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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1889
Page
6
Community notes show delinquent subscribers urged to pay, with local business ads and court activity. Mentions Mattresses and Cushions by KE B Sibley, dental ads, clothing stores, insurance, and discussions of jail conditions and county issues.
The United States vs Kusene Logan et al. faces continuance as witnesses Marlow brothers are unavailable. The district attorney cites mob violence in Young County last winter and possible indictments of Marlows, urging transfer of cases to Waco or Dallas. Leaders warn against undermining grand juries and the rule of law.
Advertisement notes a restaurant beside the Federal court building that serves meals at all hours with tables filled constantly. It promises cheap prices and specialties in bread and cakes, inviting patrons to call.
Louisville visitor J M Robinson asked about business in the city while staying with his son J M Robinson Jr in Belknap. Mrs L Dalton from Palo Pinto visits her son in law Frank Herron. John M Norman resumes duties. A note urges dental care. A local gent hides boots with stove blacking. Twaits store sells bread cakes and pies near the Federal Court House. Neighbor Frank Herron owns a new piano. Frank W Girand Jr is ill this week.
From Belknap notes a hopeful boom with full houses and a desire for newcomers. It cites local resources, school, water and wood supplies, and hints at railroad expansion bringing lumber and construction. Mentions John Reynolds improving county horse stock, a serenade for Bren Holmes, and community visits to the school. Reports a funeral of General Smith’s wife, and general recollections of illness and social visits.
The item mentions continuing discussion of the Salt Creek Bridge and notes on local commerce at the Red Store with cash sale prices on onions sweet potatoes cheese kraut and pickle products. It also records Rev C W Daniel and John Taylor departing for Belton Texas for a church conference and N D Bennett preaching at the schoolhouse.
The notice lists round thread cotton checks and dress calico at low prices, plusMae Beige suiting and Henriette fabrics in all colors. It promotes a large stock, best batunine in the west, Lady’s trimmed hats arriving this week, and notes selections by J. H. King & Co. Milliners of St. Louis. Also mentions local sickbeds and candy arrivals.
An ad urges readers to visit the Court House and consult McPuavin & Agee for business, land, or loan needs. It promises no red tape, straight interest plans, and no middleman commissions, with terms for improved or unimproved lands and flexible durations.
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