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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1922

Page

5

Local Penings Record Social and Travel Notes

A string of brief notices reports births and travel. D G Vick of Fort Worth visited Graham on business. the Stork brought a daughter to Mr. and Mrs S W Ely of City last Saturday. Mrs W H Kennedy chaperoned young people to Glen Rose. John Perkins made a Fort Worth trip. Bruce Street visits Colorado on business. Mr and Mrs Trace Orr welcome a son since last Saturday. May Ragland returns to the Morrison store after vacations in Wichita Falls and Stephenville.

W. H. Kennedy Glen Rose Olney

Local Notes On Residents And Visitors

Dr G C R Taylor vacationing in North Carolina and plans to visit Colorado. R P Warren returns to Olustee after a visit with son J L Warren of Barrow Warren Furniture. Jack Nolan recovering after glass injury from last week’s fire cleanup, now back on streets. Dr R A Duncan and family left for vacation, heading toward New Mexico. Ward Schuttler sustains scalp wound diving in Fraxos river, expected to recover. Watchmaker Ian Smith and Harmon Bros. noted at old stand.

GC. R. Taylor North Carolina Jack Nolan Ward Schuttler John Schlittler Fraxos River

Hog trade notes from local dealer John Ware

John Ware sold eight fine hogs to John Mitchell recently amid reports that J C Vaughan bought hogs from Ware earlier. The Leader notes Ware handles only the best of all kinds of live stock.

John Ware John Mitchell J. C. Vaughan

Wadsworth and Mo ton Headed for New Mexico Fishing Trip

Harry Wadsworth and Wm. Mo ton left this week for northern New Mexico for a fishing trip. Friends confirm the trip though local folks admit they know little about New Mexico as a fishing country.

Harry Wadsworth Wm. Moton New Mexico

Local Hico Visit and Graham Car Theft News

Forrest Kennedy visits Hico for a few days while John Crow handles business. Curley Anderson is arrested in Graham for stealing C P Hutchison’s car, left in a Breckenridge garage. W D Spivey promotes Austin Nursery in town, asking Young County folks to hold orders. Stewart Hutchison Russell and Matthews left Graham for Colorado, trip delayed, wives’ permission pending for next summer.

Curley Anderson C. P. Hutchison Graham Breckenridge W. D. Spivey Austin W. A. Stewart C. A. Russell Edgar Matthews Colorado

Old Friends Reunite in Young County Memories

T E Kirtley arrives from Holtville California to protect Ivan oil interests. Archie McDonald and J E Simpson, once local residents, now Holtville officials, are reported thriving. N R Durham also of Graham now calls Holtville home. John Fore of Wichita Falls and John Hunt of Oliey visit W A Ribble, marking 53 years of friendship since 1874.

T. E. Kirtley Eliasville Holtville California Ivan Archie McDonald J. E. Simpson Mr. McDonald Mr. Simpson Graham John Fore Wichita Falls John Hunt Oliey W. A. Ribble Young County Mr. Ribble

A E Foster Dies Pioneer Citizen of Wilson OK

The death of A. E. Foster of Wilson Oklahoma was reported yesterday. He was a pioneer citizen of the county. Mrs. J. E. Parsons and J. A. McLaren of the county and Mrs. Mallie Johnson of Mineral Wells traveled to Wilson after news of his serious illness. He died yesterday morning and will be buried in Wilson.

A. E.' Foster Wilson Oklahoma J. E. Parsons J. A. McLaren Mallie Johnson Mineral Wells

Marriage Licenses Recorded for Multiple Couples

Jesse Conley and Miss Lela Dodd. BD. C. McCoy and Miss Ernestine Farrar. J. HH. Lyday and Miss Ruth Johnson. C. I. Reedy and Miss Crystal Gowens. Marvin Barrow and Miss Liza Henager. E. R. Brooks and Miss Jewell Moore. J. W. McClain and Miss Katy Kile Wright. A. R. Cullers and Miss Ora Box. T. R. Odell and Miss Anna Bonda.

Jesse Conley Lela Dodd C. McCoy Ernestine Farrar Gowens Marvin Barrow Liza Henager E. R. Brooks Jewell Moore J. W. McClain Katy Kile Wright A. R. Cullers Ora Box T. R. Odell Anna Bonda

Lost or Stolen White Pointer Dog Named Sam

Reward offered for return of a white pointer with large brown spots on sides back and tail and brown head. No questions asked. Contact F. M. Wilkinson at Shamrock Garage in Graham Texas. $25 reward for information leading to return.

Sam

Royal ties and leases in Jack County for sale

For sale features royal ties and leases in northern Jack County near Raleo Loving No 1 Sun Ferguson Ranger Gas and Leatherwood. Listed by E K Sampley Jermyn Texas. 49 50p.

