Local Happenings in Graham and Nearby Towns
Mina Taylor has been sick this week. Mr. T. T. Garrett is visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Wheeler Blaxton visits at Rogers Arkansas. Walter Baldwin of Eliasville was in the city Tuesday. S. M. Lamons and family visited in Farmer Sunday. Dr. Fern Robertson of Olney was a Sunday visitor in Graham. Goebel Reese visiting relatives at Eastland. James Porter and family left for a trip to Colorado. Lester Graves of Bridgeport is a visitor in Graham this week. J. W. McLendon is recovering from typhoid fever. Sam Ragland are parents of a son born Aug 1. J. C. Fowler and son spent Sunday in Wichita Falls. Rollie Voules left for a visit to Oklahoma. J. Taack of Orth was a business visitor in Graham yesterday. H. B. Padgett and daughter Margaret were in Graham Saturday. D G Vick of Fort Worth was a business visitor in Graham last week. Rev. R. E. Bryant and family of Farmersville are here visiting relatives. E F Compton are in Hot Springs Arkansas on vacation.
Visits of families from Oklahoma and Colorado reported
Mr. Sam Hill and family returned Saturday from a visit to Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sims and family are among the number in Colorado.
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Sam Hill
Oklahoma
J. A. Sims
Colorado
Will Davis and Raymond Leslie Visit City Last Saturday
Will Davis and Raymond Leslie of Eliasville were in the city last Saturday, stopping by local venues and meeting residents during their brief stay.
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Will Davis
Raymond Leslie
Eliasville
Local Notes On Visits and Travel In Graham Area
Mrs. S. E. Harris visits her daughter Mrs. Edgar McLendon. W. A. Ribble recovers from typhoid fever. Fred Kidney returns from North Dakota after months away. C. P. Hutchison and family depart for a week of camping at Llano. Sam Ligon of Loving community visits Graham on business.
Local Egg Prices Favor Infertile Over Fertile Stock
A local dealer says infertile eggs fetch several cents more per dozen than fertile eggs. The note urges removing roosters from flocks to ensure infertile eggs and reflects market pricing.
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Swat
Business Visitors and Shoppers Return to Graham
Mr. H. B. Padgett and family were in Graham on Monday for business. Mr. Irby Rhodes of the Alexander reports in the market buying a full line of goods. Harris Jones of Fort Worth visited his cousin Mitchell McLendon this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Padgett
Graham
Mr. Irby Rhodes
The
Alexander
Harris Jones
Fort Worth
Mitchell McLendon
Smiths Welcome Daughter Born July 31
Mr and Mrs E H Smith announce the birth of a daughter on July 31 in a local hospital. The family, including proud grandparents, requests quiet congratulations and well wishes.
Stephens Family Trades In Graham Saturday
Mr. H. H. Stephens and family of Indian Mound were seen trading in Graham on Saturday, reflecting a local outing and commerce activity.
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H. H. Stephens
Indian Mound
Graham
Local Visitors Reported Around Graham Leader Staff
Mrs E K Criswell of Colorado Springs visits Graham Leader staff after a week away. County Tax Collector Edgar Steele returns from Tioga to his duties. C H Smith sells his stake in Shamrock Motor Company to Cornish and Bates. Mr and Mrs W H Kennedy and daughter Faye visit Wichita Falls this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Steele
Tioga
C. H. Smith
The
Shamrock Motor Company
Cornish and Bates
W. H. Kennedy
Miss Faye
Wichita Falls
Local visitors and guests noted in Luling and nearby
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 Corbett in Caddo
Mrs. Willie Riggs and her daughter Virginia Ellen visited Mrs. Riggs' sister Mrs. Leo Corbett in Caddo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Riggs
Virginia Ellen
Mrs. Riggs
Mrs
Leo Corbett
Caddo
Mrs Davis Attends Camp Meeting During Davis Mountains Visit
Mrs. L. M. Davis left last week for a visit to the Davis mountains and attended the big camp meeting as part of the trip.
