Esteemed citizen W A Stewart Sr dies at Graham
W A Stewart Sr known as Grandpa dies aged 88 after long care of family in Graham Texas He was born in Newton County Georgia in 1854 and moved to Navarro County Texas in 1880 He leaves thirteen children thirty three grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren Funeral was at his son's home and the body laid beside his wife in Dres den Navarro County Cumberland Presbyterian Church members The family reunion in October marked their last togetherness and his Christian life is remembered fondly by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stewart, Sr
W. A
Mr. Stewart
Newton County
Georgia
Texas
Navarro County
Sarah Elizabeth Douglass
A. F. Stewart
Lincoln
Arkansas
J. H. Stewart
Waxahachie
A. D. Stewart
Graham
W. A. Stewart
J. S. McCullough
Taiwan
Mexico
Stewart Meredith
McCloud
Oklahoma
R. E. Alexander
Waco
Callie Stowe
San Antonio
Dresden
Old Home Burying Ground
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Tragic Brazos drowning claims four local youths
Four young women died in the Brazos River near Graham on the Fourth of July. Lottie Anthony and Ruth Anthony, aged 20 and 18, and Gladys Davis and Reba Mae Davis, aged 21 and 18, drowned as a boat capsized while family members struggled to rescue them. The mother, Mrs. Davis, and son Guidell helped, with efforts continuing until all bodies were recovered. The community mourns as funeral services were held at the Methodist Church and the four will be buried in double graves at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Brazos River
Graham
Lottie
Ruth Anthony
W. N. Anthony
Gladys
Reba Mae Davis
J. Davis
Brazos
Davis
Anthony
Mrs. Davis
Reba Mae
Morrison Undertaking
John E. Morrison Company
Barrow- Warren
Methodist
Oak Grove
Graham Mill and Elevator Company to Enlarge Plant
The Graham Mill and Elevator Company plans a 20 ton per day ice capacity addition to its 30 ton daily plant. The extra unit will serve Graham and tributary points, aiming to cut manufacturing costs and offer better service with lower prices as the town and nearby area grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Mill and Elevator Company
Graham Mill & Elevator Company
Ice Machinery Company
Graham
Who Knows Mary Carney in Lawton Oklahoma 1921
A letter to the Leader from A Johnson of Lawton Oklahoma asks about Mary Carney who worked at Mothers' Dining Hall on the west side of the square in June 1921. Johnson says after the hall closed she kept house for a man whose wife died in July 1921 and he has information to help locate her. Send replies to box 442.
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A. Johnson
Lawton
Oklahoma
Mary Carney
Mothers
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Regular church services at North Oak tent location
The note invites all to regular church services next Sunday morning with Sunday School at 9 45 and preaching at 1 00. Aiming for 300 in Sunday School, it urges attendance despite hot weather. Night services are at the North Oak tent across the railroad, with everyone welcome to attend. c R Taylor Pastor.
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North Oak
C. R. Taylor
Death Claims J. F. Hamilton In Graham Community
J F Hamilton longtime Graham resident and president of Culam Indeperdest Telephone Company died after a brief illness following a trip to Gordon. He is survived by his wife six children Rosa Moore Anna Lyon Frances Bower John William Pearl and twelve grandchildren. Funeral plans were not fixed. burial likely in Graham tomorrow. He was a longtime Methodist and active in local business and community affairs.
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J. F. Hamilton
Gordon
Bismark Bower
Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Graham
Culam Indeperdest Telephone Company
Tie
Rosa Moore
Anna Lyon
Frances Bower
John
JITNTY DRIVER KILLED IN FRONT OF MAR TIN SANITARIUM
Oliver Jacks, a jitney driver, was shot and killed in a late evening confrontation in front of the old Martin Sanitarium last Friday about 7:30. Jim Smith surrendered to officers and posted a $10,000 bond. Four shots hit Jacks. His body was buried in Wichita Falls on Sunday.
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Oliver Jacks
Martin
Jim Smith
Jacks
Wichita Falls
Foster-Mahane y 3,000 Barrel Well Shines in Young County
A well six miles south of Graham in Young county, drilled by Foster & Company, now produces 3,000 barrels daily with 125 barrels per hour, and four million cubic feet of gas pressure. The 3,600-foot sand yields oil of 42 gravity, free of water, with strong storage due to overflow demand. Foster & Company own large holds in southern Young county and plan another drill near Ribble Survey. The nearby Harry Byrons well east of Bunger shows promise as casing work nears 3,900 feet, fueling optimism for the district.
