Bazaar Benefit for Free Public Library Planned by Study Club
The Study Club and other city clubs plan a May tenth bazaar at the High School auditorium to raise funds for the Free Public Library. Four display paths will feature the Study Club the Kennington Club the High School and a Candy Booth. Homemade candy presents and various home articles will be sold with ten cent admission. A short program will close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames T. J. Williams
Geo, Cunningham
Reese
Harris
Messrs
William Reese
Chas. Ory
R. F. Holloway
Jno. Hoff
E. W. Harris
C. A. Knutson
Jno
Jay
Estelle Reese
L. B. Thomas
United States
John Jay
Niagara Falls
Mammouth Cave
Estelle Leese
Stephenville
R. H. Moore
Jess Hughes
Jno. Waring
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Comanche Study Club
Comanche
Markham
America
Bayview
J. S. Abbott
Abbott
Majestic Theatre
Dr. Abbot
Gustine
Lamkin
Oscar Callaway
Washington, D. C
J. T. Hughes
Wiliam Resse
Card of Thanks for Durward Cotton’s Death
Mr and Mrs J D Cotton and Mr and Mrs J A Cotten extend heartfelt thanks for sympathy and aid after the death of their son Durward. They praise Dr Ory for his prompt care and express hope to meet in heaven, praying for readiness at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ory
J. D. Cotton
J. A. Cotten
Missionary Board Meeting Marks Deaths of Workers
Christian Woman's Board of Mission outlines lesson on missionaries and workers who died in service. Membership day led by Mrs. J. W. Thornton includes readings, papers, talks by members on recruitment, value of new members, and personal experiences. Meeting at Mrs. Geo. W. Tate's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thornton
Ike Ve
Mae Hall
Leoa Roberson
Christian Woman’s Board of Mission
George Tate
Missionary Society
G. W. Hogan
R. F. Holloway
Christian Woman's Board of Mission
Charles Ory
Martin Wetzel
Wm. McKinney
Geo. W. Tate
Odd Fellows Anniversary Observed by Comanche Lodge 165
Comanche Lodge No 165 I O O F marks the 94th American Odd Fellowship anniversary next Sunday at 3 PM the courthouse. B F Alsup of Kennedale Texas will speak on Odd Fellowship. Members of Comanche Lodge 165 and Comanche Rebekah Lodge urged to attend. invitees from nearby counties welcome. S Findley Secretary.
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Odd Fellow
Comanche Lodge No. 165
Odd Fellowship
America
Court House
Bro
B. F. Alsup
Kennedale
Texas
Comanche Lodge
No. 165
Comanche Rebekah Lodge
S. C. Findley
West Texas Drouth Broken Brings Rain Across Many Towns
Reports from Brownwood Bal linger Brady San Angelo Abilene Anson Cisco Stamford and other points in West Texas say good rains have fallen filling tanks and waterholes with stock water and starting a promising season. San Angelo notes the best rain in five years and Comanche county reports a fine rain.
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West Texas
Drouth
Brownwood
Ballinger
Brady
San Angelo
Abilene
Anson
Cisco
Stamford
Comanche County
Comanche Plans Sanitarium and Training School Finance
Citizens back an eight thousand dollar capital plan to establish a sanitarium and nurse training school in Comanche Texas. Doctors THomas Chilton Gray Carson Ory Clemmons and McCarty support the project with non assignable stock, funds to be paid as property conveyed building begun and completion achieved.
