Delinquent Tax List for Young County 1908
Delinquent lands and town lots for 1908 taxes in Young County listed under Section 10, Chapter 103, Laws of 1897. Certification by Tax Collector M A Wallace and County Officials on April 6, 1909 confirms delinquencies and credit entitlement. Names and lot details partially shown for owners and properties.
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Young
State OF
Texas
M. A. Wallace
E. B. Norman
Young County
KE. W. Fry
G. F. Parsons
E. H. Baugh
Ab Campbell
A. C. Casey
Proffitt Odd Fellows Picnic and Local Notes
The Odd Fellows picnic on the 26th drew a large crowd with speeches by Dr. William son of Graham and Frank Ford of Decatur. A noon dinner followed, then music and a moving talk by Mrs. M. L. Manning of Graham. Proffitt’s baseball team played Elbert boys at 3 PM. Visitors from Graham attended the event. Local updates include Elbert Telephone adding new lines and boxes, Miss Amy Robertson visiting homefolk, and residents preparing for planting as rain approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Dr. Williamson
Graham
Frank Ford
Decatur
M. L. Manning
Proffits
Elbert Boys
Hanson
Fort Worth
T. G. Black
Ellen Black
Proffitt
Charley Daniels
Near
Palo
James B. Reynolds
Elbert Telephone Company
Cole
S. C. M. Keeter
Elbert
Cherokee County
Georgia
Relptives
Cedarite Diary Notes On Weather And Local Moves
A Cedar Creek report notes a light shower that aids stock water and growth. The two Clanton families left for Dallas county after a few months on Lewis Richel’s place. Oscar Davis of Gordon visits R L Upham and family. Rumor says more cotton may be grown this year but indicators are unclear. Some farmers plan corn if May rains come. Miss Anna Upham returns to Hamilton county after weeks with her brother.
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Clanton
Lewis Richel
Dallas County
Oscar Davis
Gordon
R. L. Upham
Anna Upham
Hamilton County
Red Top News Recap and Local Greetings
The writer reports good health overall with Fred Thompson on the sick list but expected to recover soon. Rev Boyle filled an appointment at Red Top delivering an able sermon to a large crowd. J J Dowdy and family visited Lone Oak, while local youths enjoyed a Sunday night sing at Uncle Dock Slater’s home.
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Fred Thompson
Boyle
J. J. Dowdy
Lone Oak
Local Notes from South Bend Dust Rain and Travel
South Bend reports just enough rain to settle dust last Tuesday night. J W Burgess planted corn recently while W C Fickling and Walter Fawks visited Graham. Local figures like Mr Love grind corn for bread and Jim Boozier receives a fine tank from the Farmers Union. Several residents journeyed to Graham and Proffitt, with family visits and church activities noted.
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J. W. Burgess
W. C. Fickling
Walter Fawks
Graham
Love
Benders
Mr. Love
Farmers’ Union
Jim Boozier
J. R. McCluskey
B. F. Scott
Henry Rogers
B. V. Harrell
Jowers
Lester Braddock
Alma
Edna Long
Eliasville
Ovelia Goode
Rev
Stewart
Walter Carbell
Breckenridge
Grandma Fickling
Willie
M. D. Harrell
J.J. Fawks and Sons
Oliver Burgess
Royal Conner
Proffitt
John Williams
Olney
Bend
Wheat prices and alleged corners discussed by millers
Mr Patton and several prominent millers contest the idea of a wheat corner while acknowledging actual shortages. Dallas News cites J Perry Burrows of MecKinney saying Southwest scarcity has been known for weeks and that purchases cover needs to early June with harvest in sight by then.
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Patton
Mr. Patton
J. Perry Burrows
MecKinney
Brier Branch and Goose Neck Community Notes
The article lists local health updates and visits. Sam Smith has pneumonia. Burl Titsworth is ill. Grandma Sitton is improving. J. D. Stennett and Dawson Stennett visit from Jack County. Roy Mote and Stella Wilson visit Brier Branch. Mrs. L. P. Brooks and Alverse visit W. T. Stead ham and a singing at J. E. Martins is noted. Clark enjoyed a trip to Clay County. Some planting cotton is mentioned.
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Sam Smith
Will Owens
Andrew Smith
Burl
R. C. Titsworth
Grandma Sitton
Grandma Sitton Is Improving. Some Few Are Planting Cotton. Mrs. L. P. Brooks
Alverse
W. T. Steadhams
Roy Mote
Stella Wilson
Brier Branch
J. D. Stennett
Dawson Stennett
Jack County
J. E. Martin
Jim McClain
B. A. McClain
Mr. Clark
Clay County
Mrs P Gideon Is Quite Sick This Week
Mrs P Gideon is reported to be quite ill this week with illness affecting her health. The brief note records her condition without detailing symptoms or prognosis.
Where are you Going to School Next Year
Graham plans a new building and extra teachers to handle growing enrollment. The town will add two or three instructors and invites students from Gra ham and Young county to transfer. With more room and qualified staff, Graham aims to educate over 700 next year.
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Graham
Young County
Picnic gathering at Proffitt draws local families
Dr. Williamson attended a community picnic at Proffitt last Monday along with Mr. and Mrs. Watt Mayes Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harmon and Mrs. M. L. Manning.
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Williamson
Watt Mayes
J. A. Harmon
M. L. Manning
Proffitt
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Babe
Greeley
A.P. Stewart & Son
Graham’s
Delinquent
County
Commissioners Court
Pen
Town
T. C. Baker
W. P. Byrd
R. H Marr
G. C. Osborn
Hettie Thenas
Spring Creek
Berry Walker
E. Warren
St Li
O. Willings
W. H. Winett
Cornwall
F. W. Sanders
Wm. Caswell
M. E. Walrap
R . Laney
Moses Buttler
Robert Carson
J. G. Slater
J. Greenwade
A. Holt
Graham Am
Amy Robertson
A. L. Ramsey
Car Rutherford
Indian Mound
Mary Parker
Henry Leftwich
F. S. Thigpen
Happy Jack
Cedar Creek
South Bend
Mr. Pleasant
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