Fifth Sunday Meeting of Macedonia Association at Bush Knob
The Fifth Sunday meeting of the Macedonia Association will be held at Bush Knob Church, seven miles southeast of Throckmorton, May 27-30, 1909. Program includes sermons by R Lindsey and A Wilson, debates on holy day observance and board qualifications, devotional services, mission talks, church-building discussions, and collections for Buckner Orphan's Home and Associational Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain of Macedonia Association
Bush Knob
Throckmorton
R. Lindsey
Alt
Wilson
B. F. Thorp
Joe R. Mayes
A. Suttle
Devine
W. A. Camp
G. W. Black
Warren Cunningham
J. L. Roach
C. Jones
N. W. Halcomb
B. F. Weir
W. F. Steadham
A. S. Wilson
Jones
Casenbary
L. H. Hardy
Church Building Association
F. A. Suttle
J. P. Metcalf
Buckner Orphan's Home
Einiment Liniment Promoted For Rheumatism Benefits
An advertisement extols a new liniment named Ghartiberiains Einiment claiming relief for chronic and muscular rheumatism and acute inflammation. It promises quick cure for lame back and neck and sore muscles from exertion and injury. Sold by Sloan Drug Co. The text then pivots to a newspaper editor's dilemma over which legitimate news to publish and reader expectations.
Texas House Joint Resolution to amend school district powers
Texas Legislature proposes amending Section 3 of Article 7 to set aside revenue from state occupation taxes and a poll tax for public free schools, authorize ad valorem taxes up to 50 cents per $100, permit district formation across counties, and outline election and publication requirements with a four week notice in county newspapers. Also appropriates funds for advertising and bringing the proposal to voters.
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House
State of
Texas
Treasury
W. B. Townsend
Secretary of
Game Law Change Opens and Restricts Hunting Seasons
Austin special to Dallas News reports a new game law imposing a $1.75 tax on out of county hunting, barring deer in December, making November open, extending dove season from August 15 to February 1, delaying turkey quail and partridge seasons by fifteen days, and reducing daily bag limit to twenty birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Dallas News
Reminiscence on Immense Longevity and Electric Bitters Claim
Wm Parr England claims lifelong age surpassing 152 years and cites a 120 year marriage and 132 years of fieldwork. James Wright of Spurlock Ky. says Electric Bitters made him feel like a 15 year old after kidney trouble. Testimonials from W M Sherman Cush ing Me praise cure by first bottle. Drug store ad notes 50 cents at Sloan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Sloan Drug Co
Proposed Texas House Joint Resolution Validating School Districts Bonds
Texas House Joint Resolution 5 seeks to amend Article 7 to add Section 3a, validating school districts and their bonded indebtedness and authorizing ad valorem taxes to pay interest and redeem bonds. It declares districts formed under any act as valid, validates bonds approved by the Attorney General, and enables trustees to levy taxes to fund interest and sinking, with election logistics and funding. The measure appropriates up to $5000 for publication and directs the Governor to issue the proclamation for voter submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
State of
Texas
W. B. Townsend
Notice to Creditors in Texas County Young
Notice to creditors of P B Kendall in Young County Texas. On April 23, 10 executed a deed of assignment transferring all property to the assignee for the benefit of creditors who consent to share and discharge him. Creditors consenting must file in writing within four months and file claims within six months at the assignee's address in Newcastle Texas. Witness dated April 26, 109.
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State OF
Texas
County OF
Young
P. B. Kendall
PB. Kendall
Newcastle
Liniment Claim Cures Rheumatism for Cold Muscular Pains
Do it Now Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. Nine cases out of ten are simply muscular rheumatism due to cold damp or chronic rheumatism and yield to vigorous application. Sold by Sloan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sloan Drug Co
Estray Stock Notice from Young County Texas
G F Parsons commissioner Precinct No 1 Young County Texas reports an estray red yearling steer with crop and underbit ears, no brands. The animal was posted April 24 1909 and is to be proven away or disposed of per law by May 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Parsons
Young County
Texas
J. L. Brady
Graham
Young Co
Proposed Amendment to Texas Constitution on City Incorporation
Senate Joint Resolution No. 6 seeks to amend Article 11 Sections 4 and 5 to allow cities with populations over five thousand to be chartered or amended by special act and to set tax and debt limits. It outlines ballot wording for and against the amendment and directs a proclamation for submission to electors. The measure is attributed to W. B. Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
State of
Texas
W. B. Townsend
Parody ballad mocks random shots and neighborly costs
The Emporia Gazette notes a parody version of a ballad where a boy’s random acts cause real damages. An arrow wounds a farmer’s calf, poison harms cats, a balloon causes a lawsuit, and the verse ends with a warning that reckless jokes leave heartful wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan) Gazette
Arnica Salve Cures Ulcer After Twelve Years of Pain
Gladwin Michigan man John Deye endured a twelve year running ulcer paying doctors over 400 dollars without relief. Bucklen's Arnica Salve finally healed the ulcer and cured fever sores boils felons eczema salt rheum and many skin conditions. Useful for piles burns scalds cuts and corns. 25 cents at Sloan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deye
Gladwin
Mich
Bucklen
Sloan Drug Co
Corrections for printer errors in Leader notices
Reader letter from J H Fisner requests corrections to last week's Leader article about A B Meualan and a history notice. He notes missing or misquoted paragraphs, misstatements about corn and horses, and a correction to a citation about spirits. The letter ends by promoting Ballard's Herbine for stomach and liver issues.
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A. B. Meualan
Medlan
Young County
Timmons
Election Order for Graham ISD June 7 1909 Tax Vote
The Graham Independent School District to hold an election at the Graham Court House on June 7 1909 to decide if the board may levy a property tax up to 50 cents per $100 for public schools. John H. Wood named election manager with two judges and two clerks. Only qualified property tax payers within the district may vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Graham Independent School District
Court House
Graham
John H. Wood
Grahm Independent
The New Hat Waves In Fashion
The Shreveport Times editorial salutes a controversial new hat style. It jokes the hat conceals freckles boils and pug noses while requiring no hair to sit right and promising savings on hair. While critics warn of extremity it ends with long may the new hat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann
Shreveport Times
Bal lard's Snow Liniment advertised for injuries
An advertisement urges quick use of Ballard's Snow Liniment for boys common injuries like scratches cuts bruises sprains and burns. It promises pain relief and healing with prices 25c 50c and 1.99 available from B S Doty & Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
B.S. Doty & Co
Preservation Tips for Shoes and Hosiery
The New York World suggests treating leather shoes with multiple coats of linseed oil to preserve their soles indefinitely. For hosiery, it advises washing less aggressively, rinsing worn stockings in lukewarm water with ammonia, drying, and wearing again without ironing. Regular wetting strengthens fibers and reduces darning, applicable to cotton, lisle, and silk hosiery.
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New York World
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Ely
Onci Tt
ELY Brothers
Warren S . New Yo
Cleveland
Rex
Denmark
A. P. Stewart
Pearse
Chace
J. H. Fisner
B, 8, Doty & Co
S. KR. Crawford
Pres
LL. D
Foley
Orino
Graham Drug Co
America
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
San Francisco
Seattle
Buffalo
St. Paul
St. Louis
The
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Dallas
Ft. Worth
Phil A. Auer
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