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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1889
Page
2
Among the young ladies in Washington society the standout is Miss Hanford daughter of the president's private secretary. About 17, she has had a careful education and was a general favorite in Indianapolis among all social classes.
A discussion refutes Brown Sequard ideas of lamb tea as a life restoring elixir. Dr. Hammond and others may misuse sensational claims. experts say true rejuvenation remains unproven and current stimulants via injection or medications offer only limited, temporary effects.
Harold P. Brown presents a pamphlet listing 91 deaths from electrical lighting over two years, noting the count is under half the total. Seven deaths occurred in Detroit, with alternating current deemed most fatal, while New York figures hesitate to trust electricity.
The race for the next House speakership narrows to Reed of Maine McKinley of Ohio and Burrows of Michigan with a possible dark horse factor and the outcome remains uncertain.
A group of 50 active women in Boston appoint a committee to take city schools out of politics and sectarian influence and manage them for the public interest alone.
In Wiestra Falls Texas on September 4 cattle near town perish from a mystery ailment affecting only small herds with fat cattle dying first. John Howard, secretary of the county immigration board, returned from Denver where he promoted home seeking capitalists. Land land jumping grows due to a ruling by Hall the Land Commissioner. courts will settle disputes among claimants.
John M. Howard, an ex convict from this Texas town, rode the northbound express and, while stopping to greet old friends, donned a loose coat found on a seat containing Mr. Williams property valued at 22 to 25 dollars plus 750 dollars in money and papers. He is jailed today in charge of Constable J. C. McKinzie.
Mrs Ida Caffrey remained unconscious after a buggy accident Friday in Texarkana with friends fearing the worst though doctors see some hope. Miss Ella Shaw, in the carriage, is recovering and expected to be about soon. The mule involved had been driven about town for ten years and had never before balked at anything.
Wienrra Farms Texas reports the commercial year starts with bright prospects for the city and surrounding country. No mercantile failures in two years, and each season increases business volume. A vigorous push against the jobbers reentry meeting at Fort Worth aims to curb freight point reductions and keep activity in major towns. Strong talk of withdrawing patronage from robbing towns shifts to northern markets.
Joe Everidge Dock Everidge Turner Everidge and Henry Willis surrendered after killing Wm Luther at Gooland in the Choctaw Nation. Deputy Marshal Booth brought them in. Commissioner Kirkpatrick will hear evidence at 10 tomorrow with many witnesses and a lengthy preliminary trial expected due to complexity.
Early today at about four a.m. residents of Marshall Texas were awakened by the fire alarm at the Texas and Pacific coal chute. The blaze likely began from spontaneous combustion during rain. About 150 tons of coal and two coal cars burned with losses not yet estimated.
Expect Good Prices Ferris Texas September First Nine bales of new cotton have been shipped from this place to date with the first shipment on Tuesday. Farmers anticipate strong prices for their cotton seed as three oil companies have arranged to do business here.
Grain shipments from Wichitra Falls Texas continue as locals wonder about the source of the grain. The article notes ongoing movement and the implied scale of the flow through the point.
For the past week the shipment of beeves from this place totaled forty carloads. Cattle kings in the region savor the railroads cut to northern markets. Weather remains dry and warm with no cotton to shed forms. Corn is being harvested and the county reports its largest crop ever produced.
A mother in Lapontia Texas gave two doses of morphine to her sick child thinking it was quinine. The mistake was discovered too late and the child died just before daylight. The mother is distraught over the tragedy.
In Texarkana on September 2, Captain J. M. Benefield becomes vice president of the traveling men's association for the home at Austin. Local Confederate veterans, about 200 members, meet tonight to raise funds for the Confederate Home in Austin.
Mr W T Scott of Mills county near Zephyr received a post office note from Heltena Valley dated August 27 threatening a ten day leave with no signature. Scott refuses to leave and plans to stay despite the warning.
Wheat Lanp Sept 4. Heavy rains halt cotton picking after a promising start. Worm damage lower than expected. Threshing finished last week. Wheat yield 6 to 10 bushels per acre with poor quality. Corn crop described as the heaviest in many years.
El Paso reports the senate committee on the redemption of arid lands will visit next week and the city council assigns $500 to the committee to ensure proper hospitality. A Fort Bliss sergeant named Sharp was killed when struck by a freight locomotive on the Southern Pacific line.
Major Hooks a well known citizen and merchant living at Spurger in eastern county was shot and killed by a concealed assailant as he sat with his family on the gallery of his home Thursday night. He leaves a large family. No arrests or clews yet to the murderous deed.
