The Graham Leader (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 10, 1926 Page: 1 of 12

                                
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came in last night from Amarillo
attend the funeral of Mr. J^' Z
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three sons and two daughters. A
very large crowd was present at his
funeral.
d«v night from Belton, where she
attended* feaylor College the past
session.
had the council degrees are urged to
GO TO ClfUBCH ON SUNDAY.
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secretary george
COMMENTS ON USE
GRAHAM HOSPITAL
Secretary T. L George, who came
to Graham after the completion of
the Graham Hospital, has observed
the wide wm made of same and in
commenting on the institution has
the following to say:    —......
“The citizens of Graham are justly
proud of their $50,000.90 hospital
Two Fire Alarms
Monday Afternoon
Two Are alarms were turned in
Monday aftrnoon, both caused by
burning grass which is supposed to
have been ignited by some one care-
lessy throwing down a^match.
The first alarm was from the
Baptist parsonage. The grass had
burned down the alley from First
Street, . where is it believed that 0
burning match had bean tliWtvn.
Very little damage was done to the
fences and bams before tho fire
department reached scene,
which was epsnsd to the public in The second alarm was from the
February, 1925. Situated in the Pashner Gin north of the railroad,
residence section of the south port
of the dty in an elevated park
studded with oaks ■ and overlooking
the city, this splendid structure com-
mands the attention of those who
pass that way. It stands out as o
memorial to those who by dint of
their efforts made its construction
possible. Standing out as it does, It
eeems to beckon to those who are in
failing health and to those who ape in
need of medical treatment to find
relief inside its walls.
"This structure is built of gray
brick, trimmed in white, has a terra-
cotta roof and is of a beautiful style
«f architecture. The building is fire-
proof, modernly equipped through-
out, with every facility and con-
venience of an institution of this
kind and would do credit to any
town.
“The normal bed capacity of the
hospital is twenty-five, but can be
increased to forty in case of emer-
gency. Special equipment for treat-
ment of all kinds of diseases are
found iti this institution. The oper-
ating room is equipped with gas,
oxygen, anesthesia nnd, with the
modern surgical instruments and
competent physicians and surgeons,
most all cases can he handled here.
A splendid corps of physicians and
nurses are at the helm of this
modem medical institution.
“This hospital is an economic
asset to the town in that it cares
for those who are without means and
in need of medical attention cheaper
than they could be cared for in the
absence fit such facilities. The hos-
pital is a great convenience for all
classes. One half of the cost of this
institution was contributed by the
Graham Foundation of which M. K.
Graham of this city is administrator,
the other half by the citizens at
large. ,
“Graham may also have pride in
her physicians who are affiliated with
this institution, all of whom have
modernly equipped offices with up-
to-date diagnostical facilities. Some
of the leading physicians here are
Drs. Griffin & Griffin, Drs. Padgett
& Edwards, Dr. C. B. Gant, Dr. L.
W. Price, and Drt T. C. McCloud.
Dr B R Griffin, the junior member
of the firm of Griffin A Griffin, has
just recently moved here and will
be associated with his brother, Dr.
H. E. Griffin. He comes from Tem-
ple, Texas, here and leaves a lucra-
tive practice.
“The people of Graham have just
cause for pride in having this mod-
ern hospital and a medical profession
of the highest order.”
ChurcR of Christ
Protracted Meeting
The Church of Christ is enjoying
a good meeting * in the Tabernacle
across the stffect from the high
school building. Elder S. A. Ribble
of * Snyder is doing soma |Too>d
preaching. His subjects fo* the re-
mainder of the week are as follows
Friday, 8:30 p. m.: “Uses of Bible
Literature.”
Saturday, 8:30 p. m.:    “Women's
Religious Work.”
Sunday, 11 a. m.: “The Church at
Work.”
Sunday, 8:30 p. m.:    “Sunday
School Methods of Teaching.”
Questions answered on all these
and other vital religious issues in
the Church of Christ. Audiences are
welcome and will enjoy the earnest
discussions of Bible themes by
Brother Ribble.
