State Democratic Convention Names 1916 Texas Ticket
The Houston convention declared the official Democratic ticket from the July 22 1916 primary. Names include Governor James E Ferguson Lieutenant Governor W P Hobby Attorney General B F Looney State Treasurer J M Edwards Superintendent W F Doughty Land Commissioner J T Robinson Comptroller H B Terrell Commissioner of Agriculture Fred W Davis Railroad Commissioner Allison Mayfield Chief Justice Nelson Phillips Associate Justices J E Yantis and W C Morrow Congressmen at Large Daniel E Garrett and Jeff McLemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Jas. E. Ferguson
Temple
W. P. Hobby
Beaumont
B. F. Looney
Greenville
J. M. Edwards
Ballinger
W. F. Doughty
Marlin
J. T. Robinson
Austin
H.B. Terrell
Waco
Fred W. Davis
Gainesville
Allison Mayfield
The
Supreme Court
Nelson Phillips
Dallas
J. E. Yantis
Justice Court of Criminal Appeals
W. C. Morrow
Hillsboro
Daniel E. Garrett
Jeff McLemore
Norton & Company Sell Market in Comanche
G. E. Norton sold the Norton & Company meat market on the north side of the square to W. R. Harris and E. B. Gillett who assume charge this week. Norton returns to Dublin to conduct business there and leave Comanche with a well established, popular market. Harris and Gillett are known market men and promise to continue the excellent patronage built by Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Norton
Norton & Company
Messrs
W. R. Harris
E. B. Gillett
Mr. Norton
Dublin
Comanche
Harris and
Gillett
Comance
Norton
Comanche Jail Empty Highlights County Crime Fight
Comanche county has been without an inmate for two weeks, Deputy Sheriff Joe Miller reports. The situation reflects credit on county officials and the district court system for improving public safety and ensuring speedy, impartial trials.
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Comanche County
Joe Miller
New Teacher Elected by Comanche City Board
Comanche City School Board met Tuesday morning and elected Miss Leah Allen as a teacher in city schools to fill the vacancy from Miss Venner Hooker’s resignation. Allen, a Comanche high school graduate, taught two terms at Gap and Gustine, and last year studied at Daniel Baker College in Brownwood.
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Comanche City
Leah Allen
Venner Hooker
Reese and Smith Wed in Aug Morning Ceremony
Mrs Connie Reese of this city married Mr M L Smith of Dallas on last Thursday morning August 3 at the home of her sister Mrs S P McCrary. They departed on a noon train for Dallas to begin their future home there.
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S. P. McCrary
Connie Reese
M. L. Smith
Dallas
Slider & Lacy's Slashes Price On Mary Jane Pumps
Store sale alerts. Slider and Lacy's cuts price on Mary Jane pumps from 2.50 to 2.00 dollars, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the limited offer before stock runs out.
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Slider & Lacy's
Watermelon Shipments Boost Local Market Efforts
A. S. Harris of the Y M E S reports a strong market for shipping melons and notes George B. Edwards shipped a car to San Angelo for a fair price. Harris believes 25 cars could be sold with organized effort, plans a watermelon club for next year, citing DeLeon’s successful shipments and rising prices as proof the industry can pay with proper handling.
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A. S. Harris
George B. Edwards
San Angelo
Harris
DeLeon
Comanche Choppers Lunch in Gordon
The W. O. W. Camp No. 60 drill team from Comanche, in khaki uniforms, traveled home through Gordon after six days in Wichita Falls for State Encampment. They stopped at Orndorff restaurant, drawing cheers as if soldiers returning from border duty. Encampment attendance was around 4000.
