People Living Here in Spring 1884 Chronicle Local News
A busy spring in Graham and Goose Neck area with returns from travel, court matters, new construction, and social events. Notables include Capt. Markley of Fort Sill purchasing land, Solon of Waxahachie winning the courthouse bid, and multiple marriages and moves shaping the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jeffery
S. R. Crawford
New Orleans
L. F. Voules
Robert F. Arnold
Wichita Falls
W. H. Orrell
Oak Grove Cemetery
Henry
Mary Burkett
Weatherford
S. B. Wadley
A. C. Markiey
U. S. Army
Fort Sill
Graham
Elm Street
G. B. Jewell
Markley
J. ©. Casburn
South Oak Street
Ben Mosely
S. A. Killion
Seymour
Court House
Solon
Waxahachie
S. R. Jeffery
Judge Woods
Col
G. A. Graham
W. C. Bell
Saint Louis
Johnson
Gooseneck
J. C. Hindman
J. H. Newby
Cove Creek
W. L. Graves
C. W. Johnson
Ilinois
C. W
W. M. Goode
D. H Creager
J. C. Brown
F. A. Mayes
Dr. LeGrand
J. C. Whittenburg
B. F. Kutch
Robert Holman
W. A. Ribble
James S. Starrett
McCain Place
Ribble
John Kisinger
Jesse Fore
Martha
Throckmorton
William Fore
Wilson Copeland
Susan Wadley
McLaren
W. S. McJimsey
Palo Pinto County
Marion Lasater
Johnson County
Isaiah
Methodist Church
Constable's Sale Ordered on Rutherford Property in 1924
In Young County Texas E C Reed obtained a judgment against Ross Rutherford for $1550.56 plus costs and 10 percent interest. Constable J D Dawson will sell Rutherford’s interest in the southwest quarter of Section 2, Washington County Railroad Company land patented to Gus Eggers, at the Graham courthouse on October 7 1924 to satisfy the judgment and costs.
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92Nd District Court
Young County
E. C. Reed
Ross Rutherford
Court House
Graham
Texas
Washington County Railroad Company
Gus Eggers
E. ©. Reed
J. D. Dawson
Guardian appointment notice for Annie E Bearden in Young County
Public notice of Frank H Wilson seeking Letters of Guardianship for Annie E Bearden. Publication required weekly for ten days in Young County newspaper before October 6 1924. Court to hear at Graham Texas Court House with interested parties invited to contest.
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Young County
State of Texas
Annie E. Bearden
Frank H. Wilson
Compos Mentis
Graham
Texas
Dallas banks to fund Texas Farm Bureau cotton cooperative
Dallas banks will lead the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association with lines of credit totaling between 3 000 000 and 4 000 000 dollars to finance this season's cotton crop for the cooperative marketing association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Co-Operative Marketing Association
Thirty Million New Nickels Minted in Philadelphia in 1923
About thirty million nickels were produced by the Philadelphia mint in 1923. The figure reflects a large mint output that year, illustrating the scale of nickel coin production for circulation.
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Mint
Philadelphia
Opportunity to do good hinges on our daily choices
The phrase urges immediate action to seize chances for positive impact, emphasizing personal responsibility and timely effort to aid others and improve the community. It underscores that each day presents a new moment to act with kindness and service.
Largest orphanage in the world in Alexandropol relief camp
American Relief Workers care for seventeen thousand orphans near Mt. Ararat. The barracks, once housing ninety thousand Russian soldiers, now shelter children saved from deportations and martyrdom. Despite hunger and disease, meals are wholesome, schooling half day, and youths learn trades and farming with Armenian and American staff. Some two thousand children died during food shortages. a resumed supply run saved the rest, and the region’s government now assists the relief effort. The orphans express ardent affection for America and Armenia, singing hymns and national airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandropol
Armenia
Mt. Ararat
America
Black Sea
Batum
Schools Reopen as District Announces Weekday Openings
The Young County department resumes activity after a long vacation with schools starting every Monday. A worthwhile program for teachers across Graham Olney Newcastle Eliasville South Bend Proffitt Bunger Mount Pleasant Lone Star and Rome will be announced. Dates December 15 19 noted with more details to follow. Regular classes are in progress in listed towns and other schools will open each Monday until November 1.
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Graham, Olney
Newcastle
Eliasville
South Bend
Proffitt
Bunger
Mount Pleasant
Lone Star
Rome
Smothering Spells Signal Indigestion Relief Tale
Mrs. E. S. Holman recalls years of indigestion with smothering spells and dizziness after meals. A neighbor suggested Black-Draught which, after four months, ended her indigestion and allowed free eating. The advertisement promotes Thedford's Black-Draught as a liver and stomach tonic sold everywhere.
Prospects for a Good Year Asserted by Faculty Leaders
A confident projection from school leadership states that prospects for the year are excellent. The faculties are described as highly qualified and above average, with widespread good spirit seen as the key sign of a successful undertaking. The speakers declare ownership of the work and pose a question about next steps.
Common Schools to Obtain New Books at County Depository
New arithmetics geographies and elementary civics have been adopted. The common schools may obtain these books at the county depository. No disposition of old books is to be made until instructions are received from the office.
Teachers endure Texas summer to train for service
Many teachers spent the summer in school, a professional and heroic effort to improve service. They work to deserve proper recompense for a work that is necessary and unselfish.
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Texas
Educational Day at Young County Fair Draws Schools
Friday October 10 marks Educational Day at the Young County Fair with all pupils and teachers invited as guests. Last year’s parade of school children is recalled with fond memories. organizers urge attendance to watch this year’s procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
America
Young
Young County Fair
Teachers Institute Plans Point to Jacksboro Meeting
Definite plans are not yet finished for the annual teachers institute. Following a long standing custom the institute alternates between Graham and Jacksboro. This year the gathering is expected to be held in Jacksboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Institute
Graham and
Jacksboro
Notice of Sale by Order of 92d District Court
By order of the Clerk of Young County Court a sale is set for the first Tuesday in October 1924. The case involves Jake Jones plaintiff and C D Shamburger intervenor against Nora Patterson and J C Richardson defendants. Judgment dated August 5 1924 awards $700 to Intervenor and $174 to Plaintiff with 8 percent interest plus costs. Enforcement levies have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Jones
C. D. Shamburger
J. D. Dawson
Young County
Texas
92D District Court
Plainig
Nora Patterson
J. C. Richardson
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W. J. Peevler
Dora Devasher
J. R. Nelson
W. R. Bigham
W. W. Bigham
Cora Woods
D. H. Harkey
Precinct No. 1
W. C. Beckham
Constable’s Sale
W. H. Kennedy
College Heights
Tex
H. H. Avants
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Comp
Constable's Sale
Buick
Sewice
McMurtry Motor Company
J. L. McMurtry
Hunt
M. Timberii
Hande
Texas Drug Company
Independent
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