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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1922
Page
13
Local brief notes show Mr. J. F. Barnett of Newcastle in the city on Tuesday. J. M. Whitfield made a business visit to Graham on Monday. Hardy Price visited Fort Worth last week.
Mr and Mrs J H Willingham returned Monday to their home at Burkburnett after a pleasant visit with their son J F Willingham.
Mr. C. V. Hamrick of Fort Worth was a business visitor in Graham this week. He states his wife, injured when struck by a truck in Wichita Falls last fall, is improving very slowly.
Miss Allie Hogue, seriously ill for two months, is improving. Judge John R. Moore of Archer City is in the city this week looking after legal business.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sloan of Olney visited Mr and Mrs Sikes Wood at their home on Sunday as guests in a local social gathering.
Mr and Mrs A E Oatman of Loving returned last week from an extended visit to Southern Texas Mrs E H Rosse and daughter Miss Nell of Aledo are here visiting Mrs L M Davis
Charles Hogue and his family from Ft Worth are visiting his mother this week, spending time at her home and catching up with relatives.
Miss Zella Allen returned last week from Wichita Falls where she visited several days.
Street and Co advertises a half price sale on Gossard Corsets this week and next. Mr. and Mrs. Williams and their child of Hearne Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. C H Smith last week. Mr Floy V Hinson and family returned this week from an outing on the Llano River.
Mrs. Leslie Scott hosted visitors including Miss Mattye Leigh Moseley of Marshall Texas. Mr Cal Dixon and son Tom Dixon from Murray were in town on Tuesday.
Mr. C. H. Smith of the Shamrock Motor Company spent the greater part of last week out of the city on unspecified business, keeping the schedule private.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Street announce the birth of their daughter at their home born July 16.
Community bake sale at Morrison's Grocery Market on Saturday July 21 to raise funds for the library in BG. Cakes pies and more will be available, supporting local library activities and programs.
Superintendent H. B. Cogdell and his family departed last week for a month long trip through several Texas points visiting various towns and sights along the way.
Mr. John W. Harrison came back Tuesday after a business trip to Fort Worth. He conducted meetings with local partners and planned next steps for a regional project involving corporate expansion.
Mrs Clyde Haden and her young son along with Mrs Glenn Haden spent last week visiting in Megargel according to local notes.
N V McCulley came back Sunday from a visit to Brownwood and other places, summarizing a pleasant trip and noting no major incidents.
M. W. Larmour, manager of The National Theatre, was in Dallas last Thursday buying pictures for his theatre.
Mr and Mrs Ed Cox and their little son Perry are on a weeklong vacation visiting relatives in Jack Baylor and Clay counties. The trip highlights family connections and regional travel during a peaceful holiday.
Mr and Mrs J W Ellis of Lone Oak in Hunt County Texas are visiting their daughter Mrs Estus Wadley.
Miss Emma Ragland traveled with cousins the Misses Aycock to Hughes Springs last week for a family visit, continuing a pattern of social trips and kinship ties.
Cakes pies and related baked goods available at Morrison's Grocery on Saturday July 21 to support the Benefit Library Fund run by the local Literary Club. Proceeds go to fund library programs and activities.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Walker have come back from Breckenridge where they resided for several months.
Mrs Leslie Holcomb and her young son L. J. Jr departed last Thursday to spend time with her parents in Pauls Valley Oklahoma.
Mrs. E Yates and her daughters from Comanche Oklahoma are visiting this week at Mrs. Easters home. The Yates and Easters are sisters, sharing family ties during the visit.
Miss Catherine Moore of Wichita Falls returned yesterday to her home after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs John B. Rhea.
Mrs BE Aycock leaves Sunday to visit her mother and sister in Waco. She will also visit relatives at Hubbard City before returning home.
Live and dressed friers, fresh country butter and cream at Will Short's Market. GARVIN-JOHN SON GRO CO. 47c. Mr. A. M. Bowen and daughter Miss Grace of Mineral Wells were Graham visitors last week. They have many friends here who are always glad to see them.
