Pioneer Citizen Dies Following 3 Years Illness
Judge R F Arnold, born 1857 in Jacinto Mississippi, died July 8 at Graham Hospital after five years of illness two years in bed. He was a charter Graham Baptist, served as Young County judge, district judge and Court of Civil Appeals judge, helped form a railroad from Fort Worth to New Mexico, and backed irrigation and oil projects in West Texas. He left five children, and his widow Katherine died in 1925. Funeral held at his son Fred T Arnold’s home with pastors Norman and Black. burial at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Arnold
Graham Hospital
Oak Grove Cemetery
Fred T. Arnold
McKinley Norman
Graham Baptist Church
G. W. Black
Katherine Taylor
Rienza
Mississippi
Ed Anold
Graham
R. F. Arnold, Jr
Clovis
New Mexico
C. K. Arnold
Petrolia
Harold Ferris
Henrietta
Arnold
Baptist Church
Jesus
Young County
Court of Civil Appeals
Texas
Fort Worth
Judge Arnold
Clear Fork
First National Bank
Progress
West Texas
Colquitt
Tadge Arnold
James Allred resigns post as district attorney
James V. Allred resigns as district attorney of the 30th judicial district after two years in office. Ben P. Allred, his brother, is appointed successor. Allred returns to private practice in Wichita Falls and plans a law partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allred
30Th Judicial District
M. A. Feguson
Ben P. Allred
Austin
State Bar Association
Ferguson
Pat M. Neff
Bernard Martin
Allred
Martin
United States District Attorney
Henry Zweifel
United States
Wichita Falls
Waggoner
James V
Ben P
Renne Allred
Bowie
Oran H. Allred
Stephens County
Texas
Finis Picnic Promises Free Food And Fun
The Finis program committee announces a big barbecue and picnic on July 11 just south of Finis. A old fiddlers contest swimming contest ball game rodeo stunts public speaking and more are planned with free barbecue and ice water. Residents of Young Palo Pinto and Jack counties are invited along with visitors to enjoy a day of activities and swimming in nearby holes.
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Finis
Young
Jack
Palo Pinto Counties
Young County Poultry Group Plans Monday Meeting
The Young County Poultry Association with the Chamber of Commerce schedules a meeting on the courthouse lawn Monday evening at eight. County Agent Patterson of Stephens County will attend and other speakers are invited. Demonstrations on culling hens will be shown as the group discusses expansion of poultry farming in Young County.
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Young County Poultry Association
Chamber of Commerce
Patterson
Stephens County
Young County
Johnson
Bowie
Texas
O. C. Lowery
W. E. Steele
C. C. Bloodworth
A. A. Morrison
W. W. Martin
P. K. Deats
Newt Hamrick
L. Raymond Reed
W. A. Mills
G. F. Collins
R. C. Walker
P. C. Walker
W. G. Mobley
Willie Riggs
Chris Stoffers
Geo. F. Crawford
Lonnie Moore
R. B. Allison
Otto Deats
Jim Jones
C. L. Burton
Virgil Martin
Edgar McLendon
Chas. Hinson
G. Earl Hutchings
Joy
Sam Haggard
W. M. Goode
M C Walls Shot To Death Near Oil City
An incident near Oil City yesterday noon left M C Walls dead after a shooting involving J A Sharp and S K Graham. Sharp was wounded, Graham unharmed. all three workers at oil firms. Bail set at 5000 dollars each.
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M. C. Walls
Oil City
J. A. Sharp
S. K. Graham
Sharp
Memorial Service for K of P Lodge
The Knights of Pythias Memorial Service will be held at the Methodist Church Sunday at eleven. Rev. Parker of Bryson will deliver the memorial address. The program includes hymns, lessons, duets, quartets, and the benediction by Rev. B A. Snoddy.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Parker
Methodist Church
Bryson
Gary L. Smith
Douglas Byrd
Marjorie Hudson
E. F. Robinson
H. C. Shanafelt
C. C. Chambers
I. T. Gilmer
C. P. Hutchison
R. E. Parker
Jesus
B. A. Snoddy
Gooseneck Bridge Ad Teases Ten Dollar Prize
Read Sam Goldwater's ad in this paper for instructions on how to win a ten dollar prize. The note promises a simple method and a quick payoff to readers south of the Gooseneck bridge.
