Local Property Transfers Include De Leon Comanche and Hassee Deals
Property records show transfers in DeLeon Comanche Hassee and surrounding areas totaling thousands. Transactions include Ww H Wooley to W T Daniel, J W Glassgow to W P Barnes, J W Taylor to J W Milner and others with prices from 100 to 10000 dollars. Record notes lots blocks surveys and additions across multiple towns.
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Ww. H
J. G. Harris
Walker Survey
C. R. Ayers
W. L. Anderson
DeLeon
H. I. Walker
E. J. Saulters
Proctor
J. W. Switzer
C. W. Meadows
J. B. Price
Hoxey
Hasse
N. S. Gaines
A. B. Haworth
Comanche
Marriage Licenses Issued
A. B. Shelton wed Miss Ellen Stubblefield and J. C. Short joined Miss Olivia Pittman in marriage licenses issued by local authorities.
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A. B. Shelton
Ellen Stubblefield
J. C. Short
Olivia Pittman
Birth notices and county court actions in Comanche 1914
A list records multiple births near DeLeon and Comanche, naming parents and babies by name, followed by Commissioners Court proceedings from February 9 1914. Items include bond payments for school districts 6 30 and 53, special taxes in Energy and Mountain Valley districts, corrections to district bond purposes, pauper allowances and utilities, wolf and wild cat scalps payments, a land deed to Joseph Reese, and road alterations in Comanche and Bibb counties.
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Commissioners Court
Combe County
H. H. Hardin
Warrant
Prarty
Energy District
Mountain Valley
L. C. Clemmons
J. D. Lassiter
Court House
William Foulger
O. A. Marsh
Marion Chaney
B. D. Stubblefield
O. B. Gilbert
Comanche County
Joseph Reese
I. C. Mantooth
Comanche and Bibb
EE. E. Denny
E. E. Denny
Chamber of Commerce Reorganized With New Directors
At a Friday meeting the Chamber of Commerce reorganized electing J R Eanes as temporary chairman and S P Smith as temporary secretary. A three member committee named nine directors including J L Cox and E W Harris. New officers chosen: H Burks president, J R Eanes first vice president, R F Holloway second vice president, E W Harris treasurer, S P Smith secretary.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Eanes
S. P. Smith
J. P. Hoff
R. F. Holloway
H. Burks
J. D. Waring
L. B. Russell
Jno
J. R. Palmer
Agricultural Agt
V. P
E. W. Harris
Treas
Seey
Elizabeth Lacy Dies in Sidney as Oil Work Proceeds
Mrs. Elizabeth Lacy 70, of Sidney, dies from heart trouble after learning of grandson Russell Bennett's death by accidental baseball injury. Funeral postponements align with burial of both at the same time. Comanche Oil Co. site near Sipe Springs reports drilling to 300 feet in shell bed and aims for producing well by 1000 feet as gas, oil, and water flows are managed. John T. Jay, director at Comanche Oil Co., notes continued confidence and investment in the project.
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Shell
Elizabeth Lacy
Sidney
Russell Bennett
Howard Payne
Lacy
John T. Jay
Comanche Oil Co
Sipe Springs
Loudermilk Considers Running for Representative Seat
In DeLeon Texas on February 2 14 W T Loudermilk writes he has received encouragement to run for the Legislature this fall but asks for time to decide He notes support from residents across Gustine Proctor Downing Theny DeLeon Rucker and other areas and says he may still withdraw from public life unless the county voices a clear desire for his candidacy
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DeLeon
Tex
R. T. Janes
Sidney
Texas
Gustine
Proctor
Downing
Theny
Rucker
Valentine Party by C. W. E. M. at Central Christian
The C. W. E. M. will entertain members of the Central Christian church and others with a Valentine party on Friday night.
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The
Central Christian Church
Prohibition Mass Meeting Called in Comanche County
A mass meeting of the prohibition democrats will be held in Comanche on Saturday February 14 to elect delegates to the State Convention and to choose a prohibition candidate for governor at Ft Worth on February 21. Full county representation is urged to ensure a fair delegation reflecting local prohibition sentiment.
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Comanche
Ft. Worth
Four Parker Men Quit All Cotton and Corn
Four Parker county citizens form a Poolville company to erect silos and share machinery for silage. They run Jersey cows, sell butter to the local creamery, and credit Jersey feeding with higher milk output and more cows per acre. They claim cotton and dry feed are unprofitable and praise Jersey cattle as a teaching force.
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The
Herald
Joe J. Caldwell
Parker County
Poolville
Jersey
Weatherford Herald
Swine Breeders Move to Form County Association
Swine breeders of Comanche County organize to form an association to share information and establish a marketing system. Mr. R. T. Jones of Sidney, a successful breeder and progressive farmer, leads the effort.
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Comanche County
R. T. Jones
Sidney
Callaway Eyes Fight Over Livestock Shipping Rule
Washington reports indicate lawmakers remain unsure on a provision in the agriculture appropriation bill that would repeal the 1884 livestock shipping law. Congressman and Texas allies vow to strike the measure in committee and oppose it on the House floor, with possible Senate riders.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Jim Young
Texas
Agricultural Committee
Senate
Commissioners Court reviews road work and county reports
The court meets this week to discuss road matters appoint overseers and review county officer reports. An extra session may be needed to appoint election judges.
Paper Changes Hands in DeLeon Press Sale
Messrs. Tunnell and Scott have bought the DeLeon Free Press from R. Stevens and will run it hereafter. Tunnell is an experienced newspaper man previously with the Brownwood Bulletin and later with the Marlin Democrat. Scott is a rural mail carrier out of DeLeon. We wish them success.
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Tunnell & Scott
DeLeon Free Press
R. Stevens
Tunnell
Brownwood Bulletin
Marlin Democrat
Scott
DeLeon
Injury Report From Local Garage Accident
A young man named Goteher from Brownwood employed at the Witt garage suffered a fractured arm Tuesday while cranking a car.
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Goteher
Brownwood
Witt Garage
Card of Thanks from J B Lacy Sr and Family
Gratitude to friends who helped in our double bereavement. We appreciate the assistance and the beautiful floral offerings. May God’s choicest blessings rest with you all. J B Lacy Sr and Children.
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J. B. Lacy Sr
City Council Approves Transfers and Creates Fire Marshal
City council in regular session authorizes a $4000 transfer from General Fund and $500 from Sewerage Fund to Water Works. A 1914 Board of Equalization is appointed. Fire Marshal office created. Water system study authorized. A loan to cover warrants is approved. Tax levy set for 1914 with municipal, street, and school components. Street tax of $5 or five days of work ordered.
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General Fund
Water Works Fund
Sewerage Fund
Eugene Greer
A. J. Cunningham
Brownwood
State of
Texas
City Taxes Collected in Comanche Report
N A Palmer city assessor reports 434 poll taxes paid in Comanche up to February 1 with 117 delinquent. Total city ad valorem taxes collected by that date amount to 21 722.60 dollars.
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N. A. Palmer
Comanche
Janes Declines Run for Local Representative
R T Janes of Bibb county says in an interview with the Chief Exponent editor he will not be a candidate for the county's Representative seat in the Legislature under any circumstances.
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Janes
R. T. Janes
Bibb
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Stork
Elec
Ted
Loudermilk
Robt. T. Janes
Yours Truly, W. T. Loudermilk
Parker
Callaway
Bill
Commissioners’ Court
City Council
Equalization Board
Board of Equalization
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Commercial Grain Co
Second Street
First State Bank
J. W. Gage
Council
Wright and Gage
Board of Trustees
Independent School District of
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