Bigham Harrold United in Marriage in Abernathy Texas
On July 3 William Bigham and Miss Willma Harrold wed at the bride’s Abernathy home. William, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bigham, is popular in the city and works at Aiken Drug Store. Mrs. Bigham has toured Paducah and made many friends. The Paducah Post extends congratulations and best wishes for a contented prosperous life.
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William Bigham
Willma Harrold
Abernathy
Texas
William
W. W. Bigham
Aiken Drug Store
Jenkins Harkey Wedding in Graham Surprise Runaway Honeymoon
Miss Parmelia Jenkins wed Mr. D Harkey at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. Gary Smith officiating. They left for a New Mexico honeymoon, taking friends by surprise. The bride, longtime Graham resident, worked at the Eagle Cafe. the groom, a Graham veteran, left on a vacation not knowledge of plans.
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Parmelia Jenkins
Mr. D. Harkey
Presbyterian Manse
Gary Smith
Megargel Post
New Mexico
Young
Archer County
Graham
Eagle Cafe
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs George Blackwood
A daughter was born to Mr George Blackwood and his wife at their home on July 25.
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George Blackwood
Epworth League Outdoor Meet at First Methodist Church
The Epworth League holds an outdoor meeting on the mountain at 6 45 PM with the theme Psalms of Life God Manifested in Nature. Program includes songs silent prayer scripture readings and a leader’s talk by Fred J DeLain and others with Benediction.
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First Methodist Church
California
Sierras
Parsons Dies After Sudden Heart Trouble At Home
R W J Parsons died Monday night of heart trouble at his east of city farm. News spread Tuesday morning as friends learned the sad count. He moved here in 1904 from Erath county and bought the farm he kept since. Funeral services were held at his residence Wednesday morning with Rev P E Cantrell and Rev T E Bowman officiating, burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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R. W. J. Parsons
Mr. Parsons
Erath County
Dempsey Firpo Fight Arranged for September in U S
New York July 25 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion and Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina have agreed to a title bout likely in September near New York Promoter Tex Rickard announced that articles have been signed by Firpo and Jack Kearns but date and venue remain unsettled He said the match is signed sealed and delivered and will be held in the United States with details to follow.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Luis Angel Firpo
Argentina
Tex Rickard
Llate
Firpo
Jack Kearns
Rickard
United States
Negro on rail line killed in Wichita Falls area
Two black workers on the Wichita Falls and Southern railroad crew clashed yesterday afternoon. One man died this morning from blows to the head with a heavy tool. The body lies at Young County Hardware and Furniture Company’s undertaking parlors. Burial details were not set at press time.
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Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad
Young County Hardware and Furniture Company
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness
A widow expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for services and kindness during illness and death of wife on July 11, 1923. She hopes to repay favors in times of need. Signed B H Richards.
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B. H. Richards
Revival Meeting At Baptist Church This October
A revival meeting is announced at the Baptist church in October likely starting on the first or second Sunday. Final dates depend on securing the evangelist. Co. R. Taylor, Pastor.
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The
Baptist Church
Co. R. Taylor
Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting Notice in August
A joint meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary and Ladies' Guild will be held with Mrs. Edgar Matthews at 803 South Oak on Wednesday August 1 1923. A full attendance of the members is desired. Mrs Voules secretary.
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Woman’s Auxiliary
Ladies’ Guild
Edgar Matthews
South Oak
Voules
Sec’y
Harris Purchases Interest In Graham Grocery Firm
J G Harris announces purchase of J A Sims interest in the Graham Grocery Company. The business continues at the same location and Harris asks for continued patronage.
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J. A. Sims
Graham Grocery Company
J. G. Harris
Mrs E H Corley Spends Week at Wizard Wells
Mrs E H Corley is spending the week at Wizard Wells, staying at a local guest house and enjoying the lake area. Her visit highlights a quiet hobby trip to the rural recreation site with family and friends.
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Mrs
E. H. Corley
Wizard Wells
Arrest Sets Moren Land Still Case In Henry Chapel
Officers DeGraffenried and Howard found a small still and liquor on the Moren land in Henry Chapel this week. A. L. Chestnutt was arrested in connection with the still, posted bond immediately, and was released.
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DeGraffenried
Howard
Moren
Henry Chapel
A. L. Chestnutt
Mystery surrounds Roxana man Mark Boesinger death
Word reached here that Mark Boesinger once with the Roxana company died in California and was buried immediately. Information is vague and a sense of mystery remains about the report.
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Mark Boesinger
Roxana Company
California
Reed plans oil well drilling in Palo Pinto county
Mr. E. C. Reed made a business trip to Palo Pinto Tuesday. He is planning on drilling an oil well in Palo Pinto county as soon as conditions justify it.
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E. C. Reed
Palo Pinto
Palo Pinto County
Morrison Company buyers in markets for fall lines
The John E. Morrison Company's buyers are in the markets buying for all the company's stores. The goods are beginning to arrive and before many days their full fall lines will be on display.
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John E. Morrison Company
Paducah Visit Notes From Family Gatherings
Mrs J H Norman and daughter Eloise and Mabry of Paducah Texas visit Mr and Mrs R E Mabry. Mrs J B Robertson and daughter Miss Eva Kate call on their son and brother Dr Fern Robertson at Olney Saturday.
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J. H. Norman
Eloise
Mabry
Paducah, Texas
R. E. Mabry
J. B. Robertson
Eva Kate
Fern Robertson
Olney
Mrs. L. I. Hudson Visits Brother Edgar McLendon Family
Mrs. L. I. Hudson is visiting this week with her brother Edgar McLendon and his family, staying at their home.
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L. I. Hudson
Edgar McLendon
Mr. Ribble Struggles With Weeklong Illness
Mr. W. A. Ribble has been quite ill for the past week, prompting local concern and inquiries about his health.
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Mr. W. A. Ribble
Roaring Springs Visitor Notes and Local Updates
Mrs. H. B. Bigham of Roaring Springs is visiting relatives. Mrs. Forest Hunter is ill this week after an operation yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Newt Evans welcome a new son at their home. Dr. Fern Robertson of Olney visited Graham on Sunday.
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H. B. Bigham
Roaring Springs
Forest Hunter
Mrs
Newt Evans
Fern Robertson of
Olney
Graham Sunday
Radio and Weather Market Schedule For Fort Worth Day
Daily timetable lists market openings from 9 to 9 15 a m and 12 noon markets 1 to 7 p m. Weather reports and agricultural quotations follow with a 4 p m financial review of cotton and stocks. July 29 to Aug 4 features sports reviews, baseball scores, church services, and concerts with WBAP note on silent night for long distance records.
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United States Weather Report
Department of Agriculture, Fruits, Vegetables and
Financial Review of
Fort Worth
First Methodist Church
J. W. Bergin
D. D
Will Foster
W. F. Barnum
Star-Telegram
Pioneer R W Dooley Dies Suddenly at Home
R W Dooley, a longtime resident on the Clear Fork between South Bend and Eliasville, died suddenly of apoplexy at his home last Saturday. His funeral was held Sunday at Eliasville with burial by the Odd Fellows. He leaves a wife and two daughters.
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R. W. Dooley
Clear Fork
South Bend
Eliasville
The
Odd Fellows
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Fred J. DeLain
Jesse B. Stegall
Furman Christopher
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Stewart & Kennedy
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Newt Hamrick
Graham Tire Shop
J. M. Wright
Paris Tailors
H. M. Taylor
Ramsey Nursery
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Texas Hotel Orchestra
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