Mr W H Dyer departed last week on a business mission to Chicago and other places. Mrs Dyer preceded him and is visiting various sections of the country. District Clerk Willie Riggs and family returned Sunday from Collin and Hunt Counties by Buick with no car trouble. Miss Emma Sue Spivey left for Medicine Park for vacation joining Miss Sadie Eddleman who had been there several days.
Mrs W A Stewart and Miss Kathleen Stewart traveled to Dallas last Thursday to meet Mr Stewart on his return from Chicago and other markets.
Entire stock of tissue ginghams is on sale at clearances prices. Limited quantities remain as the store promotes a broad selection of fabrics at reduced rates.
Rev Gary Smith came back Monday from Hill county after a successful meeting last week and plans regular services Sunday. M Taweel owner of The Leader Store in South Bend was in Graham Tuesday placing an order for a fine job. Mr and Mrs T E Bailey and daughters Helen and Elizabeth traveled through Graham Saturday to San Antonio, guests of H C Walker. Rev Joe Mayes, returning from Palo Pinto county, filled Tank Valley appointment Saturday and heads to a Dallas county meeting this week. Joe remains busy and appears healthy and devoted to his work.
Mr. Fay Marshall and family returned the first of the week from a mountain trip. They went as far north as Cheyenne Wyoming. Some friends hinted he saw a prize fight in Montana, but he says he went no farther than Cheyenne.
Mr and Mrs J A Baker returned last week from a pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Arkansas.
Misses Ruth and Willie Hunter left last week for a visit with their brother, Curtis Hunter, of Fort Worth.
All printed Voile Dress Goods now on sale at bargain prices. Colors and patterns available at reduced prices for a limited time.
Kent Cooper, a Graham boy, has been appointed city engineer. He recently earned his degree from the University of Texas.
The list of Graham youths joining the North Texas State Normal Young County Club includes M. A. Smith Ruth Lynn Floyd Lisle M. B. Harlan and Lois Moe Brayer.
Miss Etna Wilkinson of Proffitt visits city this week to see Miss Pearl Matthews. Wilkinson has taught in Young County for several years and was our County Superintendent for a time. She has many friends across the county.
Mr. Pears Steen slowly recovers from a nail injury suffered weeks ago. He travels from his farm daily to the city for treatment and hopes to regain health soon as his foot remains in a dangerous condition.
Complete line of home killed meats will be found at Will Short's Market. GARVIN JOHNSON GROCERY CO, 47c.
Mr. Thomas Price of Murray renewed his sister Mrs. Mart Bolinger of Trenton Missouri for a subscription. He left Tuesday for an extended trip to Kansas and will return to Trenton for a visit with his sister.
Mrs Georgie L Richards died at her home on South Virginia street after a several months illness. Funeral services were held on Thursday and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and one sister.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis and Mrs E E Tackett and their young son returned last week from a visit to Galveston and other southern Texas spots. Frank saw relatives who grow watermelons on a large scale, yet had little to sell while he was there.
Mr. George M. Miller returns home for a few days from Moran where he has managed oil interests. He and Graham associates own a large Moran county acreage with four wells now drilling and are optimistic about the prospects.
Last week the commissioners court held a busy session as an equalization board. Crowds gathered daily in the court room showing strong public interest in land and lease valuations. The persistent tax problem has become more serious, drawing heightened attention from property owners.
John Horn in the city praises his grain crop and optimistic cotton prospects while supporting friend Henry Schlittler who delivers mail on his route. He learns Schlittler is testing the good roads near Weatherford when advised he is speeding.
The prize bout in New Jersey last week drew strong gate receipts near half a million dollars. Firpo, the South American, defeated Willard by knockout in the eighth round and will seek a match with Dempsey. Willard earned about $125,000 and Firpo roughly $85,000 from the purse.
The Leader prints a delinquent tax list that reflects unpaid taxes at the time of compilation. After publication, some individuals called to pay, but corrections could not be made due to this being the last issue. Adjustments were updated on tax rolls, but the paper cannot revise prior printings.
Mr. G. W. Carmack and Mr. C. E. Golden of Murray visited Graham last Saturday and told The Leader that grasshoppers now control their community. They report crops destroyed and some fruit trees killed by the infestation.
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