Dempsey Retains World Champion Title in Shel bya Fight
Dempsey defeats Gibbons in a 15 round decision at Shelby Montana with no knockdowns. Attendance sparse for a 40 000 seat arena. Dempsey secured a $310 000 purse while Gibbons share likely minimal as gate receipts lagged behind past bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Gibbons
Dempsey
Gibbons
Graham
Shelby
Montana
Texas
James Dougherty
Philadelphia
Richard T. Burke
New Orleans
Sullivan
Kilrain
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Johnson
Willard
Carpentier
Graham Boys Seek Scout Organization Leader
Several Graham boys show interest in forming a Boy Scout camp and ask for a capable Scoutmaster. A letter to the editor requests help locating a good, active man to lead, promising benefits such as city cleanliness and safety at fires along with healthy recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Orgason
New Lights Add to Beauty of Graham Station
After bargaining among Secretary Walker of the Chamber of Commerce Bennett of Rock Island and Wood of Graham Light and Power the depot grounds are now lighted. Civic groups deserve credit for beautifying the depot with trees and grass. The improved surroundings give visitors a better memory of Graham. Such improvements take time and energy and ongoing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Bennett
Rock Island
Wood
Graham Light and Power Co
Graham
Halmack well expands output near Graham area
The Hall land Halmack Oil Company well, coming in last September, rose from 100 barrels daily to nearly 200 last week, with initial flow at 700 barrels. Other wells in the region include Gulf-Hockaday, proving steady though declining yields, while overall Young County activity wanes due to lower crude prices and pipeline take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halmack Oil Company
Hall Land
J. A .Ross
Graham
Gulf-Hockaday
Young County
Herron City
South Bend
Olney
W O Nelson Sentenced To 30 Months For Embezzlement
W O Nelson a former Graham banker was found guilty of embezzling bank funds and sentenced to 30 months in a federal penitentiary. He accepted the sentence and went to Fort Worth to join other prisoners bound for Leavenworth. He was charged jointly with Frank McDowell who was bank president at the time. McDowell owned a Wichita Falls women’s wear shop and did not appear at the term, his $7500 bond was forfeited and judgment nisi entered with bond set at $15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Nelson
Graham
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Worth
Leavenworth
Nelson
Frank McDowell
McDowell
Wichita Falls
Nisi
Judge Atwell
Breckenridge Beats Graham Amid Scoring Confusion
The Leader notes Breckenridge defeated Graham in a Tuesday game led by a home run from J. L. Warren. An adding machine malfunction prevented tally of Breckenridge runs. one source claimed fifteen runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Graham
J. L. Warren
John E Morrison Jr Interns at Cleveland City Hospital
John E Morrison Jr travels to Cleveland Ohio to undertake an internship at Cleveland City Hospital after passing the State Medical Board of Examiners in Austin Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Morrison, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland City Hospital
State Medical Board of Examiners
Austin
Fort Worth visitor G B Morris stays a few days
Fort Worth resident G B Morris is in town for a short stay, making a brief visit to the area and likely to meet acquaintances during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Morris of
Fort Worth
Ingleside Baptist Encampment Sees First Annual Close
The Ingleside Baptist Encampment near Orth Texas concluded its first annual session lasting ten days on the Ingleside Ranch of Mr. S. R. Jeffery and family. Evangelistic services were led by J. G. Winsett of Abilene with music by Hugh L. Hiett. Lectures came from leaders such as Sandefer Simmons College Hal Buckner Bell Balch Hunt and Mrs. Boona of Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingleside
E. M. Frances
America
J. G. Winsett
Abilene
Hugh L. Hiett
Texas
Sandefer
Simmons College
Hal Buckner
Boy Sues Wichita County Sheriff Over Arrest Abuse
B R Johnson through his father sues Sheriff Pat Murphy for $15,000 claiming wrongful arrest in June 1923. The 16 year old alleges he was jailed with hardened criminals, whipped and abused without legal authority, healing days after release. Actual damages sought: 10,000 and 5,000 punitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Johnson
W. W. Johnson
Pat Murphy
Wichita County
Freeman Hampton Oil Fields
Sheriff Murphy
C. E. Morrison
Archer County
New Fur Garment Firm Opens in Graham
Stewart and Kennedy announce a new Gents Fur nishing and Tailoring shop in Graham. W A Stewart and W H Kennedy, longtime Young County residents, will open once goods arrive. Stewart travels to Chicago to buy stock. return in ten days. aiming for July 15 opening on the west side of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Stewart and Kennedy
W. A. Stewart
W. H. Kennedy
Young County
Chicago
Bay
Threshing Continues as Harvest Reach Near Peak
The threshers are active nationwide with a brief rain delay last Saturday. By Monday, work resumed with good yields and most grain in the threshing progress. Farmers hold grain due to low prices, delaying sales.
