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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
7
The regular annual election will be held at the court house in Graham Texas on April 6 1909 the first Tuesday in April by John H Wood presiding officer for electing a mayor and two aldermen one for each ward for the city of Graham Texas M K Grana M Mayor.
Local notes recount a March 11 issue with Moon Bros Buggies ads and Hallam bargains. Mentions J B Norris How Co and Pummill Hogan’s for cleaning, plus O W W convention trip plans. Church revival slated for June 23 for two weeks. Rev Ira Adams of Sarcoxie and Rev S J McMurry feature in community notices.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best cure for a lame shoulder whether from a sprain or rheumatic pain. Apply freely and rub vigorously at each use for a quick cure. Sold by all druggists.
Tailey cards, pencils and pun chers for socials at McKinney and Flint s advertise a band under Prof. Betz, praised as worth hearing. The play is hailed as the best canvas show. Graham Monday March 15 offers breakfast cereals and fresh grits and Graham brown flour at Tipweelu 30 NS.
Notice from Union Gin & Oil Co. Eliasville Texas announces ample Cake and Meal at 23.00 per ton, 2.00 below railroad prices, with a guarantee of quality and fitting customers while supplies last.
Milt Ritchey visited from Fish Creek last Monday and predicted wheat would recover if a rain came within ten days, while oats would likely fail this year. Also, a sales pitch for International Stock and Poultry Food appeared from W. L. TipWeELi & Sons for farm livestock. M. H. Steadham from Loving arrived last Saturday to learn if the courthouse could move there without dismantling it once the railroad arrives. his friends say he plans to wait until next fall.
The show is a premier tent production praised as the best under canvas with Acetylene lighting showcased in Graham on March fifth. The writer promotes the Blondin presented play and notes a new Acetylene Light Plant service by E C Stovall and Rosar Bryan offering home and business lighting.
Spring weather brings hope for planting but dry ground slows plowing. Health improves though Miss May Gallaher chills and Jewel Gallaher pneumonia, Mrs. Jim Lakey La Grippe. Local visits: Rev Williams spoke at Brier Branch, D R Carter visited Ford Crawford, Pete Dobbs visited Uncle Bob Gatewood. Ed Rowe gets new bicycle, Rowe family moving to Newcastle, Rock Island surveyors in the Valley near a planned railroad.
Coats pants vests and skirts pressed by Pompmill and Hogan. You have nothing to do but phone for service. Local business advertises quick turnaround and courteous staff ready to handle wardrobe needs.
R C McPhail invites livestock owners to insure horses mules and cattle with a leading stock life company in the county treasurer’s office. J J Armstrong visited from near Loving noting the region’s dry spell. he expects corn to fare better if planted in April. Dr Shoop's Croup Remedy claims quick relief in twenty minutes and is sold by B D Doty & Co.
Card thanks neighbors and friends for favors during husband and father D S Prick’s illness and death. Mrs D S Prick and children express deep gratitude for support and kindness shown.
Why come in Perry and have your clothes pressed. It is nothing but Pummill and Hogans tailor shop inviting customers to visit for pressing and alterations.
A health advertisement promises relief from itching piles using Hunt's Cure. It claims a single box is guaranteed to cure any case and that one application will prove its merits.
A pair of spectacles is found and can be claimed by the rightful owner. To obtain them, call this office and describe the glasses to prove ownership.
Public notice announces J L Williamson appointed administrator of Josiah A Baker death estate with Graham Texas address. Creditors and claimants are requested to present claims and arrange payment by January 28 1909.
Nance and Tatum Liverymen announce readiness to meet all trains and provide horse boarding by week or month. They invite customers to phone to arrange train meetings and note good business thus far with appreciation for continued patronage.
Castorite A features the distinctive Ceara stamp in a signature style. The item appears in a catalog entry noting its hang balance and finish. No further details on origin or maker are provided in the fragment.
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