Graham Leader. (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 18, 1878 Page: 3 of 4
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femiaa.
Office 60 Weat feide of Public Bquare.
XjOOAL ^AFFAIRa
- Long days. • w*
Pic nic to-day.
C roquetjis all the'gol
Local new* U distressingly dull.
Hand-shaking ia freely indulged in.
E. Keitu&u has lost some hones. Bee
notice.
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Justices Court has been in session
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Commissioners’ Court has been in
eessiol tKia-wgak>' 77
Another wedding, tojeome off shortly,
is being gossiped. ' ■ ■ —r*
Mr. Wm. dark and others were
TO THE PUBLIC’.
I desire by this method to make
known my relation with W. A. E.
Are Advertisements Rend!
Drlptci * Circular.
Hon. John Forsyte, the Vbterau cdi«
tor of the Mobile Register* used to tell
a good story to illustrate the value of
newspaper’‘advertising as a.tncuus of
Mr. J. Christopher has invented
a uew’cobking stove. It is an luiprov
ment on anyth mg that we have ever
*een. He invites everybody to call and
exRruiue it, He will apply for a pat*
cut at onoe* and ’ere long the people
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llhodes, in the practice of the Inw.' 1
wh\no;::ry;ui^
evea m bt* general business. There - - ■ 1
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down from Belknap on Tuesday.
The fence around Commerce Park
adds wonderfully to its'appearance.
The pie-nie to-daf; wifi be faelfton
Balt creek.north ofthejmill. A grand
.'•s.time is antieipated by all. r *;—.A-*
Notwithstanding dull times, com-
never existed between us any partner*
•hip either real or nominal, other than
th<r~few special cases referred to.; 1
have hid'two brief notes from him
written at different points- In one of
which came p note to hip wife,and in
tbtf Other » "deed to her—but neither
offered any explanation, bdt onlyka
promise so to do.
I flatly, deny end fully disclaim all
kaoWiedged or complicity in bisstr&ugc
departi/to, and do not now know where
b$ ia,' A|te£_ he, leRJicre, =. a note was | truth of
handed me by a gentleman instructing
me to gather jmphis books, papers, etc^
•nd keep them uutil he come back*
When his return became doubtful, I
became attorney for his wife, whose
confidence lias been so much abused,
and have used my efforts to save to her
all his property that I could in
iraate way. -In the whole affair, I,bnVh
acted ln gosd faith and invi^ investi-
gation. And I appeal to th^sense of
flair play io this county against dark
circulated,
wished them to know of your wants of
wares. «
Mr. Forsyth Was accidently drawn
ipta a discussion sf this subject with
mercantile friend, who expressed em-
phatic doubts thatjan Advertisement
benefited a man’s business at all, and
closed his side of the debate wRjk the
common remark: “It’s all nponey given
to the aid of the newspapers. Nobody
reacts my*’'advertisement* ’o^Tfihinks of
it, except your foreman aud collector.”
Forsyth replied: “Let us test the
write out an advertisement sifeh ns 1
dictate, and we will put it in the small*
est type the cases contain, and insert it
iu the Remotest corner of* the Register
that yon can select.
J. I). Armstrong, Fort Worth* Tex-
sb, keeps constantly; on baud-a full
stock of imported and native lumber,
door*, mtfht hlinri*, moulding^ lucks*
but*, mixed paints—best in use. Those
wishing yellow Or white piue lumber,
will find it to theyr interest.Jo give
him a trial. He is a reliable gentle-
man and will guaranty satisfaction.
You will find bis yard’ north of the
railroad-track, near the depot, 31—3m.
To Candidates. ‘X —
The prices for announcements in the-
Leader will be fflfrfbrDistrict officers;'
$6 for County officers; $3 for Precinct
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The Old Reliable.
FffESll ARRIVALS,* -
RELIABLE GtbODS,
Lmrrnt
WADLEY & BURKETT,
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Have in store* and are receiving a full lrtie of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
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Boots, Shoes, Hats, Notions, Clothing
SADIES’ HA-^PS
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'J > O A. JST^ir)A.OTHIS.
’iVir Count;: Clerk
•re authorized to announce
MAJ. J. G. VANCE,
HARDWARE, QUBENSWARE, Etc.
__—?^5?g^.r^njswsM» —***** “X—"‘JTm" " "^L -|* i . - T-- L
•Our goods are new an<J fresh, andws propose selling at lowest
Give«*caU ify°“want
5*;
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town and seam to go away Hgbt-hearted. Which will in time recoil ou the author*!
Several teams started to Fort Worth
last Thursday, to bring baok lumber to
build the Methodist church.
