W. P. Hargraves Dies in Graham Street Incident
W P Hargraves a long time Young County resident died on a Graham sidewalk Saturday morning after seeking his doctor He was born August 1849 in Hopkins County and married Rebecca Kelly He is survived by his wife and three daughters Mollie Sloan Lum Elliott and Dell Hargraves Funeral held at Median Chapel Cemetery led by Rev Gary Smith Death attributed to an apoplexy He was a member of the Latter Day Saints and pioneer of the county
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W. P. Hargraves
Young County
Graham
Mr. Kelly
Lum Elliott
Dell Hargraves
Card of Thanks from the Johnston Family
Through the columns of the Leader the Johnston family thanks friends who assisted and offered words of consolation during their hour of sadness. May God’s blessings abide on all who rendered help.
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P. M. Johnston
Student Martha Morris Returns From Fort Worth
Miss Martha Mae Morris arrived last night after studying at T C U in Fort Worth. She had been in a pest session there and traveled home recently.
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Martha Mae Morris
Fort Worth
T. C. U. Tz Pest
Notice to candidates for ballot placement in Graham Texas
Public notice invites any candidate who has not filed to submit the required form to the Democratic County Chairman in Graham Texas for placement on the July 24 1926 primary ballot. The form requests the candidate name occupation post office and street address if any.
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Democratic
Graham
Texas
Signature acknowledgment form fragment in Texas county record
A notary acknowledges a signature in a Texas Young County instrument. The text records the signer identified before the authority and acknowledges execution for stated purposes. The fragment includes placeholders for date and seal with notary language.
Women’s Council thanks Graham drug stores for ice cream aid
In behalf of the Women’s Council of the Home Demonstration Clubs of Young County the group thanks Graham drug stores for generously supplying ice cream for the recent meeting. They also commend county agent W C Hale and secretary T T George for welcome words and interest. Gratitude is extended to Graham Stewart J S Criswell A B Eddieman Dr H E Griffin G B Johnson and chamber members for aid. The Graham Leader is thanked for encouragement.
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Women’s Council of the Home
Young County
Graham
W. C. Hale
T. T. George
Messrs
Graham Stewart
J. S. Criswell
A .B. Eddieman
H. E. Griffin
G. B
Stewart Weekend Visit With Relatives
Mr and Mrs Jack Stewart spent the weekend with relatives at Grand Prairie.
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Jack Stewart
Grand Prairie
Evolution and apples spark a comic reflection on origins
A humorous reflection questions evolution beliefs and the biblical apple tale. The speaker riffs on Adams and Eve, hard cider, and the idea of humans making monkeys of themselves, noting the irony of slow evolution versus quick human mischief.
Young County Baptists Hold Workers Conference
The Young County Baptist Workers Conference meets at Graham Church on Monday June 14 with a full Evangelism program. Devotionals by Rev G W Black and Rev T R Paden, music by Mrs G H Gregg, lessons on Fishers of Men and warning the lost, lunch at noon, board meeting and W M A conference at 1:30, discussion on soul winning led by Rev Robert Smith.
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Young County Baptist Workers’ Conference
Graham
G. W. Black
G. H. Gregg
B. A. Roark
Eze
N. Z. Abbott
T. R. Paden
A. E. Bradberry
Robert Smith
Constable's Sale for Tivis versus Tivis in Young County
By order of the District Court of Young County a $2,000 judgment with 10 percent interest and costs has been levied on Mrs. L. C. Tivis. On the first Tuesday in July 1926 the constable will sell an undivided one half of 242 acres in T. E. L. Co. Survey No. 1999 in Young County at the Graham courthouse door. Proceeds apply to the judgment. J. D. Dawson, Constable Prec. No. One, Graham, Texas, June 9, 1926.
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District Court of
Young County
J. E. Tivis
L. C. Tivis
L. C.tivis
Graham
Texas
J. D. Dawson
Graham, Texas
Abduction of Mathis Landholder Dr J R Ramsey Rumor
The uncle of Dr. J. R. Ramsey, a Mathis landholder, disappeared three weeks ago after visiting a sick Mexican near Mathis. A forged card and a San Antonio car note prompted fear he was killed by local rivals. Mrs. Ramsey offers 1000 dollars for recovery and 1000 for the arrest and conviction of abductors or slayers.
