Klux Klan Initiation at South Bend Draws Large Crowd
The South Bend Derrick reports that 800 to 1,000 robed Klansmen were initiated near the Brazos River bridge north of South Bend. Spectators watched from 200 yards as a fiery cross lit the grounds. Afterward a barbecue supper and lecture by a visiting minister followed. Participants hailed from South Bend and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Travers
South Bend
Newcastle
Olney
Graham
Travers
Error in Ford Touring Car Price Quotation
A price error was found in last week's listing for the Ford touring car with starter and demountable rims. The correct price is $528.12. the earlier listing showed $512.128. The Leader apologizes and confirms the corrected figure.
Jim Davis for Constable asks voters to write name on ticket
A candidate seeks support for Precinct No 1 Constable noting he is not on the ticket and advising voters to write his name in. He explains he moved from South Bend to Farmer, Young County, then to Graham and offers to refer voters to Graham businesses for references. He pledges diligent service and asks for personal votes if possible.
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Jim Davis
Constable
South Bend
Farmer
Young County
Graham
Free Concert by Lattimore Syncopated Novelty Orchestra
A free concert is set for next Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock by Lattimore's Syncopated Novelty Orchestra on the vacant set near Corner Drug Store. The group, connected with Lattimore's Comedians, will perform alongside a two night big tent engagement starting Wednesday July 26 at the Texan Hotel North Elm street area. Ladies enter free on opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattimore
Lattimores
Texan Hotel
North Elm Street
Graham Banks to Close Election Day
Next Saturday election day is a legal holiday, so all banks in the city will be closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Banks
Misprint Prompts Services Change From National Theatre
A miscommunication led to a Sunday Catholic service announcement at the National Theatre, but the service was actually held at the county courthouse. Community members were informed after the change and attended the correct venue.
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National Theatre
County Court House
Indian Evangelist Dr Frank Hall Wright Dies in Canada
Dr Frank Hall Wright a renowned Indian evangelist died suddenly on July 13 while vacationing in Ontario Canada. He conducted revivals in Graham and Dallas and lived in St. Louis later for central work. Born January 1 1860 at Boggy Depot he was son of ex Governor Allen Wright and a Choctaw chief. He is survived by his wife daughter and several siblings.
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Frank Hall Wright
Graham
Ontario
Canada
Wright
St. Louis
Dr. Wright
Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
North Kings Highway
Atlantic Sea Coast
Boggy Depot
Allen Wright
Southern Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Charles Buckner Harrison
Luther Clark Shoots Fort Worth Man
Luther D. Clark shot Steve Ellis an employee of Fort Worth Power and Light near Tandy's Lake on the Fort Worth Dallas Interurban last Saturday. Family trouble was Clark’s explanation. Ellis said he had met Clark’s wife once and was surprised by the attack. Ellis has been an electrician at Fort Worth Power and Light for about five years. Clark formerly served as deputy county clerk in Tarrant County but has not held the post for about two years. He was raised in Graham and is well known locally.
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Luther D. Clark
Steve Ellis
Fort Worth
Brown
Ellis
Baptist Tent Meetings Near School House End With Closing Service
The Baptist group reports ongoing tent meetings on First Street east of the school. The closing service is Sunday night with morning church services, 9 45 Sunday School and 11 oclock preaching. Baptism will follow the sermon. Pastor Cc R Taylor invites everyone.
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First St
South Bend Wife Free on Bond After Shooting Husband
Addie Burman of South Bend is free on 1200 bond after shooting her husband C d Burman known as Cuckle burr Burman at their Palm Hotel home. A second woman is involved per officers amid previous disputes over the rival. Burman survived two bullet wounds to the leg and groin. his wife faces assault to murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Burman
South Bend
C. d. Burman
Burman
Palm Hotel
Graham Business College Opens August First
August 1st is the date formally set for the opening of the Graham Business College according to Prof. Yates. About thirty students have already enrolled for the classes. The college will benefit Graham and nearby towns by offering business courses locally saving time and money compared with distant Fort Worth or Dallas programs.
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Graham Business College
Yates
Graham
Fort Worth
Dallas
U. W. Johnson Sets Contract for New Brick Building
An old Graham landmark is torn down to make way for a modern brick structure to be built by C. W. Johnson Sr. on the square. The 30 by 100 foot contract was let this week and the building will house a dry goods store with a plate glass front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
C. W. Johnson, Sr
No Train Trouble Here From Strike
Despite national strike action, West Texas reports no transport disruption. The Wichita Falls and Southern lines run without trouble, while Rock Island’s main line suffers yet the Graham branch stays open and trains run on schedule per the Eliasville Journal.
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Katy
Santa Fe
West Texas
Wichita Falls & Southern
Rock Island
Graham
Eliasville
Strikes Turn Violent Across Texas and Oklahoma Railways
Six Missouri Kansas Texas employees and three Santa Fe workers were beaten in a wave of strike violence. An attempt to wreck a Katy train near Rockwall was reported along with widespread freight delays. Guards quit under union ridicule as deputy marshals faced threats in Denison.
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Dallas
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Santa Fe
Katy
Chesa
Rockwall
Katy and
Texas and Pacific Railways
United States
Denison
Randolph Bryant
Charles C. Huff
I. E. Sanders
Greenville
Sanders
W. G. Grush
F. Monizaic
Wichita Falls
G. Salgrade
Thornberry
Loudermilk
Clark Martin
Waco
Pack
Crush
Union Station contract to be awarded soon in Wichita Falls
The Union Station project in Graham will have its contract awarded this week in Wichita Falls. Work on the depot should start within a month, per Frank Kell president of the Wichita Falls and Southern. Bids are open in Kell's office and will be opened when the Rock Island Chief Engineer arrives to finalize the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Wichita Falls
Frank Kell
Wichita Falls & Southern
Kell
Rock Island
Austin Brothers Secure Contract for New Bridge
The Herron Bridge Corporation awarded the $20,000 contract to Robert Puckett of Austin for a toll bridge over the Brazos at Herron City. The 807 foot two span structure uses rock piers, reinforced steel girders, and follows Goose neck bridge design. Capitalization set at $25,000 with half funded in Graham and half by field operators.
