Obituary of Mrs. J H Williams 83 Native of County
Mrs J H Williams 83 native of Indian Creek County died at her daughter's home in Comanche. Funeral held at Indian Creek Methodist Church with multiple ministers and a large out of town turning of relatives. Surviving children include Felix Troy Charlie and Mrs C F Williams with 26 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She was born November 30 1860 and married J H Williams in 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williams
Indian Creek
C. F. Williams
Troy Marshall
Williams
Lucy Ann Tunnell
J. W
Tha Tunnell
Felix
Troy
Charlie
Comanche
J. W Black
Horton
Bob Williams
Myrtle Cozart
California
Alpha Bowman
Methodist Church
W. B. Copeland
Lubbock
A. J. White
Jess White
Avoca
FP. W. Taylor
O. A. Taylor
Betty Jo
W. Cc. Tunnel
Stamford
Garland Tunnell
Mattie Dean
Stephenville
Lillian Shook
Mary Joyce Parker
Hico
C. N. Shaw
Dee Love
Kenneth
Eldorado
Marshall Barcroft
Ruth Lester
Austine
Jordan Bruce
Loraine
Lucille Williams
Dallas
Bo Williams
San Angelo
Health Solon Advises Colon Poison Treatments and Steam Sessions
West Grand Health Solon claims 90 percent of chronic diseases stem from colon poisons and promotes washing colon with electric massage and steam bath to relieve arthritis asthma sinus infections rheumatism sciatica lumbago skin troubles constipation heart ailments. He invites calls to 429 for an appointment at the Health Salon.
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Solon
West Grand
W C House Clarifies Stand on Comanche School Salaries
W C House states that during six years on the Comanche School Board he supported teacher pay raises. He credits teachers and staff for maintaining a strong faculty during wartime and vows efforts to secure a salary change next year.
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W. C. House
Comanche
Heart Attack Fatal To John L. Wilson In Proctor
John L. Wilson, 68, a Comanche County native, died Monday afternoon in a field near Proctor after a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Proctor Baptist Church with Rev. R. L. Graham and Rev. Lathe Smallwood officiating. Interment followed at Proctor Cemetery. Survived by his widow Minnie Carter Wilson and four children: John Carter Wilson, Curtis Wilson, Coke Wilson, and Mrs. V. A. Dullye, plus a son in Fort Worth and other family relations noted.
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John L. Wilson
Comanche County
Proctor
Proctor Baptist Church
R. L. Graham
Lathe Smallwood
Lingleville
Proctor Cemetery
Bill Stark
Carl Barry
Walter Henson
Bill Sears
DeLois Harris
Charley Craig
Harve Rush
Wesley Cook
Stephenville
Hasse
Minnie Carter
John Carter Wilson
Fort Worth
Curtis Wilson
Coke Wilson
Dallas
V. A. Dullye
San Antonio
Card of Thanks for John L. Wilson
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the sudden death of husband and father John L. Wilson. Grateful for the help to prepare the grave from E. W. Bruner and others. signed by Mrs. John L. Wilson and children.
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John L. Wilson
E. W. Bruner
In Gratitude for Kindness to Mrs Williams
The family of Mrs J H Williams expresses thanks for the kindness shown during her illness and after her death. They appreciate the floral offerings and expressions of sympathy from friends and neighbors. Her children and grandchildren extend heartfelt thanks.
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J. H. Williams
Fitzgeralds Dictionary Humor From Stephenville Texas Found
A humorous look at local slang and quips from J. E. Fitzgerald of Stephenville Texas. The piece defines colorful terms such as FITZGERALDS DICTIONARY UGLY MAN and REGRET with wry commentary on politics and life.
Batton Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W F Batton observed their golden wedding anniversary at their home on March 29. The couple married in 1894 near Comanche. Their children Lyman Batton and Hazel McShane live in Texas and Dallas respectively. Grandchildren Kay and Mary Jean McShane attend with relatives and friends visiting, with refreshments served.
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Mrs. W. F. Batton
W. F. Batton
L. H. Batton
A. P. McShane
First Methodist Church Invites Worship and Attendance
The First Methodist Church urges participation in a new attendance plan next Sunday. It emphasizes religious freedom and a mass return to the church as a path to lasting peace, noting only about a quarter of church members exercise freedom to worship. Services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and sermons at 11:00 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. with topics on meeting indignities and salvation.
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America
First Methodist Church
R. B. Hooper
Weathersby Family Visits Relatives Across California
Mr and Mrs J B Weathersby of Cucamonga accompanied by sister Mrs Alice Campbell of Abilene visited his sister Mrs Dan Killian and aunt Mrs Harve Burnett this week in town.
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J. B. Weathersby
Cucamonga
California
Alice Campbell
Abilene
Dan Killian
Harve Burnett
Mrs. Sarah Kirby Claimed By Death
Mrs. Sarah Lowe Kirby, 76, died prior to April 10 and funeral services were held at Mercer Gap with Rev. E. N. Strother presiding. Born December 31, 1867 in Sevier County Tennessee, she married W. H. Kirby in 1891 and moved to Texas in 1898. Surviving are five children Charlie F. Kirby D Willis Kirby Mrs. Lora Hughill Mrs. Nora Williford and Mrs. Lillie Phifer 33 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Her husband died in 1905 and she lived with her daughter Nora Williford.
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Mercer Gap
Sarah Lowe Kirby
E. N. Strother
Kirby
Sevier County
Tennessee
W. H. Kirby
Texas
Charlie F. Kirby
D. Willis Kirby
Lora Hughill
Nora Williford
Lillie Phifer
O. D
Nora) Williford
Mrs Kirby Joined Churches Through Faithful Life
Mrs. Kirby united with the Missionary Baptist Church in 1879 and earlier belonged to South Leon Church in Newburg at her death. Her pastor recalled she was a true follower of her Lord, loving church attendance and Bible reading.
First Baptist Church Schedules Summer Time Change
Pastor E G Gregory Jr invites attendance at Sunday School 9 50 am Morning Worship 11 00 am Training Union 7 30 pm Evening Worship 8 45 pm Changes due to longer days. Join any church service next Sunday if you lack a church home.
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Church of
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Home of Good Eats
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Fort Worth Highway
Myrtle
Myrtile
Dailey Bros
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Fitzgerald's Dictionary
Joe Fitzgerald
Clarence Darrow
Ray
J. E. Fitzgerald
Stephenville, Texas
Mrs. Batton
Addie Lane
Jasper County
Georgia
Cobb County
Bosque County
McLennan County
Hardy Batton
Elsie Witten
Salinas
Jewell Walton
Corpus Christi
Albert Lane
Norton
Truman Lane
E. W. Roberts
Brownwood
W. B. Lane
Hoffman’s Dept- Store
Sol Hoffman
E. E. Blackwood
Comanche National Bank
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Butler’s
Make Butler’s
Butler’s Produce
Sarah Kirby
First Baptist Church
E. G. Gregory, Jr
Hoffman’s
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