Prominent Texas Civic Leader Sidney J. Thomas Dies at 44
An Austin tribute by C. R. Inglish honors Sidney J. Thomas, longtime superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Institute, who died after a gallant battle with appendicitis. Thomas, aged forty four, left a lasting legacy of service to the students, wife, and two boys, and his passing brings sorrow to Comanche and Austin alike.
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Comanche
Austin
Texas
C. R. Inglish
Sidney J. Thomas
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Grim Reaper
Thomas
Earth
God
Sid Thomas
Colquitt
Sidney Thomas
Resolutions of Respect for Sidney J. Thomas at Deaf School
The teachers of the school for the deaf in Austin Texas adopt resolutions honoring Sidney J. Thomas, their late superintendent. They praise his faithful leadership and guardianship, express sincere sympathy to his wife and family, and direct copies to the family and several Texas publications. A committee including Geo Begg, Geo Brooks, Anna Page Goggin, Louise Richardson, Charlie Thrasher, and Ollie Trippe signs.
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School For the Deaf
Austin
Texas
S. J. Thomas
Sidney J. Thomas
Austin Statesman
Comanche Chief
American Annals
Lone Star
Geo. Begg
Geo. Brooks
Anna Page Goggin
Louise Richardson
Charlie Thrasher
Ollie Trippe
Smart Price on High Patent Flour at 2.20
The Martin Company advertises high patent flour at 2.20 per sack with a guarantee. It promises value and quality to attract shoppers.
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Martin Company
Mothers Day Observed Across City Churches
Last Sunday was Mothers Day and was observed in most city churches. The Christian church presented a program including songs, readings and other suitable contributions for the occasion.
Highest market price for all country produce
Martin Co presents buggy umbrellas at W. W. Kilpatrick and Son showing the latest market price for all country produce and related goods.
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Martin Co
Extra buggy shafts at W. W. Kilpatrick and Son
A supplier reports faulty buggy shafts from W. W. Kilpatrick and Son, prompting inspections and possible repairs for customers who purchased carriages. The note highlights product quality concerns and supplier response.
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Dressed Chickens for Sale by Methodist Ladies
Burks-Simmons Company hosts a sale of dressed chickens by Methodist ladies on Saturday May 24 1913. Proceeds support church missions and community relief efforts. Local bidders and families are invited to attend and purchase fresh poultry.
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Burks-Simmons ‘Company
Burks-Simmons Company
Ice Cream Sale at Reeses Drug Store
The ladies of the Methodist church will serve ice cream at Reeses drug store on Friday May 16 1913 in the afternoon and evening.
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Ladies of the Methodist Church
Reeses’ Drug Store
Boys and Girls Tomato and Corn Clubs Promote Local Youth Work
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce praises the Boys Corn Clubs and Girls Tomato Clubs in Comanche County. County Agent J R Palmer and assistant Mrs Larry Kittles lead the program, offering $2 50 prizes for the best articles on club work to be published in the Chief Exponent.
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Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Comanche County
J. R. Palmer
Larry Kittles
Palmer
Kittles
Boys’ Corn Club
Hamiltons 50th Annual May Picnic and Spring Carnival
Hamilton prepares a two day event May 22 and 23 marking the 50th annual May Picnic and spring carnival. Once a wool growers gathering this festival now features parades pageants fireworks trades displays merry go rounds aerial acts and other attractions with low railroad rates for attendees.
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Hamilton
Meeting of Clubs In Comanche County Educational Event
The spring meeting of the Boys Corn clubs and Girls Tomato clubs in Comanche county will be at the Majestic Theatre starting 10 30 Friday morning May 16. M T Payne and J L Quicksall from the U S Department of Agriculture will speak and free moving pictures will be shown in the afternoon. Prizes will be awarded for best papers on corn and tomato cultivation. Citizens and ladies are invited to attend.
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Comanche County
Majestic Theatre
M. T. Payne
J. L. Quicksall
United States Department of Agriculture
Comanche
Hensler Yama Ships For Sale In Comanche Texas
After May 20 1913 the Hensler Yama ships will be sold for 1.50 dollars per 1000 units by A A Hensler Box 65 Comanche Texas. The notice lists sale terms and contact details for interested buyers.
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A. A. Hensler
Comanche
Texas
Apiary Pro Table in Comanche Beekeeping Note
Texas leads in bee friendly climate and blossoms with Comanche county housing 30 colonies valued at $4,491 producing 2,283 pounds of honey and wax yearly. State totals show 238,108 colonies producing 3,151,500 pounds valued at $322,795 annually. Martin Co.
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Texas
Comanche County
Martin Co
Milow Wright Dies After Weeklong Illness At 34
Milow Wright died last Sunday after a weeklong illness at his sister's home in this city. He was the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. D. Wright, early settlers of the county, age 34. His funeral was held Sunday at Oakwood cemetery at 4 p.m. The Chief Exponent extends condolences to the family.
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Milow Wright
Joe Tannehill
4. D. Wright
Oakwood
Dr A L Jones to Visit Comanche for Glasses
Dr A L Jones long time physician and optician formerly of Jones Opuilarium Temple now in Brownwood will visit Comanche about every 60 days. He will examine eyes and fit glasses at the Stovall Hotel on Monday and Tuesday May 26th and 27th.
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A. L. Jones
Jones’ Opuilarium
Temple
Brownwood
Comanche
Stovall Hotel
Millinery Sale Promises Deep Discounts
The ad offers a 331-3 percent discount on all millinery. Though stock is broken in places, shoppers can still find good pieces among the assortment.
