Death of Wat Mayes in Graham with funeral and church revival notes
Wat Mayes of Graham dies at eleven p m Thursday June 12 after a long illness. Born in Tarrant county September 9 1867 he lived much of his life in Young county. He married Cissina DeLane in 1892 and left three sons two living with a grieving wife four brothers and four sisters. He is praised as a kind honest man and a trusted public servant recently justice of the peace. The town hosts a revival led by Bro Bradford and Bro Moody with four additions to the church and multiple services. A local tennis tournament begins with several matches and a civil wedding for Raymond Reed and Grace Moreland in Canyon City last Friday.
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Wat
Tarrant County
Young County
Cissina DeLane
Christ
Graham Last Ear
Atte
Bro
Bradford
Sherman
Bro. Moody
J. W. Akin, Jr
Rey
Gaines B. Hall
Paul Deats
Mabry Short
Raymond Reed
Grace Moreland
Canyon City
Reed
R.L. Reed
R. L. Reed & Co
Farmer N S Farmer Named for Graham Postmaster
News states N S Farmer, recently nominated for Graham postmaster, has been recommended to the Senate for confirmation and will receive his commission to manage the office. He is described as an excellent gentleman with many friends in Graham and Young County awaiting the appointment.
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N. S. Farmer
Graham
Senate
Loving Mine Runs Full Time Near Loving
The Leader editor visited the Sallie Alice mine near Loving where coal is mined full time. A full write up will follow next week detailing the mine’s possibilities, prospects, and the editor’s trip through the operation.
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Loving
The
Leader
Sallie-Alice
Cotton Bloom Report From Graham Area
J W Condor of the north side brings to the office a blooming cotton plant marking the first bloom of the season. He owns twenty acres of early cotton and expects to bring the first bale to Graham this year.
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J. W. Condor
Town
Black brothers visit in West Texas note
T. T. Black of West Texas visits his brother Rey. G. W. Black is noted in the same brief item.
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T. T. Black
West Texas
Brother
Rey
G. W. Black
Pastor Jere Knode Cook Reunites With Heiress
Jere Knode Cook once a Hempstead pastor who fled with heiress Miss Floretta Whaley six years ago has married the woman again last week. His former wife agreed to divorce to spare the two children further disgrace. Cook has since worked as a house painter and decorator in California.
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Ago
Hempstead
L. L
Floretta Whaley
Borm
California
Long Island
Picnic at Loving Draws Count With Grove Attractions
The Loving community plans a basket picnic at Steadham Grove just north of Loving on June 28. The committee promises water shade and a strong attractions lineup including speaking bronco riding racing and ball games and invites Graham and county residents to attend for a good time.
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Loving
Steadham Grove
Graham
Fallin and Cook Wedding at Methodist Church
The wedding of Z. D. Fallin of Fort Worth and Miss Minnie Cook daughter of Rev. and Mrs. 8. D. Cook of Graham was announced in The Leader. The ceremony took place Friday morning June 18 at 6 o'clock with Rev. J. Hall Bowman officiating. Fallin is described as well respected in his hometown and Minnie Cook is praised as charming with many friends present.
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Z. D. Fallin
Fort Worth
Minnie Cook
D. Cook
Graham
Methodist
J. Hall Bowman
J Co Casbarn and Son Visit Newcastle
J. Co. Casbarn and son Randolph from Newcastle arrive today to conduct business and visit local contacts.
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J. Co. Casbarn and Son
Randolph
Newcastle
Bountiful Rains Lift Spirits Across the Region
A steady rain began Tuesday and continued into Thursday, soaking ground and boosting crops. Farmers report corn nearly ready, other crops thriving, and livestock forage revival, with optimism spreading through the community as business improves.
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West
Delegation presses Bryan on Mexican intervention policy
A group with vast business ties to Mexico met with Mr. Bryan to urge U S intervention claiming American lives risked, while Secretary of State argued their aim was financial gain. The delegation left displeased, noting the policy remained hands off.
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U. S
Mexico
Bryan
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. F. Short & Company
Wat Mayes
Throne Wat Mayes
Oak Grove Cemetery
Jesus
Joe R. Mayes
R. L. Reed
Leonard Norman
Robert Morrison
Rose
Morrison
Porter
Tidwell
Doty
Lynch
Street
McClatchey
Kessler
Crabb
Ber
Moreland
Farmer
Jere Knode Cook
Fallin
Cook
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