Local Notes from Graham October 1907
The Graham Leader itemizes small town happenings with names of residents and visitors. Mentions C Mills from Belknap, K E Barnett from Olney, Morrison & Co. wholesale groceries, Archie Owen heading to Sherman for college, Miss Mary Elen Finch to the Girls Industrial school, W C Burns selling produce, and various ads for goods and events. References to Down Mobile under canvas, a band concert, and Dr. John T. Elder considering moving to San Angelo. Includes notices about the Young County Lumber Co and Fort Worth trade excursion.
Bridge Bonds Approved for Brazos River Crossings
The Texas attorney general will approve forty thousand dollars in bridge bonds to span the Brazos at South Bend and near Belknap, after ensured legal steps. Judge McLaren plans careful site and plan selection to ensure durable piers and avoid past mistakes, with bonds to be prepared by county officials and reviewed before printing. Local citizens in South Bend and Proffitt country have long awaited the bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dai Fapatved Saber
Whee
Attorney General’s Department
Austin
Brazos River
South Bend
Belknap
Martin
McLaren
Brazos
Eyes Restored After Long Affliction in Kentucky
P C Earls of Cynthiana Kentucky reports thirty three years of sore eyes and thirteen years of partial blindness. A neighbor gave half a box of Chamberlains Salve which healed the eyes and restored sight. The salve is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
P. C. Earls
Cynthiana
Woodmen Circle Supper Planned for Tuesday Night
The Woodmen Circle ladies announce a supper on Tuesday the 22nd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rehder. All are invited, with Woodmen members and families especially urged to attend. Supper costs 35 cents to benefit the Order, featuring games and music for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rehder
W. O. Brown Buggies Offer at Home Made Quality
Local dealers Kidwell and Cooper promote W. O. Brown Buggies made at home with a guarantee. They announce a reduced price sale lasting 30 days to attract customers.
Local poultry and butter ad from St Louis restaurant
When you have Chickens Turkeys or Butter to sell see Roy D Golston. We lead others follow the best is our motto. St Louis Restaurant runs a bold sales message urging customers to buy poultry and dairy offerings from Roy D Golston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy D. Golston
St. Louis
City Bakery Ad Offers Custom Pies and Cakes
Goeman and Dieter advertise City Bakery offering fine pies cakes and other baked goods on short notice with phone contact 73.
For Sale or Exchange in Denton and Pilot Point Texas
For Young County farm land, a ten room two story residence in Denton near State Normal valued at 4000 dollars. A six room and half residence in Pilot Point near the public square valued at 1100 dollars. A good three room negro house in Pilot Point valued at 400 dollars. All properties rent readily. See or write Jog H Kine Olney Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
State Normal
Pilot Point
Public Square
Olney
Fort Worth visitors boost Graham turnout for big dinner
A Fort Worth trade excursion visited Graham for a large public dinner at the court house. Graham’s mayor led tours for about sixty visiting business leaders from Panther City, praising Graham as a coming northwest town. Sheriff and officials handled a few incidents. the ladies’ dinner raised about $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Presbyterian Church
Court House
Fort Worth
Panther City
Graham Commercial Club
M. K. Graham
Jacksboro
Fort
Northwest
Wallace
Simpson
Grain Drill Overstock Bargain at Graham How Co
Overstocked on Thomas Grain Drills. Cash sale through November 1. 10-Disc drill with gang press wheels $72.50. 8-Disc drill wheels $65.00. If you need a grain drill don’t let this bargain pass. We guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Graham How. Co
County Court October Terms Reported with Verdicts and Fines
The county court opened with probate matters on Monday. Tuesday the State versus Geo Cortney yielded a guilty verdict for aggravated assault with a $25 fine and costs. Wednesday the State versus J W Lynch resulted in acquittal. Joe Marshall, age nineteen, pled guilty to exposing secrets of the grand jury and received a $100 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Cortney
J. W. Lynch
Joe Marshall
Local ads mix offers from McPhaill to Kidwell and Co
A collage of store pitches from McPhaill Insurance to W T Finch and Young County Lumber about fire insurance dry goods groceries cedar posts barbed wire wagons and tailor services. The scattered items promote best wagon brands Peter Schuttler Milburn suits at the Chicago Bargain Store and urge readers to try Pettey Hallam Co for reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettey, Hallam & Co. Would
Pettey, Hallam & Co
Young County Lumber Co
W. T. Finch
Peter Schuttler
Milburn
Kidwell & Cooper's
Mrs Beckham Dies In Graham At 77
Mrs. M. E. Beckham widow of W. C. Beckham died at her Graham home on Wednesday morning the 16th aged seventy seven. She leaves three children including W. P. Beckham of Fresno and daughters Mrs. W. P. Bell and Mrs. W. L. Graves. Funeral was held Wednesday at 5 PM at the residence with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Beckham
W. C. Beckham
Graham
Cal
Hooper's Tetter Cure Promised Hair Restoration
A promotional blurb claims the product cleanses dandruff and saves hair, asserting that health is ruined without its use. It features a guarantee by B. S. Dot? Co. and targets readers seeking a cure for scalp issues and a durable coat of hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Rock Island Excursionists After Fort Worth Trip
Sunday railroad passengers returning from Fort Worth describe a poorly run trip with cars lacking water and proper lighting. They complained about delays and discomfort, noting adequate time at Fort Worth to service the cars and lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Boy seeks druggist job two claims herbton cure
