Announcements of Local Election Appointments and Officials
A list of local government posts and appointed officials appears, naming the county treasurer JOKIE W BURKS and candidates or appointees for district attorney J R McCLELLAN public instruction W H CARPENTER and others including J B PAYNE R W NEAL and L M TRUITT with precinct designations in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jokie W. Burks
C. Hamilton
Wetzel
J. R. McClellan
Public Instruction
W. H. Carpenter
J. E. Deely
J. B. Payne
Bor
R. W. Neal
Comanche
L. M. Truitt
Proctor
Bowman sketch recalls a pioneer of Comanche Texas
V oee Bowman born 1836 in Cass County Iowa moved with his wife Mary Collins to Franklin Alabama then to Comanche Texas in 1868. They had ten children eight survived him. He ran the first blacksmith shop in Comanche and owned a grain separator for 22 years and was in the cotton gin business. He died January 15 1914 aged 77 years 4 months and 19 days and was buried at Indian Creek cemetery. His friend T J Lassiter signs the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. . Bowman
Cass Co
Franklin Co
Ala
Mary J. Collin
Comanche Co
Texas
Thomas
Loraine
M. J. Parker
Fluvanna
W. C. Fagan
Killeen
C. Odell
Port O'Connor
W. F. Bowman, Jr
Sentinel
Okla
T. S. Bowman
Comanche
Vince
Indian Creek Cemetery
T. J. Lassiter
Pythian Order Marks Fiftieth Anniversary
The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Order of Pythianism will be celebrated nationwide on February 19 with local K of P lodge preparing programs and plans. Further particulars to be announced.
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Order of Pythianism
United States
K. of P. Lodge
Notice of Mule Sale by J. B. Chilton
Four year old trained mules offered for sale by J. B. Chilton. Cash or credit terms available. See Dave Cunningham at Chief Ex ponent office for details.
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Dave Cunningham
Last Lyceum Course Draws Crowded High School Crowd
The Gilbert Shorter Players closed the Lyceum course at the High School auditorium with a strong reception and repeated encores. The course overall pleased the public, and organizers hope for a stronger, longer series next season.
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Gilbert
Lyceum
Vinol Cod Liver Oil and Iron Tonic Ad
Vinol combines cod liver oil elements with iron as a strength builder for weak and run-down people including old, delicate children, and those with throat and lung troubles. French chemists separated the medicinal components from oil. Vinol adds tonic iron. Money-back guarantee if it does not help. Hamilton Drug Co. Comanche Texas.
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Vinci
Mamilton Drug Co
Comanche
Tex
Editor's take on gubernatorial race in Texas
Dallas Times Herald surveys editor opinions on Will H Mayes and other candidates for Texas governor. Answers show Mayes favored by most editors in many regions, with Lane Thomas and others also receiving support. Prohibition issue and main campaign topics split among editors with many undecided.
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Mayes
Texas
Times-Herald
Will H Mayes
Will H. Mayes
Cullen F. Thomas
W. P. Lane
North Texas
East Texas
Central Texas
West Texas
South Texas
Thomas
Lane
Central
J. F. Ferguson
Temple
Chester H. Terrell
San Antonio
Thomas H. Ball
Houston
J. L. Story
C. H. Mills
Corsicana
Leopold Morris
Victoria
W. A. Hanger
Fort Worth
Sam Sparks
Belton
O. B. Colquitt
John H. Kirby
Frank P. Holland
Dallas
State Senate
Warren
Terrell
S. P. Brooks
Horace Chilton
South
Mills
Kirby
Sparks
Morris
Ball
Ferguson
Storey
Hanger
Galauitt
Holland
Chilton
Colpuitt
P. Brooks
Dallas Times-Herald
Harin Buys West Side Square Brick Building
Harin purchased the West Side Square brick building from W. R. Slider for 5000 dollars. Brin leases to H L Ardis and Arthur Moore, who will establish the Majestic Theatre with remodel plans including inclined floor and new opera chairs, aiming to modernize Comanche’s motion picture show.