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Fred B. Foster & Company
Mahaney
Graham
Young County
Texas Company
Foster & Company
Banger
Cheney & DeFreest
Ribble Survey
Foster
Bunger
Harry Byrons
Dyer Et. al
Whittenburg
Little Salt Creek Reunion Brings Out Two Thousand Old Settlers
The annual Little Salt Creek reunion at the Eichelberger ranch drew two thousand or more attendees from Graham and nearby counties. Free barbecue and ice water filled the grounds while speeches and music by the Olney band energized visitors despite hot weather. A planned Olney versus Jermyn baseball game was canceled for lack of ground space.
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Eichelberger Ranch
Young County
Archer
Jack
Eliasville
Olney
Jermyn
Mrs Jesse Tackett Undergoes Appendectomy at Griffin’s
Mrs Jesse Tackett underwent an operation yesterday at Griffin's Hospital for appendectomy. She tolerated the procedure well and, as of Thursday, is recovering as expected after increasingly troublesome attacks over the past year. Friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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Jesse Tackett
Griffin’s Hospital
Eliasville Two Day Picnic Draws Big Attendance
Eliasville hosted a two day picnic on July 3 and 4 drawing thousands, with large crowds on the final day. Speakers included C. W. Johnson, Judge W. P. Stinson, and Judge P. A. Martin, plus Senator Sebastian, and the Graham Concert Band provided music. The event featured no gambling and a wholesome, festive atmosphere with excursions from both north and south rail lines.
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Judge Stinson
Texas
Judge Martin
Graham
A. B. Casburn
Eliasville
Trade Excursion Through Graham Lunch On July 12
The Graham Chamber of Commerce receives a letter from a Wichita Falls Trade Excursion party of about 150 business men. They will be in Graham at noon July 12 and seek civic club assistance to provide lunch, offering a fair price. The Wichita party is on an excursion and will pass through Graham on their return, with local clubs planning to entertain them.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wichita Falls
Graham
Wichita
Sebe J Thomas A Preacher Of Faith And Service
The voice extols Sebe J. Thomas as a devoted Baptist preacher living in Young county His energetic desire to hold a revival outreach to a forty mile radius reflects his leadership and commitment to the denomination and the cause of Christ and the spirit of the pastor The note calls him the strength and glory of the Baptist denomination.
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First Baptist Church
Young County
Sebe J. Thomas
Christ
Homer Ford and Family Take Trip to Colorado and Yellowstone
Homer Ford and family headed Saturday on a trip to Colorado and Yellowstone Park. Cards written Monday reported they were in Colorado and enjoying their time.
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Homer Ford
Kathleen Stewart
Fannie Ragland
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Protracted Meeting Set At Graham Church
Evangelist J. S. Hall opens a protracted meeting at the Church of Christ at Second and Grove in Graham starting July 15 for three Sundays. He returns to a familiar audience and ample seating is provided. Services begin 11 am and 8 15 pm with old time singing and preaching in a simple gospel show.
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J. S. Hall
Church of Christ
Second
Grove Streets
Graham
Speaking dates for candidates listed by city names
Markley will speak Saturday evening July 8 at 5 p m Loving speaks Saturday night July 8 at 8 30 p m Jean Monday night July 10 Newcastle Tuesday night July 11 South Bend Wednesday night July 12 830 p m Banger Thursday night July 13 Red Top Friday night July 14 Padgett Saturday night July 15
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Markley
Loving
Jean
Newcastle
South Bend
Banger
Red Top
Padgett
Judges P A Martin and Stinson Attend Eliasville Reunion
Judge P A Martin was in Graham Monday en route to the Eliasville reunion. Both Judge Martin and Judge Stinson have attended every Eliasville reunion, and the affair would not be complete without them.
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P. A. Martin
Graham
Eliasville
Martin
Stinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tennessee Regiment
Georgia Regiment
Grandpa Stewart
J. P. Hamilton
Jitnty
Little Salt Creek
Young and
Stephens
Sebastian
Breckenidge
Clear Fork
C. W. Johnson
W. P. Stinson
The
Goodfellows
Goodfellows Club
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