Defense Pleads Self Defense In Murder Case
In Brownwood O T Leonard faced trial for the murder of John Richard Wilson at Mrs Violet Jane's boarding house on February 27 1929. The jury remained deadlocked 11 to 1 for conviction and was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. The defense contends Leonard believed his life was in danger when he fired.
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O. T. Leonard
Brownwood
O.T. Leonard
John Richard Wilson
Violet Jane
F. J. Miller
Calloway
Callaway
Ndeavor
Bailey Baby Born in Prowntown Hospital
Mr and Mrs R T Bailey are the parents of a baby daughter born at a Brownwood hospital Wednesday night.
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R. T. Bailey
Prownwood Hospital
Fritts Sentenced to Death Pending Second Trial
Will Fritts, 35, accused in the fatal shooting of Earle Hamilton, 17, last fall near Anson, was moved to the Tarrant county jail for safekeeping while awaiting a second trial for Dudley W. Hamilton’s murder. He seemed pleased with the new jail and described it as better than country facilities.
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Will Fritts
Earle Hamilton
Haskell
Tarrant County
Hamilton
Dudley W. Hamilton
Fritts
Anson
Post War Fines Set at Seventeen Dollars
Justice of Peace D. C. Dingue declares minimum fine in Precinct No. 1 is 17 dollars under postwar law. The payment includes filing fees one dollar, five dollars attorney fees, three dollars sheriff fees, and a one dollar fine.
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Justice Court
D. C
West Texas Man Urged as Logical Governor Candidate
Senator Walter Woodward of Coleman was introduced as the next Governor of Texas at a San Angelo gathering. He received a large ovation from city and county officials as rumors of his candidacy spread in West Texas. Brownwood representatives attended and discussed legislative conditions for the region.
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Walter Woodward
Coleman
Texas
San Angelo
Woodward
Brownwood
P. C. Melnnis
H. V. Hennen
H. Burks
Brownwood News
Comyn School Repeats Victory in State Farm Shop Contest
Comyn High School won first place in the Farm Shop Contest at John Tarleton College on April 6 with 828 students from various Texas high schools. Sam Cowan was high point man for the Comyn team coached by Supt. W R Heizer. Comyn also placed third in the Dairy contest and fourth in grain judging.
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Comyn High School
John Tarleton College
Sth
Sam Cowan
Supt. W. R Heizer
Comyn
Radio Electric In New Location
The Radioelectric Shop will move into the Story Building on the North side of the square. Messrs J D Jackson and Loren Vaughan plan enlarging show rooms and adding work storage for increased stock of radios electrical supplies and electric refrigeration machines.
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Messrs
J. D. Jackson
Loren Vaughan
Vaughan
Jackson
Man Says Razor Taken After Self-Inflicted Cut in Anson Jail
Fritts claims his razor was confiscated following a self inflicted cut at Anson jail and states he cannot shave with a safer razor. His wife and baby, born March 4, reside in Anson.
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Fritts
Anson
Star Telegram
Brownwood Church Pledges Funds for Mission to China
The First Baptist Church of Brownwood pledged 2661 dollars Sunday to send Wilson Fielder back to China as a missionary and will continue collecting pledges. Fielder, who spoke at both services, told of his fourteen years in China and possible departure in September or October. He was recently in Comanche en route home.
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First Baptist Church of
Brownwood
Wilson Fielder
China
Fielder
First Baptist Church
Brownwood Bulletin
Wielder
Comanche
Vote Set on Consolidation for Fleming and Swan Hill
An election was ordered by Judge W. T. House for April 30 at Fleming and Swan Hill School houses to determine if the two schools shall be consolidated.
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W. T. House
Fleming
Swan Hill
Three to Stand Trial at Waco for Burglary and Robbery
Three prisoners from Comanche jail face trial in Waco next Monday for attempted burglary of Gustine Mercantile Co and a Bruceville McLennan County robbery. They include Monroe Routen Dollie Peloquin and Willie Mae Smith. Bill Gunter remains jailed in Austin. They also face auto theft charges in Austin before returning to Comanche.
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Comanche
Gustine Mercantile Co
Waco
Monroe Routen
Dollie Peloquin
Willie Mae Smith
Bill Gunter
Austin
Bruceville
McClennan
J. T. Gilbreath
Chief Advertising Promises Quick Watch Returns
An ad notes that placing ads in Chief Advertising yields results. A wristwatch advertised two weeks ago has not been claimed by the owner, and the notice urges readers to expect and receive results from their ads.