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J. R. Ramsey
South Texas
Mathis
Texas
Beeville
San Antonio
J. A. Ramsey
Dr. Ramsey
Local Families Report Illness and Visits
Betty Jo Friedel daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Friedel was ill last week. Mrs John H Wood remains ill at her daughter Mrs R V Tidwell home and cannot receive visitors. Mr and Mrs Wiley Frazer and family and Mr Frazer’s mother visited relatives in Graham on Saturday and Sunday.
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Betty Jo
Joe Friedel
John H. Wood
R. V. Tidwell
Wiley Frazer
Mr. Frazer
Graham
Mrs Mayes and Sons Visit Wichita Falls Couple
Mrs Jason Mayes and her two sons Harry K and George spent the weekend in Wichita Falls visiting Mr and Mrs D R Wimberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Mayes and Sons
Harry K. and
George
Wichita Falls
D. R. Wimberly
Mrs. E A Crouch and Daughter Visit McKinney Kin
Mrs. E A Crouch and her daughter Alline of McKinney are visiting Mrs. Blanche Johnson and other relatives.
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E. A. Crouch
Alline
McKinney
Blanche Johnson
Franklin family visits Weatherford for revival
Rev. A. W. Franklin and his Weatherford family are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J Franklin and attending the local Methodist revival events.
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A. W. Franklin
Weatherford
Misses Woods and Delaney Visit Wichita Falls Hostess
Miss Joline Woods and Miss Mary Delaney of Wichita Falls are visiting at the home of Mrs. Blanche Johnson.
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Joline Woods
Mary Delaney
Wichita Falls
Blanche Johnson
Taacks of Lockney Visit Sister in Local City
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Taack of Lockney Texas spent a few days here last week visiting Mrs. Taack's sister Mrs. Kate Schuster.
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W. E. Taack
Lockney, Texas
Celmus Return From Iowa Visit To Marshallton Home
Mr and Mrs Joe Celmus have returned to their Marshallton Iowa home after a two week visit with Mrs Kate Schuster in Marshallton and area.
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Joe Celmus
Marshallton
Iowa
Kate Schuster
Perkins Family Back in Olney After Graham Visit
Mr and Mrs Wilburn Perkins and their daughter Ranell returned to Olney yesterday following a weeklong visit in Graham.
Rubenkoe brothers attend State Firemen's Convention
Messrs John and Louis Rubenkoe nig are attending the State Firemen's Convention at Harlingen this month.
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Messrs
John and
Louis Rubenkoenig
Harlingen
Big pie supper planned at Indian Mound schoolhouse
A big pie supper will be hosted tomorrow evening at Indian Mound schoolhouse. Everyone is invited to attend this community event and share in the refreshments.
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Indian Mound Schoolhouse
School Taxes Await Review by Graham Public Schools
Mr. A. D. Stewart aims to finish assessing Graham Public Schools taxes quickly and asks residents who have not yet met him to schedule a meeting soon.
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A. D. Stewart
Graham
Fire alarms remind need to remove hazards and avoid grass fires
The two alarms Monday evening stress removing fire hazards at once. The incidents appear to have started from matches or cigarettes discarded into dry grass.
Fort Worth Visit Highlights Local Figures
Mrs. W. A. Stewart visited Fort Worth last week while Mr. C. F. Marshall spent last Friday in the city for court business.
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W. A. Stewart
Fort Worth
C. F. Marshall
Mrs J M Dudley and children visit Mr A B Eddleman
Mrs J M Dudley and her children called on Mr A B Eddleman during a family visit. The gathering touched on local affairs and shared news of mutual acquaintances.
Funeral for Mr. Burkett Attended by Dallas Aunt
Mrs. W. H. Montgomery of Dallas, aunt of Mrs. F. M. Burkett, is in town to attend Mr. Burkett's funeral today.
