Local Officers Share In Reward Case At Haskell
Comanche County men shared in a court awarded reward of 414 dollars each to Sheriff J. T. Gilbreath and City Marshall W. A. Pate. Denny Conner and W. W. Taylor received 114 dollars each. Poley Harris of Haskell got 314 dollars. The reward funded by Haskell County citizens followed the 1927 night watchman slaying at Haskell. Joe and Walter King, jailed for chicken theft in Comanche jail, aided officers and were later convicted and given 99 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Haskell
J. T. Gilbreath
W. A. Pate
Denny Conner
W. W. Taylor
Poley Harris
Throckmorton County
Haskell County
Joe
Walter King
Comanche
Durham Brothers 9c Sale Closes Saturday With Fresh Shipments
The Durham Brothers announce the 9c sale ends Saturday the 16th and invite customers who did not get what they wanted to return for new shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Brothers
Durham Bros
Miss Henry Etta Hughes Weds Ernest Hunt in Stephenville
On Saturday night February 9, Miss Henry Etta Hughes and Ernest Hunt were married by Rev. J. M. Perry in Stephenville. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes of Proctor, is a Proctor High School graduate who taught in Buffalo. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hunt of Stephenville, has worked in Ft. Worth and now holds a Stephenville position. They will live in Stephenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Etta Hughes
Ernest Hunt
J. M. Perry
Stephenville
John Hughes
Proctor
Proctor High School
Tarleton College
Buffalo School
Bert Hunt
Ft. Worth
Ms. Hunt
Mrs. Jennie Echols Carroll Buried at Teague
Jennie Echols Carroll died at her daughter’s home in West Texas Sunday morning. Interment followed at Salem Cemetery near Teague, with Primitive Baptist pastor O. W. Beene officiating. Survived by six children including W. D. Carroll C. C Carroll G M Strickland J A Piercy W E Martin and J D H Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Carroll
J. A. Piercy
West
McLennan County
Salem Cemetery
Teague
O. W. Beene
Miss Echols
S. D. Carroll
W. D. Carroll
Comanche
C. C Carroll
Waco
G. M. Strickland
de Leon
W. E. Martin
Wichita Falls
J. D
H. T. Carroll
Dallas
Egg deal at Piggly Wiggly offers 25c per dozen
A local grocery advertises eggs priced at 25 cents per dozen at Piggly Wiggly. The offer highlights a simple, direct discount encouraging customers to stock up.
Joint Program Sunday at Blanket and Nearby Sunday Schools
An all day joint Sunday School program is planned at Blanket with Zenhyr and Turkey Peak participation. Rev. J Smoot outlines a morning gathering 10 to 10 45 with Dr. Coleman preaching followed by a 11 45 to 12 15 quarterly conference and a ground dinner. Afternoon sessions begin 1 30 with talks by several local leaders and a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Smoot
Zenhyr
Turkey Peak
Smoot
Coleman
Rev
W. B. Starling
A. B. Dab
DOING STRONG 9c sale at Durhem Rree
A fragmentary item reports a sale at Durhem Rree with references to Durhem Bres Mrs S Z Smith and a baby from Slopaen, along with Mrs Tess Dillard and Mr and Mrs C F Williams of Port Worth. The text notes disappointment over not meeting expectations and mentions attendees and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durhem
Wow
S. Z. Smith and
Bahy
Slopaen En Oy
Ty ‘ Haw
Tess Dillard
J. W. Davis Dies in Bay City Leader Known as Chilli Bill
J W Davis known as Chilli Bill died at his Bay City home Thursday night after a long illness. Interment Saturday in Bay City cemetery. He had lived in Comanche 25 years and ran a hamburger and chili stand on Dublin Street until last year. Survived by wife, one married son, three married daughters and two young grandchildren. Formerly from Burnet County Indian Gap and Hasse. S A Riley praises his kindness and constant whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Bill) Davis
Bay City
That City
Lodge
Davis
Comanche
Dublin Street
S. A. Riley
Mr. Davis
Burnett County
Indian Gap
Hasse
Eggs at Piggly Wiggly Pay 25 Cents a Dozen
Mrs. Royal H. Hearne of Thurber visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. James DeWitt as the community posts a 25 cent per dozen egg offer at Piggly Wiggly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Royal H. Hearne of
Thurber
James DeWitt
Gille Family Visits Dallas and Aransas Pass Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lee Gille of Aransas Pass visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. J. R. Gille. Gayle Dudley was a Dallas visitor Sunday. Wiggly and get 25 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lee Gille
Aransas Pass
Mrs
H. J. R. Gille
Gayle Dudley
Dallas
Local visits noted in Texas towns
Bob Roberson of Baird visited his father who is critically ill. Mrs. Whaley Smith of De Leon spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs Elbert Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Roberson
Baird
Chauffeur Dishes Oxford Race Legend in Village Inn
A motorist in a village inn recounts tales of Hoxford fame, claiming heavy wins and a skull with painted name and date. The crowd reacts with disbelief, exclaiming about the famed display and an elephant-like head.
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Hoxford
London
Their Daily Quarrel
Angelina and Edwin exchange a tense lovers quarrel about memory and priority as Edwin promises to think of her only when nothing else remains in his mind.
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Angelina
Edwin
Baited Breath Sparks Fisherman Joke
A humorous exchange features two anglers. One quips that a skilled fisherman can “talk the trout out of the water.” The other responds that he must use baited breath, turning the compliment into a pun.
