Protracted Baptist Tent Meeting Draws Crowds in Union
In Union a prolonged Baptist tent revival continues in the public square with Bro Cannedy delivering stirring sermons despite fatigue from hard work. Large crowds attend, revival spirit grows, but visible interest remains sporadic as Raham remains hard to rouse. Daily prayer meetings at private homes draw modest attendance and blessing for attendees.
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Cannedy
Tite Order
Charac
Raham
Oversight Leaves Stephens Off Primary Ballot in County
County leaders and printer errors left Hon John H Stephens name off the primary election ticket for the district. No opposition remains for Stephens as he is unopposed and will be nominated without Young county votes, though officials wish to show unanimous support for his congressional service.
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Cairman
John H. Stephens
Con
Returned to Town by Escaped Prisoner
W G Merell who fled the county jail last Thursday night was found at Twin Mountain for air then returned to the county jail. Sheriff Wallace captured him and he was confined in the cell for safety. He later disclosed the names of those who aided the escape after initial refusal.
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W. G. Merell
Twin Mountain
Wallace
Hastile
Farmers Union meeting urged in Graham August 11 1906
The Young county Farmers Union will hold a meeting in Graham on Saturday the 11th day of August 1906. All local unions are urged to send delegates. A report from the warehouse committee and a report on the Dallas delegates will be presented. President J. P. Hughes calls for full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Farmers Union
Graham
Dallas
J. P. Hughes
Houses for sale in Graham by J C Vaughan
Good resident houses in Graham available with reasonable figures offered by J C Vaughan. Local properties listed include single family homes with potential for immediate purchase and prompt ownership transfer. Contact J C Vaughan for details and viewing times.
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Graham
J. C. Vaughan
Wallace Captures Fugitive After South Bend Chase
Sheriff Wallace tracked a man after a horse he left in Copeland's pasture in South Bend. Oliver Wells, once of Finis, was captured after a long brush chase. The horse belonged to an Eastland County owner who retrieved it Sunday night. Eastland authorities pursued but missed connection and returned to court.
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Copeland
South Bend
Wallace
Oliver Wells
Finis
Eastland County
Death of N. F. McCain Shocks Graham Community
Mr. N F McCain of Graham died in Floydada on Tuesday night. His body arrives on tonight's train and burial is planned for Oak Grove cemetery tomorrow. A trusted, quiet citizen, he was loyal to his convictions and helped the needy. The Leader extends sympathy to his widow and fatherless children.
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Graham
N. F. McCain
Floydada
Oak Grove Cemetery
McCain
Brass Band Forms in Olney West Texas
Last Monday morning J H Wood of Olney reported a new brass band of fifteen young men forming in Olney. Instruments ordered, they aim to begin music study before September first. Olney touted as the best town of its size in West Texas for a fine band. W A DeLaney and Meachum Morton traveled to Throckmorton to help in a Graham vs Throckmorton game. Graham lost yesterday four to one to Throckmorton, but this morning Graham won seven to eight. Another game is set for this evening to settle the outcome, with further cross-bat play next Wednesday and Thursday on the Graham diamond. an exciting stretch of games is anticipated.
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J. H. Wood
Olney
West Texas
W. A. DeLaney
Meachum Morton
Throckmorton
Graham
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Mabry, Short & Company
Mabry
Short’s
John B. Stetson
Hamilton Brown
Hamilton Carhartt
Ferguson, McKiney
SHORT
TELE
Perio
Phillips
Stephens
Farmers Union
Roy D. Golston
Mr. McCain
Brass Band
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