Sam Houston Opposed Secession During Civil War Era
FOR SALE OR TRADE Small home in Comanche four rooms on two acres of good land with berry patch. Located near town, suitable for bean trade. See Lewis for batteries radios flashlights telephones and gas engines. Kilpatrick's Hardware Store notes fresh supplies. Also FOR SALE Moyo team tools feed and possession of John Banner place near Guatine W. W. Vineyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Comanche
EF. Werner
P. O. Box
Comanche
Texas
Lewis Ay
Moyo Team
John Banner Place
Guatine
W. W. Vineyard
Itp
Card of Thanks for H. J. Smith
The family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of husband father and grandfather H J Smith. They note the comfort of deeds words sympathy and floral offerings in their sorrow. The family signs as The Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Smith
Used 1934 Chevrolet Truck with Oak Body
Local classified lists a 1934 Chevrolet truck described as factory oak bodied with 0 L springs and long wheel base. Pricing appears as 475.00 365.00 375.00, indicating multiple offer figures or configurations.
Blanton Attacks Hopkins Ruling on Relief Work
Congressman Blanton denounces Harry Hopkins and a Works Progress Administration rule barring government jobs to anyone not on relief as un American and discriminatory. He urges Congress to rescind the ruling and ensure fair treatment for all distressed Americans regardless of relief status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Planton
Harry Hokins
National Works Progress
Blanton
Congress
Speaker
Congress of
United States
Harry Hopkins
Works Progress Administrator
Harry Howkins
Harry Werkins
Hey Head
Harry Hawkins
Hopkins
Wasing*ton
Connery
Texas
Mr. Connery
Mr. Hopkins
Mr. Blanton
Flour for cash with prompt delivery Comanche Chief
Cash sale of all flour items with low prices and delivery included. Contact number 176 for Comanche Chief.
C W Stewart Buried At Blanket in Brown County
C W Stewart 77 of Blanket, Brown County resident 50 years, died Tuesday at his home. Funeral at Eureka Cemetery near Blanket with Rev Henderson officiating. Born July 31 1858 in Mississippi, married 1882 to Davie Falls, six children. Survivors include four children and ten grandchildren. He was a longtime Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stewart
Blanket
Brown County
Eureka
Mr. Henderson
Mr. Stewart
Mississippi
B. F. Stewart
Texas
Saba County
Davie Falls
Prebyteriaa Church
T. S. Stewart
Rising Star
Clare Stewart
Locke Stewart
Edith Stewart
Thanks for sympathy and flowers after a bereavement
Henry Kemp Dorothy Kemp and families express sincere thanks for the loyal sympathy and numerous floral offerings given after the death of their beloved wife and mother, noting God called her home with wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kemp
Dorothy Kemp
J. B. Tatum
Freeman Northcutt
Five Saturdays in February Explains Rare Calendar Event
The note explains that February can have five Saturdays only when it is a leap year and starts on a Saturday. Since 1752, this has occurred just six times and won’t recur until 1964.
H. J. Smith Buried At Taylor's Chapel
Henry Jackson Smith 63 of Comanche died at a Brownwood hospital February 15 after brief illness. Funeral at Taylor's Chapel Cemetery with Rev. R. M. McGinnis officiating. He is survived by wife a son and a daughter. He had joined the Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia and later Sweetwater Baptist Church in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jackson Smith
Comanche
Brownwood Hospital
Taylor’s Chapel Cemetery
R. M. McGinnis
Te Pomen Baptist Church
Mr. Smith
McGinnis
Jack Smith
Georgia
Texas
Horace
Stacy Street
Lebanon
Smith
Missionary Baptist Church
Sweetwater
Local visits and church services noted in Merkel region
Soda Springs residents visit Merkel relatives while Trent visitors enjoy a weekend. Sam Carter was taken to a German hospital Sunday. W H Lloyd family and others spent Thursday in Brownwood. Rev. Roger Smith will fill his regular Baptist Church appointment Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fustus Sledge
Merkel
Earl Norwood
Wayland
Bobbie’ Gayle
Trent
Sam Carter
W. H. Lloyd
J. H. Lloyd
G. Lloyd
Brownwood
Roger Smith
Baptist Church
F D R Invitation To White House A Frolic
Former New York governor Al Smith declines an invitation from Franklin D Roosevelt to stay at the White House. The two longtime Democratic figures and former New York governors once allied, now share a wary friendship as Roosevelt invites Smith to the executive residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
New York
Roosevelt
Smith
White House
Washington
Houston
New York Sun
Political Candidate Announcements for Democratic Primary 1636
