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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1889
Page
2
Thomas B. Moss resigns after forty one years as principal of Macon academy in Georgia. Graham Leader notes the unusual local detail from the church and school circles.
John Brigut's son, John Albert Brigut, claims the memoirs cannot be published citing potential inconvenience to the queen and Mr. Gladstone, suggesting political sensitivity surrounds the project.
Amelie Rives Chanler, who left literature for art, is said to have used her own figure as the model for her sculptures, posing before a mirror to craft her works.
Prince Henry of Battenberg may assume the title Duke of Inverness, a move opposed by his mother in law who preferred the Duke of Kent for him, with strong royal opposition to non royal succession.
Stephen Adams the English singer is distressed by his brother's death and by the sentencing of the brother's wife for murder and has canceled all engagements for a year.
Joan H. Surratt noted on a Baltimore life insurance form that his mother was murdered by the United States government, writing the claim opposite the death cause in the application.
The fragment narrates Esgarp Taylor aiming for poet fame but earning recognition as a traveler in Europe. It notes his limited funds and quotes his claim that success came from practical fees and frugal habits rather than passion or imagination.
Gen. Arpent Pike head of the Scottish Masonic rite in the United States is in his eighties. Born at Foston he graduated from Harvard, went west in 1831, served in the Mexican War, and commanded Cherokee Indians as a Confederate brigadier. He is an old newspaper man and has practiced law in Washington for many years.
The noted figure General Boulanger is described as superstitious. He avoids leaving bed on the left side and will not act politically if a black cat crosses his path. Reportedly he walked under a ladder on the day of his sentence, and rumors claim he trusts palmistry and a gypsy prophecy about his future autocracy.
It is announced that Princess Victoria of Wales becomes engaged to Prince Ernest of Hohenlohe Langenburg born September 1863. He is a Prussian army lieutenant and heir to estates in Württemberg and Saxe Coburg Gotha. He is closely related to the English and German royal families through bloodlines and royal connections.
The London Star lauds Rowen T Sixcois as a typical American minister with western cordiality and earnest appearance. It notes his wife Mrs Lincoln and daughter Miss Mary Lincoln will assist in social duties and describes their poised, refined manners.
Notable mourners fill the church despite wind and rain as dignitaries and citizens attend the funeral of the late Hon. S. S. Cox. Attendees include Grover Cleveland and Vice President Morton among others, with tributes described as profuse and magni cent.
In Texan rail news engineer J. Murphy died after his engine struck bridge No 405 near Garea Mexico. He looked back at the train warning his fireman as the locomotive hit the bridge and he was fatally injured, dying twelve hours later.
A Lively Business dispatch from Houston indicates the Texas Narrow Gauge is likely to be purchased by the Taylor Bas trop and Houston road, a unit of the Internationl system. The line runs west toward Lely and is near completion, with plans to extend to Houston soon.
In Floresville Texas on September 18 over 1300 bales of cotton have been shipped this season and supplies remain in strong demand. Cotton pickers are scarce and cattle stockmen report satisfactory yields despite excessive rain. Wilson County continues to lead Texas west of the Guadalupe River in cotton marketing while corn trades from 25 to 35 cents per bushel.
In Terrell Texas on September 16, heavy rains caused floods with creeks running over banks and washes on highways. The Terrell Poultry Association plans a large event featuring about fourteen breeds of thoroughbred chickens as cotton shipments continue daily except Sundays despite the weather.
A Pacific line south of Clarendon Texas reports a fatal accident when a station hand named Qolva, near Lalkanye, was hit by a southbound train while en route with a farmer. The incident occurred near the high bridge on the way to Mucky Grekixidge. Mrs Liz ie Bishop, wife of Robert Bishop, is noted in the nearby report.
A young woman burned to death at the Alo Dura ranch after her clothes ignited from a fall in a fireplace. Her stepfather J. F. Farrington suffered severe burns while trying to rescue her. The girl was buried today.
Details from Paris Texas describe a farmer who struck a Mexican farmhand asleep with an ax, after suspecting improper conduct with the farmer’s wife and eldest daughter. The assault occurred Saturday night six miles north of Maxey and seven miles from Paris, leaving the Mexican with severe head injuries and a broken skull.
