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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1909

Page

4

Graham Public Schools See Wide Regional Representation

A Graham Public Schools report shows the session opening with representation from two states six counties and more than a score of districts. Superintendent Edgar McLendon lists numerous students from areas such as Olney S Bend Loving Fish Creek Tonk Valley Murray Red Top Oakland Crossett Ark and others indicating strong out of town enrollment growth and room for more students this year.

Elow Graham Public Young Graham Edgar McLendon Archie Gilfillan Olney Marvin McBrayer S. Bend John McMurtry Loving Olmer Kramer Fish Creek Maggie Wooten Murray Onie Rogers Tonk Valley Ola Rogers Jessie Rogers Susie Harty Fred Ragland Rocky Mound Gussie Ragland Reta Ragland Clara Slater Red Top Amy Robertson Oakland John Taylor Eula Honeycut Crossett Ark Alice Gibson Salem Clyde Kisinger Liela Cloud Goodman Holbert Proffitt Charles Hinson Henry Chapel Lee Carmack Hope Newman Hawkins Sam McCoules White Rose Myrtle Burch Brier Bettie Robbins Flat Rock Benna Robbins Bruce Simmons Hawkins C. May Alford Jessie Alford Geo Maud Arnold Miller Bend Mattie Shannon Orliss Putman Asa Sain Edith Nicklas Palo Pinto Co Mrs. Thomas Tank Valley Helen Davis Clyde Sain Winnie Davis Clifton McIntire Stephens Co

Foley Remedies Promoted for Cough and Kidney Health

An advertisement endorses Foley products for chronic coughs bronchitis hay fever asthma and lung conditions claiming they stop coughing heal lungs and aid kidney health. It cites Dr Abernethy and warns against delaying treatment noting Foley's Kidney Remedy supports urinary and overall vitality and relieves backache rheumatism and pain. Graham Drug Co. sells them.

Foley Abernethy Graham Drug Co

World Tour Friday Evening October Carnival

Don’t miss a trip around the world Friday evening October fet. The event offers a chance to sample diverse cultures and experiences for 35 cents, inviting community members to join in a quick, affordable journey through global highlights.

Why We Are Stronger and the Value of Quaker Oats

A brief promotional piece praising ancient Greece and Rome for strength and asserting that Quaker Scotch Oats builds bone muscle and nerve power. It claims oats are the finest food for strength and notes purity with no husks or specks, urging regular and family sizes and hermetically sealed tins for hot climates.

Union Temperance Rally at the Presbyterian Church

A Graham temperance rally is announced for September 26 at 3 30 p m in the Presbyterian church. The program features Miss Mary Ellen Finch as accompanist Horace Tidwell cornetist a chorus numbers poems prayers address by P A Martin and J R McCarroll solos and choruses practical demonstrations and round table discussions a male quartet and local participants from Waxahachie Meece Reed and Rose. The Bible School lesson focuses on the temperance question and organizers urge broad attendance to make it a standout event.

P. A. Martin J. R. McCarroll Edward Owers H. P. Rose Knochs Waxahachie Meece Reed and Rose

Burglar in Town Coughing Hero Seeks Health Arrested

A humorous warning in old ads portrays a burglar as a coughing thief who steals health. It urges using Ballard's Horehound Syrup to prevent consumption, touting a cure for coughs colds and chest troubles with prices per bottle and drugstore availability.

Ballard

Priscilla Club Meeting Notes with Members Listed

The Priscilla Club held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. W. 8. McJimsey and fifteen members present. Guests included Mesdames Eichelberger, Gallaher, Gracey, McMurry, Steadevant, Garrett and Harden. The next meeting is set with Mrs H. P. Rose on September 28.

Priscilla Club W. 8. McJimsey Mesdames Eichelberger Gallaher Gracey McMurry Steadevant Garrett and Harden H. P. Rose

Hunt's Cure Guaranteed to Cure Skin Diseases

Not Just as Good it’s the Best. One box of Hunt's Cure is unfailing and absolutely guaranteed to cure any form of skin disease. It is active in promptly relieving and permanently curing itching eczema tetter ringworm and similar troubles with one application and one box.

Hunt

Second Hand Furniture and Household Furnishings Sale

For Sate. Second hand Furniture, principally new or slightly used. Also household furnishings, bedding, some new iron bedsteads, springs, mattresses, pillows, tables, chairs, cooking stoves, etc. Call at Beckham house and make your selections before they are all gone. Pink Pain Tablets Dr. Shoop's. top Headache, womanly pains, any pain, anywhere, in 20 minutes sure. Formula on the 25¢ box. Ask your druggist or doctor about his formula, t's fine. Sold by B. 8S. Doty & Co.

