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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

2

IGRATIC NOMINEES FOR COUNTY OFFICES

The Graham postoffice edition lists candidates for 104th District J Brookreson for District Attorney and A Martin for County Judge along with Eugene W. Fry for County Attorney Fred T Arnold for County and District Clerk E B Norman for County Treasurer F M Burkett for Tax Assessor R L Tankersley for Sheriff and Tax Collector M A Wallace Public Weigher E Crim for County Commissioner Pre No 1 F Parsons for County Commissioner Pre No 4 A C Casey

E. B. Norman F. M. Burkett E. Crimunty F. Parsons

Leader Renewal Notice Based on Postal Regulations

The notice states that the LEADER will not be sent to anyone in credit for more than one year. Check the date on your label and if you are nearing one year in arrears, call or send in your renewal.

Hearst Exposures Stirred Political Scandal Commentary

Hearst reveals correspondence showing Standard Oil paid Senator Foraker sums of 15000, 14000, and 50000 in fees. The letters hint at unnamed Senators and provoke claims of corruption while dismissing other figures as unfair targets. The piece labels Hearst a disruptor and politics as a “tatterdemalion” course, urging restraint.

William R. Hearst John D. Archibald 26Th Broadway United States Washington Standard Oil Co Senator Foraker Ohio Company of Senate Hearst Billy

Mail Route Restored on Graham and Farmer Star Line

The Graham and Farmer star-ail line was restored on the 12th after being discontinued for about two months. Residents along the old route will finally receive mail timely rather than a week late. J. W. Casey, postmaster at Farmer, and J. T. Ham, postmaster, are praised for their efforts in securing the restoration, and The Leader notes local support will benefit readers and farmers alike.

Graham and Farmer Star J. W. Casey J.T. Ham

Loving Growth and railroad push grips Loving community

The Loving region welcomes a Dallas and New Mexico railroad, aided by R C Megargel and Pinson, with town site planning and free lots north of Loving. New Loving is expected to form a thriving farming town with coal, timber, rich soil, and crops like wheat and cotton. Citizens anticipate profitable right of way payments as grading nears completion within a year.

Loving Art McCluer Mr. Stoval Mabel Dick Reeves J. E. Harrison R. L. Reeves Dallas and New Mexico R. C. Megargel New York Dallas Mr. Pinson Megargel Rock Island Railroad Jackboro Maples Block Young County Rock Island Pinson New Loving

High Noon Pris cilla Club Luncheon Recital In Lavender Theme

Mrs J Vaughan hosted a midday luncheon for the Pris cilla club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lavender accents. The event featured a three course meal, fashioning, and progressive games with prizes, attracting fourteen members and guests including Miss Mattie Morrison and Mrs F M Burkett.

J. ©. Vaughan Priscilla Club Charlotte Mattie Annie Mayzelle Morrison Bessie James Eddie Garrett Minnie Rubenkoenig Belle Beckham Vivian Inez Anderson Mesdames R. F. Fowler H. Wadsworth J. Gay C. Summar Mattie Morrison Vaughan A. A. Morrison C. B. Gardner

Moving Picture Show at the Skating Rink

A moving picture show runs nightly at the skating rink with three weekly changes. Opens at 8 30 p m and admission is 10 cents.

Best treatment for a Burn

Cham berlain's Salve stands out for burns it relieves pain quickly and usually heals without scarring unless the burn is severe. It also treats chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Price 25 cents. For sale by All Druggistes.

Young County Teachers Institute Sets Graham Session Dates

The Young County Teachers Institute will meet at Graham High School from November 16 to 20. The program is prepared and will be published soon. Past institutes were excellent, and this year is expected to surpass them as education in the county rises.

Young County Teachers’ Institute Graham High School Young County

Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy for children advised

The notice promotes Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy as suitable for children with coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims it is the best medicine for these diseases and advises ease of availability by all druggists.

For Sale at Gilt-Edge Poultry Yards

At South Elm street the Gilt-Edge Poultry yards offer a few choice 8 S. C. R. I. Reds, Columbian and White Wyandottes from the county’s best strains. See specimens on the street next Monday. Book orders for eggs. Fall is a good time for hatching.

South Elm Street

Traveling Man Saves Ill Passenger On Train

Sam A. Garber, a noted traveling man, recounts aiding a woman struck by severe cramps on an O K and N R train from Pendleton to Le Grande Oregon. He administers Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with whiskey and rubbing to steady her, and by arrival in Le Grand she is reported to be all right as passengers thank him. For sale by All Druggiste.

Pendleton le Grande Ore Sam A. Garber Chamberlain

For Sale or Trade Wagon Yard on Elm Street Seeks Buyer

For Sale or Trade. The wagon yard on west side of Elm Street will sell at a bargain for cash or will trade for a good farm. For further particulars see.

Elm Street

Notice to creditors for estate of Mrs. M. E. Conally

The administrator F. Herron of the estate of Mrs. M. E. Conally deceased of Young county Texas notifies all persons with claims against the estate to present them. The notice is given under order of Geo. H. McLaren Judge of the County Court of Young County dated August 19 1908. The administrator resides in Graham Texas and receives mail at that address.

State OF Texas Young M. E. Conally Young County Texas Geo. H. McLaren Said County Graham F. Herron

Call for County Union Meeting in October 1908

J. W. Grey, president, calls the County Union to convene at Ming Bend schoolhouse in Young County on October 2 and 8 at 10 oclock for business. Locals urged to send full delegation.

County Union Ming Bend Young County J. W. Grey

Tombstones and Grave Digging Service Ad

W E Baker sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery offers tombstones and grave digging services. Prices listed: adults seven dollars and children five dollars. Call for prompt, satisfactory orders for Cisco Marble Works.

Cisco Marble Works W. E. Baker Sexton Oak Grove Cemetery

Estray notice from Graham precinct Texas 1908

Reported by H L Leberman Commissioner Precinct No 3 Young County Texas and left with J C Miller about 20 miles northwest from Graham the following desert stock one brown cow and calf about 7 or 8 years old branded shears on left hip and Son on left jaw unmarked owner to come forward prove property or it will be dealt with per law Given under my hand and seal of office this the 6th day of July 1908 E B Norman C C C 8 OC T By L McMilton Deputy

H. L. Leberman Young County Texas J. C. Miller Cit Graham E. B. Norman C.C. C L. McMilton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eader Igratic Tative J. Brookreson A. Martin Eugene W. Fry Fred T. Arnold R. L. Tankersley M. A. Wallace A.C. Casey Hearst Exposures Foraker Haskell Stedl The Farmer Mail Young County Teachers Institute Arnold & Arnold Attorneys-at-Law Co. W. Johnson Willi West Side Square W. A. Morris Graham National Bank Graham, Texas Kay & Akin G. Drummond Hunt Slaughter J.W. Akin Graham Nat’! Bank Calakra Hayfever Ely ELY Brothers Warren St W. S. McJimsey Cicero Smith Jno C. Nay W. O. Clark Chas. Gay Luther I Clark R. J. Johnson, Chas. Gay C. Kay Ww. O. Clark, A. A. Morrison Rob McLaren Edison Victor Singer Craham Lee H. Lee CO B.S. Doty & Co Chicago Kansas City Colorado California St. Louis St. Paul Mackinac Canada Mexico Phil A, Auer, G. P. A Ft. Worth J.T. Brickell, Ag’t, Graham
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