Growth and civic works across Comanche County Texas
The piece chronicles steps toward urban and agricultural development including road building, sidewalks, offices, and schools in Comanche County. It notes efforts to boost farming, seed distribution, clubs, and fairs, plus census work and a permanent agricultural exhibit. It also discusses overdraft restrictions from the U.S. Supreme Court affecting banks and local finance practices.
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Dallas
Waco
Odd Bellows
Texas
Comanche
Kicked by Pony Proves Fatal for 15 Year Old
Ted Carnes aged 15 son of Bob Carnes of Comanche died after a pony kicked him in the forehead following a ride to the school building. He had returned home from classes to fetch books for Monday recitations and collapsed at Zion Hill Cemetery where funeral rites were led by Rev. N. The accident occurred Friday when the horse threw him and trotted away. He died Monday despite efforts to revive him.
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Ted Carnes
Bob Carnes
Comanche
Ted
Zion Hill Cemetery
Weathers Brothers Open New Grocery in Davenport Building
S A Weathers has sold his interest in the family store to brother Jap Weathers and opened a new grocery in the Davenport building on Depot Street. The change occurred last week as Mr A Weathers visited Goldthwaite while awaiting completion of the building now finished and stocking bright new goods.
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S. A. Weathers
Jap Weathers
Davenport
Depot St
A. Weathers
Goldthwaite
Politics at Bold’s New Play Aimed at Welsh Dream Saga
A local notice promotes Mrs Godbold’s new play Politics at Pera House with a reference to Bold’s productions and a Welshrarelit Dream comparison. It mentions a continued closing out sale at Rowlands’ store until the 15th and a home auction, urging readers to view show windows for a voting contest headliner.
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Rowlands
Bold
Polipera House
Father of W G Dingus Dies in Virginia
W G Dingus mourns death of his father in Virginia occurring January 24 at the family home. All children were present except one. Mr Dingus plans return unknown. Comanche county friends share the family’s sorrow.
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W. G. Dingus
Virginia
Dingus
Comanche County
Team Apology Notes Error Amid Results
The report states Jaway claims continued strong performance despite an error on the part of the team. Officials acknowledge mistakes and apologize to Mr. Callaway for the mishap while emphasizing ongoing effort to minimize future errors.
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Jaway
Mr. Callaway
Increased Poll Tax Payments 1912 County Totals
Poll tax payments by box show the largest year on record, with figures for Comanche Pre. 1 and others listed. Totals include 167 receipts issued this year, 4307 in 1910, 4230 in 1911, and 4349 for 1912, reflecting changes in exemptions and collections across multiple precincts.
Old Friend William George Dies in Greenville South Carolina
The obituary notes Uncle William George, 73, died January 14 at his home in Greenville, South Carolina. He spent years in Comanche with son Bert George and daughter Mrs G E Shipman, leaving four children including W George and an adopted daughter Mrs Waldrip. He had been in declining health for years.
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William George
Bert George
G. E. Shipman
Greenville
South Carolina
George
Comanche
W. George
Daugh
Waldrip
Delightful Entertainment of a Few Friends
Mrs John Cunningham hosted a pleasant afternoon at her East Main Street home on Tuesday with a group of ladies including Mesdames Cho Moore McChilton Tunnel Dunlap Holman Dunn Burk Neely and Lalla. They played cards and were served caramel cream.
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John Cunningham
East Ma
L. P. Cho
Moore
W. McChilton
J. O. Tunneling
Fom Dunlap
Ton
S. B. Holman
N. Dunn
H. Burk Neely
Lalla
Diversion Club Meeting Invites Chamber Attendance
A letter from Farm Extension Agent Palmer and Holman urges full attendance at the Diversion Club gathering with the Chamber of Commerce in Comanche Texas. The notice stresses a 2 PM start and hints at a special attraction to share ideas and work.
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Palmer
Holman
Comanche
Remi
Chamber of Commerce
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