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Harin
W. R. Slider
Brin
Messrs
H. L. Ardis
Arthur Moore
Majestic Theatre
Poll Taxes Paid Rise Ahead of 1914
Poll tax receipts and exemption certificates reached 3777 by Wednesday night as 1914 payments are expected to total about 4500, up from 4100 in 1913. The property tax is projected to exceed all prior county records due to the high rate and large assessments.
Bank Deposits Show City Resilience Despite Distress
Bank statements published last week report an individual deposit subject to check in four city banks totaling 309251.27 dollars. The note adds pride in staying financially intact amid distressful times, contrasting with sensational views about calamity.
Scotch Woolen Tailors Work Promptly Delivered
A notice states that Scotch Woolen Tailors completes all work promptly. The brief emphasizes timely delivery and reliable service from the tailoring shop.
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Scotch Woolen Tailors
Train delays to permit post show riders in Fort Worth
Courtesy of Mr. Jessup, Frisco agent, the night train left Fort Worth 20 minutes late to allow attendees of the Ben Hur performance to catch the last train home. Attendees came from Comanche Dublin Stephenville and Granbury and appreciated the road’s courtesy.
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Jessup
Frisco
Road
Fort Worth
Comanche
Dublin
Stephenville
Granbury
Comanche Light and Power Co 1914 prospectus
The Comanche Light and Power Co employees express thanks to customers for the past year and invite continued patronage in 1914. The two-man local firm highlights community service, understanding of business needs, and a call to join in building the city and county through improved electrical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Light and Power Co
W. Harris
For Rent dwelling on East Main street near church
Public notice lists a rental on East Main Street adjoining the Episcopal Church lot formerly occupied by Natt Holman and E J Welch expressman. See V H Thodberg for details.
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East Main Street
Episcopal Church
Natt Holman
E. J. Welch
Express Man
V. H. Thodberg
Wm. Reese Co Offers Fitting Guarantee on Ruptures
The Wm. Reese Co promotes a fitting guarantee for rupture issues with no charges if the customer is not satisfied. The notice urges customers to call the store for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Comanche County Mortgage Records Highlight Credit County Reputation
Benton Stailey, deputy county clerk, found Comanche county filed mortgages at three times Brown county in a Brownwood visit. The contrast underlines Comanche as a credit county where residents buy on full time with mortgages. Records show 1700 more leases filed in 1913 than 1912, signaling shifting trends.
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Benton Stailey
Brownwood
Brown County
Comanche County
Miss Minnie Cunningham Hosts Delightful Friday Evening
Miss Minnie Cunningham entertained the senior football team and faculty Friday with a quotation matching game titled Progressive Senior. Miss Stella Fletcher and Gayle Atwood won first prizes, a OC H S hand bag and a C HS hat-band, while Charlie VeCollum received a consolation favor. Music via Victrola accompanied the event followed by a salad course for about 32 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Cunningham
Stella Fletcher
Gayle Atwood
C. HS
Charlie VeCollum
Moler Barber College Promotes Training in Dallas
The Moler Barber College of Dallas advertises men can learn the trade with a short term course and generous inducements. It offers a free catalog by mail and invites readers to request information.
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The
Moler Barber College of
Dallas
Wm Reese Company Promotes Prescription Compounding
The Wm. Reese Company highlights twenty five years of experience in compounding prescriptions and filling family receipts for customers seeking reliable pharmaceutical services.
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Wm. Re Company
Wm. Reese Company
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V.oee Bowman
J. B. Chilton
Higginbotham’s
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
the House of Quality and Quantity
Harry Brin
Waco
Singer
S. J. Miles
Brownwood Hors and Mule Co
N. B. Fisk
A. F. McAlister
C. C. Culwell
Fletcher
Goodyear
Quaker
Nassau
Empire
Fisk
Tire Fac
Ries Sal Dayton, Ohi
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