A boy asks a local druggist for work and is told he knows nothing about drugs. He replies that herbton cured his mother, a claim guaranteed by B. 8. Doty & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty & Co
Doctor Gore to Sell Eliasville Property and Move
Dr. Ww. H. Gore announced in the city last Monday his plan to sell property at Eliasville and relocate to New Mexico due to ill health, stating he will leave Young County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. H. Gore
City
Eliasville
New Mexico
Old Young County
Reverend Little to Visit Graham in Late Week
On the Last Round Rev M K Little of Weatherford will arrive in Graham next Monday night. On Tuesday he goes to Salem for the Graham mission quarterly meeting. On Wednesday he speaks at Farmer and Wednesday night leads the fourth quarterly conference at Graham station Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Little
Weatherford
Graham
Salem
Graham Mission
Farmer
Graham Station
Methodist Church
Darling Cook Stores Adlet and Farmer Circuit Notice
Darling Cook Stores line highlighted as best on the market. Reverend J. H. Bowman of Farmer spent Saturday in Graham winding up a successful year on the Farmer circuit. Denton Premium Flour promoted by Stewart & Son, urging customers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling Cook
Kidwell & Cooper
J. H. Bowman
Farmer
Graham
Denton Premium
Stewart & Son's
Money found near Farmer owner sought
On Saturday October 12 money was found by Hope Newman within two miles of Farmer. Owner can reclaim by calling C. F. Newman five miles southeast of Farmer, describing property and paying for this advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Newman
Farmer
C. F. Newman
Wood Cutters Wanted Near Graham
Help needed for cutting 500 cords of wood located 2 1 2 miles from Graham. Contact C. C. Mayes at 4w C. C. Mayes. Immediate work offered with directions to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
C. C. Mayes
Seed Wheat for Sale by Graham Milling Co
About 8000 bushels of Red Soft Seed Wheat available for sale by Graham Milling Company. The notice invites buyers to contact for price and delivery terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Milling Co
Trade mules and mares for stock cattle offer
I have some good young mules and mares that I wish to trade for stock cattle. S. R. JEFFERY, True, Texas, Rev. C. E. Paxson returned last night from attending the Synod of the Presbyterian church at Brownwood. Dr. L. W. Price has returned from Chicago, where he has been attending lectures for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Paxson
Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Brownwood
L. W. Price
Chicago
Cotton Picking Jobs Offered Near Graham Gooseneck Bridge
Advertises cotton picking work at Gooseneck bridge four miles south of Graham. Pays 75 cents per hundred bales. Parties board themselves. Signed by J. W. Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Gooseneck Bridge
J. W. Horner
Strayed Bull Notice From Cuas Nebraska
Strayed red motley bull about three years old gone from Cuas Nebraska branded Leon on left shoulder and RO on right hip any information will be thankfully received two weeks old notice from NEUHEUS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Cuas
Neuheus
Town Residence For Sale Four-room House on Two Lots
Four-room town residence with two parcels, good well and storm house offered for sale by J. T. Holland. Advertising line for St. Louis Restaurant and Chicago Bar Store on west side of square promotes quality and deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Holland
St. Louis
Chicago
West Side of Square
Life insurance agents from Mineral Wells relocate to Graham
Messrs. P C Sanders and G W Henson of Mineral Wells have moved to Graham to enter the life insurance business. Mr. W D Craig and Miss Ottie Hinson were married at the bride's parents home near Henry Chapel last Sunday with Rev H H Windham officiating. G W Robinson of Murray community visited Saturday and authorized sending the Leader to Alf Jonson at Alba, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. P. C. Sanders
G. W. Henson
Mineral Wells
Graham
W. D. Craig
Ottie Hinson
W. B. Hinson
Henry Chapel
H. H. Windham
G. W. Robinson
Murray
Alf Jonson
Alba
Texas
Hound Missing in Graham Last Saturday Night
A black red legged hound about three years old with a scar on its head was reported missing in Graham last Saturday night. Return information to Sheriff Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Sheriff Wallace
For Sale Poland China Boat
A Poland China boat is advertised for sale with contact for FRANK WAGGONER to arrange purchase or inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China Boat
Frank Waggoner
Notice of Letting Out Poor Farm in Young County
County bids will be received in early September for letting the Poor Farm which houses four paupers including three elderly women and one mentally challenged boy. The 100 acre cultivated, 500 acre pasture farm includes a five room house, wells, windmill, tanks and another dwelling for the paupers. Bids due by September 10, 1907, to the County Clerk or undersigned, Gro H McLaren County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro. H. McLaren, Co
Young Co
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Mills
KE. C. Barnett
W- C. Clark
True
Morrison & Co
Archie Owen
Sherman
W.C. Burns
Mary Elen Finch
Girls’ Industrial School
Occidental Hotel
Farmers Union
Morrison's
F. J. Madoozie
W. C. Burns
K. A. Mulkey
Mobile
Morrison’s
W. O. Clark
Ft. Worth
van Alstyne
Jno. D. Dean
Comanche County
Yancy
Lincoln J. Carter
W. A. Riler
John T. Elder
San Angelo
Young County Lumber Company
Mgr
S. J. Thomas
Leader
Graham Milling Company
Woodmen
City Bakery
McPhaill
R. C. MecPhaill
Rocky Rock Island
E. Prorritt
Ea Laseline Engine
Graham Bottling Works
Chas. Fie
East Side Square
Graham, Texas
Durham
P. B. Hunt
Geo
W. Hunt, Drummond
H. Craig
Rob McLaren
Singer
THE
Rock Island
For Trade
S. R. Jeffery
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