Football Season Nearing With Local Tryouts and Camp
As August 15 approaches, football fever grows in our town. Coach Freeland will guide the squad, with suits secured and a probable training camp. Interested players must notify the Chief Exponent editor to be listed for Freeland on his arrival. Comanche has twice contended for the state title, with Rec Cunningham leading a long win streak and high hopes for this season. Neighbors should beware a coming winning run.
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America
Freeland
Comanche
Rec Cunningham
Texas
Svith
Comanche Delivers First Bale Of The Season
Comanche produced the season’s first bale when E A Tomlin delivered a 475 pound No 2 cotton bale. Sold to Burks Mercantile Co at 15 cents per pound. Ginned by Farmers Gin Co with ginning and wrapping free by Lane the gin manager. No premium announced yet, efforts ongoing.
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Comanche
E. A. Tomlin
Mr. Tomlin
Burks Mercantile Co
Farmers Gin Co
Lane
Indian Creek Meeting Closes After Great Protracted Outreach
The Methodist protracted meeting led by Rev. Gardner and Rev. White ended Sunday night. It was perhaps the greatest gathering in years, drawing many people to the island and resulting in new additions to the church.
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Indian Creek
Gardner
White
Newburg Baptist Meeting Progressing Nicely
Word from Bro Curlee at Newburg reports the Baptist meeting progressing well with several conversions and two additions to the church during the first two days.
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Bro. Curlee
Newburg
Mrs Lucy Kirk reports border visit amid constant tension
Mrs Lucy Kirk returned from Del Rio Texas where she visited her daughter Mrs Natt Holman. She says she did not cross into Mexico due to the situation but notes that border residents lived in constant dread and that soldiers filled the town. She believes the trouble has no clear end.
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Lucy Kirk
del Rio
Texas
Natt Holman
Jim Bonner Returns to Comanche From Del Rio
Jim Bonner of Del Rio moves back to Comanche this week as he settles into a familiar town. The note describes Comanche as a good place for an experienced man.
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Jim Bonner
del Rio
Comanche
Jim
Comanche Readies Potato Curing Plant for Local Market
At a Saturday meeting potato raisers decided to establish a curing plant in Comanche. Promoters Eaton Harris Janes and others secured a partner to fund the venture. Curing prevents rot, stabilizes supply, and promises a steady market, with Beattie’s Garrett as the only other local example. More potatoes mean greater prosperity.
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Messrs
Eaton
Harris
Janes
Rev Samuel H Austin to preach at Central Christian Church
Memphis Texas minister Rev Samuel H Austin will preach at Central Christian Church on Sunday at 11 a m and 8 p m. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Samuel H. Austin
Memphis
Texas
Central Christian Church
Texas presses and publishers in the Lone Star State
Texas hosts 1,067 printing and publishing establishments with a $9.1 million capital base. Four thousand four hundred eight people work in the industry as Texas newspapers rank second in state newspaper output. The Houston Telegraph founded 1836 by Gail Borden. Galveston News remains the oldest paper since 1843. Combined circulation reaches five million per issue across state publications.
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Texas
Houston Telegraph
Gail Borden
Galveston News
American Press
Dudley’s Offers McLaughlin Bourbon Santos Peaberry Coffee
Advertisement touts McLaughlin's Bourbon Santos Peaberry as the finest flavored coffee with strong aroma and guaranteed satisfaction. Sold at Dudley's for 25 cents per cup.
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McLaughlin
Dudley’s
Elder Vaughan in Dublin Visit Noted in Comanche
Elder Vaughan of Dublin was in Comanche on Sunday for a brief religious visit and community gathering.
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Elder Vaughan
Dublin
Cunningham Reunion Holds Annual Gathering Near Newbury
The Cunningham reunion was held this week at the reunion grounds near Newbury with a large crowd of kin and visitors. Over two days they camped and shared jolly times, with older members still hale and enjoying the gathering as it grows each year.
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Newbury
Uncle Berry Fleming Dead in Eastland County
B P Fleming a 1845 native of Texas and Civil War era participant died August 15 at his Carbon area home after forty years in Eastland and Comanche counties. Survived by wife Lea Brown two children and brother M V Fleming of this city. He helped shape early local history with older settlers including Indian wars era companions.
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B. P. Fleming
Eastland County
Comanche County
Carbon
Mr. Fleming
Williamson County
Texas
Lea Brown
San Saba County
M. V. Fleming
Auto Speed Limit To Be Rigidly Enforced
City Marshal Blue and Constable Nabers announce strict enforcement of the city speed limit ordinance. They acknowledge eight mile per hour limits are too low but insist reckless driving endangers pedestrians and vehicles, especially children, and must be stopped.
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Marshall Blue
Nabers
Uncle Jack Wright Loses Part of Finger at Reunion
At the Cumberland reunion Uncle Jack Wright’s camp chair collapsed as he sat, trapping his hand and severing part of a finger. Medical aid treated the wound and he is reportedly doing nicely.
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Jack Wright
Jack
Preparedness Next of Flying Torpedo
News prompts a Triangle-Griffith film based on Secretary Daniels Navy defense board with Edison and Maxim as members. John Emerson stars as the lead as a scenario is developed and a company placed in rehearsal.
