Woman Pioneer Mrs R T Cunningham Dies in Comanche
Mrs. R T Cunningham a longtime Comanche County resident died after several weeks illness at her home August 13. She was laid to rest August 16 in Newburg cemetery with Dr. Forrest Maddox conducting the service. She was born May 19 1847 near Fayetteville Arkansas and married Richard Fankersly Cunningham November 24 1864. Survived by her husband ten living children two brothers two sisters twenty four grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed as Sid Cunningham Travis Cunningham Ras Gare Clyde House George Wetzel and Jack Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Cunningham
Reident
Comanche County
Comanche
Newburg
Forrest Maddox
T. C. Wright
Temple
J. A. Wright
W. H. Gunningham
Nanny Cannefax
Oklahoma City
Lou
Sid Cunningham
Travis Cunningham
Ras Gare
Clyde House
George Wetzel
Jack Stephens
R M Wagnon Dies at 78 in May Texas
R M Wagnon aged 78 died at his home in May Texas on Monday and was buried Tuesday at Stagg Creek Cemetery with Masonic rites. A Georgia native he settled in Stagg Creek, married Eliza Bates then Rachel Smith, farmed and raised 14 children. He belonged to the Baptist Church for over fifty years and left 150 fine brood mares. Surviving children named include Perry Wagnon Sue Farrell Harverd Wagnon Julia Jackson Rosa Redwine Bob Seth Wagnon Cyrus Noah Reeves Leah Erry Burl Don and Lota Wagnon plus one brother Uncle Bill. Several relatives attended from Brownwood Comanche and other counties.
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R. M. Wagnon
May
Texas
Stagg Creek
Brown
Comanche
Masonic Lodge
Blue Lodge
Steele
Wagnon
Georgia
Comanche County
Eliza Bates
Beard Church
W. M
Rosa Bates
Baptist Church
Stagg Creek Church
Perry Wagnon
Balmorhea
Sue
Fred) Farrell
Harverd Wagnon
Douglas Arizona
Julia
T.H.) Jackson
Sipe Springs
Rosa
Oscar) Redwine
Mrs. Martha Hart Dies in Comanche at 80
Martha Yarborough Hart died at her Comanche home August 19 1926 at 6 30 am after months of invalid life. Funeral held August 20 at 4 30 pm at the family home with Dr Forrest Maddox officiating and burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by son Lewis Hart of Hamilton and three daughters Mrs H N Lumkin Mrs Will Irwin and Miss Iva Hart, plus a sister and a brother. She was born October 5 1845 in Rome Georgia, moved to Texas in 1867, married Capt Geo Robert Hart in 1872 and lived in Comanche ever since. She joined the Baptist Church as a girl and remained a faithful member for about seventy years.
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Martha Yarborough Hart
Comanche
Forrest Maddox
First Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Lewis N. Hart
Hamilton
H. N. Lumkin
Oklahoma City
Will Irwin
Brownwood
Iva Hart
R. M. Garner
Will Yarborough
Bangs
Texas
Martha Yarbrough
Rome
Georgia
Nathan Yarbrough
Hill County
Geo
Robert Hart
Capt. Hart
Arthur Lovelace
Baptist Church
Comanche Church
New 1927 Chevrolet Line Shown With Noted Improvements
Higginbotham Brothers and Company showcases the 1927 Chevrolet lineup with promises of smoother performance, powerful hill climbing, and new Duco colors including Algerian Blue and Thebes Gray. The manager, C. W. Williams, notes centralized throttle and spark controls, Fisher bodies, standard stop-light, and front door pocket as standard features.
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Chevrolet
C. W. Williams
Higginbotham Brothers and Company
Duco
Smart Thebes
Fisher
Williams
Piano classes begin fall and winter sessions
Announcement for fall and winter piano classes starting September 1. The instructor holds a Bachelor of Music from Texas Woman College Fort Worth and studied with Edward Scherubel in Chicago and Edwin Hughes in New York. Interested parties may call 8 or contact Thelma Gray McLemore.
