Gustine Pioneer Henry Harrison Remembers Duel and Early Town Days
Gustine veteran "Uncle Henry" Harrison, 70 years of life in the area, recalls founding Gustine and railway work. He recounts civic leadership, marriage to Naomi Blankenship, and a 1878 misadventure mistaken as a panther duel when a dog caused furniture chaos in his shack.
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Wilford Haggard
Gustine
Henry” Harrison
Hale
Grayson County
Texas
Leon
Comanche
Hazel Dell
Harrison
Uncle Henry
Jd Joe
First State Bank
Naomi Blankenship
Young Henry
Miss Blankenship
Texas Central
Dublin
Comanche County
Bob Stevens
John Palmer
Grayson Garage
Henry
Palmer
Avacado Brought To Office By Mrs Fles From California
Mrs. David Fles received an avocado this year from her son Lewis Davis who lives in California. The fruit, about the size and shape of a pear, is green and sells for $1.00 each. Lewis says it is among the world’s choicest fruits and is eaten spread on toast.
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David Fles
Lewis Davis
California
Lewis
Hamilton Boy Is Found Dead
Hamilton Feb 14 M R Ballou 16 was found dead in a tightly closed room with a gas stove burning and electric light on George 18 in critical condition after a party sleepover. Investigations noted absence of Captain Ballou and Mrs Ballou from home and neighbors aided as mother of George forced entry.
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Hamilton
M. R. Ballou
Murs George
S. T. Ballou
Ballou
George
Colorado
Texas
Steve Ballou
Hammond
Star Telegram
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Loss
The Vineyard and Hogan families express gratitude for friends Kindness and sympathy during Jake's illness and passing. They acknowledge timely help and comforting deeds that eased their sorrow and fill their hearts with gratitude.
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Jake
J. FE
Runk) Vineyard
T. M. Vineyard
S. FF. Hogan
Compulsory School Law Warning From Comanche County
County Attorney warns parents to comply with the compulsory attendance law for children eight to fourteen. Penalties escalate from five to twenty five dollars per offense after warnings, with each unexcused absence a new offense. Public notice urges obedience and avoidance of prosecution.
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F. O. Jaye
Comanche County
Texas
Return Library Books Urges Comanche High School Effort
Miss Ola Cunningham asks mothers to locate and return missing high school library books scattered in town. She notes many fiction titles are out, unchecked by student librarians, and requests check of inside covers for library numbers or envelopes and prompt returns.
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Comanche
Texas
Carless
Ola Cunningham
Birthday party for son entertains guests
Bob Littlejohn hosted a Tuesday afternoon birthday party on February 17. Boys played a catching game and received apples and stick candy. After games, canned fruit with whipped cream and cake were served to Vernon Bragzeale Jimmie Gore Wade McNatt Jack Moody Brichtman James Slider Benny McGlothlin Tom Everidge Victor Ray Gore and George Massingill.
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Bob Littlejohn
Vernon Bragzeale
Jimmie Gore
Wade McNatt
Jack Moody Brichtman
James Slider
Benny McGlothlin
Tom Everidge
Victor Ray Gore
George Massingill
Cardwell Family Thanks Friends for Kindness After Death
The Cardwell family expresses heartfelt gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Mr. Cardwell. Mr. and Mrs. B Cardwell and family and Joe thank friends for thoughtful expressions and support.
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Mr. Cardwell
Mrs. B. Cardwell
Joe Cardwell
Seed Potatoes On Sale At Vineyards Grocery
Seed potatoes priced at 31 4e per pound are advertised for sale at Vineyards Grocery.
Chappell Franklin Wedding in Comanche Ceremony
Roscoe Chappell and Miss Lula Belle Franklin wed in Comanche on Tuesday at 4 p m Rev Gordon Barrett conducted the ceremony at his residence. The groom is son of Mr Seed potatoes Q 1-de per Ib and Mrs A TL Chappell of Sid 10 bars White Laundry Scanner Route 1. The bride is daughter of Mrs Lula Vineyards Franklin of the same community.
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Roscoe Chappell
Lula Belle Franklin
Comanche
Gordon Barrett
Chappell
A. TL. Chappell
Channell
Lula Vineyards
Franklin
Safe Thoxine for Children Relieves Coughs Quickly
An advertising notice promotes Thoxine a doctor prescribed syrup for children that claims relief from coughs and sore throats within 15 minutes without harmful drugs. It notes pleasant taste and easy intake, lists bottle sizes 35c 60c and $1.00, and offers refunds if unsatisfied. Sold by Wm Reese Drug Co and other drugstores. Also a Comanche Milling Co promotion offers Hoff’s corn meal and whole wheat flour at 5 cents per 2 lb package with distribution Saturday.
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Wwe
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Comanche Milling Co
Hoff
Bible Lectures at Cross Roads by C. W. Rubendall
Eran gelist C. W. Rubendall of Dallas is giving Bible lectures at Cross Roads four miles north of Sidney. Meetings are nightly except Saturday at 7 30 p m with long services. The public is cordially invited.
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Cross Roads
Daniel
C. W. Rubendall
Dallas
Sidney
Long
New Dry Cleaners Opens Near Durham Bros
Visit us at our new location just south of Durham Bros with the latest equipment for top quality service. Phone 504 Chief Dry Cleaners.
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Durham Bros
Elkins Tin Shop and Methodist Church Bulletin
ELKINS TIN SHOP advertises sheet metal work and radiator repair. THE METHODIST CHURCH schedules Sunday School at 9 45 with a general assembly and a 25 minute adult program directed by F J Wood, then class studies. Pastor J M Perry invites all to 11 a m and 7 15 p m services with sermons and a gospel service.
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Elkins Tin Shop
General Assembly
F. J. Wood
Egarn
Christ
Jesus
J. M. Perry
Family thanks neighbors for kindness after Aunt Betty Holt’s death
The Holt family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and support during the death of Aunt Betty Holt. Words cannot express their gratitude for thoughts shown to them and to her family.
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Betty” Holt
Abilene Man Visits Comanche during Weekend
G Whitten of Abilene spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr and Mrs C P St. It is claimed he was accompanied home by Mr Whitten who had been visiting her parents, the children remaining with Mr and Mrs St.
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G. Whitten
Abilene
Comanche
C. P. St. Claim
Whitten
Reine
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