Boy Dies After Automobile Collision on South Main Street
N L McBrayer's 11 year old son N L McBrayer Jr was struck and killed by a car driven by Robert Robison on South Main Street near the county jail Monday afternoon. The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death with witnesses including D F Eaton and a Wilson family member. Interment followed Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Jr
N. L. McBrayer
South Main Street
Robert Robison
Dr. Vaughan
Brownwood
First Bale of Cotton Sells for Ten Cents in 1915
George Davis delivered the first bale of the 1915 season to Comanche from Larry Kittle's farm. The 550 pound bale sold to Comanche Mercantile Co for ten cents a pound, with Davis paid slightly above market price. A town collection raised 14.75 as a prize, and more bales were expected though rain may delay shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Larry Kittle
Comanche
Comanche Mercantile Co
Davis
Mercantile
Lane
Comanche Soldier Robert Cunningham Dies in Los Angeles
Robert Clifton Cunningham born June 13 1882 at Shiloh Comanche County died August 12 1915 in Los Angeles California. He served in the 28th Infantry Co G three years with most time in the Philippine Islands. Funeral held at Shiloh Monday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev Gaines B Hall of Graham. He left a father J W Cunningham a brother S W Cunningham and two sisters Ola and Floy Cunningham of Comanche. Relatives mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clifton Cunningham
Shiloh
Comanche County
Los Angeles
California
Comanche
Army
28Th Infantry Co. G
Philippine Islands
8S. W. Cunningham
el Paso
Southern Electric Street Railway
J. W. Cunningham
S. W. Cunningham
Ola
Floy Cunningham
Gaines B. Hall
Graham
Comanche Readies Farmers Short Course With Large Crowd Expected
Comanche prepares for a Farmers Short Course next week using high school facilities for lectures labs and livestock judging. The Country Club grounds will host camping with a nearby lot also suitable for campers. The Y M B L promotes this free event inviting all residents especially homemakers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Country Club
Ean
Eaton
Family Reunion Brings McKinzie and Kin in August
On August 12 a large McKinzie family reunion gathered at C. M. McKinzie’s home in Brown County with 96 attendees including J. H. Watson J. P. Hester and many McKinzie relatives. Visitors from multiple counties joined, plans to hold annual reunions were announced and Mr Backstrom of Comanche photographed the crowd and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Mekkinzie
McKinzie
J. H. Watson
J. P. Hester
J. K. McKinzie
Mesdames Addie
Lottie Hollingsworth
Minnie Holland
Brown County
W. L. Spraggins
McCullough County
Greenville
Wesley Couch
J. R. McKinzie
C. M. McKinzie
J. L. McKinzie
Mr. Backstrom
Comanche
Edwards
Higginbothams Offers End of Season Ready to Wear Closeout
Local retailer Higginbothams advertises closing out remaining ready to wear and dress department stock at price levels near the original. The notice invites shoppers to take advantage of bargain prices before the sale ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Reunion 10 Picnic Postponed One Week
Old Settlers committee postpones the reunion picnic by one week due to conditions. The event will now be held on Wednesday through Friday, August 25 to 27, with planning shifted accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers Committee
Y M B L Plans Courthouse Band Stand
The Y M B L proposes building a band stand on the courthouse lawn with brick donated by a brick company. Estimated cost runs about 75 dollars, with possible additions like a rest room. A committee led by J R Eanes Professor Holloway and George Sullivan will raise funds and oversee the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Room
J. R. Eanes
Professor Holloway
George Sullivan
Armed Mexicans Cross River at Brownsville
Seventy armed Mexicans crossed the border at Santa Maria near Brownsville and attacked U S outposts. A corporal was killed and a lieutenant and a private also died. The assault occurred at nine oclock Monday amid heavy fighting as troops rush to aid Santa Maria. A band of about two hundred Mexicans heads toward Mercedes across the border with hundreds more on the Mexican side firing across to aid the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Maria
Brownsville
U. S
Mercedes
Wheel Runs Off Fire Wagon During False Alarm
Saturday a fire alarm from W. F. Elkins residence summoned the department. The wagon moved a short distance before a hind wheel came off requiring repairs. The blaze began from a wall lamp above an oil stove. oil spilled and ignited after the lamp burst. Prompt family action stopped the fire. the wagon returned to its stable after the wheel was reattached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Elkins
House wear skirts offered by Neely Harris Cunningham Co
The Neely Harris Cunningham Company offers 25 house wear skirts at 1.50 dollars each, a clearance from earlier prices of five to ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Cunningham Family Holds Annual Reunion
The Cunningham family reunion gathered last Sunday August 15 at the park near Uncle Aaron Cunningham's farm. Of 336 members 139 attended, marking a smaller turnout. six births and two deaths occurred since the last meeting, with 15 years of yearly reunions and a tradition of sticking together across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Aaron Cunningham
Cotton Crop Figures Highlight Warehouse and Marketing Struggles
Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange cites 1914 U S cotton output at 15 108 011 bales versus the government’s 16 134 930. With European war markets limited to 3 000 000 to 4 000 000 bales, a surplus looms and calls for state controlled bonded warehouses and acreage cuts next year. Texas system gains shown by Bankers Association report, as warehoused cotton rose from 8 50 to 15 00 per bale and profits for district warehouses climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
United States
Texas
Texas Bankers’ Association
Skirts Close Out Clearance Open for Immediate Sale
Twenty five skirts carried over from last winter drop from 5 to 10 dollars to 1 50. See these skirts at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Mob takes Leo M. Frank from prison
A mob of armed men abducted Leo M. Frank from the Millegeville prison farm Monday night. He was placed in a car and driven toward Eatonton. A prisoner overheard a mob member say Frank’s body would be placed on Mary Phagan’s grave in Marietta.
