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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1889
Page
5
An old advertisement proclaims Wis Go to Garrett and Matkin's for articles soaps perfumes comics brushes and more at the lowest figures with satisfaction guaranteed.
The Weatherford District of the M. E. Church South will hold its district conference in Graham on June 26, with many clergy expected to attend. The report also notes local weather, commerce postings, and county road petitions heard by Commissioners Court.
The notice promotes groceries at low cash prices ahead of railroad arrival to lower freight costs. It lists J Be Harris as the contact and urges buyers to compare prices before purchasing. The piece also reports the death of Mr. Taylor Brooks in Cherokee County Georgia with condolences to his family. It mentions the Cleveland Moray cob tine Kid Shoe at 40 percent cheaper from H T Shumaker and Son and records J T Wilkins of Flat Top visiting the city.
J C Short promotes Cultivators Disk Harrows Plows and all Agricultural Implements at Coint with cash or notes due in fall. Hardware Groceries and repairs for Osborne machines offered cash only. R L Brekman Co and N M Howel note hard wheat samples and strong county crop prospects with yields claimed 25 to 380 bushels per acre.
Last Saturday the State tried Cobb Dozier before Justice Starrett for simple assault on George Barrett. The jury found him guilty and he was fined five dollars. He moved for a new trial on Monday, appeal to the County Court was refused, then he withdrew the appeal.
135 head of fine Cotswool ewes and 30 or 40 lambs offered for sale at low cash price or trade for steer cattle. Apply to R. Jeffery. Also a remark questioning why the county lacks bridges across public streams while nearby areas own bridges.
Gneko and Jowell offer versatile blacksmith and woodwork at short notice using first-class materials. They guarantee all work and invite inquiries for prompt service.
G O Wood reports a high quality coal specimen from Frank Taylor's lands in Huffstuttle country. County residents back coal field growth and anticipate railroad access to spur full development. H W Beville and C L Cole announce a Graham protracted meeting starting the second Lord's day in June with theological topics.
Directors met in Dallas on May 7 voting bonds totaling 84,000,000 to push the Dallas Pacific and Southeastern railway forward. The project is now a fixed certainty and will rapidly progress, with locals awaiting the whistle and progress amid civilization concerns.
Sheriff Collier confined Buck Ratliff from Jacksboro in the county jail on a charge of fraudulent disposition of mortgaged property. Indicted earlier, Ratliff lived in the Indian Territory, so officers waited for a Texas arrest. Indian Police delivered him. Deputy Parrot of Jack county arrested him and turned him over. Bail not yet set.
160 acre farm five miles east of Graham described as desirable. Another listing: 820 acres near Graham on the Brazos River well improved priced at 10.00 per acre. Agents: J. E. Ryus. Also notes on Commissioners Court discussions and payment requests due by the 15th. Uncle Jimmie Hawkins visited Graham last Monday. Red Store advertises dried grapes pickles currants apples. Bond of G W Parker the new postmaster at Graham returned for correction. department rejects personal property as surety.
The case against Chas Bigham was dismissed on motion by the District Attorney as evidence was too slight for a conviction. Rev. C. W. Daniel left Tuesday for Vernon and expects to return next week.
Auction notice items list a lumber wagon harness and one horse offered for sale or trade for cattle or young mares. Bond records note Buck Ratliff posted 750 bonds Monday and was released from custody.
A Monday night show by The Bailey Troupe delighted locals before their Tuesday morning departure for Archer City. Sheriff Isbell of Knox County has Jim Vance in jail on three charges and is also sought by Young County authorities. Dr James E B Norman and S I Street discuss a skeleton summer corset sale at Shumaker Sons while a fishing trip to Turtle Hole ends with a nose bruise for Dr Holman.
The firm’s workers are described as the boss’s staff and guaranteed on all shop outputs. Customers will testify to this guarantee in the firm's favor.
The Signal Service Department设 establishes a weather station with Capt. A B Gant as managing officer. He will report to Capt. Greely after receiving instruments and connecting with the weather Bureau. The Graham Literary Club receives about 155 public documents including Official Reports of the war and the tenth census Compendium. Methodist Church women plan a Monday Prayer Meeting. Base Ball season opens with town players in gaudy attire and court plaster patches.
The piece records dry windy weather and scarce rain, local health, and abundant cornbread milk and butter. It notes amateur amusements croquet marbles fishing and cites rival croquet and marble players. A Baptist church was dedicated six miles west of Farmer with a sermon by Rev W H Farmer and baptism of John Gholston.
The young men of Graham will meet at the Methodist Church Saturday evening to organize a young men's Prayer Meeting.
May 10 1889 report from Chicago Live Stock Commission Co lists Texas fed steers 3.50 to 4.60 per lb 1000 to 1100 lb, grassers 3.10 to 3.40, 700 to 900 lb cows 2.10 to 2.80, bulls 2.40 to 3.60, yearlings 2.25 to 2.80, veal calves 7.00 to 10.00 per head, Texas sheep 3.25 to 3.75 for clipped, 3.75 to 4.00 for light weights. Receipts moderate. export cattle around 4.0.
English remedy Murray’s Specific promises to cure nervous diseases including weak memory hysteria headaches back pain nervous prostration wakefulness and more with six boxes for five dollars and a money back guarantee. Sold by Murray Medicine Co. Kansas City Missouri. Graham agents Garrett & Matkin.
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