Tourist praises our fine park in letter from Woodall
A two week dry spell improved Graham roads enabling travel to the park in south Graham. The park’s camping ground draws tourists with records of visiting cars from multiple states and a positive note from Mr Mc Donald, the keeper. A letter from Mr and Mrs E W Woodall of Rock Falls Iowa commends the park and Graham Texas for rest and courteous treatment.
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Graham
South Graham
Claude H. Elliott
Fort Worth
Joe Winters
Naomi
Arizona
Olen S. Neve
Marlow
Oklahoma
W. E. Ash
Durant
R. C. Cleninger
Dallas
R. L. Simmons
R. R. Moulden
Moe Kinney
Maxwell
McDonald
Y. McDonald
Shawnee Park
Texas
E. W. Woodall
Rock Falls
Iowa
Cash Market and Grocery Moves to Taylor Building
The Cash Market and Grocery on the east side of the square is moving this week to the Taylor building, one door south of their present location.
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Taylor Buiding
Stewart to Open Gent's Furnishings Store on West Square
W. A. Stewart will open a gent's furnishing store on the west side of the square soon. Further mention will follow once plans are fully worked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stewart
Galveston Wedding of Miss Eula Stone and Alvin Beard
Miss Eula Stone daughter of Mrs Mary Stone and Alvin K Beard were married at 5 30 PM Saturday at 2318 Avenue O Galveston officiated by Rev A E Ewell. Palms ferns and daisies formed the altar in the living room. The couple will travel to Washington DC and New York for a wedding trip before returning to Galveston.
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Eula Stone
Alvin Beard
Galveston
Miss Stone
Mary Stone
Graham
Galveston Tribune
May Stone
Avenue O
Miss Eula
Alvin K. Beard
Myron S. Beard
A .E. Ewell
Washington, D. C
New York
Panama Canal Tolls Hit Record May 26 as 25 Ships Pass
The Panama Canal collected $136,000 in tolls for May 26, the highest daily total in its history, as twenty five ships navigated the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Woman Searches Graham for Missing Four Year Old Boy
Mrs. B. H. Shaun of Jermyn arrived in Graham this week seeking a four year old boy reported kidnapped months ago. The child is described as large and heavily built with blue eyes and dark hair. she is staying at the Walker Hotel during her visit.
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B. H. Shaun of
Jermyn
Graham
Walker Hotel
City
Fort Worth Visitor Miss Beulah Bell Highlighted
Miss Beulah Bell of Fort Worth visits city for several days to see friends. Former Graham resident, she is noted as an accomplished musician and popular in local circles.
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Beulah Bell
Fort Worth
Graham
Dal las visitors Mabry Short and Howard Farmer
Mr and Mrs Mabry Short of Dallas visited relatives here last week. They returned Friday with Howard Farmer accompanying them for a return visit.
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Mrs. Mabry Short
Dallas
Howard Farmer
Lawton Family Visits Friends This Week
W. E. Price and daughters Misses Clara and Leela of Lawton Oklahoma spent the early days of the week visiting friends and relatives in the area.
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W. E. Price
Clara and
Leela
Lawton
Oklahoma
Fort Worth Visit By Shamrock Motor Co. Official
C. H. Smith of Shamrock Motor Company is touring Fort Worth this week on business.
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C. H. Smith
The
Shamrock Motor Company
Fort Worth
Sacred Musical at First Christian Church Impresses
A large Sunday night audience heard the Sacred Musical directed by Miss Josephine Miller with Miss Eugenia Carlton as accompanist. Miller recently started a studio here and will return in fall to resume teaching. performances featured violin by Claude Stewart and several vocal and instrumental selections including works by Liszt and Pflueger.
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First Christian Church
Josephine Miller
Eugenia Carlton
W. D. McFarlane
Highway Resolution Endorsed by West Texas Chamber
The 5th annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in San Angelo on May 21 22 23 1923 unanimously endorsed a constitutional amendment proposed by the 38th legislature to address legislative limits. The group pledged united support and instructed active advocacy for the July 28 1923 vote.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Churchgoers Mr and Mrs Chas Long at Ingleside Encampment
Mr and Mrs Chas Long attended the Baptist Encampment at Ingleside last Sunday arriving by White Rose. They returned for Sunday school in the afternoon.
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Chas. Long
Ingleside
White Rose
Hillsboro Family Ends Visit With Mrs. Howard
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Simpson and their Hillsboro children left for home after visiting Mrs. Claudia Howard. Mrs. Simpson is Mrs. Howard’s sister, and the family traveled by car.
