County Official Candidates Listing
The document lists candidates for county offices including Judge Finlay McPhaill Starrett and Akin. Sheriff Williams. Tax Assessor Casburn Cornelius Thomas Mayes Lamons Padgett James Garrett Harris Keith Hunt Akers. County Surveyor Benson. and County Commissioners Wheat Hunt Leberman Casey Drum for precincts 1 2 3 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Finlay
R. C. McPhaill
J. 8. Starrett
Joe W. Akin
John C. Casburn
J. W. Cornelius
F. L. Thomas
C. C. Mayes
T. J. Lamons
I. B. Padgett
H. James
B. B. Garrett
L. H. Harris
W. A. Kieth
J.T. Hunt
W. A. J. Akers
Cc. P. Benson
A. J. Wheat
Rural Young County lines teem with crops and candidates
A sprawling rural update from May 11 1896 describes rain boosting Young county crops, new school districts planned, election talk for county offices, and multiple residents traveling, repairing, or farming. It notes meetings, church events, and ongoing campaigns with several named locals and officials.
Second Annual Commencement Programme at Graham High School
The Graham High School holds its second annual commencement at the Christian Church on May 16, 1896 at 8 20 p m with invocation by core Wid Tra Adams Essar performances by Miss Cornelian Jewell Miss Leila Jewell McJimsey and Miss Cornelia Jewell plus diplomas presented by Supt J N Johnston and an address to graduates by Rev W H Wycough Class Flower Marechal Neil Rose Class Colors Yellow and White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High School
The
Christian Church
Tra Adams
Essar
Cornelian Jewell
Mandrienne
Liela Jewell McJimsey
Wonders of Science
Leila Jewell MeJimsey
Grand Caprice Aiken
Wallenhaupt
Discovery Saved His Life by Dr King’s New Discovery
Beavereville Indiana druggist G Caillouette reports saving a man with La Grippe using Dr King’s New Discovery. After trying many physicians the patient recovered after three bottles and is now active. Free trials at D R Akin & Co Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Caillouette
Beavereville
Inl
Dr. King
la Grippe
D. R. Akin & Co
Competitive Examination for Sam Houston Normal Scholarship
A competitive examination for a Sam Houston Normal Institute scholarship is set for June 19 and 20, 1896 in Graham Texas. The 104th district counties Stephens Young Archer Baylor Knox and Throckmorton are included. Prof J N Johnston will preside and may call two experienced teachers to assist. Applicants will be tested in orthography reading writing arithmetic geography English grammar English composition and United States history. There will be one appointment from the district. W P Sepastrian Representative 104th District Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston Normal
Breckinridge
Tex
Sam Houston Normal Institute
Graham
Texas
Stephens, Young, Archer
Baylor
Knox
Throckmorton
J. N. Johnston
W. P. Sepastrian
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills Ad Claim Health Boost
The ad promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve tonic to combat winter ills and drained vitality. Hood’s Pills are described as preferred cathartics for overall relief. Sold by all druggists for 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Equalization meeting set for Young county 1896 assessments
Court orders county clerk to publish notice in The Gramam Leap that a Board of Equalization will convene to adjust Young county's 1896 assessment list. Meeting scheduled for the second Monday in June on the 9th day of the month. Signed by T. Gay, clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
T. Gay
Advertised Letters in Graham Post Office May 6 1896
For the week ending May 6 1896 letters remain unclaimed at the Graham Post Office. Names listed include J. M. Dobbins W. D. Dill and Miss Mollie Tayes. If not called for within two [ ] the letters will be sent to the dead letter office. Please mention adv when calling. G H Crozier P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
J. M. Dobbins
W. D. Dill
Mollie Tayes
G. H. Crozier
P. M
A Household Treasure Dr King’s New Discovery
