Mrs. Weber Dead at 24 After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Charlie Weber died at her home Sunday night after a long battle with tuberculosis. A 24 year old member of the Christian church for 17 years, she leaves her husband, her parents J. F. Boland father and mother, three brothers and two sisters. Interment was Monday at Oakwood cemetery at 4 p.m. with Rev. Williams of the Central Christian church conducting. The Chief Exponent extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Weber
Christian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Rev. Williams
Central Christian Church
Explosion injures Alfred Matthews in Gustine incident
Alfred Matthews suffered serious injuries after handling a box of dynamite caps found by his nephews near a railroad in Gustine. The blast flung him about 36 feet, badly lacerating both eyes and mangling the left hand. authorities believe the caps were left by railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Matthews
Gustine
Matthews
Dublin
Reward Increased for Dave Coggins in Comanche County
Sheriff Jack Cunningham raises the bounty to 300 dollars for Dave Coggins a 35 year old black haired man about 6 feet tall and 170 pounds. The notice lists physical traits and notes he may be in Oklahoma or the Arkansas mountains.
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Dave Coggins
Jack Cunningham
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Comanche
Comanche County
Texas
DeLeon Free Press Welcomes New Owners Calahan and Timmons
The DeLeon Free Press announces changes in ownership with Messrs Stephens selling to A. W. Calahan and H. T. Timmons both described as experienced newspaper men. The note expresses confidence they will aid county development and uplift the journalistic field.
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DeLeon Free Press
Hanas
Messrs. Stephens
A. W. Calahan
H. T. Timmons
Judge Rieger and Dobbs Return From Fort Worth Meeting
Judge J M Rieger and Commissioner Dobbs returned last week from Fort Worth where they attended a County Judge Association meeting. Fort Worth was chosen as the site for the next meeting in August with the Tax Assessors Association. Comanche's name was withdrawn as an applicant before the final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Rieger
Dobbs
Fort Worth
County Judge Association
Taxssessors Association
Comanche
Easter Date Sparks Early March Moon and Weather Hopes
The piece notes Easter falls on March 23, the earliest in 57 years, with its date tied to the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21. It mentions March 22 as Saturday and suggests favorable spring weather from March 22 to 26, despite a bad week surrounding.
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Milady
Congressman Bob Henry backs Col. Spurlin for postmaster
Congressman Bob Henry told the press he would recommend Col. John L. Spurlin of Hamilton for postmaster. The two local papers quarrel over the move, but supporters praise Spurlin’s service to Hamilton and his party.
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Bob Henry
John L. Spurlin
Hamilton
Col. Spurlin
Ali
Mr. Henry
Indian Gap Arrow Debuts As Sprightly Local Journal
The Indian Gap Arrow Vol. 1 No. 2, edited by O. G. Campbell, owner of Gustine Gazette, launches as a lively local paper reflecting a town the size of Indian Gap. The piece praises the paper and its editor as a budding journalistic venture.
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Indian Gap
O. G. Campbell
Gustine Gazette
Local Agent Seeks Haulage Work and Oil Supply Deals
A terse notice from Frank Cameron offering hauling services at reasonable rates and acting as agent for a Texas Oil Co. He states readiness to supply the recipient’s needs in that line and signs off with a business invitation.
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Texas Oil Co
Ladies Of Giwig Lessue Take Charge Of Paper
The Civic League women will run the paper for Feb 24 to March 1. They will solicit ads, write editorials, and donate half proceeds to city civic projects including Clean Up Day. Mrs. Hicks edits, Mrs. Scurry assists, with Mesdames Hoff Gage and Miss Hart handling business and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Civic League
S. J. Hicks
J. W. Scurry
Mesdames
John P. Hoff
I. C. Gage
Ida Hart
Busi Neas
Ad Tomorrow Will Bring A Hidden Newspaper Treasure
A playful ad line hints at a prize or sale advertised today that readers can claim by tomorrow, suggesting a limited time promotional offer. The item on offer is described as something readers may own soon, inviting curiosity and action within a day.
Arkansas Sheriff Here After Hog Theft Arrest
Sheriff S. S. Crawford of Ozark County Arkansas visited recently following the arrest of Fayette Wetherman by local deputies. Wetherman is held on a grand larceny charge alleged to involve hog theft, a serious offense in Arkansas.
