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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
1
An itemized clothing catalog describes several suits including a gun metal grey all wool model with padded shoulders, double and single breasted blue serge options, an all wool brown small checks suit, and boys' suits sized 8 to 15 years priced around $2.50, with notes on fit and wearability.
Last Friday morning at his ranch near Belknap C G Mills was attacked in bed with a blunt instrument, crushing his skull and leaving him unconscious. His son Arthur and other family members were injured. Sheriff Wall ace works for clues but no arrests, town and county in rumor mill as investigation continues.
The advertisement claims if the world ends tomorrow one third of people suffer rheumatism but Ballard's Snow Liniment will drive away the trouble relieve the pain instantly and leave the user as well and supple as a two year old. Sold by B S Doty & Co.
H L Mitchell and family from El Reno Oklahoma arrived Sunday night to visit relatives and old friends in the county. They planned a Monday trip to South Bend to see Mrs Mitchells parents Rev and Mrs W M Goode.
Store urges shoppers to buy dry goods where dollars go far with lower prices. Three focus items this week are shoes dress goods and clothing including special prices on all ladies ready to wear waists.
White lawn in multiple widths and qualities. Figured lawns in dots, cross bars, stripes, and florals priced 5c to 20c yd. Black satin chick lawn at 25 yd. Mercerized lawns in twenty patterns at 20c 25c and 35c yd. Silk tissues pink blue white for summer wear 30c to 66 5c. Dotted Swisses in white blue pink lavender at 20c and 25c yd. Ladies' silk waist patterns available 65c yd 70c yd 50c yd.
Mr Day of Cleburne arrived in Graham to establish an ice plant at the old Graham flouring mill on Salt creek. Men have begun alterations to install machinery and the plant should be operational within thirty days. The site offers abundant water and will supply Graham and nearby towns, ending the recent ice famine. For a burn or scald apply Chamberlain's Salve. sold by all druggists.
J H Mettenheimer will travel from Graham to Louisville to attend the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association annual meeting set for May 19 to 21. He is a Texas governing committee member and will visit Memphis Cincinnati and Baltimore on business before returning. He expects Graham light project figures to secure orders and swift installation.
Do You Itch It is not pleasant and hard to cure unless the proper remedy is used. Hunt's Cure is presented as the king of all skin remedies. It promises prompt relief for any itching trouble regardless of name or place. One application relieves and one box is guaranteed to cure.
A Sunday school union picnic is planned on Saturday May 30 on the Graham and Throckmorton road at the crossing on Fish Creek near Murray. All are invited to attend with friends and baskets for a good time, organized by the committee.
Mrs. J. N. Adair left Tuesday morning for Memphis Texas to visit the children of her son C. W. Adair who are said to be afflicted with scarlet fever.
Tuesday’s vote on extending the city water system in Graham carried with 77 ballots cast, 76 in favor and a very light turnout due to citizen absence. The funds will extend water mains to all parts of town, enabling equal access for residents who desire city water, with initial opposition turning to support.
An old time advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a remedy for burns bruises aching joints and muscles claiming it extracts pains and poisons and heals fast. The copy urges readers to rub it on to relieve troubles.
A party of fifty three visited Ben Moseley’s Salt Creek place on Tuesday for a fishing outing. They used a seine and caught abundant fish on the first drag for dinner, including two catfish weighing forty five and twenty pounds. Rain did not spoil an enjoyable day for all.
C C Bigham aged about fifteen died in Fort Worth after an operation following a head injury from a kicking horse. Born in Graham, he lived in Clarendon before moving with his parents to Clarendon. Remains were taken to Clarendon for interment. relatives and friends express sympathy in his loss.
A large crowd attended the old soldiers annual picnic and decoration. In the evening a business meeting decided to hold a reunion the second week in August at the old grounds on Clear Fork. The Sons of Confederate Veterans will have full charge of the event.
A quack remedy advertises McGee's Baby Elixir as curing crying babies and teething discomfort. It claims to soothe nerves, induce sleep, aid disordered bowels and sour stomach, and assures safety with no harmful drugs. Sold by B.S. Doty & Co at 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
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