Terrell Tenneta Tex Sept 3 J D Moore and Pierce Smith held on horse theft charges were moved to Paris by Deputy U S Marshal Huffington. They will be tried in the territory rather than Lamar County as previously announced. Cotton arrivals show a steady daily increase.
Cotton receipts from San Marcos Texas show about 1100 bales bought and shipped for the new crop up to September 4. From September 1, 1878 to September 1, 1880 shipments totaled about 75 bales. This season the shipments are expected to reach 10 000 to 1 000.
The Independence Baptist church in Texas marked a long history as the oldest Baptist church in the state. It was founded on Sunday Sept. 1, 1859, and Mrs. L. Albarn is the sole surviving original member.
Miss Jesse Turner age 20 daughter of S M Turner county Weisher died of typhoid fever at her home Moore's Springs near Paris last night.
Abilene Tex September 4 prospectors swarm the area buying land and expanding holdings while cotton receipts accumulate.
Reverend R C Pender, who recently resigned as pastor of the Baptist church in the town, announced his departure pointing to reasons connected with his health and future plans. Local readers note the resignation amid a period of church leadership changes.
The pastor has accepted the church’s call after four members refused to support the unanimous decision. Under his leadership the church has prospered with over 100 members added during his tenure.
Biroomina Grove Texas September 1 A serious accident befell J D Castello a popular young man of this place upstairs at the Alamo hotel he was putting a pistol in his pocket when it discharged the ball entering his leg just behind the knee taking a downward course and lodging in the front part of his leg Saturday was a big day for Blooming Grove One hundred and forty bales of cotton were hauled in and sold here and over 6000 dollars was paid out to farmers for the same.
James Boykin and others are in a preliminary examination before Justice Graham for the March murder of W. P. Fortson. The case has aroused great excitement, with the hearing expected to last several days. A heavy evening rain again aids local cotton crops.
In Laponta Texas on September 1 the bell worm continues to threaten cotton fields though there is no new news. The crop remains considerably short while Laponta itself shows progress with growth in housing as new bricks and five or six residences near completion and ready for occupancy.
Crosby county sold four leagues of Bailey county school land to Dallas men R. V. Tompkins and G. N. Quillman. Deeds signed and delivered. Proceeds fund three new schoolhouses and ten month school terms starting this year.
Housparp Crry Texas reports 95 bales of cotton Friday and 163 bales on Saturday with prices from 10 to 10.15 cents. Additional carloads of cotton seed were shipped this week. A Fort Worth company has built a large seed house along the railroad right of way, creating three storage warehouses for seed.
Stock totaling 16000 dollars has been subscribed by Belle Plain citizens for the college. Road work in the county will greatly aid bringing trade to Baird and benefit all residents.
Stock is being subscribed to a roller mill gin and waterworks project at Barro Texas. S. L. Robertson sold his dry goods store there to John D. Boydston of Rockwall with the sale taking effect Sept 1. It is believed the remaining $10,000 required for the project will be raised this week.
Ricamono Texas September 3 the commissioners court organized with J H J Davis H Farmer J McLaughlin and Wade Robinson as commissioners Hickey of Grazoria was appointed to fill the vacancy and the action meets with much satisfaction noted in the report.
Mrs Victor Blyt of Frisco near the Santa Fe depot was accidentally shot by her 12 year old daughter with a 22 caliber pistol. The bullet entered the breast and caused a very serious, painful wound. A doctor attends and has not yet extracted the ball.
A large crowd gathered at the Tyler courthouse Saturday night to organize the local delegation for the east Texas immigration convention to be held in the city on September 18.
Greenville Texas September 2 1911 Sunday marks estray sale day and bill collectors day as rental firms move for the first day of the business season and the start of a building boom with firms relocating and new construction underway.
TERRELL Texas Sept 2 Dr J T Webb a popular physician died at his residence this morning after a lingering illness of several weeks Friends and colleagues mourn the loss of the well known doctor whose service to the community had been long and steady
The Buffalo Courier notes Montenegro's Princesses wed two Russian royals, including a Connnected cousin of Alexander III, while Anastasia Becomes engaged to Prince George Maximilianovitch of Leuchtenberg. The Leuchtenbergs gain Russian semi royal status and vast holdings. Duke Nicholas Maximiliananovich leads the family with George's son expected to inherit.
The piece follows a young lamb learning trust and misjudgment, mistaking the shepherd or dog for its mother and misjudging terrain. It contrasts the lamb’s awkward first steps with a playful scene of 400 to 500 lambs frolicking, observed by a Montana grower.
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