Picnic and Barbecue for Camp Creek and Bitter Creek
A joint picnic and barbecue is planned for the Camp Creek and Bitter Creek communities on July 17 at Gray's gin on Bitter Creek. Fore noon talks may cover education or the Farmers Union. Candidates are invited to announce themselves in the afternoon. Des Gras Com. R. F. Smith W. H. Stephens invite all to attend.
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Camp Creek
Bitter Creek
Gray’s Gin
Farmers Union
Afernoon
Des Gras
Com
R. F. Smith
W.H. Stephens
Dixie Minstrels Deliver Rare Treat At Curt House
A Wednesday night minstrel show by the Dixie Minstrels directed by Chas. Roltare drew a mixed older audience to the Curt House. The troupe from the Woodert band of Graham performed for a benefit. Despite less than a week of practice, the performers delivered lively routines, with some using Samboes and nahs as part of the act. Roltare, praised as a capable trainer, billed himself as the originator of the Originalities in the programs.
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Mabry, Short & Company
Graham
Mabry
Short’s
Chas
Roltare
Woodert
Barbecue A Success on the Fourth
A large crowd of 6000 to 7000 attended the Fourth of July barbecue. The event ran smoothly with excellent order and featured patriotic music by the Woodmen and True Bands. Appreciation is extended to the Loving and Graford B B teams for the game and to all who managed and hosted the grounds and activities. C. W. Jounson, Manager.
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Graford B. B
Knights
C. W. Jounson
Mgr
Komo Picnic Promises Big Speaker and Local Band
The Komo people plan a picnic on the 11th with a large speaker system to entertain attendees. They have hired the Eliasville Band to provide music for the occasion.
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Eliasville Band
Georgian Man Arrested for Georgia Murder Charge
Sheriff M A Wallace captured a man living near Graham, posing as John Johnson, who admitted he was John Lewis wanted for murder in Colquitt County Georgia. The suspect waived examination, was remanded to jail pending Georgia authorities, and Wallace telegraphed for extradition. A $200 reward from Georgia governors exists, and the sheriff earns public commendation.
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M. A. Wallace
John Johnson
Graham
Georgia
John Lewis
Colquitt County
Wallace
Lewis
Stand
A Snakey Day Near Farmer
Near Farmer in this county W W Buchanan killed a large rattler in his front yard. His daughter found another coiled rattler in the parlor and killed it. Soon after his youngest daughter was bitten by a snake but the doctor said no serious harm followed. The day was not good for snakes.
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W. W. Buchanan
Farmer
Base Ball Excursion Rates to Fort Worth and Dallas
Excursion rates listed for baseball fans. To Fort Worth and return on Sunday July 8th is $1.50, and to Dallas and return the same day is $3.00. Train will wait at Fort Worth until 6:00 p.m. for passeng ers to witness the ball game. J. D. Gilfillan, Agent.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
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John B. Stetson
Hamilton Brown
Hamilton Carhartt
Ferguson, McKiney
Bell
The
Dixie Minstrels
Roy D. Golston
Sherif Wallace
Young County
J. D. Gilfillan
Agt
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