Local Happenings In Graham And Nearby Areas
Mina Taylor has been sick this week and Mr T T Garrett is visiting relatives and friends. Mr H B Padgett and daughter Margaret were in Graham Saturday. D G Vick of Fort Worth was a business visitor in Graham. Rev R E Bryant and family of Farmersville are here visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs E F Compton are in Hot Springs Arkansas on vacation.
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Mina Taylor
Mr. T. T. Garrett
H. B. Padgett
Margaret
Graham
D. G. Vick of
Fort Worth
R. E. Bryant
Farmersville
Mrs. E. F. Compton
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Studebaker
Mrs Wheeler Blaxton Visits Rogers Arkansas
Mrs Wheeler Blaxton is visiting at Rogers Arkansas. Mr Walter Baldwin of Eliasville was in the city Tuesday.
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Mrs. Wheeler Blaxton
Rogers, Arkansas
Walter Baldwin
Eliasville
City
Local Social Notes From Graham Area
Mr S M Lamons and family visited in Farmer Sunday Dr Fern Robertson of Olney was a Sunday visitor in Graham Mr and Mrs Goebel Reese are visiting relatives at Eastland Mr Jas Porter and family left Tuesday for a trip to Colorado Mr Lester Graves of Bridgeport is a visitor in Graham this week J W McLendon is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever Mr and Mrs Sam Ragland are the parents of a son born Aug 1 Mr J C Fowler and son J C Jr spent Sunday in Wichita Falls Mr and Mrs Rollie Voules left yesterday for a visit to Oklahoma
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Robertson of
Olney
Graham
Mrs. Goebel Reese
Eastland
Jas. Porter
Colorado
Lester Graves
Bridgeport
Sam Ragland
J. C. Fowler
J. C. Jr
Wichita Falls
Rollie Voules
Oklahoma
Mr C J Taack of Orth Visits Graham Yesterday
Mr C J Taack of Orth was a business visitor in Graham yesterday. He met local merchants and discussed upcoming trades and regional developments.
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C. J. Taack of
Orth
Graham
Local families travel during weekend trips
Mr. Sam Hill and family returned Saturday from a visit to Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sims and family are among the visitors in Colorado. Will Davis and Raymond Leslie of Eliasville were in the city last Saturday.
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Sam Hill
Oklahoma
J. A. Sims
Colorado
Will Davis
Raymond Leslie
Eliasville
Mrs Harris Visits Daughter as Local News Notes
Mrs S E Harris visits her daughter Mrs Edgar McLendon. W A Ribble, long ill with typhoid fever, is improving.
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W. A. Ribble
Campfire News: Hutchison Family Heads to Llano
Fred Kidney returns from North Dakota after months away. Mr. C P Hutchison and family depart Monday for a weeklong camping trip to Llano.
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Fred Kidney
North Dakota
C. P. Hutchison
Llano
Sam Ligon Visits Graham on Business Tuesday
Sam Ligon of the Loving community was a business visitor in Graham on Tuesday.
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Sam Ligon
Loving Community
Graham
Swat the rooster boosts infertile egg value
A local dealer said this week infertile eggs fetch several cents per dozen more than fertile eggs. Eggs from flocks without roosters are worth more, reflecting market preference for unfertilized production.
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Swat
Padgett Family Visits Graham on Monday
Mr. H. B. Padgett and family were business visitors in Graham Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Padgett
Graham
Mr Irby Rhodes Buys Fall Line Goods at Alexander Market
Mr Irby Rhodes of the Alexander is in the market purchasing his fall line of goods, indicating a new stock season and local trade activity.
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Mr. Irby Rhodes
The
Alexander
Harris Jones Visits Fort Worth Cousin
Harris Jones of Fort Worth visited his cousin Mitchell McLend this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Jones
Fort Worth
Mitchell McLendon
Smiths Welcome Daughter From July 31
Mr and Mrs E H Smith welcome a little daughter born on July 31. Mr H H Stephens and family of Indian Mound were in Graham Saturday trading and visiting.
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E. H. Smith
H. H. Stephens
Indian Mound
Graham
Mrs. E K Criswell Visit In Colorado Springs
Mrs E K Criswell of Colorado Springs Colorado is visiting relatives and friends as she spends time with family and old acquaintances seeking a brief respite from everyday duties.
Mr S M Lamons back at The Graham Leader post
Mr S M Lamons resumes duties at The Graham Leader after a week on vacation. County Tax Collector Edgar Steele returned Sunday from visiting his father in Tioga.
