1848. Mexican War hero who settled in Kaufman then Young County facing frontier dangers. Served as county judge, commissioner and chief justice. Described as modest Christian man with ten children five living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Kentucky
Sallie J. Alexander
Sally
William
Kentucky Volunteers
Mexico
Cerro Gordo
Texas
Kaufman County
Young County
Harry Williams
Sallie
J.C. K
Election Proclamation for 1900 Road Tax Vote in Young Co
County Judge N J Timmons of Young County Texas proclaims an election to be held April 14 1900 at voting places within the county. The vote asks if the commissioners court shall levy a special road tax not to exceed fifteen cents per hundred dollars of property. Ballots to read For the tax or Against the tax. Proclamation dated March 8 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
N. J. Timmons. Co
Judge Young Co. Tex
Kidney Remedy Promises Relief for Kidney Disease
Vital warning on kidney disease as a major modern risk. It claims paroxysm Aen Errrens is a superior remedy, soothing soreness, aiding stomach and liver, and cleansing bowels. Marketed as quickly relieving advanced symptoms, it allegedly slows progression and restores vigor. Sold by C. G. King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. King
Stray Reports from Precincts 1 and 2 in 1900
Reported stray notices by Commissioner Ardis for Precinct No 2 and by Commissioner Wheat for Precinct No 1 list two horses. A sorrel mare with a white hind foot and branded F on the left shoulder, about nine years old, snip nose. a bay mare about 14 hands high, nine years old, calm enough to work and ride. Both notes dated February 18 and February 12, 1900 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ardis
E . Curtis
A. J. Wheat
Smith
Chas. Gay
James Melton Visits Graham From Albany
James Melton arrived in Graham yesterday from Albany for a short visit to relatives and friends, planning to stay a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Melton
Albany
Graham
Young County Camp United Confederate Veterans to meet
Members are commanded to meet in camp March 10, 1900. Business of importance to be attended to. J S Starrett Captain Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Camp
United Confederate Veterans
J.S. Starrett
Com
Fire damages Mr. Jefferys residence in tragic blaze
A report on a week old fire corrects prior errors. Only the dwelling and furnishings burned, not barns or outhouses. Insurance totaled 2000 on the house and 400 on goods. The piano and a few items survived. Mr. Jeffery mixed coal oil with medicines on the stove, igniting a blaze that consumed the room and later the house. The loss is estimated at 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffery
Card of Thanks for Fire Rescue and Kindness
We express sincere thanks to friends who helped save our home and goods from fire and for expressions of sympathy and kindness. We especially thank Mr. and Mrs. S R Crawford for opening their home and providing comforts and luxuries to our family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Crawford
S. R. Jeffery
Olney Olries Weather and Community Notes
Warm week in Olney with local social events and activities. Bro Hill completed his regular appointment last Sunday and Sunday night. Miss Pearl Wanne returned home. Otis Goodloe is sick. Young people enjoyed a social at John Bloodworth’s Friday. Prof Bolding attended the Institute Friday and Saturday. Olney boys plan to organize a baseball team next Saturday evening. E H Payne visited Graham last Monday. Some farmers planting corn. Hoyt Brown visited Vernon last week. Miss Jennie Drum returned home today. A horse fell with Jim McEntire last Sunday injuring him. J W Kennedy was in town last Saturday. Guess Wu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Hill
Hoyt Brown
Vernon
Jennie Drum
Jim McEntire
J. W. Kennedy
Community Notes From Jacksboro Area
Markley reports general health good and busy farmers preparing for planting. Mrs. Joe Butler of Graham visited last week, Uncle Jack Mankins of Archer County in town with daughter Lu Delaney, C W Rasure and family visited Jacksboro, T Mankins also visited. Our school attendance remains strong. Oll Wright, who lost an arm last fall, has returned to Weatherford to seek medical advice as the condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Fatal Accident Kills Mrs Keen During Hunting Return
Walter Keen, his wife and child were returning from a day of hunting when a Winchester rifle discharged in the buggy. The ball struck Mrs. Keen in the neck and exited above the ear, killing her instantly. The burial occurred Thursday at Farmer, leaving the community in mourning. Mrs. Keen was the second daughter of S G Davidson, formerly of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Keen
Farmer
Mr. Keen
Winchester
Mrs. Keen
J. M. Keen
G. Davidson
Spring Creek
Bee Hive Ad Promotes Mittenthal Bros Establishment
The Bee Hive front page features a big advertisement praise for Mittenthal Bros proprietors, praising their enterprise and strong support of the newspaper. The note urges readers to visit the Bee Hive when in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bee Hive
Messrs
Mittenthal
Fred Baily Escapes Then Recaptured Near Bryson
Fred Baily escaped from his keeper J B Crain during a theft sentence last Saturday. He was recaptured Sunday near Bryson by Deputy Sheriff Preston Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Baily
J. B. Crain
Bryson
Preston Brooks
Banker Routs a Robber in Thornville Ohio
J R Garrison, cashier of the bank of Thornville, Ohio, claims lung trouble and recovery after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He praises it as the best medicine for severe cold or lung trouble and keeps a bottle on hand. Only 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Handy Matthews Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Handy & Matthews Drug Store
The Day of Days and Life Insurance Urgency
A looming reminder urges readers to consider the certainty of death and the security of life insurance for dependents. It emphasizes preparing for the unexpected to prevent financial hardship for a spouse and children.
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