Miller Hosts Graves Family Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Miller welcomed weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Graves and daughter Irene of Mineral Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Miller
J. K. Graves
Irene
Mineral Wells
Newcastle Suffering After Texas Storm Strike
A Texas storm last Saturday caused two deaths and many injuries with property losses exceeding 250000 dollars. In Young county Newcastle suffered the heaviest damage including bank plate glass damage, a ruined wall, four damaged roofs, and outbuildings damaged. Other areas north and east faced heavy losses and crops suffered though rain was light in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brady
Bangs
Young County
Newcastle
First State Bank
Graham
Tourist Park 15 Visited by Many People Each Week
Graham's Tourist Park continues to draw travelers with cool shade trees free gas water and lights and a genial keeper. This week registrations include J C Worley Bromide OK J H Rollins Snyder Claude Coop Storm Lake IA A Y Beverly Crowell J N Lewis Norman Lee F A Ireton Electra J C Matteson Dallas Harry Bernard OKC Raymond Will OKC C G Harrington Ardmore OK L G Gatewood Clayton NM Robert Laidlow Austin SC Tippie Electra Chas Cremyon St Louis MO and J B Julian Dallas. Some county residents visit the city and registered for the noon hour. Oversight prevented listing each car type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham’s
J. C. Worley
Bromide
Oklahoma
Lee Wheeler
J. H. Rollins
Snyder
Claude Coop
Storm Lake
Iowa
A. Y. Beverly
Crowell
J. N. Lewis
Norman Lee
F. A. Ireton
Electra
J. C. Matteson
Dallas
Harry Bernard
Oklahoma City
Raymond Will
C. G. Harrington
Ardmore
L. G. Gatewood
Clayton
New Mexico
Robert Laidlow
Austin
S. C. Tippie
Chas. Cremyon
St. Louis
Missouri
J. B. Julian
T. A. Parsons
Banger
O. S. Neve
Loving
Big Monday in Graham Draws Large Crowd
A huge crowd is expected in Graham on Monday July 9 as threshing ends across communities and crops remain promising. The Retail Merchants Association ran a trade campaign with a Red Bird Overland car to be awarded in August, using the same prize-giving plan as last Tuesday. Citizens are urged to invite friends from nearby counties to join the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Retail Merchants Association
Falls from hotel under construction injures worker at Rose- Myn
Henry Forest of the G. B. Johnson Hardware Company suffered painful bruises after a fall from the second story of the Rose- Myn Hotel under construction on the northeast corner of the square while stalling plumbing. His exact injuries are unclear but believed not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Forest
Rose- Myn
G. B. Johnson Hardware Company
Our Park Popular With All Tourists
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Claud Coop and son Moray of Storm Lake Iowa thanks C Y McDonald keeper of Shawnee Park and Graham Texas tourist park. The note praises the park as surpassing any in Texas and credits Graham with civic pride, well kept streets and fine schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Y. McDonald
Shawnee Park
C. Y. MacDonald
Graham
Texas
Claud Coop
Moray, Storm Lake
Iowa
Supreme Court rules oil leases taxed separately from land
Austin June 30 The Texas Supreme Court answered a Fort Worth Court of Civil Appeals certified question in Stephens County et al v Mid Kansas Oil and Gas Co that oil and gas leases are subject to separate taxation from land taxes. Justice Greenwood said leasing companies own lands and oil and gas as distinct interests and ownership carries burdens, affecting lease holders statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Fort Worth
Stephens County
Supreme Court
Greenwood
Fourth of July Quiet In Graham