John Ware Survives Truck Wreck After Missed Culvert
John Ware escaped serious injury after a truck he rode in flipped over when it failed to clear a culvert Monday night. He suffered a cut from shattered windshield glass and minor bruises but remained unhurt beyond those injuries.
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John Ware
Pauline Bloodworth and Frances Farmer Visit Olney Hosts
Pauline Bloodworth and Frances Farmer of Olney are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Bloodworth
Frances Farmer
Olney
Mrs. Earl Gilbert
Pleasant caller subscribes to The Leader in Markley
Mr. P. A. Keenum of Markley visited the office on Monday and subscribed for The Leader newspaper. He was a cordial visitor and expressed interest in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Keenum of
Markley
Mrs. Nash and mother vacationing in Fayetville
Mrs. Lloyd Nash and her mother Mrs. Sutton of Austin Texas are spending the summer in Fayetville Arkansas as a family getaway and residence period during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Nash
Sutton
Austin, Texas
Fayetville, Arkansas
Mr Ed Wood Covers Graham Grocery Boss Absence
Mr Ed Wood works for the Graham Grocery Company this week to fill in during the absence of Mr Gobel Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wood
The
Graham Grocery Company
Gobel Reese
Mrs W M Miller Heads to Oklahoma for Medicine Park Visit
Mrs W M Miller left Sunday for a trip to Oklahoma and plans to spend part of her vacation at Medicine Park.
Smiths Return From Oklahoma Trip Delighted by Sulphur Water
Mr and Mrs Jim Smith and their son returned from a trip to Oklahoma last week. Jim was delighted with the fine Sulphur water.
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Jim Smith and Son
Oklahoma
Jim
Wichita Falls Judge Jo W. Akin Visits for District Court
Judge Jo W. Akin of Wichita Falls arrived this week for legal matters in the 90th district court.
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Jo W. Akin
Wichita Falls
90Th District Court
Canon Leaves Morrison Company for Thornton Home
Mr. W. F. Canon, long with the John E. Morrison Company, moved last week to his former hometown of Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Canon
John E. Morrison Company
Thornton
Wootten Brothers Visit Goree Father
Mr J B Wootten of Grenada Mississippi visited his brother J G Wootten last week They also saw their father at Goree the first of this month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wootten
Grenada
Missippi
J. G. Wootten
Goree
Mrs. George Singletary Leaves Altus After Visit
Mrs. George Singletary and her young son of Altus Oklahoma departed for 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
Wilson Family Heads South For Visit By Car
Mr and Mrs F E Wilson and daughter Dell left Friday for Jacksonville Comanche and Brownwood in their car for a family visit.
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F. E. Wilson
Miss Dell
Jacksonville
Comanche
Brownwood
Miss Fanine Dowdle Returns From New York Summer
Miss Fanine Dowdle came back 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
Fowler Returns Home After Visit with Brother
Mr. Dick Fowler of Galveston returns Sunday to his home after a pleasant visit with his brother R. F. Fowler. Mr. Fowler is with the customs service in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Fowler
Galveston
R. F. Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Customs Service
Marrying Parson Joins Grieve and Leach in Jacksboro
Rev. G. W. Black performed the marriage at his South Elm street home on Tuesday afternoon uniting Mr. Richard Grieve and Miss Iva Leach of Jacksboro in a simple ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Black
South Elm Street
Richard Grieve
Iva Leach
Jacksboro
Mayes Brothers Travel to California This Week
Henry and DeLacy Mayes headed west this week to California with uncertainty about their route possibly via Medicine Park. The Leader notes the travelers' names and destination while omitting further travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Henry
DeLacy Mayes
California
Medicine Park
Judge Erwin and Daughters Head South for Brownsville trip
Judge R. E. Erwin and his daughters Mrs. Wilson and Miss Katherine Erwin departed Monday by car for 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 dept Quicks Action Prevents Grass Fire Disaster
The Shawnee addition fire crew rushed Sunday afternoon and stopped a grass fire from reaching a fence and garage. Their rapid response prevented a potentially disastrous blaze caused by a careless discarded match.
