Phillips Store Burglarized at Orth Again
The M. J. Phillips general merchandise store in Orth was broken into Sunday night with about 300 dollars of merchandise stolen. The post office is in the building, but no cash or stamps were taken. This marks the second robbery in three months. Burglars forced entry through a rear window and took automobile casings cigarettes ginghams groceries and other goods. Officers are pursuing fingerprint clues and tire tracks nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orth
M. J. Phillips
Orth Post Office
Closing Out Sale At Fair Store Move Announcement
The post office will relocate to the west side of the square soon. The Fair Store now occupies the building and will start a closing out sale next Wednesday July 29. The Leader will publish a full page ad highlighting bargains in the sale. Mr Lotief must move as Uncle Sam has acquired the building for five years. Watch for the big ad next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Sam
Fair
Lotief
Emergency dog kill order in Graham July 25 1925
City of Graham declares an emergency after a rabies concern for a dog named Chas Holt. Mayor A B Edleman orders all dogs found running at large to be killed from noon July 25 1925 until noon September 1 1925 to protect public safety.
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Chas. Holt
City of
Graham
A. B. Eddleman
Carmack Couple Celebrates 39th Wedding Anniversary
G W Carmack and wife marked their 39th anniversary with an all day picnic near the old Singleton crossing on the Brazos. Attendees included their children George Mayes with two kids, Mrs Lee Mayes with seven, L H Kemp with two, A R Robinson with son Lee and Ruth Carmack, plus Maude Fawks Mancil Harding children, Oscar Walsh and Murray children. A noon dinner and ice cream followed swimming enjoyed by younger guests. the party ended with plans for a few to visit Kool Kolorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Carmack
Old Singleton
Clear Fork
Brazos
George Mayes
San Antonio
Lee Mayes
Graham
L. H. Kemp
South Bend
A. R. Robinson
Lee
Ruth Carmack
Murray
Maude Fawks
Mancil Harding
Oscar Walsh
Mary Ann
George Lacy
Mrs. Park Strickland Dies After Long Illness in Loving
Mrs. Park Strickland of Loving died at home last Saturday July 18 after a lingering illness. Burial was Sunday in Loving cemetery with Rev. G. W. Black of Graham officiating before a large crowd. Born November 9 1869 she was 56. She married in 1888 and had ten children, six preceding her and four at the funeral. A Baptist since 1885 she remained devoted to Loving Baptist Church. Her family and friends extend sympathy.
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Park Strickland
Loving
G. W. Black
Graham
Notice A F and A M meeting time change
The Young County Lodge A F A M changes its regular meeting from the Saturday before the full moon to the first Tuesday night each month. The next meeting is Tuesday night August 3. All Masons are urged to notice the new meeting time.
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A. F
A. M
Young County Lodge
Drowning of Mrs. Sikes at Dark Valley Bridge Graford
Mrs H L Sikes of Graford daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Carter and granddaughter of Col Kit Carter drowned Monday at 7 pm in the Brazos River near Graford Dark Valley bridge. Two rescuers on shore saved two other girls while husband Mr Sikes was close by. Body found after forty minutes. Mrs Sikes formerly Nan Carter known in Palo Pinto and Young counties. Grandfather Col Kit Carter helped organize the Texas Cattlemen's Association.
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H. L. Sikes
Graford
Tom Carter
Col
Kit Carter
Brazos River
Dark Valley Bridge
Sikes
Nan Carter
Palo Pinto
Young Counties
Texas Cattlemen’s Association
Graham Boys to Train at Fort Sill in Oklahoma
Several Graham youths will travel next week to Fort Sill Oklahoma for a month long military training under government supervision. The program aims to provide disciplined drill and basic service skills through the nation’s defense education initiative.
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Graham
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Local Grahan News Highlights and Society Notes
Mid summer reports from Graham include visits by Mrs. E S Graham and Mrs. Flora Hogue families, local business trips, and a fire on South Grove Street. Notes cover watermelons and cantaloupes, dress sales, theater plans, weddings, and community events across Graham and nearby towns. Local figures visit Dallas, Vernon, Breckenridge, and Denver while hospital tonsil operations occur.
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Frances Miller
Jack Stewart
Virginia Street
R. W. Lindsay
Cherry Street
Second Street
Ind
Phillips
Hand
Miller’s
Mary Loving
Ot Jermyn
Edgar Craig
W. H. Reeves
Near Loving
M. W. Larmour
National Theatre
Dallas
Charles Hogue
Little Daughter
Fort Worth
Flora Hogue
S. R. Jeffery, Sr
Leader Office
Ridley Jeffery
Kirkland Ranch
City
GC. A. Dickenson
Tuscola
Texas
Fords
D. D. Dickenson
Ford Agency
South Grove Street
F. W. Hinson
New Mexico
Colorado
Mr. Hinson
W. L. Hutcheson
Parker County
Springtown
Tennessee
Methodist Church
Miller
Boston Bloomers
Street & CO
S. W. Ratcliff
G. W. L. Shahan
Denton County
Davis
J. M. Birdwell
Wesley
Graham Hide and Produce Company
North Oak Street
Oil Well Supply Co. 48
W. A. Babb
Moore
Dinty
Robert Cole
Graham Stewart
New York City
W. O. Hickman
R. B. McCrum
Junction City
R. B. Allison
Albany
Throckmorton
Jennie Lee McKenzie
Hillsboro
Alice Cobb Gray
Sam Gray
Philadelphia
Gray
Dorothy Binkley
Temple
Capt
T. W. Stephens
Galveston
J. C. Matkin
Jean
Daisy Hawkins
C. E. Moore
Sloan
Graham Hospital
Ben Burgess
J. W. Akers
Lillie Ben McCluskey
L. F. Fuel
Lois Newell
Ben Watts
Messrs
John Horn
G. A. Bills
West
Plains
J. W. Graves
J. W. Jr
Longview
R. J. McCloud
Graves
Leader
John H. Wood
Belknap
Young County
Wood
Saturday Evening Post
Harry Leon Wilson
Reginald Denny
Web
Bebe Daniels
Jack Hoxie
Liberty Theatre
Baby Peggy
Family Secret
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Editha
Augustus Thomas
Claire Windsor
Frank Keenan
Lloyd Hughes
Old Kentucky
Priday
Eva Novak
Wm, Fairbanks
Lover
Lefty Flynn
Garvin-Johnson Grocery Company
Phinney Brothers
Carvin-Johnson Crocery Company
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