Local families spend holidays visiting relatives across Texas towns
The holiday season brings a list of visits and returns as Nora Lassiter of Proctor spends Xmas with her parents in Blanket while Don Coker and wife see relatives in Blanket. David Bruton returns to Ft Worth after visiting here. Multiple locals including Leona Ashmore, Mrs. Meroney of Dallas, Mrs. Clarke and child, and Rollie Jefferies, along with many others, host or travel to relatives in De Leon, Dallas, Brownwood, Rising Star, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Lassiter
Proctor
Don Coker
David Bruton
Ft Worth
Leona Ashmore
A. L. Meroney
Dallas
8. B. Todd
D. Chas. Clarke
Dublin
Mat Wilkinson
Houston
Ewell Slack
Rollie Jefferies
Ferris
Idabelle
Okla
Faye Butler
Jud McCarty
Rockwall
Texas
Fred Kilpatrick
Ennis
J. J. Cadenhead
DeLeon
Robert
Will Harris
Decatur
A.S. Harris
J. J. Mayes
Brownwood
Willie Boaz
Rising Star
H. C. Bostain
M. B. Wilkinson
Emma Harris
Sherman
S. J. Thomas
Sellers
Sidney
C. P. St. Clair
L. E. Adams
Gatesville
Ibe Grage
Verna Hooker
Ida Mae Sappis
Fort Worth
Waco
Mattie Mae Dodson
R. V. Strayhorn
Christmas Holidays Bring News of Local Families
The note lists dozens of local residents and relatives visiting from Waco Denton Brownwood Havana Clarendon and Blanket. It mentions Miss Camile Switzer returning to San Marcos to study and others spending holidays with kin while the editor reports rain and poor crops in northeast Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Lardis
Camile Switzer
San Marcos
Dick Long
Waco
Texas
Robert Barnes
Brownwood
Thompson Bruton
Havana
Cuba
Pea Grace Kilpatrick
Clarendon
W.W. Kilpatrick
Grace
Dallas News
Farm and Ranch
Holland’s
W. F. Rogers
Fred
Carl
Lizzie
Tom Cunningham
H. T. Stewart
Hasse
Virginia Bowden
Verda Hamilton
Alma Robinson
Vera Waldrop
Mary Granger
Ruby Durham
Lucile Hall
Six And One Abroad Book Becomes Available
Mrs. S J Thomas and her sons travel from Sellars to Austin after visiting relatives here during the holidays. The book Six and One Abroad by her late husband S J Thomas is now off the press with the first 100 copies arriving soon. Readers may order for 1.75 dollars by phone or by check at the office.
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S. J. Thomas
Sellars
Sidney
Austin
New Year Greeting from C F Williams & Co
The firm thanks customers for 1913 business and asks continued patronage in 1914, promising to sell for strictly cash on small profit margins. The letter closes with cordial regards from C F Williams & Co.
Vinol touted as stomach remedy by Ohio man
John W. Skillen of Sidney Ohio credits Vinol with curing years of stomach trouble and weakness. Experts blame hasty eating for many stomach issues noting Vinol strengthens digestion and boosts weight. The testimonial claims Vinol is safe tasty and effective and promises money back if not helped.
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John W. Skillen
Sidney
Ohio
Wug Co
Comanche
Tex
Transfer Business Changes Hands Atwood Brothers Sale
Mr. J. D. Dean of Waco former foreman of the work train on the Cotton Belt has purchased the transfer business of Atwood Brothers and will operate it in the future. We welcome Mr. Dean to the city.
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J. D. Dean
Waco
Cotton Belt
Atwood Brothers
Dean
Comanche Teens Attend Ft. Worth Central vs Stephenville Game
A large group of Comanche youths traveled to Stephenville on Thursday to watch the football clash between Central High of Fort Worth and Stephenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Central High
Ft. Worth
Hens Wanted for Load at Frisco Depot
The Dublin Prodi Company invites farmers to deliver a car of hens next Friday January 9 at the Frisco depot, paying 9 cents per pound the highest price ever paid in Comanche. Bring in your hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Comanche
Dublin Prodi: Company
Dublin Produce Company
The Wim Reese Co Offers Free Truss Fitting
If rupture occurs clients are told not to risk life and the firm promises to fit the truss at no extra cost. The Wim Reese Co. advertises safety and cost free service.
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Wim. Reese Co
Fire devastates Carlton block in Stephenville
A blaze swept the Carlton Brothers & Company building and an adjoining block in Stephenville early Wednesday, destroying offices of Chandler and Pannill, the Commercial Club, and Cage & Crow bank. Losses run about 95 000 to 100 000 dollars with insurance and damaged utilities.
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Carleton
Carlton Mercantile Company
Stephenville
Carlton Brothers
Chandler and Pannill
Commercial Club
Jno. E. McCarty
National Mohair Association
Cage & Crow Bank
Carlton Brothers & Company
Chandler & Pannill
McCarty
Telephone Company
Electric Light Company
John E. McCarty
J. F. McCarty
Comanche
Dublin
City Ordinance Bans Street Obstructions in Comanche Texas
An ordinance prohibits leaving vehicles machinery or obstructions on public squares or streets longer than twelve hours daytime or any night. Each violation is a separate offense with fines from one to ten dollars. Passed December 29 1913. Also included is a classroom anecdote about natural observation and a parable on noticing common things.
