Local Notes and items of interest from Graham and vicinity
Local notes report visitors to Graham including Mrs Will Harrell of Newcastle and Mrs Will Loving of Jermyn plus Miss Hopkin from Massachusetts. C W Hinson advertises money to loan on land, 200000 and up, with own inspections. Lost dark red wool sweater. T W Matthews visited with family to attend the fair. four children picked over 500 pounds of cotton. Adair returns to shoe mending. R G Stoker brings fine pecans. fair opening October 1 at Big Spring with horse racing and visits from Taco horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Matthews
Big Springs
Local ad notes furniture and land sale in Tom Green county
An ad from Mathews and Norris urges readers to visit for furniture and bedding offerings. A separate item states seventy thousand dollars was paid last week for 683 acres of land in Tom Green county, noted as one of the county's largest land deals in some time. Placeholder names appear with corset fittings andBertha Eddleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uan Angelo
Tom Greene County
Cattle Raisers Bulletin Reports Good Rain Across Regions
The Texas Cattle Raisers Association based in Fort Worth reports relief from recent precipitation. It notes good rains across cattle ranges, with ample grass expected in most localities improving conditions for cattlemen.
Newcutlery line at Mathews and Norris
Terrell reports two new engines bought by the Texas Midland Railroad for freight service between Terrell and Paris. Each locomotive weighs 347,500 pounds and can pull 20,000 tons. Also note preliminary arrangements for Dallas Electric Railway shops to be erected at Dallas, costing 120,000 dollars, with construction to start soon.
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Terrell
Texas Midland Railroad
Paris
Fred W. Fay
Connor Creek
Dallas
Dallas Electric Railway System
Farm and exhibit notices and local auctions in Hill County
Farmers in Hill County report strong interest for the upcoming agricultural fair with over 1 000 entries across departments. Local land ads promote 72 acre river farm near Spring Creek with irrigation and bargain terms. Notices warn against hunting on Miller Bend farms and plans outline Taylor Poultry Association exhibit dates and a big local cotton seed oil mill and compress project in Rogers.
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Brazos River
Spring
B. C. Stovall
Hillsboro
Rogers
Road bond vote set by county commissioners in Graham Texas
Alice October 25 is the date set by the county commissioners to vote on the issuance of good road bonds in this county for 125.00 dollars. It is contemplated the issue will carry by an overwhelming majority.
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R. F. Arnold, Jr
Graham
Texas
Alice
Waxahachie
Dallas-Waco
Dallas
Merchants Help Farmers in Bonham Texas Cotton Market
Oct 8 Bonham merchants form a four cotton company to aid farmers by providing a street buyer who offers grades and prices when local buyers fail. The US Government supplies sample grades and market data daily to assist farmers in obtaining top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Texas
4 Cotton Company
United States
Bonham Board of Trade
Priscilla Club Meeting Noted Amid Weekly Pleasures
Amid weekly pleasures the Priscilla Club met with Mrs. R. F. Fowler on Tuesday. Only a few members attended due to other attractions, but the gathering included fancy work and guests Mrs. Harrell of New Castle and Mesdames C. M. Rick Garrtte. B. Hall will be hos
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Priscilla Club
R. F. Fowler
Rev Cannedy Resigns From Local Baptist Church
Rev T E Cannedy resigns from the Baptist church in this city after two years of service. The move is described as best for his future location and the congregation expresses regret yet wishes him success and divine blessing in his next work. Reward offered for a lost Elgin watch found in Graham area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannedy
T. E. Cannedy
Baptist
Seymour Banner
Graham— Elgin Watch
R. M. Todd
For Sale and Local Education News Items in Jermyn
For sale 1S good navy horses and no good mulds for sale to bargain for cash or ten time Norros Johnson Hardware Co JerMyN. Through efforts of the local commercial organization the high school has secured a musical director Professor J. Taliferro will teach breathing and key instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norros-Johnson Hardware Co
Jermyn
J. 2. Taliferro
Handsome dressers arrive from Mathews and Norris
Trade listing and farm loan offer appear amid local notices. businesses advertise furniture line and brick building trade for a small unimproved farm with erf. Asherton farmers plan to organize scientific farming and experimental truck and stock farm with dairying. loans on farms, with or without partial payments. Marathon rubber factory resumes after idle period.
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W. C. Burns
Asherton
C. W. Hinson
Fraham
Texas
Notice by Publication of Penal Account No 415
State of Texas to the Sheriff of Young County commands publication of guardianship account for Mrs Laura Riddel with final settlement set for January term 1914 at Graham County Court. Objections to be filed by those interested. Also reports local news from Bonham and Missouri areas about Ocean to Ocean Highway, shoe repair, and farmers union auxiliary formation.
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State OF
Texas
Young
L.A. Riddel
Laura Riddel
Luis
Graham
D. D. Cusendary
Young Co
Sood Enough Sulky Plow Offered for 35 Dollars
Norris-Johnson Hardware Co advertises the Sood Enough Sulky Plow for 35 dollars cash. A separate item notes Brazoria County Country Club contract awarded for a mission-style building on the Quintana beach west area.
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Norris-Johnson Hardware Co
Brazoria County
Corsicana Fara and Stock Show draws strong crowds
The two day Fara and Stock Show in Corsicana drew large attendance and featured notable exhibits, marking a successful community event.
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Corsicana
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Home For Savings Conservative
Will Harrell
Newcastle
Mr. Stovall
Graham Filling Station
Will Loving
Miss Hopkin
Mass
E. McClure
Shreveport
8. R. Crawford
St. Louis
W. C. McCormick
South Oak Street
Queens
Mathews & Norris
Post City
C. W
F. L. Adair
R. G._ stoker
Crystal Rails
Leader
Bertha Eddleman
Greenville
J. H. Erickson
Hunt County
Miller Bend
R.R. Arnold
Elc. Stovall
Taylor
Ion
The
Taylor Poultry Associaton
Sallie-Alice Coal Mi
Ilmer Mayes
Fort Worth
Fine Horses
Kentucky
J. H. Washburn Jr
Dickerson Place
Bryson
Howery Brenham
Throckmorton
Mineral Wells
Weatherford
Bryson Woodson Breckenridge
Young County
Graham Independent Telephone Co
Graham Independent Telehpone CO
W. H. Mayes
Athena
Ary Athena
S. B. Street & CO
Mathews & & Norris
Fisher House
J. 4. Fisher
Galvin
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