Corner Home Oil Company Formed in Rising Star Area
The Corner Home Oil Company announces its organization with holdings in the Duke pool Hasse well Lucky well and Texas Company well near Rising Star. Trustees J F Tate and M E Hall are respected local businessmen seen as likely to strike oil at their first well near the Duke.
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Corne Home Oil Company
Duke Pool
Hasse
Lucky
Texas Company
Rising Star
Humble Company
Sipe Springs
J. F. Tate
M. E. Hall
Cable
Home Abstract Company Promises Prompt Title Abstracts
The Home Abstract & Title Co under Guy R comb aims to provide quick reliable title abstracts for Comanche County. It notes a growing business and urges residents to obtain poll tax receipts before Friday as voting rights and upcoming constitutional amendments are near.
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Home Abstract & Title Co
Guy R.comb
Comanche County
Aleady
Jessie Kelley Bradley Dies in Burkburnett Home
Mrs Jessie Kelley Bradley died at her Burkburnett home on January 24 and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery after services led by Rev W B Holland and J H McMillan. Born 1886 in Ames County she married Charles Brady in 1912 and leaves three children. She was a longtime Baptist member and the Davis family of Waco extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Kelley Bradley
Burkburnett
Oakood
W. B. Holland
J. H. lcMillan
E. M. Kelley
Amanche County
Chas. Brady
Tee
Riley
Baptist Church
Mily
Mrs Cody Murphy Dies At White Point Home
Mrs Cody Murphy died at her home near White Point on January 20 and was buried January 21 at Mercer Gap cemetery. Born in Milam county Texas in 1893 she was the daughter of Horace Rogers and a Methodist church member. Survived by husband and a five year old daughter.
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Cody Murphy
White Point
Mercer Gap
J. T. Ferguson
Milam County
Texas
Horace Rogers
Methodist Church
Anna Loretta Taylor Dead at Six Years Old
Anna Loretta Taylor, six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs K Taylor, died January 25 at the family residence from pneumonia complications and was buried that afternoon at Oakwood cemetery with Rev J E Melbanc conducting services while Mr Taylor lay ill with influenza. We extend condolences to the bereaved family.
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Anna Loretta Taylor
New Oil Company Forms In Comanche County
The Comanche Home Oil Company launches this week proposing to drill about two miles from the Duke well. It lists six tracts across the oil belt and is backed by J. M. Hickey as president, A. M. Shelton as secretary, M. E. Hall as treasurer, with J. F. Tate, W. D. Munn and M. E. Hall as trustees. Capitalization is set at $125,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Home Oil Company
Duke
J. M. Hickey
A. M. Shelton
Cisco
M. E. Hall
J. F. Tate
W. D. Munn
Memorial for Aubrey Fisher at 24 in France
In memory of Aubrey Fisher died at 24 after serving in France. He entered Camp Gravis March 30 1918 and went over seas in June. Wounded in action he died October 24 bravely, leaving grieving parents and a community inspired by his sacrifice.
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Aubrey Fisher
Fisher
Aubrey
France
Camp Gravis
God
J. W. Reid
W. B. Cottrell
Nola Hubard
Berean Furni- Heaspital Vanity Quips
Old style notice references a Rice vanity misattributed by G H Ferrell in Furni Heaspital. The fragment hints at a humorous or satirical item from a bygone newspaper page.
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G. H. Ferrell
Turnips Grow Monster in County Garden Exhibit
Two weeks after a prior note on large turnips, L. L. Dukes of Duster Route 1 brings in two behemoths. One measures 22 inches around, 9 inches high, weighs 7.25 pounds. the other 19 inches around, 9.5 inches high, weighs 6 pounds. The editor, ill with influenza, remains bedridden as the displays stay on view.
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Sam Vineyard
L. L. Dukes
Duster
Sam
Vineyard
Court house annex under construction to ease congestion
Progress continues on a new annex for the court house described as a modern strictly fire proof structure. H C Rambo is making improvements upstairs in the Thomas building. Gage Brothers finished repairs on the Colonial Hotel and are building a new garage for Gib Callaway.
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Court House
H. C. Rambo
Thomas
Gage Brothers
Colonial
Gib Calllaway
Builder to Construct Vault for Higginbotham Bros
Geo L Sullivan will build a new vault for Higginbotham Bros and Co and make improvements on their present offices. W G Baxter has ordered material for extensive improvements to his residence in south Comanche.
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Geo. L. Sullivan
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
W. G. Baxter
South Comanche
New Enterprises Open in Town Potent Firms Form
R J Wilson teams with Geo W Neill to form The Neill Abstract Company with Wilson as veteran abstractor. Miller Stailey firm opens on east side square offering engineering surveying conveyancing and notary services led by J D Miller and ex county clerk B C Stailey. L L Tate opens a grocery on the square’s south side in Brins former stand.
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R. J. Wilson
Geo. W. Neill
Neill Abstract Company
Mr.Wilson
Wilson Abstract Company
Miller & Stailey
J. D. Miller
B. C. Stailey
L. Tate
Brins
Local Builders Prepare for Surge in Material Orders
W. W. Cox repair work on South Main Street signals ongoing home improvement activity. Local material dealers report rising inquiries for supplies, indicating a significant upcoming increase in business as residents plan extensive improvements.
