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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1889
Page
2
The piece argues that daily expense tracking earns a bookkeeper’s salary in memory. It notes wall of festivals as civilization’s flourish and suggests Delaware County’s century anniversary passed unnoted, urging people not to stay asleep to wakefulness.
An Iowa man claims to bottle sunshine and guard it with a lantern after dark, while noting that sunshine is kept in the heart. The piece contrasts this with bananas once a luxury now sold on streets along with apples oranges and other tropical fruits, affordable to the poor in season.
The painter warns that a common phrase may be wiped from literature as new war vessels are painted white. There is a prospect that white will replace black on ships in the future.
The Swiss army adopts smoke less powder while neighboring powers loom large. Observers note the small republic may be seen as aiming to avoid smoke signals, with interpretations suggesting the move serves to conceal rather than reveal troops.
A reader suggests dividing sermons into two equal parts with a hymn between. The idea would please those who dislike long sermons as they could slip out quietly during the hymn.
Text notes that some morning papers published in Mexico go to press at noon the day before and before 8 o'clock p.m. Either they print early due to large circulation or the subscriber base is small so timing makes little difference.
Tur time on roads in Belgium Germany and Holland is slower than in England and Scotland because government owned roads lack competition. These roads use at grade crossings with drop gates and watchmen guarding every crossing, limiting fast train services.
The government credit bank, set up two to three years ago to lend on land mortgages, holds more than 2,000 estates likely to be sold at public auction for unpaid interest. The question looms who will purchase such vast property holdings.
The article notes a striking benefit of twenty five years of transport improvement. Fresh fruits from orchards vineyards and plantations worldwide now reach every state at very low prices, showcasing expanded distribution and consumer access.
Cotton seed shifts from nuisance to utility as soil improver and animal feed while England faces royal family ailments. The Queen's knee and the Prince of Wales varicose vein cause limps, and Prince Albert Victor suffers a deer stalking accident in Scotland.
Early Tuesday in Pecos Joe Zehap and Chinamen were found burned inside a building. Both men died from the blaze and evidence suggested the killer aimed to cover the act. No suspects or traces of motive are clearly identified, with rumors and speculation filling the gap.
Thelogram from Taylor County reports a $500 state banner prize that sparked public celebrations with bonfires and parade-like displays. Farmers expect higher cotton yields and an active wheat sowing season ahead. Local markets show abundant homegrown fruits and vegetables as peaches melons and tomatoes exceed demand.
The federal court in Paris Texas opened the murder case of M F Ball John Ball and Robert Boutwell charged with killing W T Jax near Burneyville in the Chickasaw nation on June 25 Boutwell a tenant and Ball son in law lived on Boxs land Box attended a ball at Boutwells house and was killed returning home The defense has hired able counsel and the prosecution promises close attention to the proceedings.
Coroner’s inquest details Cronin a one armed sheep herder six miles west of Colomapo killed early Tuesday by John Williams a negro after a drinking party ends in a confrontation Cronin struck Williams with a skillet Williams fetched a six shooter and shot Cronin breaking the neck bone in a swift attack following a night of intoxication
Bailey Texas October 30 The Weather is fair for harvest and farmers seek fields. The crop yield exceeds expectations with Mr Jef Graves near Bailey producing 119 bushels of corn on one acre.
A Denison report says a deserting youth surrendered to the city marshal, claiming escape from Port Sill on July 28, 1881. Eight new route agents arrive to operate the double mail service with two trains daily starting November 1, including J. N. Johnson, a colored agent.
A heavy storm struck Paris Texas and surrounding area on Tuesday afternoon bringing heavy rain and flooding. Local officials warned residents to stay cautious as weather conditions remained unsettled with possible further showers anticipated.
A severe windstorm tore through the city at about 5 40 o clock blowing off roofs of several business houses and damaging signs and trees. Settle Ritchie & Hancoeture suffered major losses with stock flooded and shelves toppled. The By water Building on Main Street lost a sky light and damaged adjacent Marshaltore, while P Worthy and the Marshal, among others, endured water damage. A show tent on Grand Avenue was wrecked leaving only torn fabric and poles.
