Local notes from Gorman area report visits and arrivals
Miss Naoma Barren of Gorman visits Miss Mary Bryant this week. Miss Lena Langston teaching at Cottonwood visits her parents from Friday to Sunday. Mrs. T. C. Walker returns home after visiting Moran. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Redwine of near Wilson visit relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. David Boyd return from Alabama. Cyril McPherson of Pottsville enters school here. The Bear family and others move back from Bibb area to make their home. Rev. Ellis Donaho fills regular appointment. Miss Ethel Keller hosts a singing for Belcher Loan Co. of Dallas. Will Parker buys Bryson land and plans improvements. Will Works travels to Brownwood. W. H. Reece returns from visit with son in Energy. Birth announced for K. D. Jones and wife. Leo Waganon returns from the East. Local attendance notes as February nears. Waganon family measles affect Walnut school. R. Q. George’s baby sick. W. F. Lackey’s son ill near Gap. Christian church holds Sunday singing. Ross Arms and John Cox make a rushing trip to Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naoma Barren
Gorman
Mary Bryant
Lena Langston
Cottonwood
Jesse Langston
T. C. Walker
Moran
J. F. Redwine
Near Wilson
David Boyd
Alabama
Cyril McPherson
Pottsville
Fate Bear
Misses Smith
Near Bibb
Belcher Loan Company
Dallas
Will Parker
Bryson
Will
Brownwood
W. H. Reece
John
Energy
K. D. Jones
Leo Waganon
A. C
W. F. Lackey
Gap
Copperas Prairie and Gap News Briefs
Blustery week gave way to spring as farmers plowed with vim. Mr and Mrs W C Graham and Misses Vassie and Alta W C Brysonville family visited relatives. Andrew Brice stayed with Brysonville kin. Dr Hilley of Sidney reported at Gap. A Y Parsons hosted a dance with a large crowd. Sipe Springs May Brysonville represented. Surveyor Armstrong was here for a day or two last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Prairie
Gap News
W. C. Graham
Vassie
Alta
W. C
Brysonville
Andrew Brice
Doctor Hilley
Sidney
Gap
A. Y. Parsons
Sipe
Mrs W W Lake Credits Vinci For Grippe Recovery
Mrs. W W Lake of Aberdeen Mississippi credits Vinci for restoring her strength after a grippe illness. She reports her cough nearly gone and her health fully recovered, praising the cods’ liver extract and gnuc iron components in Vinci. Comanche, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Lake
Aberdeen
Vinci
Mercer Gap Woodmen Visit Blanket Camp for Initiation
Mercer Gap Camp W O W members traveled to Blanket Camp on Saturday January 17 arriving about 5 30 P M They conferred the protection degree on three Blanket candidates The visiting team included Dock Edwards Zim Rogers R R Gore Dock Huggins J G McKinzie Orvel Rogers Clarence Gore Ira Fletcher Ervin Gore J A Edwards Code Murphree J R Waldrop and W E K McKinzie Officers listed followed A bountiful spread welcomed the Sovereigns The visit featured a Woodcraft speech by Bro Wilkins pastor of the Blanket Presbyterian Church and plans to reciprocate the hospitality later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Gap Camp
W.O.W
Bert Hill
Mercer Gap
Dock Edwards
Zim Rogers
R. R. Gore
Dock Huggins
J. G. McKinzie
Orvel Rogers
Clarence Gore
Ira Fletcher
Ervin Gore
J. A. Edwards
Code Murphree
J. R. Waldrop
W. EK. McKinzie
R. B. Waldrop
J. A. Osborne
G. C. McKinzie
J. R. Rushing
W. J. Turner
John Wetherington
M. G. Brown
Bibb Bubbles and Local Visits Across Texas
Cool weather notes contrast with warm past days as Dallas resident Chas Hays visits his brother Dr. P Hays. J F Drennan returns from West Texas. Verland Cox shows slow measles recovery. Perry Robertson meets De Leon residents. Tom Hood family relaxes near Gap. Bible Basket Ball team plans Saturday trip to Downing for a game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hays
Dallas
Dr. P. Hays
J. F
Jim) Drennan
West Texas
Verland
J. E. Cox
Perry Robertson
de. Leon
Tom Hood
Gap
Bible
Downing
Community Notes From Rucker and Nearby
Farmers busy turning soil for a big crop reflect strong rural economy. The health of the community remains good as residents visit relatives. Tom Pitman of Dawson County visits Rucker. E M Alsup and wife return from Delta County after visiting his brother. The church calls Bro Day as pastor replacement. Edna Alsup visits her uncle. Annie Bell McNeely and Mrs Willie Bennett of Gorman visit, bringing business insight to Gustine. A former resident to Comanche will relocate to Gustine for schooling and town ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pitman
Dawson County
E. M. Alsup
Deltia County
M. A. Strickland
Liberty Church
Bro. Day
Edna Alsup
Annie Bell ‘McNeely
Willie Bennett
Gorman
Rucker
Family Visits Highlight Beattie and Bartlett Gatherings
Mrs. Jane Carter visited her uncle Babe Bates at Beattie with her grandmother. Mr. Crockett and family were guests at Charley Bartlett's home Sunday. R. F. Carter visited his daughter last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Carter
Babe Bates
Beattie
Mr. Crockett
Charley Bartlett
R. F. Carter
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe natural alternative to calomel for constipation and biliousness. It claims improved mood and health without pain or after effects, promising a refund if not satisfied. Paris Smith guarantees the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Paris Smith
Pleasant evening at R H Kelley home noted in Gazette
The Gazette reports a pleasant Friday night with music and games at the home of R H Kelley. Miss Jennie Blue Tunnel and her mother visited relatives from Comanche. Several residents made local moves and a church women’s society elected officers for the upcoming meeting.
