W O W Decoration At Oak Grove Cemetery Rites
The W O W and Woodmen Circle held their annual decoration at Oak Grove cemetery with a parade from the hall at 4 pm led by the Gra ham Concert Band. Dr R A Duncan gave the address and graves of deceased members were decorated. Ice cream followed and the circle premiered a new drill. Next Monday is Trades Day in Graham with expectations of a lighter crowd due to harvest work.
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Woodmen
Oak Grove Cemetery
Graham
R. A. Duncan
Order of the Woodmen of the World
Death of W. T. McBee Shocks Red Top Community
W T McBee died at his home seven miles north of the city last Monday night at 11 o'clock and was buried Tuesday afternoon. A longtime Red Top resident and prominent community member, he was a devout Methodist and leader in local religious work. He leaves a wife two sons and four daughters and many friends share in the sorrow. Also notes a schedule change for Sunday band concerts in the courthouse park moving from 3:30 to 5:30 starting June 20 to avoid peak heat and allow time for supper and church services.
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W. T. McBee
Mr. McBee
Red Top
Methodist Church
Court House Park
Fry forgery case scheduled for trial in Wichita Falls
The Fry forgery case is set for trial in Wichita Falls on Wednesday June 23. Fifty separate bills will be tried singly, a statement by an attorney says this will require considerable time. If all are tried, the remainder of the summer will be needed to dispose of them. The Greatest $1 Sale Ever in Graham at af Street and Co.
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Fry
Wichita Falls
J. W. Newsom
Willie Riggs
Brother Newsom
J. M. French
Salt Creek Flood Devastates Graham Area In Early 1900s
Heavy rains and northwestern winds caused Salt Creek to surge five feet above previous records, flooding the Graham area. Five inches of rain drowned crops and ruined homes, with thirty families displaced and livestock losses noted, including hogs, goats, and a piano in Rubenkoenig’s house. Local officials and residents warned others, while firefighters and the Independent Telephone Exchange aided in alerting the town.
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Salt
Graham
C. C. Mayes
Ben Moseley
John Rubenkoenig
W. H. Mayes
Independent Telephone Exchange
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R. F. Short & Company
Chia Dreaas
Af, Street& Co's
Salt Creek
Wade Orrell
G. W. Walsh
W. F. Campbell
Price Beach
Coplingers
A. S. Slater
Man Hill
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