Last Respects Paid to Frank Gray Friday
Frank Gray son of Dr and Mrs A J Gray of Comanche died after acute appendicitis leaving a wife Mabel Anthony and four children. Funeral at Gray residence with burial in Oakwood. Reverend Forrest Maddox spoke on life’s disappointments and urged kindness. The community mourns the family and remembers his service to humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gray
A. J. Gray
Comanche
Benjamin Franklin Gray
Burnet County
Frank
Baylor University
Mabel Anthony
Forrest Maddox
Gray
Oakwood Cemetery
F. E. Adams
W. R. Slider
Jnc. D
Lionel Slider
Kidd Macon
J. R. Eanes
Maddox
Card Of Thanks From Dr and Mrs A J Gray
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings during our bereavement. Dr. and Mrs. A J Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gray
Carpenter and Shankle Tie The Knot In Dublin
Frank Carpenter of Dublin and Clarice Shankle of Comanche were married February 15 1923. Justice J P Graham officiated at the ceremony held at the bride’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carpenter
Dublin
Texas
Clarice Shankle
Comanche
J. P. Graham
Latters
Woodard Family Weekend Visit in Brownwood
Mr and Mrs Jen T Woodard with Mary Stewart and Carleton Woodard of Brownwood spent the weekend with Mrs M E Woodard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen. T. Woodard
Mies
Mary Stewart and
Carleton Woodard
Brownwood
M. E. Woodard
Meal and flour et Norrid and Prat- 8-t-e
Meal and flour items feature in a brief stock update from a local market column. The report notes price movements and supplier names for commodities amid midweek trading, with no explicit totals or nearby demand figures.
Prominent Arizona Legislator’s Husband Figures in Labor Bills
The Daily Silver Belt notes five labor aimed bills in Arizona's lower House. Representative Mays of Pima introduces two measures targeting large mining and milling firms. The first bans mercantile operations by companies with 200 plus employees to curb a so called company store. The second bars payroll deductions for goods, with an exception for medical services. The article highlights Mays as husband to Fannie Franklin of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Franklin
Arizona
Daily Silver Belt
Miamia
Mays
Pima
Comanche
Atore
Recital by Miss Cora Wilkersons Music Class
High School pupils under Miss Cora Wilkerson present a recital in the High School Auditorium on Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock. Music lovers are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Wilkerson
Civil Service Exam Set For Post Office Clerks
Postmaster J. C. Henderson announces a civil service examination for post office clerks on February 17. Interested applicants may obtain details at the Comanche post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
J. C. Henderson
Comanche
New School Building at Hico Completed
The new $50,000 high school building at Hico is completed and will be occupied this week. The facility is described as one of the best arranged high school buildings in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico
Texas
Vital January marriage licenses listed with couples
January marriage licenses issued include numerous couples in Comanche De Leon and nearby areas. The list names pairs such as Joe Nelson and Fay Estill, H L Parrish and May Ziehiesche, Mike Schlee and Hulda Stegemaller, Aaron Massingill and Doris Boswell, W J Irwin and Pearl Fortune, and many others noting wives and husbands with several births noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nelson
Fay Estill
H. L. Parrish
May A. Ziehiesche
Aaron Massingill
Doris Boswell
W. J. Irwin
Miss Pearl Fortune
Byron Locke
Miss Jewel Brown
Henry Moore to Give Welcome Address at Texas Bankers Meeting
Henry Moore cashier of the First State Bank has been chosen to respond to the welcome at the Sixth District Texas Bankers Association meeting in Coleman this month. He also serves on the district executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Moore
First State Bank
Texas Bankers Association
Coleman
Moore
Army goods store opens in Comanche by Walter Garner
Walter Garner opens an army goods shop in Comanche. He first operated on the south side of the square then moved to the west side in the William Reese building now half occupied by Garner. The other half hosts Luther Dixon's new photograph studio. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Roberts on February 7.
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Comanche
Walter Garner
Kilpatrick's
William Reese
Gilliam Bros
Luther Dixon
New Photograph Studio
Mrs. Roberts
William Bros
Sol
County Court Sessions Report Judge Reese Presiding
The County Court disposes of criminal and civil matters. Acquittal in Virgil Northcutt case. guilty pleas from Frank Carver Betty Ratliff Jeff Collins and W A Thomas with fines ranging from 1 to 100 dollars. Civil judgments include Dingus versus McDonald garnishment for 89 dollars and defaults for Bank of De Leon versus Parker Farley and Texas Co versus Roberts and McEntire.
