Social notes from Graham and nearby towns
Personal mentions list visitors and travelers: W D Spivey of Finis in Graham yesterday. Hardy Price and Ed Wood in Dallas this week. Mrs John B Wood in Mineral Wells for vacation. Dr C O Hess and family visited relatives in Waco last week. Robert Bullock mingling with crowds in Graham Big Monday. Miss Una Adams left for Virginia. Chas Gay returned from Fort Worth. O Fauntleroy family left for Ada Oklahoma for two weeks. Miss Odessa Long visiting sister in Shreveport. Monroe Allen and family of Wichita Falls visited J A Allen. Ed Dowdle returned from Dallas after attending S M U. Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis on vacation to Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs Hugh Sherwood visited Wellington and West Texas. Mr and Mrs E W Allen returned from Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Allen
Wichita Falls
J. A. Allen
Hugh Sherwood
Wellington
West Texas
Morrison couple to tour sites during Shrine visit
The Leader reports H. L. Morrison of Seattle sent a card saying Mr. and Mrs. Morrison will attend the Shrine convention this week and visit many places of interest before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Morrison
Seattle
Mrs. Morrison
Local Folks Travel and Visit Fort Worth and Olney
Mrs W E Eddleman and Mrs W Johnson traveled to Fort Worth on Tuesday. Wilbur Perkins and family visited relatives in Olney last weekend. Mr and Mrs John Rhea made a business trip to Fort Worth this Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Eddleman
W. ¥. Johnson
Fort Worth
Wilbur Perkins
Olney
John Rhea
Mr and Mrs John H Wood Head East Texas on Overland Trip
Mr and Mrs John H Wood departed yesterday for an overland trip to East Texas. The travelers’ plans and exact destinations are not disclosed in the brief note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wood
East Texas
Woody and families visit in Allen Craig home
Mr and Mrs B P Woody visited this week at Allen Craig's home. J D Bunch G P Bunch's nine year old son had his tonsils removed Tuesday afternoon. Mrs C M Rickman returned last Friday from Mineral Wells after several days away. Mr and Mrs Miller Ratcliff welcomed a new son last week. Mrs J A Baker Mrs Davis and Mrs Chas Baker left Tuesday for a Mineral Wells trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Woody
Allen Craig
J. D. Bunch
G. P. Bunch
C. M. Rickman
Mineral Wells
Miller Ratcliff
J. A. Baker
Davis
Chas. Baker
Reverend Suttle renews Leader subscription in city visit
Rev. F. E. Suttle of Jean was in the city Monday and renewed his subscription to The Leader. Raymond Lee Hutchison underwent an operation for the removal of his tonsils Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Suttle
Jean
Leader
Raymond Lee Hutchison
Wade Visit Ties Sweetwater Kin to Wood Family
W. M. Wade and Horace Wade of Sweetwater are here visiting Mrs. John B. Wood and other relatives, sharing time with family members and catching up on news from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Wade
Horace Wade
Sweetwater
John B. Wood
N. V. McCulley Returns From Morrison Co Vacation
N V McCulley a popular salesman for the Morrison Company came back Sunday from a pleasant vacation marking a cheerful homecoming and renewed duties with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. V. McCulley
Morrison Company
McCoy Returns from Kentucky Kin Visit
S. A. McCoy came back last week after visiting relatives in Kentucky, returning to his home and routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. McCoy
Kentucky
Mr and Mrs Ed Cox Receive Peaches From Jermyn
Mr and Mrs Ed Cox received a box of fine peaches from Jermyn on Tuesday. The gesture highlights community ties as the fruit was delivered to their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cox
Jermyn
Farmer Brings Five-Pound Cabbage From Loving Farm
A. E. Oatman delivered a sack of cabbage from his Loving area farm. The heads averaged five pounds each, marking a sizable yield for the locality and noting the producer’s crop quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Oatman
Loving
Mr and Mrs Crouch Visit Judge Johnsons Family
Mr and Mrs E A Crouch with their young daughter are in the city this week visiting Mrs Crouch’s parents, Judge and Mrs C W Johnson, enriching the local social scene with a family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Crouch
City
Tonsil Removal Performed On Lila Cunningham
