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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
3
Clyde Crim left Friday for El Paso to enter school. Jim Burgess arrives from Oklahoma. C. C. Mills came from Belknap last Tuesday. H. C. Wells visited from Proffitt last Tuesday. Pettey H. & Co solicit all trade.
Graham gossip lists gin operations at Crawford’s, horse shoe output at Sparks & Co, and several visits from residents like J F Holland and Mrs J T Wilkins. Advertisements note Barb Wire at Young County Lumber Co and Dry Goods, groceries from Pettey Hallam & Co, Fresh Fish and Oysters from St Louis Restaurant with a September 1 season start. W T Finch, manager, highlights Cedar Posts and Darling Cook Stores while D S Massie departs Rock Island for Freestone County.
The Farmers' Union Warehouse Company is now ready to receive cotton under the management of Henry Criswell. 5 tf.
The City Sunday School Union will meet at the Methodist church next Sunday at 5 o'clock. A program on living Sunday school problems has been prepared and a large church representation is hoped for. Also an advertisement offers W. O. Brown Buggies made at home with guarantees, sold at reduced price for 30 days by Kidwell & Cooper.
Ballard's Snow Liniment hailed as the greatest liniment for rheumatic pains. Testimony from T H Pointer of Hempstead Texas says it has been used for years and found excellent for rheumatic pains. Sold by Blakeney's Pharmacy.
A fragment notes S W Lane invites contact from anyone with up to 400 bushels of wheat. He promises to make a live and let live bid, signaling a straightforward bid to purchase. The terse message seeks prompt communication.
The fifth Sunday in September will be Rally Day at Graham Methodist Church as schools reopen and fall begins. The pastor C T Cooper urges full attendance for a homecoming style event with special music and a sermon on a vital theme.
The Graham Methodist church will send a positive report to the annual Northwest Texas Conference meeting in Amarillo on November 6. Bishop W. A. Candler of Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as the presiding officer.
An advertisement claims Hunt's Cure is the king of all skin remedies. It promises rapid relief for any itching trouble by a single application and guarantees cure with one box.
A Monday evening pound party hosted by the local Methodist congregation honored Rev. and Mrs. B A Snoddy. Large attendance and a handsome collection of pounds were gathered. Impromptu addresses were given by Judge Akin A F Stewart J S Lamar Rev B A Snoddy and Rev O T Cooper. The superannuate home was filled with good cheer.
Bargain 593 acres six miles north of Graham with 60 acres cultivated under four wire fence. Everlasting water, a four room house, barn and sheds, good well, on public road. Priced at 10 dollars per acre. See H M YATES at Commerce Hotel Graham Texas.
I have sold my drug store to Sloan Drug Co who have taken charge of same and I thank my old friends and customers for favors and patronage. I am closing my books and would appreciate prompt settlements. Respectfully, B H Blakeney.
City Bakery announces ready to supply the public with fine pies and cakes on short notice. Orders accepted by phone 73. Goeman and Dieter promote their baking services.
August 29, 1997 listing from Roy D. Go Long, Mabry Short & Co’s Store shows per pound and per dozen prices for poultry items. Fryers priced 2.00 to 3.00 per dozen, turkeys around 2.25 to 3.00 per pound, eggs at 15 cents per dozen.
Mrs. Mary E. Hammond of Moody Texas says she suffered liver trouble for over a year. Doctors offered no help until she took Herbine, three bottles cured her, and she keeps it on hand. Sold by B H Blakeney.
Estray notice reported by J W Horner commissioner Precinct 1 Young County Texas and left with Oliver Lisle about 12 miles south of Graham describing a grey mare mule 13 to 12 hands high 14 years old branded ada on right shoulder owner urged to prove property pay charges and recover or it will be dealt with as law directs dated September 9 1907 by E B Norman clerk and B L MeJilton deputy
A vintage health ad extols natural stomach and liver tonics derived from native roots such as Golden Seal Queen's root Stone root Bloodroot Mandrake root and Black Cherrybark. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a glycerin based alcohol free remedy to restore vigor, blood and nerves in cases of thin blood and nervous exhaustion.