Senator J G Kearby Dies After Long Career in Texas
Senator J G Kearby died at his daughter Nora Perry’s home in Wichita Falls on January 23 from pneumonia after influenza and was buried January 26 in White Rose cemetery Wills Point. Services were led by Rev F E Luker at the Methodist church he attended 35 years. He was born December 3 1848 near Hot Springs Arkansas and moved to Denton county in 1857. He served in politics, practiced law in Van Zandt and Comanche counties, and served in the State Senate in 1890 and 1892. He left six living children and remarried May 15 1915 to Orlena McKinnon. He is remembered as a distinguished lawyer and loyal citizen and a man who fought the good fight.
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J. G. Kearby
Nora Kearby Perry
Wichita Falls
White Rose
Wills Point
Texas
F. E. Luker
Senator Kearby
R. M. Lively
Canton
W. B. Wynn
J. C. Muse
Dallas
J.G. Kearby
Hot Springs
Ark
Denton County
Denton
Oklahoma
Judge Kearby
van Zandt County
Jerome C. Kearby
Kearby
Grover Cleveland
State Senate
Comanche
Jerome P. Kearby
Ella M. Neal
Teas
Nora
Thomas H. Perry
Allen N. Kearby
France
Mineral Wells
Ella
S. E. Guthrie
Lampasas
H. Meghan Kearby
Electra
Orlena McKinnon
Senator Kearbye
Change of School Superintendent in Comanche
R F Holloway resigns after eight years as Comanche city schools superintendent. J B Layne of Clifton named his successor and will finish at Clifton, conduct a summer normal for Bosque Hamilton Johnson counties, then move to Comanche to take the post, expected back by August first.
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R. F. Holloway
Holloway
J. B. Layne
Clifton
Layne
Bosque
Hamilton
Johnson
Comanche
Campaign to Paint Up Homes for Better Tenants
Daily calls for dwelling houses crest in demand for suitable homes. Many properties near good locations are in disrepair but could be attractive with minor fixes. Amelia Scott improves her newly purchased residence while Charles Hitt constructs a new garage.
Straley Improves Residence in South City
C E Straley is making improvements on his home in the southern part of the city, with updates aimed at modernizing the dwelling and adding value to the property.
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C. E. Straley
Tailor Shop Opens Behind Barbershop on Square
Phillips and Edwards open a tailor shop in the rear of G. C. Wetzel's barber shop located on the north side of the square.
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Phillips & Edwards
G. C. Wetzel
Mrs B J Miles Dies In Corsicana After Illness
Mrs B J Miles died at her Corsicana home on January 12 after pneumonia following influenza. She leaves a husband and two children. The Miles family lived here for several years with Mr Miles serving as local Singer Sewing Machine Company representative. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Well Drilling Advances at Goss No. 1 in Lime and Shale
The Goss well no 1 continues drilling in lime and shale and has reached a depth of 2870 feet. The well’s log aligns with Ranger wells as drilling enters black lime with developments growing more interesting. Services at Baptist church Sunday morning and night with Sunday School at 9 45.
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Goss
Ranger
Sipe Springs
Baptist Church
W. B. Holland
Card of Thanks for kindness after loss
Acknowledge neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during illness and death of wife and daughter. Cody Maryhp and Family, Horace Rogers and Family.
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Cody Maryhp
Horace Rogers
Old Side Boards Make Beautiful Buffets
A note from Furniture Hospital by G. I. Ferrell highlights transformation tips for repurposing old side boards into stylish buffets.
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Furniture Hospital
G.I. Ferrell
G H Ferrell Revamps Old Furniture at Furniture Hospital
G H Ferrell offers to transform antique and heirloom pieces into modern designs. Customers can have cherished items updated while preserving original character.
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G. H. Ferrell
Furniture Hospital
Agents sought to broker Burkburnett holdings
Shepard & Company of Fort Worth Texas announces it is investigating a company with holdings in the Burk Burnett field and seeks a responsible representative to place stock locally. Send references to 409 Main Street Fort Worth. People are buying seed potatoes and eating potatoes cheaper at the Farmers' Store.
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Burkburnett, Field
Shepard & Company
Main St
Fort Worth
Texas
Death of Mrs Buren Carmichael
Mrs Buren Carmichael died at her home January 22 and was buried January 23 at Indian Creek cemetery. Rev J T Ferguson conducted the services. She was the daughter of Aunt Margaret McGuire and belonged to a longtime respected county family. She is survived by her husband and two children.
Hospital letter from Y P Johnson at Camp Goliad
John P Johnson writes from Camp Goliad in January 1919 to his sister Jessie. He describes a slow recovery from a leg injury still bleeding and a long hospital stay. He hopes to be released next week and return home soon, mentioning an oil investment update from Jessie and longing to see Minnie.
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Camp Goliad
Jen
Jessie Johnson
Minnie
Y. P. Johnson
Central Christian Church Weekly Service Schedule
Bible School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m led by pastor Samuel H Austin at Central Christian Church.
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Central Christian Church
Samuel H. Austin
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Home Abstract Company
Jim Davis
Waco
Mir
W. Ht. Davis
Armers
Dexter Walling
NEW Oil Company
Coleman
M. Coleman
NEW Enterprises
W. W. Cox
South Main Street
Amelia Scott
Chas. Hitt
J. Miles
John P. Johnson
Comanche Milling Company
Comanche. Produce. CO
D. C
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