Graham to Host Big Re-union and Aviator Stunt Show
Graham prepares for an August 9 10 11 reunion east of the city with electricity lighting and carnival attractions. Aviator Lestere Miller signs for four flights including Wednesday and Thursday shows plus Thursday night and Friday afternoon demonstrations. Miller, a former mail pilot and Tampico instructor, performs loop-the-loop and upside down feats in a headless Baby Biplane. The festival features music, a barbecue on Friday and cake donations from Graham ladies to crowd the spread.
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Graham
Lestere Miller
Miller
R. Miller
Carranza
Tampico
Mexico
Graham Committee
Old Timers List From Loving Area for August Reunion
A compiled roster of early settlers with names and arrival years, led by A. J. Wheat of Loving, lists many Graham, Jacksboro and surrounding area names with arrival years ranging from 1866 to 1889. The document notes some entries missing and ties to the Old Settlers Reunion scheduled for August 9 to 11. It references associated local figures and communities including Graham, Bunger, Farmer, Loving, and Newcastle.
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A. J. Wheat
Loving
W. I. Gilmor
Graham
John Gilmore
Wm. Johnson
T. K. Criswell Graham
J. M. Askew
Bunger
J. W. Horner
L. P. Brooks
R. E. Mabry
J. B. Norris
C. W. Johnson
L. H. Harris
J. W. Casey
Farmer
A. C. Casey
W. A. Ribble
Ed Ribble
Lock Ribble
J. G. Crow
John H. Wood
J. G. Hawkins
H. M. Ford
South Bend
Storepledge on Honest Advertising Standards
The advertisement states the business aims to keep customers informed about standard merchandise and new arrivals. It commits to truthful, honest promotion with goods as represented and priced as advertised.
Local kin visited Collin county families this summer
Marion Burkett is at home from A. and M. for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilson of Princeton and Mrs. Will Mitchell of Altoga, all from Collin county, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Alma Martin and other relatives. Mrs Mitchell is sister to Mrs. Reed and Mr. Martin, while Mrs Wilson is their aunt.
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Ben Wilson
Princeton
Will Mitchell
Altoga
Collin County
R. L. Reed
Alma Martin
Mrs. Mitchel
Reed
Mr. Martin
Mrs Wilson
County Rains Bring Relief to Crops
Rain has fallen across the county refreshing fields and especially aiding corn. Towns report only light showers with hot days reaching 110 degrees. Clouds and a slight wind suggest more rain may arrive before press time.
Scourge of infantile paralysis grips New York City
A recent outbreak of infantile paralysis has killed hundreds of children in New York City. Officials urge strict sanitation, including eradicating stray cats and dogs, imposing fines for unsanitary conditions, and taking overall precautions to protect the child population.
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New York City
Quarantine Violation Leads to Fine in Archer County
Gerome Kirby of Young County paid a 75.90 fine and costs after violating quarantine by moving a jersey cow and calf through Archer County without a permit. Sheriff John Turbevile and Federal Inspector Tom Hawkins aided in the capture. Archer County residents oppose undipped cattle with emphasis on protecting high grade animals. An Archer County man faces arrest for moving cattle without a permit as inspector reports progress. The piece notes the violation was intentional and public claims ownership of the cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerome Kirby
Archer County
John Turbevile
Tom Hawkins
Young County
East Texas
Jersey
Archer County News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Settlers
Owens’ Brothers
Buner
W. C. McCombs
Gaham
Jno
E. Morrison
Frank Herron
J.A. McLaren
R. L. McLaren
Banger
J. W. Harty
T. F. Kindley
P.stewart
J. M. Garnet
John Rubenkoenig
Bent Kramer
Will Treue
J. W. Bennett
J. L. Steen
J. T. Rickman
M. Rickman
B. S. Doty
W. C. Burns
H. E. Eddleman
W. M. Matthews, Graham
J. W. Carlton
Schuster Brothers
J. R. R. Cornish, Graham
J. A. Driver
B. B. Garrett
Street Brothers
I. B. Padgett
G. W. Black
J. W. Hawkins
W. R. Drum
B. W. Drum
Jean
Hiram Drum
Lovin
Dr. Johnson
R. K. Mayes
Murray
M.H. Steadham
J. M. Proffitt
Newcastle
W. B. Hinson, Graham
J. R. Robertson
Wadley Brothers
O. D. List
P. G. Cunningham
Newcaste
J. S. Fisher
J. A. Harmon
Republican County
Dr. Longino
Cecil Longino
Jacksboro
Goode
Magnolia
Arkansas
Lois Powell
Louisiama
J. S. Griswell
the Ladies of the Christian
Just
Marion Burkett
Presbyterian C. E
Estelline Price
Norma Copeland
Mary Hud
Sisie Rubenkoenig
Clara Price
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