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Comanche
State of
Texas
Thomas
Chilton
Gray
Carson
Ory
Chamber of Commercce
County Commissioners' Court in Called Session
The County Commissioners' Court met in called session to approve the Annual Report of Tax Collector J. F. Palmer and handle other business. The petition to consolidate Oak Grove and Cox's school districts was denied, as the court found consolidation not in the districts' best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Palmer
Oak Grove
Cox
Births Reported Across Counties Near Bibb and Comanche
Birth announcements list newborns by family with dates in March and April. Recipients include Mrs. and Mrs. Chas Denny with a girl near Bibb, W Haines with a boy near Bibb, Tom Dugger with a girl near Bibb, Jas Pynes with a girl at Sweetwater, Julian Poyner with a girl at Sweetwater, J O Shelton with a girl near Comanche, S O Moore with a boy near Comanche, J J Looney with a girl near Comanche, 8 C Lynch with a boy near Carlton, J H Lee with a girl at Sine Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Denny
Bibb
W. Haines
Tom Dugger
Jas. Pynes
Sweetwater
Julian Poyner
J. O. Shelton
Comanche
S. O. Moore
J. J. Looney
C. Lynch
Carlton
J. H. Lee
Sine Springs
Local Marriage Licenses Granted
Three couples have been issued licenses to wed: D. C. Powell and Floy Horner, Frank Hash and Lena Hogan, J. L. McAlister and Myrtle Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Powell
Floy Horner
Frank Hash
Lena Hogan
J.L. McAlister
Myrtle Barrett
Deaths clock two local figures in April notices
Deaths: W. W. Hester died April 15 of typhoid fever at Beattie. Ryle Tatum died April 13 of tuberculosis at Lamkin. Both respected residents are mourned by their communities.
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W. W. Hester
Beattie
District Court convenes in Comanche County for spring term
The Comanche County District Court opened Monday under Judge Arnold with DA McClellan, Court Stenographer McKenzie, Clerk Carroll and Sheriff Cunningham present. A grand jury was empanelled and bailiffs named. The criminal docket will begin May 5 and the civil docket this and next week with numerous suit hearings. two indictments for statutory rape were returned by Thursday noon. Judge Arnold adjourned to attend his ailing father in Copperas Cove.
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District Court of
Comanche County
Arnold
J. R. McClellan
Bkb. W. McKenzie
W. D. Carroll
Jack Cunningham
Towit
Grand Jury
N. BE
Palmer
Comanche
Foreman
S. R. Haynes
DeLeon
George Morris
Sipe Springs
John Nabers
Downing
J. L. Nabers
Suez
John Roberts
Sidney
N. B. Hensley
Energy
Tom Eanes
Fleming
A. L. Reid
Proctor
J. F. Grissom
Lamkin
W. C. Streety
D. D. Thomas
J. M. Rieger
Geo. D. McQuery
M.S. Gaines
B. N. Forgy
D. V. Wilson
W. T. Loudermilk
A. N. Steele
J. W. Bartlett
Nannie M. Snyder
H. R. Cox
K. M. Vanzant
C. W. Lusk
W. T. Irwin
I. O. Tunnel
C. Handley
W. E. Roberts
J. J. Pitts
H. B. Cox
Swanner
Copperas Cove
Peanut Planter Attachments Offered at Higginbotham's
Higginbotham's advertises peanut planter attachments for Mr Bill Jno Deer P and O and Case priced at five dollars with cash or credit options. The notice states availability through Higginbotham's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Jno. Deer, P. & O
Case
Higginbotham’s
Bridal Pampering And Valentine Prank At Miss Cunningham’s Party
A large group attended Miss Minnie Cunningham’s Friday evening gathering to honor her brother and bride elect. Guests admired white and green decor as a cat wore a citation of publication declaring Mr. T. J. Cunningham won a suit and the bride must pay with devotion in annual installments starting May 20 1913.
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Minnie Cunningham
Miss Cunningham
United Hearts of Phaento
Jack
T. J. Cunningham
Kate Rogers
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John Deere
Neely-Harris-Cunningham CO
LTAGY
K. OF P. Hall
K. of P. Castle Hall
K. of P. Lodge
C. Findley
P. Smith
F. E. Adams
I. T. Clemens
Geo. L. Sullivan
J. P. Kearby
John P. Hoff
New Castle Hall
M. J. Sutphin
D. T. Ross
T. J. Nabers
J. A. Eanes
M. F. Rhymes
Social Notes
Th Keningston Club
RK. V. Neely
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