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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1890
Page
2
A collage of quips and witticisms from multiple papers includes jokes on money respectability and deception. Snappy lines touch on oysters at church socials, trusts, hats, champagne, and everyday absurdities in a playful, era-typical voice.
Gov Hubbard, president of the Alexander Tyler and Northwestern road, seeks to unite his line with Col Simpson's Dallas and Northwestern to link Dallas Tyler and the pine regions. The sale ultimatum for the Trunk road is expected to be settled on Hubbard's return by the 27th as London and New York parties plan bond takeovers.
Winsboro Texas reports results from March 15 precinct No 4 showing a 23 vote majority for prohibition. Officials note liquor establishments may relocate about 200 yards into Franklin county to avoid the line between Wood and Franklin counties.
Charley Ashmead of Rusk street Third ward tried to kill himself with thirty grains of morphine Sunday night then visited Miss Mattie Shobe to die, hoping to shame her for a rejected love. He survived after a doctor treated him at midnight. Lizzie Ray of Twelfth street also overdosed on morphine to cope with a lover’s betrayal. prompt aid saved her.
Corpus Christi Tex March 21 A call to stock raisers of the southwest to meet in this city April 30 was issued yesterday The gathering grows from Fort Worths action endorsing the idea of a large refrigerator industry on the sea coast It aims to let Texas and other southwestern states control the beef market and add dollars per head to cash steer values
The residence of John G. Mitchell, about 1.5 miles east of Alvarado, Texas, burned yesterday at noon with nearly all contents lost. Estimated loss $1200. Mitchell, 70, long-time resident, has local sympathy. Fire likely started by mice among matches.
Jim Dix, a Black boy, tried to slip into an opera house show in Marshall Texas. He jumped from a side door when spotted and fell into a 25 foot well, landing in three feet of water with only minor injuries.
In Lampasas Texas a special election held March 20 chose FE P Maddox as mayor and J J Campbell H D Zachry W P Darby J F White Jerry Reed J F Bean Moses Hughes and W R Williamson as aldermen. The ticket was well received and the vote passed off quietly.
Galveston March 21 board of directors met to elect officers with Julius Runge named president J E Wallis vice president William Selkirk secretary and W I Moody treasurer for the railroad company.
New Ballist and New Steel Howe Tex March 21 The Houston and Texas Central is replacing ballast ties and using heavier steel than before. A large crew has worked between this place and Sherman for several months preparing the track upgrade.
A morning blaze at Wicutta Falls Texas sparked yesterday, with firefighters rushing to battle the flames as residents watched. The blaze caused property damage and prompted an investigation into the cause and origin of the fire.
An incendiary fire destroyed a block of wooden buildings from Seventh Street to C. C. White & Co. in Ohio Avenue. Names of ruined businesses include N. A. Robinson sewing and musical instruments, Brothers & John's land office, W. Faber second hand dealer, C. R. Cutler restaurant, L. T. Miller law office, Charles Ayers Palace restaurant, W. S. Hancock butcher, and T. C. Thompson land office. Charles Ayers died after collapsing in the street, likely from heart trouble, as fire raged.
In Callas Texas on March 20 an officer stopped a man fleeing with bulging pockets and a coat full of loot. The culprit, dubbed Santa Claus, admitted to stuffing a half gallon jar of tomatoes a quart wine gloves silk handkerchiefs razors and more. Capt Moon detained him and stored the items in the coalaboose vault.
The Dallas Weatherford train runs regularly with good patronage. Weatherford merchants and a number of ladies traveled to Dallas to transact business and return the same day. A Northwest region delegation also used the service to shop and back home in the afternoon.
The attorneys and witnesses departed Mansa for Tyler to attend the Keller and Weathersby trial for the murder of Hon. A Pope and assault to murder Hons. W H Pope and James Turner. A marriage license was issued to James ODonald and Miss L L Ray. Marshall's sons of the Emerald Isle celebrated St Patrick's Day as business remained lively in clear windy warm weather.
The Sabine River is very high in Orange Texas and a large cypress float is anticipated. If the rise continues some local mills may close as water enters furnaces. Hon W W Davison of Trinity visits to promote the Fort Worth Spring Palace exhibit in the city.
