Local notices and ads from Graham area scene
September 17 1908 notes show buys at Vaughn Co and Pett y Dan Yates returning from Huntington Texas. Rentals offered for two four room cottages with water. Miss Minnie Fisher visited sister Blanche in Fort Worth then returned. R C McPhail loan money on lands. Star Route mail line resumes around October 15. Cotton prospects reported good. Pett y Haram Co offers lawn and batistes below cost. Tom Cherryholmes renews Leader subscription. Clarence Keen of Farmer traded in Graham. For sale: eight horse drill wagon and seat.
Meeting Begins Fourth Sunday Protracted Revival Planned
Fort Worth pastor Rev W T Kidwell opens a protracted meeting on the fourth Sunday this month Eld J W Jones from Collinsville Texas preached at Median Chapel last weekend J B Norris Hardware Company advertises El Weld fencing and telephones carload ready to ship G W Carlton from Orth Texas visits and predicts quick improvement at New Castle and Orth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Kidwell
Fort Worth
Eld
J. W. Jones
Collinsville
Texas
Median Chapel
J. B. Norris Hardware Company
el Weld
G. W. Carlton
Orth
New Castle
Ready for Your Cotton in Preceding Year Continuance Sought
A. H. Jones signs note of favorable outlook and request for continuance of the same year. H. L. Mitchell arrives from Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Jones
Pastor to Begin Presbyterian Sermon Series in September 1905
Roy Golson and Rev. Stonewall J. McMurry announce the start of a new pastorate at the Presbyterian church with the first sermon scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 1905. All are kindly invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall J. McMurry
The
Presbyterian Church
Broad Sows for Sale and Local Notices
Broad Sows for Sale. Pitiole sows available. Wisenbaker in Mt. Pleasant district next year. Steam Laundry agency offers laundry service with special family rates. Graham Taffor Shop located one door north of the post office. Rev W H McCullough returned from Fort Worth after attending Presbytery and preached at the Presbyterian church. S M Lamon, former foreman, is sick at home in Olney and Oracle missed an issue due to his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agency
Steam Laundry
Sam
Graham Taffor
S. W
W. H. McCullough
Fort Worth
Mr McCullough
Presbyterian Church
S. M. Lamon
Olney
Hunting ban announced on local pastures and premises
Notices warn that hunting on local premises is forbidden and violators will be prosecuted. Mr and Mrs E Turner departed for Portales New Mexico to visit their son and daughter. Recent marriage licenses issued include L M Smith and Miss Lillie May McGaha T L Griffin and Mrs Lillie ay Thresher Guy Reeves and Miss Bessie Lisle and B George and Miss Althea Arches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. E. ©. Turner
Portales
New Mexico
L. M. Smith
Lillie May McGaha
T. L. Griffin
Lillie Ay Thresher
Guy Reeves
Bessie Lisle
B. George
Althea Arches
Poultry Market Prices and Offerings
Poultry market notes announce hens at 6 cents per pound, frying chickens 10 to 11 cents, eggs fresh at 12 1 2 cents per pound, and other prices. Roy D Golston offers these goods while stock lasts.
District Court Proceedings Enduring Through Motions and Divorces
Judge Carrigan presided as court convened Monday morning after Sunday night convening. Trials and motions occupied the day with Mrs Fannie Rutherford against A P Stewart on damages. jury found no damages. Texas vs A E Caldwell seduction was set and on trial. Divorces granted include Ella Harland versus T L Harland Bettie Ross versus Elwood Ross E George versus Jennie George and Lillie May Thresher versus A W Thresher. Marriage licenses issued for E George to Aletha Inches and T L Griffin to Lily May Thresher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Carrigan
Fannie Rutherford
A. P. Stewart
State of Texas
A. E. Caldwell
Ella Harland
T. L. Harland
Bettie Ross
Elwood Ross
E. George
Jennie George
Lillie May Thresher
A. W. Thresher
Aletha Inches
T. L. Griffin
Lily May Thresher
Night School Tuition Free Offered for Working Adults
Those interested in a night school are urged to address Box 122, Graham, indicating the subject desired. The program aims to provide study opportunities for people who work during the day, with tuition waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Barber Cardwell sells interest and acquires Cook shop
W. C. Cardwell has sold his interest in the Cardwell and Baynes barber shop and purchased the Harry Cook shop on the west side of the square. Mr. Cardwell is a fine barber and has built up a splendid trade here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardwell and Baynes
Harry Cook
Mr. Cardwell
Christian Church Notes Service Schedule and Welcome
Christian Church notes list Bible School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. on "The success of the church" with Junior Endeavor at 5 p.m. and Senior Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening sermon titled "Gideon's Victory." All members urged to attend and strangers welcomed. C. N. Williams, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon
C. N. Williams
Buyers to eastern markets for latest merchandise lines
H. L. Morrison and W. C. Harrell, buyers for the John E. Morrison Company, have gone to the eastern markets to purchase the latest patterns in every line of merchandise, which will arrive immediately. Miss Plum Andrews, of True, left Sunday for Corsicana to visit relatives and then proceed to Port Lavaca, her old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Morrison
W. C. Harrell
John E. Morrison Company
Miss Plum Andrews
True
Corsicana
Port Lavaca
Priscilla Club Honored Guests At Gentlewomen Night
Mrs F M Burkett hosted the Priscilla club last Thursday with lavender and white colors. The evening featured a four senses contest with tables of hardware oils spices and flavor tasks. Prizes included a silver thimble for a lady and a pipe rack for a gentleman, followed by a lawn salad course and tea blend contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Burkett
