Rock Island Survey Crew Reports Progress Toward Road Build
Rock Island surveying corps completed work at Stamford then returned to Throckmorton to seek a better grade. They have been on the line since last October, with expenses around $100 a day. Efforts to commence road work from Graham to Stamford are expected to start soon as materials arrive at Fort Worth.
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Rock Island
Stamford
Throckmorton
Corps of Engineers
Graham
Fort Worth
Fence planned as next improvement at courthouse scene
The appearance of the courthouse area has improved with ladies in charge. A sturdy iron fence is planned as the next major enhancement once funds are available. C. E Freese of Eliasville visited the office yesterday and placed a job tag order. he is in the tank and ig business and advertises in the paper. Weather has been unsettled with heat and hints of dusty conditions.
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C. E Freese
Eliasville
Tank
Iig
Transfer Now to Graham School for Your Children
Transfer now if you desire to move your children to Graham. Blanks are available from Judge E W Fry R W Tidwell or Edgar McLendon. Graham offers the best schoolhouse in the area with room for about 800 children and several teachers already added.
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Graham School
E. W. Fry
R. W. Tidwell
Edgar McLendon
Graham
Death of Brother’s Wife Shocks Rev. Snoddy
Shortly after returning home from Jacksboro Rev. B A Snoddy learned of his brother’s wife death in a Fort Worth sanatorium. Married about a month the young couple, living in Weatherford, moved to Fort Worth after illness. Her remains were shipped back for burial.
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Jacksboro
Methodist Church
B. A. Snoddy
Fort Worth
Weatherford
Correction on Salt Creek massacre date cited by editor Leader
R W J Parsons recounts being in Groesbeck in 1871 or 1872 and witnessing Satanta and Big Tree en route to the penitentiary guarded by U S soldiers. He notes a correction to the date of the Salt Creek massacre by Satank Satanta Big Tree and their war warriors. He also mentions travels from Limestone County Texas to South Carolina in 1872 and 1873.
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Mr. Kutch
Salt Creek
Satank
Satanta
Big Tree
Groesbeck
Penitentiary
U. S
South Carolina
Limestone County
Texas
R. W.J. Parsons
Matinee for Big Monday at the Majestic Graham
A matinee at 3 30 o clock is set for next Monday in Graham as a large crowd is expected. The Majestic arranged a program of top films to offer one of the best shows of the kind. Admission is 10 cents and families are urged to attend with friends.
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Graham
Majestic
Graham family sails to Kentucky then to Cedar Farm
Mr and Mrs M K Graham and Mrs E S Graham with daughter Miss Bertha and the Craig children left Tuesday evening for Louisville Kentucky. From there they will go to Cedar Farm near Davidson Indiana where they will spend a couple of months.
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M. K. Graham
E.S. Graham
Bertha
Craig
Louisville
Kentucky
Cedar Farm
Davidson
Indiana
Graham folks attend Newcastle barbecue in true West Texas hospitality
A group from Graham joined Newcastle residents for a Saturday barbecue described as a successful, welcoming event. Hosts reportedly treated visitors with warm hospitality as the pot in the pot in the little one phrase evokes the shared meal. Dr. W. M. Terrell, Mrs. Terrell, John Bower, and Chalmers Sparks traveled by car to Itasca on Tuesday to visit relatives. A matinee at the Majestic is planned for 3:30 next Saturday evening.
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Graham
Newcastle
West
Texas
the Majestic
Mrs G L Newin Returns to Abilene After Visit
Mrs G L Newin goes home to Abilene following a brief visit with her parents here.
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G.L. Newin
Abilene
Mrs Jameson Improving After Operation by Dr Thompson
Mrs J R Jameson, operated on last Wednesday by Dr Thompson of Fort Worth, is improving rapidly and her complete recovery now seems almost certain. This news brings relief to many of Mr Jameson’s friends who have followed her illness with concern.
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J. R. Jameson
Thompson
Fort Worth
Jameson
Snoddy Preaches at Jacksboro in Pastor's Absence
Rev. B. A. Snoddy preached at Jacksboro last Sunday morning and evening as Rev. O. T. Cooper was away with his parents in Arlington. Snoddy met many old friends and reports a pleasant day. He will return to preach again next Sunday.