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Edgar Steele
Tioga
Smith sells interest in Shamrock Motor Company
Mr. C. H. Smith sold his interest in the Shamrock Motor Company to Cornish and Bates, transferring ownership rights to the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Smith
The
Shamrock Motor Company
Cornish and Bates
Mr and Mrs W H Kennedy Visit Wichita Falls
Mr and Mrs W H Kennedy and their daughter Miss Faye were visitors in Wichita Falls this week, staying for a short social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kennedy
Miss Faye
Wichita Falls
Visitors from across the region drop by Luling area
Mr J C Lovelace of the Guaranty State Bank was a business visitor to Luling last week. Mrs W L Garrison of Biloxi Mississippi is here visiting her mother Mrs S E Pritchard. Mr and Mrs T H Sampley of Bryson are here this week visiting their daughter Mrs Forest Keel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lovelace
The
Guaranty State Bank
Luling
W. L. Garrison
Biloxi, Mississippi
S. E. Pritchard
Mrs. T. H. Sampley of
Bryson
Forest Keel
Mrs. Riggs and daughter visit sister in Caddo
Mrs. Willie Riggs and her daughter Virginia Ellen paid a visit to Mrs. Riggs' sister, Mrs. Leo Corbett, at Caddo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Riggs
Virginia Ellen
Mrs. Riggs
Mrs
Leo Corbett
Caddo
Mrs L M Davis Attends Camp Meeting in Davis Mountains
Mrs L M Davis traveled last week to the Davis mountains to attend the large camp meeting.
Man Survives Truck Crash Near Culvert Turnover
John Ware escaped serious injury after a truck he rode in missed a culvert and overturned Monday night. His arm was cut by broken windshield glass and he suffered bruises, but authorities reported no serious harm.
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John Ware
Olney visitors Pauline Bloodworth and Frances Farmer
Pauline Bloodworth and Frances Farmer of Olney are here this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gilbert.
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Pauline Bloodworth
Frances Farmer
Olney
Mrs. Earl Gilbert
Pleasant caller subscribes for The Leader at office
Mr. P. A. Keenum of Markley visited the office on Monday and placed a subscription for The Leader. The brief visit highlighted local engagement and readership.
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P. A. Keenum of
Markley
Mrs Nash and mother spend summer in Fayetteville
Mrs. Lloyd Nash and her mother Mrs. Sutton from Austin Texas are spending the summer in Fayetteville Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nash
Sutton
Austin, Texas
Fayetville, Arkansas
Mr Ed Wood Stands In At Graham Grocery This Week
Mr Ed Wood is working for the Graham Grocery Company this week during the absence of Mr Gobel Reese. He fills in as the temporary manager and handles daily operations and customer service duties.
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Ed Wood
The
Graham Grocery Company
Gobel Reese
Mrs Miller Tours Oklahoma Visiting Medicine Park
Mrs W M Miller departed Sunday to visit Oklahoma and plans to spend part of her vacation at Medicine Park, enjoying the countryside and local sights.
Smiths Return from Oklahoma Trip Delighted by Sulphur Water
Mr and Mrs Jim Smith and their son came back last week from a visit to Oklahoma where Jim praised the quality of Sulphur water.
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Jim Smith and Son
Oklahoma
Jim
Judge Jo W. Akin Visits Wichita Falls for Legal Work
Wichita Falls judge Jo W. Akin spent this week in the city handling matters in the 90th district court. The presence of the county’s senior jurist underscored ongoing district court proceedings and judicial administration in the region.
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Jo W. Akin
Wichita Falls
90Th District Court
Canon Moves to Thornton From Morrison Company
Mr. W. F. Canon, longtime with the John E. Morrison Company, left last week to return to his former home town of Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Canon
John E. Morrison Company
Thornton
Wootten Brothers Visit in Mississippi
Mr. J. B. Wootten of Grenada Mississippi visited his brother J. G. Wootten last week. They also visited their father at Goree at the start of this week.
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J. B. Wootten
Grenada
Missippi
J. G. Wootten
Goree
Altus visitors depart after pleasant visit
Mrs. George Singletary and her young son of Altus Oklahoma left for their home Monday following a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. J A Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Singletary
Little Son
Altus
Oklahoma
J. A. Allen
Family trio travels by car for regional visit
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wilson and their daughter Miss Dell left Friday for Jacksonville Comanche and Brownwood for a visit. The trip was made in their car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Wilson
Miss Dell
Jacksonville
Comanche
Brownwood
Miss Fanine Dowdle Returns From Summer Tour
Miss Fanine Dowdle returned last week from New York and other places where she spent the summer. She gained valuable musical information while away.
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Fanine Dowdle
New York
Galveston Customs Man Recalled After Visit
Mr. Dick Fowler of Galveston returned Sunday to his home after a pleasant visit with his brother R. F. Fowler. Mr. Fowler is with the customs service in Galveston.
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Dick Fowler
Galveston
R. F. Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Customs Service
Marrying Parson Unites Grieve and Leach at South Elm Home
Reverend G. W. Black performed a private nuptial at his South Elm street residence on Tuesday afternoon uniting Mr. Richard Grieve and Miss Iva Leach of Jacksboro in marriage.