Priscilla Club
H. L. Morrison
J. C. Vaughan
R. F. Fowler
Evans Mabry
John Gay
W. S. Morrissey
Buckner's Arnica Salve Proves A Sure-Enough Knocker
Reidsville resident JLR Goodwin testifies that Buckner's Arnica salve cured a severe leg ulcer with no scar left. The ad guarantees relief for sores burns and other ailments and sells for 25 cents at Loan's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jlr. Goodwin
Reidsville, N
Loan’s
County Court Notes on Williams Pistol Charge
J F Williams pled guilty to unlawfully carrying a pistol and chose a jury to assess penalty, fined 100 dollars. Indicted by the last Grand Jury, arrested by Sheriff Wallace at Olney. This is his second pistol charge. The article condemns gun carrying and urges enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Williams
Williams
Wallace
Olney
Card of Thanks for Kind Assistance
To the kind friends and neighbors who aided us during the sickness and death of our beloved boy I express heartfelt thanks especially to Misses Bettie Robbins and Debbie Parkinson May the Lord bless you all and spare you such sorrow is our sincere wish Mrs W J Kincannon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Robbins
Debbie Parkinson
W. J. Kincannon
Cited claim on Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy
A reader urges verification of a century old assertion that Hunt's Lightning Oil is a superior cure for cuts burns aches pains and bruises. The author notes twenty years of seeking a better remedy and requests clearer evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Olney Oracle Expands to Five Pages This Week
The Olney Oracle adds an extra page this week, delivering a broader issue. Mr. Wood states the aim is to give Olney residents a paper they can be proud of with expanded coverage and local detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
Graham Concert Band Ready to Perform October 12
The Graham Concert Band resumes practice after a winter pause and plans an October 12 concert with top talent from the Ryce Lyceum Bureau of Chicago. Committed to affordable, high grade music, the group aims to bring open air concerts to Graham and boost town pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Ryce Lyceum Bureau
Chicago
Illinois
United States
It Knocks Malaria Out With Cheatham’s Chill Tonic
A vintage advert proclaims Cheatham’s Chill Tonic as a fast and permanent malaria cure. It guarantees one bottle cures any single case, urging readers they cannot lose by trying it.
Local reader complaints spark reflection on paper’s value
A reader who canceled his Saturday paper claimed the Appeal to Reason offers more news for 20 cents a year. The column ponders that such critics show little pride in supporting a local paper and argues the paper benefits the community more than such readers contribute.
It Does It For All Ages Says Patent Chill Tonic
An old remedy claims Cheatams Chill Tonic cured parents two decades ago and guarantees it will cure present generations including children. The product asserts lasting effectiveness for all ages and stresses a guaranteed result.
Priscilla Club Meets With Mrs Stovall Next Week
The Priscilla club met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Minnie Rubenkoenig and fifteen members present. Guests included Mesdames Tennison of Dallas Cunningham Pohlman Widmayer and Miss Jessie Graves. After needlework and conversation the meeting adjourned to meet next Tuesday with Mrs E C Stovall. Charlie Johnson will stay with the Graham Telephone Company rather than return to Olney, admired for his courteous treatment of patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
Minnie Rubenkoenig
Mesdames Tennison
Dallas
Cunningham, Pohlman
Charlie Johnson
Olney
Graham Telephone Company
Charlie
Rebekah Anniversary Program in Graham Texas
Fifty fourth anniversary of the Rebekah Degree I O O F to be held at the Graham Texas court house September 20 1908 at 8 o clock The event features music prayers addresses by Noble Grand Chas B Lewis G M W A Spangler D G M readings by Miss Mary Henderson and Mrs Mary L Manning P N G Mrs Pearl Mandeville The invitation extends to Rebekah and Subordinate lodges and the public with a cordial welcome for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Graham
Texas
Noble Grand
Graham, Young County
Rebeka No
Rebekahs
Mary L. Manning
P. N. G. Reading
Pearl Mandeville
Chas. B. Lewis
G. M
1.O.O. F
W. A. Spangler
D. G
Rebekah
Seed selection pamphlet aids farmers at College Station event
Farmers at the Corn Growers association meeting at College Station discussed seed corn selection. A pamphlet by Tom M Marks offers guidance to earn $50 to $100 daily in seed picking for the Graham contest starting October 6. Send a card to receive a free copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Growers Association
College Station
Graham
Tom. M. Marks
Aarne
Ork
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Tidwell & Sons
Brest Brand
P. P. Pratt
Throckmorton
Kineses
King’s
Vaughn & Co
Tom Cherryholmes
L. Morrison
Clarence Keen
Farmer
JA. Baker
Raham Hotel
Minnie Fisher
Sony
Blanche
Worth
Dan Yates
Huntington
P. J. Cochran
Bes Ss
Star Route
Farmer and Graham
R. C. McPhail
Petty Haram & Co
Star Market
P. Wilkerson
H. L. Mitchell
Oklahoma
Roy Golston
W. L. Wisenbaker
Indian Mound
Joe Wright
Mt. Pleasant
P. P. Timmons
Roy D Golston
District Court
Christian Church Notes
Vaughan’s
County Court Notes
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy, N. Y
Arnold & Arnold
Attorneys-at-Law
C. W. Johnson
Young
West Side Square
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
Graham, Texas
Kay & Akin
G. Drummond Hunt
Slaughter B
Texa
Indiana
Kidwell & Cooper
J. W. Akin
Graham Nat’ Bank
Mabry, Short
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