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Comanche
Wichita Falls
Gordon
U. S
Orndorff
Torteaus and
Frijoles
Climax
Veterinarians Meet Reflects 1916 Texas Assembly
Dr T M Rutherford returned from Abilene where he presided over the Veterinarians Association of Texas August 2 and 3 1916 reporting a very successful meeting. He gave a lecture on Bacteria and Serum Therapy. Dr Wingroves of Mc Gregor spoke on Tick Fever. Next meeting planned for Snyder in August 1917. Attendees included Dr A F Gaines Proc tor P G Wimberly Fleming and Jas Fagan Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Rutherford
Abilene
Veterinarian’s Association of Texas
Wingroves
McGregor
Snyder
County
A. F. Gaines
Proctor
P. G. Wimberly
Fleming
Jas Fagan
Comanche
Mrs Moore Hosts Young Ladies in Honor of Miss Oberthier
Mrs R H Moore entertained a large crowd of younger girls in honor of her niece Elizabeth Oberthier of Hereford on Wednesday. Hand painted score cards set guests at tables for Hearts and Bunco. Ice watermelon followed. Miss Louise Burks won high score with an ivory fan, and Miss Frankie Adams earned a handkerchief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Moore
Elizabeth Oberthier
Hereford
Louise Burks
Frankie Adams
Pythian Installation of Comanche Lodge Officers
At the last regular meeting of Comanche Lodge No. 154 Knights of Pythias Special Deputy Grand Chancellor 8 C Findley installed officers for the term. Names include J. J. Hicks C C Joe Carter V C W L Reeves Prelate M A Finger M W M J Sullivan M A J H Hill 8 G and J P Kearby O G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Lodge No. 154
K. of P
C. Findley
J. J. Hicks
C. C
Joe Carter
V.C
W. L. Reeves
M.A. Finger
M. W
M. J. Sullivan
M. A
J. H. Hill
J. P. Kearby
Slider and Lacy Close Out Summer Dress Goods
Our summer dress goods must be closed out at about one half the former price. This sale offers substantial savings on fabric and patterns from Slider and Lacy, inviting shoppers to refresh wardrobes with affordable choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
Plans For Comanche County Fair Take Shape
Plans for holding the Comanche County Fair and Auto Show are taking definite form with Agricultural and Livestock Exhibits. The Canning Club Baby Beef and Pig Clubs will be prominent alongside an Auto Show and amusements. Large colored posters have been ordered and Home Coming and W. O. W. Day with drills are planned. Manager White reports it is a HOME AFFAIR with Y M B L endorsing and aiding. Booths have been discussed. The date is October 10 to 14 1916.
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Comanche County
Canning Club
Baby Beef
White
Comanche Chooses Levy & Levy for Street Paving
Comanche City Council awards a contract to Levy & Levy of Dallas at 1.30 per square yard for six inch base and two inch surface asphalt concrete paving. Work starts at Depot Street from courthouse square to Frisco railroad with $20,000 warrants as the city portion. The council aims to pave the public square next, seeking county cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Comanche
Messrs. Levy & Levy
Dallas
Messrs Levy & Levy
City of
Temple
Depot Street
Courthouse Square
Frisco Railroad
Gomanch e Hasse road to be graded meet held
On Thursday at 5 o'clock a Good Roads meeting by the Y M B L of Comanche gathered on the courthouse lawn. The purpose was to spur progress and push the Hasse sandbeds toward modernization with talks and a committee empowered to banish the seemingly impossible sandbeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Chief Editor Be Comes a Benedict
The editor married Miss Venner Hooker at the hospital home of Mr and Mrs J C Hooker near DeLeon with Rev Geo A Curlee officiating. Hooker taught in Comanche and became part of the community. Carpenter, son of Floyd Carpenter, is described as a man of noble traits.
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J. ©. Hooker
Near DeLeon
Venner Hooker
Geo. A. Curlee
Comanche
Miss Hooker
J. C. Hooker
Comanche County
Floyd Carpenter
Howard Payne Students Camp Near Gustine Trip
A large group from Howard Payne college started for Comanche then Gustine for a ten day camping trip. Passengers include Misses Carrie Camp Ethel Speed Eva Palmer and Messrs Homer Allen Bob Fielder J R Reid. Chaperones are Mr and Mrs Joe Fielder. Brownwood Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payne College
Comanche
Gustine
Carrie Camp
Ethel Speed
Eva Palmer
Homer Allen
Bob Fielder
J. R. Reid
Joe Fielder
Brownwood Bulletin
Plenty of fruit jars and caps at Slider and Lacy's
Slanted storefront sign advertises abundant fruit jars, jar caps, and jar rubbers at Slider and Lacy's, signaling a broad stock for home canning and preservation enthusiasts. The listing emphasizes quantity and variety to attract bargain hunters and local shoppers.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Mrs J C McDaniel Dead In Dallas Notice
G S McDaniel of Vandyke reports his mother Mrs J C McDaniel died August 8 at 5 pm at daughter Mrs Dixie Smiths Dallas residence. A Comanche native, she aged 72, widow of J C McDaniel who died six months ago. Survived by six children and several grandchildren including G S McDaniel W T McDaniel M B McDaniel Mrs Byron Pate Mrs Beulah Housewright and Mrs Dixie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. McDaniel
Vandyke
Comanche
Dixie Smith
First Avenue
Dallas
Texas
W. T. McDaniel
Sulphur Springs
M. B. McDaniel
Abi- Tene
Byron Pate
San Antonio
Beulah Housewright
Ft. Worth
Reverend W H Carpenter Marries Wife in The Chief Exponent Circles
In a county county setting, longtime progressive teachers from various points and five years as a leading teacher in Comanche city schools, resigned last November to manage and edit The Chief Exponent. Acting editor Mr W H Carpenter and his bride are commended as they embark on married life with hearty congratulations from colleagues.
