Oppose Five-Year Delay on Graham Court House
A signed pledge from Graham residents rejects any move to build a new Graham Court House in the next five years, tying the stance to campaign rhetoric about post election plans. The list includes J T Vaughan Charles Gay W L Tidwell Edgar McLendon and many others.
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Graham
Texas
Court House
J. T. Vaughan Charles Gay
W.L Tidwell
Edgar McLendon
W. M. Terrell
L. B. Scott
A. B. Eddleman
J. W. Akin
R. F. Fowler
C. W. Hinson
W. A. Ee Arma
John Gay
P. Gideon
C. Fay Marshall
R. F. Short
J.T. Rickman
F. M. Burkett
A. D. Stewart
B. A. Snoddy
Sam Copeland
J.L. Vaughan
J. H. Rubenkoenig
John C. Bower
J. P. McKinley
J. L. Graves
D. J.brandon
John Graves
J. B. Norris
G. B. Johnson
H. E. Axley
J. L. Alford
Z. A. Hudson
A. A. Morrison
H. L. Morrison
C. B. Jones
John E. Morison
W. J. A. Cooper
G. W. Black
E. C. Stovall
Arnold
C. W. Johnson
M. K. Graham
J. L. Steen
Keep County Seat at Graham Vote Letter and Easter Excursion
DAN ORR of Jean Texas urges not to move the county seat from Graham arguing it would delay road and building projects for decades. A Rock Island excursion train to Graham on Sunday March 23 will transport the Godfrey Commandery for Easter services at the Graham Baptist church.
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Newcastle
Graham
Dan Orr
Jean
Texas
Cotton Bales Shipped Ahead of Opening Season Figures
Up to last Monday night Graham reported 10826 bales of cotton shipped this season with 10732 weighed in. The figures put Graham ahead of the opening season targets and show continued progress in cotton shipments.
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Graham
Wagstaff Bill Lapses Vendor's Lein Notes After Four Years
The Wagstaff bill providing that vendor's lien notes lapse four years after becoming due and cease to be a cloud on land titles was passed by the house to engrossment.
U D C Meeting Adopts Secretary as Pearl Matthews Guests
The U D C met with Pearl Matthews on March 13 with ten members present and Miss Watson as guest. A short business session elected Mrs. James Porter secretary. Fruit was passed and a social hour followed before the group planned to meet April 17 with a program on Military Training of the Texas Soldier.
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Pearl Matthews
Miss Watson
James Porter
Matthews
J. H. Bowman
Texas
Stern
United States
Confederacy
Bowman
Knights Templar Easter Service at Graham Baptist
Godfrey Commandery of Knights Templar of Jacksboro will hold Easter services at the Graham Baptist church on Easter Sunday at 3 45 PM. A special train will be run from Jacksboro. The public is invited and all Masons are requested to attend.
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Knights Templar
Godfrey Commandery
Knights Templar of
Jacksboro
Graham Baptist Church
Regular Church Services Announced by Pastor
The Church of Christ will hold regular services next Sunday morning and evening. The following Sunday, the fifth Sunday, Pastor J. F. Pursley will preach at Salem at 11 o clock and again at night.
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Church of Christ
Salem
J. F. Pursley
Expert report on Graham Court House condition 1913
Graham Texas March 17 1913. H J Emmins Dallas City Building Inspector reports the two story native stone Graham Court House is durable, fireproof vaults adequate, and suitable for present and future needs. He notes it could be repaired to be a building citizens would be proud of and estimates replacement cost at $80,000. He lists other Texas courthouses and public buildings built, asserting Graham’s cannot be duplicated for less.
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Graham
Court House
H. J. Emmins
Dallas
Dallas County Court House
Bowie County Court House
Lee County Court House
Harrison County Court House
Dallas Public Library
Hopkins County Court House
Callahan County Court House
Shreveport
Dallas Opera House
Court House in Young County Declared Safe and Adequate
The Commissioners and County Judge certify the Young County Court House is in good condition and adequate for many years with no suggestion of condemnation. Signed by County Judge E. W. Fry and Commissioners A. H. Jones W. E. McCharen A. C. Casey J. T. Hunt.