Beckham House

Notice to bid for Young County treasurer depository

On November 8 1909 sealed bids are invited at the Graham Texas office for the position of County Treasurer or Depository of the Public School Funds of Young County Bid to be awarded for two years to the highest interest rate on average daily balances Bond required by law Right to reject any bid preserved This notice is dated September 20 1909

Graham Texas Young County

Colic Quickly Cured with Chamberlain's Remedy

A Texas merchant from Point Blank, Tod Robinson, credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with fast relief from colic. He reports one dose suffices and never more than two to effect a cure. Sloan Drug Co. supplies the remedy.

Tod Robinson Point Blank Texas Chamberlain Sloan Drug Co

Joint Meeting at Majestic Theater on Sunday September 26

A joint gathering of U S V U D G and U S C V is set for the Majestic Theater at 2 30 p m Sunday September 26 with a program including prayers songs readings and duets The event was moved from 3 o clock to avoid a Temperance Rally at the Christian Church at 3 30 p m Proceedings led by Commander T J Lamons and Adjutant F Herron feature veterans talks and musical performances by local students and musicians.

Majestic Theater M. Todd Christian Church R. Lindsey

Salve for Burns and Skin Ailments Sold by Sloan Drug Co

Chamberlain's Salve is praised for fast pain relief and healing of minor burns without scarring. It is recommended for chapped hands sore nipples and general skin diseases. Price 25 cents. Sold by Sloan Drug Co.

Sloan Drug Co

Farmers Union Gin opens for cotton ginning and corn grinding

A. H. Jones announces the Farmers Union Gin is now operating to gin cotton and has added a grist mill to grind corn and produce meal while ginning.

Farmers’ Union A. H. Jones

Grand Tour of the World charity event announced

On Friday evening October 1 Methodist ladies invite the public to a world tour for thirty five cents starting at the Methodist Church Park. Travelers will be guided through Japan China Mexico Germany and other points of interest in a fundraiser for the church.

World Methodist Church Park Japan China Mexico Germany

Fletcher's Castoria Ad In Child Health Section

A local retailer promotes Fletcher's Castoria for children and advertises a full line of first class buggies and hacks. Aimed at parents, the note invites readers to visit KIDWELL & Cooper to view products and make a purchase.

Kidwell & Cooper

Foley Urino Luxagtive advertised for indigestion

Health and Beauty Aid notes Foley Urino Luxagtive cleanses the system and aids digestion and constipation relief. It claims not to clear pimples or blotches and is presented by Graham Drug Co.

Foley Graham Drug Co

Miss Dot Graham Leaves Wednesday for Southwestern University

Miss Dot Graham departed Wednesday to attend school at Southwestern University in Georgetown.

Dot Graham Southwestern University Georgetown

Wagon Ad Offers Old Reliable Peter Schuttler Wagons

Daily supply of Peter Schuttler wagons including oak and bonded rims offered by KipwkEuL & Cooper. Workers advised to wait and get the best wagon available.

Peter Schuttler

Breakfast Cereals and Groceries at W J Tipwe & Sons

Advertises a range of cereals including Grape Nuts Cream of Wheat Oatmeal Post Toasties Kellogg s Corn Flakes Shredded Wheat Biscuit Puff Wheat and fresh Graham flour at W J Tipwe & Sons. Also urges shoppers to visit Kidwell & Cooper for the best buggy at the lowest price.

W. J. Tipwe. & Sons Kidwell & Cooper

For Sale Good second hand wagon for sale

A compact notice advertising a second hand wagon for sale. It directs interested buyers to contact A. WM. Perry for details and arrangements.

A. WM. Perry

They Should Try Hunt's Cure For Itch Says Monroe

J O Monroe of Atchison Kansas declares his honest conviction based on his own experience and that of friends that Hunt's Cure will cure a large percentage of skin troubles especially itching. He urges those afflicted to try it.

J. O. Monroe Atchison, Kas

Thos Price Delivers Melons in Graham at Fair Prices

Thos Price, a longtime county resident, visited Graham last Monday with a load of fine watermelons. He sold the entire load quickly at a fair price and noted this is his third melon shipment to Graham this year, with more stock ready if he finds time to ship it.

Thos. Price Price Graham

Druggists Endorse Chamberlain's Remedy in Portsmouth

Mr Frank C Hanrahan a leading Portsmouth Va druggist testifies for six years he has sold and recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying it is a great cure and among the best patent medicines his customers value his recommendation and prefer it despite higher profit options

Frank C. Hanrahan Portsmouth Sloan Drug Co

Sunday notes and community reports from Olney area

Henry Chapel held an 11 o'clock Sunday service with a Sunday School and evening prayer meeting. Miss Ophelia Cochran visited from Graham. Elmer Burnell recovers from illness. Grandpa and Grandma Anderson with Jarnigan family moved to Olney. Various locals attended or hosted events and farm work continued.

Sensei Ophelia Cochran Graham Edna Nellie Jarnigan H. L. Ribble Elmer Burnell Finis J. L. Anderson Grandpa Grandma Anderson Olney Charley Hinson A. C. Anderson O. L. Campbell W. H. Jarnigan Ribble Maud Matthews Wade

Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Easy Mobility

An ad urges relief from rheumatism lumbago sprains and stiff joints using Ballard's Snow Liniment promising quick improvement. It claims most users can throw away crutches and be well, with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by all druggists.