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Brazos
Herron City
Herron Bridge Corporation
Robert Puckett
Austin
Dallas
Gooseneck
Gooseneck Bridge
Graham
J. W. Hughes
A. W. Kay
A. A. Morrison
M. K. Graham
R. M. Putman
N. V. McLane
P. K. Deats
John J. Worm
Royal Palm Oil Company finds shallow oil gas shows in Throckmorton County
The Stacey well ten miles south of Throckmorton in Throckmorton County shows oil and gas at 840 to 860 feet, and a gas showing from 890 to 900 feet. A deeper 950 foot step is now underway with no commercial pay yet. Geological prospects suggest pay zones between 1200 and 1500 feet, as operators push westward beyond Stephens and Young counties. Empire Gas and Fuel Company holds large leases in the district based on geological recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Palm Oil Company
Stacey
Throckmorton
Stephens
Young Counties
Empire Gas and Fuel Company
Arthur H. King for State Senator
Political ad endorses Arthur H. King for state senate citing thirty five years in the district and a businessman’s approach. He pledges education access, the lowest possible state tax rate, senatorial redistricting for West Texas representation, and oil drilling with a test well in every community.
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West Texas
Graham's Tourist Park Is Praised by Fort Smith Visitor
Wm Luce of Fort Smith Arkansas writes to The Leader praising Graham's Tourist Park for its free natural gas shade water and cleanliness. He credits the park with good advertising value and foresees crowds and growth from generous city hospitality. Luce represents Fort Smith Coffee Company.
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Graham
Wm. Luce
Fort Smith
Ark
Ford
Texas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Luce
The
Fort Smith Coffee Company
New Street Lights for Graham to Begin This Week
Graham to install a new street lighting system from Oak to South Street. Forty 270 watt lamps will be placed mainly at intersections with arc lights suspended from central poles. The Graham Power and Light Company estimates the project cost at about $4,000.
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Graham
Oak
South Street
Graham Power & Light Company
Rig Contractor Narrowly Survives River Rescue
Jack Beardmore, a rig contractor in Young County, nearly lost his life in the Brazos River near Herron City on Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock while attempting to save a woman from drowning. The woman was rescued, and Beardmore's condition remained listed as serious for some time.
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Jack Beardmore
Young County Fields
Brazos River
Herron City
Beardmore
Baby Photo Exhibit at Miller Studio Opens in Graham
Miller Studio displays over two hundred free baby photographs from Young county in an expanded exhibit. The studio awards a gold ring to each set of twins, with names including Ida Mae and Ina Mae Power, Jean and Joyce Romans, Clarence and Lorene Trowbridge, Margaret and Madelyne Byrens, and twin Jones children in Loving.
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Miller’s
Ida Mae
Ina Mae
J. C. Power
Jean
Joyce
C. F. Romans
Clarence
Lorene
County Campaign Closes Tomorrow With Big Graham Rally
The county race ends Friday as candidates hold a large Graham rally after speaking in Newcastle on Wednesday. The campaign has been mild with little mudslinging and each man claiming he would serve better in office, having spoken across the county in the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Newcastle
Pecan Crop Short In Texas Regions Reported
The article notes a notably small pecan crop in San Saba Concho and other Texas regions. Weather conditions caused the decline with bugs contributing to the shortage in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Concho
Texas
Clear Fork
Young County Emerges as Texas' Most Active Oil Field
Young county leads Texas oil fields with about 12 000 barrels daily as activity peaks. Key wells include Sinclair Kisinger No 1 and Snowden McSweeney Shirley No 1 near Herron and Eisinger across the Brazos, with expectations of pay and increased production north of the Brazos. The Fred B Foster well on the Mahaney Bunger deep pay tops daily output at over 1200 barrels, while Roark remains a steady 1100 barrels. Elsewhere, Tyrrell Williams No 2, Roddie No 1, Rowe No 1, and Leader Oil tests advance as crews resume drilling and casing operations across multiple sites.
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Herron
Young County
Texas
Brazos River
Kisinger
Sinclair Interests
Bragos
Herron Pool
Graham
Shirley No. 1
Snowden & McSweeney
Eisinger
Brazos
Penn Cities
Crawford & Harrison
Kisinger No. 1
Herron City
Sinclair Oil Company
Penn Cities No. 3
Fred B. Foster
Mahaney
Roark
Raleo Co
Tyrrell-Williams
Roddie No
Scott-Payne
Leader Oil Company
Jarnagin
Henry Chapel
Fulton & Fulton
T. K. Criswell
Penn Cities & McGarr Hughes
O. A. Simmons
Hughes
Wood Couple Honor Parents at Second Street Home
Mr and Mrs John B Wood entertained at their Second street home last Tuesday honoring Mr and Mrs John H Wood who have been married fifty six years The Leader will publish a full account in next week's issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Wood
Second Street
John H. Wood
Leader
Also Mentioned on This Page
KU Klux Klan
Luther Clark
Cc, R Taylor
Frances Bowron
U. W. Johnson
Austin Brothers
New Bridge
Throckmorton County
Arthur H. King
Miller Studio
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