Robinson Case Called in 92nd District Court
Large crowds attended the Jim Robinson trial for the killing of his father near Jean on October 6 1923 Judge W F Schenck ordered the case to proceed and jurors were selected After testimony began Olin Robinson testified detailing the shooting sequence with the father and son at the Studebaker gate The defense led by Elbert Robinson portrayed the father as abusive and volatility within the family but the prosecution pressed the murder charge The trial expected to reach a verdict by Friday evening or Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Robinson
Jean
W. F. Schenck
Robinson
Schenck
S. E. Golden
Murray
W. R. Stafford
Graham
R. K. Pounds
Markley
Homer Graham
Olney
J. W. Heard
Proffitt
H. L. Shahan
J. B. Hulse
Newcastle
J. R. Womack
Spring Creek
Kim McCharen
Eliasville
A. C. Speer
I. N. Berry
Bunger
J. W. Padgett
Olin Robinson
M. C. Robinson
Arley Robinson
Studebaker
Elbert
Jim
Padgett
Cooper
Elbert Robinson
Herron City Men Suffer Minor Injuries in Culvert Turnover
R F Randall and Rock Leake of Herron City escaped serious harm after a Ford veered into a ditch north of Graham. Return trip from Burkburnett where Leake had tended a sick boy, they were blinded by an oncoming car and could not see the culvert in time. Extricated by passersby, they reached home the next day with minor bruises and a damaged vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Randall
Rock Leake
Herron City
Graham
Burkburnett
Leake
New Books For Public Library
The Graham Public Library reports a successful year with 1296 books borrowed during 50 open days from 8 to 6. The Chautauqua Club runs the library and aims to double reading to 2592 next year. New titles received January 5 include Tarzan and the Golden Lion, The Boy Scouts in the Rockies, and Three Girls from School. The library opens Saturdays 3 to 6 PM and seeks to serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Public Library
Chautauqua Club
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Herbert Carter
L. T
Announcement Party Honors Miss Mary Martin at Martin Home
Mrs W W Martin and Miss Allie Schlittler hosted a party for Mary Martin who will wed Whitmire on January 20 1924 The event featured a radio concert program readings a Romance in Song and a romance contest with a cut glass perfume bottle prize Flowers and gifts delighted the bride to be Thirty five guests enjoyed angel food cake and ice cream with assistance from Mrs Neely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Martin
Allie Schlittler
Martin
Mary Martin
Geo. W. Miller
Oil Belt
Mr. Whitmire
Will Johnson
Miss Martin
Merle Neely
Billie Lou Martin
Mrs. Neely
Music Club Holds Regular Meeting at Methodist Church
The Graham Music Club met Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist Church league room with about twenty five members and visitors. Officers for the year were elected January 2 led by President Mrs. W Z Allen. program directed by Mrs. John B Rhea included Scandinavian music pieces and a round table comparing Scandinavian, French and German schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Music Club
Methodist Church
M. G. Cheney
John B. Rhea
Scandinavia
W. E. Simpson
Kjerulf
Mesdames
C. E. Beavers
G. M. Applegate
Grace Morley
Anitra
Greig
Julian Stepp
Lassen
R. A. Duncan
Sinding
Eugenia Carlton
W. Z. Allen
Wright Wilson
Bladen Garrett
F. C. Fay
Nat Price
Frances Roberts
Kruegel
Uncle Ben Eubanks Suffering After Major Operation
Uncle Ben Eubanks underwent a very serious operation at a local sanitarium on Monday morning and is reported as doing as well as could be expected. He is a pioneer settler in the county’s southern part and owns a ranch there. Ed Parsons, an old neighbor, is staying with him at the sanitarium as friends and family hope for a speedy recovery. He is uncle to Mrs. R. M. Williams Mrs. C. L. Pickard and Mrs. Kate Lowrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Eubanks
Ed Parsons
R. M. Williams
C. L. Pickard
Kate Lowrance
Christian Endeavor Rally in Graham at Presbyterian Church
Wichita district president Mr. Van H. Thompson leads a Christian Endeavor rally at the Presbyterian Church in Graham on Tuesday night January 22 at 7 30 p m. Endeavorers past and present are urged to attend and show loyal support for the district's plans this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
van H. Thompson
Wichita
Graham
C. E
Presbyterian Church
Good Samaritan degree scheduled at Masonic Lodge
The Good Samaritan degree will be given in the Masonic Lodge hall January 25 at 7 15 o clock. The wives widows mothers sisters and daughters of Royal Arch Masons are eligible to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Royal Arch Masons
Philathea Class Pie Market at Morrison Furniture Store
The Philathea Class plans a pie market at John E. Morrison Furniture Store next Saturday. They invite friends and the other young people to visit the market during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
John E. Morrison Furniture
Announcements Add Names and Tax Receipt Reminder
Several new names are listed in the announcement column as the political year advances. Voters must obtain proper credentials from the tax collector before February 1, with January 31 the deadline to secure a poll tax receipt for the year.
