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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
9
The Young County Commissioners' Court cut the county rate by two cents to 70 cents, producing a combined Graham rate of 3.95 dollars while the state rate rises to 75 cents. Residents in Graham pay 3.95 with state 0.75, county 0.70, city 1.50, and school 1.00, whereas others pay 1.45 plus local taxes if in a city.
The dry weather accelerates cotton opening in Graham with the first five bales arriving from T. L. Thigpen J. H. Shepard and H Valadez along with W. R. Shepard. Bales fetch about 21 cents and premiums reach 5000 for the first bale and 25 for the second.
The B W M U program meets at 10 o'clock on September 6, 1922 at the Graham church. The morning session features opening songs led by Mrs. R V Tidwell, prayers by Mrs C R Taylor, devotional readings by Mrs J S Marcell, and piano solos by Miss Lillie Mae Calvin. County president Mrs S R Jeffery outlines plans. The program includes faithfulness talks by Mrs Gibson and Mrs Williamson, character discussions with Mrs D C McClatchy and Mrs Robertson, and a session on faithfulness as a character requisite with several speakers. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by more songs, prayers, a talk on why I did not attend the missionary society, W M A work by Mrs E M Francis, a duets performance by Miss Dawson and Miss Scott, and discussions on World Problems led by Mrs Harris, Mrs Penix, and Mrs Ponder. Closing prayers by Mrs Francis.
No preaching services at the Methodist church on Sunday and Sunday night. Sunday School and Young People's services proceed as usual. Pastor T E Bowman leads revival at eRd Top.
A telegram from Dr. C. R. Taylor pastor of the Baptist church says he will reach Graham Saturday and lead regular services Sunday after a three week vacation.
The Rex Theatre opened last Saturday on the north side of the square in the former Russell Dry Goods Co. building. Manager J. G. Coleman, who owned the burned Majestic, moved to a better location and promises a first class show. The remodeled front and interior include a raised floor, electric fans, and a large rear power fan to circulate cool air.
W H Hawkins of Indian Mount told The Leader that his dog killed a strange armadillo in his yard at night. The animal had a masked shell making it hard to fight, died days later, and Hawkins also recalls a two headed snake his neighbors saw.
The grand jury will convene at Graham on Monday September 4 in conjunction with the full term of the district court. The list includes R. D. Jordan Eliasville J. J. Hagan Olney P. J. Klenk Olney R. E. Lynch Graham J. E. Dowdle Graham W. P. Stinson Graham I. Grantham Bunger W. A. Corbett South Bend E. N. McCluskey South Bend T. R. Bunger South Bend H. C. Wells Proffitt J. P. Hamilton Murray T. R. Coffield Newcastle D. F. Ford Loving A. J. Cantwell Jean and S. A. Stowe. The term will review shooting scrapes and whiskey cases.
Roy Jones and Miss Viola Pardue were married last week by Rev G W Black. The groom, son of Art Jones of Graham, was raised here and has many friends. The bride, from the Mount Pleasant area, is popular with her friends. The couple is receiving many congratulations.
Mrs. I. E. Carson and her young son I. E. Jr. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Burkett in Fort Worth. The child is a favorite of the Burketts, who would welcome him for frequent visits.
Judge W P Stinson spent last week in Throckmorton county with his party as the members fished. The judge was not well enough to fish himself and rested in the shade while the others pursued bass and perch along the river.
Finis resident John Crow visited the city today. Local witnesses reported his appearance at multiple downtown spots, drawing attention from residents and shopkeepers alike.
Edwin Ruff secretary of the North American Oil & Refining Corp praises Graham Fire Department for heroic work during a blaze near the Clapton Hotel. Chamber of Commerce funds about 800 dollars reflect local appreciation and support the department.
Buck Weaver former Young county deputy sheriff was indicted for assault to murder by the grand jury last spring. He was arrested in San Antonio and released on a $500 bond by a San Antonio judge. Weaver will face trial at Graham in September for the shooting of Chas Burton at Oil City last winter. Burton recovered. Weaver had earlier been bonded to await the grand jury, then disappeared until recently.
Miss Ella Pearle Wheat died in Memphis Texas last week and was buried here Monday. Funeral services were at the Methodist church conducted by her Memphis pastor. She was a Baptist church worker in Memphis and her pastor accompanied the remains. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Wheat former residents here.
E R Acock reports a letter from Brother C R Taylor about a vacation in North Carolina. Taylor says he is enjoying the trip but it rains heavily and he has attended several meetings in his native state.
Open season for doves starts September 1 with State Game Commissioner W W Boyd urging strict enforcement to prevent overharvest. Rules include licenses for nonresidents, daily dove limits of 15 and total possession cap of 75, and bans on traps nets dynamite or hunting before sunrise.
Interest in the Sunday School base ball league grows as the season nears its end. The Christians lead, followed by the Methodists and Baptists with good sportsmanship aside from umpire dissatisfaction in one game. Umpiring is hard to fill. the season should not be marred by controversy. Also notes Mr and Mrs J M Askew traveling to Oklahoma and Arkansas for a month.
M W Larmour, manager of the National Theatre, has installed beautiful decorations he made himself. The artworks line both sides of the theatre and are lit by electric lights behind the pictures, drawing favorable comment from patrons. He strives to provide the best entertainment and a comfortable, inviting environment.
In Weatherford on August 19 R A Voorheis sold a Jumbo watermelon weighing 103 pounds to G A Holland of Citizens National Bank for 20 dollars. The buyer was Joe Dickey of Calexico California and the express will add seven dollars, making a total of 27 dollars. The melon will be shown by a bank in Calexico. Voorheis has sold hundreds of Jumbo melons this season, but this one weighs over 100 pounds for the first time.
Havre Montana reports Cornelia Clack daughter of Mrs Phil Clack delighted audiences with a Sis Hopkins reading and a clever dolldence. The young performer, raised in the county, added charm to the afternoon program.
Dr. R. A. Duncan and family returned this week from a several week vacation in New Mexico. He brought back many ore specimens including gold silver and copper and shared views from the trip. He notes details beyond casual observers and has long been an observant traveler.
J. G. Wootten made a brief stop in Graham on a Denver to Kosse flight. He learned of the Kosse well and skipped Graham, continuing homeward. He arrives satisfied with the big Young County field.
Miss Allie Maude Bynum daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Bynum of South Oak Street has returned from Boulder Colorado where she has been in the university for the past term.
Mrs Agnes McEwin died at her home in Southview Addition last week after a period of failing health. The body was shipped to Chicago for burial. Her husband has been in the oil business locally for some time. Death was due to a hemorrhage of the lungs.
A. D. Stewart and W. A. Stewart with their families arrived home this week from an Oklahoma and Arkansas journey. Bill, who was snake bitten, stopped The Leader man to recount the trek. After treatment by a tensorial artist he is once more presentable and visiting friends.
Oil activity rises in Graham area with about 2500 barrels more produced in the past week. Herron pool leads Young county, followed by Bunger, South Bend fields, while new wells and deep tests show potential in the Herron district and surrounding sites. A mislabel corrected J. M. Askew to Askew Bros in Monroe Production Co report.
J. D. Ryus of Ketchikan Alaska arrives in Graham for the first time since 1891. His father built the town’s first brick building and the Ryus family in earlier days ran a drugstore known to old timers.
A De Molay Chapter for Graham boys will be organized at the Graham High School tonight. The degree team from Decatur will perform the work. Master Masons are urged to attend and support the effort. The event is open to sons of Masons and their chums.
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