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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1889
Page
6
Bread and Cakes baked to order at the Chicago Meat Market. Mumps and whooping cough rage in Graham among the children. Come and See the New Goods. A good assortment of Sateens Batistes Charlies Ginghams Lawns at cheaper prices than anywhere else in town.
Judge R F Arnold traveled to Henderson in Rusk county on a business trip and returned to Graham last Saturday.
A fragmented note mentions settling accounts by buying corn over the next 60 days. It notes no cash or goods owe but a settlement method, with references to R. L. Rickman & Co and individuals such as Mr Benton Kramer moving to Voules residence on East Weatherford Street. Advertisements urge ladies to visit H. T. Shumaker & Son's for cheap Kid Shoes and Dorset goods. Various locals including J. C. Loving of Lost Valley and Henry Williams with W. S. Carpententer of Belknap are noted as being in Graham.
The quiet ceremony occurred at the bride's parents home in Graham on April 25 with Rev C W Daniel officiating. Lois S Graves, eldest daughter of the editor, and Pierre A Mantis were the couple, and only close friends attended.
The Phi Sigma Society did not convene last Friday due to a revival event. Members were expected for a planned gathering but resumed activities after the weekend.
1.5 head of fine Cotewoot Ewes and 20 or Wilands. Will sell low for cash or trade for steer enttre. Apply to R. JEFFERY. Mr. Chas. B. Gant, who has been in the Railway Mail Service on the Texas and Pacific Railway, returned home last Saturday, and is now with his father, Capt. A. B. Gant.
Graham residents express confidence as new enterprises expand services. Charley Jowell returns to join Krcko and Jowell blacksmith and wood shop. The town touts coal marble and growing trade ahead of possible railroad arrival.
Mr. Coleman has nearly completed work on the jail and has succeeded in sealing cracks in the stone wall. The project advances as ventilation and security remain priorities for visitors and staff.
Mrs. Sadie Parker visited her brother W. W. Bigham on Dillingham prairie for several weeks then returned home last week. Morrison Street & Co. announces a large stock of dry goods millinery clothing and related items with latest styles at competitive prices to attract customers.
For sale an Eastern Graham 160 acre farm at one thousand dollars and a Brazos River 320 acre farm at three hundred ten dollars per acre. J K Ryus as agent. Wedding notices April 18 and April 25 officiated by Elder Cunningham. J M Haman Co promotes first class Texas wool market and hides sales. Mr Sebastian of the U S Revenue Service was in Graham recently.
Local ad notes fresh bread and cakes at the Meat Market with Chicago prices. Mentions visitors Jonas Ely and guests Mr. W C Clark and Mr Wallace Wheeler returning from cattle ranges for a few days last week.
Classified notice: one lumber wagon and harness with one horse offered for trade or sale. Jd. E. Rive and Mr. Chism with sons Wilburn and Oscar traveled from Albany to attend Justice Court on Monday. Hon. A. P. McCormick, Federal Court Judge, returned to Graham from Waco last Saturday.
R L Rickman & Co advertise corrugated iron roofing and shingles with short delivery and price quotes. Sheriff Collier returned from Decatur with prisoner John Speer who posted bond there and is jailed in Graham for four Young county cases. Centennial Holiday observed Tuesday with post office closings in honor of the Father of his Country.
Read this Before the Moon Changes. All persons indebted to this office are requested to settle the same as soon as possible. We have recently purchased a large lot of new material, and need every dollar due us. Major F. W. Girand is erecting a new residence on the east side of North Oak street, opposite his present residence, Graham continues to improve.
Four walking cultivators remain in stock and will be traded for corn at 35 cents in the shack or 40 cents shelled. Local notices include medical updates on Grandma Coleman and H T Shu maker. Also bridegroom J F Haynes wed Sallie J Stepp in Young County on April 30 1889.
Deputy Marshal James Melton and two men arrived in Graham to be examined on robbery charges for the Estacado Crosby Cay post office theft on February 4. Witnesses included R. Ware, Estacado postmaster, and Joe Sherman Crosby county deputy. The men confessed to stealing stamps worth about 8109 and $500 from the store, pleaded not guilty to the post office robbery, and were bonded at 500 each, later sent to Dallas in default of bail.
