Local visitors and town developments noted in Graham
Local attendees and movers mention Timmons visiting the city, Proffitt cotton gin acquisition by Tom, and the Harwell building nearing completion. Col Pettitt returns from Archer county visit and Fort Worth trip, Keen reports to Farmer, and cotton industry activity increases with wagons and buyers. Ed Arnold leaves Graham for Marlin College to teach mechanical drawing after A&M graduation. friends foresee a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. Pettitt
Archer County
Fort Worth
Ed Arnold
R. F. Arnold
Marlin College
Graham
A. & M. College
Bryan
Best of Hunt's Lightning Oil Endorsement
Best of Ali R. J. Mayher of Chicago writes that Hunt's Lightning Oil has been in his family for ten years and is the only kind to have. He says it cares cuts burns bruises sprains aches pains stings bites and kills chiggers.
Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter Revives Interest
The U D C Chapter at Graham met Wednesday at the court house to revive interest in the dormant organization. They will send a representative to the upcoming state meeting in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. D.C
Graham
Court House
Dallas
Well Worth Trying Dr Ling's New Life Pills
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont advises the pills as the best complement to a pension. He claims they keep his family in splendid health and aid head ache constipation and biliousness. Sold for 25 cents at B S Doty Co drug store with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Cullers of Markley Promotes Home Reading
F M Cullers of Markley visited the city yesterday and contributed a cart wheel to the Cullers family reading cause aimed at improving home libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Cullers
Markley
Cullers
Edison Phonographs For Sale On Monthly Payments
Edison phonographs offered on easy monthly payments by ROB McLAREN in Graham. Local buyers can inquire about price plans and models available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Phonographs
Rob McLaren
Graham
Judge Carrigan Ill. Special Judge to Finish Term
County attorney Martin learned by phone of Judge A H Carrigan's serious illness. He is bed bound with fever and cannot attend court this term. Special District Judge C W Johnson will likely finish the term's business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
A. H. Carrigan
C. W. Johnson
Voules School Set to Open October 2
Mrs Mae Voules announces her school will open Tuesday October 2. The mention confirms a scheduled start date and the local educational setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Voules
Devoe & Co Offer to Swap Paint Experience
A Graham Texas letter from Devoe & Co to Matthews Dowdle & Co proposes a mutual exchange of experiences. The firm touts 152 years of paint making, claims superior paint efficiency and longevity, and contrasts their product with leather commodity quality and shoe retailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews, Dowdle & Co
Hunt's Care Skin Remedy Claim Letter Praise
A reader from Lowinsville Kentucky commends Hunt's Care as a strictly guaranteed remedy for skin diseases noting it stops itching instantaneously. The letter mentions many similar correspondences supporting the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Johnson
Lowinsville, Ky
Hunt
The Christian Meeting with Evangelist Minton
A protracted meeting led by Evangelist Minton from Oklahoma has continued at the Christian church since Saturday night with attendance and interest strong. An arbor of cotton bagging was erected on the church lot for outdoor services. Minton preaches with liberal tone, avoiding harsh words toward differing beliefs. Several people have joined the church as a result of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Minton
Oklahoma
Christian Church
Minton
Drummond Farmer Sells Farm For 4000 To Move South
J Allison of Drummond renews Leader subscription and reports selling his farm to Mr McCallister for 4000 after six years of ownership. He bought the place for 1300, raised about one hundred bales of cotton, and expects forty more bales plus around 1500 bushels of corn this year before leaving the county in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Allison
Drummond
McCallister
Notice to Confederate Veterans Cross of Honor Offer
Notice to Confederate Veterans offers a Cross of Honor to all veterans who apply. The committee requires the notice run monthly for three months in the city paper, after which crosses will be awarded at a public Court House meeting. Applications to Mrs P A Martin or Miss Janie Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
P. A. Martin
Janie Stafford
Thankful Letter From True Texas Woman in 1906
Sallie Heskett thanks True and Graham residents for aid in eye treatment received last spring. She credits Mrs. J. M. Watson for special care and lists donors who funded her two months at Fort Worth with doctors Gray and Thompson. She notes partial recovery and prays for blessings on all helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True
Tex
Graham Leader
Graham
Fort Worth
Residence rental notice for city residents
Notice asks anyone with a city residence for rent to call or phone this office.