Lila Josephine Cunningham of Eliasville underwent a tonsil removal operation Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Josephine Cunningham
Eliasville
Decatur Man Returns Home After Visit with Daughter
A. E. Jameson of Decatur left last Saturday for home after a two week visit with his daughter Mrs. F. M. Southall in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Deccatur
F. M. Southall
Lindley brothers motor to Gatesville in Studebaker
Harry S. Lindley of Oil City drove a new Studebaker Special Six Touring Car from Shamrock Motor Company this week and will travel with his brother to Gatesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Lindley
Oil City
Shamrock Motor Company
Will
Gatesville
Mr and Mrs Warren Return From Fort Worth Trip
Mr and Mrs Warren came back last week after visiting Fort Worth and other places. Mr Warren attended the Undertakers and Embalmers Convention in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Warren
Fort Worth
Mr. Warren
Undertakers and Embalmers
Miss Bessie Mayes Sets Sight On Baylor Summer Classes
Miss Bessie Mayes left Sunday for Belton to enter Baylor University for the summer session. By attending school this summer she hopes to receive her A B degree next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Mayes
Belton
Baylor
Oatmans Visit Graham Relatives This Week
Mr and Mrs A E Oatman visited relatives and friends in Graham this week. Brother Oatman was a pleasant caller at The Leader office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Oatman
Graham
Brother Oatman
Leader
Groesbeck visitors meet Snoddy family’s new granddaughter
Mrs W F Bates and Mrs O M Wroe of Groesbeck are visiting Mr and Mrs M C Snoddy. Bates is the Snoddy matron’s mother and stopped by to see the new granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bates
O. M. Wroe
Groesbeck
M. C. Snoddy
McBrayer Returns from West Coast Business Trip
H. T. McBrayer came back Sunday night from a business trip to Los Angeles California. He traveled to Denver on the outbound route and returned through El Paso with a brief stop in Juarez Mexico.
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H. T. McBrayer
Los Angeles
Calif
Denver
el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
Grace Stewart Returns Home After Bible Institute Session
Miss Grace Stewart, previously in the Scarritt Bible Institute last session, came home last week. She graduated in S. M. A. a year ago and has been engaged in special work at the Bible Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Stewart
Scarritt Bible Institute
Bible Institute
Dr Morris and family depart Graham for Hot Springs Arkansas
Dr W A Morris and his family left this week for a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas. Morris is a Graham booster and had his car decorated to clearly show residents that she is from Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Morris
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Fisherman J. D. Phillips nets 30-pound gulf catch
J. D. Phillips reports from his First National location after a Corpus Christi vacation with good fishing and bathing in the gulf. He personally hauled a 30-pound fish, challenging old time fishermen to beat his catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Phillips
First National
Corpus Christi
Gulf
Violent Storm Devastates New York Metropolitan Area
A violent storm with shifting winds reaching nearly 90 mph struck the Metropolitan section of New York last Sunday. It killed over fifty people, injured more than one hundred, and caused extensive property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
New York
Egg marked with a letter from local stranger inspires curiosity
R W J Parsons of the east side brought a hen egg to the office bearing a distinct letter J on the shell. He described street curiosity sparked by the find. Pat Wood writes of a Texas winter concert tour with Professor Rowell the violinist Miss Keck the harpist and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. J. Parsons
Mr.Parsons
Pat Wood
Rowell
Miss Keck
Texas
Pat
Cincinnatti
Wood
Couple Enjoy Galveston Beauties By Beach
Henry Schlittler Jr and his wife are spending a few days at Galveston admiring the Beauties. They are enjoying their time, though Henry wishes his father in law William Johnson were along, for on the shore Mr Johnson is a seaside favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schlittler, Jr
Galveston
Henry
