De Leon Area Notes Highlight Refinery Visit and High School Play
Paul M. Pope of De Leon Pipe Line & Refining Corp visited De Leon to inspect the refinery for the first time, expressing pleasure with plant work. The De Leon Bear-Kittens defeated Desdemona 23 to 0 in a football game as Ralph Bender led the Bearcats at quarterback. Peanuts arrived in town for sale but many were not yet dry, with shelling at a part time mill. Editor J W Cockrill and F W Townsend attended the De Leon Clifton game Saturday, showing strong football interest.
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de Leon
J. W. Cockrill
German Progress
de Leon- Clifton
F. W. Townsend
Stephenville Farmers Rally For Library Campaign
In Stephenville the Twenty Century Club plans a drive to raise funds for a community library building. The campaign aims to serve all citizens, not just members, with a facility suited to the town’s needs. Turkey prices are down this year but farmers are urged to keep diverse crops going.
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Stephenville
the Tribune
Century Club
Stephenille
Enugh
Erath
Dublin Businessmen Meet to Boost Town Cooperation
W H Neel died at his North Patrick street home Friday morning November 24 1925 after a pneumonia illness He was born 1860 near Lamkin Texas and aged 63 He is survived by his wife two sons Guy Dublin Royal Lorenzo and Mrs E J Roberson Brownwood A Dublin Lions luncheon discussed closer town business cooperation with a committee D L Harris J W Johnson John Albright Ben Whiteheal Wright Morrow to devise boosting plans
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Dublin
The
Progress
W. H. Neel
North Patrick Street
Neel
Mr. Neel
Lamkin
Texas
Maud Weaver
Stephenville
Guy
Royal of Lorenzo
E. J. Roberson
Brownwood
Lions
D. L. Harris
J. W. Johnson
John Albright
Ben Whiteheal
Wright Morrow
Fires burn Ford after gasoline spill near Carbon and Eastland
Roscoe Smith and Miss Rowsey were returning to Carbon when the car ran out of gas. A passing vehicle spilled a bucket of liquid into the tank and the car exploded and caught fire. The report mentions regional events including a soccer scoreless tie between a German team and Comanche and updates on local school district bands and improvements at Blackwell Sanitarium.
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Roscoe Smith
Carbon
Eastland
Miss Rowsey
Ranger
Comanche
Blackwell Sanitarium
W. A. O'Neal
First National Bank
Local Thanksgiving Socials and Visits Across Fort Worth and Comanche
Local residents gathered for Thanksgiving events and visits. Notable attendees included Mrs. J. W. Robinson and Mrs. L. F. McClellan with Harry Lauder in Fort Worth. Families like Neel and West spent the holiday in Comanche, and Rev. M Boiles and family received a parishions’ pounding.
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the Tribune
J. W. Robinson
L. F. McClellan
Fort Worth
Harry Lauder
George RK
Neel
Meridian Junior College
M. Boiles
Edwin Palmer
Dallas
Palmer
Music Teachers Association
J. R. Morris
Comanche
Jerome McCarty
Snyder
Kemp
R. EB. Huling
Emhouse
Lucile Woolley
John ‘Tarleton
Stephenville
Clara Sue Williamson
J. L. Owens
State Teachers Association
Rev J F Clark Assigned To De Leon Methodist Circuit
Free Press notes Rev J F Clark longtime pastor of Tolar Methodist Church has been assigned by the conference to lead the De Leon Methodist circuit. Clark his wife and son recently arrived and are at the circuit parsonage awaiting duties.
Bal lard's Snow Liniment Promoted for Ailments
To relieve rheumatism sprains lame back and pleurisy Bal lard's Snow Liniment is a remedy of proven merit. It is powerful and penetrating and sold in three sizes 50c 60c and $1.20 per bottle by 8 P Smith.
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Ballard
8. P. Smith
Old Time Citizen Patterson Dies After Illness
The De Leon Free Press notes the death of Uncle Joe Patterson at 2 37 pm last Friday November 23 1923 in De Leon Texas. He was 75 years old and had lived in the De Leon section twenty seven years working as a farmer with a respected community presence. He came from Mississippi with a large family including three sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held at the De Leon cemetery with Rev W T Hamer officiating as mourners gathered to honor a man described as upright and devout.
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de Leon
Uncle Joe
Texas
Mississippi
Joe
W. T. Hamer
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy that penetrates to the bone for rheumatism. It lists three bottle sizes 80c 60c and 1.20 and notes availability from 8 P. Smith.
Coughs and Colds Warned This Winter Season
The notice urges readers to prepare for common winter illnesses by using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at the first sign of a cough or cold. It promotes genuine Foley's product sold everywhere as a preventative measure.
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Roleys
Foley's
Fountain Pens Offered At 1.50 And 2 Dollars
Rk. W. H. Hamilton advertises fountain pens in stock from the oldest pen makers in the country. Prices are 1.50 and 2 dollars with a guarantee. Located on the north side square.