Cant Fool Em Any More A Rusty Exchange
A terse exchange shows a speaker accusing a group of young men of failing to afford basic needs for his daughter, while another responds that she hardly wears clothes. The dialogue reflects community humor and rural thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leoud
Fathers Day Moment Beside the Star Spangled Banner
A fragment recalls a father slipping open a tee and standing as the flag rises. The speaker notes the sight of the glorious Stars and Stripes and reflects on a father land moment amid ceremony.
Anred and Eloise Observe Busy Victorian Occupations
Eloise asks about the occupations noticed by Alfred. Anred points to a book reviewer paid to read novels and a movie hero pale to woo. The exchange reveals light social satire in the scene.
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Alfred
Eloise
Foolishment Described in Hidden Conspiracy Tale
A dramatic scene unfolds as Sam Jackson discovers a paper in a safe tied to a youth conspiracy led by his brother. Clara Ferguson, posing as a federal agent, arrests him amid interruption by Mammy who torches the evidence. Sam and Clara face the fallout.
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Ye Jackson
Jackson
Claude Lagrange
Shipster
Clem Ferguson
Sam
Clara
Secret Service
Hannah
Maunty
Mammy
Ames
Elmes
Matomy
Dozens Seek Notary Public Posts in Comanche County
Sixty three applicants seek appointment as Notary Public per the County Clerk list. Entries include Comanche residents such as Mrs B W Speed J Russell Jerome P Kearby and many others across towns Sipe Springs Proctor Sidney and Rising Star with multiple signees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
B. OW. Speed
J . Russell
Jerome P
Kearby
J. W. Reese
A. C. Martin
G. C. McKinzie
D. Ke, Nabors
T. C. George
W. H. Carpenter
J.C. Wilkerson
H. R. Jones
J. W. Ke
R. R. Harvey
B. J. Pittman
Sipe Springs
Carrie F. Childress
Nannie Greene Little
F. L. Li W. S. Edwards
Proctor
R. R. Evans
Sidney
R. T. Jones
J. B. Lamkin
D. S. Miller
D. L. Truitt Gustine
J. O. Harrison
Nerey
Tarleton hosts fifth annual high school judging contest
Voca tional Agriculture students from area schools compete Saturday April 6 at John Tarleton College in Livestock Dairy Cattle Poultry Plant Production Entomology and Farm shop contests. Prizes awarded to winning teams. Contestants and coaches dine at noon. Peerless Cream and Produce Co promotes milk and cream offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tarleton College
School of Agriculture
Comanche Weekend Visits Highlight Local Socials
Sam White and family of Brady spent the weekend in Comanche. Mrs V. T. Gilmore of Brownwood spent the weekend in Comanche with her daughter. H Burks of Brownwood was a Comanche visitor Wednesday. Thelma Barrett returned Tuesday from visits in Big Springs and Abilene. Mr and Mrs W D Carroll attended his mother Jennie Carroll's funeral in Teague. Julian Keith and son Charles Layne of Ft Worth are visiting J B Layne's family. W H Perkins of Gustine welcomed a new daughter. Walter Montgomery of Odessa spent Tuesday with his parents in Comanche. A B Haworth was in Reckonridge on business. Connie Madge Carnes and Carrilla Thompson and Ruth Cox visited Dallas. Connie Made finished at Metropolitan Business College and joined Davis Wholesale Hat Co. Ruth Cox accepted a job with Woman's Home Companion Dallas. Eiland Fagan and F W Couch attended a Chevrolet dealers conference in Dallas. Jessie King spent Sunday in Dallas. George S Clarke and Flora returned from German with Flora staying in Comanche weekend. W L Wallace of Hillsboro visited, Dorothy Shelton returned from Baylor Belton. Huch Williams spent weekend with C F Williams. Charles Moore of Daniel Baker visited. Dr Leverett Hill returned from DalSs midwinter clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam White
Brady
Comanche
Jim Moody
V. T. Gilmore
Brownwood
Henry Durbar
H. Burks
Park Huntington
Mr. Huntington
Thelma Barrett
Gordon Barrett
Big Springs
Abilene
W. D. Carroll
Teague
Jennie Carroll
Julian Keith
Charles Layne
Ft. Worth
J. B. Layne
W. H. Perkins
Gustine
Walter Montgomery
Odessa
J. A. Montgomery
A. B. Haworth
Reckenridge
A. E. Thompson
Bob Cox
Dallas
Ters
Connie Madge Carnes
Carrilla Thompson
Ruth Cox
Connie Made
Metropolitan Business College
Davis Wholesale Hat Co
Ruth
Woman’s Home Companion
Eiland Fagan
F. W. Couch
Healer Chevrolet Co
Chevrolet
Jessie King
George S. Clarke
Flora
W. L. Wallace
Hillsboro
J. B. Arthur
Dorothy Shelton
Baylor College
Belton
Huch Williams
C. F. Williams
Charles Moore
Daniel Baker
C. M. Moore
Leverett Hill
Dal Ss
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Hudson Lye
Bon Amic
Krest Variety Store
SWIN
Standar Battle Axles
Howard Motor Company
Thedford
Riac
Draug
Hughes
ALL Pennant Motor Oils
Pennant Fillin’ Station
J. D D. Smoot
Jesus
Wiss Tarettie Williemes
Port Worth
C. FP. Williams
J. W. Davis
Pat
Otie
Anred and
By Fred Burrows
Tarleton
Bob Seale
Peerless Cream and Produce Co
C. G. Bradley
Carl
Jack
Madge
Lo Zbeach
California
Mrs. Bradley
Worth
Peerless 2m and Produce Co
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