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Texas Woman College
Fort Worth
Edward Scherubel
Chicago
Edwin Hughes
New York City
Thelma Gray McLemore
Notice voiding dates for laborers and hat sale demo
The Shieks of Comanche declare all dates prior to 6 PM null and void for laboring sons. Signatories include Kearby Cunningham Henderson Hilley Gillie Thomas Adams Stephens de Mackey Hoff Duncan Moody Elmick Ebmick. Mrs Brawley of Star Sportswear, Dallas, demos felt hats with 35 adjustments at 2.95, will call at homes or contact Mrs Evans at 420.
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Jake Kearby
Heary Cunningham
Jimmie Henderson
Shiek Hilley
R. L. Gillie
Bones Thomas
Adams
Stephens
de Mackey
Jeter Hoff
Goober Duncan
Rhino Moody
Rabbit Elmick
Jimmie Ebmick
Brawley
Star Sportswear Company of
Dallas
Comanche
Evans
Death of G H Dunlap at 78 Near Creamer
G H Dunlap, 78, died at his Creamer area home after a three month illness. Born August 16, 1853 in Jamestown Arkansas, he married Cyntha Ann Elms, later moving to Comanche County Texas. Survived by widow Cynthia and children W A Dunlap T H Dunlap A A O E Archie Dunlap Mrs Gertie Evans and Mrs Geo Williams, plus a brother J H Dunlap and several sisters. Funeral at Board Church cemetery with Rev A Morton officiating.
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G. H. Dunlap
Creamer
Board Church
A. Morton
Gustine
Jamestown
Arkansas
Cyntha Ann Elms
Comanche County
Texas
Munity
Throckmorton
W. A
T. H. Dunlap
Comanche
Archie Dunlap
Gertie
Card of Thanks to Kindred Friends and Neighbors
The Cunningham family expresses gratitude to kindred friends and neighbors for assistance, words of cheer, and floral tributes after their great bereavement. They thank doctors and nurses for care and pray for those who sent condolences and memories to be treasured.
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Ijons
Molly
R. T. Cunningham
Willys Knight Fine Motor Cars Overland Clark and McGlothlin
A brief notice highlights Willys Knight fine motor cars offered by Overland dealer Clark and McGlothlin known as The Whippst. The ad signals available models and prices with emphasis on sales and local commerce.
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Clark & McGlothlin
Willys Knight Fine Motor Cars
Overland Clark & McGlothlin
The
Whippet
Whippst
Church revival at Taylors Chapel nets 22 new members
SODA SPRINGS Bro. fines and Bro. Slate closed a very successful meeting at the Methodist Church at Taylors Chapel. There were 22 new members taken in and a large number of conversions. Misses Ruby and Mildrer Lloyd of Merkel returned home with Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd. Miss Annie Hammonds visited Leon County relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Maupin's family spent Sunday with the Carrigans. Mrs. W. W. Gressett visited relatives at Monday and Winters. Margarette Moore and Ina Power spent Sunday with Angie Carrigan. R. H. Robertson has his home rebuilt.
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Bro. Fines
Bro. Slate
Taylors Chapel
Ruby
Mildrer Lloyd
Merkel
William Lloyd
Annie Hammonds
Leon County
J. D. Maupin
Indian Creek
J. A. Carrigan
W. W. Gressett
Margarette Moore
Beattie
Ina Power
Sundiay
Angie Perle Carrigan
R. H. Robertson
Fort Worth Visitors Stay With Bob Meyers Family
Mr and Mrs Chase Wright and their son Chase Jr Mrs Jack Sharkey and her son and Mrs J L Lane of Fort Worth visit Mr and Mrs Bob Meyers during a local social gathering.
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Chase Wright
Chase Jr
Jack Sharkey and Son
J. L. Lane
Fort Worth
Bob Meyers
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Jap Adams
Hiro
Dave Deaton
Stephenvin Texas
Dick Wright
G. R. Hart
Ge Re
Collins
Moody’s Market
H. L. Stewart
Secy-Treas
Federal Farm Loan Association
P. L. Burks & Son
Lecy-Treas
George Dray
Huffman
J. F. Tate
J. H. Jones
W. A. Pettit
John George
D. J. Myer
Comanche City
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Ford M. Reid
Co. M. Moore
W. H. Engle
Acre
Rowlands
Soda Springs
First State Bank
Comanche, Texas
Bob Stanton
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