Westfork man travels for cotton pickers
W L Shearer of Westfork left on Wednesday's train to seek cotton pickers. Dr Chas B Gant went with sister Miss Ada to Ft Worth and back to College at Itasca. the doctor returned home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Shearer
Westfork
Lust
Chas. B. Gant
Ada
Ft. Worth
Itasca
Engineer Wanted at Camp Creek Immediate Call
An advertisement seeks an engineer for Camp Creek with instructions to write or call J. M. Watson in True Texas. The note follows local items: Rev D J E Clark of Center Ridge praised for five bales of cotton from his farm, A C Ragsdill moved his paper from Graham to Belknap and will work on Mills ranch, Loving schoolhouse addition completed, and Mr and Mrs C D Yancey of Eliasville visiting Arthur I T for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forgin
Camp Creek
J. M. Watson
True
Texas
D. J. E. Clark
Center Ridge
A. C. Ragsdill
Graham
Belknap
Mills
Special Skatc for School Children at Graham Auditorium
Special skatc session for school boys and girls held each Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:30. Price reduced to 15 cents. Potato and other races promised. Come and have a good time together at Graham Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Auditorium
Rock Island Train Plunges Into Cimarron River
North bound passenger train No. 12 on the Rock Island Railway plunged into the Cimarron River near Kingfisher Oklahoma Territory when a bridge washed out. The misfortune occurred Tuesday morning about eight o'clock and the death toll is reported variously from two to forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Cimarron River
Kingfisher
O. T
Behe Tank Fish Quarrel Triggers Warning
Report notes private tanks around Behe harbor fine breeding fish placed for preservation. Fishermen have been engaging in fishing there without owner consent. The activity violates criminal law and should stop promptly to avoid legal action.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Anticipates Quick Pain Relief
Advertises a liniment famed for rapid relief of rheumatism pain enabling sleep and rest. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
South Bend notes and parish updates from APPLE Blossom
In South Bend residents report Rev Shrader preaching on Repentance and regular church attendance. Cotton picking is in full swing with locals like Lewis Barron and Charlie Faris traveling to town. Mentions include trades involving C V Keeter, Mrs P B Keeter, and families from Lone Star, along with upcoming music teaching by Miss Bessie Scott and Prof Creegar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrader
Joe Bob McCluskey
Tank Valley
Furkeson
Cedar Creek
C. V. Keeter
P. B. Keeter
R.G. Fickling
Albert Rogers
Rogers
W. C. Reed
John Castleman
S. I. Payne
Nellie
Mary McBrayer
Dessie Weaver
Willie Burgess
Eliasville
Bessie Scott
Creegar
To Array The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature
A brief note references the phrase To Array The Kind You Have Always Bought bearing the signature. The truncated OCR hints at a branding or tag line linked to a product or advertisement line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Pickett's Charge at Graham Court House Show
A phrenologist calling himself Prof Pickett offers 30 entertainments at Graham court house. The first night is free, subsequent shows cost ten cents. He reads minds like Haynes and Benson, offers head charts, and lectures on forbidden topics for men only, with pictures and questionable内容. Women pay a dime to attend and critics say the act prey on vanity and weak judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Pickett
Graham
Court House
Minda
Haynes
Benson
Indies
Pickett
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J. S. Timmons
Lower Tank Valley
T. G. Black
Proffitt
Tom
Harwell
West Fourth Street
J. M. Keen
King Cotton
Craham
Ali
R. J. Mayher
South Clarx St
Chicago
Daughters of Confederacy
Carrigan
F W Devoe & CO
New York
Graham Hardware
Christain Meeting
Loving
South Bend
North American Accident Insurance Company
Illinois
Insurance Department of Illinois
W.M. Plaster, Dist. M. Texas
Young County
F. Herron
The
Beckham National Bank
Graham Texas
J.B. Norris
Ghat
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