Mrs J W Graves Celebrates 84th Birthday Family Reunion
Friday January 5 marked a high point in the life of Mrs. J. W. Graves as most of her children joined her for an 84th birthday celebration. Judge and Mrs P A Martin visited the next day, and relatives from Graham Bridgeport Fort Worth and Wichita Falls attended. Mrs. Graves, widow of Major J W Graves founder of the Graham Leader, has lived in Graham since 1876 and now resides with her daughter Mrs R J McCloud. The gathering showcased family joy and good health and underscored the value of reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Graves
P. A. Martin
Wichita Falls
R. J. McCloud
McCloud
W. L. Graves
Bridgeport
Roz Graves
Graham
B. R. Wagner
Amy
Fort Worth
W. W. Mulkey
Liberal Response By Subscribers Modernizing The Leader Mailing List
The Leader reports a strong subscriber response after statements were mailed. Many remittances have arrived and more are expected by publication. The paper thanks supporters for cooperation to improve issues this year and asks readers to report mailing label changes by February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Leader
Fire Escape Law Declared Unconstitutional
The Court of Criminal Appeals ruled the state fire escape law unconstitutional in the Tom Dockery case. The decision held that the legislature cannot delegate authority to officials such as the Fire Marshal to impose fire escape requirements on public buildings. Dockery's Waco hotel involved the disputed order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tom Dockery
McLennan County
Dockery
Waco
Sunday School Leads at Baptist Church in New Year
More than three hundred attendees at Sunday School last Sunday with an average of 294 for 1922. Pastor C R Taylor urges 400 next Sunday and invites all to morning and night services at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Spivey Visits Graham as Top Local Nursery Seller
W D Spivey, a prominent Young county businessman, visited Graham this week. He has sold more shade trees fruit trees and shrubbery than any other man in the county and is noted for timely work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Spivey
Graham
Mr. Spivey
Penn Cities McGarr 500 Barrel Well Progress Report
The Penn Cities-McGarr well on the Abernathy survey has been deepened to 2373 feet and is producing around 500 barrels of oil from 2323 to 2373 feet. Pomona Oil will drill an offset to the 2500 foot sand. Dudley Miller on the Herron survey will reach the sand this week. The McGarr extends the Herron pool southwest by about a quarter mile. Whitehead-Johnson No 1 near Graham is drilling rapidly, reaching about 1000 feet in six days. Carter-Rubenkoenig, eleven miles northeast of Graham, shows good progress with minor hole trouble. Kellogg Drilling Co. leads the operations. Overall, county-wide drilling advances satisfyingly with no sensational completions reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Cities
Kellogg Drilling Company
Lacewell-Dennis J R and Miss Lacewell wed in Graham
Dennis J. R. Lacewell and Miss Se Leta Lacewell married at the Baptist parsonage in Graham at 5 PM with Dr. C R Taylor officiating. The bride, a mathematics teacher at Jacksboro High School, will finish her term. The groom co-owns the Jacksboro Gazette and is a respected local figure. The couple returned to Jacksboro and received friends’ congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Dennis
Se Leta Lacewell
Jacksboro
Baptist Parsonage
C. R. Taylor
First Baptist Church of
Graham
F. H. Bowron
Edgar McLendon
Graham Leader
Miss Lacewell
Tennessee
Jacksboro Gazette
Visit by Vaughan Family From Hubbard
Mr and Mrs J C Vaughan and their son J T and grandson Stephen of Hubbard arrived for a visit. They traveled by car taking about ten hours to reach their relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Vaughan
J. T
Stephen
Hubbard
Fire department quickly douses two North City blazes
The McPhail house on North Oak street owned by Z. A. Hudson and occupied by M. E. Douglas caught fire after a report from H Bennett, an agent for Rock Island. Firemen arrived in three minutes and used a chemical tank to extinguish the blaze with minimal damage. Earlier that week a shed at Union Wagon yard on North Elm street burned out before fire crews arrived. Graham praises the department for its rapid response and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Oak Street
McPhail
Z. A. Hudson
M. E. Douglas
H. Bennett
Rock Island
Union Wagon Yard
North Elm Street
Graham
Habeas Corpus Sought in Ratcliff Hijacking Case
A C Ratcliff seeks habeas corpus as County Attorney Rhea and sheriff's deputies travel to Wichita Falls to present Ratcliff before Judge H R Wilson. Ratcliff is charged with hijacking T J Leland at Herron City on Armistice Day, taking cash from the restaurant. Leland identified Ratcliff by voice and recovered the money with help. A defaced twenty five cent piece and other evidence linked Ratcliff to the crime. he has been in the county jail since November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea
Wichita Falls
A. C. Ratcliff
H. R. Wilson
Ratcliff
T. J. Leland
Herron City
Leland
Civic Class Gets Real Information
Miss Arnie Barrett conducts a civic education method by taking students on inspection trips to city hall to gather first hand information on city government. City Secretary Wallace and City Engineer Nicolett provided the details, highlighting practical learning over routine coursework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnie Barrett
Wallace
Nicolett
Athletics for Girls in Young County
Teachers in Young County create the office of director of girl’s athletics and elect Miss Leah Cochran to lead. A field day program includes 50 and 75 yard dashes, potato race, basketball, tennis, volleyball, playground baseball, and a basketball throw. More details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Teachers’ Institute
Leah Cochran
Physicians Form Partnership In General Practice
Dr. H. C. Eargle and Dr. T. C. McCloud have formed a partnership for medicine and surgery and opened offices in the Morrison building over the Old Corner Drug Store. Eargle moved from Decatur and McCloud from Jermyn to Graham within recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Eargle
T. C. McCloud
Morrison
Dr. Eargle
Decatur
Dr. McCloud
