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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
4
J L Williamson submits a four year health officer report for Young County Texas detailing quarantines and disease totals. He notes smallpox scarlet fever diphtheria and meningitis counts, expenses paid, and urges continued service with pay at his standard rates and office costs.
Louisiana Supreme Court in Doyle v Fuerst and Kaemer holds sellers of foods like chocolate and cakes sold at public eateries presumed liable for unwholesome conditions. Damages extend beyond price to foreseeable losses from illness. The court notes $100 award for poring food illness as insufficient. claimant suffered pain and danger of death. Stray pony notice from W T Walker east of Graham offers reward via Southwestern 129.
Baptist preacher Rev J H Wallace of Opelika Alabama spent Monday visiting his brother M A and T E Wallace and preached at the First Epidet Church that night. He attended the Southern Baptist Convention in Oklahoma City and toured the Stovall irrigated farm on the Clear Fork praising the country.
Hugh Talican of San Antonio praises Dr King's New Life Pills as a source of hearty vigor. He claims the pills give new life and energy and suit stomach liver and kidney troubles. Sold at druggists for 5 cents at 4.
Mr and Mrs George Walstad and their children who have stayed here visiting Mrs Walstads parents Mr and Mrs Jonas Bly will depart tomorrow for their home at Pewertle Texas.
A community event on May 5 drew attendees from Graham Loving Newcastle True Jean Ingleside and other areas. Local folks express thanks to Inglyside Singers and report companion visits and Sunday School attendance while noting health and school activities.
County Clerk D. D. Casenbary reports marriage licenses issued since last report listing Ira Brisco and Susie M. Griffin Archie H. Foster and Lora L. Maben Ed Thomas and Willie Belle Rogers R. C. Kell and Lillie Backham A. A. Morrison and J. P. McKinley. Also notes Col R. G. McPhail improving though still critical and Wesley Johnson expected home from New Mexico. Mynna Mia Hinson retires from visit with Baylor county relatives. Ditard says there are much better than.
Rural letter recounts a three year news lag, good rains for crops including corn cotton and cane, and notes on oats wheat and kaffir corn. Reports a road-views trip from Drumond to Eliasville with praise for the road bed and hospitality from H. M. Jones and others.
The well known Harness Horse, which has appeared in Graham the last five seasons, will make the season at Owen Bros Union Wagon Yard. Terms $12.50. Claud Rutherford.
A collage of rhyming quips and maxims urging action against the fly. It blends humorous lines about swatting, patience, and moral conduct, referencing places like Paris and Dallas and notable figures such as Ty Cobb.
T W Blewett lies seriously ill at his daughter Mrs J C Vaughan home in East Graham. J H and Lewis Blewett and daughter Mrs McSmadden of Olney visit as relatives hope for his recovery amid the illness.
A good rain fell Friday and crops are growing nicely across the area. J A Caudill is very sick. Mr and Mrs J M Reed visited at Charley Moran’s Sunday. Young folks held a party at Bell Barron’s home in Copeland Friday. Jess Owens and Ada visited Lewis Rickles Saturday. A group fished at Gedar Creek Saturday. Fox Hollow youths visited Lelia Ricasy in Longuin Flat Friday. Brownes Caudill and family visited J A Caudill’s home. Singing at L B Wyatt’s Sunday was enjoyed. Lolia Ritchey and cousin Denby visited J M Reed’s family. J Y Denby and Josh Burgess called at Cauger’s Sunday. Mrs Dan of Oklahoma visits her daughter Mrs Lewis Rickles. John Alford and wife visiting in MA. News scarce, signing off Rose Bud.
Deering Binders and Twine at D G Vick Co. We sold Rev James Campbell provid ing elder Weatherford Methodist Church a No 5 Oliver typewriter. The Oliver, though high priced, proves cheapest in the long run and its strongest supporters are long time users.
A Bridgeport Marble Co representative announces summer work at Oak Grove Cemetery and invites prospective buyers of tombstones marble or granite to consult before placing orders. He guarantees all work.
B Y P A program outlines a subject missionary meeting about South America. Leader Miss Ellen Black leads song prayer scripture readings from 2 Chronicles Romans and Acts. Special music by Misses Alma and Edna Long. Paper by John McCommas titled South America and its people. Rev Taylor presents Our Missions in South America.
A collection of short notices lists a coal black Glenco and Morgan stallion at stud near Farmer with a 17 12 hand height and 1372 pounds, a fee of $10, and insurance. It also records visits by Larry Pratt and two daughters, Miss Appoline Dow’s return to Oran, comments on grain fields, and several sale and travel items including Timmons properties for sale and various local engagements and travels.
W. B. Marsh Tyler reports on a small Texas farm where a prize of 2560 gold was won by a boy and his father through dedicated trial of new farming practices. The essay highlights army worm control with Paris green on a patch owned by Swan Haney and notes neighborhood adoption after observed results.
The Graham Light and Power Co announces day and night service with a double charge for daytime running and a $1.00 surcharge for those who do not stop fans when closing businesses. W J McKinney notes Polk county favors Judge Ramsey for governor. W R Matthews reports hardship for carpenters in Houston.
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