Death and remembrance touch Comanche community
An obituary note recalls a man born in Henderson County West Tennessee who served four years in the army and joined the Methodist church in 1873. Survived by his wife Susan Smith and four daughters, he died April 10 1917 in Texas after long illness, with funeral at White Point Cemetery.
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Jesus
Henderson Co
West Tenn
Susan Smith
Eitiafen
Methodist Church
White Point
Bro Young
Ife
Lettie
Jodie
Loiend
Hester Aderson
Texas
Comanche Co
Ben
Sunday School Campaign Sees Attendance Rise Citywide
The first week shows gains in combined Sunday schools with expectations of larger increases this week. Volunteers toured homes leaving invitation cards and visiting businesses around the square, while a Presbyterian meeting planned class-by-class actions for higher attendance.
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Presterian Church
Hich
Ates
Wesleyan
Comanche
Food campaign progress fuels county efforts and meetings
The food campaign committee discussed funding to hire at least three women for two to three months to assist in canned goods efforts. Local chapters, chairmen, secretaries, and executive committees were formed or elected across Gap, Harmony, Bibb, Downing, Democrat, Hicks Corner, Vandyke, and other communities, with campaigns emphasizing conservation and retrenchment as enthusiasm grows. Higginbotham's promotes new fabrics for graduation dresses.
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Commissioners Court
Pelc
Burks
Gap
Jim McGee
W. C. Moore
T. D. Brown
Richard Wagner
Tom Bennett
RK. R. Evert
J. Li. Cox
A. S. Harris
8. P. Smith
J. D. Waring
Harmony
W. R. Shoemaker
Z. T. Edwards
Comanche
Mesars
F. E. Adams
W. R. Sliider
W. J. Cunningham
Ryan Palmer
Bibb
L. W
G. Pailner
Democrat
A. 8
Harris
Hicks Corner
Waring
Waggoner
Vandyke
Griffin
Reese
D. E. Nabers
Record Calf Sale Highlights Comanche County Farmer
R L Lane shipped 85 calves last week at 10 cents per pound on the open market. The calves averaged 630 pounds each, marking another strong sales record for Comanche county. He also sold two Lane hogs for 109 70 to cover traveling expenses, and he is noted as a successful farmer and stock grower.
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R. L. Lane
Comanche County
Lane
Let Us Know About Shelled Nuts for Planting
Notice urges readers to secure shelled nuts for planting due to high demand and limited supply. Advises act quickly to obtain nuts.
Car Trouble Bring Your Vehicle To Our Service Station
Service station advertises car repairs and quick fixes. Provides reassurance that experts will diagnose and fix issues efficiently.
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Higginbotham’s
Rain Preparedness Urges Quick Case Cultivator Use
Weather warning stresses rapid action when rain arrives. Readers advised to have Case Cultivator ready and to eat Higginbotham's to stay prepared for the storm.
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Higginbotham’s
Fragmentary OCR Item Yields Sparse Local Snippet
unreadable text provides limited clues to a small local item. names dates and places do not emerge clearly leaving only a vague civic or community reference.
Mrs W H Lane Victim Of Mastoid Operation
Mrs W H Lane of near Bibb died at a Bronwood sanitarium on April 21 after an April 16 mastoid operation failed. She leaves husband W H Lane and four sons with survived relatives including two sisters, a brother, and her father. Burial was at Stag Creek cemetery with Rev E B Garrett officiating.
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W. H. Lane
Bibb
Bronwood
Stag Creek
E. B. Garrett
Lane
J D Lane Dies Suddenly After Wives Death
Joseph Daniel Lane age about 80 dies within hours of learning of Mrs W H Lane's death. He stayed with son Denver in Jayton before returning to Comanche where Rev W Cox conducts funeral at Taylor's Chapel. Lane born May 20 1837 in Virginia.
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W. H. Lane
J. D. Lane
Denver Lane
Jayton
Mr. Lane
Missouri
Katie Wick
Texas
Comanche
Lane
Jersey herd grows in Texas as Deihl expands stock
Dan Deihl and G W Jessup ship high quality Jersey stock to Texas. A 18 month old heifer purchased at the Fat Stock Show for 140 dollars heads a new effort to establish four Jersey herds in the area. Deihl ships six more head including four heifers and a cow with calf, selling one group to Burks and Holman for a pure bred herd near Comanche.
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Deihl
Jessup
Dan Deihl
G.W. Jessup
Deihle
Texas
Annas Lad
Dallas Fair
Pansys Baron
Dallas
Burks and Holman
Comanche
Flag Raised Over Comanche City in Patriotic Ceremony
A Gomanche flag was officially raised over the city on Tuesday at 4 10 p m as the Dixie band played. Public schools dismissed and pupils gathered on the courthouse lawn for songs including America and the Star Spangled Banner.
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America
Dixie
S. N. Updegraff
W. R. Harris
Comanche
Rare Photo Play The Raven Shown At Local Theatre
Ritchey and Gerganess present a rare photo play The Raven recounting Poe life with accurate tragedy and scenic art. Clean wit and strong acting deliver a moral message and educational value, praised as a powerful sermon on literature and history. Also an ad notes peanuts and shelled nuts offered by Higginbotham's.
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Ritchey & Gerganess
Picture Theatre
Poe
the Raven
Patriotism Turns to Praise as Scarecrow Stands Guard
Mrs. B. Queen sought a garden scarecrow and found an old Uncle Sam disguise in the shed. Placed at attention, the patriotic figure drew compliments for homeland spirit rather than guarding the plot.
Auto Turns Turtle in Embankment Crash
Last Saturday a car driven by Mr. Bassett turned turtle after veering into an embankment, pinning occupants beneath. Passengers included John Magness Pete Stark Miss Ethel Power and Mrs Barker of Hasse and a child who was thrown free. Mrs Barker was briefly unconscious but recovered. Others were badly shaken with no lasting injuries.
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Bassett
Barker
Hasse
Mr. Bassett
John Magness
Pete Stark
Ethel Power
Actions of Strangers Arouse Suspicion
A war context prompts vigilance as strangers in rural areas seek houses, roads, and conditions. Citizens should not harass but report any suspicious behavior to authorities promptly.
Good Year auto casings and tubes in stock
Higginbotham's advertises Good Year automobile casings and tubes to fit any car.
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Higginbotham’s
Buggy Wheel Sale Price Reduced for Full Set
Rubber-tired buggy wheels offered at $17.50 for a full set of four, originally $35. Box may be adjusted to fit any buggy. Higginbotham's.
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Higginbotham ’S
Dresses at Higginbothams in wide reductions
A note on remaining stock at Higginbotham's highlighting a selection of taffeta crepe de chine and georgette crepe dresses offered at substantial discounts. Also mentions beautiful costumes for commencement events.
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Higginbotham’s
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Turner
Wilson
Daily Bulletin
Sescond
Johnson
White
Blanket
McQueen
Gill
Clark
Woodward
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Manes
McKenzie
Ballinger
Gibbs
Thomas
Cole
N Ee Brownwood
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