Dempsey Keeps World Heavyweight Title in Gibbons Fight
Dempsey defeats Gibbons on points over fifteen rounds in Shelby Montana. Gate receipts fall short of expectations with Dempsey demanding a $310000 purse. Gibbons to receive a share only from over $300000. The arena held 40000 but only a few thousand showed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Gibbons
Dempsey
Gibbons
Graham
Sullivan
Kilrain
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Johnson
Willard
Carpentier
Boys Seek Scoutmaster to Start Local Boy Scout Troop
Graham boys show strong interest in forming a Boy Scout troop but lack a willing adult leader. A letter to the editor asks for a capable, active Scoutmaster to guide the group in civic effort, fire safety, and wholesome activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
New Lights Add to Beauty of Graham Station
After bargaining between Secretary Walker of the Chamber of Commerce Ben nett of the Rock Island and Wood of the Graham Light and Power Co the depot grounds are now lighted enhancing the new station’s appeal Civic groups deserve credit for beautifying the grounds with trees and grass The improved depot will leave visitors with a pleasant memory of Graham rather than weeds and weeds and thistles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Bennett
Rock Island
Wood
Graham Light and Power Co
Graham
Halmack well boosts flow to near 200 barrels last week
The Halmack Oil Company's Hall land well, coming in last September, rose to nearly 200 barrels per day last week after a period of decline. Located four miles southeast of Graham, it joined Gulf-Hockaday as active producers in the area amid a general slowdown in Young County drilling due to crude price cuts 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
Nelson Sentenced 30 Months for Bank Embezzlement
W O Nelson a former Graham banker was found guilty of embezzling bank funds and sentenced to 380 months in a federal penitentiary. He accepted the sentence and proceeded to Fort Worth to join other inmates bound for Leavenworth.
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 in Ball Game Notes
The Leader reports a Tuesday game between Breckenridge and Graham with J. L. Warren hitting the notable home run. A faulty adding machine prevented tabulation of Breckenridge’s runs, with rumors placing the score at fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Graham
J. L. Warren
John E Morrison Jr Completes Medical Board in Austin
John E Morrison Jr resident of Cleveland Ohio has passed the State Medical Board of Examiners in Austin Texas and is serving an internship at Cleveland City Hospital in Ohio.
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 Arrives for Short Stay
G B Morris of Fort Worth is in town for a brief visit, staying a few days to sightsee and meet contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Morris of
Fort Worth
Ingleside Baptist Encampment Closes After Successful Session
The Ingleside Baptist Encampment near Orth Texas concluded its first annual meeting after a ten day session on Ingleside Ranch owned by S. R. Jeffery family. Programs included B Y P U studies led by Miss Mary Terry and a Mission study class for thirty five ladies. Evangelistic services were led by J. G. Winsett with daily lectures from leading Texas Baptists including Sandefer Buckner Bell Balch Hunt Powers and Mrs Boona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingleside
E. M. Frances
America
J. G. Winsett
Abilene
Hugh L. Hiett
Texas
Sandefer
Simmons College
Hal Buckner
R. E. Bell
J. R. Balch
J. N .Hunt
C. L. Powers
Mrs. Boon
Brazil
Boy sues Wichita County Sheriff over wrongful arrest
B R Johnson, aided by his father, sues Sheriff Pat Murphy for 1923 arrest of the 16 year old in Freeman Hampton oil fields. Plaintiff alleges confinement with hardened criminals, unmerciful beating, and injuries from June 27 to 29 1923. Demands $10,000 actual and $5,000 punitive damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Johnson
W. W. Johnson
Pat Murphy
Wichita County
Freeman Hampton Oil Fields
Sheriff Murphy
New Graham Firm Stewart and Kennedy to Open
A new business house named Stewart and Kennedy Gents Fur nishing and Tailoring will open in Graham this month. W A Stewart and W H Kennedy, longtime Young County residents, will run the store on the west side of the square after goods arrive from markets. Stewart left for Chicago to purchase stock and expects to open by July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Stewart and Kennedy
W. A. Stewart
W. H. Kennedy
Young County
Chicago
Stewart
Threshing Season Presses On Amid Good Yields
Threshers stay busy nationwide as recent rains briefly interrupted work but field readiness returned by Monday. Yields are strong and much grain is already threshed though many farmers are storing grain due to low market prices.
Miller Hosts Weekend Visitors From Mineral Wells
Mr and Mrs Geo W Miller welcomed weekend guests Mr and Mrs J K Graves and their daughter Miss Irene of Mineral Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Miller
J. K. Graves
Irene
Mineral Wells
Newcastle Hit By Storm Leaves Town Damaged
Two deaths and several injuries were reported after a Saturday storm swept Texas towns. In Young county Newcastle suffered major damage to the First State bank, a dry goods store wall, four houses roofs, and outbuildings with crop losses and evictions of tall hail. Damages in the county exceed 10000 dollars. rainfall was light in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brady
Bangs
Young County
Newcastle
First State Bank
Graham
TOURIST PARK WELCOME DRAWS WEEKLY VISITORS
Graham's Tourist Park continues to attract travelers with shade, free gas water and lights and a genial keeper. This week registering guests include J C Worley Bromide Oklahoma Lee Wheeler Bromide Oklahoma J H Rollins Snyder Claude Coop Storm Lake Iowa and others. Some county residents also visited for the noon hour. An oversight left out counts of each car type in the report.
