Local Elections Announce Court and County Races
A list of candidates for numerous county and district offices includes Judge Ocie Speer for Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals, J. L. Franklin for State Comptroller, E. W. Fry for Representative, J. W. Akin and Edgar Scurry for District Judge, Leslie Humphrey for District Attorney, and multiple candidates for sheriff, clerk, treasurer, tax official posts, commissioners, and public weigher across Precincts 1 2 4 and 7. The slate also names incumbents and challengers for county roles such as judge, superintendent, attorney, clerk, and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals
Ocie Speer
J. W. Akin
Edgar Scurry
30Th Judicial District
Leslie Humphrey
R. B. Humphrey
W. P. Stinson
J. W. Jackson
B. W. King
A. L. Brantley
C. F. Marshall
C. H. Brown
Mal M. Wallace
J.S. Munsey
W. J
Will) Jennings
C. W
Lum) Hinson
W. A
Pick) Campbell
J. L. Graves
A. F. Stewart
J. C. Casbury
Rube Loftin
F. M. Burkett
I. B. Padgett
J. C. Owen
M. P. McCracken
L. H
Bud) Harris
W. A. Fraser
C. Rutledge Rutherford
J. E. Parsons
Henry Groves
W. E. Crim
Henry G. Fiie
J. L. Vaughan
R. L
Uncle Bob) Williams
G. D. Hinson
F. M. Berry
John A. Brown H
W. Ratcliff
Joe T. Carter
G. W. Lanier
A. B. Daniel
Market Prices For Livestock And Poultry At Graham
Market prices listed for hens, turkeys, fryers, roosters, guineas, old tom turkeys, bakers, ducks, butter, eggs, and hides in Graham. Price ranges given per pound or each, with green and dry hides, subject to market changes without notice. Egg market noted as very unsatisfactory and rapidly declining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. B. Graham
Graham Fire Department Water Fight on July Fourth
The Graham Fire Department plans a water fight and drill for July 4 with two teams and a prize for the winners. The event aims to entertain a large crowd after the picnic program at the grounds, showcasing a capable department for its size in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Fire Department
Graham
Texas
Meeting at Graham Court House on July 11 for disease prevention farming plans
A public notice invites men and women to a 2 p.m. gathering at Graham Court House on Saturday July 11 to discuss preventing disease spread and advanced farming methods. Participants include farmers teachers doctors and lawyers. Bring cream to Sam Dowdle for 18 cents a pound butter fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Graham
Sam Dowdle
Confederate Veterans to Elect Officers July 1914
Young County Camp Confederate Veterans will meet on the first Saturday of July 1914 in regular session to elect officers for the ensuing year. Rev Gaines B Hall pastor of the Presbyterian Church will address the veterans and the public, especially the Daughters of the Confederacy, is invited. Herron Adit signs as adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Camp
Confederate Veterans
Sion
Gaines B. Hall
The
Presbyterian Church
Daughters of the Confederacy
Herron
Adit
General basket picnic at Graham on July 4
A Graham event under the W. O. W. and W. C. invites all, especially Camps and Groves, with families. A class initiation of the W. O. W. will be held that day. Full program details appear in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
W. C
Hope for Conservation Bills Move in Congress
Secretary of the Interior Lane and Representative Henry urged adding five conservation bills to the House program after consultations with President Wilson. The measures include the radium act and the Alaskan coal sands bill, with public land states awaiting action and a possible Democratic caucus decision to push them forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Lane
Henry
House
Wilson
Puble Landis
Congress
Bargain Offer From Gus Wickland In Graham
Gus Wickland offers a binder and dry hand plow for sale or trade at a low price. He invites serious buyers to contact him at Route 2 Box 44 in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wickland
Rt. 2
Graham
Pony in harness with idling pace identified
The note mentions a pony about 14 1 2 hands brought in with a halting trot described as idling and "badidie" in harness. Mabry & Sons offer payment for the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notitto
Mabry & Sons
Johnson Magnet for Second Senate Term in Clay County
The Henrietta Independent notes Senator W. A. Johnson of Memphis Texas visited Wednesday, campaigning for a second term. It praises his active legis lative record including the pool hall local option bill and predicts a large victory in Clay and surrounding counties, citing his stance on prohibition education rural credits and humane state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Johnson
Memphis
Texas
Senate
Johnson
Clay County
Austin
Panhandle
Hall County
Henrietta
Constable Sale News and Claflin Co Fails Across Nation
A Texas notice reports a July 7 sale in Young County to satisfy a $78.75 judgment against H. P. Akers. Separate state and national items describe the collapse of the H. B. Claflin Company and related reorganizations, with losses estimated around $30 million and widespread bank and merchant impact nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Scuttler
College Heights
Graham
H. P. Akers
D. G. Vick
United States
Revelvers
H. B. Claflin Company
New York
John Claflin
H. B. Claflin Co
United Dry Goods Company
Vom
J. P. Morgan & Co
Claflin Satenests
Associated Merchants Company
Claflin
Dry Goods and
Associated Merchants Companies
Ina
Catlin
Texas
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J. L. Franklin
99Th Dist
E. W. Fry
Bell Telephone Service
Telegraph
O.b
Masonic Hall
Market Report
Weer
Kauai
Graam
Ers
Hope For Conservation
Stravel
J. A. Martin
R. L. Reed & CO
Constable’s Sale
State OF Texas
Young
Justice Court of
Young County
Wm. Johnson
Constable, Précinent No
Young Co. Tex
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