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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1922

Page

7

Stacy well shows oil at 625 feet near Throckmorton

Throckmorton June 6 The Stacy well 12 miles south of town shows a good oil discovery in a sand at 625 feet. Drilling halted as oil filled the hole in a 10 inch hole and will proceed into the sand midweek. Ownership lies with Royal Palm Oil Co of Florida which holds 1500 acres, with Empire Gas and Fuel Co owning adjacent lands.

Throckmorton Stacy Here Royal Palm Oil Company of Florida Shackleford Noyal Palm Empire Gas and Fuel Company

Picnic Note From Rebekahs and I O F

The Rebekahs and I O O F will hold a picnic on Saturday June 10 at 7 pm Meet at the I O O F Hall the event is one mile north of Graham on the Newcastle road Women should bring lunches and men fruit Both orders urge attendance.

Rebekahs I. O. O. F.hall Graham Newcastle Road

Willard Mobley Seeks County Surveyor Post

Willard Mobley announces his candidacy for County Surveyor of Young County. A licensed surveyor with two years in Archer and Young counties, he highlights a strong record, rural schooling, Graham High School, and correspondence studies. Democrat primary in July. Clint Copeland leaves for Dallas with multiple offers after postgraduate work at Texas A&M College.

Willard Mobley Young County Mr. Mobley Graham High School Archer Young Counties Clint Copeland Dallas A & M. College

Mrs Mabry Visits Mineral Wells for a Winter Stay

Mrs E Mabry is in Mineral Wells for a several week visit. She plans to enjoy the mineral springs and local sights, staying at a downtown lodging and socializing with friends in the community.

E. Mabry

Big Monday in Graham Revived as Month’s Trade Day

Next Monday, June 11, Graham hosts its big day with a crowds anticipated to boost Young County commerce. Traders from nearby counties expect to gather for socializing and shopping as Graham is described as the region’s leading trading center between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls.

Graham Young County Fort Worth Wichita Falls

Epworth League Program June 11 Gets Education Topic

Epworth League program on June 11 features subject Getting an Education with Leader Howard Mathis. Scripture readings from Prov IX 1 21 and Acts XXIII 1 3, piano solo by Miss Sadie Eddleman, reading by Miss Katherine Erwin, and a debate on education value. Affirmative speakers Miss Eula Saye and Ferman Christopher versus negative Mr Delane and Miss Grace Stewart. Perseverance Needed in Getting an Education presented by W. D. McFarlane.

Howard Mathis Sadie Eddleman Katherine Erwin Eula Saye Ferman Christopher Mr. Delane Grace Stewart W. D. McFarlane

Miss Catherine Erwin Returns from Fort Worth Visit

Miss Catherine Erwin came in Saturday from T. W. C. at Fort Worth.

Catherine Erwin Fort Worth

Sheriff Sale In Young County Texas 1922

A sheriff sale is ordered in the case Graham Fuel Oil Company versus Old Dominion Oil Company No 6494. On July 4 1922 at Graham Texas the court will sell an oil and gas leasehold interest covering 60 acres in the B R I R survey to satisfy a 495.90 judgment plus costs. The property includes mechanics and materialmen liens on a standard rig tank lines and casing. The sale is conducted by Sheriff John W Saye with Deputy Geo Black.

State OF Texas Young District Court Young County Graham Fuel Oil Company Old Dominion Oil Company Court House Graham T. B. Wayne John W. Saye Geo. Black

Petrolia Supply Company Dissolved and Reincorporation Planned

Notice states the partnership of A A Kuehn J J Staley R E Shepherd W D Cline M L Allday R E Allday J A Shepherd W D Cole D L Fritz R A Lincoln W C Kiker and Mrs W H Garretson of Graham Texas dissolved by mutual consent on May 31 1922. Debts to be received by A A Kuehn and demands presented to him. Undersigned intend to incorporate the business retaining the original name Petrolia Supply Company.

A. A. Kuehn J J. Staley R. E. Shepherd W. D. Cline M. L. Allday R. E. Allday J. A. Shepherd W. D. Cole D. L. Fritz R. A. Lincoln W. C Kiker W. H. Garretson Graham County of Young State of Texas Petrolia Supply Company Wichita Falls Texas J. I. Staley W. D. CL J. 1 Staley Incorporators

Card of Thanks from Herron Family

CARD OF THANKS to our many friends who came to us with their kindness and sympathy in our recent deep sorrow in the loss of our dear husband and father. We extend our heartfelt thanks. May the Heavenly Father bless and keep every one of you is our prayer. MRS. F. HERRON AND FAMILY

Father F. Herron

Constable's Sale in Young County Texas 1922

A county court order directs the sale of C O Pease's property to satisfy a $350 judgment plus costs. On June 12 1922 the sale of a large steel oil tank will be held at Henderson's Garage Graham Texas within legal hours to the highest bidder. Proceeds go to R L Smith and costs.

County Court Young County R. L. Smith C. O. Pease Henderson Graham Texas

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First National Bank E. S. Graham R. E. Lynch P. K. Deats Co. C. Bloodworth Assisant J. H. Buchanan T. O. Deats Studebaker Buick Ust C. Bower Epworth Constable’s Sale J. D. Dawson Deering and McCormick West John Deere THE John E. Morrison CO Newcastle Edwin Clapp Hart Schaffner & Marx and Kirschbaum Butterick Patterns and Butterick Publications
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