Oil boom shifts near Sipe Springs and May area
The Hoffer Oil Company reports a well on the Frank Kirk farm northeast of Springs beginning to produce after a gas-prone shot at 2700 feet, estimated 25 to 100 barrels daily. New tests near Sipe Springs and May involve J W Edwards Oil and partners on untested acreage to evaluate a Blair structure.
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Hoffer Oil Company
Frank Kirk
Springs
Haile
J. W. Edwards Oil Company
Sipe Springs
May
Geo. A. Shyrock
Blair Well
Milk cows shipped to Comanche from East Texas
Thirty four Jersey milk cows, some registered, were shipped into Comanche Wednesday night by Dr. I. M. Cochran and D. J. Brightman who traveled to Tyler, Lindale and other East Texas points earlier in the week to select them. The pair plan to offer the cows for sale to local farmers and dairymen.
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Jersey
Comanche
Bishop Lowry Exhibits Unusual Double Egg Phenomenon
On Wednesday Bishop Lowry showcased a freak hen egg nearly turkey size that when broken yielded a smaller egg with a proper shell inside. The remarkable find drew attention as the outer shell contained a second complete egg rather than a yolk or other contents.
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Bishop Lowry
Stewart Seeks Comanche County Judge Seat
H. L. Stewart announces candidacy for county judge in Comanche County. He cites a disputed primary count from four years ago, requesting voter consideration and support after previously not contesting. He notes no prior holding of office.
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Comanche County
H. L. Stewart
J C Barrett Killed In Big Springs Accident
J C Barrett longtime Fleming resident was killed Thursday January 26 when a load of telephone poles slid from a flat car and crushed him as workers removed the supports. He leaves a wife three children a mother two sisters and a sister in Ellis County. Burial was at Big Springs Friday.
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J. B. Barrett
Fleming
Big Springs
Mr. Barrett
Neely Barrett
Comanche
Fred McCurdy
Ellis County
February 10 Deadline for Free Pecans on Bills
The notice from Durham Brothers warns that January bills paid by February 10 receive free pecans. Bills paid after the 10th of each month do not qualify. Check your calendar for the offer and deadlines.
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Durham Brothers
Womans Crossword Prize Winners Named in Chief Contest
Mrs Henry McCain of Comanche won first prize five dollars in the Chief crossword contest. Mrs R A McCulley of Comanche took second for three dollars, Mrs M Coleman of Comanche won third with a year’s subscription, J R Rice of De Leon fourth for one dollar, and Miss Ruth Howell of Gustine fifth for one premium. Answers flooded in from Comanche County and beyond as the puzzle reappeared with the solution.
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Henry McCain
Comanche
R. A. McCulley
M. Coleman
J. R. Rice
de Leon
Ruth Howell
Gustine
Comanche County
Fort Worth
Pioneer
Palace Filling Station Changes Hands
John Boswell, previously half owner, bought the remaining share from Ernest Tate last week and now controls the Palace Filling Station. Tate has joined West Texas Peanut Company and is traveling for them.
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John Boswell
The
Palace Filling Station
Ernest Tate
Mr. Tate
West Texas Peanut Company
Gustine High Presents Play Civil Service at Auditorium
Gustine High School showcased a three act play titled Civil Service in the school auditorium last Saturday evening. A large audience witnessed the performance and proceeds will benefit school athletics, according to Superintendent Lanthrip.
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Gustine High School
Civil Service
Lanthrip
Stewart and Tatum Buy Midget Cafe
Stewart and Tatum purchased the Midget Cafe from Mal Kemp and assumed charge Monday. Mr and Mrs Kemp will move to Haskell to run a restaurant there.
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Joe Bailey Stewart
J. B. Tatum
Mal Kemp
Mrs. Kemp
Haskell
Class To Give Negro Ministers Original Play
The Wesley Bible Class presents an original play titled Last Day of School at Hickory Holler at the High School Auditorium Friday night February 10.
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Wesley Bible Class
Hickory Holler
Comanche City Schools Set Special Visitation Dates
The Comanche City Schools announce February 14 15 and 16 as special visitation days for Grammar Ward and High schools. Superintendent W G Barrett invites all parents to visit and learn about the school system.
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Comanche City
Ward School
W. G. Barrett
Baptist Board to Meet Saturday in Comanche
The executive Board of the Comanche County Baptist Association will meet at the Baptist Church in Comanche Saturday at 2 oclock. All members are urged to be present. W A Thornton Missionary.
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Baptist Board
The
Comanche County Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Comanche
W. A. Thornton
Logal Fair plans set for Heart of Texas events
Comanche County Farmers Fair dates are October 4 to 6. Judge R A Luker and Marshall Caraway helped form a Heart of Texas Fair Association in Brownwood and outlined a county fair circuit with top carnival companies. District fairs are scheduled for Goldthwaite July 19 20 21 Bertram July 26 27 28 Dublin August 5 6 7 Brownwood August 12 18 14 15 Stephenville August 19 20 21 23. Durham Bros offer hardware deals.
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Comanche County
R. A. Luker
Marshall Caraway
Brownwood
Heart of Texas Fair Association
Filton Burks
Goldthwaite
Bertram
Stampassas
San Saba
Hamilton
Dublin
Stephenville
Hardware Stack Recalled From Market Over Safety Questions
Local distributors halted a batch of consumer hardware amid safety concerns. Regulators review production records and laboratories test remaining stock to determine if any units pose a risk to users. Suppliers pledge refunds or replacements to affected customers.
