Court House Marriage Licenses Listed In Local Notices
Court house records show licenses issued to P Dungan and Miss Pear ey Ward, Cora Hodges and Annie Atman, Ed Nowland and Oda Gill, Henry Frazier and Ida Boleman, and Henry Northcutt and Lucey Orrson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Dungan
Pear Rhey Ward
Corard Hodges
Annie Atman
Ed Nowland
Oda Gill
Henry Frazier
Ida Boleman
Henry Northcutt
Luceyrson
Births Reported in De Leon and Surrounding Areas
A series of birth notices lists new arrivals from families including Ackney Lally Lamkin Holland Parham Reynolds Bishop Coan Botts Lewis Dan dley Wade Carroll Pendergrass Taber Estell and Key in De Leon Gustine Hazeldell and Hazeldell regions with multiple boys and girls born to numerous parents.
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W.pittman
DeLeon
Wade Carroll
De-Leon
R. Pendergrass
W. Taber
Gustine
C. W. Estell
Jeff Key
Real Estate Transfers Here Recorded
Geo Kidd and W A Bell to S B Haddon entry north half of section 21 with H T B R R Co for 1600 dollars. T W Heard and wife to W I Stephens eighty acres Wm Nance survey for 1360 dollars. W R Miller and wife to W I Stephens thirty four and one third acres E H Winfield and 4 66 acres A E Hodge survey for 2000 dollars. W T McPherson and wife to J Martin block 77 original Comanche for 2900 dollars. W T McPherson and wife to J C Martin ninety three acres J H Bentley for 3500 dollars. A Riddle and wife to J Richardson eighty one and a half acres section 58 H T C R R Co for 1200 dollars. E D Nichols to W M Gibbs forty three acres Wm McClellan survey for 800 dollars. G B Hutchins to W L Coffman eighty acres section 49 H T C R R Co for 2600 dollars.
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Geo. Kidd
W. A. Bell
S. B. Haddon
H. T
T. W. Heard
W. I. Stephens
Nance
W. R. Miller
E. H. Winfield
A. E. Hodge
W. T. McPherson
Martin
Comanche
J. C
J. H. Bentley
A. Riddle
J. 38. Richardson
D. Nichols
W. M. Gibbs
McClellan Survey
G. B. Hutchins
W. L. Coffman
Delegates from Comanche at Fort Worth State Convention
Certified delegates from Comanche county attended the State Convention of Constructive Democrats in Fort Worth on Tuesday. H Burks A L McDaniel W H Owen FE H Mason W D Sumner Homer Randolph Windlow Jay A J Cunningham G A Cunningham Dr P H Chilton J D Bonner Jac P Hoff Geo Masters W J Rollins Bob Wilson D C Hurst J W Porter R C Foster J H Bryson Dr A E Acton A J Huggins C C McKinzie 8S M Bowling Geo Ham J T Waller T J Fitzgerald E A Mason of this city was elected Secretary of the Ferguson caucus and Dr P H Chilton joined the resolutions committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Democrats
Fort Worth
H. Burks
A. L. McDaniel
W. H. Owen
FE. H. Mason
W. D. Sumner
Homer Randolph
Windlow Jay
A. J. Cunningham
G. A. Cunningham
P. H. Chilton
J. D. Bonner
Jac. P. Hoff
Geo. Masters
W. J. Rollins
Bob Wilson
D. C. Hurst
J. W. Porter
R. C. Foster
J. H. Bryson
A. E. Acton
A. J. Huggins
C. C. McKinzie
M. Bowling
Geo. Ham
J. T. Waller
T. J. Fitzgerald
E. A1. Mason
Ferguson
Resolutions Committee
Change in Postmasters in Comanche District
The new Democratic postmaster Jeff Reese received his commission last Friday and will assume charge May 1. In Comanche the Republican tenure ends for now, with outgoing postmaster Geo L Sullivan praised for universal satisfaction and considered a solid choice aside from politics.
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Jeff Reese
Comanche
Geo. L. Sullivan
Grave Yard Working at Downing Second Saturday in May
The annual graveyard working will be held at Downing on the second Saturday in May inviting all with loved ones buried there or interested to attend and bring dinner.
