Platform supporters organize in Comanche county meeting
A large crowd gathered at the Comanche county courthouse as FT. Worth Platform Supporters organize into four county groups with TH. Burks as chairman and W. D. Carroll secretary. Precinct chairmen were elected for Comanche 1 and 2 and several named locales. A meeting at De Leon is set for tomorrow at 2 PM with a speaker promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Port Worth
Joe Bailey
Court House
TH. Burks
W. D. Carroll
T. J. Mitegerald
de Leon
Precinet
Comanche Precinet
J. D. Banner
Comanche
J. K. Payne
Soda Springs
Jubb
W. H. Lane
Sidney
Bud Wilson
Whitville
Gerald Bryson
Newburg
T. N. Burton
Beatty
Mose Strickland
Suez
W. B. Cottrell
van Dyke
John Fritts
Gap
Lon McDaniel
Burks
Good Reports From Sipe Springs Road Improvements
Citizens who traveled the recently upgraded Sipe Springs road praise the work and donate generously. Joel Nabers, W. Odom, Nugent Durham, George KB. Smith, and S. L. Odell are named as contributors or supporters. Others are likely to have expressed approval though not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipe Springs
Road Improvement Fund
Joel Nabers
W. ©. Odom
Nugent Durham
George KB. Smith
S. L. Odell
Development League To Hold Monthly Meeting Tonight
Tonight at 7 30 the city Development League holds its regular monthly meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Members are urged to attend to discuss upcoming projects and community development initiatives.
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Development League
City Development League
Chamber of Commerce
Easter Sunday invites music flowers and brightness
Next Sunday is Easter and a time of music and flowers. Go to church if you can and enjoy the songs and blooms prepared for you. Whether you attend or not, leave room for music and flowers in your heart and do not lose the day’s gladness.
Clerk Adds Postoffice Force in Comanche Town
Due to rising business at the Comanche post office, a new clerk is added by order of the Post Office Department effective April 1. Ernest L. Carpenter is appointed after a top civil service exam. An inspector from Washington, at Congressman Blanton’s request, found the office’s growth warrants extra help. Postal sales are expected to rise 25 to 35 percent for the year July 1, 1919 to July 1, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Postoffice Department
Ernest L. Carpenter
Washington
Blanton
City election to choose three aldermen next Tuesday
The city will hold a vote next Tuesday April 6 to elect three aldermen. Citizens are reminded to vote and participate in the local government process.
Rebekah Lodge Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday Night
Comanche Rebekah Lodge held its fourteenth anniversary with a masquerade party. Members wore diverse costumes from gypsy fortune teller to Turkish woman and colonial belle. Mrs. Lige Woodward’s negro mammy and Mrs. McBrayer as Mrs. Jiggs drew laughs. Mrs. Franklin wore Aunt Bettie Roberson’s wedding dress. After games, punch and cake were served.
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Comanche Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
W. D. Carroll
E. C. Carpenter
Lige Woodward
Ina Millhollon
Juliet
Ola Dingus
Alita Rbonser
Lela Davis
McBrayer
Jiggs
Ethan Wetzel
Truth Wetzel
Claude Wells
Majestic Theater 19 Enlarged with Forty Foot Addition
The Majestic Theater is being enlarged by a forty foot rear addition adding about 250 seats for a total of around 600. Construction has started with work planned on remodeling, a new front and ornamental awning. Harry Brinn owns the building and CAver manager sought space for larger crowds. Estimated cost ranges from 5000 to 6000 dollars with several interior improvements planned.
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Majestic Theater
Caver
Harry Brinn
Local ice plant to start operations next week
Manager J T Hareed says the local ice plant will be in operation next week. The smoke stack delay is resolved and general repair work remaining should finish in a few days, with supplying the needs of the people soon.
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J.T. Hareed
Mr. Harrell
Moody and Lane Install Ice Cream Plant
Messrs Moody and Lane proprietors of the Owl Confectionery are installing an ice cream plant to operate with their confectionery. They have received their machinery and expect it to be in operation the latter part of next week. They are assured of a steady cream supply.
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Messrs. Moody & Lane
Owl Confectionery
Sturkie well near Hasse shows oil and gas at depth
The Sturkie well at Hasse was reported Tuesday drilling at 3870 feet with good oil and gas showings. An observer noted no gusher yet but believed nitroglycerine shooting could yield a strong well as major companies including Texas St Clair Humble Gulf and Okefe operate nearby.
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Sturkie
Hasse
Texas
St. Clair
Humble
Gulf
Okefe
Colleet
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Wed in Los Angeles
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks have married after obtaining a license last Saturday and a Sunday ceremony conducted by Rev. d Whitcomb Brougher of Temple Baptist Church. The couple, now reportedly honeymooning quietly at Fairbanks residence in Beverly Hills, had both been previously married. Pickford had a Nevada divorce from Owen Moore earlier this month. Fairbanks' former wife had a New York divorce nearly two years ago.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
D. Whitcomb Brougher
Temple Baptist Church
Miss Pickford
Minden
Nev
Owen Moore
Fairbanks
New York
Beverly Hills
Los Anacion
Gulf and Desdemona Northern Railroad Progress Report
Burks the secretary treasurer reports the Desdemona to De Leon line grading advances. The fourth mile out from De Leon will be finished by Saturday night with about a quarter mile graded from Desdemona toward De Leon. Bridge materials have arrived and are on site at De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks
Gulf and Desdemona Northern Railroad Company
de Leon
J. P. Kearby
Desdemona
First Lecture Delights Class on The Christian's View of God
The Men's Bible Class at Central Christian church praised Dr. C C Klingman for the first lecture in a series on The Christian's View of God. The educational committee invites all to attend the second lecture on Easter Sunday at ten o'clock.
