Local Notes from Graham 1908 October 29
Local Notes column from October 29 1908 reports on events and notices around Graham. Mentions a Saturday night at the courthouse by The Cavery Company and Graham Band, a birth at Norris residence, real estate loan ads, Dube Lamar's return from Dallas, land sales pleas, election turnout urged, fresh oysters and restaurant motto, a box supper at Oakland schoolhouse October 31, sales pitches from Petty Hallam & Co, visiting Frank Clow of Durham, Graham Tailor Shop services, Modern Steam Laundry ads, Rev. S J McMurry preaching at Olney, Wm Wright moving to Artesia NM, city scavenger vacancy, Bud Terry speech for Farmers' Union, and Tom Pickard's return from Alpine.
Death of Albert Robinson in Murray community
Albert Robinson, once reported ill with typhoid fever in the Leader, died at his parents’ home in the Murray community last Saturday night at 11. He was 26, buried at Tyra cemetery Sunday at 4, and had recently returned from New Mexico where he had a land claim. The bereaved family receives condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Robinson
Leader
G. W. Robinson
Murray
Tyra
New Mexico
Drowned Baby in Olney Area Buried After Tragic Accident
A one year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Byrd living two and one half miles southwest of Olney, drowned Sunday evening after falling into a tub of water near the house. She was buried in Olney cemetery Monday at 3 pm. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Byrd
Olney
Always Fresh Candy Ad Points to V F Garrison Store
An advertisement urges readers to choose pure candy from V F Garrison, claiming the store offers the best selection and freshness for candy lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. Garrison
Next Saturday Night Cav eny Company Lyceum at Court House
The Cav eny Company presents an entertainment under Graham Concert Band at the court house next Saturday night. The program features Mr Cav eny a top cartoonist artist and impersonator with band endorsements across the United States and Canada. Mrs Caveny a pianist and vocalist also praised. Tickets are on sale at F M Burkett's office with reserved seats available before 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caveny
Graham
Court House
United States
Canada
Band Boys
Lyceum Bureau
Cattle Theft Arrest Draws Wichita Falls Man In
H. L. Lee, from Wichita Falls, jailed in Albany after indictment for cattle theft. Sheriff exchanges with Shackelford county lawmen. Lee held on $500 bail after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Lee
Wichita Falls
Lee
Albany
Shackelford County
Wallace
Returns of National Election Telegraphed From Court House
Arrangements have been made to receive from the Western Union Telegraph Co next Tuesday night at the court house complete Associated Press dispatches giving the election results across the United States. A small admission fee will cover telegraph service costs. Tickets are for sale at the Sloan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Co
Court House
Associated Press
United States
Sloan Drug Co
Social notes from Dallas Fort Worth and surrounding areas
Miss Kate Johnson visited the Dallas fair last Sunday. Mr and Mrs M K Graham visited Fort Worth Monday. Mrs F M Burkett is visiting relatives in Memphis Texas. Mr and Mrs A A Morrison spent last Monday in Fort Worth. J H Wood spent last Saturday and Sunday at the Dallas fair. M K Graham spent last Tuesday and Wednesday in Dallas. Leon Slaughter spent the day in Dallas attending the fair Tuesday. Miss Lou Cunningham is visiting Mrs Robert Williams in Oak Cliff. Mrs F M Perry of Jacksboro is here visiting her mother Mrs M D Wallace. Mrs R E Mabry is visiting her daughter Mrs J H Norman in Duncan Oklahoma. C W Johnson and daughter Miss Carrie left Tuesday to visit relatives in Shelbyville Illinois. Mrs J L Vaughan is expected home from a visit to relatives in Tennessee next Saturday night. Mrs Martin Upsham of Sayre Oklahoma is visiting her mother Mrs M E Patrick in this city. See J B Norris Hardware Company for Electric Welding fence and telephone wire. They have just received a car load and are in a position to make you a good close price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Norris Hardware Company
Priscilla Cup Club Meets with Durrell Members
The Priscilla cup met Tuesday with Mrs 8.G. Durrell and ten members answering to call. Invited guests were Mesdames Twitty Gracey and Blak eny of Midland. After a pleasant afternoon, the club adjourned to meet with Miss Lou Cunningham next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8.G. Durrell
Mesdames, Twitty, Gracey and Blakeny
Midland
Lou Cunningham
Cotton Seed Price and Gin Offer at Union Gin
The Union Gin Company now pays 19 cents per bushel for cotton seed. Our machinery is in first class order and we keep up with our work. Bring us your cotton, we are ready to gin it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Gin Company
Farm and Ranch Lands For Kent And Adjoining Counties