D W Fuller of Canajobarie New Jersey says he always keeps Dr King’s New Discovery at home and his family has seen the best results. G A Dykeman a Catskill druggist says it is the best cough remedy and has used it for eight years. Trial bottles free at n’s Drug Store regular sizes 50c and 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Fuller
Canajobarie
N. J
Dr. King
G. A. Dykeman
N’s Drug Store
Mare Missing Near Murray Texas Branded On Shoulder
A black mare four years old missing near Murray Texas. Branded on the left shoulder. Liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery. Address W L Chanpier Murray Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Texas
W. L. Chanpier
Bucklen Arnica Salve for Skin Ailments and Piles
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents per box. Sold by D. R. Akin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Akin & Co
Water Man Eye Remedy Trial Offered in Graham Texas
A sales notice touts Water man Eye Remedy as a cure for chronic sore eyes. James M. Woop, agent, Graham, Texas invites trials and offers contact details for purchase or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
James M. Woop
Agt
Graham
Texas
Quiet Town News and Weekend Happenings
Our town stayed calm with rainfall Saturday night stirring activity. Rev. Medlin held services at the Baptist church to a large crowd. John R. Cox welcomed a 114 pound boy. Wolf chase occurred Monday night involving Bowlding and others. Dr J D Wilson visited Antelope and B W Dram went to Graham. The Sunday school picnic is set for May 21 with no baseball or candidate events. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medlin
The
Baptist Church
John R. Cox
Bowlding
J. D. Wilson
Antelope
B. W. Dram
Graham
Spring Creek Specials Report Wolf Hunt and Local Election
Farmers plow corn and cotton as rain boosts work. Saturday night wolf chase leads to den discovery. Brothers Durham and Norris join with 80 picks and shovels to capture six wolves. Candidates skipped a dinner on Fish creek for a speech by J A Kieth who secured all votes. Lipouac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Norman Durham
Ottie Higgins
Dan Norris
Old Bros
Fish Creek
J. A. Kieth
Lipouac
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John C. Kay
J. A. Dixon
T. E. Dowdle
C. Williams
G. W. Hunt
H. L. Leberman
Allen C. Casey
B. W. Drum
Benj. Moseley
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Eliasville
J. D. Short
Kember
Taylor
W. T. Finch
W. T. McJimsey
Jno
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Anson
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Seguin
Austin
J. W. Caudill
Spring Creek
Miss Hey Wallace
Five
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C. C. Bigham
Eddie Burke
Benbrook
Goose Neck
Joe Aynesworth
Waco
Joe
LeRoy LeGrand
Galveston
State University
M. Wyatt
Alice Williams
Dillingham
W. D. Craig
Spokane
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CuisinM’s
Jas. B. Giraud
Texas Midland Railroad
Terrell
N. J. Timmons
G. C. Shearer
J. D. M. Martin
Jas. Lamar
Dink Allen
Charley Neuhaus
Elm City
Marshal Wharton
Amarillo
John Mitchell
Texline
Mitchell
Andy Wheat
State Superitendent of Public Instruction
J. M. Carlisle
Timmons
School of Methods
University
J. B. Schumaker
James Porter
Jim
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D. A. Holman
Congress
Ehinsville
Tank Valley
Farmer
Olney
Captain Hunt
Reeves
San Hedrim
Williams
Nick Wooley
Nick
Floresville
San Antonio
Gus Eddleman
Gus
N. E. Butler
D. F. Goss
Seymour
Court House
Senate
Goss
L. M. Fouts
Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway
Mr. Wilkinson
Mineral Wells
Cmal
Babcock
Cogdell Bros
Racker
Commissioners’ Court
R. Jeffery
Chicago
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Mr. Jeffery
Bob Graham
Windy City
Rail Creek
Salt Creek
Ben Moore
Finis
Albert Averitt
I. N. Johnson
Fitzgerald
James
Wilbert McBee
Red Top
J. J. Harris
J. W. Johnson
Jason Mayes
R. M. Summers
Ayers
Straved
Bucklen
Nature
Scott
Ash
Raby
Castoria
Miss
Carmichael, Franklin & Co
East Side Square
Johnston & Fowler
Dowdle & Hughes
Deering
Moore
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