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Leo. M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Marietta
Georgia
Millegeville
Eatonton
Frank
Marietta lynching victim found near prison location
The body of Leo M. Frank was found hanging from a tree two miles from Marietta, reportedly just after leaving prison. A coroner's jury was impaneled and a special attorney hired to pursue the lynchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Leo M. Frank
First National Bank Names New President
After four years as active vice president, F. E. Adams is appointed president of First National Bank. W. H. Eddleman had served as president during Adams’ vice presidential tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
F. E. Adams
W. H. Eddleman
Mr. Adam
Donnell and Riley Marriage Ties Gonzales to Luling
G A Donnell of Gonzales wed Miss Mary Riley in a ceremony last week at the home of the bride's cousin Mrs Chas Heflin in Luling Texas. Miss Riley, a native of this area, grew up with her aunt Mrs S A Riley after both parents died early. Donnell formerly worked as a Western Union operator here.
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G. A. Donnell
Gonzales
Miss Mary Riley
Chas. Heflin
Luling Texas
Miss Riley
S. A. Riley
Mr. Donnell
Western Union
Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Couples
Bereh Rambo weds Irma Moore. H. L. Daniel weds Ora Purcell. Will Hopper weds Lena Hollingsworth. G. W. Elliott weds V. B. Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bereh Rambo
Irma
H. L. Daniel
Ora A. Purcell
Will Hopper
Lena Hollingsworth
G. W. Elliott
V. B. Monroe
Automobiles Registered
Todd's Dairy of Comanche lists Ford No 209 among registered vehicles in a local record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd’s Dairy
Comanche, Ford, No. 209
Stork Visits Reported Around Gustine
Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Dingler near Gustine boy Will Cox near Gustine boy Jess Bolden near Gustine girl Lemuel Little near Gustine girl Bill Mosley near Gustine girl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dingler
Gustine
Will Cox
Jess Bolden
Lemuel Little
Bill Mosley
Woolen dress fabrics lead in current season styles
Serges take the lead in woolen dress fabrics for this season. The store offers a complete line in all colors at popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serges
Higginbotham’s
Camden youth driven mad after Billy Sunday visit
Camden resident William A. Kortum died in an insane asylum. His mother says he became religiously fanatical after hearing Billy Sunday preach in Philadelphia last February. He wandered the streets mumbling prayers and praising Sunday and kept a diary full of Sunday sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
William A. Kortum
Billy Sunday
Tabernacle
Philadelphia
Jessie Kortum
Tropical cyclone sweeps Gulf Coast causes minor damage
The cyclone moved up the Gulf of Mexico striking Galveston with winds up to 70 mph. Wires down and darkness reported with no loss of life. seawall undamaged and water receding. The storm traveled northeast across the state bringing heavy rains and widespread property losses along the beach. The U S Army transport McClellan was inland awaiting the retreating floodwaters. Wednesday morning rainfall reached 1.35 inches at seven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
U. S. Army
McClellan
Benbrook Men Buy Tract in Comanche
A contract filed in the county clerk’s office shows T. M. Ripy of Denton selling 1 833 acres in Comanche County to J. A. and A. B. Pipes for 36600. The Pipes brothers trade 160 acres near Benbrook known as the J. W. Spencer place for 76000 and pay the balance in cash. Ripy, longtime Denton resident, plans to drive to Tarrant County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Ripy
Denton
J. A
A. B. Pipes
Benbrook
Comanche County
Pipes Brothers
J. W. Spencer
Ripy
Tarrant County
Star Telegram
Discovery claims eucalyptus oil can destroy meningitis germ
Melbourne on August 12 report says Dr Richard Bull head of Melbourne University bacteriological laboratory announced a discovery that eucalyptus oil may destroy the germ causing cerebro spinal meningitis. He notes its long recognized medicinal properties and antiseptic use in lung and bronchitis treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Richard Bull
Bacteriological Laboratory
University of Melbourne
Bull
Long-lived drinkers spark study in Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh researchers report Thomas Whittington who died in Hillington, Middlesex in 1804 at age 104 after a long life of daily gin intake of a pint and a half. He kept his faculties and walked three miles the day before he died. Another subject, George Kirto of Oxecrop Hall Yorks, drank heavily yet hunted at 100 and died in 1762 at age 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Thomas Whittington
Hillington
Middlesex
George Kirto
Oxecrop Hall
Yorks
Skirt Sale Notices Price Cut From Winter Promotion
A last winter price of five dollars applies to these skirts offered at once. The brief notice emphasizes immediate purchase, highlighting value and limited time relevance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. F. Eaton
Mr. Wilson
Mesdames Ottie Fletcher
Texana Briggs
Ethie Rogers
Mary Rogers
Artie Huggins
Bessie Rice
Audie Greer
Alta Osborne
Audra Risher
Nora Pennington
Messrs
Ora Rogers
Ira Fletcher
T. M. Williams
Rube Allen
Gulf Coast
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