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Comanche
Texas
G. A. Cunningham
N. A. Palmer
Ballard’s Hore Iround Syrup Promises Lung Healing
A dry hacking cough harms the lungs and air passages. Ballard's Hore Iround Syrup is sold as a healing balm claiming quick repair of lung damage. Price 25c, 6e and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
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Paris Smith
Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup Ad Claim
Advertisement notes Rexall Cherry Bark cough syrup from Wm. Reese Company as a remedy for coughs. Mentions price concessions possible with quick sales and many sunadvertised goods not always advertising feasible.
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Rexall
Wm. Reese Company
Lost Baby Pillow With Letter B Found Near Town
Lost item near town or square a baby pillow with a letter B on the slip. Return to Chief Exponent or Mrs. Grace Bonds. FOR SALE a good pair of mules eight years old. See J. B. Arthur.
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Grace Bonds
J. B. Arthur
Land for sale or trade in Oklahoma from A N Baxter
The notice offers 320 acres in Southeastern Oklahoma for sale or trade for land in Comanche County and lists A N Baxter of Comanche Texas as contact. A social report describes a Negro party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C P St Clair where guests wore costumes and dialect impersonations, with African style refreshments.
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Oklahoma
Comanche County
A. N. Baxter
Comanche
Texas
C. P. St. Clair
Transfer and baggage business sold to J. D. Dean
Atwood Bros announce sale of their transfer and baggage business to J. D. Dean who assumes charge and asks for continued patronage. The notice mentions Dave Cunningham at the Chief Exponent office and references Eastman Kodaks and window glass from the Reese Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dean
Dean
Comanche
Atwood Bros
Goodbye to the Old Year Verse
A brief verse bidding farewell to the old year and its trials. The speaker expresses relief that the hardships are ending and welcomes the new year ahead.
Holiday Observed in Comanche With Closed Banks and Post Office
The first was observed as a holiday in Comanche with banks and the post office closed.
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Comanche
Dublin Produce Company Seeks Hens for January Friday Sale
The Dublin Produce Company invites customers to bring in hens for a sale on next Friday January 9 in Comanche. Participants urged to deliver poultry to the designated market.
Alma Neely Hosts Holiday Social With Games and Song
Miss Alma Neely hosted a Saturday afternoon social attended by Mrs. Ned Holman of Guthrie Oklahoma and other guests. Tables for 42 and 500 were filled after greetings in the reception suite. Vocal numbers by Mrs. Oscar Russell and Miss Mary Harris enhanced the event. High scores in 500 and 42 earned bonbons for Mrs. W J Cunningham and Miss Camille Switzer. Visitors included Mesdames Holman Russell Maroney Warren and Lott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Neely
Ned Holman
Guthrie
Okla
Alma
Oscar Russell
Mary Harris
W. J. Cunningham
Camille Switzer
Mesdames Holman
Russell
New York
Maroney
Dallas
Warren and
Lott
Summerville
New Year Joy and Hope Rings in Comanche
Residents in Comanche marked the transition with watch parties and church bells. The year was seen as disappointing by many, with few regrets at its end, and optimism grew for joy, prosperity, and happiness in the coming months.
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Comanche
Christmas visitors and social notices across communities
Mr Marcus Taylor of Sidney spent Christmas day with friends in this community and attended a party at Mr Cleve’s Thursday night. Mrs Jesse Warren of DeLeon visited relatives here. Miss Nena McBee of Combe and Miss Ellen Stublefield visited her sister in Comanche. Mr D J Stublefield travels to Coryell Monday to visit relatives. Willie Roe, previously at Sipe Springs for school, has moved back home after illness. Jim Clark of Oklahoma plans to move here. Oak Valley Cottonwood youths serenaded Friday night. A storm party at Willie Bott’s Cottonwood Saturday drew many attendees.
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Marcus Taylor
Sidney
Cleve
Fiie
Willie Roe
Sipe Springs
Jim Clark
Oklahoma
Oak Valley
Cottonwood
Willie Bott
Rupture Suffering? Call Our Store For Fitting Guarantee
The Wm. Reese Co offers relief for rupture with a guaranteed fit or no charges. Call the store to arrange a fitting and enjoy assured service.
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Wm. Reese Co
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William Scott
Gustine
Scott
Zael Poyd
Bertie Cooper
Cisco
Leon Moreland
de Leon
Joe Thompson
Kingsville
Wn Carroll
Anc
Chief
Exponent
R. H. Moore
Dan Dutton
The
Comanche Mercantile Co
Geo. Montgomery
Liberal Commission
J. H. Jones
Sweetwater Road
J. R. Hartman
Eagle
J. R. Comanche
B. F. Grimes
McPherson House
Lee Morris Place
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
M. B. White
Lamkin, Texas
South Main Street
Sallie McConnell
L. B. Thomas
Dave Cunningham
Chief Exponent
Eastman Kodaks
Treskiing
Roberson Sisters & Company
G. C. Hamilton
Oak Valley News
Southerland
Holland’s Magazine
the South’s Home Monthly
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