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Comanche
W. H. Carpenter
Baptists Hold Spiritual Meetings and Plan Baptism
The Comanche Baptist congregation reports sustained spiritual power, large crowds, conversions, and reclamations at services. Baptism is planned for Sunday at six, with the pastor and Bro Brisco joining Newbury church for two weeks of meetings. Mrs Emiline Curlee, the pastor’s mother, travels to Ft Worth and Mansfield to visit relatives.
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Bro. Brisco
Newbury
Jesus
Emiline Curlee
Ft. Worth
Mansfield
E. D. Reece
Bob Ripley Suffered Severe Hand Injury at Wood Yard
Bob Ripley operating a wood saw at a local wood yard Monday morning cut off his left thumb and forefinger and badly damaged part of his forearm. He was reported resting well at last bulletin.
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Bob Ripley
Republican Convention Names Ticket
The State Republican Convention in San Antonio nominated the state ticket with United States Senator A. W. Atchison. Congressman at Large Charles Warnken and M. A. Taylor. Governor R. H. Creager. Lieutenant Governor J. L. Hickson. Comptroller Tom J. Darling. Attorney General G. N. Harrison. State Treasurer C. O. Folkes. Land Commissioner M. H. Johnson. Commissioner of Agriculture Alvin Harbour. Superintendent W. G. McClain. Railroad Commissioner Dupont Lyon. Chief Justice S. Walter Cocke. Associate Justice Charles A. Lord. Associate Justice of the Court of Criminal Appeals U. S. York.
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San Antonio
United States
A. W. Atchison
Denison
Charles Warnken
Houston
M. A. Taylor
Bonham
R. H. Creager
Brownsville
J. L. Hickson
Gainesville
Tom J. Darling
Temple
G. N. Harrison
Brownwood
C. O. Folkes
del Rio
Congressional Convention at Ft Worth August 26 1916
J D Bonner chairman of the 12th district calls a convention in Ft Worth Texas on August 26 1916 to ratify the district action by declaring Jas C Wilson the Democratic nominee for Congress. Delegates from this county include J E Chilton D C Dingus C F Williams H S Hicks Comanche Lee Bills De Leon and Kay Rob erty Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bonner
12Th Congressional District
Ft. Worth
Texas
Jas. C. Wilson
J. E. Chilton
D. C. Dingus
C. F Williams
J. Hicks
Comanche
Lee Bills
DeLeon
Kay Roberty
Gustine
Socialist ticket names candidates in Comanche county
Socialist nominees include Representative A L Thomas County Superintendent Robert Palmer County Judge W E Haygood District Clerk A J Barker County Clerk W L Allen Treasurer J F Phillips Tax Assessor W J Wyche Tax Collector D P Breedlove Sheriff Ray Sims Com Pree 1 W F Nabers Com Pree 2 P 8S Boyd Com Pree 3 E M McCarty Com Pree 4 R B Thomas J P Pree 2 D 8S Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
A. L. Thomas
Robert Palmer
W. E. Haygood
A. J. Barker
W. L. Allen
J. F. Phillips
W. J. Wyche
D. P. Breedlove
Ray Sims
W. F. Nabers
Boyd
E. M. McCarty
R. B. Thomas
J. P. Pree
Miller
Entertains for Miss Elizabeth Oberthier at Chilton home
William Chilton hosted a Tuesday evening event for Miss Elizabeth Oberthier. Guests enjoyed Jenks Up on the porch with tables, fortune telling, and dancing. Nellie Eanes won high score, receiving a candy box. Mary Reeves received a small brush. Oberthier got correspondence cards and a handkerchief. Cream and cake followed as the royal host was praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chilton
Elizabeth Oberthier
Nellie Eanes
Mary Reeves
Miss Oberthier
William
McLaughlin's Bourbon Santos Peaberry Coffee at Dudley's
McLaughlin's famous Bourbon Santos Peaberry coffee praised for strength and aroma. Advertises guaranteed quality and price of 25 cents per pound at Dudley's.
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McLaughlin
Dudley’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comanche Choppers
Comanche County Fair
Gomanche-Hasse
Howard Payne
J. C. McDaniel
Baptist News Notes
Socialist
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