Local Notes and Small Town News for Thursday, November 5 1908
Local notes from Newcastle and surrounding areas cover new subscriptions, bank vault construction by John Lamar, below cost goods at Petty Hallam and Co, illness of Mrs J S Starrett, Frank in Insurance Agents Convention in Dallas, O K party goings on, and local visits. Several items note Halloween revelry, district attorney Martin returning from Henrietta and voting, and community shifts including Bertram Wood moving to Lakewood New Mexico. Judge Fry’s Missouri trip ends with return to vote and county judge election. A B Medlin ages eighty three registers to support the democratic ticket.
Local Notes From Graham and Nearby Areas
Several young men from Jackson ville Texas report poor crops and plan to visit this region. local trades like Graham Tailor Shop and Modern Steam Laundry offer services. Five bales of cotton burned on the square due to a cigarette, fire department extinguished quickly. Various residents visit Dallas Tennessee and Eliasville, while cotton market activity continues. wood is scarce as haulers focus on cotton.
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Jacksonville
Texas
J. H. Fisher
Big Jumbo Stove Offered For Quick Sale
A large office stove named Jumbo is offered at a bargain for immediate purchase. suitable for big buildings such as a church or schoolhouse, described as a good stove for a large space.
Cotton totals in Graham as of November third
Up to Tuesday November 3rd at 5 p m the Union Gin reported 1 480 bales and Morrison s Gin 675 bales making 2 155 bales gin d in Graham The Union Yard weighed 1 500 bales and Graham Yard 4 849 bales total weighed here 6 349 bales
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Union
Morrison's
Union Yard
Graham Yard
For Sale Double Barrel Shotgun 12 gauge
Fine double barrel 12 gauge Stephen's shotgun left barrel fine choke right barrel cylinder bore for sale at a bargain or will trade for corn. Apply at Leader office. The Western Land Company invites Leader readers to share names and addresses of friends in distant parts to receive information about our country and land.
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The
Western Land Company
Leader
Farmers Heard Bridge Near South Bend Soon Finished
J. E. Ironmonger, working on the new bridge at South Bend, visited town yesterday and said the bridge would be completed in about ten days. Afterward, work will begin on the Belisnap bridge.
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J. E. Ironmonger
South Bend
Belisnap
Caveny Company Entertainment Postponed After Travel Delay
A phone message Saturday informed that the Caveny Company could not reach the courthouse performance due to a missed connection with the Rock Island train at Bridgeport. Tickets had been sold. the company had a San Antonio engagement that night, so they could not come. The band boys, disappointed, hope to host them next year if the series proves financially viable.
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Band Boys
Caveny Company
Court House
Rock Island
Bridgeport
San Antonio
Sulky Plow Sermon Pleases Ingleside Audience
Reverend J. H. Fisher of Graham delivered an engaging sermon at Ingleside last Sunday. The audience found the address interesting and expressed eagerness for another visit from the preacher.
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J. H. Fisher
Graham
Ingleside
For Sale Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine Bargain
An automatic drop head Standard sewing machine in good condition is offered at a bargain or will trade for a good milch cow. For particulars call at Leader office.
Bryson Baptist Supper and Musical Set for Nov 20
At Bryson on November 20 the Baptists will host a supper and musical at the schoolhouse. Prof. Talleferro will direct the musical, promising an excellent time for all attendees. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone.
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The
Baptists
Bryson
Talleferro
Lost bundle of bed clothing on road between Graham and Olney
A bundle of bed clothing wrapped in a wagon sheet was found on the road between Graham and Olney. The finder is asked to leave it at this office for pickup.
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Graham and
Olney
How to Treat a Sprain with Pain Balm
Sprains swellings and lameness are relieved by Chamberlains Pain Balm. The liniment reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by ordinary treatment. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by All Druggists.
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Chamberlain
Thirty Years With Simmons Liver Purifier Ad
A customer encloses a one dollar money order and requests melts worth Simmons Liver Purifier in tin boxes. The ad notes the medicine has been used for thirty years and is priced at 25 cents per box.
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Simmons
Hotel Alamo Opens With $2 Daily Rates
The Hotel Alamo is now open offering first class accommodations for commercial men at a rate of two dollars per day. The new hotel emphasizes convenient location and comfortable rooms aimed at business travelers.
Kayes’s Claim to High Art in Surveying Stated
W. E. Kaye Coy offers expertise to straighten tangled lines, asserting proficiency and scientific skill in surveying practice.
