Exhibits Show Prize Winners From Comanche County Gardens
Local farmers and gardeners display a wide range of produce at the Y M E L exhibit. Joe Tannehill offers five plum varieties. J M Grigsby shows crab apples plums and large peaches. A B Guthrie presents plums. Adam Sliger Jr. features onions. J W Neal notes onions though some spoilage. Other exhibitors include A S Harris corn barley wheat bearded barley yellow maize and beardless varieties.
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Comanche County
Adam Sliger Jr
Comanche
J. W. Neal
Mr. Neal
Mr. Harris
Ue Laney
Prem
A.S. Harris
R. L. Eaton
Bob Edwards
Eaton and
Knutson
Cal Fritts
J. W. Cunningham
W. Cunningham
Sid
J. B. Edwards
C. A. Greene
Mr. Martindale
Prentice
Sam Lanford
J. W. Dabney
Oscar Callaway
Mr. Callaway
Dillard & Clark
Texas
A. P. Mercer
C. B. Williams
R. E. Harris
Y M B L Raises Funds for Buckner Orphans Home
The Y M B L led a street collection for typhoid sufferers at Buckner Orphans Home raising 85.75 dollars in the afternoon with 42 dollars from the local Baptist church and 50 dollars from Baptist girls. The effort drew praise for the cheerful response of donors and Mr Harris.
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Harris
E. W. Harris
Jno
D. Waring
Buckner Orphan’s Home
Mr. Harris
Central Christian Church Selects Rev. H. Austin as Minister
The Central Christian congregation endorsed the official board’s recommendation to call Rev. H. H. Austin of Memphis Texas as minister. He will begin about September first. Dr. Lockhart makes his last visit next Sunday and will continue teaching at Texas Christian University and preaching in nearby points. Everyone is invited to attend Sunday services.
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Central Christian Church
Central Christian Congregation
H. Austin
Memphis
Texas
Bro
Austin
Lockhart
Comanche
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Plans for Hasse Road Nears Completion
The county plans a new road from Indian Creek Road in front of Robersonville church past the Redwine place to past the old McDonald place, shortening distance and reducing cost. Lands are secured and fencing ready. officials expect a first class result and reduced maintenance.
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Dublin
Indian Creek
Robersonville Church
Redwine Place
McDonald Place
Hasse
City Marshall Resigns Ahead of Sept 1
A. F. Blue, City Marshall, announces his resignation effective Sept 1, following council dissatisfaction with his work. He notes that council discharged him as fire marshal and that without the salary of the office he cannot stay. He was the first elected city marshal in years. It is unclear whether a successor will be elected or appointed.
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A. F. Blue
City Marshall
City
Street Work Begins in Comanche Survey Crew at Base
Street work begins with surveying Monday and staking and level taking by Engineer Lumsden's crew. Grading will follow after a delay, giving Comanche an air of prosperity.
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Lumsden
Comanche
Brady-Made Features on Island Sacrifice and Redemption
A stern Morals Committee head bans his daughter for taking her sister's disgraceful place on a distant island with a traveling salesman. In the city she marries a wealthy but unworthy husband, only to be saved by the salesman, now prospering as a merchant, who helps her find true love and happiness.
Fall dress goods sale at Slider and Lacy
Advertisement notes new fall dress goods in stock at Slider and Lacy with a complete selection and emphasis on new items available for immediate purchase.
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Slider & Lacy
Slider & Lacy’s
Cotton Belt officials visit Comanche on inspection trip
A special train carried Cotton Belt Ry officials and their clerks on a one hour visit to Comanche for an inspection of the road. The party included J. M. Herbert J. W. Everman C. W. Nelson W. R. Beattie J. F. Lehane J. P. Park J. S. Perry W. M. Quinn and others, all from St. Louis Tyler and Dallas. The visit marked the first trip of the newly elected officers.
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Cotton Belt Ry
Comanche
J. M. Herbert
St. Louis
C. W. Nelson
J. W. Everman
Tyler
Texas
Hi. D. Earl
Mt. Pleasant
C. Johnson
C. D. Purdon
W. R. Beattie
J. F. Lehane
Texas Lines
J.P. Park
R. D. Cobb
Tex
Er. B. Perkins
Dallas
W. J. Miller
J. W. Kilfoyle
Locomotive Power
J.C. Brown
A. R. Edson
Hamilton
J. S. Perry
W. M. Quinn
Banks Likely to Finance Importation of Cows
A local bank plans to finance the importation of blooded milk cows to boost dairy sales. The aim is to ship in a carload of choice cows and sell to responsible parties on time. In this county a 3 gal day is a good cow, 4 gal is extra good, and six gal is common in dairy states.
