City Election Interest Grows With Limited Mayor Hopefuls
Voters show rising interest in next Monday or Tuesday elections. Two mayoral candidates are Green Herring and J R Eanes. commissioner hopefuls Harry Brin and John T Jay would run under the commission form if adopted. A Tuesday courthouse meeting led by Mark Skinner debated city finances, taxes, and past council actions, forming a committee to pick two alderman candidates for Thursday night.
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Green Herring
J. R. Eanes
Eanes
Harry Brin
John T. Jay
Court House
Mark Skinmer
Skinner
J. P. Graham
al. Skinner
Mr. Graham
Mr. Williams
Charlie Williams
B. Todd
Frank Cadenhead
Hr. Reeves
Davenport
McCollum
Pigs Wanted for May Delivery by Comanche Mercantile
Pigs for May delivery offered at three dollars per head or better. Report to the manager of the Marketing association by April 8. Also advertising 48 inch Net Wire for building lots as a suitable product. Comanche Mercantile Co.
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Marketing Association
Comanche Mercantile Co
Higginbotham's Advertises Black Eyed and Whippoorwill Peas
Higginbotham's invites buyers to purchase any quantity of Black eyed and Whippoorwill peas quantities unspecified for immediate sale.
Campaign for Commission Government Endorsed by Banes
The Chief Exponent prints a letter by J R Banes supporting the commission form of government to be decided by voters next Monday for mayor. It endorses Banes and argues the change rests with the people who may run or vote for the commission, urging the public to choose what serves the city best.
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J. R. Banes
Banes
Eanes
M. V. Skinner
Fire Department
Severe fighting in the east but no passes gained
Over the past week fighting rages in the Carpathians as Russians and Austrians clash for mountain passes. Cold weather hinders operations while Russians suffer heavy Austrian losses. Dardanelles bombardments continue with little gain. Dresden out of commission and British ships hit by German submarines with limited casualties.
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Carpathians
Hungary
Dardenelles
Black Sea
Dresden
Kensington Club Meeting At Mrs Durham’s Home
The Kensington Club met at Mrs Henry Durhams residence last week. Bad weather kept some members away but those present enjoyed exchanging ideas on fancy work and were served hot chocolate welsh rarebit and toasted marshmallows by hostesses Mrs Walter Durham and Mrs Henry Durham assisted by Miss Hill.
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Kensington Club
Henry Durham
Mesdames
Keller
Hill
Pierce
House
Clemons
Carson
Simmons
Walter Durham
Miss Hill
Juries Picked for April GOAI Team of Jurors
A long list of jurors is selected for April by GOAI, naming W. Lanford, W. C. Streety, T. B. Seago, C. M. Marshall, G. A. Bruton, G. L. Lindsey among many others. The roster includes numerous J. L. Lewis, J. W. Wozencroft, J. B. Lacy, R. M. Childs, J. M. Barker, and D. P. Lloyd, with additional associates noted throughout.
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GOAI
W. (. Lanford
W. C. Streety
T. B. Seago
C. M. Marshall
G. A. Bruton
G.L. Lindsey
Benton George
J. Kerley
D. S. Jennings
A. N. Neighbors
Sam Morgan
C. W. Cogburn
J. B. Lacy
RK. L. Macon
J. T. Stephenson
E. C. Estes
Mrs. Coleman Dies After Illness in Comanche
Elmo Coleman left Sunday for California after receiving a telegram that his wife, ill with tuberculosis, had died. He headed to Brownwood to catch a Pacific coast train. Burial is set for Kenosha Missouri. The death came as a surprise as she was improving. Mr Coleman’s departure preceded a letter stating she was improving. The couple had many friends in Comanche who mourn her death.
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Elmo Coleman
California
Mrs. Coleman
Comanche
Comanche Voter Notice Announces City Marshal Candidacy
A. F. Blue informs voters in Comanche that he will run for City Marshal in the upcoming city election on April 6.
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Comanche
A. F. Blue
Church of Christ Sets Annual Meeting for Next Sunday
The regular annual meeting of the Church of Christ will begin next Sunday. Elder W. D. Black of Thorp Springs will conduct the services.
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Church of Christ
W. D. Black
Thorp Springs
Shameful Attack on Brownwood Area Schoolteacher
A 20 year old Ashcraft school teacher was brutally beaten by two families in Brownwood county. The assault followed disputes over a school play and boarding changes. Police filed gravated assault charges against the two men. the teacher sought county attorney aid after the incident.
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Ashcraft
Brownwood
Comanche
Central Texas Singing Convention Returns to Comanche
The Central Texas Singing Convention will convene in Comanche on the third Saturday and Sunday in April. Led by J. L. Stagner of Sidney, the district’s president for four years, the event draws singers from across the state and many from nine counties. Organizers anticipate a large crowd and urge all interested to attend and support the convention.
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Central Texas
Comanche
South
J. L. Stagner
Sidney
Eyveryone
Lawrence, Tenn
Comanche mayoral vow to serve without pay and support for commission form
A community leader declares he will run for mayor in Comanche without compensation and urges adoption of the commission form of government. He argues cost reductions are essential and defends motives against critics while thanking supporters.
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Comanche
Dinner in honor of Miss Janet Todd and wedding news
Mr and Mrs Charles St Clair hosted Saturday night dinner for Miss Janet Todd on her recent marriage to Mr William Gunn. Attendees included Mrs S F Todd mother of the bride, Dallas sisters Mrs Maloney and Mrs Strayhorn, Miss Strayhorn, Rev George A Curlee and Mrs Curlee. Cupid decorations graced the dining room with hand tinted place cards. Good dinner good cheer and well wishes marked the event.
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Charles St. Clair
Janet Todd
Wm. M. Gunn
Miss Janet Todd
S. F. Todd
Maloney
Strayhorn
Dallas
Miss Strayhorn
Geo. A. Curlee
Curlee
Cupid
Lillian Childs and Chuck Pitts Wed at Pitts Home
Miss Lillian Childs and Mr Chuck Pitts were married at 7 30 pm on March 26 at the groom’s parents home Dr and Mrs J J Pitts Rev Rutherford officiating. Comanche friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Lillian Childs
Chuck Pitts
J. J. Pitts
Rev. Rutherford
Comanche
Advertisements Promote New Hog Wire and Barbed Wire Lines
Three ads announce new wire products in the paper. A solid car load of Hog Wire and Barbed Wire has just been received for sale to customers.
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Higginbotham’s
The
Comanche Mercantile Co
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