Dundee shooting ends rancher's life in 1920s affair
Herbert Griffin Archer County ranchman dies after being shot in Dundee by Lige Griffith a high powered rifle blast entering the right side and piercing organs Griffith a key State witness in Griffin's prior trials did not speak after the shooting Grif fith reportedly told friends he had "put up with him as long as I could" Griffin died Tuesday morning after blood transfusions and hospital care
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Graham
Herbert Griffin
Archer County
Dundee
Lige Griffith
Wichita General Hospital
Griffith
Hugh Reilly, Jr
Ben P. Allred
Griffin
J. E. Robbins
Robbins
Wichita Falls
Freeman-Hampton
Q. B. Lee
Lee
Road district committee urged for new precinct roads
County Judge W F Parsley asked for a committee of representative men from the special road district to advise the court on road construction in this precinct during the weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. F. Parsley
Woodson Prominent Citizen Visits Graham This Week
Mr J C Wood longtime Woodson resident visits Graham during a working trip. noted as a prominent local figure and Graham stop highlights his regional role.
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J. 0. Wood
Woodson
Graham
Night Class In Home Economics Opens at High School
Miss Evans conducts the first meeting of the night class in home economics in the high school building. Mrs. R. B. Allison is elected president. The lesson on Commercial Patterns was given and construction problems will be taught next Tuesday at 7:00 PM. No charge for entry. interested persons should call Miss Evans at the Teachers' Home.
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Miss Evans
R. B. Allison
Chamber honors A C Anderson with gold watch
At the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Commissioner A C Anderson was presented with a gold watch by L D Lovett president. The gift honors his service including his unpaid work on the Gordon Mountain road project and other contributions to the chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
A. C. Anderson
L. D. Lovett
Anderson
Gordon Mountain
C L S C Begins New Club Year with Guest Day
The C L S C opened its new club year on a Wednesday afternoon October 14 in Mrs. S Boyd Street’s home. About twenty guests attended the first meeting of the year titled Guest Day. Mrs. Hockaday directed the program with President's Message a vocal solo and a round table on club value.
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Spen- Mayes
A. A. Morrison
Club of Tomorrow
J. D. Dawson
C. Fox Clarke
City Election Sets Dog Running at Large Rule
In Graham a Saturday vote on dog running at large drew 199 ballots. Of these, 185 supported prohibiting dogs from running at large and 63 supported keeping dogs free to roam, with one illegal vote recorded.
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Graham
Wichita Falls Pastor to Lead Griffin Funeral
Dr Gary L Smith pastor of the Presbyterian Church was called to Wichita Falls today to conduct the funeral of Herbert Griffin who was shot at Dundee Monday afternoon dying early Tuesday morning The article notes the fatal shooting occurred in Dundee and Griffin's funeral was arranged in Wichita Falls by his church leader.
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Gary L. Smith
The
Presbyterian Church
Wichita Falls
Herbert Griffin
Dundee
Popular couple married at home of Mrs Bettie Medlan
Miss Julia Timmons and Mr W S Brandon wed at eleven oclock last Friday in the bride’s grandmother’s home ten miles west of Graham Rev L O Cunningham officiated With the War work and nursing training in Illinoiss Nursing School the bride has long been active in civic affairs The groom a New Domain Oil and Gas Company employee came to Texas in 1918 They will reside near Banger for the winter following a wedding trip to Cisco San Antonio and other places
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Julia Timmons
W. S. Brandon
Bettie Medlan
Graham
L. O. Cunningham
Eliasville
J. W. Timmons
Young County
Havre
Montana
Timmons
Our Woman’s State College
Illinois Training School For Nurses
Texas
Butler
Pennsylvania
New Domain Oil and Gas Company
Banger
Fannie Ragland
D. A. Ford
South Bend
Cisco
San Antonio
Secretary T. T. George Attends Dallas Meeting
Secretary T. T. George of the Graham Chamber of Commerce returned from Dallas where he attended a convention of the Texas Commercial Executives' Association. Representatives from Texas commercial groups discussed questions of state importance and all secretaries joined a luncheon at the Adolphus hosted by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. The next convention session will be held in Lubbock.
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T. T. George
Graham Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Texas Commercial Executives’ Association
Texas
the Adolphus
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
George
Lubbock
Boy Scouts Troop 3 Change of Meeting Place
Troop 3 of the Boy Scouts will not meet tomorrow night. Instead the group will gather in the Baptist Church Annex on Friday night October 30. All members are urged to attend.
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Boy Scouts
the Baptist Church
Jacksboro Fails to Score in Game Here Last Friday
In the second official game Graham defeated Jacksboro 30 to 0 last Friday. On Monday Graham overwhelmed Iowa Park 64 to 0. Today Graham faces Archer City as Jacksboro shows fight and sportsmanship in a real contest with strong lineups and substitutions noted.
