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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1912

Page

8

Oil Fields Near Archer City See Drills and Prospects

Dr. Miller visits the local wells and banks on the Uncle Bob Andrews land and the Garvey well while several other sites report casing, salt water, and indicator sand. Garvey No 1 may be abandoned after reaching 2500 feet, with more wells drilled nearby and mixed results across the area as Archer Dispatch notes ongoing activity and community items.

Dr. Miller Bob Andrews Garvey Olney Breckenridge Bitter Creek Breckenridge Democrat Cowan No 1 Cowan No 2 Anarene Harmonson No R. D. Andrews Miller Keller Keller No 1 Garvey No. 1 Young Co. 2 Russell Brothers Anderson No. 1 Russell Brothers No Falls County Coleman No Scott No Archer City Matthews Luke Wilson Sun Company Corsicana Petroleum Co Archer Dispatch B. P. Gann South Bend B. P. Ritchey Pink Angel of Death J. W. Dooly Dr. Logan Lou Cretsinger Bunger Brothers Willie Copeland Bee Branch Eugene West Lila Ritchey Fox Hollow J. M. Hunt Belton Texas Jim Master Melvin Wilburn Gann Spen Dewey Ritchey

Young County Singing Convention Meets at Ingleside

The Young County Singing Convention gathers under a brush arbor at Ingleside on the 4th Sunday the 28th with wagon sheets over the windward side. Dinner on the ground and all are urged to attend and help make this session historic. A. W. Jones, Pres.

Young County Singing Convention Ingleside A. W. Jones Pres

Read That Ad About Our Bi

Street and Co reports bold bargains in a bar gains advertisement urging readers to act quickly. The notice hints at promotional offers and inviting customers to visit.

Bible Study Meeting Led by UTU Program

Program notes list topics on Abraham and Isaac with talks by Miss Lessie Loftin and Mrs Knight. Spencer Mayes delivers a prayer introduction while Mr Mec Lendon mentions Isaac’s birth and sacrifice. Henry Porter returns from Dallas and studio photo services are advertised. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs T E Matthews on July 11.

P U Abraham Mis Lessie Loftin Spencer Mayes Farmer Knight Isaac Mec Lendon T. E. Matthews

Five good shoes at Such low prices

W. 1. Tidwell was confined to his home with rheumatism several days of last week.

W. 1. Tidwell

Wood and Sawing Services Mentioned in Classified Note

Brief items note wood and sawing services with contact hints. A birth announces a son born to Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Kessner on Tuesday July 16. Mrs. E. A. Croch returns to McKinney after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Johnson accompanied by sister Miss Alline Johnson.

E. A. Croch McKinney C. W. Johnson Miss Alline Johnson

Women of the World To Meet at Presbyterian Church

The Ww. 6. Be The W.T. C. U. met at the Presbyterian Church July 14 at 6 pm with hymn, scripture, and prayer led by Rev. Stallings. Mrs. Curtis of Wyaco spoke on the noble work of the One, citing Ezekiel chapters 20 to 23, and a collection of 338.00 was taken. Meeting adjourned for a follow up gathering July 15 at 3 30 pm.

Flint Ben Crow of Loving Monument C. E. Dickson Furgeson Graham Seiglers Wolf Clay County Blue Grove Seigleurs Haygood Hayfield Stubblefield P. Taylor and Sons Johnie Richard S. P Markley Ramsey Jim Barnett Jack Sanders Charlie McClure Walter Baker Mr. Fowler Presbyterian Church Jesus Stallings Christ Joseph Akin Curtis vYaco

Denison City Grants Gas Franchise to Wichita Falls Firm

The city of Denison votes a franchise to Wichita Falls party to build and operate a natural gas pike line. The note adds loan money and local business chatter from Denison with weather, visits, and watermelon news.

Denison Wichita Fal

You Have Waiting For Our Sale

You have waiting for our sale. It starts July 12th with the greatest bar gains you ever saw. Street & Co plans a notable event at 8S B Street.

Pastor Anderson Guest at Dallas Church Dinner

First Presbyterian Church of Dallas hosts Dr. Anderson guest of Z A Hudson and family during the cane on. Other friends plan dinner and supper tea as the genial visitor goes round.

Dr. Anderson First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Z. A. Hudson

McGEE'S BABY ELIXER Advert for Infant Remedy

An advertisement promotes McGEE'S BABY ELIXER for sour stomach wind colic diarrhea or summer complaint in babies. It claims the remedy is wholesome contains no opium morphine or injurious drug and is priced 25 cents and 65 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.

McGee’s

Christian Common Sense Program Notes from July 21 1912

Minutes describe a church program led by Miss Minnie Rubenkoe including song service verses quoted from memory scripture reading Proverbs 4:1 19 favorite proverbs by ten members and brief talks prayers and benediction. The event emphasizes common sense through mottoes and general participation with short prayers and pastors remarks.

Cc. E Christian Common Sense Minnie Rubenkoe

Strayed or Stolen Cow From Graham Texas Pasture

A brown and white spotted dehorned cow about eight years old branded 8 on the left hip was last seen in the O. F. Miller pasture six miles north east of Graham Texas. Contact O. F. Miller if found.

O. F. Miller Graham Texas

Hayes Payne Reports Crops Better Here After Goree Visit

Hayes Payne returns from Goree with brother Terrell. He notes dry weather there damaged crops and grasshopper problems in Knox County. He says Knox County crops are better locally than in Goree.

Hayes Payne Terrell Goree Knox County

Arnold for County Attorney of Young County

A campaign piece praising Fred T. Arnold incumbent for county attorney. It outlines his law training in Austin and practice with his father Judge Arnold, his record of convicting bootleggers and gamblers, handling county offices, supervising bond elections, saving money as purchasing agent, and stabilizing Newcastle, asserting he deserves a new term to continue enforcing state laws and guiding county officials.

Court House Young County Fred T. Arnold Texas State University At Austin R. F. Arnold Commissioners Court Newcastle Graham Olney Young Couty Arnod Arnold Supreme Attorney General’s Department Commissioners’ Court

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