A woman woke at 4 AM on Wednesday to find a man throttling her in a Commerce Street parlor. She screamed and the masked assailant fled through an opened door. Several other women were present. color of the attacker unknown.
The home of O. P. Englund near Rancer burned, discovered while his wife and children were dining. They saved only a few belongings. Loss estimated at $650 with no insurance.
The wagonyard of Smith & Stevenson burned at 3 o clock yesterday morning in Sutpour Springs Texas. Sheds barn and Mrs Garrison and R M Henderson barns were destroyed. Loss estimated at about $1000 with no insurance.
The Gordon Texas community mourns Rev. C. C. Parrock editor and proprietor of the Gordon Courier who died after several days illness. He will be buried in Gordon cemetery this evening at 4 o clock.
About 9:45 p.m. an extra railroad gang from Itasca left town on a hand car. Half a mile beyond Itasca they blocked the track with cross ties and fired about twelve shots from the west. The foreman drove the machine to Hillsboro with no injuries. a passenger train arrived safely shortly after.
El Paso March 18 Jay Gould and party departed on a special train heading south over the Mexican Central. L Thorne master of transportation of the Texas and Pacific and E L Sargent Texas and Pacific agent accompanied him. Preparations for new Southern Pacific shops advance with J F Frause arranging brick and building plans. General Manager Krutschnitt to arrive soon. B W McCullough of the Texas and Pacific also left for Dallas.
George Ingram is jailed in Canton Texas on charges of infanticide. Married two months to a widow, he allegedly had a baby who was murdered and buried in the cellar after his wife fell ill. The coroner’s testimony sent him to await the grand jury.
A fine rain last night encouraged farmers who have planted 10,000 acres in cotton in the county. Prospects look promising for the crop while fruit and corn suffered only minor losses from the cold snap. Locals dispute a Telegraphic report claiming 65 percent of 150 ranch workers in Duval county died.
In Austin Sheriff White receives a telegram from LaGrange describing two suspects. Officer Gibson arrests a man named Davis matching the description as he exits the southbound International train with about $50 found on him. LaGrange intends to take the suspect back in the morning.
The Postmaster W S Dobson in LA Grangor Texas reports the post office safe drilled open last night and robbed of about 100 dollars in funds and private papers including copies of official government reports. No trace of burglars found. The burglars used a brace bit stolen from the neighboring blacksmith shop and appear to be professionals.
In Colnsville Texas on Monday afternoon 19 year old Fred Pelphrey was attempting to board a northbound Missouri Pacific freight train when he was hurled against a caboose step and suffered a fractured skull. J J James, injured by a broken depot step, remains confined at home with injuries.
Weather clears to springlike in Wiceutra Falls Texas as cattlemen report strong stock conditions. Tennessee and other state home seekers visit the city and several town and farm property sales have occurred in recent days.
Final arrest of Riley Herron near Rior Texas by Sheriff West and Deputies Hester and Sargent. Herron, indicted for assault with intent to kill, had evaded officers for some time and was captured Monday night.
A New York Journal report describes a proposed steel cell for Sing Sing with a bed, steel springs, and hidden electric wiring. A remotely triggered electric battery would kill a condemned inmate at an unknown time during a month, with no further communication until execution.
A cailor from the Peapod Bugle laments offensive language from boys at a city corner. He cites his wife and relatives present and urges better conduct, saying he must rebuke wrong-doing in his column. He vows to continue if needed.
A Boston Record observation on femininity in mail behavior. It notes twenty two of thirty women checked letters carefully, with three forgetting stamps, two needing address tweaks, and one misplacing a letter during a five minute watch at a postal locker.
A box car arrived in Salem with P Harwood his wife and two babies seven cows two horses two sheep and assorted household and farm equipment. A stovepipe was pushed through a ventilator and smoke indicated they were warm inside the car. Harwood said the trip was easy and pleasant despite crowding in the car.
The Richmond Dispatch quotes a playful exchange about early rising, noting a family trait of waking early. The dialogue features Pat speaking of being an early riser and a joking contrast with a father who also rises early.
A fragment describes a man entering a shop and asking for paper collars. The scene hints at a pursuit or discovery moment as the narrator mentions East LowlaL Mother and Furnisher and a quiet, tiptoe entry into the store.
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