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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
7
An advertisement touts Q uinine and Iron as the most effective general tonic for malaria chills fever and weakness. The Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic has been marketed for 30 years across the South and is said to dissolve in stomach acids but not in the mouth. Price 50 cents.
An old advertisement extols Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy for wounds burns sores ulcers and skin diseases with guaranteed by your Druggist in multiple sizes. It also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine claiming to cure a cold in one day with E W Grove signature on every box.
The 1881 county scene includes a new judicial district creation for Graham territory, judge and district attorney contests, and the ascent of Judge Williams. A Belknap storekeeper J. K. Martin is murdered during a robbery tied to a six-man gang, with McDonald brothers captured in Coleman and Brown counties. Sheriff Melton leads a multi-county pursuit, state and federal authorities take over, and Dozier dies in a jail breakout amid heightened security.
The record states Dozier died from gunshot wounds fired by unknown parties, while no clear inquiry into guards shooting a fleeing prisoner is shown. Authorities kept the men jailed, then loosened vigilance, setting the stage for a later New Year tragedy. Sheriff Melton credits deputies and Graham City Marshal John B. Crain for first approaching and disarming the McDonalds in Coleman county.
Program for a Decoration Day observance on the first Sunday in June at the courthouse at 2 30 p m. It includes Invocation by Rev J Hall Bowman a Long High School Quartette an address Our Inheritance of Glory from the Men Who Wore the Grey by Judge R F Arnold readings by Miss Lucille Miller music by the band and a march to the cemetery to place flowers on U C V graves. Citizens are urged to bring flowers as a tribute to departed Confederate soldiers who wore the grey.
The Baptist and Methodist Sunday schools of Murray schedule a joint picnic Friday June 13 on Fish Creek grounds two and a half miles southwest of Murray. A full program is planned for morning and evening. All are invited to attend with baskets.
Chism's Studio offers to photograph the mother proving she remains a beauty though she prioritizes her children. In New York ten thousand policemen pledge $1 each to widow Mrs Heaney, widow of a policeman killed in a gunman gang bust.
A petition to restart a good roads bond election in Bee County seeks authorization to issue 100000 in road improvements. The effort is actively circulating among voters to place the issue before the Commissioners Court for action.
The San Angelo fire department received a new automobile fire engine from a Texas factory after an official test. City authorities accepted the machine, reporting it as one of the finest in the state.
The Commissioners Court of Taylor County chooses an architect for the county courthouse project costing 150000 dollars with work to start immediately. J H Price advertises second hand goods and services in Graham Texas opposite City Bakery and Independent Phone 744 Rings Abilene.
The ad promotes the Hupmobile 32 four door and roadster from Detroit priced at 1000 dollars, a six passenger touring car at 1200 dollars, with information sent to W. B. Part in Throckmorton. Childress residents form a Commercial Club with broad community support.
Rain is needed in the Cedar Creek area as spring oats suffer and late cotton planting waits. H. J. Cretsinger was unwell but expected to recover. Oil well work is suspended for now. Many attended the Ivan picnic and Prof. Richardson’s school exhibit closing. A physician has located at Ivan, aiding nearby communities. Katie Creagh of Breckenridge visits relatives J R Creagh. Quaneh and Rockport railroad surveyors ran a preliminary line. road prospects remain meager.
An old patent medicine ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as curing a cold in one day. It promises to stop cough and headache and offers a refund if it fails. BeW Groves signature appears on each box. price listed as 65 cents.
N S Farmer thanks supporters for their help in the primary election on the 17th for the postmaster role and pledges to provide the best service if appointed. The Houston Chamber of Commerce approved creating and maintaining a $30 000 fund to support conventions and similar gatherings.
A church meeting changes announce Dr. Bradford of Sherman as evangelist replacing Rev. J B Bowen. The meeting now begins June 12 instead of June 15.
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