National Boy Scout Anniversary Week Observed
The 18th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America is next Wednesday February 8 1910. National Anniversary Week runs February 8 with a program for Scouts nationwide to recommit to the Oath and Law. Troop 1 Comanche plans Home Day School Day Anniversary Day and other activities led by Scout master Noel P Wilkinson.
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Boy Scouts of
Amerca
District of Columbia
America
National Council
Troop 1
Comanche
Noel P. Wilkinson
Receipt relic from 1874 Postmaster Comanche
Alph Garner filed a relic receipt dated March 21 1874 issued by N Yarbrough then Postmaster at Comanche to J P Cook for registered letter No 21 mailed to Jack Dance Bracenville Tennessee. The tablet paper receipt remains clear and perfectly preserved.
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Alph Garner
N. Yarbrough
Comanche
J. P. Cook
Jack Dance
Bracenville
Tenn
McCampbell Declares Candidacy for Comanche County Judge
Bob McCampbell announces his bid for the office of county judge in Comanche County subject to the Democratic primary in July. He previously served as county attorney from 1916 to 1920, later practiced law in Comanche, and has served as city attorney. He ran for county judge in 1924 and reached the runoff and is UT Law School graduate.
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Bob McCampbell
Comanche County
McCampbell
Comanche
University of Texas Law School
County Polls Rise as Tax Office Reports Inquiries
With 140 unopened letters and two poll tax receipts among them the county tax collector tallies 4705 polls issued by January 31 up 195 from 1927. With mail receipts counted, paid polls should reach 4900 and exemptions push voting power near 5500. Auto licenses total 3087 with 212 trucks and 2835 cars issued so far this Thursday morning, fewer than last year as many owners have not yet licensed.
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Tax Collectors Office
Poll Taxes Collect Receipts Hit 268 This Year
Women are exempt from city poll taxes this year. City Collectors office reports 268 poll tax receipts issued, compared with 351 assessed last year, reflecting the vacancy in payments.
Plays at Blanket School Auditorium Feb 4 by Baptist youths
The young people of the Baptist Church of Mercers present the play Am I Intruding under Blanket High School Student Body auspices. Performance scheduled for Saturday February 4 at the Blanket School Auditorium.
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the Baptist Church of
Mercers
Gap
Blanket School
Blanket High School
Bank Robbery At Mullin Ends In Escape Toward Zephyr
At 2 30 p m Wednesday bandits robbed the Mullin bank of 1765 in cash and fled in a Chrysler Roadster toward Zephyr. Cashier R H Patterson Assistant Cashier Miss Burkett and three customers were inside when the pair of robbers forced compliance and escaped after locking the vault. Authorities found the abandoned car near Mercers Gap and lost the trail toward Zephyr.
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Mullin
Crysler
Zephyr
R. H. Patterson
Miss Burkett
J. A. Childers
Marvin Templer
Walter Plummer
Patterson
Frownwood
Comanche
Gchrysler
Mercers Gap
Plow shares and sweeps in all sizes at Durham Bros
Durham Bros showcases a wide range of plow shares and sweeping tools in every size. The display emphasizes compatibility with multiple tractor models and farming needs.
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Durham Bros
Am I Intradine? Mercer Church Benefit Play Sat Night
The Mercer Gan RBantict Church hosted a benefit play titled Am I Intradine last Saturday. Cast included Mrs Hastings Jewell Garmichael Blair Woaver Cecil Clark Barneat Rathburn Janes Secretary Clifton Gleaton Maiory Vare Merle Weston Dickie Waldran Melvin Gore Mona Joe Dabney Horace Vare Violet Vare Mrs Grady McKinzie Peter Grady Mee Kinzie Dora Loren e Weston Gerald Mavs Jerry Jane Vares niece Mrs Melvin Gore We will have the most complete stocks of hardware Durham Bros Sorry for the garbled names and some fragments in the read.
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I Irtradine
Mercer Gan Rbantict
Mrs. Hastings
Jewell Garmichael
Blair Woaver
Cecil Clark
Barneat Rathburn
Janes
Clifton Gleaton
Maiory Vare
Merle Weston
Dickie Waldran
Melvin Gore Mona
Joe Dabney
Horace Vare
Herbert Brown
Violet Vare
Grady McKinzie
Peter
Grady MeeKinzie
Dora
Lorene Weston
Gerald Mavs
Jerry
Sage Creek
Jack
Jane
Vares
Melvin Gore
Fritts Celebrate Golden Wedding at Comanche Farm
Mr and Mrs J C Fritts marked their 50th wedding anniversary at their Comanche county home on January 17 1928. They wed January 17 1878 and have eleven children nine living Mrs A L Colcleasure Mrs Lara Taylor W J Fritts Mrs T R Randell Mrs J G Stark Mrs John Hemmond H L Fritts C C Fritts and Mrs Judge Hanson all in Comanche county. A large gathering attended with relatives and friends a noon dinner and a cake with fifty candles. The day featured stories of early days and well wishers hoped for many more years of happiness.
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J. C. Fritts
Comanche
John Fritts
Margarette Emily McGuire
A. L. Colcleasure
Lara Taylor
W. J. Fritts
T. R. Randell
J. G. Stark
John Hem
Uncle John
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J. C. Barrett
Majestic Theatre
Fred Wells
Richard Dix
Nevada
Tim McCoy
the Frontiersman
Lyric Theatre
Kward
Gustine High
Stewart and
Tatum
Logal Fair
Heart OF Texas Fair
MC Campbell
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