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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. Treton
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 Expected Crowds
A large crowd is anticipated in Graham on Monday July 9 as threshing finishes and crops stay good. Retail Merchants Association runs a new prize campaign giving away a Red Bird Overland car in August, mirroring last week’s promotion as crowds gather and residents invite neighbors from adjoining counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Retail Merchants Association
Construction fall injures Henry Forest at Roselyn Hotel site
Henry Forest injured after a fall from the second story of the Roselyn Hotel under construction on the square’s northeast corner. He works for G. B. Johnson Hardware Co and was stalling plumbing. His prognosis is uncertain but expected to improve soon.
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Henry Forest
Roselyn
G. B. Johnson Hardware Company
Our Park Popular With All Tourists
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Claud Coop of Storm Lake Iowa praise Shawnee Park keeper C Y McDonald for a pleasant Graham stay. They say the tourists park surpasses any in Texas and would suit a large city, noting Graham’s civic pride, well kept park, wide streets and fine schools.
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C. Y. McDonald
Shawnee Park
C. Y. MacDonald
Graham
Texas
Claud Coop
Moray
Storm Lake
Iowa
Supreme Court rules oil and gas leases taxed separately
Austin June 30 The Texas Supreme Court held that oil and gas leases are subject to taxation separate from land taxes in Stephens County et al v Mid Kansas Oil and Gas Company The decision written by Justice Greenwood states oil and gas are distinct ownership interests and will require levies on leases statewide, affecting many pending cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Fort Worth
Stephens County
Supreme Court
Greenwood
Fourth of July Quiet In Graham
The Fourth of July passed quietly in Graham with no major events. Hundreds attended the Eliasville picnic and rodeo while many businesses closed or opened briefly. the day was peaceful and the weather ideal for a summer outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Eliasville
First annual Baptist encampment closes at In gleside Ranch
Mr and Mrs S R Jeffery visited Graham yesterday and reported the Baptist Encampment at Ingleside Ranch as a decided success from every viewpoint. The Leader promises a fuller report next week, noting this was the first meeting and will be held annually hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Jeffery
Graham
Baylor student completes four year course in three years
Miss Bessie Mayes of Waco returned home with her mother and brother George after visiting. She will receive her A B degree from Baylor University at the close of the summer session having completed the four year course in three years through summer study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Mayes
Waco
George
Mayes
Baylor University
Ten Thousand Attend Prize Distribution in Graham
The Retail Merchants Association of Graham concluded a campaign by distributing prizes to about 10 000 attendees. Winners included a Buick car and other items with prizes donated by local businesses. the crowd selected a prize committee and ticket drawers from the crowd.
Birthday Party Honoring Johnnie Graham at 1116 East Third
Mr and Mrs Claud Graham hosted a birthday gathering at their home on July 3 from 5 30 to 6 30 p m for their son Johnnie s seventh birthday Entertainment included lawn games and display of gifts followed by ice cream and birthday cake served to a list of guests Dewitt Van Aresdale Roy Ratcliff Gene Wayne and Gale Wignall Charles and Howard Hamer John Baily Tom Claud Douglas Johnnie Graham and young ladies Ruth Hamer and Thalia Claire Faulkner
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 Receives State Charter
The Century Oil and Refining Co succeeds Fay Petroleum and Refining Co on the McCluskey lease near South Bend. Chartered last week with $150000 capital stock, incorporators are R. G. Pearson, L. Z. Grace and T. B. Weningham. The firm aims to build the region’s best plant.
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 led 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 started last Monday and progresses well. Mayes preaches this week and locals are glad for the chance to hear him known as Joe. he was raised in the county and has many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Taylor
Joe R. Mayes
Brother Mayes
Joe
Mrs Belle Holcombe Visiting Relatives in Austin
Mrs Belle Holcombe mother of Mrs Geo W Miller is visiting relatives in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Holcombe
Geo. W. Miller
Austin
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Boys
Scout Organization
Orth
Boy
HIGH
Retail Merchants Association of
J. B. Downey
Jean
J. C. Akers
T. R. Billingsley
W. R. Sheppard
W. W. Storm
Bunger
Gladys Turner
Gladys McGaughey
Mary Louise Mayes
Maybelle Mayes
Mary Pearl Russell
Buick
J. A. Thompson
C. L. Brackeen
Mary Stewart
Alexander Company
Binnion
John E. Morrison Company
Young
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