Eanes elected mayor of Comanche
R Eanes won the mayoral race on election day by a large majority. The commission government vote failed 85 to 184. Other results included aldermen contests and city officers with varied tallies, showing a quiet election overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Eanes
Commission
W. G. Herring
JR. Eanes
C. W. Williams
Harry Brin
John T. Jay
G. A. Cunningham
G.D
Dad) Lofton
N. A. Palmer
W W. Cox
W. G. E. West
C. R. Withers
W. L. Reeves
Jim C
Meeting at the Church of Christ with Evangelist W D Black
In progress services at 8 15 p m this week at the Church of Christ Evangelist W D Black of Thorp Springs Texas preaches on practical Christianity The meeting aims for the glory of God and salvation of souls and will continue next week or as long as interest lasts
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Church of Christ
Thorp Springs
Texas
German submarine entangled in British anti-submarine nets
Paris reports a German submarine became entangled in nets off Dover. British traps await at harbor entrances to capture subs as part of blockade. Nets, similar to fishing nets, use heavy frames sunk to thirty feet to snag submerged submarines. Early reports claim three subs caught in ten days, though unconfirmed.
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Paris
Dover
Petit Journal
Dunkirk
Surwee
Arbor Entrances
British Isles
England
Comanche Creates Independent School District
Judge McMillan was notified that the bill creating an independent school district in Comanche was signed by the Governor. The new district includes Comanche town and about two miles out from the square and covers roughly sixteen square miles. An election in May will set the tax rate outside the corporate limits. Boundaries to be published in a later issue.
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McMillan
Comanche
Senate
B Y P U Social Hosted by Mr and Mrs Currie
The Baptist Young People's Union was entertained at the Curries home on Saturday night March 20. Guests enjoyed an old fashioned Story Telling Bee with Mrs Chas St Clair and Mr T J Helmsley noted as the best tellers. Musical numbers by Pauline Gage Ruth Farmer and Gertrude Jenkins complemented the evening as Janet Todd announced her engagement to W M Gunn of Dallas. A wish book was circulated for guests to write messages to the bride.
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Geo. A. Currie
Baptist Young People’s Union
Chas
St. Clair
T. J. Helmsley
Pauline Gage
Ruth Farmer
Gertrude Jenkins
Janet
Todd
Out-O-Syte Press Stud Tape for Garments
The Out-O-Syte Press Stud Tape claims a perfect, durable fastener for children's and ladies garments. It is divisible, washable, and marketed as the only ideal fastener, with customers asked to request Out-O-Syte.
County track meet finals highlight Comanche county schools
The county athletic and oratorical finals concluded with Comanche DeLeon and Gustine contenders taking top spots. Winners include Gerald Lassetter and Carlton Woodward of Comanche in field events, Dean Ripetoe of DeLeon in sprints, and Leslie Cooper of Comanche in the one mile. The event signals strong district meet prospects at Brownwood.
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Comanche County
Brownwood
Dick Woozencraft
DeLeon
Burl van Zandt
Carlton Woodward
Comanche
Clyde Marshall
Coke Elms
Troy Marshall
John Reese
Dean Ripetoe
B. J. Pittman
Gerald Lassetter
Robert Holloway
Dieck Woozencraft
Buel van Zandt
Carlton
Woodward
G. Coley
de- Leon
Leslie Cooper
Woozencraft
Leon Lee
Lee Lusk
Thelma Gray
Willard Wins World Heavyweight Title in Havana Thriller
Jess Willard, the Kansas cowboy dubbed the white hope, defeats Jack Johnson in a dramatic forty-five round bout to claim the world heavyweight championship. Johnson cleaves to strength early but tires, while Willard delivers decisive blows, ending with a powerful right to the jaw that floors Johnson. Johnson sails for Martinique and France, while Willard heads back to the United States to seek his fortune. A local ad for hog fence by Higginbotham’s follows.
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Havana
Jack Johnson
Monday
Fisth
Jess Williard
Willard
United States
Johnson
Local Farm Goods and Cotton Supplies Sale Notice
A brief advertisement lists Mebane Triumph cotton seed remaining for sale through E. E. Anthony at First State Bank. It also promotes W. W. Kilpatrick & Son farm goods, including 45 pound cotton mattresses at three dollars, featuring art ticking and full tufting, located upstairs.
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Mebane Triumph
E. E. Anthony
First State Bank
German Ship Interns at Norfolk
The Prinz Eitel Frederick, laid up at Norfolk Virginia, has decided to intern for the war. The captain had hoped for aid to dash to sea, but English ships guard the harbor mouth so tightly. Allied bombardment of the Dardanelles resumes with limited gain. In the Carpathians Russians push Austrians from passes toward Hungary, while Austrian prisoners are reported. In France neither army has achieved notable action.
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Prinz Eitel Frederick
Norfolk
Arbor
Dardanelles
Carpathian Mountains
Hungary
New Spring Cotton Goods Offer At 6 Cent Basis
Higginbothams announces new spring cotton goods priced at 6 cents per unit, noting last spring’s cotton goods carried over cost 12 cents. Consumers are invited to purchase on the 6 cent cotton basis.
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Higginbotham’s
Comanche Students to Attend Brownwood Declamatory Contest
Lee Lusk won ten dollars offered by Mr. Callaway for the best debater. Lee Lusk and John Reese will represent Comanche in the Declamatory contest at Brownwood on April 10. Thelma Gray and T. J. Duke led their classes, while Pink Daniel won in the second class. Track scores crown Lassiter as top point-scorer at 21 1 2 with Reese 15 and others. Free will offering for best athlete went to Lassiter. Mr. Hardy of Baylor spoke in chapel. New Crepe de Chine line shown.
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Lee Lusk
Carlton Woodward
Troy Marshall
John Reese
Coke Elms
Clyde Marshall
DeLeon
Gerald Lassiter
Mr. Hardy
Baylor University
Chapel
Boy Dies in Accidental Shooting Near Creamer
Fifteen-year-old Mance Sliger, son of Tom Sliger, near Creamer, was found dead after a gun accident Wednesday afternoon. He had attempted to shoot a squirrel, cocked the shotgun while crawling through a fence, and was fatally struck by the weapon, with a coroner's jury ruling accidental death. Local officials investigated at the scene. the burial followed the next day.
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Mance Sliger
Tom Sliger
Creamer
Gib Callaway
Merton L. Harris
Cathey
Miller
Jakkie Burks
Tea at Mrs Chas Ory’s Celebrates Church Fundraiser
Beautiful and cozy gathering hosted by Mrs Chas Ory and the Christian church ladies. Guests arrived to punch, spring fern decor, and piano vocal selections by local girls. Angel food tea and gelatine served as fundraisers raised twenty dollars and forty five cents for church beautification.
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Larry Kittle
Ovada Johnson
Marguerite Hill
Linoleum sale and repair offer at Kilpatrick and Higginbotham's
An ad states harness repair available at W. W. Kilpatrick and Son's and promotes a good grade of Linoleum for 35 cents per yard for up stairs use. Higginbotham's is also mentioned in the retailer listing.
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Higginbotham ’'S
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Eanes
J. P. Graham
W. D. Black
Warner
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
A. Weaver
Higginbotham
B. Y. P. U. Entertained
T. J. Duke
Gustine
Miss Pink Daniels
Suez School
Hasse
Jess Willard
Martinique
France
ELD
A. D. Rogers
State Supt. of Missions
Central Christian Church
Italy
Squirrel
Church Tea
Chas. Ory
Ers
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son’s
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