Texas Leads With 18 Lynchings in 1922 Report
The Tuskee Normal and Industrial Institute records show Texas had 18 lynchings in 1922, the highest by state, with Georgia 11 and Mississippi 9. Of the 57 total, 51 were Black, 6 white. 30 victims were taken by lawmen, 13 from jails, 17 from officers outside jails.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Texas
Georgia
Mississippi
Record and Research Department
Tuskee Normal and Industrial Institute
Florida
Arkansas
Louisiana
Alabama
Tenessee
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Misses Hudson Host Elegant Four Course Luncheon
Misses Mary and Marjorie Hudson entertained guests at a holiday luncheon featuring a four course menu from grapefruit to grape Charlotte Russe and fruit cake. Table decor included a red pepper centerpiece, ferns, and red candles. Place cards named Annie Morrison and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Marjorie Hudson
Annie Lucile Morrison
Tella Belle Touchstone
Elizabeth Touchstone
Gerda Miers
Catherine Craig
Louise Graham
Eloise Morrison
Marietta Jordan
Faye Jordan
Lucy Morris
Evelyn Moellendick
Mrs. Finley Scruggs
Boswell Preaches at First Baptist in Graham
Rev. W. D. Boswell of Olney preached Sunday night at the First Baptist church. He is a former pastor here and is welcomed by many friends who attend in a full house. Boswell joked he invited himself to preach, and Graham always enjoys his sermons.
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W. D. Boswell
Olney
First Baptist Church
Brother Boswell
The
Baptist Church
Graham
Eliasville Oil Field Opens New Year With Activity
Eliasville oil field starts the year with rapid drilling across the Stephens county line into Young county. Several rigs from Douglas and Brown leases prepare for February activity while Eliasville Petroleum Company leads new deep-well development. Cycles of gusher activity and plans by Scott York Snowden McSweeney Moore Chapman Silkwood mark a potentially strong year for the Eliasville pool.
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Eliasville
Young County
Stephens County
Young
Douglas and Brown
Eliasville Petroleum Company, Inc
California
Brown-Douglas
Horace Nix
J. W. Chambers
Eliasville Pool Syndicate
Scott & York
Douglas
Snowden & McSweeney
Moore & Chapman
Silkwood Drilling Company
Chautauqua Club Meets Wednesday in 1922
The Chautauqua Club met on December 27, 1922 with seven members present due to the Christmas season. Mrs Dowdle presided in the absence of four officers. Elizabeth Touchstone presented Chaplin’s Raindrop Prelude. Mrs Bennett led a memory contest. twenty-two new books were added to the library.
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Chautauqua Club
Frank Ford
John Dowdle
Clark
Dowdle
Elizabeth Touchstone
Chaplin
Harry Bennett
Eliasville Plans Real Brass Band to Begin Thursday
Eliasville will organize a brass band and orchestra at a meeting Thursday night at Odd Fellows Hall. George St Peter, former leader on the U S S George Washington, leads the push with local musicians ready to join, including Hugh Cunningham and Bob Souter among others, hoping concerts will attract locals and visitors alike.
Tailor H O Willenberg Moves to Graham
H O Willenberg of Decatur Texas moves to Graham and buys out the Guaranty Tailor shop. He will relocate to the building on West Fourth street formerly Dolman Barber shop. He has six years of positive reputation among Decatur business men.
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H. O. Willenberg
Decatur
Texas
Graham
Guaranty Tailor Shop
West Fourth Street
Dolman
Mr. Willenberg
Taylor's 30th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Young County
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Taylor celebrated their thirtieth anniversary on Christmas day. The couple, longtime residents of Young County after moving from Parker County, hosted a feast. Dr. C. O. Hess and family, Mrs. M. E. Hess, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. McCrumb of Graham, and Mrs. Edney attended the dinner.
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John M. Taylor
Aylor
Young County
Parker County
Mrs Cheney Hosts New Year Party in Fort Worth
Mrs M C Cheney entertained at her home Saturday night honoring her sister Miss Helen Booth and guest Miss Dorothy Barber of Fort Worth. Tables for forty two set, high scores to Miss Dorothy Barber and Fern Robertson, refreshments served, paper streamers and favors added festive mood with Brunswick Grand providing music.
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Helen Booth
Dorothy Barber
Ft. Worth
M. C. Cheney
Fern Robertson
American Legion Urges Members to Attend January Meeting
All members of the American Legion are urged to be present at the next regular meeting on Monday night January 8 at 7 30 at K P Hall. Business of importance relative to local Post.
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American Legion
K. P. Hall
Fireproof Paper Chimney Raises French Curiosity
A paper chimney about fifty feet tall in France is claimed to be perfectly fireproof, attracting interest as an engineering oddity and testing material limits.
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France
Ruptured Friends Visit Graham For Buckley Truss Demo
Mr Buckley the rupture specialist comes to Graham on January 8 and 9 at the Corner Drug Store offering a patented automatic truss with free consultation and literature. He cites testimonials and claims relief after years of failure with other trusses and notes many cured persons over 60 and 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Graham
J. W. Buckley
Groner renews Graham Leader subscription after Dallas visit
W. C. Groner of Loving renewed his Graham Leader subscription in Graham on Monday. He had just visited his son Frank Groner in Dallas and enjoyed his time in the city.
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W. C. Groner
Loving
Graham
Graham Leader
Frank Groner
Dallas
Reverend G W Black Hails Newcastle Baptists Meeting
Rev G W Black reports a successful Baptist Fifth Sunday gathering in Newcastle praising the hospitality of Newcastle people and noting a cordial, well attended event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Black
Newcastle
Brother Black
Sailor Merriam Taylor Returns Home for Holidays
Merriam Taylor, son of Mr and Mrs S P Taylor, is home from San Diego to spend the holidays. He serves in the U S Navy and will visit his brother John Taylor in Dallas on his return.
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Merriam Taylor
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Monte Carlo
Erich von Stroheim
John Gilbert
Calvert’s Valley
Monte Cristo
Tery
Charles
Buck) Jones
San Juan
of Western Pictures
Hudson
Mid
Kansas
M. G. Cheney
Orter
Carter Products
RADIO
Willard “B
Graham Storage Battery CO
Willard Storage Batteries
North Oak Street
Ind
Walker Hotel
Nance
Rogers
H. V. Gattis
Electric Boot and Shoe Shop
Kerry Crome
Max Laube
West 4Th Street
Tidwell Bldg
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