Licenses Granted in Court House Circles
Samuel O. Switzer files for marriage to Ida Hornsby and J H Kerley to Miss Flora Good. E M Clark seeks a license to Miss Erma Hampton. Earl J. Harris to Miss Wastie Ratliff. Henry Nowlin to Miss Bettie McCarroll. William Lester Horner to Miss Lena McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel O. Switzer
Ida Hornsby
J. H. Kerley
Flora Good
E. M. Clark
Erma Hampton
Earl J. Harris
Wastie Ratliff
Henry Nowlin
Bettie McCarroll
William Lester Horner
Lena McMillan
Visits of the Stork. R. D. Thomas near Sipe Springs
A birth notice records a girl for R. D. Thomas near Sipe Springs and a boy for A. L. Gray near Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Thomas
Sipe Springs
A. L. Gray
Carlton
Commissioners Court Proceedings January 12 1880s
Court authorized E O Reese to buy lumber and materials to repair Stag Creek bridge A Beattie and Suez road extension to Downing described with bounds to cost not more than 60 dollars Resignation of Justice of Peace A J Allgood Precinct 6 accepted County Judge to buy a jacket stove for the District Court room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 0. Reese
Comanche and
May Road
Stag Creek
Beattie and Suez
Downing
McDaniel
J. M. Magness
E. V. Pittsland
B. M. McCrary
H. W. Dean
DeLeon and
Salem Road
DeLeon
J. H. Hardin
B. F. Stephens
W. Corner
T. J. McGinnis
J. H. Loudermilk
Ann Loudermilk
C.smith
W. H. Loudermilk
Comanche Road
A. J. Allgood
Justice of Peace
Land transfers and parcels sold in various Texas towns
A series of real estate deeds shows transfers in Sidney Comanche and DeLeon. Transactions include A L McDaniel to F L Little for a lot in Sidney and payments ranging from 800 to 4000 dollars for parcels in Comanche DeLeon and surrounding areas. Other deeds list 50 to 70 acre transfers and block lot exchanges among named buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. McDaniel
F. L. Little
Sidney
H. A.carmichael
A. G. Hall
Chiltor
Add
Comanche
G. W. Crowet Ax
W. A. Nunnelly
DeLeon
R. W. Gray
M. K. Karnes
John Dooling
G. W. Crow
J. W. Broughton
J. R. Park
Shipp
M. N. Steel
C. D.cuthbertson
R. L. Jones
T. M. Jenkins
S. E
Jno
Cotton Belt Special 10 Visit Comanche
C Rockenbach announces the Cotton Belt Special Agricultural Exhibit Train will stop in Comanche on January 23 from 3 30 to 9 p m The train travels through Texas promoting dairying stock raising and diversified farming with seven cars focused on silo and dairy exhibits It will feature home water systems and canning outfits Lecturers include B L Nance Chas B Austin G W Orms and D N Barrow and school visits are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rockenbach
Agricultural and Industrial Commissioner
The
Cotton Belt
Comanche
Texas
Waco
Gatesville
Hamilton
Stephenville
Southwestern
B. L. Nance
State Dept. of Agriculture
Chas. B. Austin
State University of Texas
G. W
Land transfers and sales in Lampasas and Comanche counties
A catalog of real estate deeds and transfers across Lampasas and Comanche counties showing multiple parties exchanging hundreds to thousands of dollars for land parcels and blocks including school lands, town lots, and portions of sections. Names include R. A. White, The Burks-Simmons Co., Eugenie Hill Grant, Fannie Hill, J. Doss Miller, Equitable Surety Co., and others with 125 to 3600 dollar values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. White
Burks-Simmons Co
Lampasas County
F. M. Helmsley
F. M. Helmsley Jr
Jino
Fannie Hill
Eugenie Hill
D. H. McFaddin
Dona B. Hill
Comanche
G. B. Buckler
J. Doss Miller
J. P. Stephenson
J. E. Lynn
Equitable Surety Co
Barnes
W. F. Davidson
Dan Hill
N. W
D. A. Land
Sallie Teeter
W. C. Chambers
J. ©. Chambers
DeLeon
J. M. Davis
J. B. Parker
S. E
Community cooperation shapes the ideal town
A public letter argues that a thriving community depends on genuine cooperation among families. It notes progress hinges on parks, schools, churches, roads, water, fire protection, sewage, sidewalks, and shared public works, not isolated individual effort.
City Council Holds Monthly Meeting
The council met in regular session Monday night with Mayor Cunningham and Aldermen M. V. Skinner C. L. Cox C. T. Jacobs J. B. Weems present to discuss ongoing city issues and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
M. V. Skinner
C. L. Cox
C. T. Jacobs
J. B. Weems
Road Through Callaway's Land
Gib Callaway represented Oscar Callaway before the council and offered to sell a city strip from the north city line of Comanche south through his land at 80 dollars per acre. On motion the proposition was accepted and a warrant to issue when a proper deed is made. R B Newman sought street overseer but no vacancy exists, so no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaway
Gib Callaway
Oscar Callaway
City of
Comanche
R. B. Newman
City Water Charges Ordered Pursuant to Council Directive
J A Gage and Captain Wright used city water without payment despite council order of July 8 1912. The council directs the water superintendent to collect charges from all users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gage
Capt. Wright
Sewerage Ordinance Discussion and Pending Amendments
City council debated sewerage charges andpossible need to amend existing ordinances. It ordered the City Attorney and Ordinance Committee to investigate current law and report at the next meeting.