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Young County
E. W. Fry
A. H. Jones
W. E. McCharen
A. C. Casey
J. T. Hunt
Excursion to Mineral Wells Planned by Local Railways
Mr Lenier of the G T W says officials plan a large excursion to Mineral Wells on Wednesday March 26. A train from Wichita Falls will go to Mineral Wells with two trains total and connections with Graham and Seymour. Jacksboro residents expect a big turnout and a lively trip to Mineral Wells.
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Lenier
Wichita Falls
Mineral Wells
Graham
Seymour
Jacksboro
Jacksboro News
Charlie Short Dies After Long Illness at Trevelock
Charlie Short died last Thursday night at Trevelock after a long illness. His funeral was held Friday evening at Oak Grove cemetery with Rev. C. R. Taylor of the Baptist church presiding. A Graham resident for over 25 years, he was a skilled mechanic and gunsmith who satisfied customers with honest work and left many friends.
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Charlie Short
Trevelock
Oak Grove
C. R. Taylor
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Short
Graham
Senate Bill Adds Employer Liability and Workmen’s Compensation
The Collins Senate bill favorable to the House Committee creates a three member commission to administer a no contributory negligence law. A general fund financed by manufacturers and factory owners pays all claims, with railroads the only exempt industry.
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Collins Senate
House
Boehmer election bill gains attention in legislature
The Boehmer election bill draws strong legislative interest as it nears passage in the House this week and faces the Senate amendment. It is said to be misunderstood but now seen as aiding ballot purification, with supporters predicting smooth sailing ahead.
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House
Maverick County
Revival of 930 closing bill eyed this week
The 9:30 closing proposal is revived and likely action will occur this week. The Weinert-Real bill passed the Senate and sits in the House Liquor Traffic Committee archives. The Kennedy bill to overhaul liquor code passed the House in amended form with influential supporters noted. Kennedy is described as anti.
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Senate
House Committee On
Kennedy
House
Measles Epidemic Widespread in Graham Area
A Graham townwide measles outbreak affects nearly every home with only one death reported so far. Parents rethink exposure as risk of blindness, lasting lung damage, or tuberculosis after complications prompts physician consultation for even mild cases. The spread extends to surrounding countryside.
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Graham
Court adjourns as judge and attorney depart for Wichita Falls
District court adjourned Thursday evening and Judge Martin and Attorney Scurry left Friday for their homes in Wichita Falls. Last week’s sessions included the Weir case with a not guilty verdict by the jury. The State of Texas vs H. M. Jones was continued by consent to the next term. The H. P. Akers case also returned a not guilty verdict. Martin Brewer pleaded guilty to bigamy and was sentenced to three years and six months in the penitentiary. Twelve misdemeanor cases were shifted to county and justice courts.
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Martin
Scurry
Wichita Falls
Weir
State of Texas
H. M. Jones
H. P. Akers
Martin Brewer
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at First Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Church of Christ met Monday afternoon with Mrs Joe Birdwell and Mrs Eddleman presiding. Twelve members attended with one new member and one visitor. Committees were named for finance new members sick house beautiful missionary and social. Bible study on Gideon led by Mrs Ed Martin followed business. Next meeting with Mrs Jas Carlton on Monday March 24.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
First Church of Christ
Joe Birdwell
Eddleman
Gideon
Israel
Ed Martin
Jas. Carlton
Samuel
B. F. Stallings
Community readers thank supporters for county seat vote
The Leader cannot publish all letters this week in favor of Graham as future county seat. We publish a day early to inform readers before next Saturday and express sincere thanks to everyone who sent letters and supported the election.
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Graham
Local Health Notes From Weekend Update
Leonard Norman was right sick Friday and Saturday. Dorothy Hudson is recovering from a severe case of measles. Miss Pauline McJimsey has been suffering from bronchitis but is able to be up this week.
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Leonard Norman
Dorothy Hudson
Pauline McJimsey
Court House Question Sparks County Seat Debate
A letter urges voters of Young County to consider county wide welfare over town pride as Graham or Newcastle vies for the county seat. The writer argues taxes and court business affect few jurors and stresses hardship on farmers before urging patience and unity.
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Graham
Newcastle
Commissioners Court
Jour Hon. Commissioners Court
Hasek Sed
C. E. Grubbs
Senate approves House bill creating Seventy-fourth Judicial District
The Senate passes the House measure establishing the Seventy-fourth Judicial District after months of debate. The action formalizes a new district court structure and allocation of judicial resources, signaling a shift in local governance and legal administration.
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Seventy-fourth Judicial District
Senate
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