22 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
1
No new developments alter the tense war situation with Germany. Germany denies altering submarine warfare while the United States readies action if an overt act occurs. America notes belligerent cargoes move, and Wilson is empowered to act, with many backing the President as the nation clings to peace for another week.
Major General Frederick Funston died suddenly on Monday in San Antonio from heart arterial hardening. His body was sent to San Francisco for interment beside his eldest son at the Presidio military cemetery. Funston, a Kansas native, commanded the largest American troop presence since the Civil War and led notable actions in the Spanish American War including the capture of Aguinaldo. He became a general in 1914 at Vera Cruz and led the Southern Department for years. Pershing is slated to succeed him.
A short description highlights novel house dress options in gingham and percale with contrasting darker chambray at collar cuffs and pockets. The March pattern issue offers a wide variety for selection.
Word reached Throckmorton that Pope Allen died Tuesday night at his Elbert area home after months of paralysis. Son of D and Mrs Allen, longtime Elbert settlers, he joined the Methodist church two years ago. Burial was at Newcastle on Wednesday.
Figures issued in New York last week show nearly 18 million men could be drafted at once. There are 21,071,076 men aged eighteen to forty five, with 17,606,000 fit for service in extreme need. The standing army totals 105,993 officers and men.
Returns from last Saturday's vote in Justice Precinct No 1 show the measure to add penalties to the stock law failed by nine votes. precinct officials report a close result and indicate no further action at this time.
Esq. W. J. Hughes from Eliasville said I. S. Lacey is recovering from pneumonia and now able to be up part of the time. Mrs. Golden, previously dangerously ill with pneumonia, is also recovering. Hughes came with G. W. Pratt and Jack Grane thany.
The county judge announces no more bounty payments for scalps after the second Monday in March due to funds constraints, awaiting state appropriation likely in May or June. Also, a new gas well near Willow Pond south of Mineral Wells yielded gas at about 1000 feet with an estimated flow of 10,000,000 cubic feet daily, Graford Herald reports.
The Baptist ladies gathered Thursday at 3 o'clock. Mrs Jeffery led a scriptural lesson on Building for the Kingdom from the 4th chapter of John. Mrs Southall conducted an study from Royal Service with topics on training school development and church growth. Eighteen ladies answered roll call with religious news items.
A. B. Daniel and family relocated from Loving to Newcastle to manage the Imperial Hotel. They bring hotel experience and familiarity with local needs, and are well known to many residents who should support their new venture in the mining town. Wishing them success.
The Graham post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending February 20 1917. Names include Irene Whitecotton J O Elliott D E Jangi Cox and Fred Huffman. Postmaster N B S Farmer urges those receiving letters to say advertised to claim them.
J B Norris Jr made a business trip to Haskell during the latter part of the week, returning with plans for future dealings and meetings already arranged.
We thank kind friends and Gra ham residents for kindness shown during our wife and mother’s sickness and death. Special thanks to those who worked faithfully with her. May God bless you and watch over you through the night. W. F. Campbell and children.
The nineteen year old Tom Fitzgerald was found dead with a gunshot wound in a plum thicket near Brazos River. His horse was at the lot gate and a search party recovered the body. Fuller Dozier, a neighbor boy, was arrested and jailed after an examining trial before Squire Brewton.
The Holt ranch gas well production is estimated at 7,000,000 feet. Operators abandon new-well plans and resume drilling using an eight-inch pipe inside the ten-inch casing to control gas supply while pursuing oil at a reasonable depth.
The Graford Herald reports revised gas well facts on the Holt ranch. After installing an eight inch casing and closing the initial flow, drillers continued for days and hit a second, stronger gas flow. They estimate the first flow at two million feet and the second at more than twice that amount.
Shawnee Camp Fire girls joined by guardian Miss Agnes Craig honorary member Mr Moss and guest Miss Flannigan spent a Saturday hike exploring hills and caves. The highlight was Miss Flannigan discovering and shooting a large snake while the group later headed home after their picnic.
R Y Black now of Moran Texas sends a renewal to The Leader. In his letter he expresses love for Graham and her people and hopes for a future reunion with them.
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