Dividing the City Into Wards Proposed by Mayor
The Mayor and Ordinances Committee will consult City Attorney on dividing the city to elect aldermen by wards rather than at large as currently done.
Dog License Tax Year Change Ordinance Report
The Ordinance Committee is directed to draft a bill shifting dog license tax year to January 1 through December 31 and to amend the current ordinance so taxes become due by March 1 each year.
Poll Tax Payments Rise in Comanche County
Poll tax receipts as of Monday total 2 088 of 5 118 assessed. Under new law, payment避免 penalties of 5 dollars or five days county work. Better pay now to avoid the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Banks Elect Officers and Directors for New Year
At annual stockholders meetings of four banks held recently the following directors were elected W H Eddleman F E Adams W F Durham T R Helmsley H A Carmichael N A Palmer R W Higginbotham Officers named W H Eddleman president F E Adams vice president T R Helmsley vice president W M Durham cashier K L Macon assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Eddleman
F. E. Adams
W. F. Durham
T. R. Helmsley
H. A. Carmichael
N. A Palmer
R. W. Higginbotham
W. M. Durham
K. L. Macon
T. Cashier
Comanche National Bank Directors and Officers Listed
Comanche National Bank announces its directors J B Chilton Jno D Waring J N Farmer FE W Harris and J R Thomas. Officers are J B Chilton president J D Waring vice president and J B Allcorn assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chilton
Jno
D. Waring
J. N. Farmer
FE. W. Harris
J. R. Thomas
J.D. Waring
J. B. Allcorn
Asst
F. and M. National Bank Directors and Officers Revealed
The bank lists directors J. W. Cunningham J. F. Tate M. B. Anderson W Sanford J. A. Montgomery R. N. Moore W. B. Cunningham and officers W. B. Cunningham president J. F. Tate first vice president J. W. Cunningham second vice president W. J. Cunningham cashier Miss Ruth Waldrop assistant cashier and bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cunningham
J. F. Tate
M. B. Anderson
W. ©. Sanford
J. A. Montgomery
R. N. Moore
W. B. Cunningham
W. J. Cunningham
Ruth Waldrop
Directors and Officers of First State Bank
The notice lists bank directors J. E. Gray L. B. Rus sell E. E. Anthony W. A. Wagner J. H. Tate W. T. Huff A. H. Beene G. E. Smith E. E. Denny and officers J. E. Gray president L. B. Russell vice president E. B. Anthony cashier Miss Ellen Moore assistant cashier Dr. B. D. Turner bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Gray
L. B. Russell
E. E. Anthony
W. A. Wagner
J. H. Tate
W. T. Huff
A. H. Beene
G. E. Smith
E. E. Denny
E. B. Anthony
Ellen Moore
Dr. B. D. Turner
Change in Management at Hamilton Drug Co
J. W. Thornton resigned as manager of the Hamilton Drug Co after a year in charge. He is succeeded by Mr. Blanken ship of Big Sandy Texas. Thornton has not yet decided on future plans and friends wish the Thorn ton couple success wherever they locate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thornton
Hamilton Drug Co
Blankenship
Big Sandy
Texas
Thornton
Mrs. Thornton
First of the Year Marriage License in County Clerk Office
On New Year’s night Troy Fisher and Ruby Mc Guire sought a marriage license at the County Clerk’s office. After a delay for a notary and age affidavit, the license was issued and the ceremony performed, with best wishes for a happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Fisher
Ruby McGuire
Open Letter Attacks Prohibition Faction in Texas
A Texas open letter argues a small faction pushing state wide prohibition seeks to control party policy and governor races. It alleges covert plans to eliminate prohibition candidates, notes a Dallas gathering during the State Fair failed to attract supporters, and questions the faction’s legitimacy within the Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Lane
Texas
Dallas
Prohibition
Thos. H. Ball
8. P. Brooks
Worth of silos boosts Comanche County farm profits
Tip Roe of Champion Silo Co sold a 320 ton plant to Mr. Beattie of Downing, bringing Beattie�s capacity to 400 tons. Beattie plans two hundred acres of Savanna Creek farm feed and storage in silos. Local buyers report profit from silos amid cattle markets and urge widespread adoption to improve education and rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Roe
Champion Silo Co
Comanche County
Claud Meadows
John Evans
Downing
Mass meeting backs old convention for nominations
A mass meeting with 87 attendees gave strong ovations to a speaker linked to a candidate. While not all present supported him, those who called the meeting favored concentrating on the candidate and rejected a primary in favor of the traditional convention method.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stork
Comanche Oil Company
Comanche Oil Co
Goss
Conton Belt
City Council
First National Bank
Comanche National Bank
F. & M. National Bank
First State Bank
Gallen Thomas
Will H. Mayes
Cullen F. Thomas
Dallas, Texas
Downing Man
Gulf & Pacific Chartered
Sweetwater
Austin
Gulf & Pacific Railway Companith General
Nolan, Taylor, Runnels
Callahan
Coleman
Brown
Eastland
Thomas Tramell
J. W. W. Holmes
Ben Anthony
Wedge
William Wright
Johan Johnson
H. C. Hord. Healey
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