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W. W. Simpson
Hillsboro
Claudia Howard
Simpson
Reverend Mayes aids Dr. Taylor at Graham tent meeting
Fort Worth pastor Rev. Joe R. Mayes works with Dr. C. R. Taylor in Graham assisting a tent revival on North Oak Street. The event gathers local congregants and visitors for religious services and preaching.
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Joe R. Mayes
Fort Worth
Graham
C. R. Taylor
North Oak Street
Bakers Visit Arkansas to See Milk and Honey
Mr and Mrs J A Baker left Sunday for a trip to Arkansas to check if the state still offers prosperity and abundance. The note frames the journey as a lighthearted inquiry into Arkansas commerce and lifestyle.
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J. A. Baker
Arkansas
Radio Improves Service on Mississippi River Steamboats
The rapid spread of radio tech aids river commerce from St Louis to New Orleans. Towboats and barge units now use wireless to report positions several times daily, enabling close coordination with shipper and boat companies. Radio speeds freight movement and reduces loading and unloading delays across inland waterways.
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Missisissippi
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mississippi River
M. and I. News Bureau
Trainload Studebaker Cars To One Dealer
A trainload of 120 Studebaker Light-Six cars has shipped from South Bend Indiana to the Studebaker Sales Company of Newark New Jersey. The entire shipment is sold at retail and will be delivered to buyers on unloading. It is believed the largest single model $1,000 class shipment to one dealer by the manufacturer.
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Studebaker
South Bend
Indiana
Studebaker Sales Company
Newark
N. J
Lions Club Change To Evening Picnic On Victory Park
This week the Lions Club shifts from the 12 15 p m Eagle Cafe meeting to a 7 00 picnic lunch on the mountain in Victory Park. Members celebrate park improvements and plan a sign gateway at the park entrance. Hon Fred Arnold spoke at last luncheon, with Dr H E Griffin hosting. Jack Caldwell won the attendance prize in a photo by Lion Miller. July 3rd is Graham’s big day.
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Lions Club
Eagle Cafe
Victory Park
Lions
Fred Arnold
H. E. ‘Griffin
Fred
Jack Caldwell
Lion Miller
Suit Filed to Test Gasoline Tax Act in Texas
A test suit filed in Fifty-Third Travis County District Court challenges the gasoline tax act’s constitutionality. Assistant Attorney General Frank Kemp represents the State against Pioneer Oil and Refining Co and Slimp Oil Co of San Antonio to determine if multiple taxes can be collected and to address taxes alleged for April and May sales totaling about 8500. The case may affect over 250000 already collected by the State Comptroller.
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Austin
Texas
Travis County District Court
Frank Kemp
Pioneer Oil and Refining Company
Slimp Oil Company
San Antonio
Legisature
King grants three Mexican scholarships for exchange with Spain
Spain and Mexico will exchange students between national universities as decreed by King Alfonso. The order awards three scholarships for Mexican students in return for Spanish students studying in Mexico.
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Spain
Mexico
Alfonso
South Graham Pool Sees Big Swim Season
The swimming pool in South Graham attracts many visitors during the warm days, reporting strong patronage and busy lanes as families seek cooling recreation.
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South Graham
Guardianship Notice for Hattie May Hatfield Minor
I L H Hatfield guardian files July 6 1923 in Young County Texas to seek court permission to lease oil gas and mineral rights of the ward s undivided one tenth interest in R M Kutch survey abstract 169 and T K Criswell survey abstract 2071 in Young County excluding two 40 acre blocks leased to M R Hemphill. Hearing set in Graham County Court House. June 27 1923.
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Hattie May Hatfield
Young County
Texas
I. L. H. Hatfield
R. M. Kutch
T. K. Criswell
L. H. Hatfield
M. R. Hemphill
Court House
Graham
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Price
Golden’s
Stone-Beard
Santa Fe
Lion Club
Street & Co
F. Wesley Gray
Southeast Corner Square
Corner 1St
Kentucky Streets
Forrest Kennedy
Cherry Street
Henly
South Elm St
Adtie
M. Binnion
Peter Schuttler
Bargain
Virginia St
Terry County
South Plains
Brownfield County
W. W. Price
Smiley
J. B. Whalen
Petrolia Supply Company
Petrolia Supply CO
A. A. Kuehn
H. M. Taylor
Ind
Ramsey Nursery
W. D. Spivey
Tfe
Dept. 2
Sedalia
AIM
Epictetus
Guaranty State Bank
A. B. A. Travelers
Travis Court
Graham Grocery Company
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