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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1922
Page
8
The Methodists beat the Baptists 7 to 6 in the opening game of the Sunday School league amid a sand storm. Attendance was low due to weather, but fans are urged to attend future games as funds are needed to improve park facilities. The season aims for even matchups and a split series, with half-season winners meeting in a cup final.
The 92nd district court session in Graham runs until June first with Judge W F Schenck presiding after appointment. Jurors drawn, several cases tried or settled, including trespass to title, injunctive action, and multiple divorces. A state case against Bailey Gaunce ended in a hung jury. County and assistant district attorneys serve per the new court’s enabling bill. The piece notes 1921 checks totaling over four hundred million dollars pass through national clearing houses and estimated annual losses from forgery and check alterations reach fifty million, with hotels bearing much of the cost.
Public auction to liquidate unclaimed railroad property shipped from Breckenridge to Rosse then South Bend Texas. Description includes Marion Manufacturing irons wheels shafts and engine components, second hand material in good condition. Sale set for June 4 1923 at 10 A M at the railroad depot in South Bend Young County Texas.
By order of sale from Young County District Court on May 1 1923 the Pennsylvania Rubber Company won a judgment and will sell Lot 23 in block 42 Newcastle Texas at the Graham courthouse on June 5 1923 to satisfy 1161.45 plus interest and costs. Constable J D Dawson Precinct No 1 Young County Texas. 36-38¢
Fifty young ladies in Terrell Texas staged a biscuit making contest praising the bake off as preferable to dancing marathons. O H Brown of Newcastle visited Graham on Monday. Arch Deacon Verdun to preach at the Episcopal church Sunday morning. The New York hotel proprietor announced chapels for prayer and meditation will be installed in his properties nationwide.
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