Populist Challenge in 1894 County Elections
In 1894 Young County faced a high tide of Populism with a full county and state ticket contest. Democrats prevailed in November, with N. J. Timmons as judge and others elected. Subsequent years saw violence, floods, fires, and a 1896 vote that led to county prohibition and a dry status maintained since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
N. J. Timmons
John C. Kay
A. T. Gay
H. C. Williams
W. M. Matthews
Jnc. A. Dixon
C. P. Benson
Graham
Coon
Joe Robinson
Fort Worth
Graham Court House
Rock Creek
H. A. McComber
George Farmer
McComber
Farmer
Stray bay horse found near Eliasville in W P Stinson pasture
A bay horse about ten to twelve years old and fifteen hands high is in W P Stinson's pasture two miles north of Eliasville after landing on its left shoulder. The owner may recover by paying for this notice.
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W. P. Stinson
Eliasville
Prayer Meeting Program Led by Mrs. Z A Hudson
Christian Endeavor program lists a prayer meeting focused on missionary essentials II with Mrs Z A Hudson as prayer leader. Includes missionary items and prayers after each item, special music on why when and how and who by J W Akin, followed by song Mizpah and a scripture lesson from Eph 6 10 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Z. A. Hudson
J. W. Akin
Vivian Oil seeks deeper drill in Graham Oklahoma
E D Clark of Bartletsville, manager for Vivian Oil, left for Oklahoma and Missouri to push the Corbett tract well beyond 1900 feet. The firm initially planned 2000 feet or until paying oil or gas is found, with concerns over cost and the viability of deeper sands and the town of Graham relying on rail deliveries for field development.
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E. D. Clark
Bartletsville
Oklahoma
Vivian Oil Company
Corbett
Cedar Creek
Stephens County
Missouri
Clark
Graham
The Bawler-out at the Opera House Next Saturday
Forest Hal sey presents the three reel drama The Bawler-out at the opera house scheduled for next Saturday night.
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Forest Halsey
Opera House
Forest Talsey
Bill Ratilff Held on Church Fire Charge in Fort Worth
Bill Ratilff remains in custody after habeas corpus denial in Fort Worth where he is held on bail awaiting trial for the alleged arson of the First Baptist Church.
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Bill Ratilff
First Baptist
Fort Worth
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting in August Discusses Medical Missions
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met August 2 with Mrs May Bryan as leader. topics covered medical missions and Bible references about blessings, healing in prayer, and Christ's work. Mrs Garrett led the Foreign Mission lesson. Next meeting is the first Thursday in September, with The Bowler-out by Forest Hal.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid
May Bryan
Garrett
Citation by Publication in Texas Court for Land Dispute
The State of Texas issues a publication citation to summon multiple defendants and unknown heirs in Young County to appear at the September 1913 District Court in Graham. The suit seeks title and possession of land described as T. E. & L. Co Survey No. 610, with damages claimed at 3000 dollars. The notice references a murder trial of Leo M. Frank in Atlanta.
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State OF
Texas
Young County
Nannie Hickman
Lucy McKinley
W. M. Beckner
Sarah T. Morton
J. H. McKinley
E. W. Fry
J. L. Vaughan
Graham
30Th Judicial District
District Court
A. D
State of Texas
Young
Sallie Ann Wash
S. E
Citation by publication summons multiple defendants in Texas suit
The petition in Young County Texas seeks title and possession of 280 acres of land described from the Rohus and McMullen surveys. Plaintiffs Eddleman Bros. Saddlery sue Wilson Cook et al for unlawful entry and damages of 3000 dollars plus costs. next term set for September 1913.
Real Estate and Exchange Office Notice
Public notice states J. R. Jameson and E. S. Graham will operate a joint Real Estate and Exchange business from the Graham Land Office. They offer services for any sized land parcels with strict commission basics and welcome friends, patrons, and prospective customers. A desk and free writing material are available for convenience.
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Graham Land Office
E. S. Graham
Notice of Final Account in Young County Texas
Notice by publication to creditors and interested parties in the estate of Dike Herrington guardian Norman temporary administrator. Court to hear final account and discharge October term 1913 at Grah am Court House. Witness D D Casenbary Clerk August 2 1913.
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State OF
Texas
Young
Co. A
Norman
Dike Herrington
Graham
D. D. Casenbary
Theounty
Young County
S.S
Ourt
Young Co
Tex
Wm. Johnson
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West
MecComber
Salt Creek
Fish Creek
J. D. Short
Graham Butcher
R. Jeffery
Morrison, Street & Co
Presbyterian
Kerrville
Texas Presbyterian
Lone Star State
R. E. Vinson
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Presbyterians of
Leo M. Frank
National
Atlanta
Georgia
Mary Phagan
J. L. Woods
Abstract McPhaill
R. G. McPhaill
Wilson Cook
W. H. Cook
R. W. Millhollan
M. W. Cook
B. W. Millhollan
Calvin Millhollan
J. W. Cook
J. F. Killibrew
C. H. Rushing
G. W. Beard
R. W. W. Millhollan
J. F. Killebrew
R. W. Milholan
R. W. Mikhollan
C. H. Rush
R. W. Milchollan
A. Rohus
A. McMullen
Rohus
N. B. Hine
Stamford Marble Works
W. E. Baker
J. R. Jameson
C. W. Hinson
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