16 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
1
Dick McCarty of the Albany News says everything now is in a trust except the newspapers and that a reorganization is imminent with dollar weekly prices raised to two dollars a year. The press has long been enemies of the trusts, and it remains the main force resisting their machinations. Keep up the fight and never lay down the flag.
The piece argues that Penitentiary penalties may follow Tamany leaders amid New York city election fights. Hearst offers ten thousand dollars for proof to convict any Tamany figure. The author suggests such a bounty could attract evidence, joking that with that money a man could claim the moon is green cheese. William R. criticized for generosity.
The County Commissioners Court met in quarterly session with all members present except H L Lebearman of Olney who missed due to his father in law J W Perkins serious illness. The court ordered a bridge be built across Salt Creek at the Graham and Seymour public road crossing six miles north of Graham. Routine business fills the term and sessions likely continue all week.
The Jacksboro Gazette argues neighbor towns rely on foreign companies for fine shows, urging residents to support home talent. It notes many capable locals could stage high grade concerts and entertainments this season with encouragement, and mentions several performances already in preparation.
Mr Zero Perkins and Miss Zoe Watts wed at the bride's mother's residence on Bitter Creek last Sunday with Rev Perry Harmonson officiating. The couple, popular in the region, receive congratulations and best wishes for a happy future from their many friends in the community.
An old advertisement promotes Hunt's Cure for irritated skin. It claims one dose is absolutely and unconditionally guaranteed to cure any form of skin trouble. It asserts itching is relieved at once and one box cures.
Local notices show a compilation of businesses closing for Thanksgiving. Named entities include Mabry Short Co Eddleman Bros John E Morrison Co J B Norris Hardware Co Kidwell Cooper Co 5S BR Street Co Finch Stewart W I Tidwell Son Price Bros Matthews Dowdle Graham Hardware Co W F Morrison J C Grimes John Pohman Dr Chism Geo Baynes Stovall s Confectionery Rubenkoenig Bower W B Pickens W C Bowman Co Morrison Smith Lumber Co.
Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup is advertised as a pleasant medicine for cleansing the system and regulating the liver and bowels. It claims to cure costiveness biliousness headaches loss of appetite bad breath belching stomach disorders indigestion and dyspepsia with bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by B S Doty & Co Druggists.
A box supper is announced for Saturday night at the Fish Creek school house. R D Tyra invites everyone to attend this community event.
A 19th century style advertisement promises Hunt's Cure can relieve any itch sensation including eczema and ringworm. It asserts one box cures every itch regardless of name or cause, guaranteed to work.
Dr Morris informs Graham area residents he will be away from Graham from December to January on a professional trip to Throck Morton. He asks residents to remember the dates to avoid a wasted trip to town.
Sheriff Wallace bought the champion turkey raised by H. M. Ford at the Geaham market. The bird weighs 32 pounds and is notably not fat.
The Occidental Hotel near Greenwade's wagon yard is being refurnished and repaired to provide clean prompt and regular service. Guests are invited to come and enjoy a big hearty dinner.
South Bend community reports Mrs A G Love and Mrs W M Goode Jr among the sick. Visitors include Hardy Higgins and family from Proffitt. Misses Myrtle and Hattie Fickling attended Dessie Weaver’s Saturday night. Farmers Union met. Sunday school reorganized with E M McBrayer Jr as superintendent and Tom Ficklin secretary.
Thanksgiving night event in Loving invites all to bring boxes to raise funds for new seats. Prof Wil Plaster finished a house and moved in while James Wood built a flue for the school. W A J Cooper and Walter Sloan did tin work on Green McCluer's house Tuesday and Wednesday. Mail service improves. editor asked to send Leader on Friday. Fowler residence in Loving near completion, business setup to follow.
Local lore recounts Moik Ramsey bringing home a horse skeleton described as a buggy horse bought for his wife. The writer jokes about possible damage action and a looming divorce, while detailing odd local happenings including a wedding, school delays, and road-improvement appeals.
At his old stand W A Hurt announces return to the Rubenkoenig building where he will serve short orders and meals at popular prices. Remember the place Hurt's Restaurant in the rear of Sto vall's Confectionery. Nice Parlor Nice Service Best of Cooking.
Free lecture on the Diseases of Stock by Dr Rutherford the expert veterinary surgeon. It will be held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock in front of the Graham Drug Co Store. Call for small circulars for particulars. Everyone invited to attend.
A gold necklace with a gold heart and a central pearl is found with surrounding rhinestones. Finder is asked to leave the item at this office for retrieval.
Ordinance No. 41 prohibits riding a horse or driving wagon on Graham sidewalks except at street crossings. Violators are guilty of a misdemeanor with fines from five to twenty five dollars. Effective from publication, approved November 6 1905 by Mayor J E Simpson.
Kk G Reeves of Miller Bend visited us Tuesday and learned from Fort Worth specialists that a tumor on his neck was cancer and inoperable. He tried Dr Williamson's X ray machine and reports the swelling cut in half in ten days, with hope for full cure.
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