Will take 2000 bushel on accounts will pay 840 in shock and 40c shelled R L Rickman Co Dr J F E Ryus procured blocks of Grahaim marble to send to Weatherford Marble Works for exhibition in Dallas Fort Worth and Graham ready for photo work at Ryus Drug Store Tara M H Chism W R Bigham family to move to El Paso County J C Price ready to start West J B Starrett Justice of the Peace spent last week on his farm in Goose Neck Bead
From Canton Ohio a sale of all steel Canton Clipper Cultivator combined with cotton and corn planters. Disk harrows, plows, double shovels, Georgia stocks and plow points offered at low prices. Call J C Short’s in Go-ahead Texas for details. Revival at M E church continues with Rev Bond from Arlington conducting. Several conversions reported and strong interest in the meeting.
The store announces a grand opening featuring a complete line of men and boys clothing in Graham with newly opened stock and an invitation to see the selection.
The case of J H Brown et al versus Cabe Thomas et al was continued last Monday. About forty five dollars is at stake but costs may rise. Creditors urged settlement and GREKO JOWELL invited debtors to call and pay. Married couple Cassander Hill and L J Bray wed April 25 at the bride’s parents residence near Graham. ceremony by Rev Geo Black, then left for Weatherford.
Mr. B. R. Crawford of Dallas visits Graham and speaks of railroad prospects. Horton's Livery Stable invites patrons to examine the premier saddle horse, praised by breeders as a top choice. Crawford predicts a swift railroad connection with Dallas.
All buyers must pay within 30 to 60 days unless other arrangements are made. Debtors are asked to call and settle as cash is needed for purchases. N J Black from Post Oak Jack county visited Graham on Tuesday and Wednesday as District Deputy Grandmaster of the Masonic Lodge, en route to Belknap. Weather remains cool and dry with vegetation needing rain.
Ubiongo Cattle and Sheep Masha Chicago Live Stock Tociale sion Co. reports Texas cattle and sheep bids with prices by weight and class. Market notes show receipts up and prices steady from last week, with corn fed loads reaching 3.95 per pound live weight and sheep markets firm though clipped sheep fall 75 cents per hundred.
A meeting of the Young County Farmers Alliance is called for 10 o clock A M at the Court House in Graham on Saturday May 11 to receive the county business agent report and committee reports and to conduct further alliance business. Officers delegates and committee members are urged to attend and visiting members are welcome. J J Murray Pres Y C Alliance.
In Bunker Hill community talk centers on covens corps and weather. The Dixon infant died recently. Wheat is better. cycle sounds near. Drilling by J E Watson for G A Graham and W H Nichols yields ample water. Citizens push stock improvement and better hogs replace razor backs. The Spanish cow fades as crossbreeding improves stock. Horses mature into stronger draft types. B P Griffith touted for superior horses. A petition for a special school tax earned twenty signatures and is with the court. FRANK notes voters in Dist No 1 will vote soon.
A. J. Gibson Jr. was in town Saturday en route home as his Center Ridge school closed Friday. A. B. Median visited Graham Tuesday on business. Geo E. Miller district attorney will resign after this term and retire to private practice. Hollis and Henry, workers for L. J. Bower, will soon sell nursery stock out west. the venture is predicted to succeed here.
A large rural crowd filled the town yesterday while local merchants reported brisk business. The day drew residents from surrounding areas to shop and socialize, boosting trade and local activity.
The Evangelist Reverend Mr. Bond suffers acute nervous prostration caused by excessive labor in the church here. J W Wadley C C Bigham and W R Bigham went on Clear Fork Tuesday for a fishing expedition. Marriages rise in frequency, with a tongue in cheek note about drought prospects.
J. T. Cunningham and J. C. Cas burn are at work on the new residence of Jack Robinson located near Belk Map suggesting ongoing construction activity at a local site.
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