Rev. C. C. KHngman and family
left last Saturday for their new home
in Electrn, Texas, where Brother
Klingman is pastor of the First
Christian Church. He had lived in
Graham two years and made many
friends here, who wish for jilm suc-
cess in his new pastorntd? He is a
scholar, a fine preacher and a good
citizen. He and his good family will
be missed.
GO TO CHURCH OK SUNDAY, he prasent.
where z pile of wood had caught fire
from burning grass. Had these, firds
started during the night and gained
headway before they were discov-
ered, much damage might have been
done.
People should be very careful about
throwing down burning matches. It
is hoped that a clean-uff campaign
can be launched here to rid the
town ef the hazards that will exist
as the summer months approach.
REV. P. M. JOHNSTON
DIESfROM INJURIES
RECEIVED IN CRASH
Rev. P. M. Johnston was struck
by a Wichita -Falls and Southern
passenger train at South Bend early
Sunday morning as he was leaving
his JttiBne to fill a preaching engage-
ment at Murray. He was rushed
to the Graham Hospital where he
lived until Tuesday evening with-
out regaining consciousness. - The
body was taken to Whitt Wednes-
day and buried by the side of his
father Rev. W. E. B. Lockridge,
assisted by Rev. E. M. Agee, county
missionary of Young County. * and
Rev. D. M. Denison, county mission-
ary of Jack County, conducted the
funeral services.
Mr. Johnston was born at Toze-
wcll, Tennessee, February 2, 1874.
He was married to Miss Pearlie
Hodges March 19, 1894, and came
to Texas the following years, set-
tling at Whitt. He has taught in
the public schools of {Texas for
twenty-eight years. He was prin-
cipal of the South Bend school more
than twenty years ago, and when he
received his A. B. degree from the
North Texas State Normal three
years ago he was called back to the.
larger South Bend as superintendent.
About a year ago he yielded to the
call to preach and since that time,
in addition to his duties as superin-
tendent of the South *Bend school
has been preaching, being pastor at
Murray and Proffitt at the time of
his death Mr. Johnson waR planning
to enter Simmons University in Sep-
tember to prepare further for the
ministry.
He is survived by his aged mother,
his faithful wife, three children:
Rev. Frank Johnston, South Bend;
Mrs. W. F. Blalock, Denton County,
and Claude Johnston, South Bend;
five brothers: if. N. Johnston, Floy-
dada, W. A. Johnston, Weatherford;
R. L. Johnston, Livingston; A, S.
Johnston, May pearl; I. N. Johnston,-
Kemp, and three sisters: Mrs. Alice
Farmer, Washburn, Tennessee; Mrs.
M, G. Walker, Clinton, Tennessee;
Mrs. Sallie Carr, Whitt, Texas.
Mr. Johnston was a good man and
it is hard to understand why he was
so suddenly cut off as he was pre-
paring to enter into a larger field
of usefulness. His many friends in
South Bend and elsewhere extend
sympathy to the bereaved family in
this sad hour.
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prevented a completion of the
ty officials ware on hand to offi-
Jtrm though; the late spring had
big fair grounds, national, state and at
dally open the Seaqulcentennial Expo
Photo shows Mayor Kendrick, Secretary or state neuogj
tary of Commerce 'Herbert Hoover opening the exercises.
d. Exposition at Philadelphia, May 8L
Secretary o'
of 8tate Kellogg and Sec re-
Dr. B. B. Griffin
Moves To Graham
Dr. B. B. Griffin and family of
Temple moved to Graham this week.
Dr. Griffin has formed a partner-
ship here with his brother, Dr. H. E.
Griffin, under the firm name of
Griffin Brothers with offices in the
Johnson building on the west.aide
of the square.
Djr. B1. B. Griffin is a graduate of
the Waxahachie- High School, the
University of Texas at 'Austin, and
the Medical Department of the Uni-
versity of Texas at Galveston. He
spent one year as interne in the
Scott-White Sanitarium in Temple.
Having spent eight years in aca-'
demic work, four years in the medi-
cal college, and one year in one of
the bes£ hospitals in the state as
interne, he is well fitted for his
chosen work. Graham welcomes him
as a citizen and with the well
equipped hospital here the Leader
hopes that he will find his work here
as pleasant and agreeable as is
possible for a physician to find.
