Local Societies and Educational Hints in Graham
Society notes list Belknap Lodge 660 AF and AM meets monthly, Knights of Honor Lodge 2202 meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and Go A. R. Rosseau Post 60 meets monthly. Educational column reports Prof Fowler and others visiting Whitt, school closure May 16, and a teachers institute May 13 at the High School. A Summer Normal is proposed at Graham June 9 to July 28, with letters to Judge Timmons for authorization and plans to extend to Young and adjoining counties.
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Fowler
Huey
Milling
Dunagin
Whitt
Jacksboro
Teachers’ Institute
Graham
Timmons
Salve ad for various ailments offered for sale in Graham Texas
An advertisement lists a multipurpose salve promising cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It also notes items from drug and implement stores and local sales including new pants jelly preserves and farm land for sale. Also mentions Confederate Veteran subscription and local rain updates with a brief note on canal agents and livestock requests.
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R. G. Graham Drug Co
Commissioners Court approves bridge contracts and bids
The County Commissioners' Court met in regular session to handle road business and approve bridge-building contracts with Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. Petitions were heard for a South Bend bridge with bids to be advertised. Horton and Baker visited McCan crossing to settle high water disputes and contracts were finalized, with material shipments planned to Dundee Mineral Wells and Ranger.
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Horton
Chicago Bridge and Iron Co
South Bend
Baker
McCan
The
Bridge Co
Dundee
Goose Neck
Mineral Wells
Clear Fork Bridge
Ranger
Gratitude and notices from Gra ham and nearby residents
A personal note thanks Gra ham and neighbors for support during bereavement. Local items mention Wadley Implement Co selling Walter A Wood harvesters, Our Chickens monthly poultry paper at Black Jack Grove, parasols at Jewell’s, Sunday School meeting postponed to next Sunday, D. M. Howard of Mineral Wells sells dry goods and groceries, W. F. Gorrisson travels to Germany, Baren Holmes attending to business.
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Graham
J. A
Manare Dixon
Black Jack Grove
Texas
Seco
D. M. Howard
Mineral Wells
Jewell Pants Prices Cited in Price List
A listing shows Jewell selling pants at $1.00 with alternate pairs at $1.50 and $1.75 for doeskin jeans. The pricing options offer different fabrics and styles for potential buyers.
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Jewell
Barber Shop Opens at Beckham Bank Building
W J Berry announces a first class barber shop in the Beckham Bank building. Drawers for summer wear priced at 25 cents a pair available at Jewell's. Berry requests a share of local patronage.
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Jewell's
Beckham Bank
W. J. Berry
Elegant puff bosom shirts advertised at Jewet's
The ad promotes silk and merino neg ligee shirts with an elegant puff bosom at Jewet's. It also touts Woolford's Sanita Lotion promising 20 minute cures for itchy skin in humans and animals. Sold by The RB G Graham Drug Co. M 8 Handy sails for Corsicana today.
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Jewet’s
Woolford
RB. G. Graham Drug Co
Jim Ligon Seeks New Trial on Reversed Case
The case appealed from Jacksboro was reversed for insufficiency of the evidence to sustain a conviction. It returns to the lower court described as having its back broken and likely to be dismissed. The article notes luck in law as a decisive factor.
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Jim Ligon
Jacksboro
Jim
Rock Creek Mines Advertise Steady Work And Good Wages
J O Fours, superintendent at Rock Creek Coal Mines in Rock Creek Texas, announces good wages and steady work. Mayor J. B. Starrett and his daughter Miss Maggie visited Johnson County last week to visit his brother.
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Rock Creek
Texas
J.O. Fours
J. 8. Starrett
Miss Maggie
Johnson County
Millet Seed for Sale by Wadley Implement Co
Messrs Taylor Smith Johnson Brannon Briscoe and Martin went fishing at Rock Creek last Friday and Saturday and report a pleasant time.
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Messrs
Taylor
Smith
Johnson
Brannon
Briscoe
Martin
Rock Creek
Local Notices and City Council Report
The notice highlights repair services by L D Brannon on N Oak St beside the barber shop, claiming reliable clock and jewelry repairs. Separate update notes the city council did not meet due to the mayor's absence, leaving residents awaiting railway news.
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L. D. Brannon
N. Oak St
Gallons and Jars Listed with Local Mentions
1118 Gallons Crocks churns volumes from two to six gallons. Pitchers range one to four gallons to one half. Butter jars appear in one two and three gallon sizes. Milk pans one and two gallons. Fruit jars one gallon. Jugs one to two gallons. W. 8. McJIMSEY. Mrs. J. D. Short visits Weatherford sister Mrs. Geo. Godfrey. Decoration day prep at Graham. Henry Aycock greeted. he travels as Texas Printing and Lithographing Co. representative.
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McJimsey
Henry Aycock
The
Texas Printing and Lithographing Co
Carpets and Curtains at Jewell’s Store
G B Jewell displays a wide selection of carpets and window shades with low prices. He exhibits samples and promises courteous service. A note on privy finances mentions people resisting payment.
