John Bryson Killed in Concho County
News reached Comanche about two o clock Saturday morning that John Bryson was killed the previous night at his son Charley Bryson’s home on the Bryson ranch in Concho County. He was shot three times in the head and mystery surrounds the crime as no clue was left by the killer. Bryson, born in 1853 in North Carolina, came to Texas in 1873 and built a life of hard work, leaving a lasting mark on the county and his family of nine children. His funeral was held Monday afternoon with large attendance and sympathy statewide.
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Comanche
John Bryson
Charley
Bryson
Concho e@finty
Pierce Burns
Mr. Bryson
Will Martin
Will Stewart
Burns
John H. Bryson
North Carolina
Texas
Henry Martin
Ellen Elizabeth Martin
Land and cattle holdings form vast estate
The extensive estate included over a million in value with large tracts of land in this and Concho counties, plus cattle and shares in oil mills, gins, and banks.
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This
Concho Counties
Card of Thanks from W. Odom and Wife
Neighbors and friends are thanked for their prompt response and kind efforts in attempting to save our home. W. Odom and wife express heartfelt gratitude.
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Odom and Wife
Liquid Granite for floors
W W Kilpatrick and Son advertise liquid granite as a flooring solution highlighting durable, attractive surfaces for households and commercial spaces. The notice emphasizes easy application and lasting finish.
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W W. Kilpatrick & Son
Gustine Plans Ambitious Farmers Fair Event
Gustine announces a farmers fair on Wednesday April 21 featuring numerous prizes across farm life and extensive entertainments. The town promotes progress and benefits for residents with attractions for all ages and a plug for Dress Goods and a Golden Oak Library Table promotion at Higginbotham's via Comanche Mercantile Co.
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Gustine
Higginbotham’s
Fire department appreciation note to rescue team
A handwritten message to the fire team expresses thanks for saving a home. The note, signed by W. C. Odom, acknowledges the team’s earnest efforts and includes a $10 check as gratitude.
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W. C. Odom
Kilpatrick Harness House Ad Mentions Services
Wartime style classifieds note from W W Kilpatrick & Son inviting readers to contact them for harness and leather goods. They position themselves as headquarters for harness products and leather work. The message emphasizes paying after money arrives and offers various harness and saddle services.
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Public thanks to hosts of sympathy in bereavement
Mrs. J. J. Bryson and children express gratitude to friends who extended sympathy and aid during bereavement. They pray no one endures such pain and anguish and wish Heaven’s blessings on all. An advertisement promotes a rubber-tired collapsible Go-Cart with water-proof top for $3.50.
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J. J. Bryson
Higginbotham’s
Frisco Runs Special Comanche Car From Dallas
The Frisco Agent Mr. Jessup reports a special car will be loaded in Dallas and sent directly to Comanche in two days. It will deliver freight in smaller quantities with reduced delays, aiding local merchants.
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Frisco
Jessup
Dallas
Comanche
Marketing Association Ships Hog Shipment to St Louis
The Marketing Association sent four cars of hogs to St Louis by a Frisco direct train from Brady to avoid transit shrinkage. St Louis markets pay better than Fort Worth and do not discriminate against peanut hogs. Hog raisers will monitor outcomes for potential continued shipments to St Louis.
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Marketing Association
St.Louis
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Frisco Road
Brady
Association
Hog Raisers Urged to Harden Hogs for Better Prices
Farmers in Comanche County urged by Dan T. Gray’s Alabama experiment station findings to finish hogs on grain feeds to overcome perceived packer discrimination against soft meat. Professor Henry cites 30 to 35 days to finish hogs after peanut diets.
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Prof
Henry
Dan T. Gray
Alabama Experiment Station
Packers Wrongly Discriminate Against Peanut and Soy Hog Feed
Dan T. Gray discusses how hogs fattened on peanut and soybean pastures produce soft lard with low melting points, leading to lower prices. Finishing on corn or corn with cotton seed meal raises melting points back toward a firm corn standard, suggesting no valid basis for sharp penalties on peanut or soybean fed hogs.
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Alabama Experiment Station
Commissioners Court Apr 1915 Session Actions
The Commissioners Court met April 12 1915 with Judge McMillan and four commissioners presiding. They ordered F J Baird and wife paid 15 dollars monthly from pauper allowances, the treasurer to pay all interest on Court House and Jail Bonds, and Charley Nelms to receive 20 dollars monthly for caring for Mr Keil a consumptive at the County farm until further orders.
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J. Hf. McMillan
W. T. Dobbs
W. J. Patton
W. J. Wyatt
Ed Lightfoot
Mary L. Smith
Jack Cunningham
Court House
Charley Nelms
Mr. Keil
Peanut dogs feed trial cited with cotton seed meal
The writer shares experience using cotton seed meal and meat meals in feeds. They report satisfactory results and note meat meal is as effective as cotton seed meal with no overfeeding risk. They suggest using meat in ear lots for next fall and reference prize hogs finished on grain and meat meal at Fort Worth and Chicago.
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Fort Worth
Chicago
The New Spring Shoes Available at Roberson Sisters
Local shoppers can find The New Spring Shoes at Roberson Sisters store offering seasonal footwear. Limited stock noted as available in the town shop.
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Roberson Sisters
New Patterns Arrive for Terick and Home Journal
New patterns arrive for Terick and Home Journal offering updated sewing options. Designers preview practical styles ready for the upcoming season.
Tools for grain binder repairs by Kilpatrick & Son
Wrenches punches cold chisels and other small tools offered for sale by W. W. Kilpatrick & Son. The ad promotes a selection of repair implements used around a grain binder and encourages customers to purchase from the firm.
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Thanking Friends After Death of Darling Son Mance
The message from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sliger and children thanks friends for kindness after the death of their son Mance. Also notices offer farm equipment ads, seed sales, fishing tackle, and a report of a head-on collision injuring Boys Sterling Holloway and Harold Kilpatrick during a Thursday baseball game. Kilpatrick suffered a deep cut to the head and Holloway injuries include facial bruising.
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Mance
Tom Sliger
Sterling Holloway
Harold Kilpatrick
Young Kilpatrick
Mrs Willis Dies After Short Visit From Priddy
Mrs P T Willis who arrived two weeks ago from Priddy died at her sister Mrs R A Slack’s home Wednesday night Her remains were taken to her home where funeral services will be held in Priddy Thursday afternoon.
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P. T. Willis
Priddy
R. A. Slack
Local youth league markets gear and equipment sale
The notice invites families to a sporting goods sale featuring balls gloves and bats at affordable prices. Promotes value and availability for boys and families interested in baseball equipment.
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The
Comanche Mercantile Co
Paints Varnishes Stains and Enamels Shipment
Local notice announces a large shipment of paints varnishes stains and enamels received by W. The announcement highlights new stock and invites interest from readers.
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Chief Expon Special Offer Promoted in Local Paper
A brief notice urges readers to subscribe to The Chief Expon for a special offer. The call emphasizes a limited-time subscription deal and highlights a periodical promotion featured in the paper.
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Concho County
J. R. Kanes & Co
Comanche County
South
West Raleigh, N
Commissioners’ Court
F. J. Baird
W. A. Mercer
Mercer
Mr. Mercer
Butterick and Home Journal
Mebane Triumph
E. EK. Anthony
First State Bank
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