Texas Farm Life Commission Meeting At Comanche
The first Texas Farm Life Commission meeting in Comanche County drew about 250 farmers. Peter Radford of the Farmers Union spoke on cooperation with the Commercial Secretaries Association to educate farmers, improve markets, and develop rural life. Wm Connaly discussed stock-raising and soil conservation, noting hogs can be more profitable than cotton. W. T. Loudermilk outlined commission work and announced the next meeting at De Leon on March 15, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm Life Commission
Comanche County
Court House
Pand
J. K. Kanes
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Farm Life Commissioners
Peter Radford
Farmer Union of
Radford
Farmers Union
Commercial Secretaries and Business Men’s Association
Commercial Secretaries Association
B. B. Cain
Texas
Farmers
Towers Union
Texas Welfare Commission
Wo. Connaly
State Department of Agriculture
Austin
W. T. Loudermilk
de Leon
Death of North Town farmer Tom McNutt
Tom McNutt a well to do farmer ten miles north of town died last Thursday of pneumonia and was buried Friday at Zion Hill. Revs Milton and Brisco conducted the services. He was about 55 years old and regarded as an honorable citizen. He will be missed by friends and family. condolences are extended by the Chief Exponent.
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Tom McNutt
Zion Hill
Milton and
Brisco
McNutt
Married in Stacy as Sallie Farmer Weds M Hammons
The couple, Miss Sallie Farmer of this city and Mr. M Hammons, a Stacy farmer and stockman, wed at the bride’s parents home on Tuesday February 18. They plan to live in Stacy after the ceremony. The Chief Exponent extends best wishes for their future happiness.
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M. Hammons
Stacy
Sallie Farmer
J. N. Farmer
Texas
Marriage Licenses Granted to Six Couples
The following couples have been issued licenses to wed since the last report: B. R. Pennington and Callie Hassey. Lee Hooker and Essie Mae Watts. T. J. Stephenson and Almeda Williford. Will Thomas and Eula E. Odell. Leonard Watson and Ethel Kirklen. Miller Hammons and Sallie Farmer.
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B. R. Pennington
Callie Hassey
Lee Hooker
Essie Mae Watts
T. J. Stephenson
Almeda Williford
Will Thomas
Eula E. Odell
Leonard Watson
Ethel Kirklen
Miller Hammons
Sallie Farmer
Deaths Reported by County Clerk
The county clerk filed notices of recent deaths including Arthur Claywell of Sipe Springs on Feb 5 due to pneumonia. T H Decker of Sipe Springs aged 38 died of paralysis. D C Rasco of Sipe Springs aged 71 died from neuralgia. Mrs Rebecca Jones of Lamkin aged 58 died of cancer.
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Arthur Claywell
Sipe Springs
T. H. Decker
D. C. Rasco
Rebecca Jones
Lamkin
American Woman Killed in Mexico City Home Shelling
Mrs E W Holmes formerly of Dallas Texas is named among two American women killed during early fighting in Mexico City when a shell struck her home. Her husband waited days with the corpse then buried her in the basement after seeing soldiers enter and loot the house. She was a friend and schoolmate of Miss Jeanette Todd of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Holmes
Dallas
Texas
Mexico City
Mexico
Bank offers no interest loans for silos in Petty La Mar
A local bank in Petty, La Mar county, offers interest free loans to the first ten men who will construct silos. Several contracts have been made. Silos are new in Texas but seen as a necessity to save feed and reduce waste. Expected that most substantial farms will have silos within a few years. Several silos to be erected in the county this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petty
Lamar County
Texas
County Court Acquits In Two Trials This Week
County Court convened Monday in regular session but after two trials the jury was dismissed for the week. John Howard was found not guilty of petty theft and Mrs. Mattie Jenkins was acquitted of adultery.
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John Howard
Mattie Jenkins
Local High School Baseball Team Starts Practice
The high school base ball team held its first workout in a practice game last Friday and will soon test neighboring teams. The community expects strong material and hopes to win the state high school championship this spring.
Martin You Can Trade Your Cash for Dry Goods
A local seller invites customers to convert their cash trade into a large spring stock of dry goods offered for cash. The message emphasizes a straightforward sale and the ability to exchange full cash trade for inventory.