The Hoys East and West Texes railway company op er case against Jacob Binz and others, begun in district court at Hovet Tex. The suit seeks to foreclose a deaf trust by the Union Trust Company of New York. Multiple claimants contest mortgages and community property stakes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Col E D Jamerson of New York is a principal investor in the mortgage bases.
At about 11:45 PM Wednesday Henry Lepper, a tailor employed by John Henberger, was found dead on the pavement beneath his upstairs room window. He often smoked before bed and may have dozed, slipping from the window as the room door was latched from inside. His forehead struck the brick pavement, crushing his skull in a gruesome scene.
A two week revival continues at First Baptist Church Kaufman Texas with Rev W O Bailey leading services and W C Hart from Galveston directing singing The Sunday afternoon program featured children’s singing and drew a full house with strong praise from attendees.
Fragments from Trxarkalya and nearby towns report a Sunday robbery of Mr. Cremeans and a series of violent incidents. Marshall and Sabine Pass note injuries from a fall and a possible amputation. Iowa Park and Cameron College residents respond to campus events. A shooting near Steele's Store in Bryan leaves William Cheeks dead, with officials pursuing leads as courts address the cases.
The passage credits Hon. Henry Exall of Dallas Texas for the Texas Fair association's notable recent success. It highlights Exalls energy and top business ability as key to the achievement, noting his role as president of the association.
In Anitem Texas on Tuesday afternoon sanctificationists held an open air meeting on the depot platform with local converts assisting. They rented a building for ten days of services. Abilene reports strong stock interests with two car loads of horses and mules and two car loads of cattle shipped yesterday. A local citizen bought the premium Holstein cow at the Dallas fair amid growing Holstein and Jersey investments in the area.
In San Antonio Rev Father Lewis Genolin of the San Fernando Cathedral swore out affidavits charging Emil Zinsmeyer and August Cebin with selling liquor to minors. The priest cites altar boys from the cathedral who were intoxicated recently and attend a Catholic school on East Street. The case has stirred the local Catholic community and promises a bitter legal fight.
Foot mashed when 12 year old Steph Davis jumped from a south bound Houston and Texas Central passenger train at Ferns Texas. Cotton receipts to date total 1590 bales with half the crop gathered and marketed. The state fair draws crowds with the ticket agent selling 17 dollars worth of Dallas exposition tickets. The Presbyterian church nears completion after a storm destroyed the old house last summer.
Freight train No. 165 south bound wrecked Saturday night at Portisboro Texas. Seven cars were demolished including salt fruit trees and coal cars. two empties. Wreck occurred when the train separated on a downgrade and rejoined with force. Wrecking crew and section hands worked through the night to clear the track. No one was injured.
Stock Agent Nesbitt of the Chicago and Alton arrives with Major J. P. Wilson from Colorado. Major Wilson notes western cattle shipments are strong. Contractor John Harley reports Rio Grande extension advancing satisfactorily with four miles laid beyond Stephenville and ten miles remaining to Dublin connection.
Galveston Texas reports 35 year old C J W Johnson drowned after tripping at Central wharf edge while walking with wife and two children. Body not recovered. Also notes Webster McClintock killed in a well accident yesterday as mud and gravel collapsed on his head during digging.
A reflective piece praising Shakespeare as unparalleled in poetry and influence. It contrasts him with Tennyson, notes Shakespeare's era of reform and conflict, and observes his global reverence, with mentions of Luther, Elizabeth, Columbus, and the Wars of the Roses. It ends by linking Shakespeare’s genius to English national power.
Report describes a delayed royal ceremony at Marlborough House with Princess Louise of Wales missing her bouquet causing an equerry to fetch it. The necklace scattered on the floor and Lord Fife failed to salute the bride’s mother, provoking the queen’s vexation and speculation about German princely manners.
Mr Yates reports the German emperor at the Aldershot army review. The Kaiser is described as industrious and restless, galloping between points with a reckless zeal that unsettles onlookers. His build is noted as heavy and his riding style described as a bucketing wash-ball seat.
The camel animal instructor for P. T. Barnum says he has closely studied camel nature and believes the creature can feel deep emotion and show sentiment. The Free Press publishes the view and calls for justice for the camel, noting it has not been seen in the right light.
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