Work has-been eomittenowT ha the
without ^’^it of display, and -in the
way piece to the paper,
tha following : ,_e* • • rr-v1
Wanted—To buy a dog, Apply at
No.—Blank street. —'
^I'he Contract wd* case the
“&4” was a ^auccess,” the merchant
was to pay Forsyth |5 ahd treat to
wine and oysters. If it filled to meet
the eyee of parties with merchantable
IA November;
We axe authorized to announce
J[. G. BOGARD
Hf « candidate fo* County Clerk of
Young County, at the ensuing Novem-
ber election. - " -:J'-....... . •
I desire to# be remembered 6nly by what
1 have done.-:’,"Vpry- Recpectfjilj^ ^ _J__ ______________________ .
......W. J0ttN8ON. i^nifies,tBe editor was*to pay thecrtlefi" vmber^iecTion'.
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EerRSerHf.
WaarU authorized to announce
JACOB A. CULWELL.
candidate for office of BfaerUT
Bottom prices.
We invite special attention.. to our large and fresh stock of
DlSY GOODS AND GROCERIES-
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W • v»uuiubiw IWI '.iirr VUILD llj OUtTlll , ..
of Young county* al-the ensuing No- G/eahqtttl' March &Oth, 1878.
new jail. r It will be erected ou the
jail lot east of the square, and will cost
$7,845*
u v*Be?efal prospector* from Pennsylva-,
nia and Indiana, |were In town la*1
Saturday. i
~ ; Roger* & Co.V hSVer a nice lot of
country lard on hand.
Our town has been very dull the
past week—owing, perhaps, to the fact
Jhikt farmers are too busy to come to
town, y • > ____. _X-______-
Some of the leading farmers from
different, parts of the county, in town position
this week, give flattering aocounts of
the crop prospect*.
The woman j* still crying—
Groceries cheap for casbv'of N. TC,
GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL.
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The 5th Monthly Review next Fri-
.d.ay the 24th. ExerciseM will begin
promptly at 8 o’clock a. m. Ooqapo*
sitions, Letters and Songs at night.
Trustees, patroos and the public re
speclfully invited to attend,
Jno. H. Brantly.
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Sen-U»e-amK>uncement of Jal (J.
Tackitt as ff candidate for Sheriff. Mr-
Tackitt is oue of the oldest eftizena of
the couuty, is faverahly known us a
gentleman of high standing and one
that is- in every way qualified for the
chant $5 and feet dp a supper for the
twof
Daring the day of the first nppi ar
ance of this experiment the merchant
called at the Register office several
times. He looked !*s though he was in
■i-We are authorized to announce t~
. yTr James melton
as a candidate for the office Qf Sheriff
We kre authorized to announce
Jacob n; Fairchild
as a candidate for the office of Sheriff
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trouble, appeared nervous, looki^i over of Young pounty, at the ensuing No-
his shoulder like one who is pursuit by vember election.
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‘ Rogere Co.,
HagfwUlmr t* utfdhr faB le^tdi^
and the wheat crop promise* a much
larger yield than was at first .anticipa
tH The head* are Well perfected, and
■ the grahrl* *»f giwul tjditlltyr
•PECIAL NOTICES,
Cigars, at Stroop’s.
1 afc Streep*# Drug ftnie.
Gret-eries lQvgjgr than ever, at Led-'
better A Co’s.
Choice; flour, at J. W. \V*dley’s.
Fine hate, good aats, fur hats, straw
hats, wool flats, at Ledbetter & Co.’s,
TobaccOj.aH grades, at J, W. Wad-
a terrible bore, or pereistent dun. Fin-
ally, Jate in the everting he met his ed-
itorial friend, and before the latter had
time to open bis mouth, the merchant,
said hurridly and excitedly,/‘far heav-
en’s sake leave that advertisement out
of your evening addition. ThereV\$5
for it.fcnd $5 more to pay you for say-
ing No.— Blank nrefctjha* got a dog.
Let’s go and get the oysters; I’m near-
ly worried ter death.u ; ^ ~~ "'
We are authorized to announce
WILEY P. JONES
as a candidate for Sheriff of Young
crmnty, at the ensuing November elec-
tion.
We arc authorized to announce
JOHN T. INGRAM
as a "candidate for Sheriff of Young
county at the ensuing- November elec-
tion.
We are authorized to announce ,
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a- xaudiilaie ftf Sheriff ef Young
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There was a mail robbery at Troupe
last Friday night' Two mail bags
were taken frpm the depot,, where t£ey
had been left for tha north• bound train.
ov.uuty, at the ensuing November elec
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Far Assessor
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r. We are authorized to announce
A. K, MILLER
4—
"The festiVo Ilea pow amuseth him
*eTf hopping around over the anatomy
of mankind and inserting his cussed
’)• bill in the most tender places.
Go to N. H. Rotrers <s Cp.; for corn
~ Meal, Flour, Louisiana SugarTTonse
Molasses, Lard and Huger Cured Hams.
