Graham News Briefs and Local Moves
The Leader notes Bob Bryan is very sick and urges readers to consult Mrs. Dugger for new dress styles and fit. W.J. Rehder returns to Graham, living on North Oak Street. Bread goods are advertised from the New Home Bakery at North McCain's Store. Goaly Garrett of Seymour plans to locate in Graham. Bert Eichelberger and Miss Allie Donnell wed in Henrietta last Thursday. The Leader extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Rehder
Jacksboro
Graham
North Oak Street
North McCain
Bert Eichelberger
Allie Donnell
Henrietta
Olney
L'zzie Pettit
John
Ruth Horton
Ranger
Paschali
Salt Creek
Graham High School appointed new principal and town notices
Prof. J. H. Burnett arrived to assume duties at Graham High School. Denman & Sons advertise buggies and barbed wire price drops. Marriage licenses issued to J G Wood and Mrs E T Bradshaw plus J H Minor and Miss Lillie Kunkel. Local business asks for lumber for bank work and reports on cotton ginning. Belmont Hotel touted, church sermon scheduled, and local classifieds call for sheep herding and rental terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Burnett
The
Graham High School
J G. Wood
E. T. Bradshaw
J. H
Lillie Kunkel
Twenty Five Years Ago in Graham Texas Miscellany
A Graham column recounts a lively set of notes including Capt Geo Wilder painting his store in three coats and ornate lettering, financial tips, local crime with a $1 fine for watermelon theft, meteorological remarks, social events, school openings with twenty nine pupils, and community notices. It mentions railroad surveyors east of town, drought in Graham, water supply issues, and local businesses such as Adams & Ellis sewing machines and DonLey’s Jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wilder
Epworth League Program September 8, 1901
Leader Miss Georgie Jewell with helpers Walter Treue Miss Bertha Eddleman presents selections by Misses Mary Ely Jessie Graves Alma Cooper Louise Garrett Edna Dowdle and Messrs Kay Stovall. The Exhorts vigilance against evildoers in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Georgie Jewell
Walter Treue
Bertha Eddleman
Mary Ely
Jessie Graves
Alma Cooper
Louise Garrett
Edna Dowdle
Kay and
Stovall
Ballard's Snow Ointment Promises Quick Heal
An advertisement claims corn hyckers and wrist sprains heal quickly when Ballard's Snow Ointment is applied. It notes prices at 25 and 50 cents and lists Graham Drug Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Graham Drug Co
Baptists Paying Debt in Texas School System
The Tarrant County Baptist association closed its Newark sessions with Dr. R H Carroll of Waco stating that in three years the correlated Baptist schools spent 307000 and reduced statewide debt to under 50000, with payoff expected by November. He noted Texas Baptist schools total 700000 in value and 2000 to 3000 matriculations last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Tarrant County Baptist Association
Newark
R. H Carroll
Waco
State Baptist Schools and Colleges
Carroll
Dr Kings New Life Pills Sold by Handy and Matthews
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as the busiest mighty small product that turns weakness to strength and listlessness to energy. It claims mental power and health benefits for 25 cents per box and lists Handy and Matthews as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Handy & Matthews
Redistricting Creates 104th and Thirteenth Congressional Seats
The article outlines the new apportionment for the 104th District including Young Throckmorton Haskell Stonewall Knox Baylor and Archer counties and lists the Thirteenth District counties. It discusses the Governor not yet declaring a second special session and the mileage rules governing sessions and adjournment. It notes the present session ending Monday and the possibility of a delayed second session to avoid mileage payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young, Throckmorton, Haskell
Stonewall
Knox, Baylor
Archer Counties
Thirteenth Congressional District
Cooke, Denton, Wise, Montague, Clay, Jack, Young, Archer
Wichita
Wilbarger Baylor
Throckmorton
Knox
Foard
Hardeman
Cottle
Motley
Floyd
Hale
Palmer
Castro
Swisher
Briscoe
Hall, Childress
Collingsworth
Donley
Armstrong
Randall
Deaf Smith
Oldham
Potter
Carson
Gray
Wheeler
Hemphill
Roberts
Hutchinson
Moore
Hartley
Dallam
Sherman
Hansford
Ochiltree
Lipscomb
Farm and Ranch and Graham Leader One-Year Offer
The Farm and Ranch and The Graham Leader announce a one year subscription for new addresses priced at one dollar. The offer aims to widen readership of the agricultural paper and the local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Leader
Death of F H Anderson in Blairstown Missouri
Obituary notes the life of F H Anderson born April 28 184? married to Miss Horn of Johnson County Missouri January 1 1880. Widow and five children survive him two sons and three daughters. Describes him as unselfish generous and highly esteemed. Funeral at Christian Church conducted by Rev West with interment in Holden. Brother of Clay and Lee Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceneiewme Peonta Bind Accoun
Miss Horn
Johnson
Missouri
Christian Church
West
Holden
Blairstown
Clay
Lee Anderson
Great Rock Island Route Sept Rates to Cleveland San Francisco and more
September travel deals along the Great Rock Island Route offer round trips to Cleveland for G A R reunions, San Francisco for 45 dollars with optional Los Angeles and Portland add-ons, Buffalo and Michigan resorts at low fares, with 30 day stays, stopovers, and a final November 15 or October 31 limit. Charles B Stone, G P T A C R E and T Ry, Fort Worth, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Rock Island
Cleveland
G. A. R. Reunion
Buffalo Exposition
New York City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Episcopal Church
Colorado
Buffalo
Michigan
Cuas
B. Stoar
G.P
T. A.C. RE
T. Ry
Fort Worth
Texas
Stops the Cough and Works of the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The ad cites a price of 25 cents and markets the product as a fast remedy for coughs and colds.
