History of Young County Texas Chapter on Judge Finlay
This chapter recalls the 1898 election winners led by Judge Finlay and officials such as J. E. Simpson and Chas Gay, then recounts Finlay’s death in 1890s Graham, his Civil War service, law career in Texas, and lasting influence on the county. It notes 1900 changes with Jo. W. Akin, Geo. H. McLaren, and H. C. Fields, and previews a new era of rail, farming, and growth in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Finlay
Chas, Gay
Jno
Graham
Finlay
Confederacy
Longstreet
Fredericksburg
Chickamauga
Gettysburg
Texas
Geo. P. Finlay
Galveston
Indianola
North Texas
Cave
Dallas
Ord
North
Col. Finlay
N. J. Timmons
Minty
Graham Court House
Jo. W. Akin
Geo. H. McLaren
H. C. Fields
Presbyterian Ladies Meet at Mrs Garretts Home
The Presbyterian ladies held a pleasant meeting with Mrs B B Garrett last Thursday. Mrs Downs of Fort Worth sang and a litte Lullaby by Mr R G Hallam was read. A Home Missions roundtable discussed immigration and non Christian faiths and the church paper August issue was noted. Next meeting at the manse and a social at Mrs John Pohlmans on September 11 from four to six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Garrett
United States
John Pohlman
Public School Benefit Tied to Reliable Newspapers
The Graham Leader and The Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News offer a one year subscription package for 81.75, promoting newspapers as essential to public schooling. The notice invites orders and notes established rates, with delivery through Graham Electric Light & Supply Company and W. F. Babb as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Electric Light & Supply Co
Graham Leader
Dallas
Farm News
Nermonth
W. Graham Electric Light & Supply Company
W. F. Babb
Confederate Veterans Meet in Graham September 1913
Young County Camp 127 UCV met at the Graham courthouse on Saturday September 6 1913 with Capt J W Horner in command. Eighteen veterans and many friends attended. Speakers included John Spivey W P Stinson District Attorney Edgar Scurry and Judge P A Martin. Stinson presented a $150 check to Mrs Hattie Price for the Daughters of the Confederacy monument fund. Four Daughters members attended and the group adjourned to October first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
U.C.V
Court House
Graham
J. W. Horner
W. S. Higgins
John Spivey
W. P. Stinson
Edgar Scurry
P. A. Martin
Stinson
Hattie Price
Young County Reunion Committee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Fitzhugh Lee
D. C
Southland
F. Herron
Adjt
Public notice of real estate business at Graham Land Office
The message states a relocation of office to the Graham Land Office in Graham JE 8 and the formation of a joint Real Estate and Exchange business run strictly on a commission basis. It invites all customers to visit, assuring welcome and soliciting patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Land Office
Graham
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The
Leader
Dallas News
Young County
West
Oll
Jack and Young County
W. P. Stewart
Dalworth Park
Dallas Farm News
Presbyterian
Singh
Nessyrup
Ft.scott Sorghum Syrup Company
Ft. Scott
Confederate Veterans
J. T. Vaughan & CO. Exclusive Jewelers
Abstract McPhaill
R. GC. McPhaill
Newcastle
Throckmorton
Weatherford Ie
Bryson Woodso Breckenridge
Graham Independent Telephone Co
Graham Independent Telehpone CO
Mayes
Uranam
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