Mr. F. J. Beard, who lives on Clear Ledbetter & Co’s,
Foyk, brought us a few heaAi of wheat
last Saturday to show us what be could
do. He has 40 acres of this wheat
and thinks it will yield 40 bushels per
were. Mr. Beard say* he ia bull ot-the
wood* in wheat ralsihg.
See the new advertisement of W. C
' Beck ham A Hods. They have a choice
stock of general merchandise, are all
^teaeant
A fine lot of gents’ furoishiug goods
at the “Old Reliable.”
Buy your tinware, stoves. Ac., of
Chriatophei,. ^
Wad ley A Burkett have a fine lot
of graiffcradles, pitch forks, etc.
Gortd coffee, bacon, floor, salt, and
— The train robbery oases in the tf. Sv
court at Tyler are to be tried this term.
It is thought all the robbers will be
captured.
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An Iowa Solon wiuds up his protest
to Congress agalnsj any more land
grabbing, with the following sensible,
an aisort'ment’ of shelf gOodtrkept” ai^^U* *nd ▼erse t
Guns, Pistols) Locks, Tinware arid
Hewing Machines, repaired and satis-
faction guaranteed,, at Christopher's.
The largest well-boring, mining,
prospecting and artesian tool manufae*
turetain the worldare located at Bloom
field, Iowa,’ Send to Great Western
Well Auger Works for their Ci
When you come to Graham, call on
N. H. Rogers A Co. for Groceries.
Don’t forget lu go to N. H Rogers
or bad -oth«i
. 'xi
A Co. for your Groceries.'
You can get better, Flour and cheap-
er flour at Rogers A Co., than at any
ef place in town.
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gentlemep, and will give
you bargkins.
A seining party operated in Salt
creek Thursday afternoon. They
the usual fisherman’s luck.
Cal Jon Ledbetter' A Co.,, and get a
box of Gillet’s Cream Baking Powder.
It is the best fn nse—don’t fail to try it.
It wa* Torfune 1a*t Frida^evenfug,
to receive . h«„,ilul .»d ;W Tli kind. oMSw.re, «0..re, etc.
ildet, with “Compliments of Violet.” kept constantly on hand at Christo-
Tbe fair douor has aitcere thanks and pher’s.
best wishes.
n The First.—M^j, Vance, the ac’
cominbdating miller, brought us last „ . / . u .. , .• , -
Thursdn,, ft eack of flour m.d. of o.w^P°X'^ ,U*lU7 “
wheat. It if of the best quality. Wliafc
country in the world can boat this?
New flour the 15th'of May.
at*, dfeap, at Ledbetter A ('<>.>
For a hat, go to Ledbetter A Co.’*
Ryu# has got a choice lot, of sheet
music. IPle,u,6 and calTaud examine.
- Call on Jim Wadley Tf you want
barguins in groceries.
Ledbetter A Co, will sell you gro*
‘The law condemns the man or woman
Who *teals the goose -from off the
ooramon,
Rut lets 'the greater felon loose
Who steals the common from tho goose.”
For Sheriff.
We are authorised to announce Led-
didates for re<eleQr
tion in the cash grocery trade, at the
coming election. ,
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“Coryell county is almost sure for
Throck,” says an intelligent gentleman
who hae*lived in It, with eyes wide open
^flve y«am ' 'ITT
:r2rni'
60f CfYoung ciiunly: sr fhtf Nfti>anUf>.
election. %
We are authorized to announce
E. V. BUTLER
af a candidate for Assessor of Young
■county, at the ensuing November elec-
tion. ^ .
We are authorised taannounce
W. H. MAJlSHALL
as • candidate for re-election to the
office of As-essor of Yoyng county at
tbejgpsujog November election.
Bl&chaith uTffip 1 Slop.
Opposite the Loue Star ivery
Stable, Graham, Texas.'
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The Liadbr wa* remembered this
Veek by Ifr. J* J- Murray, who livea
on Brushy. He cam* into oufoffloe
Tuesday evening bring a ehoios venison
bam, and said It was for the Leader.
His present Wes duly appreciated, and
be will please accept our thank*.
T MrJIfo M. Stariens, toe able and en<
W^di^pHug hats, latest styles, at
Stroop’* drug store ia the place where
ten cao jfet your-preecripy oujt filled Ar
I#" money than at any other place irt
Another palace revolq$i<>n in said to
be threatened in Constantinople, a con-
spiracy baking been formed to restore
Murak!, tb$ deposed Julian.
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The nomination of ex-Governor
Packard as eonsul to Liverpool is pait
and parcel rof the bargain by wbfth
Hayes is attempting to maintain his
position ih his party, by dividing tns
spoils among tbedespoilerepf the South.