OPERATORS BUSY
DRILLING WELLS IN:
MARKLEY TERRITORY
per
setflng
JUDGE H. H WILSON i PEOPLE ENJOYING
RESIGNS EFFECTIVE
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
Judge H. R. Wilson, forjnore than
four years judge of the 30th judicial
district, forwarded his resignation to
Governor M. A. Ferguson Tuesday,
asking that it be effective Saturday,
June 12. The resignation of Judge
Wilson caused great surprise among
his mafiy friends in Graham and
throughout the district, although it
was known that he would not be a
candidate for re-election.
Word received from Austin Tues-
day was that the Governor had ac-
cepted the resignation, but would
make no appointment at this time.
As Mr, E. G. Thornton of Archer
City is the only candidate, it is be-
lieved that he will be appointed to
fill out the unexpired term.
Judge Wilson's telegram to the
Governor, sent from here, where he
is now holding court, reads: “I here-
by tender my resignation as judge
of the Thirtieth Judicial District, ef-
fective Saturday, June 12.”
It was announced from Wichita
REVIVAL SERVICES
METHODIST CHURCH
intense enthusiasm and excellent
results are attehding the revival
Meeting being conducted at the First
Methodist Church by Rev. T. Edgar
Neaff the pastor. The meeting be-
gan last Sunday and will continue
uptil Sunday, June 20.
Large crowds are enjoying Rev.
Neal’s sermons. They are distinctive
in that they are pot caustic or up-
braiding but yet caiTy a powerful
Christian appeal, facing the truth
of the imperfections of mankind yet
(coupling with it a challenge to
^better things rather than condemna-
tion.
Big factors in the success of
the meeting, which is drawing big
crowds, are the Eden Singers, com-
posed of Thos. F. Eden, of Audubon,
New Jersey, and Mrs. Spink, his
sister, of Atlanta. Their duets are
inspiring. As singers and children’s
workers these people have a na-
tional reputation.
Mr. Eden is directing the young
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qf    Larngan,    Britain,    Morgan and 1    . . .    .    „    „ . .
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Wichita balls and Amarillo. Ac-j *    ,    , .,    . .,    ,    .
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cording to the announcement, Judge l _    . _ ,,
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children will be enrolled in two com-
WEATHER REPORT
A rain of .81 of an inch in Gra-
ham nnd more in other parts of the
county last Friday, June 4, furnished
needed moisture at that time. While
crops are not suffering another rain
at this time wuld benefit growing
crops. The fine weather has enabled
the farmers to finish cutting their
big grain crop. Most of the farmers
report their grain good. Cotton is
about alt • chopped and since warm
weather made its appearance is
growing fast. Com is growing fast,
but the stand is generally poor. If
the weather continues dry threshers
will be running fteforer many day*.
COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of the Masonic Council
will he held in the Masonic hall in
Giaham tomorrow (Friday) night.
tho Wichita Falls firm Monday morn-
ing, June 12.    ... , .    .
Judge Wilson has been a resident ‘    ***
of Wichita Falls since 1919, moving
to that city from Denton, where he
had resided all his life prior to that’
time. At> the latter place he was
established in the practice of law
and bad served Denton County as its
County Attorney for many years.
In July, 1921, Judge Wilson was
appointed District Attorney of the
30th judicial district and served in
that capacity until February, 1922,
when Judge H. F. Weldon resigned
as Judge of that district and Gover-
nor Pat M. Neff named Judge Wil-
son to fill out his unexpired term.
That same year he was re-elected
ns judge of the district for another
four years.
When he was appointed as Judge
of the 30th district court, the dis-
trict was composed of Clay, Wichita,
Archer and Young Ciunties, but *he
legislature in 1923 took Clay County
but of the district so that since that
time the district has comprised the
three counties.
petitive groups — the Orioles and
During the meeting six daily
prayermeetings are held, in addition
to the regular morning and evening
i services. One meeting is by the
girls and young women. Five dis
trict cottage prayer meetings are
held each afternoon at the homes of
the various members. These prayer
services are being well attended.
