King and kin visit and townsfolk in Dallas trip
Hon. Bert King of Wichita Falls visited his brother B. W. King and family Sunday. Rev. J. E. Evans was in Fort Worth last week with the Shrine boys. Mrs. W. B. Douglas of Mineral Wells visits Mrs. John B. Wood. Pace Golden and L. M. Davis went to Dallas for a Scottish Rite initiation. Miss Branys Harrison joined Binnion's Up Stairs Shop. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stephens and several relatives were in the city yesterday.
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Bert King
Wichita Falls
B. W. King
Family
J. E. Evans
Fort Worth
Shrine Boys
W. B. Douglas
Mineral Wells
John B. Wood
Pace Golden
L. M. Davis
Dallas
Branys Harrison
Binnion
W. E. Stephens
Una Stephens
Euel Stephens
Ethel Jones
Jermyn
City
Man Injured by Wagon Chain Receives Two Weeks Crutch Use
R. L. Shepard sustains a bad bruise on his foot and leg after coming into close contact with a heavy wagon chain. He has spent two weeks on crutches recovering.
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R. L. Shepard
Rider Hurt When Horse Falls on Him
W. H. Kennedy was injured early this week when a horse toppled onto him. He was out of practice and could not dodge in time, leaving him sore for several days.
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W. H. Kennedy
Fort Worth Welcomes New Graham Shriner O Faunt LeRoy
O Faunt LeRoy joins the Graham Shriners after completing Consistory work in Dal and returning to Fort Worth where he was proclaimed a noble. He made a fine candidate, according to officials.
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Faunt LeRoy
Graham
Memories of a Journey Through the Hot Sands
The passage recalls companions who accompanied him to ensure his well being and a lasting impression of his travels across the scorching desert.
Local Social News Highlights of Family Events
Howard Farmer underwent tonsil and adenoids removal last week. Grandma Wade Orrell was seen on the streets with her new grandchild this week. Mr and Mrs A F Davis welcome a new daughter since the 16th. Mr and Mrs Ed Steadham welcome a new son born the 15th. Dr C R Taylor departed this week for Kansas City to attend the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Howard Farmer
Wade Orrell
Ed Steadham
C. R. Taylor
Kansas City
Southern Baptist Convention
Mr and Mrs Short Visit and Plan Insurance Campaign
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Short visited relatives this week. Mr. Short was arranging his insurance agents for an intensive campaign.
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R. F. Short
Mr. Short
Shriner J J Gallaher Visits Fort Worth Friends
J J Gallaher traveled to Fort Worth last week to ensure friends reached the trip safely. He is noted as a very enthusiastic Shriner.
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J. J. Gallaher
Fort Worth
Mr. Gallaher
Birdsong Couple Attends Ill Father at Valley Mills
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Birdsong were called to Valley Mills last week to be with Mrs. Birdsong’s ailing father. Mr. Birdsong returned Tuesday, while Mrs. Birdsong stayed at her father’s bedside.
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Mrs
Horace Birdsong
Valley Milles
Willenberg Buys City Tailors In Graham
H O Willenberg takes over City Tailors in Graham. An experienced merchant, he seeks a share of the business. He formerly lived in Decatur and has resided in Graham for several years.
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H. O. Willenberg
Graham
Decatur
Whitfield brothers in town with goods to sell
J. M. and Jeff Whitfield were in the city Saturday. They arrived with merchandise to offer for sale and typically try to sell more than they purchase.
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J. M
Jeff Whitfield
Preacher J E Evans to Lead Perrin Commencement Sermon
Rev J E Evans preached the Loving Sunday night Commencement sermon and will preach the Perrin Texas Commencement sermon next Sunday. Herschel Eddieman of Eliasville, a Young county mason, joined a Fort Worth Shrine trip last Friday. E C Reed, a Dallas Mason, won the Shrine diamond ring after entering the contest and said he sized up candidates before casting his hat in the ring.
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J. E. Evans
Loving
Perrin
Texas
Herschel Eddieman
Eliasville
Fort Worth
Hersche
Graham
A. B. Leidleman
E. C. Reed
Dallas
Hella Temple
Mr. Reed
From Sheep Herder to Oklahoma Lawyer and Mayor
R A Hefner rose from a Texas plains sheep herder with 3 000 sheep to become an Oklahoma bar leader financier and Ardmore mayor. Born 1874 in Hunt county he built a path through college Texas University and a legal career before moving to Ardmore in 1908 rising to division attorney for Southern Pacific and serving two terms as mayor.
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Hefner
America
Hunt County
Texas
Jacksboro
Texas Baptist College
Texas University
Beaumont
Ardmore
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Judge Hefner
Robert
Evelyn
William
Culver Military Academy
Eva Johnson
Mayor Hefner
Baylor Unversity
L. M
Ford's Vast Wealth Measured In Imaginary Incomes
A Washington official noted Henry Ford's immense wealth by imagining income in dollars as an obelisk stretching 1,061 miles to New Orleans. Tax figures remain secret, but Ford Motor Company records suggest annual earnings near 50 million dollars.
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Henry Ford
Washington Monument
Washington Treasury Department
Kelly
MacReady
Ford
Detroit
Michigan
New Orleans
New York
United States
Ford Motor Company
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Guaranty Fund Bank
Guaranty State Bank
Goodyear
Moody Bros. LeSage Motor Co
Texas Motor Co
South Bend Motor Co
South Bend, Texas
A. F. Davis
R. A. Hefner
Plains of
Oklahoma Bar
Daily
Oklahoman
Arcova
Wrigleys
Sunoco
Aungco
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Sunoco Distributors
Graham, Texas
Asso Ciate
Apex Electric Cleaners
E. F. Riley Furniture Company
West Side Square
THE
John E Morrison CO
Olney, Newcastle and
Fred Stewart
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