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Martin
Double Wedding Unites Pennington and Williford Couples
A double wedding of Hassey young people occurred at Proctor Sunday when Justice of the Peace Washington joined Jack Pennington and Almeda Williford. The couples were accompanied by friends to the ceremony. Miss Williford is the daughter of Mrs. A J Williford and Miss Hassey the daughter of Mr. and Mrs W L Hassey. The Penningtons will reside in Hasse, while the Stephenson couple plan to move to Laton where Stephenson’s parents have lived for several months.
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Hasse
Proctor
Justice of the Peace
Washington
Jack Pennington
Almeda Williford
Comanche County
Miss Williford
A. J. Williford
Hassey
W. L. Hassey
Mrs. Stephenson
Latan
Mr. Stephenson
Judge L B Russell Seeks Re election as City Clerk
Judge L B Russell authorizes his candidacy for re election to the office of City Clerk Assessor and Collector. He currently serves in this capacity and asks voters to consider his claims at the upcoming city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Russell
Russell
Dixon Family Laments Pneumonia Death of Clifford
Clifford Johnson aged eleven died of pneumonia at five on Saturday morning in Dublin after a three week illness. Burial was at the old Dublin cemetery at three o clock the following afternoon. The family, from Comanche, had planned to move to Oklahoma where Mrs. Johnson intended to reside with her son-in-law and other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Johnson
Dublin
Old Dublin
Comanche
Gustine
Oklahoma
Redman Leases Red Wagon Yard in Dublin
Ww C Redman of Blanket has leased the Red Wagon Yard in Dublin from J Blackburn the proprietor who moved to Dublin from Coleman Redman will move to Dublin next week and assume yard duties March first in charge of the property.
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Ww. C. Redman
Blanket
Dublin
J. Blackburn
Coleman
Redman
Comanche County
Native Seed For Farmers From Texas Seeds
I announce a fine lot of cotton and corn seed for planting. Delivered to your nearest station, Mebane Triumph cottonseed pure and guaranteed at 1.50 per bushel. Ferguson yellow dent and Ferguson Chisholm white corn at 2.00 per bushel, purity guaranteed. 25 percent cash with order, balance C O D. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Catalogue on request. C R Royal box 385 Brownwood Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Texas
Ferguson
C. R Royal Box
Brownwood Texas
Martin Co Flour Promotion
A local grocery promotion urges customers to buy flour from Martin Co. One sack promises to prove their flour is the best.
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Martin Co
Paint jobs offered by Nabers with color choices and guarantee
Advertisement notes Nabers offers painting services in red blue green and other colors with work and price guaranteed. No further details on scope or contact provided.
Visits of the Stork Birth Announcements List
Birth notices reported since last update include Earnie Wilkerson son at Sipe Springs on February 11 and multiple births in Downing, Gustine, and surrounding areas. Girls and boys born to families such as Lawless, Wooly, Scott, Beatty, Wohiseman, Wilkerson, Cotrell, Sheppard, Petitt, Couen, and others between January 2 and February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnie Wilkerson
Sipe Springs
Pat Churchwell
Downing
A. Lawless
G. L. Wooly
Carlton
J. D. Scott
Joe Allen
Gustine
Henry Beatty
L. W. Wohiseman
DeLeon
W. Wilkeraon
J D. Cotrell
J. D. Sheppard
Will Petitt
Jno
Commissioner Court Adjourned Session Reports Pending Business
The Commissioner Court met in adjourned session Thursday to finish business from the regular session. A full report will appear in the next issue as it was too late for this edition.
Bowden Bros Move Second Hand Furniture Store
Bowden Bros have moved their second hand furniture store from East North Main Street to the East Side location just north of late Bros, formerly occupied by G C Hamilton the grocer.
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Bowden Bros
Main Street
Late Bros
G. C. Hamilton
De Leon Buys 200000 Bushels of Peanuts for City Hall
Attorney A. E. Hampton of DeLeon reported in the city that DeLeon bought 200000 bushels or 200 cars of peanuts this year at 75 to 90 cents per bushel. He added the contract for the new City Hall in DeLeon was let Wednesday to local parties securing the project.
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A. E. Hampton
DeLeon
Singer sewing machines offered with easy payments
War news spread while sewing machine dealers advertise Singer machines as reliable and in lead. S. J. Miles, local agent, quotes part payments and 50 cents per week, inviting customers to use the mother’s machine and noting future Singer upgrades. Telephone 19 N. 8. Sq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewe
Mexico
Balkan States
Singer Mfg. Co
Em. S. J. Miles
N. 8
Tailor Fuhrman and family plan New Mexico homestead
Bobh Fuhrman and wife leave with Mrs. Fuhrman’s mother Mrs. Davis of Comanche for Torrence New Mexico to take up land and establish a future home. Fuhrman, an experienced tailor trained under D. W. Sheehan, hopes to start his own business if a suitable site is found nearby.
