Sketch of General Scurry Career in 1863 Telegraph
The Tri-Weekly Telegraph excerpt highlights General Scurry a prewar Texas figure, his rise to Brigadier General, key actions at Valverde and Glorieta, the Galveston assault, and his command of the Eastern Sub-District of Texas. It praises his military skill, leadership, and staff, including Mills, Clark, Scurry, Haynie, and others, noting social regard and merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Mord
Telegraph
Houston
Texas
General Scurry
J. W
R. W. Scurry
Comanche
Scurry
Arizona
Reily
Valverde
Glorietta
New Mexico
Valverde Battery
Vicksburg
Holmes
Magruder
Galveston
A. N Mills
Lieut Clark
T. J. Scurry
Q. M
H. H. Haynie
Land offers near Comanche seek buyers in small tracts
W. G. Herring advertises sale and exchange options for farm land near Comanche. He proposes 5 to 20 acre tracts centered 1 to 2 miles north in the fruit belt and other areas. He seeks house trades and wind mills in exchange for cord wood fence posts barbed wire hog wire or junk iron for barter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Shane
W. G. Herring
Marriages rise 4 percent and divorces up 5 percent in Texas 1924
Texas 1924 records show 71 936 marriages and 15 370 divorces, up from 69 243 marriages and 14 632 divorces in 1923. Comanche County recorded 251 marriages and 14 divorces, while Dallas Harris and Bexar counties show high divorce-to-marriage ratios with Harris reporting 1 807 divorces from 4 214 marriages in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Comanche County
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Henry Gore
Bexar County
Dallas County
el Paso County
Harris County
Tarrant County
Doan's Pills Promised Relief for Kidney Ailments
An old advertisement claims Doan's Pills support kidney function and ease back pain. It quotes J B Payne, a retired farmer, describing prior kidney trouble with back ache and nighttime urination. The copy promotes Doan's as a stimulant diuretic available for 600e at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Manufacturer in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
J. B. Payne
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Christmas Dinner and Visit Highlights in Fellow Ship
Residents enjoyed a Christmas day dinner and a postholiday visit pattern in Fellow Ship. Ministers and families from Comanche Brownwood Bangs Dublin and Abi ine are noted alongside local gatherings and travels to Comanche Newburg and Comanche events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Clark
Comanche
A. Ho Laymon
Brownwood
Newburg
Dave Tinney
Pioneer
Earnest Tinney
Cross Plains
J. A. Tinney
Alice Freeland
Cottonwood
Callahan
County
E. C. Tinney
Hanson
Near
White Point
Eugene Gandy
Ben Tinney
Suez
Aubury McKinney
Tate
Willie Aaron
Abilene
Adlerike Promises Gas Relief for Husband and Wife
A cautionary public notice extols Adlerike as a remedy for chronic gas and stomach discomfort. A testimonial from Mrs. B. Brinkley claims one spoonful relieves gas, aids sleep, and even removes long-trapped waste. Sold by Hamilton Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Brinkley
Adlerike
Hamilton Drug Company
State Bank of Proctor Stockholders Meeting Set
Notice is given of the regular annual meeting of the State Bank of Proctor stockholders in Proctor Texas on Tuesday January Ath 1926 at 7 p m. The meeting will elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and handle other necessary business. President R W Gray Cashier R R Evans signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the State Bank of
Proctor
Texas
Former Comanchean Now in Marines Bound for Hawai
Homer Eivie Starr formerly of Comanche, Texas, has left San Diego for a Pearl Harbor duty tour in the Pacific. He is part of a Marine unit assigned to duty at Pearl Harbor Honolulu. Starr previously lived with his mother Mrs. Therne Starr in Comanche and joined the Marine Corps last July. He was with the 1st Battalion in San Diego and will experience Hawaii’s sights and recreation during a year or more of duty there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Diego
Calif
Dec
Hawaiian Islands
Homer Eivie Starr
Comanche
Texas
Pacific
U. S
Pearl
San Diego
Pearl Harbor
Naval Base
Hawaii
GE Stockholders Meeting Notice in Comanche Texas
Notice to holders of stock in the First State Bank of Comanche Texas that a meeting will be held at the bank’s comanche building on Tuesday January 12 1926 to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. President Holmesley and Cashier Karl F Tate sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank of
Comanche
Texas
Re. Holmsley
Karl F. Tate
Notice to Lease by Guardian on Texas Minor’s Mineral Interest
Guardian O P Fisher seeks court order to authorize a mineral lease for one fourth of the undivided interest of minors Ruby, Rosa, Eula, Audrey, Minnie, Lillie, Marie and Willis Fisher in 149 acres of land in Comanche County Texas. Hearing set for January 2 1926 at 9 a m in the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Cooper
Comanche
Texas
T. J. Helmsley
W. Cor
W. H. Nunnelly
J. C. Culbertson
J. M. Strickland
Strickland
Said County
P. Fisher
Ruby
Rosa
Eula
Audrey
Minnie
Lillie
Marie
Willis Fisher
First National Bank of Comanche Stockholders Meeting Notice
Holders of the First National Bank of Comanche Texas will be held in on Tuesday the 12th day of January 1926 W M Durham cashier. Dec 11 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Band
Comanche
Texas
W. M. Durham
Two Turnips Weigh Thirteen Pounds From Hasse Farm
J W Currier delivered to the Chief office near Hasse two turnips weighing a total of thirteen pounds. He notes a nine pound turnip previously exhibited at the First National Bank. Currier grew three varieties the Yellow Globe Purple Top Strip Leaf and Purple Top Globe. Purina chicken and dairy feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Comanche County
J. W. Currier
Hasse
Currier
First National Bank
Kindness of Comanche Residents Praised in Letter
An anonymous letter from G. W. Gilmore thanks Comanche residents for their generosity to his motherless children after moving to the town. The children received many Christmas gifts, lifting their spirits, before Gilmore plans to move to Dublin for highway work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Dublin
G. W. Gilmore
Dry Bill Aims to Oust Congress Members
A House bill introduced by Representative Blanton of Texas proposes dishonorable dismissal for government employees including Congress members and military personnel who buy liquor from bootleggers or violate prohibition laws. He also seeks to bind diplomats to the Eighteenth Amendment, arguing diplomats enjoy immunity while Americans must observe it.
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Washington Post
Congress
Representative Blanton
Texas
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W. J. Godfrey
Tobe Steward
R. W. Gray
R. R. Evans
Hawai
Purina
J. F. Grissem
F. Grissom
WM. Reese
Asta
Nck
Grove’s
Haarlem
Aero
Gorp
N. A. Palmer
Rauhut’s
Locke
Miles
J. P. Nevins
Lawrenceburg
Tom J. Cunningham
Fastland County
Os County
Eartland
P. A. Pettit
Comanche, Texas
Fleming
Thedford
R. H. W. Hamilton
Jessufft Allcorn
C. W. McCollum
Office Burks Bidg
L. M. Cochran
M. Bank
Clyde
Agent Pierce Petroleum Corporation
North Side Square
Renere’s
J. H. Huff
Texas College of Ontemetry
Y. W. Holmes
Masonic
Heiskell
Donaho
Barry
Dogwood
Dawson Coals
Comanche Poult Farm
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