Farm magazine offer and local notices in Graham
In Graham a broadside announces a free direct subscription to the American Farmer for arrears paid and one year in advance, with 16 page issues and broad national circulation. It also covers Rev. C W Daniel readings, the Mandeville Quilter claim, business moves at Morrison Street Co, judge Arnold returning to Waco, a dog rabies scare, and local dry goods and shoe sales with discount prices.
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American Farmer
Fort Wayne
Ind
Arrest in Weatherford Horse Theft Ties to Parker County
John Hill of this place was arrested by Sheriff Collier for allegedly stealing a horse from a Weatherford wagon yard days earlier. The horse matched the description found near Graham, and Hill was captured and to be handed to Parker county authorities. The case shocks a respected family, and Hill seeks to prove innocence.
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John Hill
Collier
Weatherford
Parker County
Young Hill
M. A. Wallace
Graham
Hill
Mandeville & Co to Sell Three States on the Quilter
J. H. Brown delivered six late peaches weighing three pounds, illustrating the fruit yield of Young County. The note implies Mandeville & Co will sell three more States on the Quilter, signaling regional trade activity.
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Mandeville & Co
J. H. Brown
Young County
Morrison Street & Co Announces West’s Largest Dry Goods Stock
Morrison Street & Co declares the largest stock of dry goods ever offered in the West with prices designed to attract buyers from Young County and neighboring regions. The firm states the goods are in hand and must be sold.
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West
Young
Morrison, Street & Co
Square Starrett Hauls Lumber for School House Addition
Square Starrett travels to Henrietta with three wagons to transport timber needed as the Board reports a lack of space for the schoolhouse addition.
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Square Starrett
Henrietta
Local notices and business listings from Graham paper
D R Akins Drug Store offers 24 7 prescriptions and service. Dr W W James escapes a run in with a jerky horse injuring only slightly. Bargains include men s Brogans at 1 00 and boys at 75 cents from H T Shumaker Sons. J R Harris seeks Deputy Internal Revenue Collector post. Mandeville Co boosts readiness, buyers visit daily while Graham dentists urge early tooth care with M H Cuism.
School Board hires pupil teachers and grants transfers
The School Board employed Misses Delaney and Crozier to teach twenty Public School pupils at the Episcopal Church for three dollars monthly. New assistants accept board rules and a twenty dollar monthly salary. The board allows transfer students upon proof of pro rata tax payment. Farmers Texas September 9 1889. A mass meeting for laying the corner stone of a Masonic Hall and Church house was held at the school house with Prof R Lindsay as chair and W W Stroud as secretary. committees were named for arrangements and subscriptions.
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Delaney and Crozier
Episcopal Church
Farmer
Texas
Prof
R. Lindsay
W. W. Stroud
J. W. Casey
H. Zinn
Rush Record
A. C. Casey
E. E. Cox
W. F. McMillen
W. J. Hodges
Graham Srapek
Archer
W. W. Stroop
Accident Near Dobbs Place Injures Coffman in Wagon Crash
Mr. Al Coffman’s wagon ran away on a Graham hill, threw him clear of the wagon, and a wheel passed over him. The team wrecked the wagon against a tree, but Coffman suffered only bruises and scratches with no broken bones. He is recovering at F. L. Thomas’s home.
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al. Coffman
Dobbs
Mr. Coffman
F. L. Thomas
Graham
Court House Loan Agents Offer Straight Interest Plans
A Madison ad promotes McPhain and Akin as loan agents offering unsecured loans for land or business with flexible terms. It highlights no red tape and one to two year plans, urging readers to visit the court house for arrangements. Also notes a weekly young men's prayer meeting and mentions Ira Parker traveling to Washington Territory. A grocer J.R. Hanats advertises staple and fancy groceries at bed rock prices.
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McPhain & Akin
County Road Funds Bared as Bank to Other Funds
Citizens debate overseer hours and road funding amid court decisions on road creation and discontinuance. The article condemns the road fund as a bank for other funds, notes prior road actions on Proffitt and Crystal Falls, and urges the people to demand bridges and legal roads while accepting taxation.