Wm. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Bunger Team Buys Uniforms From Local Vendor
Representatives of the Bunger baseball team purchased uniforms from Howard's Confectionery. Greg Howard, in charge of the sporting goods department, runs a steady stock of golf and baseball supplies, keeping a full inventory available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Greg Howard
Sporting Goods
Frank S Hastings Dies After Illness At Stamford
Frank S Hastings longtime manager of Swenson ranch interests based in Stamford died at 7:80 Monday morning after an acute Brights disease attack. He was a widely known authority on high bred cattle and his death was reported from his Stamford home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Hastings
Swenson
Stamford
Bright
Alice Graham Visits Fort Smith Arkansas
Alice Graham travels to Fort Smith Arkansas for an unspecified visit, staying in the area to engage in local activities and meet contacts during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Graham
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Miss Allie Thomas Returns Home From Dallas Vacation
Miss Allie Thomas visits her hometown for a vacation from Dallas. It is her first break since she entered the school of nurses two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Thomas
Dallas
School of Nurses
Graham II Returns From University Stopover
M. K. Graham II arrived Saturday from Austin where he has been enrolled at the University during the past term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Graham II
Austin
University
Porter Whaley to Address Lions Club Luncheon
Porter Whaley of the W. T. C. C. visits the city as a noted West Texas booster and will speak at the Lions Club luncheon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Whaley
West Texas
Lions Club
Bryson Clergyman Visits Graham with Family
Rev. J. M. McCloud of Bryson arrived in Graham for a family visit. He has been a prominent figure in this Texas region for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McCloud
Bryson
Graham
Texas
Mrs Caldwell Visits Breckenridge Kin on East Street
Mrs C M Caldwell from Breckenridge spent last week with A E Caldwell and family on East Street, visiting relatives and sharing time together in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Caldwell
Breckenridge
A. E. Caldwell
East Street
For RentCool bedroom near square fully furnished
A rental notice offers a cool bedroom conveniently near the square at 713 EIM Street. The space is nicely furnished with essential comforts for immediate occupancy.
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Eim ‘Street
Your Baby's Photograph Free Promotion
A public notice invites parents to bring babies up to age two for a free photograph session. No payment required. Event runs daily from 9 to 5, June 15 to July 1, at the stated location.
Reverend Lcke Thomas reports home shipment of food
Rev Lcke Thomas returned from Dallas where he visited Buckner Orphans Home and asked the children their preference for a HAM and EGG breakfast. They approved it. He secured hams and eggs in Young county and shipped them directly to the Home by the Sunday Schools. He asks all Sunday Schools that have not reported to provide the number of eggs and hams shipped.
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Lcke Thomas
Dallas
Buckner Orphan’s Home
Brother Thomas
Young County
Unidentified boy killed in Waurika railroad yards
Sheriff Ballard of Jefferson County Oklahoma received a photo of a boy about 17 killed in Waurika Railroad Yards around 12:30 PM on June 5 1922. The body is held for identification and the Leader office displays the picture for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saye
Ballard
Jefferson County
Oklahoma
Waurika
Leader
Hugh M. Smith Watchmaker and Optician Ad
Hugh M. Smith, watchmaker and optician, announces services at Harmon Bros. old stand, 34tfe, inviting customers for repairs and eyewear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M. Smith
Harmon Bros
Community leader C W DeFreest returns from Denver
C W DeFreest came back Sunday from a Denver vacation after two years of hard work with no rest. He spent the period in a hospital and now resumes strenuous duties. Since arriving two years ago he has been a valued citizen and an active Chamber of Commerce member, readily offering time and money for Graham's development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. DeFreest
Denver
