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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
8
Mrs. L S Ross of Waco widow of Ex Gov Ross suffers a paralytic stroke but is not considered in danger. Eleven persons are now at the hydrophobia ward of the State insane asylum in Austin treated for mad dog bites with the Pasteur method.
Fort Worth lawyer Hon Bell runs for governor of Texas describing himself as a level headed statesman and capable leader who would be among the state’s best governors if elected.
A Pittsburg paper quips that a president should hunt and fish for weeks to improve, while noting the challenge of a man who can sit still for half an hour to fish.
The Texas Press Association meets in Brownwood next Wednesday with expected attendance in the hundreds of pressmen. Brady Ballinger and San Angelo have each contributed around $300 to host the event during its stay in the three cities. Bridgeport orders a new power press as the old unit fails to function. Proctor handles the Washington hand press, noting it is slow but reliable.
A Colorado clergyman states the world has only two more years to exist and hints at apocalyptic belief tied to the upcoming Colorado election scheduled two years from now.
General Fitzhugh Lee a nephew of General Robt Lee and a famed Virginia figure died in Washington City after an apoplexy and paralysis. The South mourns his loss and honors the “Gallant Fitzhugh Lee” as a cherished name in southern memory.
Notice to subscribers out of county in arrears or nearing expiration. If no response within two weeks, names will be removed from the list to save postage costs. Readers may pay a dollar in advance to continue receiving the Leader. The policy applies only to out of area subscribers.
Addie Bee Kidwell writes a brief hometown sketch praising Graham in Young County. She highlights a rough but hospitable community with banks, a courthouse, schools, private academies, two railroads of trade, and veteran reunions. The piece notes farming, cattle, poultry, and welcoming residents.
A children's cough syrup praised as harmless pleasant to take and effective for coughs croup whooping cough and related illnesses.
The Chataqua Entertainers led by Dr. DeWalt Norton and Madam Tschudi presented three performances at the courthouse this week. The program mixed stereopticon shows with moving pictures explained by Norton and demonstrated by Tschudi, with views from the Frisco System in the Ozarks. The event benefited the Christian Church ladies and raised a sizable amount for building their parsonage.
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