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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
5
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Will Parker arrives by Thursday train to visit home. Tuesday windstorm destroys L. P. Brooks kitchen and damages Joe Wright barn. Miss Irene Fields closes a successful Pleasant Hill school on Tuesday. Q Street and Robt. McJimsey return from school for vacations. I. N. Farmer deposits with the office. W. J. Rehder and son Walter return from Jacksboro to repair storm damage. Decoration and Picnic postponed by Confederate Veterans, aiming for early next month. Lyceum clubs in Graham plan fall lectures by Senator Tillman and Rev. Sam Jones. Rev. M. W. Steel and I. W. Steel visit. Steel brothers have been visiting his brother in Mississippi. Carrie Finlay serves as stenographer in Judge Akin’s office during Miss Matthews’ absence. J. B. Norris’ reservoir filled by Tuesday rainfall, once thought to break, now safe. Dr. W. W. Parker in Graham and to Fort Worth. his or Ollie Parker likely to practice in Indian Territory.
Notice from Joan C. Kay chairwoman calls the Democratic Executive Committee of Young County Texas to convene at the Graham Court House on May 12 at 2 p m. Primary election arrangements and other business will be discussed with attendance encouraged for local candidates.
Young Bob Arnold from the Naval School at Annapolis returns home on a two months vacation. He has completed the preparatory exams and hopes to enter the regular Naval course on his return. He is a bright popular youth with many friends pleased by his progress.
Mrs Mahoney credits Herbton with pain relief during her monthly cycle after using the first bottle. The ad, guaranteed by B 8 Doty Co, touts Herbton benefits and cites D C Alton from Cleburne Texas reacting to a health claim. A picnic and decoration event is postponed and all off for the present as noted in the notice.
A contingent departed Graham today under Mr Highnot a Missouri civil engineer to survey the Clear Fork irrigation ditch line. The move marks a preliminary survey with plans to immediately start the railway survey upon completion.
An old advertisement touts Simmon's Liver Purifier as the surest safest and most agreeable aid to the liver. It promotes tin box product presentation with emphatic sales language.
Public notice seeks a man school teacher able to maintain order. Apply immediately. willingness to enforce discipline required. Trusts: WILLs COPELAND, Trus. South Bend Public School.
A fine rain refreshed the area yesterday morning. Little Beulah Richardson and Ray Watson have been on the sick list this week. The youth enjoyed continual parties last week. The Midway school closed Friday. Mr Hudson and lady of Weatherford visited A C Watson over the weekend. Wiggins' show is scheduled tonight if weather permits. The Watsons helped screen a house. Band members and ladies were entertained at the Jefferys last Tuesday evening. Supper was served after nine. The boys wore blue suits trimmed in black and behaved as dignified as kings' sons. Linac.
Many grateful users report pain relief from rheumatism after a single application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The remedy is sold by all druggists and endorsed by numerous testimonials.
Due to a recent hailstorm destroying flowers and dampening spirits, the Decoration and Picnic planned for May 12 is postponed. Farming residents will be busy replanting crops, and a new date will be set by the Commander and announced later.
A vintage advertisement describes a drug salesman claiming years of suffering from sore sweaty blistered feet and a complete cure using Hoopers Tetter Cure. The product is guaranteed by B S Doty & Co.
Health is very good and crops and gardens grow well. School closed Friday with a large crowd enjoying an entertainment. Prof J L Duncan gave opening address and thanks are extended to Noah and Stella Buchanan and Ethel Stewart for music. Ida True taught a fine school and Sunday school starts anew with Haire as superintendent and Nettie Kilpatrick as secretary. Several neighbors visited and spent time with families. writer signs off as a first attempt.
The Young County Camp No 127 U C V records the death of G L Aynesworth born November 19 1839 in western Tennessee who joined the Texas Rangers and fought in the Civil War including Morgan’s raid into Kentucky. He died April 18 1906 leaving five sons and a devoted family, andresolves sympathy and publication to the Confederate Veteran and local papers.
The Loving school closed last Friday due to low attendance from busy crop times and small pox fears, with plans to reopen May 18 if conditions improve. A 20 by 30 foot addition was approved to the schoolhouse, aiming for September 15 completion, as enrollment grows and an extra teacher is hired. The community noted heavy rain and hail, causing flooded tanks and rising creeks. Reverend Brother Rushing preached at 11 and 4 and will organize a Presbyterian church here soon. A Bellevue relief collection netted 5.30 dollars to be sent promptly. Grandson Wineford Bird, heir to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Boyd, visited, recounting San Francisco quake aftermath. New baby welcomed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe McGee.
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