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Bobh Fuhrman
Bibb County Farmers Adopt Fertilizer After Local Trial
R. T. Janes and other Bibb citizens delivered a carload of fertilizer on Tuesday. Janes, a prominent farmer and stock man, promoted the product after last year’s successful trial on his land, prompting several farmers to start using it this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Janes
Bibb
Mr. Janes
Sipe Springs
Mexico’s Turbulent Politics Prompt Hopes for Peace
The article laments repeated shifts in Mexican administration amid ongoing conflict and war. It notes the high turnover as a sign of instability and speculates that lasting peace will only come after sustained reform and steadier leadership.
Dry heater and cook stove wood phone 255
Dry heater and cook stove wood advertised with phone contact 255. The listing notes availability and price details for home heating and cooking needs. Potential buyers are directed to call for more information and pickup arrangements.
Martin Co. Adverts Invite Shoppers to Visit Store
No trouble to show goods. Visit our store. Whether you want to buy goods or not. Martin Co. want to meet you, advt.
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Martin Co
Advt
Valentine's Day Dinner Hosted by Mrs. Neely
Mrs. R V Neely entertained with a Valentine dinner party described as elaborate and royal. Guests mingled in clown themed parades and heart decor, dining amid a banquet of nearly forty heart shaped dishes and toasts praising the hostess.
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Neely
Lucy Kirk
Minnie Cunningham
Myrtle Paine
Rita Harris
Dana Saye
Estelle Reese
Kate Rogers
Ellen Moore
Marguerite Hill
Messrs
Wade Everidge
J. R. Eanes
W. J. Cunningham
Elbert Mason
J. B Allcorn
Robert Moore
Arthur Collins
Nugent Durham
Victor Thadberg
Eugene Neely
Study Club Holds Enthusiastic Meeting at Mrs John Jay Home
The Study Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs John Jay's home with president Mrs William Reese presiding. They discussed the year's study program for 1913 and appointed a programme committee led by Miss Rita Harris with Miss Buena Hitchcock and Mrs Jess Hughes. Mrs Tom 3e1] elected press reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.W.H. Hamilton
Estelle Reese
Federation of Women's Clubs
Stephenville
Welborne Dunlap
R. FP. Holloway
Civic League
Mesdainea
T. J Helmsley
Geo, Cunningham
T. H. Bell
Jao
Jay
John Jay
William Reese
Rita Harris
Buena Hitchcock
Jess Hughes
Tom
Juniors Entertain Seniors at Comanche High School
The Juniors of Comanche High School hosted the Seniors at Miss Ola Cunningham’s home on Friday evening. Couples arrived for a lively evening with progressive dance as the highlight. Refreshments and music complemented the informal, jolly gathering.
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Comanche High School
Ola Cunningham
Miss Ola
Floy
Tom Decker Dies After Illness near Town
Tom Decker of four and a half miles east of town died last Thursday February 6 after an illness of about twenty six hours. Burial was at Salt Creek cemetery the next day. He was a hardworking citizen and family man respected by friends. survived by his wife and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Decker
Salt Creek
Mr. Decker
Sipe Springs
Missouri Corn for Sale Cheap Carload
Quick sale notice for a motorcarload of Missour corn offered by Commercial Grain Co. The shipment is 3 tons and priced to move. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Grain Cor, Co
Martin County Buys Largest Stock of Ladies Hats
Martin Co. announces it has purchased the largest stock of ladies hats ever carried in first class millinery, promising a wide selection for shoppers and a new arrivals push.
Unwisten Brown Shoe Seized in Harris Campingham Case
A Brown Shoe case involving Nedy Harris Campingham Co faces unexpected action as the unwisten item is seized. Officials report the event occurred in a local jurisdiction with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eather Bhor, Nedy Harris Campingham Co
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Wm. Connally
Commissioners Court
J. M. McCrary
Social
Mrs. R. V. Neely
Keningston Club
George W. Tate
Tate
Maud Roberson
Tom Bell
Mesdames Greer
Dunlap
Sutphin
Chilton
House
Clemmons
Gille
Pierce
Bennett
Houghton
Ory
Hill
Guthrie
Mays
Bell
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