Baptism Practice and Church Life Notes from Eliasville
A church column reflects on infant baptism and church membership, noting thousands baptized yearly and a plan to install two eight hundred candle power lights. The writer attends the Synod meeting in Texarkana with family, plans college visits, and mentions an absence from Eliasville. Also reported is the death of Martha Lourena Hargrave on October 17 1908 in Wichita Falls at age 32. Funeral arrangements include ship to Graham and burial at Medlin Chapel cemetery with Elder Renfro to preach.
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Presbyterian
Synod
Texarkana
Laura Maud
Sherman
Austin College
Dallas
Eliasvile
Eliasville
Martha Lourena Hargrave
Wichita Falls
Lou
Graham
Medlin Chapel
Renfro
Liver Regulator Promises Relief for Bilious Ailments
A historical advertisement claims melancholy stems from an inactive liver and promotes Ballard's Obscure Liver Regulator as the cure. It touts relief from bilious headache chills fever and general liver complaints and notes sales by B S Doty and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
B.S. Doty & Co
Lovie Oak Community Notes in West Texas
Windy weather continues in west Texas with a brief shower aiding the turnip patch. Church attendance at Loving Sunday, with Brother Jones preaching a fine sermon at Lone Oak, inspiring listeners out of Christ. Visitors from Hawkins Chapel joined Lone Oak, prayer meeting discussed for the future, Rev Richard E Boyle to preach the fourth Sunday at 7 30. Mail service now runs from Graham to Farmer. best wishes from Brown Eyes and the Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Loving
Bro. Jones
Lone Oak
Hawkins Chapel
Richard E. Boyle
Graham
Farmer
City Bakery and Restaurant Ad Promises Daily Bakery Goods
A local listing touts City Bakery and Restaurant offering fresh Bread Cakes and Pies daily. It notes Square Meals for dinner plus Shot Orders and Lunches served all day.
Tax collection schedule announced by Young County official
Public notice from M. A. Wallace tax collector of Young County Texas. He will collect at Markley on November 4 1908 Farmer on November 5 1908 Olney on November 6 and 7 1908 Eliasville on November 11 and 12 1908.
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Markley
Farmer
Olney
Eliasville
Young County
Texas
Dallas to Dallas Fair Rail Rates Set as City Gears Up
The Southwest railroads authorize the lowest Dallas rates for the State Fair of Texas opening October 17. Round trip prices vary by class A to D with sale dates from October 16 to November 2, 1908. Substantial increases in passenger traffic expected from Kansas to New Mexico and from nearby states.
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Dallas
Texas
Southwest
Kansas
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
New Mexico
Hunt's Cure Endorsed by J O Monroe in Atchison
A quoted testimonial from J O Monroe of Atchison Kansas promotes Hunt's Cure for skin troubles and itching. He claims it will cure a larger part of afflictions than any other remedy and advises those with itching to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
J. O. Monroe
Atchison, Kas
Graham Tailor Shop Offers Cleaning and Pressing Service
Graham Tailor Shop provides cleaning and pressing services with suits made to order through the Modern Steam Laundry agency in Fort Worth. The ad notes custom tailoring and suggests a refined, royal theme with a nod to queenship in a domestic kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Tailor Shop
Agency Modern Steam Laundry
Fort Worth
Puddin Valley News Sparse Cotton Picking Busy in Area
Local notes report farmers gathering cotton rapidly while health remains varied. J B McCoy, son of Dick and Mrs McCoy, has been ill. Uncle Bob Gatewood and E H Rowe recovering from illness. Rev Bloodworth and wife preached at the Lakey home. Jackson Higgins visited Gatewood. Crawford family visited Coggins. Bob Crawford and Ed Rowe enjoyed a boat ride. Will Mayes sowing wheat last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
Dick McCoy
Bob Gatewood
E. H. Rowe
Rev. Bloodworth
Throckmorton County
Jim Lakey
Jackson Higgins
Blair Branch
F. Z. Crawford
A. R. Coggins
Bob Crawford
Ed Rowe
Trafton
Arnica Salve Praised by Farmer Mortgage Farm Value
W A Floyd of Empire Georgia says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg. He would mortgage the farm to buy it, calling it worth more than its weight in gold. Available for 25 cents at Sloan's drug store.
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Empire
W. A. Floyd
Bucklen
Sloan’s
Notice to Turkey Raisers About Market Readiness
Turkeys should be fed now to reach fat condition before Thanksgiving. Advertiser claims best prices and cash payments, urging owners in Young and nearby counties to wait to sell until birds are fat and ready to maximize profit. Remember to contact the advertiser when selling.
