Union Passenger Depot Nears Completion in Graham
Frank Green of T. S. Leak Construction completed work on the union passenger station through Graham. C. V. Milholland of Wichita Falls and Southern railway expects to finish next week unless weather interferes. The brick building, about $30,000, includes separate white and negro waiting rooms, a large ticket office, baggage room, in front platform, and a modern heating system with hot water.
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Frank Green
T. S. Leak Construction Company
Chicago
Union
C. V. Milholland
Wichita Falls and Southern Railway
Millholland
Leader
Green
Milholland
Graham
Union Station
Chautauqua Club Elects Officers
Chautauqua elected officers at a January 24 meeting hosted by Mrs. Chas Hinson. New roles include President Mrs. John Dowdle and First Vice President Mrs. Gary Smith, with several other officers and delegates named. Miss Eloise Morrison performed a piano piece by MacDowell. The hostess offered sandwiches olives and hot tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Smith
Chautauqua
Chas. Hinson
John Dowdle
W. J. Lassiter
Eargle
E. H. Morrison
Moellindick
Shawnee Low 7th Wins U S Flag Presentation
Captain F B Ebbert of the Anti Saloon League spoke last week and gave a large United States flag to the Shawnee grade with the most attendees at the lecture. Tickets were distributed by pupils and collected at the door. the low seventh grade accepted the gift, presented by Rev. T E Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Ebbert
Anti-Saloon League
United States
T. E. Bowman
Deputy Sheriff John Casey Witnesses in Breckenridge
Deputy Sheriff John Casey appeared as a witness this week in Breckenridge facing an ongoing matter. The appearance highlights Casey’s role in local proceedings and the community’s ongoing legal matters in the town.
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John Casey
Breckenridge
News Notes From Sheriff's Office Raiders Still Near Oil City
Sheriff Cambern Deputies Cooper and Dodgen and County Attorney John B. Rhea raided a still south of Oil City last Friday. The still and equipment were destroyed and whiskey seized. Three men fled unseen beneath a bluff as shots were fired. Saturday they raided a poker game in South Bend arresting two men and another for possessing liquor. Two women were jailed on vagrancy charges. A South Bend man was jailed on a drunken charge. The department has recovered some stolen cars recently.
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Cambern
Cooper
Dodgen
John B. Rhea
Oil City
Sheriff's Office
South Bend
Rhea
Sheriff's Department
Shawnee Golf Club Plans Great Day Next Wednesday
The Shawnee golf club aims for a big event next Wednesday February 7 after recent rains. Members split into Reds and Blues with a previous meet ending in a dinner for the winners. The club lists member divisions and ratings ahead of the day.
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Shawnee Golf Club
Reds and Blues
M. K. Graham
J. E. Evans
W. D. Norman
W. A. Morris
C. W. Johnson
Joe Frantz
F. Branard
Tom Price
G. E. Beavers
G. Howard
M. Larmour
John Roach
C. Deats
F. Scruggs
J. R. O'Connell
D. E. Stimson
M. Burkett
E. 8
Graham
L. F. Mallow
F. C
Jack Street
Rex Theatre Plans Front Remodel and Week Program
The Rex Theatre announced an early remodel of its show house to improve appearance and convenience. A versatile weekly program includes School Days on February 2 and 3, Ebb Tide on February 5 and 6, and In The Name Of The Law on February 7 and 8, with full details elsewhere in the issue.
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Rex Theatre
Stevenson
the Law
Big steer owned by Graham Packing roams city streets
A large steer belonging to the Graham Packing Company was ridden through the streets last Saturday by two young boys. The animal is used by the company for parades and promotional advertising, drawing notable attention from onlookers.
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Graham Packing Company
Packing Company
Graham's Water Supply Passes Highest Test
City council equipped with a water analysis lab ensures daily checks on purity. Water superintendent Jesse Tackett explains methods and welcomes public inspection at city hall. Dr Rutherford inspections of dairies markets and restaurants show compliance with sanitary rules.
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Graham
Indian Grave Found on Creek Near Fish Creek
A late 19th century Eliasville Journal note recalls locating an Indian grave on Graham land by Fish Creek. Farmers led by George White and Dr. Will Martin unearthed beads, brass earrings, a fancy bridle bit and a file, identifying the site as a Tonkawa resting place. The Tonkawa and nearby Comanche conflicts are recalled in local memory.
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Clear Fork
Graham Land
Fish Creek
Ike DeLong
New Domain
George White
Will Martin
Eliasville
Fort Griffin
Billie McCloud Dies After Severe Burns Accident
Little Billie McCloud died last night after being badly burned when he fell into a bucket of hot water left on the floor during play. He had been in critical condition for nearly three weeks, with family holdouts hoping for recovery. The body will be buried this afternoon in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Billie’ McCloud
Billie
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hunting trip returns for C W DeFreest and Wesley J
C W DeFreest and Wesley John son return from a Gulf Coast duck hunting trip. They report a great time shooting ducks and say they attended to business interests while away from Graham.