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Shawnee Addition
25th Anniversary of Olney Baptist Church Highlighted
Rev G W Black attended Olney on Sunday for the churches 25th anniversary. He delivered a sharp address at 10 o clock on Young County Baptists history with focus on Olney church. Dr J D Sandefer of Abilene and Rev G W Black led the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Black
Olney
Baptist Church
Young County Baptists
J. D. Sandefer
Abilene
Civic League Meeting at Shawnee Park August 13
Ladies of the Graham civic league are urged to attend a Monday afternoon meeting at Shawnee Park on August 13 at 4 30. The group has contributed to the park this season and the park serves as a playground for children and a stroll for adults, deserving citizen appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Shawnee Park
Graham
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
Richard P. Grieve and Miss Iva Leach, D. Cole and Miss Mary Estelle Rasor, R. C. Graham and Miss Eunice Miller, Clayton Young and Miss Bertha Hargrave received marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard P. Grieve
Iva Leach
D. Cole
Mary Estelle Rasor
R. C. Graham
Eunice Miller
Clayton Young
Bertha Hargrave
Despondent Roberts Travels Texas After School Closes
Spencer Mayes Earl Hutchings and Albert Roberts appear unsettled by recent events. Roberts grew despondent after school closed and traveled across Texas. A teacher visiting friends was seen in higher spirits, while the post office handles more mail for Earl and Spencer following two young ladies' vacation departures.
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Spencer Mayes
Earl Hutchings
Albert Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Texas
Post Office
Earl and
Spencer
Episcopal Services Planned At Local Church
The Rev Mr Stedman will conduct services at the Episcopal church Sunday August 12. Everyone invited to attend. Mrs Voules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stedman
Episcopal Church
Voules
Young County Fair Seeks Exhibits To Shine
Local organizers urge residents and groups to submit entries for the county fair. They seek a wide range of displays from crafts to farm produce to boost the event’s standing among county fairs nationwide.
Produce Company Buys Hides and Eggs in Olney
Mr A A Johnson of the Graham Hide and Produce Company bought 5300 pounds of hides in Olney last week. He notes many fertile eggs are wasted and suggests killing or pinning roosters until next winter. About one case of eggs in thirty dozen is good, with half ruined before reaching town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Johnson
Graham Hide and Produce Company
Olney
Mineral Wells Visit By Mr and Mrs Kramer Ends Day
Mr and Mrs M O Kramer visited Mineral Wells yesterday enjoying a brief outing together in the town.
Parsons Couple Tour Mineral Wells Yesterday
Mr and Mrs Charles Parsons traveled to Mineral Wells yesterday to visit the city and explore local sights during a short trip.
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Charles Parsons
Buick Presents 1924 Models With Power and Economy
Buick announces 1924 models featuring fourteen new body styles and significant improvements in power, control and economy. Local manager Mr McMurtry says the changes are evolutionary, consistent with twenty years of Buick engineering, and invites the public to view the display on East Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick Company
McMurtry
Buick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mina Taylor
Mr. T. T. Garrett
Mrs. Wheeler Blaxton
Rogers, Arkansas
Walter Baldwin
City
Mr. S.M. Lamons and
Fern Robertson of
Mrs. Goebel Reese
Eastland
Jas. Porter
Lester Graves
Bridgeport
J. W. McLendon
Sam Ragland
J. C. Fowler
J. C. Jr
Rollie Voules
J. Taack
Orth
Margaret
D. G. Vick of
R. E. Bryant
Farmersville
Mrs. E. F. Compton
Hot Springs, Arkansas
S. E. Harris
Edgar McLendon
W. A. Ribble
Fred Kidney
North Dakota
C. P. Hutchison
Llano
Sam Ligon
Loving Community
E. H. Smith
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
M. O. Kramer
Studebaker
O. B
W. B
Oder
Oilbert Motor Company
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