County Court reports 1925 felony and other convictions
The Fifteenth and Fifty-Ninth District Courts in Grayson County logged 114 felony convictions in 1925. County Court tried 242 criminal cases with 227 guilty pleas. lunacy trials yielded 40 of 41 as insane. District Courts saw 20 forgery convictions, 17 burglaries, and other counts for theft, auto theft, murder, manslaughter, and illicit liquor. Swindling, theft, and other offenses produced varied outcomes, with 16 on appeal and 12 jury acquittals. Delinquent taxes totaled 666 with 78 judgments and property sales for recovery.
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Grayson County
Roy M. Finley
Midland Gets High Prices for Its Cotton
Midland farmers received 36000 dollars extra for 4000 bales of cotton due to long staple varieties. The premium averages nine dollars per bale, reflecting Midland County’s shift from half and half to long staple cotton. County agent and Chamber of Commerce lead efforts to maintain the county’s reputation by keeping out short staple varieties.
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Midland County
Texas
Midland
Chamber of Commerce of
Husbands Hard to Get Quip Sets Tone in Court
Chicago court hears Mrs. R. H. Compton explain years of abuse by her husband, saying she endured beatings because husbands are hard to get. The Sun reports the line as a notable remark during testimony.
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Chicago
R. H. Compton
Resolution honors pastor G M McNeilly as he resigns
The First Baptist Church of Whitewright adopts a six point resolution noting the resignation of Pastor G M McNeilly effective January 15 1926 after four years of service. It commends his spiritual leadership, care for the afflicted, and progress in church work, and praises Mrs McNeilly and their three daughters for their contributions to Sunday school and WM S. The document expresses regret and prayers for their future.
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First Baptist Church
G. M. McNeilly
First Baptist Church of
Whitewright
Bro. McNeilly
Resolutions Sent to First Baptist Church Leaders
A motion urged unity in faith and prayer that God crown their efforts and advance the cause of Christ. A copy of these resolutions is to be sent to the Chairman of the Board of Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Broken Bow Oklahoma and to the Baptist Standard.
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Christ
Iih
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Eye Relief
Red watery eyes improved by camphor witch hazel hydrastis and Lavoptik eye wash mixed solution. One small bottle Lavoptik helps any case sore red or watery eyes. Eye cup free. Dyer and Jones.
Mustang man shoots at thieves after turkey losses
J E Calk of Mustang neighborhood heard an automobile stop near his home about 10 pm. He grabbed a shotgun and waited by his barn for almost an hour, then spotted two men approaching the turkey roost. One of the men fired as he moved toward the roost.
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J. E. Calk
Mustang
Nothing Like It on Earth Borozone Healing Aid
An advertisement extols Boro zone liquid and powder as the superior treatment for torn flesh wounds and sores. It claims rapid healing, purification of poisons, and high safety with prices for liquid 30c 60c and 1.20 and powder 30c 60c, sold by Bow Wright Drug Co.
Turkey Thief Shot After Shed Escape, Denton Sheriff Hears
Calk reported men climbed a shed to remove turkeys one by one. A shooter on the shed fired hitting a man who ran to his car. the injured man fled before deputies arrived. Sheriff Fry offered rewards of 10 dollars per turkey thief and 100 dollars for a burglar.
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Calk
Fry
Denton
Powell
Aubrey
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Promotes Soothing Relief
Advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary Quinine for tonic and laxative effects, claiming no nervousness or head ringing. Ends with instruction to sign as E. W. GROVE and price 30c.
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E. W. Grove
Man Shot Aims for Dallas Sanitarium After Incident
Powell reported a man who was shot was taken to a Dallas sanitarium on Wednesday afternoon. The extent of injuries remained unclear. A separate complaint charged theft under the value of 50 dollars.
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Powell
Dallas
Denton Record Chronicle
Professor Reveals No Twenty-Fifth Chapter Speech
A professor tells students there is no twenty-fifth chapter in the text, prompting most students to raise their hands. He then says he intends to speak to the group about liars.
Wolute Dew Leithy Child Ad Promises Health
An old advertisement claims SROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC improves blood quality and digestion in troubled children with a pale unhealthy color. It promises overall strengthening and worm elimination after two to three weeks of regular use, with a price of 6% per bottle.
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J. R. Pennington
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T. E. Barbee
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Beasley & Mangrum
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Gordon Bros
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