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G. B. Jewell’s
Jewell
Sunday School Union Picnic Planned for May 18 1893
Sunday schools gather at 8 a.m. on the public square east of the courthouse. Superintendents and teachers assist the marshal, Capt. A. T. Gay, in forming the march to the island picnic grounds. Banner offered by Misses Nettie Short Carrie Taylor Ada Giraud Lona Hill Bertrude Kendall. Ely provides free ice water. Signed by the Committee.
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Court House
A. T. Gay
Nettie Short
Carrie Taylor
Ada Giraud
Lona Hill
Bertrude Kendall
Ely
Tue
Ragged Shirt Adrift at Austin Nuptials
The notice reports a wedding on April 27 in Austin Texas between Mr. B L Adams county attorney of Young county and Miss Sallie W Rose of Austin. The couple returned to Graham last Friday. The Leaper extends congratulations and wishes them conjugal felicity.
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Austin
Texas
H. B. Rose
B. L. Adams
Young County
Sallie W. Rose
Graham
Good Looks Depend on Healthy Vital Organs
Good appearance relies on liver stomach and kidney health. If the liver is inactive you appear bilious, if the stomach is disordered you look dyspeptic, and if the kidneys suffer you have a pinched look. Cri¢ Bitters is an effective tonic that aids these organs and claims to cure pimples blotches boils and improve complexion. Sold by The RE. Gi. Graham Drug Co. 600 per bottle.
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RE. Gi. Graham Drag Co
Local notices and business changes in Graham area
Street repairs by city workers on Monday and new phonograph venture by Jesse Rickman and T E Rob erts. District M E Church conference planned for June 28 in Graham with many ministers and delegates. County scholastic census blanks available from County Judge N J Trimons. Confederate veterans urged to gather May 30 at the courthouse with flowers and a day’s rations. Capt G A Crozier, Ay Jt G A.
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The
M. E. Church
Graham
N. J. Trimons, Co
Court House
Decoration Day
R.C. McPunt
G. A. Crozier
Ayij’t
The South Bend Concert and Local News Notes
A crowd of 300 to 400 attended the South Bend school events with an open air concert following a lengthy examination. The program featured songs, recitations, a doll drill, and a Confederate March. Local reports mention new stores, visitors, school improvements, weather, and passing mentions of other district happenings and advertisements.
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South Bend
South Bend School House
South Benders
Etta Payne
Frances Douglas
Myrtle Hale
St. Peter's
Tom Downing
Lara Maupin
Minnie Holcomb
Minnie Boozer
Fannie Morris
Mary Ficklin
Katie
Sallie Ficklin
Stinson
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Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
K. G. Graham
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Leader
J. W. Graves
Belknap Lodge No
A. M
W. B. Pope
W. M. M. N. Harpy
Sre
F. Adelphi Lodge
Beckham Hall
R. BE. Menry
N. G
Twix Mountain Lope
Knights of Honor
B. B. Gangerr
Jackson
Corinthian Lodge
Pythias
Castle Hall
H. L. Monntson
C. C
A. Aveson
Kb.s
A. R. Rosseau
G. A. BR
Mets
Jno. T. Conxixenam
Com
Geo. Whait
Buecklen
Arnica
yyThe Wadley Implement Co
Walter A. Wood
Jewett’s
Mus
Sadie Parker's
Fish Creek Box
Gay
Commissioners’ Court
Jewell’s
Wadley Implement Co
Walter A
Christian Church
W. F. Gorrisson
Germany
Baren Holmes
Handy
Corsicana
Ford Bros
West Side Square
Graham, Texas
Wear & Keen
Farmer
Wadley Implement Company
J. D. Short
Weatherford
Mrs. Geo. Godfrey
Tood
Irwen’s
Crain
Jesse Rickman
T. E. Roberts
McKinney Democrat
Dallas News
R. BE. Mabry
W. D. Craig
W. T Stewart
John M. Wyatt
Aga J
First National Bank
Capital
BSOC
the Garey-Lombart Lumber Co
Hiinsville
Eliasville
T. W. Greer
J. W. Young
Rising Star
Gage Creek
Mc Jilton
W. H. Ardis
Uns
Rb, G, Graham Drag Co
Sivap
Capt. Gant
J. M. Parwen
Mas
Sapre Parger’s
S. R. Jerreny
ER. S. Granam
R. G. Granam, Seco’y and Treas
R. F. Announ
R. Jurveay
J. B. Nona
E. B. Norman
J. M. Nerman
Beckham National Bank
Surpluvue
R. F. Arnold
R. L. Rickman
J. C. Loving
J. B. Norris
E. P. Davis
R. Jeffery
Exchange
J. Porter & Son
West Side Public Square
Grafaam
Antquity
Isaak Walton
Pian
Atheneus
Electrometallurgical Company
Phlete A. Martin
Gralam
J . Texas
Attorneys At Law
Courts of Young
Morrison Street
Beckham
O. E. Finnay
Graham, Young Co
R.N. Price
Graham & Co
John Pohlmann
Boots & Shoes
John Graham
Omaha
Neb
Consolidated Cattle Co
J. H. B. Jones
Dallas
Edison Phonograph
Thos, McCarver
J. H. Carmichael
Masonic Lodge
This Place
Belknap
E. V. Butler
Aps
County Ham
Geo. Compton
Presipgo
Nai
P Goluesen
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