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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1906

Page

8

LovingCotton Season Opens and Local Notices

Cotton picking has begun and the gin will run regularly. Three bales were turned out by Saturday. Sam Mayo sold 150 acres to W F Liffin of Coryell County and will build on other land near Loving while hauling lumber. Joe McGee family visiting Jones and Haskell counties. Schoolhouse addition starts Monday, 20 by 30 feet, seats ordered. Wm M Plaster and wife welcome a new baby boy. M H Steadham built a rent house for next year. J Cotton left Sunday for San Angelo for several days. Jack Sanders and R L Reeves have kin visiting and prospecting. J L Vaughan helping on the Loving schoolhouse. Eldridge Harrison adding to his house bought from Chastain. A J W.

Sam Mayo W. F. Liffin Coryell County Mayo Loving Joe McGee Jones and Haskell Wm. M. Plaster M. H. Steadham J. Cotton San Angello Jack Sanders R. L. Reeves J. L. Vaughan Eldridge Harrison Chastain

Olney News Mostly Daily Arrivals and Local Moves

Olney residents welcomed new residents and visitors with many town movements noted. W J Ragle and family traveled to Graham while several county residents including S A McCuistion Ben Hunt C C Johnson Curtis Paschall and W D Building attended court. Mrs Myrtle Johnson of Bowie visited relatives as did Nora Williamson of Ingleside. Local trade and schooling activity included Jno E Morrison Co dry goods arriving fast and Prof Claude McCarty opening school. Mrs J H Brown and daughter along with Mrs A K Patterson and family planned moves to New Mexico. Best wishes to the Leader and readers from Lucille and Trixie.

W.J. Ragle Graham Messrs S. A. McCuistion Ben Hunt C. C. Johnson Curtis Paschall W. D. Building W. H. Keen Bessie Nelia Myrtle Johnson Bowieame George T. Wood Jno. E. Morrison & Co Big Steck Nora Williamson Ingleside Olney Bowren A. P. Neal Archer County Robt. Goodiee Mise Ruth Fort Worth Ike Mobley Mr. Lauster Archer Arthur Edsall W. H. Mears Claude McCarty Dr. Powers Oregon J. H. Brown New Mexico A. K. Patterson

Gooseneck community notes on weather and arrivals

Rainy days persist with a shower daily as cotton picking nears. Local residents share visits from Eastland and Palo Pinto counties. Uncle Frank McLaren weak with cancer. Prospector sightings daily. Axtell and Laster families visit Mack Johnson. T A Parsons builds a new house on Aynesworth place. A new bridge is planned to Graham with road improvements suggested.

Frank McLaren Mr. Neill Eastland County Pat Johnson B. F. West Palo Pinto County Axtell Laster Comanche County Tex Mack Johnson J. W. Jones T. A. Parsons Aynesworth Place Graham U. G. Smith Bob House Imer Smith

Shooting at Olney Leaves J J Gray Alive After Shooting

After going to press we learn of the shooting of J J Gray at Olney by Luther Thomas. We cannot give details now but will run a full account in the next issue. At last report Mr Gray was alive and likely to recover.

J. J. Gray Olney Luther Thomas Mr. Gray

Land sale notice promises farms and large tracts

Good lands better lands more lands. If you desire to sell your farm or other lands call and see me. I desire a number of small farms and have parties seeking large tracts. Direct communication with Eastern buyers and land men in this state and others. Now is a good opportunity to sell. Quote your place exactly as you will sell it. Call on or address Geo. H. McLaren.

Geo. H. McLaren

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Aids Nature’s Plan

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on nature to aid healing during a cold. It soothes the cough, relieves the lungs, loosens secretions, and supports restoration to health. Thousands attest to its excellence and it counters the progression toward pneumonia. Price 25 cents, large size 5 cents, sold by all druggists.