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G. W. Black
South Elm Street
Richard Grieve
Iva Leach
Jacksboro
Messrs Henry and DeLacy Mayes Trip to California
This item notes Henry and DeLacy Mayes leaving this week for California. It remains uncertain whether they traveled via Medicine Park or another route. The brief adds no further details about dates or purposes.
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Messrs
Henry
DeLacy Mayes
California
Medicine Park
Judge Erwin and Daughters Head South for Monthlong Trip
Judge R. E. Erwin and his daughters Mrs Wilson and Miss Katherine Erwin departed Monday by automobile, traveling to Brownsville and other South Texas points. They expect to be away until about the first of September.
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R. E. Erwin
Wilson
Katherine Erwin
Brownsville
South Texas
Fire department halts grass blaze near Shawnee addition
Firefighters rushed Sunday afternoon to a grass fire that reached a fence and garage in Shawnee addition. The department credit their quick response for preventing a disastrous fire caused by a carelessly discarded match in the grass.
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Shawnee Addition
Olney Baptist Church marks 25th anniversary with speakers
Rev. G. W. Black attended Olney Sunday for the 25th anniversary of the Baptist church. He delivered the morning address at 10 o clock on the history of Young County Baptists with special focus on the Olney church. Dr. J. D. Sandefer of Abilene and Rev. G. W. Black led the principal talks.
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G. W. Black
Olney
Baptist Church
Young County Baptists
J. D. Sandefer
Abilene
Civic League Meeting At Shawnee Park Aug 13
The civic league asks every woman to attend a gathering at Shawnee Park Monday afternoon August 13 at 4:30. The group has contributed to the park's improvements this season and citizens are urged to show appreciation for the playground and grounds.
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Civic League
Shawnee Park
Graham
Marriage Licenses for Multiple Couples Listed
Richard P. Grieve and Miss Iva Leach appear among the marriage licenses issued, joined by D. Cole and Miss Mary Estelle Rasor, R. C. Graham and Miss Eunice Miller, Clayton Young and Miss Bertha Hargrave in the same notice.
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Richard P. Grieve
Iva Leach
D. Cole
Mary Estelle Rasor
R. C. Graham
Eunice Miller
Clayton Young
Bertha Hargrave
Local Figures Weighing in on Busy Times
Spencer Mayes Earl Hutchings and Albert Roberts are referenced as troubled by recent events. Albert Roberts grew despondent after school closed and took a long Texas trip. A teacher visiting friends returned in better spirits, while post office traffic rose with letters for Earl and Spencer during two young ladies' vacation.
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Spencer Mayes
Earl Hutchings
Albert Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Texas
Post Office
Earl and
Spencer
Episcopal Services by Rev. Stedman Attend Sunday
The Rev. Mr. Stedman will conduct services at the Episcopal church Sunday August 12. Everybody invited to attend. Mrs. Voules.
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Stedman
Episcopal Church
Voules
Young County Fair Aims For National Exhibit Prestige
Community leaders urge residents to showcase exceptional regional crafts and agricultural displays at the fair. Organizers emphasize broad participation, seeking standout projects from farmers, artisans, and youth exhibitors to raise the event's profile nationwide.
Produces Company Buys Hides and Eggs in Olney
Mr. A A Johnson of the Gra ham Hide and Produce Company bought 5300 pounds of hides in Olney last week. He notes many fertile eggs ruin chicken raising efforts and suggests killing or pinning roosters to reduce losses. About three of thirty dozen eggs were good in one case.
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A. A. Johnson
Graham Hide and Produce Company
Olney
Kramer Couple Visited Mineral Wells Yesterday
Mr and Mrs M O Kramer spent yesterday as visitors in Mineral Wells, enjoying the day and the local sights. The outing marks a brief visit by the couple to the West Texas town.
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M. O. Kramer
Parsons Couple Visits Mineral Wells Yesterday
Mr and Mrs Charles Parsons traveled to Mineral Wells yesterday in a brief local outing. The couplestayed briefly and returned by evening.
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Charles Parsons
NEW BUICK MODELS SHOW FOURTEEN STYLES FOR 1924
Buick announces its 1924 line with fourteen body styles and advances in power, control, and economy. Secretive until now, local manager Mr. McMurtry says the lineup emphasizes evolutionary improvements aligned with Buick’s twenty year manufacturing principles. Visitors can view the displays on East Fourth Street and learn about the new models.
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Buick Company
McMurtry
Buick
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Mr. S. M. Lamons and
J. W. McLendon
S. E. Harris
Edgar McLendon
E. K. Criswell
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Earle Williams
Mounted Police
Wm. Fairbanks
Son-Dog
Merry Mad-Caps
Dopge Brothers
Texas Motor CO
N. Elm St
Graham, Texas
Episcopal
O. B
W. B
H. P
H.P
Oilbert Motor Company
Graham, Texa
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