Comanche civic group eyeing Texas clean town prize
A mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce hosted by the Civic League and city leaders discussed Holland Magazine’s Texas town cleanliness contest. A $300 prize awaits towns meeting criteria on streets water drainage garbage removal housing and public buildings with random inspections.
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Fiddling Bob Taylor Dies After Gallstone Surgery
Washington April 1 Robert Love Taylor longtime Tennessee politician and senior senator died here Sunday after gallstone surgery. Known as Fiddling Bob he lectured across the South and once ran for governor against Hooper, later winning a Senate seat by popular vote after a failed legislative appointment. He gained fame for violin performances at campaign events and for Read Tennessee migration paintings praised as literary masterpieces. He lectured in Comanche Texas years ago.
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Childhood Friends Married at Rochester Texas
News of the marriage of H J Horner and Vila Martin at the bride’s father home in Rochester Texas. Vila Martin, daughter of Preston Martin formerly of Comanche county, now Rochester. Horner, son of Mr and Mrs W J Horner of Energy Texas, resides in the city and works for Hirginbotham Bros Co. friends extend best wishes.
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Universalist Church Preaching This Sunday at 11
The notice invites attendees to a preaching service at the Universalist Church next Sunday on the seventh at 11:00 A M. It mentions a price paid for Martin Co. and urges attendance.
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Found Dead in Gustine Man of Comanche County
L. S. Peterson aged resident of Gustine and Comanche County who had moved to Comanche to enroll his sons in high school was found dead in bed on S E Main Street Thursday morning. He had complained of illness the prior night and was attended by family. Interment followed at Siloem cemetery.
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Ladies Market at Kilpatrick Store Saturday Sale
The Presbyterian Ladies invite their lady friends to visit the W. W. Kilpatrick store on Saturday afternoon for a sale of eatables for Sunday dinners. Bread meats cakes pies and more will be offered. Proceeds support a good cause and cooperation is appreciated.
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Episcopal Lay Services Schedule Announced
The Episcopal Church invites worship with lay services at the church this Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
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Colquitt Rally Set for Comanche Next Saturday
Comanche county residents promoting Governor Colquitt for a second term plan a county assembly at the Courthouse next Saturday at 2 p.m. A large crowd is expected as friends praise his administration and invite all ages to attend.
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Visiting Calfornia native recalls early Comanche County days
W. E. Neel, a pioneer and Indian fighter born in Comanche County in 1855, now aged 68, visited Gustine California after thirty years away. He recalled Dove Creek and Besley Creek battles, spoke of early settlers Mercer Tuggle Cunningham Helmsley, and praised California’s year round spring weather and fresh vegetables. He plans no return to Texas, enjoying his California home.
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Easter Services at Methodist Church
Easter service scheduled at the Methodist church with preaching by the pastor at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The morning sermon titled The Argument of Christianity for its Claims to be a Divine Religion. A cordial welcome to all.
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Presbyterian Church Announces Regular Services Next Sabbath
Regular services are announced for the next Sabbath at the Presbyterian Church. The quarterly observance of the Lord's Supper will be part of the morning service. The evening service will begin at 8 o'clock.
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Pioneer Marion Cross Visits Comanche County Friends
Marion Cross, early Texas settler and Comanche County pioneer, visits Edna Hill after fifty years. He recalls old hosts Gilbreath Barbee Capell and shares his own new history Early Days in Central Texas. They dine from the same century old table Barbee preserved, as Cross discusses local legends and fights from the era.
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Unique Sunday School Class Formed at Presbyterian Church
Young people of the Presbyterian Church organized a new Sunday School class with about 50 members after a Friday meeting led by Miss Kate Rogers. Officers named include Minnie Cunningham President, R W Scurry First Vice President, Carl White Second Vice President, Agnes Hoff Secretary, Leah Allen Assistant Secretary, and E E Wilson Treasurer. A permanent organization was formed Sunday morning and committees were appointed for various departments.
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Tailoring and cleaning partnership opens in town
Frank McCarty and Sam Davis form a tailoring cleaning and pressing partnership located in the rear of R W Pierce Barber Shop on the south side of the square. They invite customers to see them for reliable service.
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R. W. Pierce
Cost of High Living Solved by Local Grocers
Local grocers Ellis & Son in the old Cosmos News building propose simple meals for daily life with breakfast dinner and supper options, offering practical guidance on cost and planning for households.
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Cosmanche News
Old Time Citizen Uncle Jake Scitron Dies at Home
Uncle Jake Scitron, longtime resident of the county and member of the Christian Church, died at his Beattie home on Tuesday and was buried in the Chapel cemetery the following day. He would have turned 65 next June and leaves family and many friends in the community. Funeral services were led by Rev. Will Co. Rev. C. C. Scitron, son, traveled from Binger, Oklahoma to be with the family.
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N T S Club Enjoys Pleasant Evening Social
The N T S Club and visiting Kensington Club members shared a quiet noon to evening gathering last Wednesday. Members enjoyed light refreshments and praised the cordial exchange with the visitors, noting a refined atmosphere and mutual goodwill.
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