Mrs John M Roberson Dead In Comanche Home
Mrs. John M Roberson a Comanche resident since 1870 died after months of illness at the family home. Survived by husband John M Roberson and four children Will Roberson J H Newman and Miss Kin is Roberson. Funeral held with Rev Geo W Shearer officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberson
Geo. W. Shearer
Jownwood
Elizabeth Wheeler
Jesse Wheeler
Cherokeeunty
Georgia
Vern
Alabama
John M. Robern
Comanche
Roberson
Tom
Will Roberson
J. H. Newman
Doulas
Arizona
Kinis Robinon
Robieson
Baptist Church
South
H Ladd Leaves for Leon Springs
Henry Hoxie Ladd departed Wednesday for Leon Springs to begin the officers training camp second school. The selection honors him as among the ablest men chosen after eliminations to ensure capable trainees. Mr. Ladd has previous service and recognition for ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoxie Ladd
Wednes
Leon Springs
Ladd
Mr. Ladd
Hog injures Jim Carter at Higginbotham's barns
Jim Carter was seriously hurt while unloading a hog with long tusks at Higginbotham's barns. As Carter untied the hog it surged forward and tusks pierced nearly through his calf. The hog did not intend to fight and Carter was reported resting well with hopes of a quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Carter
Higginbotham
Mr. Carter
Birth Notices from Comanche Area Locality
Birth announcements list several newborns including a boy for Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams of Comanche, a boy for Luther J. Sledge in Comanche County, and a boy for James E. Merritt near Coman. Additional entries show a girl for Thes ngs and a girl for Clark Bloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Williams
Comanche
Luther J. Sledge
Comanche Co
James E. Merritt
Coman
J. Evans
Thes
Clark Bloyd
Exemption Board Powers Explained for Comanche County
The Comanche County Exemption Board outlines how Local and District Boards handle exemptions. Local boards have limited discretion focusing on physical eligibility and department rules. Appeals move to the District Board, which can overturn local decisions and call a man into service if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Local Board
Department of War
Callaway to Speak on Eminent Questions in Comanche
Hon. Oscar Callaway will address the public from the east steps of the courthouse on Saturday August 25 at 2 p.m. The speaker will outline his position on the major issues of the day and organizers expect the largest crowd ever to hear a speaker in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaway
Oscar Callaway
Comanche
Comanche County Preacher Takes Bond in Objection Sermons Case
Rev. E. G. Thomas of De Leon waived examining trial and posted a $1000 bond with two bondsmen after being charged by complaint with opposing enlistments in sermons. He said a warrant was issued and he came in. he denied the charge and will appear before the November Federal grand jury. The 55-year-old preacher has led revivals near De Leon for weeks and is a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star-Telegram
E. G. Thomas
de Leon
United States
Mitchell
Thomas
Marriage Licenses Issued
J. A. Sims and Miss Lola May Stokes. Miss Lola May Denaldeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
Lola May
Stokes
Lola May Denaldeon
Letter from the Boys in the Navy News
The letter from Great Lakes Illinois dated August 19 1917 argues for equal credit between volunteers and draftees while stressing navy service. It notes intent to join the Atlantic fleet and mentions submarines, Comanche and other navy personnel, ending with a closing from two boys in the blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Ill
W. H. Carpenter
Army
National Rd
Soldier of
Navy
Comanche
Red Cross Urges Further War Knit Aid From Comanche Chapter
Telegram from Red Cross headquarters urges Comanche chapter to ship one hundred fifty thousand warm knitted articles, with fifty sweaters and fifty mufflers and wristlets or socks per chapter. Knitting committee contact names listed and yarn, needles, and instructions available at Red Cross HQ in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Grayson Murphy
Europe
Murphy
Switzerland
France
America
S. J. Hicks
Wm. Reese
Dora Greene
Comanche
Payne and Edwards Ship 30,000 Lb Melon Car to San Angelo
J B Payne and G D Edwards loaded and shipped a car containing 30 000 pounds of Tom Watson melons to San Angelo. The fruit came from a three acre patch owned by Payne and Edwards, with 17000 pounds supplied by Edwards and 13000 by Payne, averaging 31 pounds per melon. Payne, a pioneer in Comanche county melon shipping, notes a 52 pound exemplar, and says the 31 pound average beats earlier expectations as profitable fruit.
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J. B. Payne
G. D. Edwards
San Angelo
Mr. Payne
Mr. Edwards
Payne
Comanche County
Tom Watson
Special Election Results on Constitution Amendment
Results from the August 21 special election show Comanche No 1 voting 26 for and 21 against the amendment. Comanche No 2 reports 54 for and 24 against. De Leon votes 1 for and 21 against. Sida records 1 for and 1% against.
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Comanche No. 1
Comanche No. 2
de Leon
Sida
Comanche Lawyers Provide Free Draft Aid to Men
Comanche lawyers offered free legal advice and filled out draft forms for drafted men during a five day examination. Newspapers, physicians, and other agencies supported the effort, with lawyers on a ten hour day schedule to handle the workload.
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National Army
Gov't
Prominent Speakers Set for Comanche Institute
County Superintendent Mrs J E Deely reports invitations accepted from several noted speakers to address the Comanche County Institute. Expected speakers include Mr B E Davis from the State Department of Education on September 5, Mrs Barrett from the State Department of Agriculture on September 6, and Mr McKnight from A M College on September 7.
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J. E. Deely
Comanche County Institute
Institute
B E. Davis
State Deppiness of Education
Barrett
State Department of Agriculture
McKnight
A. & M. College
Comanche County Sees All Exemption Calls Report
Comanche county reports every man summoned for Exemption Board examination complied. A few absentees had moved to other boards or already joined the army or navy. The county prides itself on total obligation fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Exemption Board
Mass Meeting Called by J A Tannehill August 25
Circular from J A Tannehill calls four masses to meet at 12 o clock on Saturday August 25 at Comanche cadcu lar. The notice is signed by J A Tannehill and mentions Atwood Bros furniture.
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J.A. Tannehill
Comanche
J. A. Tannehill
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Houghton
Masonic Temple
John M. Roberson
If. H. Ladd
Mercer Creek
Brooks
Mercers Gap
Soda Springs
Oak Grove
Hicks Corner
Briar Grove
Indian Mountains
Cross Roads
Mountin Valley
Macksville
Newburg
Buffalo
Gum Springs
Jacksonville
Pleasant Valley
Democrat Aneeenn
Energymeee
Harmony
Midway
St. Joe
Holcomb
Live Oak
Mt. Pleasant
Cotton Grove
Wenn Renee Ninevah
Lamkin
Willow Branch
Arbor Springs
Armstrong
Ville
Hog Creek
Shiloh
Wilson Aces Seger Ame Aero Vandyke
Downing
Beattie
Theney
Sipe Springs
Sidney W
Proctor
Hasseata Aeeana
A. S. Bond
Comanche St Pee Iree
Atwood Bros
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