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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1890
Page
5
We announce J R Jowell Ell as a candidate for County Treasurer and F L Thomas for re election to the office at the forthcoming election.
Citizens report heavy rains raise the Brazos flood levels with island-like water around Gipson's home and disrupted mail service. Local sales announce cutlery bargains, dry goods, footwear, and prescriptions while social events announce a May 1 ball and a May 1 Sunday school picnic. There are weddings, lectures, and storms, with river conditions delaying travel and roads in poor shape.
A local notice promotes a clubbing deal merging the Leaner with the Fort Worth Weekly Gazette. From now until December 1, 1890, subscribers can receive both papers for one dollar, covering seven months. Readers urged to submit names and cash immediately.
Dallas lies almost cut off with the Trinity river sixty feet above low water. Only one eastbound train remains the Texas and Pacific. Santa Fe bridge washed away and Oak Cliff bridge submerged. Trestles of the Texas and Pacific west of Dallas washed out. Brazos at Waco higher than ever with extensive damage reported.
H. Gernsba cher of Weatherford Texas announces the delivery of 10 000 gallons of churns jugs crocks and jars and offers them to the trade at satisfactory prices in a brief notice to merchants.
Vermont reports annual production of 7000 pounds of maple sugar and exports valued at 7,000,000 dollars, illustrating a robust regional maple industry and sizable foreign trade.
Mr Handy serves prescriptions around the clock at residence 1st door east of the Methodist church after 9 pm R G Granam & Co.
An estimated 222000 Chicago residents will participate in the demand for the eight hour work day on May 1. R L Rickman and Co have accepted the agency for the Deering Self Binder and will display a sample machine with a full supply of repairs and twine. They invite buyers to inspect the machine and terms before placing orders elsewhere.
Mrs. N. C. Freeman was assaulted on San Angelo streets by Mrs. F. J. Harris. Freeman sued for damages and a jury awarded her $750 in her favor.
A personal notice from Davin R Axry states he can be found at his residence just north of the Methodist Church when not at his store. He invites customers to come for any drugs or prescriptions.
The War Department at Washington recommends raising a regular regiment of Indians to be officered by white West Point graduates, signaling a military manpower plan tied to Native troops and officer selection.
Jonas Ely launches a bakery confectionery and fancy grocery at his old stand beside J. W. Wadley. The shop offers fresh bread pies and cakes along with candies cigars and tobacco. Luncheon service is available and Ely promises hearty meals or light confections to suit any appetite.
Miss Winnie Davis daughter of President Davis will wed Albert Wilkerson of Syracuse New York a grandson of abolitionist Sam J May. J B Norris named McCormick Harvesting Machinery distributor and Graham as local selling point with machines available direct from headquarters and on exhibition here.
A collection of editorials previews the Texas gubernatorial race, naming James Hogg as a leading candidate and detailing opinions from multiple papers. It notes Throckmorton’s strength, mentions candidates for state treasurer, praises Wheeler’s record, and discusses strategies to unite Democrats before the state convention.
The text notes Dr Brown Sequard continues experiments claiming to rejuvenate an old man of seventy returning him to youth and beauty and suggests public acceptance will follow.
Advertisement lists about 85 mares three years old and older, six two year old fillies, fifteen yearling fillies. Sells cheap for cash or trades for stock cattle or steers. Apply to Stewart Bros at Gertrude Texas. 87-1m.
Report by T. I. Kindley notes a one day mare left with R. A. Dunlap, 17 miles north of Graham, 10 years old, 14 hands, bald face, two white feet, branded J AB with B inside A on left shoulder, listed by A. T. AY and county officers.
Public notice commands the Sheriff to publish this citation for Verna Je versus George D. Cole in Young County Texas. The case seeks dissolution of marriage and child custody for Frank Cole. Court term set for August 11, 1890 at Graham.
A jury of view in Young County Texas notifies T. E. and L. Co. to appear at Hardy's School House on May 3, 1890 to assess damages for opening a public road running through multiple surveys including 157 240 231 155 230 221 220 265 249 253 273 524 624 603 613 242 202 605. They may submit written claims for damages and the jurors listed are A C Negrey R H Coat S M Strincer J W Hunter M N Harpy.
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