The Fourth of July was very quiet in Graham with no major program. A few hundred attended the Eliasville picnic and rodeo while many businesses closed or opened partially. Eliasville hosted a well received celebration. weather was ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Eliasville
En campment at Engleside Ranch a success
Mr and Mrs S R Jeffery visited Graham yesterday. Mrs Jeffery praised the Baptist En campment at Engleside Ranch as a decided success from every viewpoint. The Leader carries a brief report and promises a fuller one next week. It was the first meeting and will be held annually hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Jeffery
Graham
Miss Mayes Finishes Four Year Course in Three at Baylor
Miss Bessie Mayes, recently home from Waco, will receive her A B degree from Baylor University at summer’s end after completing a four year program in three years. Her mother and brother George accompanied her and will stay in Waco for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Mayes
Waco
George
Mayes
Baylor University
Ten Thousand Attend Prize Distribution by Graham Merchants
The Retail Merchants Association of Graham held a prize distribution drawing for about 10 000 spectators. Winners received a Buick car a victrola a radio and a kitchen cabinet with tickets drawn by a committee from a large county crowd. The association will hold further prize events starting August with another Red Bird Overland car and monthly prizes drawing attendees from nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Downey
Jean
J. C. Akers
South Bend
T. R. Billingsley
Eliasville
W. R. Sheppard
Loving
W. W. Storm
Bunger
Gladys Turner
Herron City
Gladys McGaughey
Mary Louise Mayes
Graham
Maybelle Mayes
Mary Pearl Russell
J. A. Thompson
C. L. Brackeen
Mary Stewart
Alexander Company
Binnion
John E. Morrison Company
Retail Merchants Association
Young
Birthday Party for Johnnie Graham at 1116 East Third
Mr and Mrs Claud Graham hosted a birthday event at their home on East Third Street on July 3 from 5 30 to 6 30 in honor of their son Johnnie turning seven. Guests enjoyed lawn games and were treated to ice cream and cake after presents were displayed for listed youngsters and little girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Graham
East Third Street
Johnnie
Dewitt van Aresdale
Roy Ratcliff
Gene
Wayne
Gale Wignall
Charles
Howard Hamer
John Baily
Tom Claud Douglas
Johnnie Graham
Ruth Hamer
Thalia Claire Faulkner
Century Oil and Refining Co. chartered to replace Fay Petroleum
The Century Oil and Refining Co. succeeded Fay Petroleum and Refining Co. on the McCluskey lease near South Bend after two years of operation. Reorganized with a capital stock of 150000 dollars, incorporators are R. G. Pearson L. Z. Grace and T. B. Weningham. The firm aims for a top plant in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Oil and Refining Co
Fay Petroleum and Refining Co
McCluskey
South Bend
R. G. Pearson
L. Z. Grace
T. B. Weningham
Tent meeting directed by Dr C R Taylor and Rev Joe R Mayes
The tent meeting under the direction of Dr. C. R. Taylor and Rev. Joe R. Mayes began last Monday and is moving along fine. The meeting will continue all the week and probably longer. Brother Mayes is doing the preaching this week and the people are glad to have the opportunity to hear Joe as they call him. He was raised in this county and has many friends throughout the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Taylor
Joe R. Mayes
Brother Mayes
Joe
Ithe County
Mrs Belle Holcombe Visiting Relatives in Austin
Mrs Belle Holcombe mother of Mrs Geo W Miller is visiting relatives in Austin as her daughter travels for medical care and family matters in Texas capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Holcombe
Geo. W. Miller
Austin
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Scout Organization
Orth
Boy
HIGH
Retail Merchants Association of
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