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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
2
Local notice lists the Graham Texas postoffice as the mailing point with second class matter. Names FRANK H. BOWRON and P. A. MARTIN appear as signatories or involved parties in the notice.
District Judge A H Carrigan and District Attorney P A Martin named. County Judge Gro H McLaren J E Simpson. County Clerk E B Norman D D Calenbary R Lindsey. County Treasurer F M Burkett. Sheriff and Tax Collector M A Wallace.
The auditorium was repaired last week and by Friday night opened for skating again. An immense crowd attended Saturday afternoon and night and skated until closing.
County commissioners plan regular session next Monday with the urgent agenda item to rebuild the McCan bridge. The bridge is badly needed and work should proceed promptly.
Candidates for governor have delivered opening speeches as they campaign across the state while voters study the manifestos. The Leader will not endorse any candidate but will announce its choice at the proper time.
Under the Terrell election law all candidates running in the July primaries must send a written request to the county district or state chairman to place their names on the primary ticket. Requests due before June. must include name age address and occupation and be acknowledged by an authorized officer. The notice warns candidates to act promptly.
J. Massey of 3322 Clinton St Minneapolis Minnesota suffered sciatica for over twenty years. One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved pain and sleep returned. Less than a bottle cured him. He urges others to try the 25 cent bottle and see relief. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement from B.8 Doty & Co. of Graham Texas touts skin cure products for workers and children. It claims relief for eruptions sore hands swollen feet and various skin ailments including tetter and pimples. The copy promises sale and guarantee.
Frank H. Bowron and P. A. Martin place the Graham Leader in the front rank of Texas weekly newspapers. Frank is a hardworking editor, likely to succeed in newspaper work, based on personal association. Snyder Coming West. Many thanks.
Notices announce revivals at Upper Tank Gooseneck Center Ridge Salem and Henry Chapel starting the first Sunday in July at 11 o'clock and running through the fifth Sunday night. Christian workers ministers and Christians urged to pray for a great outpouring of the Holy Ghost and a large in gathering of souls. Pray and work for your children and neighbors and God will do his part.
A writer dismisses a contentious question about race as unworthy and insists the issue cannot be resolved by finite minds. He condemns sophistry, urges sticking to truth, and mocks the critic for misrepresentation while defending faith and moral order.
The Markley community met at Markley church and school for grave decoration and a picnic drawing crowds from Graham and three counties. A program featured M A Stewart as chairman, P A Martin of Graham giving the Patriotism address, and a rich dinner. A cemetery committee was formed for upkeep, next decoration day set for May 1907, and a minor buggy accident near Graham was noted without injuries.
A Missouri druggist recalls three cured customers who recovered from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He calls it the most wonderful medicine and guarantees it for coughs colds and throat lung issues. 50c and 1 trial bottle free offered by B S Doty & Co.
Walter Allen announces work in Graham and Young County offering high grade lenses and frames fitted at reasonable prices. With years of experience he guarantees satisfaction or no trade. If spectacles do not suit, they can be changed. Do not wear cheap glasses.
A Sunday eve rain and hail fell near Ingleside with possible damage unclear. Sidney Jeffery left to California seeking his brother Willie, believed lost in the volcanic destruction. hope remains for his survival. Local visits include Mrs. J L Flint and Miss Thirza Patterson at the Jeffery home, with Flint planning further travel. Various health, school, and visiting updates follow, noting poor health of Mrs. G W Carlton, and visits from Verlin Williams and Mamie Williams of Spring Creek. Floyd Alexander is a frequent Sunday school guest amid bad weather. Nora Williamson assists at the Carlton home. Success to the Leader and its readers.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as vastly superior to all others for bowelcome ailments. It claims universal success, non failability, and pleasant taste when diluted with water and sweetened, urging every family to keep a supply sold by all druggists.
Last Friday night Graham High School held its commencement at the Methodist church with a full crowd. Graduates named include Bessie James Jean Burns Lucile Doty Lily Fields Eddie Garrett Mary Sue Wood Luella Hollingsworth Clemmie McCain Ophelia Cochran and Herbert Slater. Rev J H Stewart of Polytechnic College Fort Worth gave the address and Prof B C Odom and assistants were praised for a successful term.
E Lucas of Lincoln Illinois, a drayman, praises Hart's Honey and Horehound as the best cure for coughs. He suffered a severe cold and used only this remedy, reporting quick relief. Available in 25 50 and 100 cent bottles at B S Doty & Co druggists.
An old time camp meeting will start Friday night before the fourth Sunday in July at Belknap Young county Texas conducted by Evangel ist E. M. Mercer and others. All Christians are invited to camp and spend several days for God and sinner salvation. Camping grounds are good with ample grass and water. Free for all. J E Whiteley Clerk of session C P church.
Gro W Hunt offers registered polled Durham bulls for sale in Drummond Texas at reasonable prices.
R F Arnold attorney advertises long term land loans at a low rate and extended vendor lien notes. He can also furnish 1 2 of the purchase price on improved farms and asks to be called for terms.
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