Farmers Demonstration On Culling Poultry
County Agent A. L. Robertson and a district agent cull poultry flocks in recent days. They culled Aut Bills, Rush Bills, and C. L. Burton in Loving County, noting Rhode Island Reds White Wyandottes and White Rocks. Fort Worth Fat Stock Show to feature Burton’s pen. George F. Crawford writes on the poultry business for The Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Robertson
C. L. Burton
Rhode Island
Burton
Fort Worth
George F. Crawford
Crawford
Geo. F. Crawford
Mutual Oil Co
Graham
Texas
Robertson
Murray Items Highlight Growth and School Spirit
Murray steady growth with Raywell No 1 oil excitement and new shops. Local school under Misses Wilkinson and Mrs Robinson reports 77 pupils, rising enrollment. Basketball teams, senior boys and girls, opened season with Murray defeating Tonk Valley. community events include a box supper for the school and a well attended singing at Mr Moreland's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Raywell No. 1
Etna
Lucille Wilkinson
A. R. Robinson
Tonk Valley
Murray and
Graham
Warren
J. E. Moreland
R. D. Tyra
Marrs
Newcastle
E. E. Price
Murray Boys
Clarence Taylor
Joe Golden
Sunshine
Lucille Wilkinsoft
Bachelor’s Hall
Attempt To Wreck Graham Grocery Suspected Fire and Gas Attack
Deak Matthews noticed a flickering light at Graham Grocery on the east side of the square and alerted owner Harris. An intruder entered from the rear by lifting a shed roof, hooked gas near the floor, and tore a stove from its connection causing gas to escape. A potential explosion was averted. no motive stated and nothing missing. Police are investigating with no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deak Matthews
Graham Grocery Company
Harris
Norman G Burnett Receives West Point Appointment
Norman G Burnett received notice from Congressman Guvin Williams that he had been appointed to West Point after applying months ago and taking the examination. He is the son of F G Burnett of the Como community and has studied at Graham High School for three years. He is set to report to West Point near the start of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Burnett
Guvin Williams
West Point
Norman
F. G. Burnett
Como
Graham High School
Mrs Nancy Wood Dies Pioneer of Young County
Mrs. Nancy Wood died January 1 1924 at her daughter Mrs Larry Pratt’s home after illness since the flu in 1923. Born April 6 1853 in Camden County Missouri she moved to Texas in 1879 and settled west of Eliasville. She leaves daughter Mrs Pratt four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Larry Pratt
Wood
Camden County
Missouri
G. C. Wood
Pratt
Texas
Eliasville
Nancy
Clark Crossing
Ellie Lankford Gillman
Iva
Preston Pratt
Episcopal Bishop Moore to Lead Dallas Service Monday
Bishop T Moore of Dallas will conduct services at the Episcopal Church at 7 30 p m Monday January 21 Everyone is invited to attend the service at the church in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Moore
Dallas
Episcopal Church
Mrs E. E. Allen Returns to Dallas After Visit
Mrs. E. E. Allen of Dallas returns home Sunday after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs. Leslie Scott in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Allen
Dallas
Leslie Scott
Local notes on ranch life and coming cotton crop
The report mentions Mr. C. E. Donnell upgrading his ranch home and Mr. L. E. Shifflett building a new residence in Murray for schooling. Farmers are busy with work and expect a record cotton harvest this season. Reporter signs off with a light closing remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Donnell
Murray
L. E. Shifflett
Bond election fails to carry in Young County
Unofficial count from Young County road bond election shows 1425 for and 985 against with several boxes undisclosed. Two thirds required to pass, the outcome likely failed by over 200 votes as remaining boxes may shift results. canvass delayed while boxes return within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Farmer
Miller Bend
Bitter Creek
Rabitt Creek
Commissioners’ Court
South Bend
Burger MO
Markley
Newcastle
Raila Chas
Eliasville
Piibanes
OG Aid Casks
Connor Creek
IEEE
Uascsitennetiazes Ees
Indian Mound
Missionary Society Hears Our Spanish Speaking Neighbors
The Missionary Society of the First Christian Church met on Thursday January 10 with Mrs C Faunt Le Roy leading Our Spanish Speaking Neighbors as the afternoon theme A Hidden Answer contest featured rival teams led by Mrs George Miller and Mrs Horace Tidwell Ora Mae Martin introduced impersonators spotlighting workers in Mexico Porto Rico Buenos Aires San Antonio Ascuncion Paraguay and the U C M S school the Mexican Christian Institute and Colegio Morales Each speaker traced the work joys needs and benefits of closer cooperation among the congregation The gathering closed with Mizpah benediction and refreshments in the basement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the
First Christian Church
C. Faunt le Roy
George Miller
Horace Tidwell
Ora Mae Martin
Division One
Class party for Mrs Fawks Francis music pupils
Mrs Fawks Francis hosted a Saturday afternoon class party for her younger music students from 3 to 6 pm. The rooms were festively decorated with Christmas and New Year motifs. Games included a fishing pond offering useful gifts. In the dining room Lois Babb served punch and cake to Louise Millican Wilda Mae Lorene Martin Dorothy Baker Sylvian May Lucille Johnson Marguerite Fawks Mary Francis Cantrell Al Rose LeSage Hetty Schuster Josephine Casburn and Edna Gay Phillips.
Redders Visit Olney This Week
Mr and Mrs Wm J Redders are visiting Olney this week, adding local social time to their travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Redders
Olney
Also Mentioned on This Page
92Nd District
Good Samaritan
Norman G. Burnett
Nancy Wood
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