Fatal Jail Knife Fight Between Inmates in Greenville
A Greenville report to the Journal and Tribune states James Ross and Walter Pierce, both black, were jailed together after minor charges. They drew hidden knives and fought. Ross fatally stabbed Pierce, then was only lightly injured. Jailers had only a brief search due to the light charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Journal and Tribune
Greenville
Green County
James Ross
Walter Pierce
Ross
Pierce
Starvation reports denied in pata County by Kansas ranchmen
Hon. Wm Seabury relays letters from ranchmen across pata County saying there is no starvation or deaths among women and children. They acknowledge some cattle deaths and corn beans shortage but say the wealthy help the needy. Cotton picking season offers work elsewhere in the state with transportation provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ww. Seabury
Pata County
Seabury
The Leader Plant For Sale In Graham Texas
The Leaver Plant is offered for sale due to failing health. Prospective buyers may contact J. W. Graves in Graham Texas for details and to arrange a viewing or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Graves
Graham, Texas
Stray Horses Reported by Precinct Official
Reported stray animals include one bay horse colt with a white star and an unbranded headmark left with John Walsh, and a dark brown filly with a white facial streak, about one year old and unbranded. Notice dated August 15, 1901. Gro McLAREN, C. c. . . c. T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stinson
John Walsh
Gro. McLaren
C. c
Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure Promises Relief
An ad claims Snuffles offers a permanent cure for catarrh by removing the cause and stopping discharges. It touts rapid relief for hay fever and head colds, guarantees cure when directions are followed, and sells for one dollar with prepaid mailing from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ander
United States
Edwin B. Giles & Co
Market Street
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leader
Bob Bryan
Goaly Garrett
Seymour
Denman & Sons
Adams & Ellis
Grove
Morrison's
John H. Wood
Mr. Driggers
Mr Driggers
T. F. Kindley
J. M. Morton
Belmont Hotel
T. J. Lamons
Belmont
N. F. McCain
W. C. Bowman & CO
Seymour and
Parker County
Bobo
Justice McBrayer
Farmer
Jackass
Georgie Ellis
Eda Cornelius
Gracie Bullock
Belkany
Dent
Ben Mosley
Mike
Fort Griffin
Jack Glasgow
Lowery
South Bend
Haskell County
Sheriff Brooks
Wilson
Pecan Street
A. E. Oatman
B. Street
R. N. Price
J. M. Taylor
Florida
J. H. Mittenthal
New York
J. Donley
Graham Jeweler
Warren Wemberly
Carrol Woods
Harve Stewart
D.H. French
Flint Creek
Missey Beaufort
Bessie Wallace
Fish Creek
Woodmen of the World Camp No
Robert Latimer
Woojmen
Tak Graham
Cc. G. Kina
J. E. Simpson
P. A. Martin
Baptists
Wight and
F. H. Anderson
Fh. I. Morowe
D. W. Wear
Mitchell & West, Contractors & Builders
Grahem Drug Co
Cicero Smith
MO. C. Kay
Chas. Gay
A. A. Morrison
Ass’t
Graham National Bank
Desrotons
Jonnson
NO. C. Kay
Ark
Thas Gay
Lyon & Matthews
Jacksboro, Texas
Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Tam Graham Nation AL Bank
Young
I. Duartes G. Dawes
Tae Graham National Bank
WaeRreor
Charles G. Dawes
Good Horning, John
R. C. McPhaill
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