Gib Howard Given Death Sentence in McCurdy Murder Case
After a week long trial in Comanche county Gib Howard was found guilty of murdering Jack McCurdy on May 12 at Hasse and sentenced to death. Co-defendants W W Wilman received 90 years, Ed Walker faces trial with a verdict expected soon. Earl Henry testified as a key witness linking the defendant to the brutal crime.
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Gib Howard
Jack McCurdy
Hasse
W. W
Red) Wilman
Ed Walker
Frisco
J. R. McClellan
W. W. Wilman
Earl Henry
Jell
McClellan
Wilman
Henry
Davenport
McCurdy
W. PD. Starkie
M. J. Salter
Red Wilman
Walker
Grand Jury
Comanche
Howard
Comanche County
Comanche Completes Major Sewer Extensions Under Bond Vote
The Comanche sewer project using a $20 600 bond has nearly finished three miles of mains and a new disposal plant. Costs align with the engineer's estimate, with most work done by local labor. Mayor Eanes praises the system and notes plans to issue bonds for water and street improvements without tax rate increases.
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Comanche
Dalton
Eanes
Benefit game today to aid Earl Ellis at new ball park
At 5 pm Stephen ville faces Comanche in the first home game since Earl Ellis injury. Proceeds beyond expenses go to Ellis who will be bedridden for some time. Brownwood and De Leon plans for a double header on Monday are noted with hopes of wins.
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Stephenville
Comanche
Earl Ellis
Gustine
West Texas
Brownwood
de Leon
City Marshal Warns Against Violent Public Shooting
J B Arthur city marshal warns parents to supervise their boys and not permit anyone to shoot Black person shooters in the public square, citing a city ordinance with strict prohibition.
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J. B. Arthur
Comanche county vows swift justice in McCurdy case
The article praises the grand jurors and county officials for enforcing the law after the McCurdy killing. It commends the public for restraint and supports a thorough investigation and swift punishment for the crime. The chief praises secrecy in evidence recounting to protect jury fairness, with Judge McClellan's wishes noted.
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Comanche County
Goodson
Holloway
Jack McCurdy
McClellan
War Heroes Laid To Rest Here Yesterday
The body of Rector Cunningham, Comanche’s first World War hero, laid to rest at 10 a.m. in his native land. Ceremonies led by the local American Legion post bearing his name. Remains arrived from France and were taken to his mother’s home on South Main Street. The flag in the courtyard stood at half mast in respect to the deceased. The procession included the burial of James Patterson, another local serviceman who died in battle.
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Rector Cunningham
Comanche
American Legion
France
Cotton Belt
Aaron Cunningham
South Main Street
West
James Patterson
Funeral for Two Young Soldiers Held at Baptist Church
The funeral services for Rector Cunningham aged 25 and James Patterson were held at the Baptist church with Rev. Forrest Maddox delivering the eulogies. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with military honors as relatives and friends gathered from near and far to pay tribute to the brave American soldiers.
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Baptist Church
Rector Cunningham
James Patterson
Oakwood Cemetery
Patterson
Cunningham
Forrest Maddox
The
Miss Sue Ella Dodson Weds Leonard Kirchman in Hamilton
Mr and Mrs G A Dodson announce the marriage of their daughter Sue Ella to Leonard Kirchman of Hamilton. The ceremony occurred at Rev J A Walkup's home about 11 o clock last Saturday night. The groom, a Hamilton county tax collector and World War I veteran, was wounded in battle. The couple are praised by friends in Hamilton and Comanche.
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G. A. Dodson
Sue Ella
Hamilton
Leonard Kirchman
J. A
Comanche
Hamilton County
Comanche Meeting Involving Mr Lary and Miss Hunt
Joe Lary and his wife and two young sons traveled to Comanche last Friday to meet Miss Lele Hunt who arrived on the Cotton Belt from Haretton and returned with them for a whale.
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Joe Lary
Comanche
Lele Hunt
Haretton
Baptist Revival 10 Begins Sunday at Comanche Tabernacle
The Baptist tabernacle in Comanche will host a revival starting Sunday led by Dr A Owens of Decatur Ga with Mr B J Spencer in charge of music. The services will run twice daily and attendees are urged to join in extending the gospel and uplifting humanity through voluntary service.
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Baptist Tabernacle
Comanche
A. Owens
Decatur, Ga
8. J. Spencer
Tts
City Considers Water and Street Bonds Vote Plan
The City Council plans to seek voter approval at the next meeting for bonds to fund water supply expansion and street improvements. A $15,000 water bond and $15,000 street bond would enable new wells, six inch mains, fire protection, concrete dips, culverts, and street crossings, with tax levies to cover interest and sinking fund. The plan aims to avoid a current year tax levy and reduce the street tax in 1928, arguing improved water supply, fire insurance savings, and long term street condition benefits.
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Petle
Publc Square
J. R. Banes
Mrs Tewia Arthur and Miss Alice Return from Owens Mouth Visit
Mrs Tewia Arthur and Miss Alice have returned last week from Owens mouth California where they were visiting their sister Mrs G L
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Tewia Arthur
Alice
Owensmouth
California
Mre
G. L
Glasses fitting at J Hoty Street
A fragment notes glasses fitting services at J Hoty Street near Ramin Dene Os. The readable text offers limited detail beyond the location and nearby landmark.
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J. Hoty
Ramin
President Harding Opens Cabinet Budget Conference In Washington
President Harding pledges a new era of economy and efficiency as he opens a Cabinet budget conference in Washington. He warns against growing public debt and expenditures and introduces the new director of the budget, inviting department heads to join in the fiscal reform effort.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Congress
American Legion 4th of July Picnic at Farmer's Park
The American Legion picnic at Farmer's Park next Monday will feature a gretion parade and an address by Hon. Mark McGee of Brownwood. Local members and neighbors are urged to attend with baskets and support the community event.
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American Legion
Farmer's Park
Grectionn
Logie Gaem
Mark McGee
Brownwood
Comanché
Legion
Boy suffers burns after touching live telephone wire
Saturday afternoon the son of Mr and Mrs George Smith touched a live telephone wire from a post in front of his home receiving 110 volts. He endured burns on his right thumb and hand and soreness in his muscles though he recovered. Mrs R W H Hamilton and Mrs C B Howard were knocked down by the voltage but regained consciousness. Lyman Resimpleam helped rescue him.
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George Smith
R. W. H. Hamiltes
Mre. C
Howard Ren
Lyman
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