Graham Steers Face Cisco Loboes on the Road
Young County fans anticipate Graham High Steers in a Class A test at Cisco after a hard 13 0 loss to Mineral Wells. Graham doubled Mineral Wells in first downs and seeks a stronger attacking punch. Officials urge turnout for the Cisco game and next week’s home county fair opener against Iowa Park as district hopes ride on October play.
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Graham High Steers
Mineral Wells
Graham
Steers
Cisco
Public
Iowa Park
Shifflet
Opening of Young County Fair in Graham Next Wednesday
Plans rapidly mature for the Third Annual Young County Fair with a new poultry building and expanded exhibits. Poultry superintendent C B Hockaday aims for more birds. women urged to enter canned goods crafts and art. Educational Day Friday features Graham and Iowa Park high school football. horse races daily with purses totaling 1600.
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Graham
Young County
Young
T. T. George
C. B. Hockaday
Poultry Department
Fair Association
Graham High School
Iowa Park High School
Mineral Wells
Cisco
Melon Season Closes in Graham and Young County
Mr. Lewis Brooks announced the watermelon season's end after displaying late melons for the Fair next week. He thanked Graham and Young County patrons and plans more melons next season after studying melon methods in Parker County.
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Lewis Brooks
Brooks
Graham
Young County
Parker County
Hon C F Marshall Heads To Austin On Professional Trip
Hon C F Marshall departed Monday for a professional trip to Austin. The move involved official duties and scheduling aligned with his post.
CHICKEN ORDINANCE RAISING GARDENS UNDER SCRATCHES
The city ordinance forbids chickens to leave their owner's premises and violators risk action upon complaint. Neighbors suffer flower beds and gardens being scratched by free ranging birds. The Leader urges residents to curb roaming chickens to protect neighbor plantings.
Not Guilty Verdict in Griffin Case After Eight-Day Trial
A jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Herbert Griffin case at 7:30 PM. The eight-day trial in Archer County moved to Young County. Griffin had faced a 25-year sentence after being convicted previously. The case centered on a May 14, 1924 shooting of Hugh Reilly near the Reilly and Griffin ranches, with disputes over a fence line and prior conflicts between the two men.
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Herbert Griffin
H. R. Wilson
30Th District Court
Griffin
Daily Papers
Hugh Reilly, Jr
Reilly and Griffin
Reilly
General Hospital
Wichita Falls
Archer County
Young County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Hugh Reilly
B. Y. Cummings
C. C. McDonald
Dayton Moses
Fort Worth
Marshall & King
Graham
Ben P. Allred
John B. Rhea
James V. Allred
Leslie Humphries
D. A. Frank
Dallas
C. L. Helton
R. D. Jordan
H. M. Orr
J. E. Askew
G. E. Newell
B. W. Slater
E. G. Williamson
A. T. White
R. H. Young
G. A. Terrell
T. J. Eddleman
L. E. Seigler
Whittle Family Visit Spreads Across Texas and Missouri
Mr and Mrs J H Whittle of Point Texas and Mrs J R Spears of Addington Missouri are visiting Mr and Mrs A C Whittle.
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J. H. Whittle
Point, Texas
J. R. Spears
Addington, Missouri
A. C. Whittle
Graham Music Club Begins Year's Work
The Graham Music Club opened its year at the first regular meeting. President Mrs. M. G. Cheney resigned. new officers were elected: president Mrs. E. C. Reed and secretary Mrs. Spencer Mayes. I. K. Parker led an appreciation study and folk song program.
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Graham Music Club
M. G. Cheney
Graham
E. C. Reed
Spencer Mayes
Jack Stewart
I. K. Parker
Parker
A. A. Morrison
Duncan
Dyer
Klingman
Knights of Pythias to stage home talent play
The Knights of Pythias plan a mid October home talent play with characters selected and ready soon. It will not be performed until after the fifteenth due to other city attractions.
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The
Knights of Pythias
Fine Russian Wolfhounds to be shown at the Fair
The issue features the history of the Russian Wolfhound and a photo of a fine specimen owned by Mr and Mrs Kent Williams. Their pair of pedigreed wolfhounds will be exhibited during the Fair next week.
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Kent Williams
Educational Day at Young County Fair Highlights Teachers Guests
Educational Day at the Young County Fair is set for Friday October 9 with all teachers and pupils as guests and passes issued at gates. Educational exhibits have been praised previously and will be judged the day before the event to inform attendees.
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Young County
Uncle Pink Brooks to Exhibit Relics at the Fair
The longtime county resident who arrived in 1866 plans to display his historical relics and spinning wheel at the upcoming fair. He previously returned to Georgia to wed Miss Cinnie Moore, whom he has cherished for fifty three years, drawing many friends from the county.
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Pink Brooks
Texas
Georgia
Cinnie Moore
Pink
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed To Cut Hazards
Mayor A B Eddleman proclaims Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10 and urges residents to remove home and business hazards before cold weather. Inspect stoves and flues in gas coal or wood heat, as summer nests or rust could cause fires. Remove summer rubbish piles before leaves fall and grass turns autumn, to keep Graham a safe place to live.
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A. B. Eddleman
Graham
Revival services praise by Graham evangelist Shuler
Evangelist J W W Shuler of Graham Methodist reports rising interest in revival services. About twenty professed faith and fifteen sought church membership as road bond elections and the fair draw attention. He praises the spiritual preaching and singing and urges all Christians to attend the remaining four days for the city and country.
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J. W. W. Shuler
Graham Methodist Church
Brother Shuler
Rebekahs Celebrate 74th Anniversary in 1925
The Rebekahs marked their 74th anniversary on September 20, 1925 with a grand program and dinner. Irene Taylor, Gabriel address. Ruth Virgile Tidwell sang. Alwana Wood read. Lena Taylor violin. Rev. R. E. Boyle gave a talk. Eliasville and Graham teams performed floor work. about ninety people attended.
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Rebekahs
Irene Taylor
Graham
Willian Jarnagin
R. E. Boyle
Rebekah
Eliasville
W. C. Bell Dies at 47 A Leading Graham Figure
W C Bell prominent Graham businessman and Morrison Smith Lumber manager dies at 47 after three weeks illness at his South Grove Street home. He leaves five children Frances Louise Virginia William Edward Doris and sisters Ella Fore M A Wallace W E Eddleman Maude Bell and other relatives. He married Edna Dowdle in 1902 and his wife died in 1922. Bell served on the school board chamber of commerce and First Christian Church, with funeral notes calling him a Christian gentleman and trusted adviser.
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South Grove Street
Frances
Louise
Virginia
William Edward
Doris
Virginia Bell
Ella Fore
M. A. Wallace
W. E. Eddleman
Maude Bell
W. C. Bell
South Oak Street
F. H. Bowron
Graham
Morrison-Smith Lumber Company
Chamber of Commerce
Edna Dowdle
John
Sam
Jim
Mr. Bell
Christ
First Christian Church
Eddleman
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