Martin Co Offers Low Cut Shoes for All Ages
A single counter displays men’s ladies misses and children’s low cut shoes at attractive prices. The Martin Co promotes a deal designed to make shoppers look their best.
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Martin Co
Gaye's corn cure offered at Carrolls drug store
A teaser notes Dr Gaye's corn cure claims to heal the worst corns with guarantee and is advertised at Carrolls drug store.
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Dr. Gaye
Carrolls Drug Store
Thomas Crown mower offers new speed settings
Martin Co reports a change of speed for the Thomas Crown mower. See this mower before you buy for updated performance details and potential suitability for your lawn work.
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Martin Co
Chamber of Commerce May Excursion Heads to Beattie
The second spring trade trip by the Comanche County Chamber of Commerce will meet at Beattie on May 21. Attendees will enjoy a basket picnic with speeches on creameries good roads and silos by Prof Holloway W H Beck and another speaker. Music by the Comanche band and refreshments will be provided. Ladies are invited, and participants should depart the Square at seven to ensure timely arrival.
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Chamber of Commerce
Beattie
Downing
School Board Elects Officers and Sets Teacher Election
The school board met May 11 and chose D Chas Clarke as president and J R Kanes as vice president. Geo Li Sullivan was elected secretary, R F Holloway was re elected superintendent, and May 20 was set for the teachers election.
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D Chas, Clarke
J. R. Kanes
Geo. Li. Sullivan
R. F. Holloway
Suez School Ends After Record Enrolment Under McCollum Riorden
The Suez school closed last week after a five and a half month term under Prof. J. A. McCollum and Mrs. Riorden. Enrollment during the term was the largest in the school’s history.
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Suez
J. A. McCollum
Riorden
Sipe Springs trustees re-elected in district election
In the Sipe Springs Independent School District election the trustees T. H. Jackson A. G. Allgood G. L. Morris and J. P. Smith were all returned to office. A heavy vote reflected strong school spirit among town citizens.
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Sipe Springs Independent
T. H. Jackson
A. G. Allgood
G. L. Morris
J. P. Smith
Rural schools to form consolidated high school
One night last week a large number of patrons of the Farmers Chapel and Siloam schools met and by practically unanimous vote determined to consolidate these two schools and form a rural high school. A new building is to be erected at some point yet to be determined, and provisions made to properly finance same.
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Farmers’ Chapel
Gustine Schools to Close After Successful Term
Gustine public schools under superintendent Mrs A Cathey will close this week with exercises tonight and tomorrow night. The term has been successful and patrons are pleased with the progress.
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Gustine Public Schools
Brownwood elects trustees and alderman in May vote
On Saturday May 3 Brownwood voters chose W. G. Boler as city alderman to fill a vacancy caused by Zack Dickey’s resignation. Blanket Independent School District elected Wilmot T. Smith, Young Ayers, F. H. Smith, and W. G. Bowden as trustees for a two year term.
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Brownwood
Zack Dickey
W. G. Boler
Wilmot T. Smith
Young Ayers
F. H. Smith
W. G. Bowden
Proctor School Trustees Elected in District Election
In the Proctor Independent school district trustees election the following were elected John Pinson T J Walker and J W Greer. The holdovers are A L Reid Sam Barber Jesse Purvis and J T Washington.
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Proctor Independent
John Pinson
T. J. Walker
J. W. Greer
A. L. Reid
Sam Barber
Jesse Purvis
J. T. Washington
Senator Vardeman seeks repeal of Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments
Mississippi Senator James K. Vardeman proposes a senate resolution to repeal the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, claiming they were never legally ratified and urging action to restrain what he calls criminal tendencies among Black people. He argues crime statistics justify repeal and urges public education on the issue. He also advocates racial exclusion by race and color if possible.
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James K. Vardeman
Mississippi
United States
Senate
Vardeman
Ito
Vardaman
Pennsylvania
Washington
Congress
Downing ISD Elects New Trustees and Holdovers
The Downing Independent school district elected trustees G. H. Loudermilk John McGuire and J. H. Hornsby. Holdovers include H. Bragg B. F. Scott B. F. Stephens and Chas Hulses.
Sugar Car Model Offers Low Price Promotion
Martin Co promotes a quick sale of a straight car made from pure cane sugar at a very low price urging customers to see them before buying.
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Martin Co
Dr Sledge’s Painless Eye Water Sold at Carroll’s Drug Store
A newspaper ad proclaims Dr Sledge’s Painless Eye Water at Uncle Bill Carroll’s Drug Store the best in the world for sore eyes, sold under a strict guarantee.
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Dr. Sledge
Bill
Carroll
Dallas Fair Seeks Returned Canned Fruit Jars
Chamber of Commerce urges all exhibitors with canned fruit on display to call or mail for jars. Dallas Fair rules require exhibits to be grown in the current year and organizers want to clear jars on hand to make room for this year's crop.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Martin Co Sale on Ladies and Children's Ready to Wear
On all ladies misses and children's ready to wear goods at wholesale cost. Martin Co.
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Martin Co
Greatest values ever offered in Comanche Saturday
Special for Saturday May 17 greatest values offered in Comanche Bowls and pitchers priced at 25c See the window 5 and 10 cents variety store South Side square W. C. Odom, Prop.
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Comanche
South Side Square
W. C. Odom
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John Deere
Neely-Harris-Cunningham
Apiary Business
the Trades
Sipe Springs
Gustine
Proctor School Trustees
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