Dozier Receives Thirty Year Murder Sentence
The State of Texas and Fuller Dozier were found guilty of murder in the case of Tom Fitzgerald. Punishment was set at thirty years in the penitentiary after a lengthy trial and fraught with venue delays. The trial stretched from Wednesday to Monday with a packed courthouse and a later appeal anticipated. The court also heard a trespass title case involving Mary O Harbaugh et al vs St Louis Trust Co and large land areas across several counties. The grand jury was to reconvene before court adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson and Johnson and Binkley
B. W. King
Leslie Humphrey
Mary
Harbaugh
Automobile Wreck Near Salt Creek Bridge
A. G. Bennett and two companions escaped serious injury when Bennett’s Ford plunged down a ten foot embankment after losing steering near Salt Creek Bridge. All were shaken and bruised lightly, with minor cuts from shattered glass. The wrecked car remained at the scene as mechanic Broyles prepared to repair it.
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A. G. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Joe
Jim Owen
Stont
Salt Creek Bridge
Broyles
Silk and Crepe de Chine Dresses on Display
At the Dependon store a selection of silk and crepe de chine dresses for ladies in assorted colors and designs are on display for early spring wear at attractive prices. Buy early before sizes run out.
Cutting Affray in Newcastle Ends With Arrests
City Marshal J H Graffman was cut about the head and back in a Friday night street fight with three young men in Newcastle. Sheriff Wallace arrested Dee Statum Spurge Statum and Cone Walker for aggravated assault. each was released on $700 bond.
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Newcastle
J. H. Graffman
Graffman
Wallace
Graham
Dee Statum
Spurge Statum
Cone Walker
Return of J. T. Conner to The Leader
J. T. Conner of Newcastle returned from Fort Worth where he visited his son and the Fat Stock Show. He asked to place his name on the subscription list and said he is back with The Leader to stay, joining others who have expressed they are back to stay.
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J. T. Conner
Newcastle
Fort Worth
Recital by Juvenile Piano Class Held by Mrs Wood
Tuesday evening Mrs John Bb Wood presented a juvenile piano class recital with other musical selections and recitations. The young performers displayed creditable progress under a careful instructor, and the well filled auditorium applauded the program warmly.
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John Bb. Wood
Infant Mary Etta Barnett Dies in Indian Mound Area
Infant Mary Etta Barnett, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Barnett, of Indian Mound, died Friday evening and was buried Saturday at 2 o clock in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Mary Etta Barnett
John Barnett
Indian Mound
Oak Grove
Priscilla Club Holds Meeting Before Summer Break
The Priscilla Club met with Mrs. John Pohlman on Tuesday afternoon with guests Mesdames J. H. Rubenkoenig and I. H. Morrison. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Stovall and members are urged to attend to discuss canceling meetings for the coming summer.
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Priscilla Club
John Pohlman
Mesdames
J. H. Rubenkoenig
I. H. Morrison
Stovall
Graham Concert Club Recital Delights Graham audience
The Graham Concert Club staged an excellent program at the Majestic Theatre on Friday night March 9. The orchestra selections solos and readings pleased all. Special note is given to Master Robert Fowler Jr the youngest cornet soloist in west Texas performing Melody in F. Crabb directed the recital at Crabb's School of Music in Graham for seven years.
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Graham
Majestic Theatre
West Texas
Robert Fowler, Jr
J. F. H. Crabb
Crabb
School of Music
Olney Enterprise
J R Wright Dies Quietly in Cedar Creek Community
J R Wright a long respected Ced ar Creek resident died last Friday evening and was buried Saturday morning local observers said he had lived in the area for many years and was known for his community work.
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J. R. Wright
Cedar Creek
No Gusher Rumor Debunked at Crystal Falls
A reported oil gusher at Crystal Falls Monday was unfounded though a nearby well has yielded oil. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holland and their children arrived from Belton intending to settle in Graham, staying with Mrs. Holland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mabry.
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Crystal Falls
C. E. Holland
Belton
Graham
Mexican Woman Dies in Urbana Burial in Old Cemetery
Urbana obituary notes 41 year old Mexican woman Botello died of stomach cancer last Sunday and was buried Monday evening in the old cemetery.
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Urbana Botello
Saloon Topic Discussed by C. E. Program Leader Evans
A church program led by Brother Evans covers the social costs of the saloon, with commentary on biblical verses Isa 59:1-8 and Luke 17:2. Lucile Reed and Mr. Miller are among participants mentioned in connection with the discussion.
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Sociey
Isa
Bro. Evans
Lucile Reed
Luke
Mr. Miller
Bavouset S. Bavouset Dies Near Farmer in Old Home Area
Bavouset S died at his home near Farmer last Thursday and was buried Saturday in Weath erford. He lived in Graham in earlier years and moved west about twenty years ago before returning north county a decade ago. He leaves a family. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Mrs. John Pohlman with strong turnout and elected officers led by Mrs. Gary Smith. G McClure visited from Loving predicting poor small grain moisture and possible crop shortfall without rain soon.
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S. Bavouset
Farmer
Weatherford
Mr. Bavouset
Graham
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
John Pohlman
T. J. Price
Gary Smith
Hudson
Rubenkoenig
A. A. Morrison
K. B. Garrett
McJimsey
G. McClure
Graham Market Surges as Farmers Prosper in Young County
For the past month Graham merchants paid out a daily average of over 400 dollars for country produce and poultry. Eleven car loads of hogs were shipped to Fort Worth bringing in about 15 thousand dollars. Over the year, sixty five car loads of hogs yielded around 85 thousand dollars, signaling growth as Young County and Graham’s territory rise in prominence. Farmers shift from cotton to integrated prosperity under rising prices.
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Graham
Young County
If Running Expenses Slow to a Walk Occasionnly
A passerby muses that if running costs ease to a walk at times a man could gain the advantage in the race.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dependon
Linneave
R. F. Short & CC
Dependon Store
Graham Concert Club
C. E. Program
Bavouset
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
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