South Bend Social Notes and Local Movements

Mrs J W Douglas and five children along with Ester and Clifton Rogers are on the sick list this week. R G Fickling and sons Tommie and Effie returned home from fencing land in the Northwestern part of the county, bought recently. Floyd Burgers dined with Milton Ford. J E McBrayer and family visited sister Mrs Pink Timmons of Proffitt. Annie Harrell visiting brother Billie and family of Graham. C V Conner and Mrs P B Keeter traded farms with $15 cash in Conner’s favor. My aunt South Bend on a boom. M O D Harrell and family dined with Rev W M Goode and son W M Jr. and families Sunday.

R. G. Fickling Tommie Effie Floyd Burgers Milton Ford J. E. McBrayer Pink Timmons Proffitt Annie Harrell Billie Graham C. V. Conner P. B. Keeter Hillard Smith Henderson County J. L N. F. Boozer Bradily I. T White Sewing Machine Company Mary C. Goode W. M. Goode Jr Newell Bema Harrell Texas Graham and Breckinridge

Fickling visiting relatives and local moves noted

A report from Navarro county mentions Mp Fickling and family visiting uncles M M and R G Fickling. Dallas resident Ruba Blond returns home after a month with Annie Harrell. Several locals travel, move to California and Bradily I T, and a road crew improves Graham and Breckinridge road.

For Rent 320 Acres North of Belknap with 60 Acres Grass

R C McPhail offers 320 acres eight miles north of Belknap for rent. A 60 acre Johnson grass section and a five room house are included. Tenant may add more land for cultivation and keep all yield in the first year.

Belknap Johnson Grass R. C. McPhaill

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Liniment Feature

A historic liniment claims remarkable power to ease rheumatic pain quickly and improve sleep and rest. Sold by all Druggists.

Chamberlain

Tom Watson the Populist Power in Georgia Politics

Tom Watson is described as a living force in Georgia politics though not in office. He remains influential through his writings and opinions, shaping the Democratic governor race against the Georgia machine led by Clark Howell, and opposing corporate influence with strong argumentative rhetoric.

Tom Watson Georgia South Clark Howell Hoke Smith Watson Smith

Citation by publication in estate of William Ritchey

Public notice commands publication for four weeks in Young county newspapers to summon heirs and interested parties. It asks Mrs Nancie E Ritchey Mleges to be appointed executrix after probate, naming surviving spouse and minor children, with return to the October 1906 County Court term in Graham Texas.

Ted William Ritchey Mary Jane Malone Kate Nugen G. L. Nugen Monroe Ritchey Bettie Ritchey Weldon Ritchey Rossie Ritchey Jim Ritchey Cassie Ritchey Young County Graham A. D Nancie E. Ritchey Texas Milt Ritchey Ritchey Nancie Ritchey Wiliam Ritchey Mary Jane Maone Kate Nugee Peisoner Bettie Weldon Rossie Jim Geo. H. McLaren St. Seal Young Co

Tombstones and Grave Digging Services Offered

I represent Cisco Marble Works and offer prompt tombstone orders with satisfactory results. Also provide cleaning and repair of tombstones at reasonable prices. Grave digging options are Adults six dollars and Children four dollars. Call on me.

Cisco Marble Works

Man Is A Queer Duck in Merkel Telegram Style

The Atchison Globe quotes the Merkel Telegram on human quirks. It alleges men prefer shared high stools and feed boards, copy habits like gnawed tobacco plugs, drink from used glasses, and take swigs in livery stalls before asserting that a man is a queer duck.

Merkel Telegram Atchison Kan

Judge Bell Loses Support Over Local Option Stance

The piece notes Judge Bell was beaten as opponents tied him to railroad, corporate, and state influence. His harm grew from opposing local option in different counties, saying he voted for local option in Hamilton but against it in Tarrant. Competitors exploited this inconsistency.

Judge Bell Hamilton Tarrant

Well Worth Trying Says Pension Attorney on Ling’s Pills

W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr Ling's New Life Pills as second only to a pension for family health. The ad claims quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness, 25 cents, guaranteed at Doty & Co. drug store.

W. H. Brown Pittsfield

Agents Wanted in Loving Texas for Insurance Work

A few reliable agents are sought to write accident and health insurance. Good money and a fine company. Address W. M. Plaster, Loving, Texas.

W. M. Plaster Loving, Texas

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