Colorado
Chamber of Commerce
Graham
Trains Halted by Inspection Delay Cleared in Texas
Trains on the Wichita Falls and Southern were halted for two days after a Federal inspector held up engines at Breckenridge and another engine pulled a passenger train on Monday. One engine left the rails near Eliasville and it took twenty four hours to clear the track. Service resumed on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Southern
Breckenridge
Eliasvill
Henry Unable To Fill Engagement Here
A telegram announced that Hon. R. L. Henry was called home unexpectedly and could not fulfill his engagement this week in Graham. He plans to reschedule for a later date. Many had traveled from the country to hear him, as his speeches have been well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Henry
Graham
Mr. Henry
Republicans To Put Out Full Ticket for Texas Election
The Republican state chairman R B Creager says a full state ticket will be issued for the fall elections with county tickets encouraged where possible. He predicted the party will carry the San Antonio district and at least two other areas, names not specified. A Republican meeting in San Antonio involved about 25 members from across Texas, with a 2 PM session following an 11 AM adjournment. Participants included Creager and officials from Austin Dallas Greenville Waco Pharr San Antonio Fort Worth and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Creager
Republican Committee
Creager
San Antonio
Texas
Eugene Nolte
Seguin
J. W. Bass
Austin
George Hopkins
Dallas
G. T. Bartlett
Linden
C. A. Duck
Greenville
C. W. Beck
Hillsboro
C. A Boynton
Waco
William Watson
Centerville
T. P. Lee
Houston
P. C. Owen
Campo
W.A. Matthaei
Bellville
W. M. Turney
Smithville
E. P. Wilmot
J. F. Ballard
Beeville
Houston Jones
Pharr
L. L. Thompson
C. O. Harris
San Angelo
G. N. Harrison
Brownwood
George Sparenberg
Joe Kingsbury, Jr
Fort Worth
John B. Schmitz
Denton
Blow Torch Fails to Ignite Treated Cotton Bale
At a Dallas cotton ginners convention a chemically treated bale was subjected to fire. Despite matches cigars and a blow torch on a high wind the bale only scorched. The bale dipped for sixty seconds in Cotton Protecto resisted burning with immune results noted for five year old samples. U S Bureau of Markets says the treatment does not injure fibre or stain the cotton. Treated and untreated bales appear alike and dipping occurs at the gun.
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Dallas
United States Bureau of Markets
Cow with bell trick sparks rural dinner joke
Algernon asks why a cow wears a bell. Bobby replies it’s to call the calf when dinner is ready, a light exchange captured as a rural joke.
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Algernon
Bobby
L M Davis Attends Druggists Convention in Fort Worth
L M Davis attends a druggists convention in Fort Worth this week showcasing industry trends and new pharmaceutical products. The event gathers professionals from regional drug outlets to discuss regulatory updates and market opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.M. Davis
Fort Worth
Mrs Clyde Haden at Megargel at grandmother’s bedside
Mrs Clyde Haden travels to Megargel to be with her grandmother Mrs Watson who lies ill at her bedside as family gathers for support and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Haden
Megargel
Mrs. Watson
Publication Citation in Real Estate Suit No. 6887
The State of Texas requires Young County Sheriff to publish weekly citations for A M Dittman and J F Dittman in a newspaper, summons for the district court in Graham on September 4, 1922, in case No. 6887 filed June 1, 1922 by U S Dittman seeking foreclosure of a vendor's lien on property in Graham, with details of a balance owed, prior payments, and interest, and requests judgment for debt, interest, attorney's fees, and foreclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
A. M. Dittman
J. F. Dittman
30Th Judicial District
Graham
Texas
A. D
U. S. Dittman
C. P. Hutchison
Eddie Hutchison
L. 8
Willie Riggs
Golda Barnett
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W. D. Spivey
Finis
Hardy Price
Ed Wood
C. O. Hess
Robert Bullock
Una Adams
Virginia
Chas. Gay
O. Fauntleroy
Last Satuday
Ada
Miss Odessa Long
Mrs. Elliott
Shreveport
Louisiana
Ed Dowdle
Frank Lewis
E. W. Allen
Dick’s Shop
Willard
Graham Storage Battery Co
Graham, Texas
Willard Storage
Shrine Circus
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