Rev. Neal announces that h? is
well pleased with the start of the
revival and finds the initial results
encouraging. He announces the fol-
lowing subjects for his sermons the
next few days.
Friday night:    “The Devil’s Dead
Ones.”
Saturday morning:    “The    Judg-
ment.”
Sunday morning:    “The Divine
Call.”
Sunday night: “Sowing and Reap-
ing.”
GRAHAM CHAPTER OF
O. E. S. ELECTS OFFICERS
At a recent meeting of the O. E.
S. of Graham, the follownig officers
were elected:
Mrs. Glenn Dyer, worthy matron;
J. J. Galliiher, worthy patron; Mrs.
Chris Stoffers, associate matron;
Mrs. W. E. Simpson, secretary; Mrs.
Kate Lowrance, treasurer; Mrs. Wat
Mayes, conductress; Mrs. R. B. Alli-
son. associate conductress:
Th«^ other officers are appointive
and can not be given until after the
installation which will take place
before many weeks.
Miss Inez Lnmons returned Satur-
Young People Give
Program Sunday
In addition to the prayermeeting
program at Center Ridge Sunday af-
ternoon, Mr. E. E. Durham and some
of the Leaguers and Sunday School
pupils rendered the following pi-o
gram:
Cornet Solo.—Herbert Slater.
“Finding Your Place With God."—
Jessie B. Stegall.
“What Have You to Give to God.”
—Opal Rutler.
Reading.—Marguerite Campbell.
Address.—E. E. Durham.
Mr. Durham states that the young
people will be glad to render pro-
grams on Sunday afternoons in the
schoolhouses adjacent to Graham. The
people of Center Ridge enjoyed the
program by the young people of
F. M. BURKETT DIES
IN AMARILLO ON
MONDAY, JUNE 7TH
Mr. F. M. Burkett’s many friends
in Graham were grieved when the
sad message was received here Tues-
day morning that he had died at
Amarillo on Monday night. He had
been ill with flu about three weeks
and had been very ill at times, but
his friends here were hoping that
he was improving. The body was
brought to Graham Wednesday night
and buried in Oak Grove Cemetery
this afternoon, Rev. T. Edgar Neal,
pastor of the First Methodist Church,
conducting the funeral services at
the Methodist Church.
Mr. F. M. Burkett was born
August 25, 1870, in Louisvillq, Ken-
tucky. In 18^6, he moved with his
family to Texas, and has spent most
of the time in Young County. In
1884 he moved to Weatherford and
1891 to Memphis, Texas, where he
was married to Miss Zada Mont-
gomery November 16, 1892. To this
union were born, J. M. Burkett, who
died three months ago, Mrs. V. E.
Ballard and Mrs. Zada Carson of
Amarillo.
In 1895 Mr. Burkett moved back
to Graham and has lived here con-
tinuously since that time, except at
brief intervals when he and Mrs.
Burkett would be Visiting their
child ren.
Mr. Burkett was elected countjf
treasurer in 1903 and held the po-
sition about sixteen yers. He was
also county depository for the public
schools of the county several years.
He is probably the most efficient
man that has ever held office in
Young County. During the many
years that he was in the courthouse
everybody ran to Frank for inform-
ation, and he was always willing to
render assistance. He was careful,
cautious,, and courteous in ali his
dealings.
Early in life he was converted and
united with the Methodist Church,
and as long as his health permitted
was active in church work. He
served the Methodist Church here as
steward several years. For several
years his health has not been good,
but he continued to look after his
business interests until stricken with
flu three weeks ago.
Mr. Burkett had as many friends
as any man that ever lived in Gra-
ham. He had a smile and an en-
couraging word for everybody. His
friendly greetings on the street will
bo missed.
Mrs. Burkett and the two daugh-
ters have the sympathy of their
hosts of friends in this their second
bereavement within four months.
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A. S. WILSON DIES
Rev. A. S. Wilson of Newcastle
died at his home in that city Tues-
day, and the body was buried ia
the Newcastle Cemetery Wednesday
afternoon.
