Montgomery Car Theft Repeats. Nighttime Elopement of Jizzie
J. A. Montgomery wakes to find his Ford missing again after a night of theft. The car was driven from the rear garage door, later found stuck in a mud hole two miles west of Hal with little gas. Neighbors heard a car crank but assumed engine trouble. A previous theft six months earlier saw Bernard Childs steal Montgomery’s car and recover it after a few days. A second loss includes Montgomery’s overcoat left in the car.
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J. A. Montgomery
Jizzie
Mr. Montgomery
Haland
Brownwood
Dublin
Theiver
Fry
Montgomery
Harris
Montemery
Bernard Childs
Dublinad
Return of Comanche County's Overseas Soldiers
A large group of local servicemen mustered out at Camp Bowie have returned home from coast artillery service in California. Names include Chuck Pitts Tom Douglas Amos Tyson Mark Stephens Ollie Lassiter Murray Loudermilk Leon Rice Walter Chapman Henry Gibbs Ed Burt and Robert Carwile. The community celebrates their safe arrival and pride in their service against Germany.
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Camp Bowie
California
Coast Artillery
Chuck Pitts
Tom Douglas
Amos and
Jacob Tyson
Mark Stephens
Ollie Lassitter
Murray Loudermilk
Leon Rice
Walter Chapman
Henry Gibbs
Ed Burt
Robert Carwile
Comanche County
Burglary Strikes Hewet Grocery Mill On North Main
Last Monday night W H Hewet owner of the North Main Street grocery store and mill reported a burglary. The rear window was pried loose to gain entry and flour canned goods and meat valued around 1000 dollars were stolen. Val Preston, a nearby restaurant operator, saw a suspicious person and noted the offender likely returned to finish the theft. A sack of flour and other pantry items were missing.
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W. H. Hewet
North Main Street
Hewet
Val Preston
Burks Mercantile Incorporated Forms New Company
The Burks Mercantile Company completed incorporation this week with $25,000 fully paid capital. Officers are HH Burks president John Cunningham vice president and A B Queen secretary treasurer. The firm will operate a general dry goods business in their square building.
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Burks Mercantile Company
HH. Burks
John Cunningham
A. B. Queen
Burks Mercantle Company
Comanche
Who Will Second Uncle Clayte Carnes Move
Uncle Clayte Carnes who built Round Mountain and dug Indian Creek seeks to move the Confederate monument from the cemetery to the courthouse lawn for daily public viewing. The call invites others to seconds his plan.
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Clayte Carnes
Uncle Clayte Carnes
Round Mountain
Indian Creek
Uncle Clayte
Refinery Proposal Prompts Comanche Backing Efforts
Calvin Rosser and associates plan to build a refinery in Comanche and Rosser, a veteran refinery man who owns one in Brownwood, will visit soon. He views Comanche as the logical site and seeks local encouragement to proceed, saying a refinery would attract more people than any oil venture and urging citizens not to miss the chance.
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Calvin Rosser
Comanche
Mr. Rosser
Brownwood
Rosser
Thomas and Moody Buy Collins Market
Walter Thomas and Joe Moody completed a purchase of the T. J. Collins market on the south side of the square. The new firm, Thomas & Moody, will operate the business themselves with up-to-date services, continuing the level of patron support Thomas has long provided.
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Walter Thomas
Joe Moody
T. J. Collins
Thomas
Collins
Mr. Moody
Thomas & Moody
Scott Woodward Resigns From State Senate Seat
State Senator Scott Woodward resigns from the district that includes Comanche after two years in office. An election is ordered for February 26 to fill the vacancy, with Woodward elected in 1916 and his term ending in 1920. The winner will serve the balance of that term.
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Scott Woodward
Comanche
Woodward
Folding bed shapes Avio design by Ferrell Furniture
The Avio bed by G. H. Ferrell Furniture Hospital showcases a folding bed that blends practical use with elegant form. The new design emphasizes accessible transformation from seating to sleeping, appealing to small spaces and modern rooms.