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Jacksboro
Graham
Iowa Park
Archer City
Graham Jacksboro
Wellman Porter
Couger Lewis
Brewster Shaw
Stewart Young
Graham Craig
Bullock Glazner
Wallace Martin
Fowler Bynum
Atkins Herring
Clark Holloway
Moore Brumbelow
Matthews
Atkins
Stewart
Moore
Stephens
Wallace
Devine
Lacewell
Porter Parker
Shaw
Farmers Welcome Better Weather
After two weeks of cloudy skies with about three inches of rain, sunshine returns. Cotton growers cheer the sun and cooler days as gathering begins, and many hope for several weeks of clear weather. Ground moisture favors sowing small grain and many have already started. Fields show good stands and a large fall grain crop is anticipated. Grass grows rapidly and cattlemen look for late frosts to allow more growth. frost fears persist with light frost reported in the Panhandle and Denison district.
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Panhandle
Denison
Jacksboro Gazette Owner Visits Graham with Team
Mr. R. J. Dennis of Jacksboro proprietor of the Jacksboro Gazette was a Graham visitor Friday. He was with the Jacksboro High School football team.
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R. J. Dennis
Jacksboro
The
Jacksboro Gazette
Graham
Jacksboro High School
Mothers Club Meets Tuesday October 27 at First Methodist
The first regular Mothers Club meeting will be held in the First Methodist Church on Tuesday October 27 at 3:00 PM. The program includes talks and readings by Mrs. Milton Snoddy Mrs. J G Dyer Mrs B W King Mrs H L Tidwell Mrs Blake Allison Mrs J W Carlton Mrs J J Gallaher and Mrs G B Johnson on topics such as What Constitutes a Modern Good Mother The Boy Who Was Not Ashamed of His Mother She Was a Phantom of Delight Marriage The College Woman Introduction The Mother's Guide Book and How to Create Interest.
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Mothers Club
First Methodist
Milton Snoddy
J. G. Dyer
B. W. King
H. L. Tidwell
Blake Allison
J. W. Carlton
Mother’s Guide Book
J. J. Gallaher
G. B. Johnson
Speaker Plans 10 Call Session If Governor Does Not
Speaker Satterwhite in Washington says he will call a special session if the governor refuses. The issue centers on the Highway Commission and a 1000 mile maintenance contract to American Road Company of New Jersey. Allegations claim subletting, high profits, and ties to the governor's husband James E Ferguson. A House investigation is urged with 50 member petition to convene under Texas law.
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Highway Commission
Speaker Satterwhite
Washington
Satterwhite
Ferguson
American Road Company of
New Jersey
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Graham Music Club Meets Wednesday
Graham Music Club held a Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Reed as supervisor presenting on American Indian music. The program featured vocal solos, violin and piano pieces, readings, and dances illustrating Indian melodies, love songs, chants, and war dances, with performances by Mrs. Duncan Mrs. Lovelace Mrs. Slaughter Mrs. Rhea and Miss Mattie Queen Price.
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Music Club
the Minnetonka
Thurlow Ldseurance
Smith
Miss Mattie Queen Price
Niedlinger
Mrs. Duncan
Camp Fire Girls Plan Halloween Party and Bake Sale
The Camp Fire Girls hiked to the bluffs Saturday and enjoyed lunch of hamburgers and hot chocolate. A business meeting planned a Halloween party and bake sale at Morrison's Furniture Company on Saturday October 24.
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Camp Fire
Bluffs
Hallowe’en
Morrison’s Furniture Company
Mr. R. L. Reeves Visits Graham From Loving
Mr. R. L. Reeves of Loving was in Graham last Saturday for unspecified matters. Local residents noted his visit and possible business inquiries during the weekend observation.
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R. L. Reeves of
Loving
Graham
Pioneer Citizen Mrs Morrison Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Annie M Edwards Morrison of Graham Texas died October 18 at her home 731 Elm St after years of frail health. She was born November 7 1848 in Mississippi and married to John E Morrison in 1867. Survivors include husband eight children grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She helped found Graham churches and aided construction of Presbyterian buildings. Her funeral was held October 19 at the residence led by Dr Gary Smith and several pastors.
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John E. Morrison
Elm Street
Gary Smith
T. E. Bowman
Methodist Church
J. W. W. Shuler
C. C. Klingman
First Christian Church
A. A. Morrison
Z. A. Hudson
A. W. Kay
I. T. Gilmer
J. P. McKinley
Graham
Presbyterian Church
Morrison
B. B. Garrett
Mr. Morrison
J. W. Hughes
Local cattle shipments rise with fall season
Local agent A. C. Whittle reports heavy cattle transport by Rock Island. D. G. Vick reports shipping thirty four cattle cars in the last ten days. Carlton and Gholston and others also have shipped cars recently.
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A. C. Whittle
Rock Island
D. G. Vick
Carlton & Gholston
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A.C. Anderson
Graham Music Club
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