Local Notes from Graham Texas 1906
Local notes record multiple short items from Graham Texas dated Oct. 4 1906. Mentions watch repairs at B S Loty Co and Blakeney's Pharmacy, trades by F M Cullers and J Crow, land and property listings with F Herron and J C Vaughan, a protracted Christian Church meeting led by Rev Minton, and many local residents visiting or inquiring about services. Notes on new baby, home improvements, subscription renewals, and praise for local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Rev. Minton
Oklahoma
Residence sale and birthday twins brighten Milier Bend
H. G. Arnold has sold his North Oak Street residence and will move to the Milier Bend farm soon after doctors advised him to quit the post office business for health. A pair of twins, a boy and a girl, were born at the Bakers' residence last week, bringing joy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Martin
North Oak Street
J. L. Vaughan
H. G. Arnold
Milier Bend
Jack Baker
County Attorney Joins Archer City Murder Prosecution
P A Martin the county attorney travels to Archer City to assist in the Sanders murder case to be presented to Archer County Grand Jury this week. Graham homes offered for sale by J C Vaughan at reasonable figures.
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P. A. Martin
Archer City
Sanders
Archer County
Graham
J. C. Vaughan
Money toLoan On Land or Vendor Lien Notes
Realtor offers money to loan on land or to purchase vendor lien notes. Mrs J E Simpson and her children visited Henrietta with her mother Mrs G W Ellis for a week or two. In town the Lord Mayor is keeping bachelors hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Simpson
Henrietta
G. W. Ellis
R. F. Arnold
Ministers Attend Institute Then Preach in Eliasville
Reverend McCarter of Farmer and Reverends Cox of Graham attended the Methodists preachers and teachers Institute in Eliasville last week. They returned Sunday and McCarter preached at the local Methodist church Sunday night.
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McCarter
Farmer
Revs Cox
Graham
Eliasville
Methodists Preachers and Teachers’ Institute
Bro. McCarter
Methodist
Tombstones and Grave Digging Services Offered
W. E. Baker, sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery, advertises tombstones and stone repair for Cisco Marble Works. He offers grave digging at 6.00 dollars for adults and 4.00 dollars for children, with prompt, satisfactory filling of orders and reasonable cleaning and repair services. Call.
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Cisco Marble Works
W. E. Baker
Sexton Oak Grove Cemetery
Beynes Show Folded Its Tents in Graham
A brass dogs and donkeys troupe led by Beynes performed in Graham last Saturday but failed to draw crowds due to a skating rink and a protracted meeting. They tried drum and hand organ entertainment with a spiel by a performer, yet crowds stayed away and the show folded, moving eastward. A passerby quipped the owner should sell the jackasses, kill the dogs, and pick cotton instead.
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Graham
Jack
Notice to Confederate Veterans Cross of Honor available
Confederate veterans may apply for a Cross of Honor by submitting an application. The one month notice appears in the city paper for three months. The oldest living lineal descendant may receive blanks to nominate crosses. After three months, the crosses are presented at a public Court House meeting. Applications go to Mrs. P. A. Martin or Miss Janie Stafford.
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Court House
P. A. Martin
Janie Stafford
Devoe paint trials and Texas State Fair notes
Letters from painters in Graham and elsewhere discuss Devoe coatings, estimating gallons versus actual usage on jobs, with varied results and cost. The piece also covers the Texas State Fair of 1906 at Dallas, detailing dates, value, exhibits, races, and notable performers including Sembrich and Campanari.
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Devoe
M. A. Thomas
Lynchburg
Gilmore & Davis Co
Tallahasse
Florida
S. A. Bullard
Sanford
Jones & Rogers
Merkel
Texas
Mr. Pratt
Erb Springall Co
San Antonio
D. J. Woodard
Nothing to Fear About Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The piece assures there is nothing injurious in Chamberlains Cough Remedy and urges mothers to continue giving it to children. It notes the medicine is safe for little ones, highly valued for cures of coughs colds and flu like ailments, and widely respected with sales by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Unplaced Stranger Accosts Archbishop Ryan in Baltimore
A stranger on Baltimore streets confronted Archbishop Ryan asking where from hell he knew him. The man recognized the face but could not place the name, prompting perplexed exchanges about origin and identity.
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Archbishop Ryan
Baltimore
Before buying or selling a place see J. C. Vaughan
Real estate guidance note advises consulting J. C. Vaughan prior to any property transaction. The informal item underscores professional advice for buyers and sellers.
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J.C. Vaughan
J. C. Vaughan
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Drummer SA
AJE
Mo.e. Morrison & GO
BIG Daylight
B. S. Loty &Co’s
F. M. Cullers
Markley
F. Herron
John Crow
Finis
Blakeney's Pharmacy
Proffitt
A. A. Timmons
Plains Country
H. W. McGowan
W. K. McBee
Blakeney’s Pharmacy
C. J. Cox
Belknap
Beynes
W. J. Rehders
Graham, Texas
New York
Graham Hardware
State Fair OF
Southwest
Dallas
Pat Shaugnessy
Shaughnessy
Zutgi
Caeener
Isoma
Inven AC 9 Tool Co
ULB. AL
Draughon
Busines
Waco
Austin
Galveston
el Paso
Ft. Worth
Tyler
Denison
Ane Secumen
Sony
Pra
Atu
Port Arthur
Crow Files
Kansas City Southern Railway
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Joplin
Neosho Fy, Smith, Texarrama
Bergiront
Ieveport
Lake Charles
WLU
Staated
Morri
Wizsler
G. Warner
Kangas City, MO
Dr. King
W. M. Plaster
Loving, Texas
Hamilton & Bowe
Dinsmore
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