Tragedy at Fort Worth ends in alleged husband killing
North Carolinian Stacey was shot in North Fort Worth by Lee Randol of Eagle Ford after a separation from Randol’s wife Mattie. Stacey, a relative, begged for mercy before a shotgun blast and a fatal blow. Randol surrendered next day and is expected to be acquitted under Texas “higher law” rhetoric.
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Stacey
Lee Randol
Eagle Ford
North Fort Worth
Randol
Mattie
Randoll
Stacy
Texas
Mrs J V Stone Dies in Ivan Community
Mrs J V Stone, a highly respected Ivan resident, died last Thursday evening at her home of a congestive chill. Funeral services were held the next afternoon at South Prairie cemetery. She leaves a husband and several grown children. The Leader joins friends in extending sympathy.
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J. ¥. Stone
Ivan
South Prairie
Nine Protracted Meetings End With Conversions
Bro Mayes reports on nine lengthy meetings, mainly in Throckmorton County, the last led with Bro J L McCord. From Aug 31 for ten days despite heavy rains, 3 or 4 souls converted and 6 added by baptism. The group enjoyed hospitality, liberal offerings, and memorable gatherings. Fishing yielded a 38 lb fish and several smaller ones.
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Throckmorton County
Bro
J. L. McCord
Jor R. Mares
Graham to Host New Show From Same Outfit
A local notice warns Graham residents about a recurring minstrel act visiting next Monday night. The writer accuses the troupe of deception, noting its prior dubious performances and predicting strong local turnout with the show largely filling seats through audience recruitment.
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Pickett
Graham
District Court of Young County Delivers Bail Ruling and Not Guilty Verdict
The Young county District Court convened with Judge C W Johnson presiding. The grand jury returned a true bill against Luther Thomas for assault with intent to murder J J Gray. bail set at 1000 with sureties. Lee Waggoner appeared with attorney Kay as bail reduced to 350. The state’s case against Waggoner ended in a not guilty verdict and discharge.
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District Court of
Young County
C W. Johnson
Luther Thomas
J. J. Gray
Arnold
Johnson
Lee Waggoner
Mr. Kay
Broke Loose In Georgia Violence Sparks Atlanta Riots
In Atlanta during the past month, numerous assaults on white women by Black residents triggered resident protests and rioting. State troops interceded to restore order, with fatalities reported among both Black and White participants and ongoing tensions as authorities enforce calm.
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Atlanta
Land for sale near Graham by M K Graham
M K Graham offers fifteen years in land business with two parcels awaiting buyers. First: 320 acres northwest of Graham 169 acres farm land, rest grass, $6 an acre, % cash, balance due 1 2 3 4 years, 8 percent. Second: 248 acres eight miles north of Graham, near Loving, 200 tillable, fenced on two sides, $10 an acre, % cash, balance 1 5 years, 8 percent.
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Graham
Loving
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