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C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church
Singing Convention at Elm Grove this weekend
The Comanche District Singing Convention meets with the Elm Grove class next Saturday night and Sunday April 3 and 4. All classes and singers expected to be there and take part. Harris Lane, Pres.
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Comanche District
Elm Grove
Harris Lane
Bettis and Gibbs Store Improves Ready-to-Wear Section
The Bettis and Gibbs store reports upgrades to its ready-to-wear department this week. A new partition, carpets, and other improvements enhance the store’s attractive dress section for customers.
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Bettis & Gibbs
Young People Class Easter Program Planned
The Methodist Sunday school Young People's Class announces an Easter program after Sunday. Hymns include All Hail the Power of Jesus Name and Joy to the World. Music features Mrs Barna Riley on piano, Minnie Elkins singing It Pays to Serve Jesus, Truth Wetzel piano solo, Mabel Carpenter Holy City, and quartet Beautiful Isle of Somewhere with Rose Wilson Vasco Lee Lillian Durham Fred Brown. Installation of officers will cap the program.
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The
Methodist Sunday School
Jesus
Barna Riley
D Jesus
Minnie Elkins
Truth Wetzel
Holy City
Mabel Carpenter
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
Rose Wilson
Vasco Lee
Lillian Durham
Fred Brown
Parody of Headline Jabs at Political Slant
A reader criticizes a newspaper headline for biased wording. The comment imagines swapping body for head and lady for man to expose slant toward political questions and reveals concern over perceived partiality in reporting.
Sidewalk Building I In Full Swing
The sidewalk building campaign is now in full swing on North Saint street west of the square. Several blocks are under construction and much more work will start as soon as cement can be secured.
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North Sain Street
Roberts Home on West Main Sells for 3600
O. W. Roberts sold his West Main street residence, a block and a half north of the square, to N. Hadden of the City Cafe for 3600. Roberts plans a fishing trip to New Mexico and Colorado, while Hadden takes immediate possession.
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O. W. Roberts
West Main Street
N. Hadden
City Cafe
Roberts
New Mexico
Colorado
Mr. Hadden
Special Easter Services at Baptist Church Sunday
Dr. L J Mimms president of Howard Payne College Brownwood will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning. A special Easter music program has been arranged by the Music Club recently organized by the church young people.
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L. J. Mimms
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Baptist Church
Music Club
Lucian Elkins Buys West Main Building
Lucian Elkins purchases the building and lot on West Main street from Lyman Russell two doors south of Elkins Tin shop. The shop will be moved to the new property as soon as it is prepared for occupancy.
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Lucian Elkins
Lyman Russell
West Main Street
Elkins Tin Shop
Farm Boys Special prize ticket purchase begun in Parker County
Weatherford Texas March 30 Parker county becomes first Texas county to buy a prize ticket for a farm boy to ride the Texas Farm Boys Special train. The $300 ticket, funded by Knox Realty and Parker County Abstract, promotes a competitive exam by the Farm Boy's Club of A and M College to select 150 future Texas farmers for an eighteen state tour in August under the Texas Chamber of Commerce and Extension Service.
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Weatherford
Tex
Parker County
Texas
Texas Farm Boys
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Extension Service
A. and
M. College
Knox Realty Company
Parker County Abstract Company
Farm Boy’s Club
Flour market ad from Slider and Lacy
In this compact notice Slider and Lacy invite buyers to explore a flour market tailored to customer interests. The ad emphasizes customizable options and direct service.
Democratic speaking planned in Comanche and De Leon
Y W Holmes county chairman for the administration friendly forces announces political speeches in Comanche and De Leon next Monday at 2 PM. He expects a distinguished speaker at each location and reports precinct club organizers named for several precincts as organization expands across the county.
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Y. W. Holmes
Comanche
de Leon
Hasse
Will Starkie
Gustine
J. W. Robinson
Newbury
Albert Cunningham
Beattie
R. H. McCorkle
Vandyke
Mr. Grigsby
Callaway Draws Large Crowd in Comanche Speech
Oscar Callaway former congressman spoke at the Comanche county courthouse on Saturday to a crowded audience. He attacked both state and national administrations criticizing war taxes and large expenditures and urged freedom of speech and press.
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Comanche County
Oscar Callaway
Comanche
Callaway
America
Joe Bailey
Joseph G. Cannon
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FT. Worth
H. Burks
Rebekah Lodge
Moody & Lane
Nort Main
West Main
Slider & Lacy
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