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Rk. W. H. Hamilton
North Side Square
Sheriff Sale Notices in Comanche County Texas 1928
Public sale of oil leasehold estate and accessories described as 20 acres in Sec 2B 8S & F Sur in Comanche County. Includes 10 wells, tanks, engines, piping, and a dwelling. Sale set for January 7 1924 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Comanche County courthouse.
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District Court
Comanche County
J. H. Reese
J. H. Boyd
Acme Production Corporation
Craven Oil & Refining Company
I. L. F. Marshall
Texas
Lews
Said County
Cert
Copperas Creek
Leon River
Comanche
E. H. Rauhut
S. E
S. W
N. W
Mills Bennett
N. E
Craven Oil & Refining Compay
Court House
L. F. Marshall
Tex
Sheriff Sale Notice in Comanche County Case 6727
By order of sale issued December 4 1923 in the J G Putman guardian of Mrs Mattie Vutman versus W D Martin Roscoe Reeves and J A Smith case No 6727 the sheriff will sell for cash within the courthouse limits I will proceed with the sale as directed by law
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Tenas
Comanche
District Court
Comanche County
J. G. Putman
Mattie Vutman
W. D. Martin
Roscoe Reeves
J. A. Smith
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim
An advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine for nasal catarrh and frequent colds. It promotes a locally applied ointment and a blood-acting tonic to build up the system and reduce susceptibility. The product is sold by druggists and marketed by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio for over 49 years.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Sheriff Sale Notice of Comanche County Land Parcel
On the first Tuesday in January 1924 at the courthouse door in Comanche, Texas, a 52 acre tract in N W 1 4 of section 46, block 2 H T C R R land, certificate 26/1422, is sold to satisfy a $1053.53 judgment in favor of J G Putman guardian for Mrs Mattie Putman. W D Martin, Roscoe Reeves and J A Smith listed as property owners. Sale date and sheriff’s action dated December 6, 1923.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Texas
N. W
N. E
8. W
W. D. Martin
Roscoe Reeves
J. A. Smith
J. G. Putman
Mattie Putman
A. D
L. F. Marshall
Comanche Represented at Simmons Homecoming
Simmons College at Abilene hosted a large Thanksgiving Day homecoming with a football game against Howard Payne and a Friday banquet. Comanche was represented by Miss Katherine and J. G. Kearby, while Miss Callie Rose Maddox attended with the Howard Payne pep squad.
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Simmons College
Abilene
Simmons
Howard Payne
Comanche
Katherine
J. G. Kearby
Callie Rose Maddox
Many Comancheans Experience Airplane Rides
A pair of visiting airplanes drew a large Thursday crowd at the Comanche landing grounds attracting much attention despite the quiet turkey day. Flights cost $2 per trip and drew a line of eager riders including Mrs. Will Dupuy and son Mrs. Margery tyrd and Misses Jeffie Thomas Alma Atwood and Zora Layne.
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Comanche
Will Dupuy
Margery Tyrd
Jeffie Thomas
Alma Atwood
Zora Layne
Texas Cotton Crop Up From Last Year in Census Report
Census bureau reports Texas cotton ginned before November 14 at 3 700 714 bales, up from 2 961 544 last year. Comanche and surrounding counties show 1923 figures ranging from 6 738 to 30 488 bales, with several county totals noted. Distress after eating attributed to bad digestion. Herbine advertised as digestive aid, 60 cents, S. P. Smith dealer.
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Texas
Bureau of the Census
Washington
Comanche
Hweke
Coleman
Matt Ged
Eastland
Rincua
Acubse Cendemra Tere Seioueees
Hamilton
Notice to hunters on private pastures
Public notice from C V Bryson prohibits hunting and wood hauling on his pastures or those he controls without a written contract. Violators will be prosecuted.
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C. V. Bryson
Liquid Borozone touted for rapid wound healing
Modern discovery claims rapid healing of flesh wounds burns and sores with Liquid Borozone a clear colorless liquid priced 30c 60c and 1.20 sold by S. S. Smith.
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P. Smith
Foley ads offer money, remedies, and samples
An old advertisement promises a ten cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, plus free sample packages of Foley Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Readers are urged to send ten cents and their details to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive the items.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Av
Chicago
Foley
Four-room North Fort Worth cottage with good rental appeal
J. R. Eanes & Co. offers to buy a debt-free cottage in North Fort Worth with strong rental potential and clear title. A cash payment is possible for a well located small farm or a well improved farm offered for sale. The goal is an attractive investment price.
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North Fort Worth
J. R. Eanes & Co
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State OF Texas
Thedford’s
Liver Medicine
Census Bureau
Relitex
R. W. H. Hamilton
Optometrist
C. W. Williams
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