Fauuensviner Texas reports over twenty heavy rains in ten days leaving streets empty and skies gray. Merchants and farmers wear wary looks while Farmersville presses ahead with a Missouri Kansas and Texas railway project laying new steel rails this week.
Texarkana Tex September 18 The firm of H Parkin and Son was closed this afternoon on attachments in favor of creditors totaling 690 The firm has long stood above reproach and retains the confidence of the local business public The stock consists largely of fine gentlemen s suiting valued at 6000 dollars.
Two freight trains on the Texas and Pacific collided near the depot in Ranana Tex causing extensive damage though no serious injuries. A fireman fell from his engine and cattle were killed or injured as a tender wrecked a forward car with cattle scattered and stoved.
Reports claim Gen. Boulanger secretly left London for Jersey to stay near France during the election. In London he dined at the Savoy with Sir Morrell Mackenzie and others as French unrest grows in major cities with faction clashes over election bill posters.
The Aurora district reports rapid grading along the Dallas Pacific and Southeastern line just east of town. O Donnell & Bro. move about 35 teams, averaging 150 yards daily on the soil as right of way nears completion. Farmers harvest cotton while new staple corn comes in daily. commissioners' court has contracted work.
A plan calls for a substantial wooden bridge to be built at Farrell's old ferry location. The project aims to provide a safe crossing and support local traffic needs.
Liabilities rise as a receiver is named in Arkansas and Texas matters. L. & H. Blum of Galveston petitioned, placing the lumber company affairs under receiver W. L. Whitaker of Tenarkana. Judge Shepperd, in Linden district court, appointed Whitaker who assumed control this evening.
Marnsworth Texas September 16. The Marshall ladies famed for culture and retirement aim to create a standout display for the Texas state fair in Dallas. Mrs Capt Rainy and Mrs W N Pope lead a group of several young women to uphold their city’s reputation in the ladies department.
In Hovnsvon Texas a dispute between four young men over the north and south turned violent. Antone Medlenka supported the south and was stabbed by Schoen, who drove the knife into Medlenka’s shoulder two or three times.
Deputy U S Marshal W J McDonald arrives with William Henderson under arrest for a murder in No Man's Land more than a year past. The commissioner fixses an examining trial for September 26, 1880 as farmers work fields in fine condition.
In LareEno Texas on September 16 the Mexican independence celebration continued with speeches by notable Mexican orators. Rain fell in the past week and the country is described as in a good fix. Sheep shearing season has begun and wool is arriving from ranches.
At midnight a train from Clinton arrived in Hovstox bringing Della Barnes a Black woman injured in an attack earlier by Julia another Black woman. Barnes was struck across the band and stabbed in the left breast and shoulder in what was described as a fight about a man.
Jm¢reason Tex Sept 16 Mr W W Lindsay civil engineer with Lone Star Iron and Steel works visits the city to inspect the furnace progress. He notes a large force is at work building a tap from the Texas and Pacific railway to the furnace wharf and expresses satisfaction with the progress.
The funeral of Miss Kate Williams daughter of Dr. D. S. Williams halted business across Texarkana today. A vast procession accompanied the casket to the grave marking the largest in the area.
Preparations for the fair on October 2 and 3 are active with hopes of exceeding last year’s exhibit. Cool and showery weather has affected Brownsvi lF and surrounding areas as preparations continue.
Gronerrowys Texas reports the Southwestern university began the term with 220 students, seven more than the previous record, marking a new high for openings.
Hoverox Texas Sept 18. His honor Mayor Smith has appointed A B Mer da to represent the city at the Topeka Ween Water convivent.
In Davaueen Texas on September 18 the army worm nearly consumes local cotton crops, leaving extensive damage in this section.
A jumble of brief notes mentions John Goslow a San Jose street car driver arrested for fast driving. It notes a very old pear tree at W H Smith in Richmond and a claimed tanning breakthrough for leather lasting five times longer. Other items report a Pacific Mail steamer passenger suing for $25000, a seven foot white phantom heron, a Passaic NJ rattlesnake skin wearing boarder, and assorted global curiosities from Hatfield to Paris.
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