DeHart Wins Two Prizes on Cotton Belt Lines
C E DeHart of Comanche recently received a $50 prize as best section foreman on the Cotton Belt Lines in the United States and a $100 prize for the best kept section on this system in Texas. Photo by Arthome Studio Courtesy Star Telegram.
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C. E. DeHart
Comanche
United States
Texas
Arthome
Star Telegram
Hamilton Plans Road Bond Program
About sixty delegates chosen at a Hamilton mass meeting gathered at the county courthouse to craft a road improvement plan and county bond proposal. A seven member committee from across the county will draft the petition for the Commissioners Court, with a report due April 18 in Hamilton. A Bentley chaired the meeting with Maxwell as secretary.
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Hamilton
Commissioners Court
Dbd
A. Bently
Chaiman
N. Cc. Maxwell
Dallas News
Char Hicks Ryne m Booked On Driving While Intoxicated Charge
A man identified as Hicks Ryne m was jailed after a charge of driving a car while intoxicated. He failed to post a $1000 bond by noon Thursday, as reported by the officers.
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Hicks Ryne m
Lightning Strikes DeWitt Barn Near Comanche
Lightning struck the big barn of J. H. DeWitt two miles south of Comanche causing only minor damage with shingles ripped from the roof. Mrs. DeWitt found the damage late in the afternoon while collecting eggs for the day. DeWitt expressed relief that hay did not ignite, noting sheep were in the barn for shearing.
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J. H. DeWitt
Comanche
City to Begin Extension of Lighting System
Mayor J. R. Eanes says work will start next week on extending the city lighting system. Engineering will be completed by then and construction ready. The new system will nearly double street lights and candle power across the city.
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J. R. Eanes
Methodists Use Central Christian Church for Evening Services
Central Christian Church opens its building for Methodist evening services during construction of the new Methodist Church. Rev. R. J. 4a Prade states Sunday morning services will continue in the Methodists tabernacles, while evening services move to the Christian Church.
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Central Christian Church
New Methodist Church
R. J. 4A Prade
Tabernacles
The
Christian Church
Stock and Poultry Show At Carlton Hosts Parade Winners
Wilson and Midway, two Hamilton County schools, compete with rural schools for a £100 prize at the 46th Annual Stock and Poultry Show in Carlton. Other awards include 125 and a Jersey bull, 725 in mule and horse, 25 in hog, and 25 in textile and canning divisions. A carnival and rodeo accompany the two day event.
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Wilson
Midway
Comanche County
Hamilton County
Carlton
Tornado damages Clarksville. insurance varies among residents
A week of tornado damage hits Clarksville with residents split on insurance. Some Comanche citizens hold tornado coverage while others lack it. The ad urges securing protection with J. R. Eanes and Co. to avoid weather risks.
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Clarksville
Comanche
J. R. Eanes and Co
Comanche Get Latest Steam Laundry Plant
Work to install machinery for Comanche's new Steam Laundry began with C A Laudermilk of Lampasas overseeing the project. The Davenport Building will house the plant with three washing machines ironing and pressing equipment and a modern drying room. Installation starts Monday with operation hoped by May First barring delays.
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Comanche
C. A. Laudermilk
Lampasas
Laudermilk
Davenport
Udermil
New Stop Signs Around Square
Work to install stop signs on all streets entering the square finished Wednesday. The signs warn of the ordinance requiring all vehicles to stop. Marshal W A Pate says the ordinance is effective now and urges strict observance to improve traffic safety.
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W .A. Pate
Tells Of Incidents In The Building Of Old Church
The article recalls early Comanche church history from W. J. Nabers who helped erect the first Methodist Church in 1856 9. It notes jubilee services for the 450th anniversary and describes the original 24 by 40 foot wood structure, early donors Marian Cross and Jim R Barcreft, and the move of Cora members to the new church as Rev Tom Ferguson and Father Trimble influenced local religious life.
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Methodist Church
W. J. Nabers
Comanche
Nabers
Aaron Little
Marian Cross
Jim R Barcreft
Tom Ferguson
James B. Ferguson
Cora
Joel
Father Trimble
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J. H. Harrison
Gustine
Helder
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Carlton Stock
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