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Gooseneck Bridge
Sam Goldwater
Fourth of July Celebrations Draw Crowds Across the Nation
Many attendees joined Fourth of July festivities in multiple states last Saturday. Communities reported parades, fireworks, and family gatherings as people celebrated the holiday.
Girls Enjoy Week On Clear Fork Camp Gra teca
Camp Gra teca hosted Camp Fire Girls chaperoned by Mrs. C A Russell and Miss Lillie Mae Calvin for a week of hiking swimming and kodaking near Eliasville. Mrs. Russell returned midweek with Mrs Widmayer stepping in as chaperone. Local visitors attended concerts and thanked Eliasville residents for hospitality and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Russell
Lillie Mae Calvin
Camp Grateca
Eliasville
Graham
Collision injures Mr. Wallace near Fourth and Tennessee
Mr. M. A. Wallace suffered bruises in a two car crash Monday while returning to the city from a land inspection. He was driving south at the Fourth and Tennessee streets intersection when a westbound car driven by a lady struck his vehicle. Wallace's car toppled and he was pinned underneath but is expected to recover and be out soon.
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M. A. Wallace
Fourth
Tennesee
Mr. Wallace
Name Sam Goldwater Cash Store Contest Opens
Sam Goldwater offers 10 in gold to the best name for his cash store south of Goosneck bridge. Contest runs July 10 to July 22 with entries mailed to The Graham Leader care of Edgar McLephon. Entrants must live south of the bridge and mail one suggested name with their name on reverse side.
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Sam Goldwater
The
Brazos
Goosneck Bridge
Gooseneck Bridge
Graham Leader
Edgar McLephon
Stovall land near South Bend attracts renewed oil activity
In Young County oil fields, Stovall land across the Clear Fork from South Bend sees renewed drilling. Stovall No 2 produces well since November 1, Stovall No 3 on sand, Stovall No 4 spudding. McLendon Stovall No 2 yields 80 bbls daily plus 55,000 cu ft gas with oil byproduct. Stovall No 1 has produced from the 2100-foot sand. Mr Stovall owns about 2000 acres near South Bend with plans for more wells in the next year.
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Young County
Olney
Stovall
McLendon-Stovall No. 1
McLendon-Stovall No. 2
McLendon-Stovall No
South Bend
Eliasville
Moore-Thedford No. 1
Graham
Pioneer Graham Citizen J H Rubenkoenig Dies at Home
J H Rubenkoenig a Graham pioneer died at his East Third Street residence Tuesday evening after a long illness. He founded Graham's first barber shop and served as a faithful church member, lodge brother, husband, and father. Survived by his wife Annie and seven children, with funeral services led by Dr Gary Smith and burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
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J. H. Rubenkoenig
Graham
East Third Street
Harry Rubenkoenig
Purdue University
Lafayette
Indiana
Minnie
Gary Smith
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Oak Grove Cemetery
John H. Rubenkoenig
New Orleans
Young County
Annie Schlittler
Fred
John
Louis
Harry
Elsie
Louise
Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Lodge
Rubenkoenig
Mr. S. R. Crawford
Mr. Crawford
St. Louis
Hot check artist detours through Graham city visit
A known offender visited Graham this week, selling goods then cashing fraudulent checks drawn on a large oil or wholesale firm in major cities. He exploited the difference as change and gave three or four aliases during his brief stay. He has also operated in Olney before being apprehended.
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Graham
Olney
Price Reduction Sales in This Week's Advertisements
The Leader urges readers to study the paper's advertisements for valuable information. Big price reduction sales are offered and Graham is promoted as the place to buy. Compare prices with other stores to get bargains.
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Leader
Graham
Whittle Couple Visits Hunt and Rains Counties
Mr and Mrs A C Whittle spent the weekend with relatives and friends in Hunt and Rains counties. Mr Whittle is the local Rock Island agent and reports crops in fair condition in that state area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Whittle
Hunt
Rains
Mr. Whittle
Rock Island
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James. Allred
Church
Young CO. Poultry Association
Walls
Wall
Ferris
Justice of the Peace
J. T. Rickman
K. of P. Lodge
J. J. Rubenkoeng
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