E H Lowe Dies Quietly At Comanche After Long Illness
Edwin Hughes Lowe born June 27 1846 in Murfreesboro Tennessee moved to Texas in 1853. He served in the Confederate army, married Mary Egbert in 1869, and settled north of Comanche in 1895. A Methodist steward for 25 years, he died August 19 at his home and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery.
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E. H. Lowe
Comanche
Edwin Hughes Lowe
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Texas
Cherokee County
Mary Egbert
Colon Lowe
Ina Griffin
Oakwood Cemetery
Revival Brings 16 Conversions at Newbury Meeting
The Newbury Baptist gathering yielded strong spiritual power with 16 conversions and 12 new church members. Pastor Geo A Curlee and the congregation rejoiced as Dr I N Campbell of Junction promoted the Baptist Standard, securing 30 subscriptions. The church reports a yearly yield of about 3500 for all purposes and a net membership increase of 41. The Comanche Baptist Association meets Gustine next Wednesday, with baptism planned after Sunday service.
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Newbury
Paestor
Comanche Baptist Association
Gustine
Geo, A. Curlee
Storm Sweeps Del Rio Report From Mrs Natt Holman
A Del Rio letter describes a fierce hurricane with heavy impact on the town. Soldiers tents were wrecked and national guardsmen frightened, nearly fleeing back to their home states. Lighter houses and trees were torn up and other damage occurred.
Harness shop Kilpatrick & Son praised for good harness
Kilpatrick and Son harness shop is named as the place to turn for quality harnesses, trusted by customers seeking durable leather gear and reliable service.
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Kilpatrick & Son
Hosiery Ad Says Wearers Seek Quality
Mrs W H Thadberg endorses World Star Hosiery and Underwear with a catchy call to buy the product. The brief ad emphasizes comfort and durability for everyday wear.
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W. H. Thadberg
Local Paints Offered At Greatly Reduced Prices
A small listing notes odds and ends in paints and varnishes offered at greatly reduced prices. The brief item highlights discounted household colors and finishes with a call to act quickly before stock runs out.
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Kilpatrick & Son
Kilpatrick and Son's Feature Crude or Beaumont Oil
Kilpatrick and Son's lists crude or Beaumont oil offerings. Local merchants advertise available grades and prices for buyers in the pages.
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Beaumont Oil
Killpatrick & Son's
A M Extension Agent Demonstrates Meat Canning Method
Mr. Lunn of the A M Extension department lectures in Briar Grove on a meat canning method that preserves natural flavor indefinitely. He fried, canned, and steam sealed beef portions, claiming consistent taste and no loss, with potential savings in waste and labor for Texas residents.
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Lunn
Extension Department
A. & M. College
Texas
Briar Grove
Christian Church Undergoes Interior Remodeling
Central Christian church receives overhaul this week with new interior paper and decorations. Mrs. A. M. Carwile remodels her home near the high school and adds to it.
Teachers Notice for County Institute
Help needed to supervise four or more teachers during the county institute. Good rooms and plenty to eat provided. Apply to A. S. Harris, office in rear First National Bank, 11.
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A. S. Harris
First National Bank
Blue Bonnets Meet at Laura Harris Place
The Blue Bonnets held a gathering at Laura Harris' place with a roll call and minutes read. Attendees sewed together and shared watermelon refreshments and everyone enjoyed the event.
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Laura Harris
Primary Senate Returns Sought by Texas Election Bureau
Election officers are asked to phone in primary Senate returns after counting on Saturday night August 26. Correspondent 8 C Findley of the Texas Election Bureau issues the request for prompt reporting at the reporter's expense.
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United States
8. C. Findley
Texas Election Bureau
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Joe Tannehill
Tannehill
J. M. Grigsby
Mr. Griggsby
A. B. Guthrie
A. P. Perry
Mr. Perry
Whit Levisay
D. O. Reese
Buckner Orphans’ Home
Hasse Road
Marshall
Cotton Belt
Baptist News Notes
del Rio
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