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Reese
Virgil Northcutt
Frank Carver
Betty Ratliff
Jeff Collins
D. C. Dingus
Sherwood
Honorable Confederate Veteran West Dies at 102
W P Uncle Bill West aged 102 died February 5 at his daughter Mrs D M Herring’s home in Grittan Oklahoma. He served in the 8th Brigade of the Confederate Army, was a prisoner at Alton Iowa, and later moved to Texas and Comanche County. Funeral at his son Green West’s residence with Rev Maddox officiating. He is survived by his wife Zelma Herring son and daughter and sister Mrs Jennie Strong.
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D. M. Herring
Grittan Oklahoma
W. P
Bill” West
The
Lost Cause
Zelma Herring
Comanche
Green West
Fort Worth
Mr. West
Jennie Strong
Wilman
Dallas County
Texas
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Forres
Alton
Centerpoint
Tennessee
Francis Henrietta Henderson
Pomp and
Henry Henderson
Comanche County
Shack Howell
Bremond
Groesbeck
Herring
Oklahoma
West
Allcorn Couple to Move to Eastland for Grocery Post
Mr and Mrs Allcorn will move from Waco to Eastland where Mr Allcorn will head Meadows Wholesale Grocery. Mrs Allcorn will visit her mother Mrs KR V Neely in Comanche while their new house is renovated.
Gillie Absent From Business With Illness
Mr. H. J. R. Gillie has been away from his place of business for over a week due to a severe flu like illness.
Herbine Herbal Formula Aids Digestion and Constipation
A brief notice promotes Herbine as a herbal remedy for biliousness indigestion and constipation. It claims to drive out impositions and restore health, with price listed in guineas and held by BP Onthy.
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Price
BP. Onthy
Mrs. Mary Low Dies After Sudden Heart Failure
Mrs. Mary Low, mother of Colon Low and Mrs. J. W. Griffin, died Friday morning of heart failure after a meal and momentary illness. Born in east Texas, she moved with her husband to Comanche County years ago and later returned. She was buried Saturday at 3 P M in the Methodist church with Rev. J. R. Morris officiating. Her devoted life and long service are noted with condolences to her children and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Low
Colon Low
J. W. Griffin
Mary Egbert
J. A. Egbert
East Texas
Comanche County
Comanche
J. R. Morris
Infant child of Charley Purvis victim of pneumonia
The town mourns as the eight month old infant of Mr and Mrs Charley Purvis dies from pneumonia after a brief illness. The Purvis family, now living in Comanche for school advantages, had the baby buried in Proctor. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family amid other local deaths this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Purvis
Powerful Liver Regulator Herbine Sold By Smith
If you feel dizziness on sudden movement and blackouts, a torpid liver is implied. Take Herbine, a potent liver regulator, priced at 60 cents and sold by P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Smith
Community thanks for support during illness and death
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help and kindness shown during the sickness and death of their husband and father. Signed by Mrs Gee, McClellan and Children, L F McClellan, B W Speed.
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Ranger
Eastland County
Yours Truly
Gib Callaway
Lastland
Ku Klux Klan
Harris County
Harrison
Goose Creek
Eastland
Klan
Eastland Good Government Club
Hamilton
Attorney General's Department
Tarleton
Tarleton Agricultural College
Zelna Compton
Trueman Wilson
George Carlton
Floyd Merritt
Lon Bethel
Jim Mobely
William Scurry
C. ©. Bragg
Carroll Stover
Leslie Jennings
Ralph Harper
Dewey Mulloy
Odie Savage
George Haimmond
Mike Schlee
Hulda Stege
Maller
C. F. Gore
Carrie Turner
E. C. Wilson
Herma Wil
J. A. Langdon
Lula Tindall
Clifford Lewallen
Nannie Craddock
Rafail Cavarez
Marianna
G. B. Crawford
Miss Iva Pitt
R. C. Balkier
Ida Overcash
Jesse Steele
Bessie May Osborn
Charles W. Williams
G. L. Smith
Charles W. Dodson
Hiram Gus Mahan
Richard Owen Davis
James Robert Lynch
Joe Moody
William Henry Gore
de Leon
Charley G. Warren
H. O. Grissom
C. J. Harding
Henry Clay Fletcher
Hasse
Henry
Jones and Wife
A Daugh
Lee Henderson
A Dan
L A Reed
Gustine
G. Kh. George
Carieton, Kargle Anderson
Soda Springs
Dengler
Fleming
nBergy
Lamkin
Mackswell
Hazel Dell
Wilson
Proctor
Theney
Dawning
Duster
Rucker
Sipe Springs
Shrum
Bible
Sidney
Whitville
Mercers
Brushy Gap
Newberg
Beatie
Indian Mt
Robinson Springs
Suez
Vandyke
Gap
Joe Jones
Alice
Widkeley
Bro. Klingman
Central Christian Church
W. A. Thomas
Captish
Bis
Bill West
Purvis
Little Wayne
Penumonia
Norrid and
Prater
J. B. Payne
Mesdames
A. Duke
Bob Whaley
Claude Barbeny
J. A. Mohar
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