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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
3
Edgar Scurry reports Archer County News on the district attorney's interpretation of the Intoxicating Liquor Laws. He states that interstate shipments may go to dry areas, but once received the shipment cannot be redistributed within the dry territory. He adds section six permits personal carry for use by the purchaser and household members only.
About 3 p m last Friday Mrs A B Barnett who lived a mile east of Huntsville was shot and killed by a negro man. He had been annoying her and she tried to notify officers before being killed. The suspect has been arrested and is in jail.
Geological Survey reports 1912 continental sulfur output of 303 472 long tons valued at 5 256 422 dollars. Texas mines near Freeport, owned by S M Sweneman Sons and associates, expanded, with Panama Canal opening forecast shifting world trade. Japan dominated last year’s imports, while US gains threaten Pacific Coast shares.
The Farmers Union in Texas announces convention travel by rail from all districts to the San Antonio State Convention. Tickets must be purchased by August 4 and will be valid for return on August 5.
Mineral Wells hosts the Texas Commercial Executives Association for its Eighth Annual Institute July 10 to 19 with over a hundred secretaries editors and commercial agents from across the state attending. Lectures on Good Roads road bonds and a San Francisco Exposition plan are featured as officers and the next meeting site are to be decided. Merchants as Educators highlight the merchant’s role in community welfare and economic guidance.
The next regular meeting of Young County Camp U C V is on the first Saturday afternoon in August. Two prominent county citizens Hans, Jerry Stinson and John Spivey will deliver addresses to the veterans. The public is invited, especially the daughters of the Confederacy.
The State of Texas commands publication to summon named defendants in a suit by Eddleman Bros. Saddlery for land title and possession of 280 acres in Young County. Proceedings require appearance at the next district court term in Graham on September 1 1913. The writ also notes a separate local jail incident involving J W Roberts and Ira Black.
Fort Worth issued building permits totaling 315000 dollars in July as construction activity rose. The figure reflects demand across residential and commercial projects during the month.
A Weatherford Texas advertises hundreds of graduates earning good salaries after courses at Roberts Business College. The notice urges readers to write for guaranteed pro positions and directs inquiries to the college.
Official court seal and signature record dated July 1 in Graham Texas. J L Vaughan clerk confirms adherence to district court filing in Young County.
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