05 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
1
A Dallas area piece recounts a reporter’s night at a Trinity River town spiritualist event. Visuals included a decollated‑looking dress, a Fort Worth speaker, Chicago fire worship talk, and skeptical audience reactions. The writer mocks tricks, rejects joining the group, and critiques the medium’s fire handling while noting the show’s end and enduring doubt.
Dr W G Parrott aged about eighty died at his son R L Parrott's home near Eliasville after a period of frail health. He was a pioneer of Young County and was buried in Eliasville cemetery Thursday evening. The Leader extends sympathy to bereaved relatives and friends.
The Christian Church ladies will host a dinner at the courthouse on Saturday October 7 to raise funds for the church. All are invited to attend and enjoy a good meal while supporting the cause.
S. L. Clark of Byson called at the office last Saturday. Dr. J. O. Brockman of Ivan in Stephens county sold his house and lot at Ivan to Dr. J. P. Bishop of Caddo, who will take charge on November 1.
Last Sunday at the bride’s parents home in Graham, Fred Stewart and Alta Heighten united in marriage with Rev. E V Cox officiating. A large turnout witnessed the ceremony and expressed high regard for the couple. The article lists many gifts from friends, highlighting a community celebration and warm congratulations from The Leader.
In G. A. Graham's pasture near Graham a muley or dehorned Jersey cow with a small bell, swallow fork in the right ear, and a two year old Jersey heifer with a white spot on the right flank, are strays. Owner may reclaim by paying pasturage and notice fee.
S. M. Lamons, son of Squire T. J. Lamons, has accepted a position with the Leader and is now employed in the newspaper's typographical department.
Special to the Dallas News from Bartlett Texas reports Rev Russell J Birdwell a Methodist evangelist closing a ten day revival marked the greatest meeting in town history. Over one hundred conversions occurred with about sixty five converted Sunday and two thirds joined local churches. Sunday collections totaled about 700 dollars. The Leader hopes his Graham meeting will match this success.
J L Williamson invites friends and patrons to visit his office to see a Static Machine X ray German Resonator hot air machine and other modern appliances for treating cancer skin diseases rheumatism nervous troubles and related conditions. He invites calls at their leisure to learn what can be done and to see these appliances in operation.
Letter from F W Devor Co urges painters to compare Devoe with other paints noting it goes farther and lasts longer. Also local notices: Maggie Price to attend Lancaster school and Charley Craig visiting Graham for a near Center Ridge event. Naval Academy update on Bob Arnold.
Der at Olney. As we go to press we hear of the death of Mrs. Robinson of Olney. Particulars not given.
Do not brood over symptoms from dyspepsia and internal disorders. Electric Bitters are advertised as a cure for these troubles. At B. S Doty & Co's drug store, price 50 cents, guaranteed.
Thomas Taggart claims insurance firms never contributed to the Democratic campaign fund. The response states that contributors were likely sufficient for Tom to forget any payments, casting doubt on his assertion.
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