Comanche Chief T S Denton Dies at Home
TS Denton residing in the north part of town died suddenly last Saturday being found in bed. He was a Confederate veteran who served four years in Mississippi and an longtime member of the Primitive Baptist church. His burial was at Antioch Church east of Comanche with Rev James guiding services.
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TS. Denton
Saurday
Four Ears
Mississippi
Primitve Baptist Church
Antioch
Comanche
Anes
Hamilton town shoes touted for neatness and comfort
Commercial Grain and Commission Co advertises advance orders for Missouri corn delivery while Hamilton town shoes claim quality and comfort. Mrs. R. B. Gage spent the early week visiting sister Mrs. Waldrop in Brownwood.
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R. B. Gage
Local Notes Include Rain Signs and Illness Updates
Lee Grim has moved to Cisco. Lee Stevens and Elmer Talley moved contractors tools to Lingerville Wednesday. A good rain was received last Sunday. A party was held at the McCarty home. J. M. Stricklin learned his granddaughter was ill. Mrs. Effie McCarty remains ill with appendicitis but improves. Another rain fell Sunday aiding spring planting. The Security shoe line is praised for quality. Mrs. S. S. Penny died, burial in City Cemetery. A Commerce Department report notes Texas cotton ginned totaling 4 509 335 bales by Jan 16. Car arrival notices issued for corn orders. Commercial Grain & Commission Co. promotes Hamilton Brown shoes for quality.
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Harmony
Merc R Gap
Jim Edwards
Henry Roe
Jonesboro
Comanche
F. E. Norrid
Limestone County
Indian Gap
Misees Tera
Vera Brandon
Lamesa
S. H. Lewis
Woodmen
Woodman Hall
Lee Grim
Cisco
Lee Stevens
Elmer Talley
Lingerville
Department of Commerce and Labor
Texas
Parcel Post Explained By Local Postmaster Sullivan
Geo L Sullivan P M answers reader questions on parcel post zone rates and stamps, urging proper postage and return addresses. He insists parcel post benefits small towns and explains simplified rates, inviting inquiries and offering a reward for new questions. The note ends with local shoe ad and store details.
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Parcel Post
Congress
Geo. L. Sullivan
P. M
Cashier Resigns at Coggin National Bank
Walletrop of Brownwood resigns as cashier of Coggin National Bank and is succeeded by Geo. Kidd. Waldrop plans to enter business for himself.
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W. A. Waldrop
Coggin National Bank
Brownwood
Geo. Kidd
Mission Stories and Books at Central Christian Church
The C W B M program hosts a lesson on mission stories and books led by Mrs Chas Org with hymn and Bible study Tim 2 3 14 17. Attendance urged to respond by naming a good missionary book. feature on uses of missionary books and hidden tidbits from Missionary Tidings. Martin Co. unveils carpet of farm tools and new Hamilton Brown Shoes ad touts quality.
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Lesder
Chas
Larry J. Kittle
Central Christian Church
Athletic Association to Hold Field Meet
The Comanche High School Athletic Association invites county schools to participate in a Field Day on April 5 at Comanche High School. Executive committee includes Neely, McCollum, Atwood, Cunningham, and Stephens with events in running, jumping, weights, and a baseball throw. Entries accepted until March 1 with first, second, and third prizes awarded in all events.
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The
Athletic Association of the
Comanche High School
Comanche High School Athletic Association
Eugene Neely
Chas. McCollum
Gayle Atwood
Rec Cunningham
Curtis Stephens
Gene Neely
Comanche County
Public notice of tax sale suit in Comanche County
The state of Texas issues publication and posting requirements for a tax delinquency case involving 100 acres in Comanche County part of the Wm Shipp league. The suit lists years delinquent taxes, costs, and a prayer for foreclosure and sale of the land, naming W C Witt and Eleanor Moore as defendants and ordering appearance at the April 1913 term.
