Erath County Man Charged With Killing Family
F M Snow of Erath County confessed to killing his wife and her mother and later burning their bodies He had previously admitted shooting and decapitating his stepson Bernie Connally 16 The inquest ruled all three deaths were caused by rifle shots Snow is jailed in Tarant County awaiting trial The killings occurred November 27 in the Selden community nine miles east of Stephenville
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Stephenville
F. M. Snow
Erath County
S. A. Old
Bernie Connally
Justice of the Peace
J. S. Watson
B. E. Cook
Connally
Selden
Tarrant County
Texas
A Christmas Entertainment At Shawnee School
Annie Lee Marshall reports a Shawnee school program titled A Christmas Entertainment featuring first graders spelling Christmas aloud and a dreamland play. Middle and intermediate students present readings songs and Mother Goose characters in a morning show with Santa Claus Jr. and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lee Marshall
Shawnee
Pretty Polly
Naughty Dick
Bill
Santa Claus, Jr
Santa, Jr
John
Dreamland
Mother Goose
Jack the Giant Killer
Fat Man
Bombay
Van Dyke Literary Society Elects Officers
The Van Dyke Literary Society met on Tuesday December 8 and elected Frances Vaughn as president Lucille Eddleman as vice president Tommie Allen as secretary Agnes Mayes as sergeant at arms Mattie Queen Price as critic Lena Taylor as reporter and Della Collier as monitor The program included a roll call on the president of the United States and work he did Origins of Thanksgiving and personal essays by members on Thanksgiving values and stories
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
van Dyke Literary Society
Frances Vaughn
Lucille Eddleman
Tommie Allen
Agnes Mayes
Mattie Queen Price
Lena Taylor
Della Collier
Monitor
Roll Call
United States
Frances Vaughan
Annie Margaret Gilmer
Ola Mae Graham
Lucille Eddleman, Taylor
Fern Hodge
Smith Eades Wedding Quiet ceremony in Palo Pinto
A quiet wedding joined Frank Eades and Clara Belle Smith Saturday at the bride’s parents home. Rev W E Harrell officiated the hymn shod ceremony. The couple reside at the Berwood Apartments in Mineral Wells after a short reception with immediate relatives and a few friends. The bride is daughter of Dr and Mrs R H Smith of Palo Pinto. The groom, a Palo Pinto native, works for Whatley Maddox Motor Co in Mineral Wells.
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R. H. Smith
Frank Eades
Clara Belle Smith
W. E. Harrell
Methodist Church
Palo Pinto
Texas University
Whatley- Maddox Motor Co
Mineral Wells
Berwood
Palo Pinto Star
Gloria Swanson Stars in Stage Struck at Paramount
Gloria Swanson appears in Stage Struck produced by Allan Dwan from Frank R. Adams story. She plays an abused waitress in a river town who decides to pursue acting after meeting Orme Wilson played by Lawrence Gray. Swanson performs at the National Theatre Monday and Tuesday December 21 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Allan Dwan
Frank R. Adams
Gloria Swanson
National Theatre
Middle West
Lawrence Gray
Orme Wilson
Card of Thanks and Update on Graham Mill Injury
A group expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes after a death, naming families and sending blessings. The note also reports FE R. Acock, injured when flour fell on him at Graham Mill and Elevator Co, was released from hospital Monday and thanks Graham residents for support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. R. Acock
Graham Mill and Elevator Company
Leader
Graham
Letter From W C Groner Addresses Health In Texas
A note from W C Groner of Loving Texas says he has not enjoyed good health this fall after passing four score years. Friends hope he regains strength soon.
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W. C. Groner
Loving
Texas
Mrs Bert Anderson Visits Austin Relative
Mrs. Bert Anderson of Austin visits her mother Mrs. W B MeJimsey who has been ill for some time. The family reports Mrs MeJimsey is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Anderson
Austin
W. 8. MeJimsey
United Charities and Good Fellow Drive Planned
The United Charities and Good Fellow drive will be made on Monday December 21. It calls for a liberal contribution from everyone to raise funds for the year’s work.
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United Charities and Good Fellow
Purist critic targets the word eats while food is meant
A critic questions the usage of eats for food and suggests drinks as a more accurate term. The remark ignites debate on language precision in culinary writing and menu labeling. The exchange underscores how wording can shape reader expectations and dining culture.
Speak Well of Everybody and Build a Broad Audience
The saying urges public virtue by praising others to attract followers. It cautions that constant griping isolates the speaker and shrinks their audience. Effort to uplift others is framed as the path to wider respect and influence.
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Gripe
Senior Epworth League Program and County Agent Note
The Senior Epworth League schedules a December 20 1925 program with talks on identifying Christian service by Fannie Ragland Glen Stegall Jessie Reagan and Marguerite Campbell followed by a business meeting. Secretary T T George cites Harrison County county agents and agricultural board praise and urges reinstatement noting agents are worth their cost and support for Chamber of Commerce efforts.
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Epworth League
Fannie Ragland
Glen Stegall
Jessie Reagan
Christian
Marguerite Campbell
T. T. George
Harrison County
Agricultural Board
George
Chamber of Commerce
Floy T Phillips joins Texas Tech College orchestra
Floy Tom Phillips son of Mr and Mrs H Phillips attends Texas Tech College at Lubbock and earns his way by playing with the college orchestra. He previously played in the DeMolay Band in Graham last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Tom Phillips
8. H. Phillips
Texas Tech College
Lubbock
Fine DeMolay
Graham
Greatest Sale on Coats Dresses and Furs Starts December 18
Street and Co announces a year and season sale running December 18 to 24 featuring coats dresses and furs with discounts across the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street & CO
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G. W. Carmack
Lee Carmack
Ruth Carmack
G. D. Mayes
Lee Mayes
A. R. Robinson
L. H. Kemp
Newt Hamrick
J. L. Smith
South Bend
Rawleigh
Graam
W. T. Rawleigh CO
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Texas St. Meat Market
Lip
Tennessee St
Frank Atcheson
Lesage Motor CO. le
Tom Swain
Chandler Heights
Phil Smith
Gaham
Blk. 7
Shawnee Addition
Plum Street
W. E. Stepp
Monroe Production Co
E. St
Phone McFarlane
Bettie Meclan
Graham Insurance Agency
Young
Costello Brothers
W. C. McGrew
S. W. Phone
Ramsey Nursery
W.c.spivey
John Harty
Huffstuttle
J. W. Harty
M. E. Reedy
City Drug Store
Guaranty Abstract CO
W. G. Mobley
First National Bank
Graham, Texas
Ramsey Drug Go
Arkansas
Colorado
Swift’s Jewel
Graham Supreme
van Camps
Campbell
van Camp
Old Postoffice Building
Maxwell House Coffee
McCloud's Cash Grocery
East Side Square
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