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W. E. Kaye
Moving Picture Show Schedules Weekend Showings
The moving picture show runs a 3 30 Saturday program and two nightly performances with the first opening at 7 30.
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Moving Picture Show
Ready for Your Cotton by Farmers' Union Gin Company
A brief note from A. H. Jones stating the Farmers' Union Gin Company is ready to gin cotton this year and thanking patrons for last year's support with hope for continued patronage.
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Farmers’ Union Gin Company
A. H. Jones
Farm and Ranch Lands in Kent and Nearby Counties
Wray and Smith advertise extensive farm and ranch lands in Kent and adjoining counties plus Clairemont property on the Graham Roswell and Western route. They invite readers to write for a property list from 2 Clairemont Texas.
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Kent
Clairemont
Graham, Roswell
Wray & Smith
Texas
Strayed or Stolen Mule Near Graham
D G Vick offers a five dollar reward for a four year old mule about fourteen hands high that is gentle to work and has been missing from a pasture near Graham for about a week.
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Graham
D. G. Vick
For Sale or Trade Wagon Yard on Elm Street
For sale or trade. The wagon yard on west side of Elm Street will sell at a bargain for cash or will trade for a good farm. For further particulars see
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Elm Street
Red Top Notes Busy Farm Life And Local News
The Red Top column reports good weather, busy cotton and grain work, and plans for the year. Will Campbell sells his crop to Vance Graves and moves to Graham. Local youths enjoyed a Saturday party at the McBees. Leonard Graves and sister Nola visited relatives. Bertha McBee and Clara Slater shopped in Graham. Etta and Edna Barrett attended a Graham show. Bertha McBee becomes Flint Creek school teacher amid praise. Grandpa McGee had a serious accident after a bale turn threw him onto a wire fence. he is recovering. Red Topites attend church at Loving Sunday. Jewel Steen visits Purselly home. Bowman will preach Sunday evening. others attend Lone Oak services.
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Will Campbell
Vance Graves
Graham
McBee
Leonard Graves
Nola
Bertha McBee
Clara Slater
Etta
Edna Barrett
Flint Creek
Loving
J. L. Steen
Miss Jewel
Mrs. Purselly
Loving Neighborhood
Bro. Bowman
Hunt's Lightning Oil Endorsement by Geo. E. Paprlok
The advertisement proclaims Hunt's Lightning Oil as a reliable emergency remedy for cuts burns aches and pains. Doniphan Missouri resident Geo E Paprlok testifies that many remedies fail but this oil never disappoints and is unmatched in its effectiveness.
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Hunt
Geo. E. Paprlcok
Donipban, Mo
City Bakery and Restaurant Ad Card
Daily offerings feature fresh bread cakes and pies with square meals for dinner and short orders plus lunches served all day. Local eatery promotes bakery items and lunch options to attract daily patrons.
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International Stock Food
Heinze
Lea & Perrin
Pearl Greeley
T. N. Tillman
John Lamar
National Bank
Newcastle
Petty Hallam & Co
W. M. Plaster
Franklin Insurance Agents Convention
Dallas
B. A Snoddy’s Variety Store
Bill” Galloway
Sheriff
St. Louis
P. A. Martin
Henrietta Court
J. W. Daws
Elm Creek Country
Jim Bob
Young County
Oklahoma
Graham Hardware Co
Bertram Wood
W. J. Tidwell & Sons
Lakewood
New Mexico
Bertram
Gram
Lot
E. W. Fry
Missouri
A. B. Medlan
Graham Tailor Shop
Agency Modern Steam Laundry
Fort Worth
Vaughan & Co
Annie Morrison
D.C. Alfred
Eliasville
Kings
Mrs. H. L. Morrison
Mrs. C. G. Woolfolk
Leon Slaughter
W.H. Anderson
Moss Hill, N.C
Mabry, Short & Co
J. L. Vaughan
Tennessee
M. C. Barron
Stephens County
F. E. Rutherford
Graham Hardware Company
G. C. Boyle
Lone Oak
B. H. Blakeny
Midland
J. W. Still
the Caveny Company
Mary J. Lincoln
N. K Fairbank Company
Chicago
R. R
Archer City
Dallas and
Seymour
Loving Ranch
M. K. Graham Land Agent
F. Herron
W. F. Gorrisson
National Banks of
H. Reilly
Hotel
City Bakery and Restaurant
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