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B. A. Snoddy
Jacksboro
O. T. Cooper
Arlington
Bro. Snoddy
Priscilla Club Met In Regular Session With Ladies
The Priscilla Club met in regular session with Mrs. R. G. Graham and a goodly number attended despite heat. Guests included Mesdames Burkett Chism Fisher Widmayer and Graham. Adjournment set for July 13 at Mrs C B Gardner. Farmers expect better cotton prices and a good crop despite planting delays. Fishing in Clear Fork has been good but Salt Creek short of supply. Dog-killing incidents continue with several dogs killed during the bout.
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Priscilla Club
R. G. Graham
Mesdames
Breuth
Young County
Clear Fork
Salt Creek
Graham School Board Showcases Steam Heating Plant
The new Graham school building tested with a steam heating plant that was pronounced a success by all present. The Graham school board shows strong dedication to public education, urging families to move to Graham for the best schooling.
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Graham
Graham School Board
Rancher G W McCommas Plans Return in September
G W McCommas was yesterday from his ranch near Indian Mound where his family enjoy country life during the heated term. They will return to town about the first of September.
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G. W. McCommas
Indian Mound
Dallas trip nets another automobile for Mr. Graham
Chas. Gay and Ed Graham traveled to Dallas Tuesday evening to receive a new automobile for Mr. Graham and are expected back with the machine. J.T. Marshall reported gin equipment being torn down in Loving for relocation to the new town site. Padgett-Cherryhomes threshing outfit toured through town en route to thresh wheat at G. W. Gowens place in Tank Valley. Foster of Anchor Fence Co. left for Fort Worth after completing a handsome iron fence around the new school building. C. Short remains ill and unimproved. Commissioners court met this week as a board of equalization.
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Chas. Gay
Ed Graham
Dallas
Mr. Graham
Padgett-Cherryhomes
G. W. Gowens
Tank Valley
Foster
Anchor Fence Co
Fort Worth
A Fine Automobile Arrives in Graham Today
A five passenger four cylinder Oldsmobile, claimed to be the finest west of Fort Worth, arrives in Graham from Dallas. Owned by Mrs S R Crawford, the car left Dallas yesterday with an expert. Eddie Jeffery, who went to Dallas, is expected to return in the machine, likely by noon today.
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Fort Worth
Graham
Dallas
S. R. Crawford
Eddie Jeffery
Local Society Notes Reach Across Towns and States
Miss Carrie Finlay returns from Tennessee where she attended the Confederate Reunion and visited relatives. Wm Johnson and family and J R Fore and son Willie joined a Fore family reunion at Lake Wichita last week. Misses Julia and Nora Logan visited Bryson last Thursday and recited at a Thursday night entertainment. Dr W H Gore and C N Dalrymple from Eliasville left yesterday on a prospecting trip to Corpus Christi. Miss Laura Douglas of Jacksboro visits her grandmother in east Graham. Mrs G S Mason and children of San Angelo visit her mother in this city. Blakey Gallaher returns from a Grandparents visit at Benjamin. Miss Elsie Woods of South Bend attends Mountain Home revival this week. Mr William Douglas of San Angelo stays beside his sick son at Walter Burns'. Dr R O Prideaux of Farmser was here Sunday and Monday.
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Wm. Johnson
J.R. Fore
Willie
Fore
Lake Wichita
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Eprantes
Buster Brown
Mabry, Short & Company
Urata Supreme
Hampton
BOME
Matinee
Mrs. Jameson
J.T. Marshall
Loving
C. Short
Commissioners’ Court
Board of Equalization
Carrie Finlay
Tennessee
Julia
Nora Logan
Bryson
W. H. Gore
C. N. Dalrymple
Corpus Christi
Laura Douglas
T. L. Douglas
East Graham
Blakey Gallaher
Benjamin
Elsie Woods
South Bend
William Douglas
San Angelo
Walter Burns
R. O. Prideaux
Farmser
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