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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1949
Page
17
Mrs Earl Hodges underwent a major operation Monday at Gorman hospital. Relatives report she is doing nicely and will be glad to hear from friends at Rom 203 Blackwell Hospital Gorman. Radio batteries advertised at 5.95 in service drug appliance dept.
A compact portrait recalls Isaac C. Parker the fort Smith judge known as the hanging judge. He presided over Indian Territory for 21 years delivering stern sentences and witnessing mass hangings that drew large crowds. Henry Starr challenged him in court, earning Parker a fierce reputation for duty and severity. Parker died soon after leaving the bench.
Courthouse records note transfers of land in Sipe Springs Comanche De Leon Gustine and Gustine area. R A Foster and Grace B transfer to N L Leonard for 2000 dollars. I W Carr and Josie transfer to T J Coan for 149 acres valued at 3100 dollars. Travis Durham and Gladyce to C C Shankle for part of Block 17 Comanche at 4500 dollars. Nina Weaver and Hollis Weaver to J C Matthews and Ernie for 11 acres valued 1450 dollars. D W Huddleston and wife to E F Hampton for Lot 8 and half Lot 9 Block 6 De Leon at 1500 dollars. O L Freeman and wife to Allen Hitt for Lot 5 Block 1 Gustine at 1900 dollars.
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