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C. W. DeFreest
Wesley Johnson
Gulf Coast
Graham
Good Rains Put Season in Ground for Spring Crops
The recent rains brought ample moisture and filled tanks as January rainfall neared four inches, the heaviest for the month since records began. Ground is ready for crops with wheat and oats to follow sowing. corn planting to arrive in about a month. County agents Robertson and Miss Smith offer assistance to farmers countywide.
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C. W. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
A. L. Robertson
Miss Smith
Court House
Rev E D Solomon To Address Class
The midwinter class of the East Ward public high seventh grade will hold graduation in the high school auditorium Saturday at 3 PM. Rev E D Solomon will deliver the address. About twenty five pupils will enter the new eighth grade with Miss Florence Ryan guiding the class. Public invited to attend.
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East Ward
Baptist Church
Cogdell
E. D. Solomon
Florence Ryan
Southwestern University
Good and Bad Oil News Last Week
West Texas oil men faced a weekend of mixed signals as a ten cent price rise and bad news from Austin dominated. The House committee backed a three percent gross production tax on crude, likely sparking a Senate fight, while local crude hovered around two dollars per barrel with price tiers by gravity.
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Austin
West Texas
House
Senate
Texas Company
Buffalo Bill serial to open at National Theatre
Buffalo Bill will begin as an eighteen episode serial at the National Theatre on February 16. The picture will run Fridays and Saturdays weekly. It is praised as one of the best serials now on show and its historical value is emphasized. Endorsements come from leading people in every community where shown.
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National Theatre
McLarmour
Local Fort Worth Postoffice Sets Thrify Record
Fort Worth Postoffice resumes note of thrift with over 36400 in Treasury Certificates sold in a short period this January. Postmaster Long notes he issued more than 36000 in the same span and would have surpassed the record if stock hadn’t sold out. Last year’s receipts rose versus the prior rush period and this month already shows the best performance since its promotion to second class status.
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Long
Fort Worth
Evangelist Brings 603 Messages in Baptist Revival
Rev. E. D. Solomon leads a daily Baptist revival at the church, delivering well received sermons described as teaching and highly engaging. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong direct singing, with quality performances despite sickness and bad weather. The meeting has run nearly two weeks with about thirty additions to the church and may continue past Sunday night. Morning services at 10 and nightly at 7:15 are urged for attendance.
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The
Baptist Church
E. D. Solomon
Armstrong
Riley Furniture Co Enlarges Quarters
The Riley Furniture Co on the west side of the square enlarges its space by leasing the brick building just south of its present site and will occupy both buildings. Manager Mr. Hunter says the new quarters will house new furniture while the present location will handle second hand items. The firm thanks patrons across the county and adjoining counties and invites customers to visit the enlarged store.
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Riley Furniture Company
Hunter
Graham
Tax Return Mandate Applies to All Filers This Year
Every individual with one thousand dollars net income or two thousand as head of household and any person with five thousand gross income must file a return for the year. Partnerships and corporations must also return. Penalties for late filing can reach up to one thousand dollars plus twenty five percent of the tax due.
McFarlane Seeks Farmer Input On Wildlife Law and State Issues
The Leader reports Representative W D McFarlane asking for farmer opinions on a proposed five year closed season for doves and quails in Young county plus fox trapping rules. He urges citizens to voice support via papers and direct contact, noting potential highway, prison reform, and public school relief legislation, with anticipated large state funding for Tech College and water surveys.
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W. D. McFarlane
Young County
McFarlane
Texas Technological College
West
Texas
Neff
Does Your Auto Have New Numbers Front and Rear
The tax collector’s office rushed to issue tax receipts and car numbers this week. About 4000 poll tax receipts were issued, about 1000 short of county residents old enough to vote. Only 2739 automobile licenses were issued by January 31. The sheriff warned February 1 would be too late to renew at town. Owners should buy numbers and apply them at home, as one car needing two numbers must have both.
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Steele
Sheriff’s Department
Meridian clergyman Bowman visits city leader of college
Rev. J. Hall Bowman of Meridian was in the city yesterday renewing friendships. Former pastor of the local Methodist church for four years he now serves as president of Meridian College.
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J. Hall Bowman
Meridian
Old Friends
Methodist Church
Meridian College
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Chautauqua Club
Shawnee Low
U. S
Sheriff’s Office
Jesse Tackett
Billie McCloud
Oeason
Buffalo Bill Coming
Star-Telegram
Treasury
Riley Furniture Co
M’farlane
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