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Avio
G. H. Ferrell Furniture Hospital
Mack Taylor Announces for State Senator
Mack Taylor a Brath county representative announces his candidacy for the State Senate to fill the unexpired term of Scott Woodward with the vacancy election scheduled for February 26. Taylor is a Stephenville lawyer with five years in practice and won his current seat by about 1700 votes. He is described as a gentleman and capable legal officer.
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Mack Taylor
Brath County
Scott Woodward
Taylor
Stephenville
Comanche to Welcome New Jewelry Store
J. J. Sechellberg of Marshall will move to Comanche this week and open a complete jewelry store on the west side of the square in the F. and M. bank building. He plans a large exclusive stock and will also operate a full optical business. The community extends a welcome to Mr. Sechellberg and his family.
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J. J. Sechellberg
Marshall
Comanche
F. & M. Bank
Sechellberg
Sehhellberg
New Attorney Locates Here In Comanche
W H Garrett formerly of Stephenville and Santa Anna opens a law office this week in the oil exchange at the Masonic Temple in Comanche He has ten years and five years of practice in Stephenville and Santa Anna respectively and will move his family to Comanche soon.
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W. H. Garrett
Santa Anna
Stephnnville
Comanche
Masonic Temple
Garret
Stephenville
Garrett
Farmers Store Sees Potato Prices Drop as Seed Potatoes Sell
Shoppers flock to the Farmers Store to buy seed potatoes and enjoy cheaper potatoes for household meals. Local vendors report steady demand as prices fall and stock remains steady through the week.
Duke field thrives with new wells and expanding prospects
This week in the Duke field reports two new wells and several promising developments. The Payne well near Duke shows a heavy gas flow of forty to fifty million cubic feet daily with potential oil production as gas pressure declines. Eppler at Eastland county offers light oil flow and may open a new pool near Gorman, while Leon Valley Haynes No 1 draws local investor interest with shares trading high and steady production estimates. The Magnolia Woodward offset and nearby Haynes indicate continued southward extension of the Duke field, with Downing nearing oil sands and Luckey progressing toward deeper drilling.
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Duke
Payne
Gorman
Eastland County
Gormany
Leon Valley
Haynes No. 1
Kenyon
Haynes
Woodward
Downing
Sunday Sermon Draws Churchgoers With Graphic Wealth Parable
A Methodist church open on Sunday featured a sermon by the pastor who contrasted a country hoarding wealth with another that sent its riches to future generations through great men. The description pleased the attendees and was reported with praise by the Reporter.
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Methodist
Second Gas Vein Encountered in the Goss No. 1
On Wednesday at ten p m a second gas vein was struck in the Goss Well No 1 near Sipe Springs. The well shut down awaiting headquarters instructions as officials head to the site. The second vein appears stronger than the first and now yields more than double the gas before.
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Goss
Sipe Springs
Comanche County
Tippett to Set 10 Inch Casing This Week
The Tippett well nears oil sands as Mr Tippett plans to set 10 inch casing in the last days of the week. He believes the well sits on a well defined structure paralleling the Leon and traversing tributaries. His confidence remains high as the dig deepens and oil men admire the progress.
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Tippett
Leon
Red Cross Seeks Garments for Europe Aid Effort
War ends but Red Cross continues relief work in Europe with 80 boys suits 40 women's aprons 175 girls wool dresses and ten layettes about 200 garments. Work room open Saturday for packing and sewing.
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Red Cross
Europe
American Red Cross
Farm for Rent Noted by Geo E Smith
A farm is available for rent as listed by Geo E Smith. The notice provides the contact pointer to the owner for inquiries.
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Geo. E. Smith
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Ling Garden
W.H. Hewet
Burks Mercantile Incorporated
Bakery News
M. Coleman
Thomas and Moody
Collins Market
Comanche Milling Company
J. J. Schelilberg Jeweler & Optician
F.& M. Bank
Ban Jewelery
Duke Field
Payne Well Heavy Gasser
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