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Hon. Commissioners’ Court
Profhitt
Crystal Falls
County Sanhedrin
Solons
Sanhedrin
Finlay to Speak at Masonic Building Cornerstone Laying
Col O. E. Finlay will deliver an address at the cornerstone laying ceremony of the Masonic Building in Farmer. It also notes the discomfort of a lingering toothache and urges readers to call ahead for dental attention from M. H. GuisM.
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M. H. Cuism
O. E. Finlay
Farmer
Bridge Demand Sparks Salt Creek Work in Graham
Residents of Young County call for a new bridge over Salt Creek at Graham. Local notes report dull town trade, distant post office, school board tensions, and a remark on the Alliance Gun readiness. L. J. Bower and J. B. Norris tanks now full of water. An editorial aside reflects on editors being human.
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Young County
Salt Creek
Graham
Joe Akin
Henrietta
Oak Street
Alliance
L. J. Bower
J. B. Norris
Wanted to Trade for Young County Lands Empire Well Drill
A notice seeks a trade offering an Empire Well Drill in good repair with 200 feet cable and gear, sand line and fishing tools, plus horse power and steam driven drilling to 675 feet. Requires man and boy to operate. Address Marshall Sevene Dallas Co Texas.
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Young County
Howser
Marshall, Sevene
Dallas Co
Texas
Belknap Draper Receives Pleasant Substantial Visit
Squire I. A. Ledbetter of Belknap paid the draper a pleasant and substantial call last Saturday.
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I. A. Ledbetter
Belknap
Prescriptions Filled At Any Hour Day Or Night
Mr. Handy can be found at residence 1st door due East of the Methodist church after 9 pm. R. G. Granam & Co.
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D. R. Akin
Mr. Handy
Methodist Church
Graham Masonic Lodge to Lay Corner Stone in Graham
The Graham Masonic Lodge will go to Farmer on September 26 to lay the corner stone of the new Masonic Building there. The occasion will be celebrated by suitable ceremonies. Mandeville & Co. have sold since arriving in Graham the territories of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, California, Arkansas and about fifty counties in Texas. Bread Cakes Pies at Twaits next door to Federal Court House.
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Graham Masonic Lodge
Farmer
Federal Court House
Local News and Business Happenings in Graham Area
J T Wilkins of Flat Top visited Graham last Saturday. Shoppers are urged to view new dress goods and fabrics at J T Sunmaker and Sons. Two brick business buildings planned: Porter and Son on the Shumaker lot, and Graham and Co on Porter and Son’s former site. John Wood hired for the Porter building. M H Cis offers oil or crayon enlargements. Joseph Akin passed the license exam to practice law at Henrietta last Saturday and was admitted to the bar.
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J. T. Wilkins
Flat Top
Graham
J. Porter& Son
Shumaker
R. G. Graham & Co
Porter & Son
Porter
John Wood
Joseph Akin
Henrietta
Payne Named General Superintendent at Alliance Gin and Mill
The Alliance Gin and Mill announces B. H. Payne has accepted the role of general superintendent. He explains delays due to weather and bad roads but promises a first class gin man and engineer to begin work Monday, September 23, with ginning starting soon after.
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B. H. Payne
Alliance Gin and Mill
H. H. Payne
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. W. Daniel
G. B. Jewell
Chas. Mandeville
St. Louis
R. L. Rickman & Co
R. F. Arnold
Waco
Judene
Wmn
Rehder
Martin
Breckinkslin
Hl. T. Shumaker & Son’s
Ryus
Moxkison
Street & Co
K. T. Shumaker & Son
W. W. James
H. T. Shumaker & Son
J. R. Harris
Internal Revenue Collector
Harris
Garfield
Arthur
New York
Mandeville Quilter
Graham School
Ira Parker
Washington Territory
J.R. Hanats
M. H
J. T. Sunmaker & Sons
M. H. Cis
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