Brother Wilson was bom in Ten-
nessee sixty-three years ago. He
moved to Texas when he was thir-
teen years old. He has been livtng
in Young County more than twenty
years. He lived in Graham for a
while nnd moved to Newcastle eigh-
teen yenrs ago.
His wife preceded him several
years ago, hut he is survived by
The greatest activity in the north-
east Young County shallow field
centers around the Stafford and
Hayes No. 1 Daily and the Woottaa
and Reed et al No. 1 Jack.
The Stafford and Hayes No. 1
Daily is making 24 barrels per
on the ptimp and they are
8-inch casing today on their No. 2
Daily, 300 feet east of No. 1.
Barnes end Lowrie are drilling at
400 feet on their No. 1 Brown, 200
feet west of the No. 1 Daily.
Wolfe No. 1-Ward spudded last
night on the Ward land, a mile
southwest of the Stafford and Hayaa
discovery well.
Wootten and, Reed have closed a
contract and will commence their No.
1 W. R. Drum estate on the north-
east part of the Leroy W. Rosa
Survey, a half miles west of the
No. 1 Daily.
, "Around the Wootten and Reed No.
T Jack is a hot spot at this time.
Shaw and Rathke have moved in
and spudded their No. 1 and 2 on the
Stewart land to the north, being
Block No. 28.
Ginsberg et al have made a loca-
tion and are moving in on their No.
1 Stewart, two locations to the
northeast of the No. 1 Jack, and in
Block 27.
Barker et al are moving in a
rig on the Stewart land three loca-
tions northwest of the No. 1 Jack,
and in Block No. 24.
Cowboy Evans, a new arrival in
this field, has spudded on his No. 1-
M. A. Logan, four locations to the
southwest of the No. 1 Jack.
The Consolidated Oil Co. has made
a location on the Mrs. W. W. Gregg
laad in Block 17.
Nos. 1 and 2 of the Bridwell-May-
field-Allen Williams farrn are now
drilling.
Nash and Windfohr are drilling
on their location in the northwest
corner of the northeast 4Q. Block
No. 24.
R. C. Albright et al. spudded Wed-
nesday on their No. 1 Williams, be-
ing on the south line of the W, C.
Adams Survey.
Bridwell and Mayfield are drilling
at 200 feet on their No. 1 M. A.
Stewart in the southwest corner of
the northwest 40 of Block No. 27.
Stafford and Hayes have made a
location on the G. Nixon farm, three
miles northeast of Markley.
E. C. Reed has purchased and will
drill a well on the northeast quarter
of Block No. 22 on lapd owned by
Mrs. S. E. Watson. This location is
directly east of the No. 1 Jack.
Sfgler and Hunt have moved a rig
on the Ed Prideaux farm a mile
east of the No. 1 Daily.
The Prideaux pool continues very
active, three producers having been
drilled in on the Henry Pridaux farm
this week and two on the Dr. Pri-
deaux farm.
The Antelope section is very active
with good wells coming in every day
ffom the rich sand at 780 feet.
The Sinclair pipe line is running
the first three tanks from the Jack
well today. The production keeps up
steady at 50 barrels per day. A
power was installed on this lease
yesterday and the owners are mov-
ing their rig for No. 2, 200 feet'
west of the discovery well, and are
moving in a spudder for their No.
3, 300 feet east of No. 1.
The Howard-Stewart pool continues
active and many inside and close up
wells are being drilled in that sec-
tion and each week adds another
producer or two.
From present indications this bids
fair to be the largest area ever
found in Young County and the
drilling campaign will extend well
into 1927. The sand indicates long
life wells which makes it very at-
tractive from that standpoint as
well as cheap drilling.
R. A. M. ELECTS OFFICERS
At a regular meeting of the chap-
ter of: Royal Arch blason* No 127
Inst Friday night the followifi^ of-
ficers were elected:
E. A. Henegar, Ex. H. P.; W. A.
Babb, King; W. H. Kennedy, Seribe;
R. V, Tidwell, Treasurer; C. B. Hoek-
nday, Secretary; I. B. Padgett, Sato-
find. The appointive officers will
he named later.
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