Ballard

South Bend Cotton Picking Dominates Local News

Cotton picking is the main theme in South Bend with two gins praised for their work. Rev Snoddy of Graham preached Sunday at 11 o'clock and will return on the third Sunday in October. Local families visited, illnesses noted, and social visits reported including J B Hyden, the McBrayers, and Mrs John Gromie.

South Bend Snoddy Graham J. B. Hyden W. C. Reed J. R. Holeofab Emaline McBrayer Patterson McDavid Susie Ford Mary McBrayer Marvin McBrayer Thomas Reed M. W. Keller J. L. Smith Smith Emily Rogers Pleasant Hill John Scott Mary Bertha McBrayer John Gromie Copeland Shy Ann

Biliousness relief touted by Allegan resident

It took two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets last night and I feel fifty per cent better than I have for weeks says J J Firestone of Allegan Michigan They are certainly a fine article for biliousness For sale by Sloan Drug Co Samples free

Chamberlain J. J. Firestone Allegan, Mich Sloan Drug Co

Graham Mill & Elevator Co Seed Rye at Tidwell Sons

No smooth or inferior corn in the chops manufactured by the Graham Mill and Elevator Company Seed Rye at W. I. Tidwell and Sons. Miller and Son conduct business at the same old stand and keep everything.

Graham Mill & Elevator Co W. I. Tidwell & Sons Miller & Son

Hardware Co. Offers Corrugated Roof Ing for You

We have just unloaded a car of corrugated roofing in both galvanized and painted. Let us fill your bill with durable roofing options from Lyon Hardware Co.

Lyon Hardware Co Pittsburg

Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News Promotion

An advertising blurb touts the Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News as the best semi weekly publication with world and regional news. It highlights features like FARMERS FORUM LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN THE WOMAN S CENTURY and MARKET REPORTS and offers a subscription combo with the Leader for $1.75 cash.

Great Southwest Farmers’ Forum Leader

U C Meeting of Fitzhugh Lee Chapter Forms New Officers

The Fitzhugh Lee Chapter held a meeting at Miss Carrie Finlay's last Thursday with two new membership applications for Mrs. W. S. McJimsey and Miss Jessie Graves. Officers elected for the coming year include Nora Sloan president and several vice presidents, with a program planned for October 14 featuring readings and a Dixie song. The Daughters aim to place marble markers on unmarked Confederate graves in Oak Grove Cemetery, beginning with eight or nine graves.

Fitzhugh Lee Carrie Finlay W. S. McJimsey Jessie Graves Carrie Nora Sloan Sam Dowdle Cleo Hindman Annie Lewis W. A. Morris M. L. Manning P. A. Martin J. C. Kay Irwin Russell Theodore Parker Dr. Logan Dixie Oak Grove

Scotch Collies Pup Pups For Sale In Murray Texas

Pure bred Scotch Collie pups priced at ten dollars each. Contact J W Cusenbury at Murray Texas for details and availability.

J. W. Cusenbary Murray Texas

Lost Lamp from Charles Widmayer Automobile Lamp

A brass oil lamp bowl is missing last night from an automobile. The owner, Charles Widmayer, requests its return to him. Please contact the finder to return the item.

Finder Chas. Widmayer

Pittsburg wire and town tin work advertised

An advertisement touts Pittsburg perfect hog wire arriving soon and urges visits to Kidwell and Cooper's for tin work. It promotes windmills tanks and plumbing, Bon Ami window cleaner, a double discipline plow, feed from Graham Mill and Elevator, and a grand world tour on Friday Oct 1 with dainty refreshments.

Kidwell and Cooper's Graham Mill & Elevator Company

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Graham Public Schools Ounty Robert Bullock Belknap Florence Bullock Ruth Cornelius Ies Branch Nona Cornelius Brier Branch Willie Heightgs Ieeland Wicker Center Ridge Terrell Ellis County cSpadden Archer Co Williams Newcastle U. SC. V Veterans and Sons Emma Winnie Tankersley Bessie Finch Mary Ellen Pinch Fautine Dowdle God Benediction T. J. Lamons F. Herron J.W. Akin Graham Nat’! Bank Cornish & Keny, Contractors Opera House Chilldren Cry For Fletcher Castoria Genesee Pure Food Co le Roy N.Y Stewart & Soh’s John Dowdle Weatherford Burbank J. W. McAlister Jacksboro H. M. Smith Bridgeport Archer Gilfillan Belle of Wichita Health and Beauty Aid Cali Olney, Norman & Stovall Henry Hoppity Dallas Farm News Youngs B. Mr. Huntley Aster Florida Huntley J. Z. Vaughan & Company U. C Dr. Cook North Pole Bon Ami W. J. Tidwell & Sons
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