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S. S. Crawford
Ozark County
Ark
Fayette Wetherman
Arkansas
Wetherman
Comanche Set to Receive Federal Post Office Building
House committee to report Public Buildings Bill with 1 422 000 for Texas sites including Comanche 50 000 for a post office. Other items list Dallas 300 000 El Paso 300 000 Corpus Christi 70 000 Yoakum 70 000 and additional Texas buildings and sites totaling the largest Texas appropriation yet. Senator Morris Sheppard shaped the bill to favor Texas.
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House Committee On Public Buildings
Texas
Dallas
Galveston
Pittsburg
Beeville
Corpus Christi
Vernon
Congress
Morris Sheppard
Senate
el Paso
Yoakum
Comanche Veterinarians elect Rutherford as president
Dr T M Rutherford returned from Austin where he attended the Texas Veterinarians Association meeting and was elected President for the coming year. Other officers named include F R Wingrope First Vice President S Jackson Second Vice President Walter McCauley Lampasas Secretary and Treasurer. The next session will be held in Brownwood in August.
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Lr. T. M. Rutherford
Austin
Texas Veterinarians Association
F. R. Wingrope
McGregor
S. Jackson
Brownwood
Walter McCauley
Lampasas
Snow and Rain Boosts Ground for Small Grain
Snow and rain left about an inch on the ground last Friday and lingered two to three days, followed by a slow Monday rain that augmented existing moisture and benefits the small grain crop.
Columbia Grafanola Ad From J. Miles At 8th Street
A home is not complete without music says an advertisement for a Columbia Grafanola sold by J. Miles located on 8th Street. The ad promotes affordable pricing starting at $13.50 with remaining price details implied.
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J. Miles
Deputy Sheriff Hurt by Rock in Snowball Fight
Deputy Sheriff Joe Miller sustained a painful cut over the eye after a rock concealed in a snowball was hurled by a small boy during a snowball game. A window at Tom Mason's confectionery was broken, paid for by the youths, and Miller's injury, though painful, was not serious. The act was deemed unwarranted and the youth should be punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miller
Mr. Miller
Tom Mason
Lamkin Opens New School Building With Six Rooms
The Lamkin school building is completed after months of contraction. It features six classrooms hallways and an auditorium at a cost of $10 000. The town boasts top educational facilities and anticipates Lamkin becoming a regionally notable school center. School began the 10th in the.
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Lamkin
Death at Lamkin
The death angel visited the home of L. D. Jones Saturday evening and took from him his devoted wife. Mrs. Jones had been confined to her bed about three weeks with a cancer. Deceased was a devoted wife and her presence will be greatly missed. She leaves a husband and two sisters to mourn her loss.
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L. D. Jones
Christian Church Bible school and services schedule
Christian Church announces Bible school at 9 50 a m and morning service at 11 a m with a sermon on Act Known Lift of God nor Him that it. Evening talk titled Tact in Telling and Pleasing God. Fraternally invited to attend and grow. Wednesday prayer meeting and Friday music practice. Also note Studebaker roadsters advertised by Cunningham Beil agents claiming price 800 delivered in Comanche county.
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Bible
Cunningham
W.H. Williams
Dublin
Dra. Winters
Lessons
Bryant
Studebaker Roadsters
Studebaker
Comanche
Cunningham & Beil
Comanche County
Storage Room at Farmers Union Warehouse
Farmers Union Warehouse offers ample storage space for any items. Contact Tom Nabers to arrange a unit or discuss options.
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Farmers Union
Tom Nabers
Corn on Track Car Ad from Commerical Grain Co
Antique ad copy shows two cars on a grain company track with a slogan urging early purchase and limited availability. The line cautions that corn deals may not last long and references Commercial Grain & Co.
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Commerical Grain & Com, Co
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Frank Cameron
Frank Schofield
Hillsboro
Texa
Giwig Lessue
T.C Pailiam
Comdnehe
Mattie Bates
J. F. Ghormiey
A. C. Bates
Pualliam
Pulliam Bros
Federal
Cameron
New Braunfels
Deputy Sheriff Hurt
Lamkin School
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