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W. H. Montgomery
Dallas
F. M. Burkett
Burkett
Mrs Street and son visit Wheat family in Memphis Texas
Mrs Q Street and her son Glenn Q returned Sunday after visiting Mr and Mrs W L Wheat in Memphis Texas.
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Q. Street
Glenn Q
W. L. Wheat
Memphis
Texas
Pauline Braddock Returns from Fort Worth
Miss Pauline Braddock is at home from Fort Worth where she was a student at Texas Woman's College the past session.
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Pauline Braddock
Fort Worth
Texas Woman's College
Miss Fannie Ragland Returns From Fort Worth Visit
Miss Fannie Ragland has returned from Fort Worth where she attended Texas Woman's College the past term.
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Fannie Ragland
Fort Worth
Texas Woman's College
Visit of Dallas Family Highlights Local Gathering
Mrs Mildred Lester and her daughters Maude and Grace traveled from Dallas to visit relatives here on Sunday.
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Mildred Lester
Maude and
Grace
Dallas
Frank Broxson Called to Snyder for Ill Father
Mr Frank Broxson was called to Snyder the first of the week due to the serious illness of his father.
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Frank Broxson
Snyder
Last day to file applications for primary ballot
Candidates have a few days left to file with the county chairman if they want their names on the primary ballot. June 19 is the last day. Applications must include name occupation post office and address and be acknowledged before a notary public or other oath administrator.
County men haul big salt creek catfish in night catch
County Commissioner Mack Sims his brother and Rev N Z Abbott of Jean fished Salt Creek last night hauling three catfish from 12 to 22 pounds, caught on hooks. The past month has yielded several hundred pounds of fish above Gra ham.
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Mack Sims
N. Z. Abbott
Jean
Salt Creek
Graham
Young artist Johnnie Hughes draws governor race cartoon
A notable cartoon by Johnnie Hughes son of Mr and Mrs John Hughes was submitted to the office this week. His work, shown at the Young County Fair for years, depicts Mrs Ferguson's defeat and leading Jim back to Temple, highlighting exceptional artistic skill.
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Johnnie Hughes
John Hughes
Johnnie
Mrs Lillian Widmayer Visits O E S Chapters Across Town
Mrs Lillian Widmayer the Grand Martha of the O E S visits sections installing officers. She recently aided in Breckenridge at a school of instruction where 141 took examinations and plans further installations in Jacksboro on June 15.
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Lillian Widmayer
Martha
Jean
Breckenridge
Jacksboro
Ms. Widmayer
Graham Man among groomsmen at Dallas wedding
Robert Stewart of Graham served as a groomsman in the Dallas wedding of D. C. Smith and Claudia Mae Dunklin last Sunday evening. Illa Merle Baker, who has visited Graham, was one of the bridesmaids.
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Robert Stewart
Graham
Dallas
D. C. Smith
Claudia Mae Dunklin
Illa Merle Baker
Taft Absent From Supreme Court Closure Due to Illness
Chief Justice Taft remains home ill and unable to preside as the Supreme Court closes the current session. The illness prevents him from officiating on Monday at the session's end.
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Taft
Supreme Court
Sam Goldwater Comments On Evidence Of Passing Pull Day
Sam Goldwater asserts that a screw represents mute evidence that the day of the pull has passed in a concise critical remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Goldwater
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The
Venience of
First National Bank
In Graham
Federal Reserve System
E. S. Graham
W. P. &.Cash
S. Boyd Street
P. K. Deats
C. C. Bloodworth
T. Tash
T. O. Deats
Ass’t Casider
H. B. Street
A. B. Eddleman
County of
Young
Willard Batteries
Stewart-Warner Radios
Mallory
Willard
West Fourth St
Ind
Adamses
Adam
Eve
Workers’ Conference OF
Young County Baptists
Constable’s Sale
the Stars and Stripes
Graham National Bank
J. M. Dudley
Texhoma Oil & Refining Comp
Y S. S. Bates
Shamrock Motor Company
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