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State of
Texas
Comanche County
Court House
Nanche
State of Texas
W. C. Witt
W. M. Lindley
Comanehe County
Comanche
District Court
Monaay
J. S. Derrick
Eleanor Moore
Brown
Inomanche County
Sabana Creek
Leon River
S. K
A. J. Bowman
Joe Dickson
S. J
Dickson
N. E
Coman
W. D. Carroll
Texas Oil Company Hauling Offer From Frank Cameron
Frank Cameron expresses willingness to handle hauling for the Texas Oil Co. at reasonable rates and offers to supply goods along his line. He signs the note with a business proposition.
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Texas Oil Co
Citation to summon Eleanor Moore heirs in Comanche County
Public notice commands the sheriff or constable of Comanche County to summon Eleanor Moore or the unknown heirs by weekly publication of this citation for a specified period and court action. The document directs formal service and publication procedures in the legal notice.
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State of Texas
Comanche County
Eleanor Moore
Comanche County Seeks Depository Proposals for 1913 15
The Commissioners Court of Comanche County will on February 13 1913 accept proposals from banking corporations associations or individual bankers in Comanche county to serve as county funds depository for the next two years. J H McMillan County Judge. Also advertise includes shoe maker promotions from Buc Hanston Brown Shoe Co and Neely Harris Cunningham Co praising quality.
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Commissioners Court
Comanche County
J. H. McMillan
Buc Hanston Brown Shoe Co
America
Neely Harris-Cunningham Co
Gap Camp No 1590 Elects Officers
The Gap Camp No 1590 W O W held a regular meeting and elected officers including W N Powell past commander S E Jones commander T D Brown advisor lieutenant A A Hilley banker C L White clerk T J Burnett escort J D Morrow watchman Dr W M Hilley physician D M Crockett sentry C H Wag non managers The group meets the Saturday before the second and fourth Sundays each month. Neely Harris Cunningham Co sells American Lady shoes in Comanche.
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the Gap Camp
W. N. Powell
S. E. Jones
T. D. Brown
A. A. Hilley
C. L. White
T. J. Burnett
J. D. Morrow
W. M. Hilley
D. M. Crockett
C. H. Wagnon
T. E. Burnett
Gap
Ellis & Son Reopens Second Hand Business Ad
An advertisement states Ellis & Son are back in the second hand business buying selling or trading anything from a brass pin to a house and lot. Jas W Roe of Comanche promotes Galvanic rings.
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Jas. W. Roe
Comanche
Matrian Thermometer Ad Offers 25 Cent Mail Price
Advertisement for a novelty thermometer marketed to all ages. Sold by mail for 25 cents. mentions F. F. Pollard and box 125 Boyce. Includes publishing ad format typical of a small-town paper.
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F. F. Pollard
Boyce
Be a Charter Yeoman Member and Buy Amicable Life Shares
Wichita Securities Company advertises for 200 to 300 shares of Amicable Life Insurance stock. Purchases offered for cash or trade of farm land. Address box 116, Wichita Falls, Texas for responses and arrangements.
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Amicable Life Insurance Company
Wichita Securities Company
Wichita Falls
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Studebaker
Cunningham & Bell
T. S. Denton
Ballard
Paris Smith
Missouri
Commercial Grain & Commis
Hamilton Town
eely-Harris Cunningham Co
McPherson U.G. Lovejoy S
McPherson & Lovejoy Lawyers
Awpbell
N.side Sq
Comy
ITV Wagon Yard
Sarah Shart
Jas. W. Roesr
H.lee
Proctor
Lamkin
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
S. S. Penny
J. D. Penny
Commercial Grain & Commission Co
Hamilton Brown
Miss Nelson Wyatt
Waco
Neely -Harris-Cunningham Co
Martin Co
Frank Cameron
T. M. Pulliam Comanche
Fletcher
Castoria
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Ca
Ellis & Son
Yeomen
Ajestic Theatre
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