Best in Existence Hunts Lightning Oil Endorsed
C. E. HuntINGTON of Eufala Alabama praises Hunts Lightning Oil as the most useful household remedy. He claims it treats cuts burns sprains and insect bites with no equal based on his experience.
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C. E. Huntington
Eufala
Ala
Hawkins Chapel News Notes and Social Happenings
The community reports good overall health with Mr. Lindsey’s family recovering. Ora Mae attended Sunday School, and visits from Bertie and Oscar Tedrow of Cherokee County were noted. Ernest Holt is ill. A surprise party at Jessie Oatman’s last weekend delighted guests. People traveled to Lone Oak to hear Rev. Jones, and Mr Grant’s singing night was enjoyed by several young locals. Donavan.
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Rev. Jones
Wagons Disc Plows and Grain Drills For Sale
J B Norris of Houston Weld County offers a large stock of wagons disc plows and grain drills available at prices cheaper than anywhere else.
Hailey’s Comet Heads Toward Earth For Return
The article notes Halley’s comet, returning after about seventy five years, is a grand celestial show. English scientist Hailey first labeled it and linked its appearances to events from 12 B C to the present, with historical upheavals cited. Astronomers warn space risks are tiny but possible, about 281 million to 1, while people still anticipate the winter spectacle.
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Halley
Hailey
Astronmers
Neptune
Stella
Egypt
England
Constantinople
Europe
Calixusa
Omaha Bee
Electric Bitters Prove Worth to Civil War Vet
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. He says the remedies saving him money on doctors and calls the tonic worth more than five hundred dollars. Available 50e at Sloan’s drug store.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
Sloan’s
Acetylene Light Plant Advertisement by Rost Bryan
Rost Bryan announces purchase of the Acetylene Light Plant from E. C. Stovall and pledges full-time effort to lighting homes and businesses. He claims the system is the best light available and invites fair trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Stovall
Rost, Bryan
Jealousy and Silence Fray Two Families
A family dispute deepens as jealousy drives estrangement between relatives. Years of discord leave both households divided with little communication and fading ties, while friends and neighbors note the fragile state of the kinship.
Cedar Creek Gossip and Local Events Report
Pleasant weather keeps residents busy with harvesting fleecy wool and preparing feed. The Ivan gin halted briefly due to a broken part from Dallas, delaying operations at peak capacity. Mr and Mrs E L Cretsinger hosted a dancing party Tuesday night while Edmond Ferguson and John Couger are on the sick list. H J Cretsinger and daughters Nettie and Lou visited Mr and Mrs P F Lisle near Proffitt, planning to stay several weeks. Little small grain has been sown this fall in the Cedarite area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
E. L. Cretsinger
Edmond Ferguson
John Couger
Ham. H. J. Cretsinger
Nettie
Lou
P. F. Lisle
Proffitt
Local families relocate. Richey family moves to Ford County
The town notes an ideal week for cotton picking while B. P. Richey and family leave for Ford County to establish a new home. Ritchey, a longtime trusted resident, departs with best wishes for future success. Miss Nora Ferguson visits Gra- Occidental Hotel in Gra-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Richey
Ford County
Ritchey
Nora Ferguson
Occidental
Gra
Not Just as Good It’s the Best Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as un failingly guaranteed to cure any skin disease. It claims prompt relief for Kezema Tetter Ringworm and similar troubles with one application, asserting permanent cure of itching through a single use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
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Poland
China
Bach
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City Bakery and Restaurant
M. A. Wallace
Louisiana
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Oklahoma
Home
Puddin Valley
Peare
J.B. Norris
Hwd. Co
Lee
H. Lee CO
B.S. Doty &Co
Cicero Smith
Jno
C. Kay
W. O. Clark
Chas. Gay
Luther D
Clark
Graham National Bank
R. J. Johnson, Chas. Gay
W. O. Clark, A. A. Morrison
Rob McLaren
Edison
Victor
Singer
Craham
THE
Rock Island
Frole En
Omee Pethod
Dy Lette
Ad En Permanen
Fea Ag
DR. Broiles Medical Ins
Houston
Main St. San Antonio
Broiles
Tre
C. O
Setotam
Dales
Antoine
Titote
Sweet
Bourton St
Ft. Worth
Cedar Creek
J.W. Akin
Graham Nat’l Bank
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