On Sunday September 8 Ben Blanton and Grace McCan wed in the holy bonds of matrimony. Grace is the daughter of J S McCan. Ben is a prosperous stock farmer with many relatives. Ira Laney and Rollie Ratliff returned from New Mexico where they filed land claims and moved on to True to drill a well. Frank Reeves reports his new house near completion. Born to Mr and Mrs T J Mills is a fine girl. Charlie Elkins visited Mr McCallister and returned with Henry McCallister. J F Cooper made a business trip to Graham. Ron Cole has been ill with fever. B F Laney and son Frank of Boyd visited R S Laney and returned home. Jim Ratlif remains on the sick list. J L.
List of letters remaining uncalled for dated September 16 1907 includes Mrs EJ Carter Sam Daw s Mrs J S Caldwell H G Chandler J R Cl more Lon Donalson Dick Estes David S Hair M R Graham Mabel Graves H L Jackson Will James Ethel Leveridge Una Keer Mrs Helen Smith J W McCarrell Nell N Parks W H Pope Mrs S G Stephens Rachel Luoesy Smith J H Thompson Mark Silvertooth J Woni Millene Thompson Ed E Reed G Pardue J H Murphy J C Moore Hollis Moore Harvey Merchant Lillie Maxwell Lottie Mays W H King Mrs Maggie Bennett Advertised. Please call for above letters with date.
The newly elected officers are Joe D. Doty president Marion Burkett vice president Cather ine Stewart secretary Buford Snoddy treasurer Willie Cochran organist Allie Hoge assistant organist A number of committees are well organized and at work Miss Bertha Eddleman unanimously re-elected superintendent Miss Ida Treue assistant superintendent Devotional meetings are held each Sunday at four o'clock.
The County Union calls all members to attend a Graham gathering on Saturday September 28 to discuss important Union Gin business. President J P Hypen urges urgent participation from county locals and members alike.
A Crumpton states arrangements for monthly services at Lower Tank Valley on the first Sunday, South Bend on the second Sunday, and Briar Branch on the fourth Sunday. The Lower Tank appointment may change.
Important church notice states no preaching services at the Methodist church next Sunday. Congregants are urged to worship with the Presbyterians for the dedication of their new church. Sunday school at 10, Junior League at 4, City Sunday School Union at 5. O. T. Cooper is the pastor.
Reported by H L Leberman Commissioner Precinct 3 Young County and left with J M Helton near Graham. Describes a red frosty roan cow and calf six years old with underslope mark in left ear and brands OX on left side old and N on left shoulder new. To prove property and claim, or it will be dealt with as the law directs. Lith day of Sept 1907. B Norman Clerk Young County Court Texas By L McJilton Deputy.
Cisco Marble Works offers tombstones with prompt service. Grave digging prices listed: adults seven dollars, children five dollars. Call W. B. Baker, sexton, Oak Grove Cemetery for orders.
E. A. Posern advertises top market prices at Star Market inviting customers to bring butter and eggs to secure the highest paid rates.
In a letter from W. C. Griffith last week he says he cannot be without the Old Reliable and sends a dollar to renew a long maintained subscription. He has always opposed us politically but is a steadfast friend otherwise.
The Fifth Sunday Meeting of the Macedonia Baptist Association meets with Spring Creek Baptist Church starting Thursday night before the fifth Sunday in September. Program covers devotions led by J L Roach and E H Baugh, sermons on State Missions and Peter's Pentecost doctrines, Sunday School rally, Woman's Missionary Union work, Buckner Orphans' Home, and missionary sermons. All invited, bring someone.
Local advertisement touts Hoop er product guaranteed by B S Doty Co to cure skin diseases pimples sunburn tetter in hands and feet sore sweaty offensive feet dandruff and related ailments with assurance of effectiveness across conditions.
A cost sale offers Standard Sewing Machines and Standard Double Disc Plows and Indiana Grain Drills all guaranteed to be first class. Kidwell and Cooper advertise the sale.
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