Jessups Move to Cyril Green Place Near Dr Ory
Mr and Mrs G W Jessup relocate to the Cyril Green place just west of Dr Orys their future home. Mr Jessup takes the position of new accommodating agent of the Frisco railway in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Jessup
Cyril Green Place
HORE HOUND SYRUP Aids Damaged Lungs in Cough Remedy
An advertised remedy claims to repair damaged lungs and air passages after a dry hacking cough. Ballard's Hore Hound Syrup priced at 25e 50e and $1 per bottle, sold by Parismith in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Paris
Mith
Odious Home Under Construction Sparked Local Debate
A note from the neighborhood describes Witt building an unwelcoming residence in the street’s northeast area. Residents fear impacts and wait for repairs or reassessment after initial delays.
Chronic Constipation Cured with Chamberlain's Remedy
A letter from S. F. Fish of Brooklyn Michigan claims long lasting relief from chronic constipation after using Chamberlain's tablets. The note notes past severe symptoms and asserts cure. Available for sale by all pallers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Chamberlain
S. F. Fish
Fruit Crop Forecast Threatened by Late Freeze
Fruit trees are budding and unless a late frost strikes the area the crop could be early and heavy. However the danger remains that the entire harvest may be destroyed if freezing weather returns.
Pythian Sisters Install Officers in Temple Thursday
The Pythian Sisters installed officers for the upcoming term led by Installing Officer Mrs. O. R. Houghton. New posts include P. C Mrs. Will Roberson and E.S Mrs. Lt. Gage among others at the Comanche lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Will Roberson
P. C
S. J. Hicks
Lt. Gage
E. S
J. A. Gage
E.J
Edgar Blue
Hugh Sherill
R. and
Oscar Hamilton
T. M. Pulliam
I. C. Gage
O. R. Houghton
Comanche Texas Enacts Vehicle Obstruction Ban
An ordinance prohibits leaving vehicles machinery or other obstructions on city streets or public squares for more than twelve hours by day or night. Each violation is a separate offense with a fine between one and ten dollars. Passed December 29 1913. Mayor G A Cunningham Attest N A Palmer City Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
G. A. Cunningham
N. A. Palmer
Notice to Socialists on Selling Lecture Cards
Notice from J. A. Tannehill secretary calling Socialists to sell 400 subscription cards to the Ripsaw to fund a lecture by Mrs. Kate O'Hare at the Encampment next July. Members are urged to work and meet at Wiesendanger's barber shop to obtain cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripsaw
Kate O’hare
Wiesendanger
J. A. Tannehill
Rumor: Cotton Belt Buys Nine Motor Cars for Waco Route
A Waco rumor claims Cotton Belt officials purchased nine motor cars and that two may be placed in passenger service between Waco and Comanche. The report is uncertain and presented as such.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Cotton Belt
Comanche
Interurbans Planned To Austin From Temple And San Antonio
A movement aims to build two interurbans into Austin in 1914 one from Temple and one from San Antonio both projects are under way and backed by capable financiers. The success of these enterprises seems assured. Also an ad notes Rexall Cherry Bark cough syrup 25¢ and lists Lee B. Todd at Neely Harris Cunningham Co renting a good five room house on South Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Comanche
Austin
Temple
San Antonio
South Main St
Lee
B. Todd
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
For Sale White Plymouth Cockerels Offered by Cecil Gray
White Plymouth cockerels from special matings offered for sale by Cecil Gray of Proctor Texas. Write for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Gray
Proctor
Tex
Dan Dutton
Sidney
Texas
M. B. White
Lamkin, Texas
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Comanche CO
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Errand
Sidney News
Christian Church
Ross Arms
John Cox
Comanche, Tex
Mercer's Gap Woodmen
Rucker News
Gustine
Bryson School House
Gustine News
From
the Gazette
R. H. Kelley
Jennie Blue Tunnel
E. D. Odell
Mineral Wells
J. R. Tatum
Honea
Mr. Dutton
Stokes
P.A. Pettit
Neel & Pettit
H. M. Neel & Co
J. T. McWherters
Hays
Woman’s Missionary Society
Frank Hamilton
Carter
W. R. Miller
E. T. Wyatt
Frea Watson
Migs
Or. Speed
T. Sadler
Sadler
Borin
Jennie Garrett
Comanche Mercantile Co
J. I. Vaneleave
J. F. Murphy
Albin Wagon Yard
Motor Car Service
Rexall
Wm. Reese Company
Kpd
J. W. Austin
Blanket
D. H. Cunningham, Jr
The
Geo. Montgomery
B. F. Grimes
McPherson House
S. T. Hilliard
G. H. Goodson
M. 9
Gaines
Hasse
Comanche County
Castleman & Richards, Dist
Breckenridge
Eastman Kodaks
Wm. Reese Co
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