Oil News and Community Notices from Graham Weekly
Oil activity remains slow with new leases near Graham and expected drilling resuming at the Andrews well next week. The Arnold well produced a six foot coal seam, boosting prospects as drilling deepens, while Judge Arnold remarks optimistic prospects. The Ladies Missionary Society meets April 4 at Mrs. J. C. Short’s home to discuss the 1200 ble questions and offerings. Hon. R. H. Buck will speak at the opera house April 6 on the Knights of Pythias work, admission free.
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Graham
Rock Island
Andrews
Arnold
Arnold Wost
Ladies Missionary Society
Ladies Missionary Society of
Graham Baptist Church
J. C. Short
F. Short
Buck
R. H. Buck
Fort Worth
Knights of Pythias of
Texas
Opera House
K. of P
Parsons Marries Miss Burns in Graham Home
Charles O. Parsons and Mary Burns wed at the bride’s father’s home in Graham with Rev. C R Taylor officiating. The bride, daughter of Dr. R H Burns, is noted as popular. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J E Parsons, described as steady and energetic with a wide circle of friends. The community offers congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Parsons
Mary Burns
C. R. Taylor
First Baptist Church
R. H. Burns
Graham
J. E. Parsons
Wat Mayes Seeks Justice of the Peace Post in Precinct 1
The column announces Wat Mayes as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 1. His bid comes through friend support and is subject to the Democratic primary next July. He pledges equal treatment for rich and poor and promises to prioritize justice.
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Wat Mayes
Justice of the Peace
Mayes
Haskell visitors promote Yaqui River mining shares
Messrs. C. D. Long and John B. Baker of Haskell visit as representatives of the Yaqui River Consolidated Gold and Copper Company. The West Texas firm plans to sell shares at fifty cents on the dollar. A new gold vein in the Mexico mine assayed over 107 dollars per ton. Long formerly served as Haskell County Clerk and Baker is the Haskell postmaster.
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Messrs
C. D. Long
John B. Baker
Haskell
Yaqui River
Long
Haskell County
Baker
Priscillas Host Mrs. Lambert's Visit at Street Home
Mrs. H A Wadsworth entertained friends and club members Monday afternoon at Mrs S B Street residence honoring aunt Mrs Mary E Lambert of Waterlo Iowa. Guests discussed Easter bonnets and other topics while sewing and enjoying piano numbers by Mrs Crabb followed by angel food and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Wadsworth
Priscillas
S. B. Street
Mary E. Lambert
Waterlo
Iowa
B. B. Garrett
Bruce Street
A. M. Graham
W. H. Logan
J. W. Gallaher
Homer Mayes
Dot Graham
H. P. Rose
Street and Co Selected at S B
Street and Co were selected at S B for an unspecified role or event. The brief notes indicate a decision or appointment linked to local business matters and the street name reference suggests a municipal context. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
Foreigner-East and West Topic at B Y P U Program
The B Y P U program features leader Mr Joe Wootton presenting The Foreigner East and West with songs including A Little Bit of Love and So Mrs Tidwell leading prayers. Bible readings are given by Ed Jeffery Andy Walsh Miss Josie Wood John McCommas and a paper on Foreign Missions by O C Knight. Fred T Arnold asks How can we bring immigrants to Christ.
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East
Joe Wootton
Tidwell
Ed Jeffery
Andy Walsh
Josie Wood
John McCommas
O. C. Knight
Fred T. Arnold
Program for Week of Prayer For Home Missions 1912
Week of Prayer details a series of meetings in April 1912 with leaders for each topic. Monday surveys Home Missions led by Mrs. J. T. Rickman. Tuesday covers debt to Indians and Negroes led by Mrs. S. R. Crawford. Wednesday educational work led by Mrs. L. Price. Thursday regular business meeting and Bible study. Friday evangelism and church building led by Mrs. Fry. Most meetings in the church auditorium. business meeting at Mrs. Rickman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Rickman
S. R. Crawford
L. Price
Fry
Eliott Mayfield Died Last Friday Near Graham
Eliott Mayfield died last Friday at the home of his wife's parents four miles north of Graham. His remains were buried in Oak Grove Cemetery Saturday morning. He leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott Mayfield
J. M. Parker
Graham
Oak Grove
Local visitors and renewals noted in Anson and Loving
Mrs Dew Womack of Anson visits her brother J R Maxwell. Dr N B Blevins from Loving renews with the Leader. W N Fawks of Murray calls and renews with the Leader. Will, a former Eliasville band cornet player, remembered by the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Dew Womack
Anson
J. R. Maxwell
W. N. Fawks
Murray
Will
Eliasville
April Program U D C Meeting Program Notes
Roll call recalls a hero of Shiloh in the April U D C gathering. Mrs Norris presents Albert Sidney Johnston. Music features Star Spangled Banner. Readings from Nights with Uncle Remus. Historian speaks on the Battle of Shiloh. Discussion weighs Johnston as Texan soldier and Confederate general. Addresses by Mrs Morris and Miss Sloan and Miss Hindman. Duet and music by Matthews Dowdle Graves Taylor Lewis.
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Battle of
Shiloh
Albert Sidney Johnston
J. Ewing Norris
hChapter
Uncle Remus
J. Hall Bowman
Battle of Shiloh
Gen. Johnston
Republic of Texas
Rpublic
Texas
Mexico
Utah
California
Kentucky
Tennessee
W. A. Morris
Nora Sloan
Cleo Hindman
Land dispute Hill v Walker tried. judgment for defendants
In a court trial without a jury last Monday the J W Hill versus G W Walker et al suit over land title in Fish Creek was resolved in favor of the defendants. The docket shows Jones v Shipley set for tomorrow with most cases already heard and only a few small ones carried over to next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hill
G. W. Walker
Fish Creek
Jones Vs. Shipley
Graham merchants limit closing to seven each evening
The merchants of Graham will close their shops at seven o clock every evening after April 1st except Saturdays. Customers are advised to plan ahead and place orders accordingly.
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Graham
Street & Cos. Store Showcases Queen Quality and Boston Favorite Footwear
Two displays feature Queen Quality and Boston Favorite pumps and oxfords, and men’s suits and furnishing goods. G. Q. Street arranged the trims for the window presentations this week at Street & Cos. Store.
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Boston
Street & Cos
G. Q. Street
New Agricultural Company Forms in Graham
A new company with O E and William Johnsy as officers plans to revive a dormant tract near Graham. They lease land long unused and promise modern farming methods to supply gardens for Graham Fort Worth and Dallas. The president will supervise the work and the labor director will handle all tasks.
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Graham
O. E
Wm. Johnsy
Fort Worth
Dallas
Freeman as Candidate for Constable of Precinct No One
The column announces E. E. Freeman as a candidate for Constable of Precinct No One. Freeman was appointed last July and is praised as an excellent, courteous and fearless officer trusted by the community.
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E. E. Freeman
Freeman
For Sale Timmons home and Tigimons business house
For sale. The Timmons home in East Grae ham and the Tigimons business house on west sid Square, occupied by R. L. Ree Co. For further information, write J. W. Timmons, Texline, Texas.
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Timmons
East Graeham
Tigimons
West Sid Square
R. L. Ree Co
J. W. Timmons
Texiine
Texas
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Dedenoon
Dependon
Chicago
R. F. Short & CO
E Homes
Otis -Burns
Priscilla Club
Street & Co
S. B
Elliott Mayfield
Dr. N. B. Blevins
District Court
Ke, Be, Freeman
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