Property listings include Kent and nearby counties and Clairemont on the Graham Roswell and Western route. Wray & Sirs publish a list of property and invite inquiries. Also notice money found by M. A. Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Clairemont
Graham, Roswell and Western
Wray & Sirs
Texas
Christian Church Notes Regular Services and Meeting
Bible School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on Elijah. Jr C E at 4 p m Sr C E at 6 45 p m and evening preaching at 7 30 p m on The Churchs History. Members urged to attend especially morning service. Special music at night. Strangers welcome. Sr C E business meeting Tuesday at Mrs McAllister home. C N Williams minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Jr. C. E
Sr. C. E
Bryson Baptists Supper and Concert at Schoolhouse
At Bryson on November 20 the Baptists will host a supper and musical at the schoolhouse directed by Prof. Talleferro with an excellent time promised. All are invited. Also notices on land listings and a range of farm wagons, disc plows, and grain drills offered for sale by local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson
the Baptists
Talleferro
Surveying expert W E Kaye offers skilled line work
In a brief notice, W. E. Kaye, known as Coy, advertises high proficiency and scientific skill in surveying. He promises precise line work and the ability to straighten tangled surveys, presenting himself as a reliable option for accurate measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Kaye
Ready for Your Cotton at Farmers' Union Gin
The Farmers' Union Gin Company announces readiness to gin cotton. A. H. Jones thanks patrons for last year's support and expresses hope for a continued relationship this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union Gin Company
A. H. Jones
For Sale or Trade and Real Estate Finance Notice
For sale or trade. The wagon yard on the west side of Elm Street will sell at a bargain for cash or trade for a good farm. For further particulars see We have all kinds of money to loan on Real Estate. We can take up Vendor's Lien Notes and extend payment time to smaller yearly payments if desired. We do our own inspection. Don't have to wait. Youne Co Assy TITLE Coa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Desiree
Youne Co, Assy, & Title Coa
Loose Wiles Fresh Candies At V F Garrison s
Local shop V F Garrison offers Loose Wiles fresh candies for customers seeking nostalgic sweets. Patrons can find assorted varieties sold at the storefront, with selections highlighting classic confections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. Garrison's
Local notes on weather, farming, and social visits
The missive reports bad weather delaying cotton picking and some damage, notes substantial wheat sowing this fall, and mentions A. W. Alexander building a new barn. It celebrates mail back on the line, Miss Pearl Steen studying in Denton, and a Sunday singing at Uncle Dock Slater’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Alexander
Pearl Steen
Denton
Dock Slater
Homer
Joe Pata
Indian Mound
Fannie Rutherford
West
Bertha
Carrie McBee
Graham
May
Louise McBride
J. W. Pratt
H. C. Bailey
Jim Hawkins
Lone Oak
Loving
Messrs
Hearst
Willis
Chamberlains Salve claimed to cure chapped skin fast
Advertises Chamberlains Salve for curing chapped skin on hands or face in one night and for sore nipples burns and scalds. Claims it is unequaled and sold by all druggists.
Wanted by young man seeks advancement in hardware or general merchandise
Twenty five year old man with good education offers dependable work record and top references. He does not use tobacco drink or gamble and seeks a position with advancement. Address Jack H Graham Texas in care of S T Seddon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack H
Graham
Texas
S T. Seddon
Also Mentioned on This Page
SWIFT
Citron
Scudder
Pearl Greeley
W. J. Tidwell & Sons
S. W
Ind
The
Cavery Company
Graham Band
J. E. Norris
Young Co. Abst. & Title Co
Dube Lamar
Dallas
Youne Co. Asst. & Title Co
Wmotto
St. Louis
Petty Hallam & Co
Oakland
Frank Clow
Durham
Mary Mayes
City
Graham Tailor Shop
Agency Modern Steam Laundry
Fort Worth
S. J. McMurry
Presbyterian Church
Wm. Wright
Artesia
City Scavenger
T. J. Lamons
Bud Terry
Ft. Worth
Farmers’ Union
Tom Pickard
Alpine
Castoria
Telehiek
Kate Johnson
Dallas Fair
Mrs. M. K. Graham
F. M. Burkett
Memphis
A. A. Morrison
J. H. Wood
M. K. Graham
Leon Slaughter
Robert Williams
Oak Cliff
F. M. Perry
Jacksboro
M. D. Wallace
R. E. Mabry
Mrs
J. H. Norman
Duncan, Oklahoma
C. W. Johnson
Miss Carrie
Shelbyville, Il
J. L. Vaughan
Tennesse
Martin Upsham
Sayre, Oklahoma
M. E. Patrick
M. A. Wallace
Georgia
Coattolene
J. H. McCandless
Mr. McCandless
Mary J. Lincoln
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
R. R
Newcastle
Archer City
Graham and
School Rand
Dallas and
Seymour
Loving Ranch
M. K. Graham Land Agent
F. Herron
National Banks of
Christian Church Notes
Youne Co, Asst
TriLe Co
J. B. Norris
Hwa, Co
Hotel
W. V. Bicham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!