Jermyn
Graham
Debating Society Organized at Graham High School
Before Christmas the Graham High School students formed a debating and declamation society. Officers elected were Floyd Lisle president, Talmadge Wright vice president, Juanita Jackson vice president, Vernon Couger secretary treasurer, Ira Wood critic. All pupils may join to support upcoming contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High School
Floyd Lisle
Talmadge Wright
Juanita Jackson
Vernon Couger
Ira Wood
Program Teachers Meeting in Loving January 26
A sectional meeting of the Young County Teachers Association will be held at the Loving Methodist church starting 8 o clock Friday evening January 26. Monthly meetings are planned through April with programs featuring local educators and topics on education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Teachers’ Association
Loving
Blanche Harte Smith
H. G. Secrest
Graham
O. T. Williams
Newcastle
H. H. Avants
Wedding of Lyle Skinner and Sadie Scott in Graham
A Graham morning wedding joined Lyle Skinner of Waco and Sadie Scott at J. J. Scott's home on East Third street. The ceremony was at 6 o'clock with Dr. C. tist church officiating before the couple departed for their future home in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Lyle Skinner
Waco
Sadie Scott
J. J. Scott
East Third Street
Miss Scott
C. R. Taylor
First Baptist Church
South Bend
Baylor University
Baylor
P. O. Cole Opens Cash Grocery and Market on West Side
P O Cole and T B Baldridge have bought the McLaughlin stock of groceries on the west side of Graham's square and opened the Cash Grocery and Market. Cole has served as Wichita Southern agent since the line reached Graham and Baldridge has ties to the company. Phinney remains in charge of the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Cole
T. B. Baldridge
McLaughlin
Mr. Cole
Wichita Southern
Graham
First National Elects Officers at Graham Bank
At the January 9 1923 annual meeting of First National Bank in Graham Texas directors were elected: E S Graham R E Lynch G P Stewart S Boyd Street H B Street P K Deats C C Bloodworth. Officers chosen include R E Lynch chairman E S Graham president S Boyd Street vice president P K Deats vice president G P Stewart cashier C C Bloodworth assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Graham
Texas
E. S. Graham
R E. Lynch
G. P. Stewart
S. Boyd Street
H. B. Street
P. K. Deats
C. C. Bloodworth
R. E. Lynch
Graham P. Stewart
T. O. Deats
Willis Stewart
Beckham National Bank
Stewart
Young County
Graham and
Sheriff Cambern Finds Nine Small Saws in County Jail
Last week the sheriff’s department recovered nine small saws hidden in the jail drain pipes. One was broken and the tools were tied together and replaced to avoid detection. A few days earlier cartridges were found. Authorities say jailed escapees are among the worst in years, with two little known suspects and one long-time hard to catch felon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Dennis Giles Dies After Brief Illness at Sanitarium
Dennis Giles died Saturday night after a brief illness with pneumonia at a local sanitarium. He and his brother were in town for school. he had been moved to a hospital and received care before passing away. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Dr. C. R. Taylor, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Giles
Oklahoma
Baptist Church
C. R. Taylor
Oak Grove
Paschall Sells Paris Tailors Consolidates Shops
H O Willenburg of Decatur and H N Evans of Graham buy Paschall’s interest in Paris Tailors and take over management. They also acquire Guaranty Tailor, consolidate both shops at the Paris stand near the square corner. Stepp remains with the business. guarantees on all work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Willenburg
Decatur
H. N. Evans
Graham
Ben Paschall
Paris Tailors
Guaranty Tailor
Stepp
Leader
Illness befalls Stoffers' baby girl in East Graham
The baby girl of Mr and Mrs Chris Stoffers is seriously ill at their home in East Graham. The report notes the family's concern and requests prayers and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Chris Stoffers
East Graham
JOTH SESSION OF LEGISLATURE OPENS WITH FIGHT OVER SPEAKER
The thirty eighth Texas Legislature opened in Austin on January 9 with the house called to order by Secretary of State S L Staples. A fight over the Speaker's position preceded the session. R E Seagler of Anderson defeated L Carpenter of Dallas for Speaker. Representative W D McFarlane plans to report on sessions while pushing a $3.5 million rural school aid bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
S. L. Staples
George Green
First Baptist Church of
R. E. Seagler
Anderson County
Lewis Carpenter
Dallas County
W. D. McFarlane
McFarlane
Firm Names Must Be Filed With Clerk
Under an act of the Thirty-Seventh Legislature all persons and firms not using their real names must file with the county clerk a full statement of owners and addresses. Changes in ownership must be recorded. Fines range from twenty five to one hundred dollars per offense, daily violations count separately. Published by request of the County Attorney to inform about the new law.
County boys basketball meet set for Graham January 27
State Interscholastic League rules require county champions to be decided by February 3 due to the district tournament February 8 to 10. A one dollar county tournament fee to fund the state event is due from each entering team, in addition to school enrollment fees. Graham proposed as site with coaches notified. final decision expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Dinsmore
Electra
Young County
Graham
W. A. Meyers
Tax Assessor Farl Gilbert Leads Tax Review
Tax Assessor Farl Gilbert started this week assessing this year s taxes with assistants Henry Groves from Olney and Will Davis from Eliasville. They work diligently and aim to finish promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl Gilbert
Henry Groves
Olney
Will Davis
Eliasville
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AT the Baptist Church
McGarr
Masonic Club
Graham Masonic Club
Frank Davidson
J. J. Dailey
L. F. Mallow
J. T. Rickman
Lion’s Club
Lacewell
Dennis
Mphail
Graham HI School
Scott-Skinner
West Side Square
First National
Cambern
Paris
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