The Chief announces candidates for multiple offices in the Democratic Primary on July 25 1636. Listed are District Attorney H W Allen and C Hampton. District Clerk Ben Wilhelm. County Judge R S McCharen. County Attorney D P Parker. County Clerk Hollis Burton. Sheriff Ey. Representatives R A Luker B F Cadenhead. Tax Assessor-Collector E R Armstrong W D Sturkie J B Lacy. County Treasurer I M Davis. Commissioners F L Little W Graham H W Scott L T Cunningham Sam Lewis. Commissioner Precinct 3 Clemons Laker F T Brandt R L Graham E W Bunt Bruner. Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Geo C Wetzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Allen Co. C. Hampton
Ben Wilhelm
R. S. McCharen
D. P. Parker
Hollis Burton
R. A. Luker
B. F. Cadenhead
E. R. Armstrong
W. D. Sturkie
J. B. Lacy
I. M. Davis
F. L
Local Social News Roundup From Hamilton Area
Lamkin visits Pottsville with Grace Pruitt while Tarleton student Cosa Baggett stays in town. Mrs. Perry Moring improves in Hamilton hospital. Crosbyton visitors Dr Bat Mrs McCarty and son join relatives here. Several families note illnesses and weekend visits across Stephenville Fort Worth Cleburne and Stephenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil Campbell
Emma Lee Jackson
Pottsville
Grace Pruitt
Cosa Moisele Baggett
Tarleton
Perry Moring
Hamilton
Frank Bat
M. W. McCarty
Gon
Crosbyton
Jimmie Doyle Moring
Stephenvile
Loy Dooley
Fort Worth
Paul Neel
Eubanks
Terry Brandt
S. C. Sterhans
Cleburne
Dan Maley
Local Visits Highlight Kilgore and Gatesville Tripers
Kilgore couple Mr and Mrs Clyde Claborn visited Mrs Claborns parents Mr and Mrs William Vines last week. Memphis visitors Mr and Mrs T A Everett spent the weekend in town. Lois Jordan of Gatesville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Smith. Woodrow Wilson remark cited on entering World War I with 4,000,000 Americans saying draft compelled entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Claborne
Kilgore
William Vines
T. A. Everett
Memphis
Lois Jordan
Gatesville
Walter Smith
Woodrow Wilson
Vineyards seed and Yukon flour arrive with pricing
An OCR fragment notes a full line of ga seed at Vineyards and fresh car Yukon's Flour Meal and Feed. It advertises consistently good prices and urges customers to try fresh and cured meat, mentioning Maine seed Irish toes and carload shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Maine
Centennial Prizes For Local History Offer Cash Rewards
Comanche County invites school children clubs and individuals to enter the Texas Centennial Exposition contest. Cash prizes total 2850 dollars plus medals plaques and certificates for information about relics documents and pictures existing in Texas before 1900. Entries from elementary to high school receive awards and lapel pins for Centennial Historical Club membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas Centennia
Dallas
Texasrior
Hich
Texas
Centinnial Historical Club
Clothing Drive Aids Needy by Comanche County
Mrs. Nell Webb new Case Worker launches a drive for warm clothing including coats sweaters shoes and underwear to help needy families. Many with children in school lack enough garments for the extreme weather. donations can be left at the Commissioners' Court room or arranged by calling 118 for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wease
County Jude's
E. G. Wells
Commissioners’ Court Room
Nell Webb
Comanche County
Milk Boiling Tip: Pinch of gcea Prevents Curdling
A brief kitchen note advises adding a pinch of gcea when boiling milk to prevent curdling and maintain smooth texture. The tip highlights a simple, practical method for home cooks to stabilize heat and dairy.
Special sale on 82-piece American Dinner Ware sets
Kil patrick's Hardware Store advertises 82-piece dinner ware in two new designs at 9.45 dollars per set. Only 12 sets available at this bargain price.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Rae Fruit
Austin Greety
Ave
Austin
Austine
Pate Pagan
Hilley Poultry Farm
Sidney
A. A. Hille
E. Wright
Reese Drug Store
Garner
Comanche National
Wm. Reese
Steve Hilliard
EH. Rauhut
Englinh
Jesse Atwood and Son Matchery
West Ward School Building
Co. Texas
Sftf
Rawleigh
Hamilton Country
Dept
Tenn
W. I. Lane
Rt. 8
E. W. Butler
T. Johnson
Frank
E. R. Wright
W. Gilmore
Turnersville
Troy Wright
Rt. 3
Eiva Irby
T. V. Austin
Sam Todd
Gustine
Jesse Atwood and Son Hatchery
Leonard
Henry Perkins
Pettit
Guetine
Roger Vasley
W. BR. Kearmg Farm
M. H. Kirkland
Pax
A. S. Harris
George Bagley
Will Martin Place
J. L. York
Cotton Grove
Guthrie Place
Sam Houston
Zephyr
E. T. Faker
Poute 1
Tevas
Thos. Stark
Sam Rehm
Riley
Mystery Washing Machine
Agenta
J. M. Vick
Thorp’ S Grocery
Austin Avneue
Round Mountain
W. C. Fern
Claude George
Brook Mays & CO
Reliable Piano House
Dea
Bruce White
Cid
Srey
Reed Hardware Store
O. K
L. Springs
Ford Tudor
Fagan Chevrolet Co
Comanche, Texas
Blanton Galls
W. P. A. Ruling
Un-American
Comanche Milling Co
E. Hoff
Mer
Hoff
Dr. Salsbury
Taylor’s Chapel
Soda Springs
Alfred
Broad Potomac
F. D
Lamkin
GAP
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