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John Emerson
David W. Griffith
Daniels
Navy
Naval Defense Board
Thomas A. Edison
Hudson Maxim
United States
Potato Raisers and Melon Growers Form Groups at Y M B L
A Saturday meeting at the Y M B L office organized a Potato Raisers and Melon Growers Association and planned a Hot Shipping Association. E. B. Garrett presided. D. F. Eaton and Robt. Janes outlined plans. R T Janes elected president of the Potato Raisers. FE. E. Denny vice president. A. S. Harris secretary. August 26 set to report on ag reage and expected yield. a curing plant may be established. Hog Shippers named FR. K. Denny sales manager. August 26 set for Nelon Growers organization.
Comanche to Have Melon Shippers Organized
Watermelons grow readily. buyers pay 10 to 15 cents each for shipping. An organized selling group aims to reduce waste by pooling melons, with 800 melons needed per car and a few acres or five neighbors able to load a car weekly.
Comanche Man Marries Sipe Springs Woman at Blanket
Sunday at 7 a m, Robert Mitchell of Comanche and Isla Jay of Sipe Springs wed in Blanket at Rev J T Hamilton's home and depart for Coleman with Alma Robinson and Leta Mitchell in attendance. Jay kinship to Winlow Jay and Jao T Jay noted. Mitchell longtime Comanche resident and post office employee described as exemplary. Best wishes offered.
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Robert Mitchell
Comanche
Isla Jay
Sipe Springs
J. T. Hamilton
Blanket
Coleman
Alma Robinson
Leta Mitchell
Miss Jay
Call for Melon Growers Meeting
Melon growers seeking a melon shipping market are asked to meet August 26 at 2 p m at the courthouse to discuss arrangements with organizers.
Picnic at the S W C Ranch by Woman's Mission Society
Members of the Woman's Mission Society of the M E Church visited the S W C Ranch invited by Mrs S W Cunningham for a day of stew dining and woods. Sixteen town members traveled seven miles, enjoyed games and a swim, then a large porch sleepover and departure after grateful thanks to organizers Mrs Clemons Mrs Williams and Dr Lester Hall.
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M. S
M. E
W. Cunningham
Travis
S. T. Clemons
C. F. Williams
Lester Hall
Mesdames I. T. Clemons
Dora Greene
J.B. Layne
Parker
Bart Johnson
Sid Riley
Barney
Prime 75 Acre Half Mile From Court House Square For Sale
Auction notice offers 75 acres within half a mile of court house square, 40 cultivated, 50 more first-class timber land with good grass, water, windmill, and a fine house. Priced at 60 000 dollars per acre. Seller accepts small unencumbered farm as cash payment. J R Eanes & Co.
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Court House Square
J. R. Eanes & Co
City Council Member Resigns Alderman Post
Dr. T. M. Rutherford resigns as alderman to the City Council at Monday night’s meeting. He cites inability to attend meetings and lack of time to devote to duties.
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T. M. Rutherford
Rutherford
County Fair Calls For High Quality Baby Beef and Pigs
A. S. Harris urges 4H members and farmers to show top stock at the fall County Fair. Visitations confirm boys and girls improve calf and pig care, aiming for best possible prizes. All kinds of live stock and poultry eligible. field and orchard crop notes to follow. catalogues available from Dallas Fair and Cotton Palace at Waco.
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Dallas Fair
Cotton Palace
Waco
Harris
Boys Seek Work While Attending School
Two hardworking boys request a place to work for board during schooling. They are eager and deserve an opportunity. Families in need may contact us to receive the boys at once.
Special Election Called for Comanche Alderman Seat
A special election is ordered to be held at City Hall in Comanche Texas on Tuesday August 29 1916 to fill the unexpired term of T M Rutherford who has resigned. The order is issued by City Council and signed by Mayor J R Eanes on August 14 1916.
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Comanche
Texas
T. M. Rutherford
J. R. Eanes
Baptist Women Call for W M A Delegates at Gustine
A notice from the Comanche County Baptist Women Association invites all Ladies Aid and Y W A groups to send delegates to a meeting at Gustine. Mrs Geo A Curlee serves as president and Miss Amelia Scott as secretary request full annual reports.
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Baptist Women
Comanche County Association
Association
Gustine
Geo. A. Curlee
Amelia Scott
Ladies Send Gifts From Comanche Church to Thurber Mission
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M E Church in Comanche sent a barrel of canned fruits and preserves to the Thurber Texas mission on August 15. The gift was valued at 20 dollars.
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M. 8
M. E. Church of
Comanche
Thurber
Texas
Greene Pasture Hunting Ban Near Comanche
Notice prohibits hunting and trespassing in Mrs Dora Greene's pasture located two miles northwest of Comanche. Signed by C A Greene. (61-52)
Potato Raisers Call For August 26 Meeting
All who expect to raise sweet potatoes for market this year are requested to meet at the court house at 2 p m Saturday August 26th.
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C. H
Newburg Baptist Meeting
Cunningham
Berry” Fleming
Mitchell-Jay
S. W. C. Ranch
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