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Downing
Regular Court Actions Include Pauper Aid and School Election
The Commissioner's Court met in regular session in this city. Pauper T. D. Cook placed on pauper list at $5 monthly. W. A. Clark appointed Justice of the Peace in Precinct 6. Road land payments: Will Green $50, Adam Sliger $5. A March 16 petition led to April 18 election in Common School District No. 13 with D. F. Robertson presiding. School District No. 8 bonds of $1500 approved unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner’s Court
T. D. Cook
Justice of the Peace
W. A. Clark
A. J. Allgood
Will Green
Comanche and
Dublin Road
Walnut Creek
Proctor
Adam Sliger
Gentry
Burnt Hollow
D. F. Robertson
District Court to Convene Next Monday for Two Week Term
District Court will convene in this city next Monday. The docket is long and will extend four weeks or more. The list includes grand jurors and petit jurors for the second week with numerous names from Comanche De Leon Dublin Sidney Gorman and Energy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Palmer
Mer
Comanche
W. D. Starkie
Hasse
W. S. Beene
R. W. Gray
Proctor
Henry Beattie
Downing
J. F. Banner
Gustine
E. Cantrell
Lamkin
J. D. Nichols
D. P. Lloyd
de Leon
J. A. Staley
Sidney
J. O. Jones
T. W. Robertson
W. J. Lewis
J. Cunningham
H. L. Donaldson
Duster
Sol Moore
Energy
Petit Jurors
J. W. King
Sipe Springs
A. L. Mills
Henry Durhan
T. P. Miller
DeLeon
J. A. Thompson
Gorman
D. W. Bingham
T. E. Hood
J. A. Osborne
Henry Baines
W. B. Durham
Dublin
L. M. Truitt
C. H. Wagnon
Dingler
W. E. Thomas
W. E. Bingham
Carlton
S. E. Morrow
R. E. L. Allen
New Electric Piano Brightens Skating Rink Venture
Messrs Gage and Cardwell proprietors of the skating rink have installed a Wurlitzer electric band at a cost of 800. They are enterprising and report a thriving business open afternoons and nights until 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage & Cardwell
Wurlitzer
Boy Accidentally Shoots Self In Hunting Accident
Carl Tate an 18 year old youth accidentally shot his left foot while hunting with two friends in the Bob Moore pasture south of town. The hammerless number 12 shotgun discharged while breaching and the shot tore flesh but did not break bones. He received medical attention at a drug store then returned home and is expected to recover in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tate
J. F. Tate
Jack Moore
Cody Thomas
Bob Moore
Homer Bower Elected Auditor for Katy Lines in Texas
Homer Bower a former Comanche resident and local telegraph operator has been elected auditor for the Katy lines in Texas at a meeting of the M. E. & T. Railway Company board of directors. His rise from messenger boy at the local depot to a senior railway post is celebrated as proof of perseverance and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. & T. Railway Company of Texas
Homer Bower
Katy
Texas
Frisco
Oil Lease Signed by J Willis Johnson Near San Angelo
Local figure J Willis Johnson and a large rancher near San Angelo have signed an oil lease to the Door Key ranch holder for a major oil company. A bond guarantees drilling within six months and the San Angelo area shows promising oil indications as leases proliferate among oil men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Willis Johnson
San Angelo
Door Key Ranch
Miss Crow Wins Maple Singer Sewing Machine
Miss Ethel Crow daughter of J P Crow won the Maple Singer Sewing Machine in a Majestic Theatre contest. The event ended last Saturday night after weeks of running. Crow led with about 27000 coupons, more than five thousand ahead of her nearest challenger.
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Ethel Crow
J. P. Crow
Majestic Theatre
Crow
Comanche Indians to Host D and D Institute Baseball
Comanche Indians will host a two game series against a D and D Institute team at the High School field on April 20 and 21. Admission is 35 cents to cover transport costs for the visiting deaf and dumb players. Buck Granger serves as official score keeper for the event.
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Comanche Indians
D. and D.institute
D. and
D. Institute
Buck Granger
Popular Salesman Remembered After St Louis Fire
Norman Hancock a Texas traveling salesman died in the Missouri Athletic Club fire in St Louis. The Martin Company received eighty eight letters and telegrams of sympathy from his Curlee Clothing Co associates showing the high regard for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri Athletic Club
Norman Hancock
Texas
Martin Co
Hancock
Curlee Clothing Co
Bad Accident Narrowly Averted
Dr. Chas. Ory was driven off a bluff six to eight feet high near Indian Creek bridge. J. D. Cotten lost control as the auto plunged into the ditch. Dr. Ory escaped injury by jumping. Cotten was thrown clear and uninjured. Car was badly damaged.