-——r a > e—I',-.-.,,.,. —
Berea carloads of iron have* arrived
at the present terminus of tbe Dallas
and Wichita railroad and track laying
will soou commence. It is believe I by
parties Igttnpted that tb^s road will be
FROM the undersigned, five miles
N. E. from Graham, one light bay horse,
hlsze face, 15 hands high, 8 or 9 years
bid, shod in front, branded grR (con.)
on left shoulder, a blotch brand on right
shoulder, harness and saddle tnarks.
One eorrel stud, blaze face^4 veal* old,
branded 3R (con.) on tojTdr a blotch
brand on left shoulder, and a blotch
brand op right shoulder, shod all round,
about 14 bands high, harness and saA~
die marks. Any information of said
herpes thankfully remyedr twttt pay.
five dollars to any body who will re-
sum said horses to roe.
May 18-tf. E. REIMAN.
-•f at —r——— me,^ wtth any kfnd of wor
j F 1 '■» ri- Plain Shoot $1.00.
5? r Toad Slti
Having procured the entire interest
of D. M. Killlon, fn the BtSCktimlth
and Wagon 8bop, I am now prepared
to accommodate roy old customers as
well as new ones that may nil upon
me, with any kind of work in my line.
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Toad Show $1,50,
And everything else in proportiop* l—
meau business and Irtteod to work as
cheap as any other shop In the county,
and will GUARANTEE MY WORK.
I have an experienced Horse 8hoer
employed-—one that Will give entire
satisfaction. Call at the old shop of
D. N. Killian and give me a trial. .
Gno. W. PARKER.
All those indebted to the old firm of
Killion A Parker, will please call and
settle. f. . "
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the West ‘
Call at Wadle z A Burkett’s if you
want Iwirgniiia
completed to Deaton in time to ship
the next cotton crop.
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Morris Erhardt, a MeXicau war vet
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ergetid representative of tbe Galveston
Xev», p.id tbe LUMK hii nftpftotoC#r"*8°
last Wednesday. Mr. Steveos has un-
til recently, beta connected with the
Fort Worth Standard, but is now with
the New He represents the moat pop*
ular paper in (he Broth* and. Is Work* .
fng up its interest in this section. It
Is n favorite with all classes, and
“8teve’’ says it doesn’t require much
“blowing” to get subscribers*
Ffresh_dfwj^ ji>st>ee<tv%l front toe tor of Exekiel distinctly prophecies the
war which now seems to/be impending
£?ni*tc„Ju*t between England and
shows, moreover, that England Will
defeat RsMa&t'" *~7 , X
East at Stroop’^, cheap for cash.
Sugar, Bac
alO, TV. WadTeyY
Everybody Ind biff neighbors are
requested to call at 8troop*s drug store
and get an almanac for 18?8—frX ..
iIL krep ir^h JLef. Pork, Mutton,
Ac., coqttnntly on hand, m' r
All bills mfst he settled every Monday ^
Wonting. ;,:;,ywng
^Afarkst ^Vest8ide Of the Square.
Best variety of moli
J. W. Wadley’#*
m town, at
Arrival and Departure of Mailt
''At Graham, Texas.
Ae a train bound for Fort Werth ___
•topped .t ft wood pU., ftn elopiog wSSSL."^.iT'&X *2,'^
iwn, meet*
ihjriud S*(u
rniOrvAM.T ii
°°5p1(! Ooarded the train. The guard
"Uetakjng them furtmin robbem, con- ws^w«•
Mmiobic Hall io Orfthftto. mfl.tardftr ■ fr"nl^tkem with ft WiackMtar rifle,
oight of or before tb. full monn in «i«k | Eiplftofttioo, followod tad Ike, »cr.
montbi • ; * | altoffed to proceed. ' *•
nls^t «ki 9 oVtork A. a.r mil\
w ^ WM* *r oHm Wts*«
W»w»* A.W. an* to*. W. mi WiMtiWSr.
I• |feflk«OmA M(««y ->iS«rnSlr«cloMihmdoft*
ISJJ~S“S5ra“
:OITATIOW.
STATX.,or TEXAS,
Oorrrr tvr yorno.
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mu »£c .mHnftrj p^x-ow of law <Ma«ot M*rW
■ P«" ¥■ T— Wnbjr conMidftd fW;M Sj- SmK-
1h* om of ikla writ \m mm* pMakad
'" Vo.".* mmmtj (nanialy «*• Or.ham IkAMV ***
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m« •« my oOo. I. ft. mwu af 0**m». *m4 m*mW«l
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CABINET SHOP.
Wamble A Randolph,
Near tbe North-West corner of the
8qoare, are prepared to do all kindaot
iiil ui Cikiut iifi.
Waflon* and Bun>«*
Repaired or made to
*We understand e
will guarantee rotisiiefl^fX
WAMBLE A RANDOLPH.
April 8th, 1878. y ^
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