N. W. Jack County Raleo Loving No Sun Ferguson Ranger Gas Leatherwood E. K. Sampley Jermyn Texas

Resolutions on Death of Brother J P Hamilton

A lodge committee presents resolutions noting the death of Brother J P Hamilton. They honor his memory as a worthy member, citizen, and church stalwart, and express humility before the Creator. The resolutions request minutes be updated and a copy sent to the bereaved family.

J. P. Hamilton Lodge Church Brother Hamilton T. R. Hunter A. F. McLaughlin W. W. Wood

Three Big Pictures at the National This Week

The National Theatre announces a trio of features next week Mary Pickford in Through the Back Door and My Boy with Jack Coogan jokes Dorothy Dalton in The Crimson Challenge a real western comedy. Each film runs two days. The National promises quality programming and comfortable viewing in a cool theatre.

National Theatre Mary Pickford Rich Jack Coogan Dorothy Dalton National The

Important Notice To Ex Service Men

Ex service men injured or contracted disease under government service are urged to obtain a certificate of injury before August 9 to preserve eligibility for future compensation. Consult Dr. C B Gant for information. A 1921 amendment requires registration by August 9, 1922 or lose all future benefits. Young County veterans urged to act for protection.

C. B. Gant Texas Veterans’ Bureau

Taxing Our Leases Praises County Officials

A citizen commends the County Judge and Commissioners for rescinding a lease tax order in Young County. The letter thanks officials for listening to taxpayers and urges continued support for those who act righteously, noting the call session last Monday as a positive step.

Young County

Error in Count Revises J. D. Dawson Vote Total

Officials corrected a tally showing J. D. Dawson received 723 votes instead of 828 due to a miscalculation in the overall total. The box results were accurate. the error was in the summation.

J. D. Dawson

Gas Company Urges Principles of Safety

Dallas readers receive safety cards from Dallas Gas Company warnings to act immediately if gas odor is detected. Do not use flames, open doors and windows, extinguish flames, close valves, shut off meter, and notify the gas office at once until the gas leak is halted.

Dallas Dallas Gas Company

Bowman U nites D O McKay with Miss Farrar in marriage

Reverend T. E. Bowman united D. O. McKay and Miss Ernestine Farrar in marriage last Sunday morning and W. H. Carter and Miss Bessie Christopher wed today.

T. E. Bowman D. O. McKay Ernestine Farrar W. H. Carter Bessie Christopher

Fidelis Class Hosts Shower for Mrs Hightower

The Fidelis class of Olney Baptist Sunday School organized a gift shower for Mrs. J. Ernest Hightower. Six former members from Graham helped, presenting a fifty two piece china dinner set and other household items. The event at Mrs. Jack Washburns featured refreshments and a list of attendees including Mesdames Gibbs Cook Johnston Sloan Guthbert Vernon Sloan Hunt Thomas Guimarin Ethridge and Misses Hutchings Hightower Wood O Neal.

Fidelis Olney Baptist Sunday School Graham Mesdames O. H. McAlister Elmer Graham Earl Gilbert Jack Washburn Byrd Wood Ina Gibbs Lester Cook Roy Johnston Lloyd Sloan Guthbert Vernon Randolph Sloan Wilbur Hunt Wm. Thomas Tom Guimarin Chas Ethridge Stella Hutchings Jessye Hightower Mear Wood Stella O'Neal

Spirella Corsets Ad by Mrs H M Millican

Spirella Corsets advertised by Mrs H M Millican Corsetter at 1013 Second Street, phone 262. The brief notice promotes fittings and availability.

H. M. Millican

Commissioners Court Debates Lease Taxation

The court faced questions on taxing leases and royalties but pushed to do the right thing, aiming for a clear legal stance.

Commissioners’ Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miller’s D. G. Vick Fort Worth Stork Mr. S. W. Ely Gi) City John Perkins Bruce Street Trace Orr Hugh M. Smith Harmon Bros Old Etand M. T. Howard Clarendon Howard May Ragland John ©. Morrison Stephenville Me Smith Ian R. P. Warren Olustee J L. Warren Barrow-Warren Furniture and Undertaking Company Gmbleypeings F. Wesley Gray Forrest Kennedy Hico John Crow A. E. Foster J. HH. Lyday and Miss_ Ruth John C., I. Reedy and Miss Crystal Studebaker F. M. Wilkinson Shamrock Garage Graham Texas GAS Company Graham, Texas Peter Pan Ture Jackie Coo0gan Calu Borothy Dalton U. Tellem Ramsey Drug Company
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