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Chas. Ory
Indian Creek
J. D. Cotten
Dr. Ory
Mr. Cotten
Rainy Sunday Drops Near Inch Across Region
Another good rain visited the area on Sunday with showers continuing for several hours at intervals. Total precipitation measured a little under one inch and reports from surrounding towns say rain fell across the entire section.
Cattle Deal Shows Grass Steers Sold for 11000
Billie Stewart sold and delivered grass steers to Boog Scott of Coleman last week for a total consideration of 11000 dollars.
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Billie Stewart
Boog Scott
Coleman
Consideration
Eastern Star Meeting to Be Held in Comanche
The Central Texas School of Instruction Order of Eastern Star will convene in Comanche on Thursday April 24 with a full program in Brownwood February 20 1914. Grand Matorn and officers expected plus 100 delegates from across Texas with driving tours and a city hospitality program planned.
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Central Texas School of Instruction
Order of Eastern Star
Comanche
Dona Save
Irene Smith
Comaneh
Eastern Star
Grand Matron of
Texas
Texas Bank Census Details National and State Institutions
Commissioner of banking data show 1 605 banks and trust companies in Texas including 531 national 898 state and 175 private. Total capital 95 million and surplus plus deposits 50 million. Texas banks reportedly borrow about 100 million annually from New York to move the state's crops.
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Commissioner of Banking
Texas
New York
Miss Maud Vernon Weds David Robson in Kansas City
Wedding notice from Comanche announces Miss Maud Vernon daughter of Sam Vernon and editor of the Chief married to Mr. David Graham Robson on Wednesday April 8 at the mother’s home in Kansas City. They will reside at 233 Harrison Street Kansas City.
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Comanche
Maud Vernon
Sam Vernon
Kansas City
David Graham Robson
Robson
Harrison St
Frisco's Rail Line Expansion Mentioned in Almanac
The Dallas Evening Journal notes that twenty five years ago the Frisco or Rio Grande planned to extend its line from Granbury southwest into the cattle country, marking a milestone in regional rail expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Evening Journal
Frisco
Rio Grande
Granbury
Child Dies After Ingesting Codine Tablets
A young girl from Blanket, Grover Dabney’s family, found several codine tablets while playing at home. She was found in dangerous condition and died early Wednesday morning after sustaining the poisoning.
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Grover Dabney
Good Roads Committee Meets Here Monday
The Comanche County Good Roads Association Executive Committee met in this city Monday morning at the Chamber of Commerce. J. K. Cox was elected a member of the Executive Committee, with plans to add representatives from DeLeon Gustine and Sipe Springs. A second Monday meeting time was set for 10 a.m. with next gathering in DeLeon. A proposal to hire mules and outfit a road crew was presented to County Commissioners, who rejected it. Attending members included R.K. Lane, J.F. Beatty, W. Lanford, M.B. White, J.P. Hoff, Hilton Burks, and Tom Bell. A.L. McDaniel and D.S. Jennings were absent.
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Burks
Comanche County Good Roads Association
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur House
J. K. Cox
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
DeLeon
Gustine and
Sipe Springs
RK. L. Lane
Comanche
J. F. Beatty
W. ©. Lanford
Blanket
M. B. White
Lamkin
John P. Hoff
Hilton Burks
Tom Bell
A. L. McDaniel
Gap
Countywide road plan aims for permanent improvements
A county committee argues the move to secure permanent roads benefits the entire county not just Comanche. The goal is to obtain four crews, one per precinct, to maintain and build lasting roads rather than spend about 20 000 annually on patchwork, and to crystallize public sentiment in favor of immediate execution.
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Comanche
Uncle Clabe Fritts among Comanche county pioneers
C. 8. Fritts, known as Uncle Clabe, a Comanche county pioneer, was in town Tuesday. He fathered twelve children and has a large extended family including twenty-six grandchildren, 127 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren. He is celebrated as a long-time civic leader and staunch Rooseveltian anti race death by own action advocate.
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Fritts
Uncle Clabe
Comanche County
Clabe
Claire
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the Court House
Stork
Commissioner's Court
James E. Ferguson
Temple
Miss Crow
Otate
Brownwood
Good Roads Committee
Mar ml
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