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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1890
Page
5
The announcement names J R Jow Ell as a candidate for County Treasurer and confirms F L Thomas seeking re election to the same office at the upcoming election. The notices specify authorized declarations of candidacy for the county treasurer position.
We are authorized to announce W. C. BELL as a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Young county at the November election. We are authorized to announce W. M. MATTHEWS as a candidate for re election to the office of Tax Assessor of Young county at the November election.
Announcement of A N Epwards as a candidate for County and District Clerk of Young County in the upcoming November election. The notice confirms candidacy and intent to seek the elected position.
A local notice lists hardware and tinware at reduced cash prices from Morrison Street Co and W Beckham. It mentions sales of barb wire, dental work by M H Chism, a lemonade stand by Jonas Ely, and several townsfolk travels. It notes Col Graham leaving for Fort Worth, and various small ads for groceries and services.
An advertisement touts new wrought iron ranges arriving from St. Louis at $15 to $25 less than traveling peddlers. It urges buyers to compare prices before purchasing and mentions Rickman & Co as agents. The piece also covers local news including a mayoral campaign announcement by A N Edwards, a farm accident, a marriage, a county arrest, and courthouse tax details.
K. B. Norman tells of Rob and Mit fishing in shirt sleeves as heavy rain spoils their outing. He, sheltered by a slicker, brings in a fine string and later buys fish from a luckier picker. Twenty yards of Calico priced at $1 must be noted. Weather turns milder after two chilly days, and farmers seize chance to work crops.
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