Bruton’s Civil War. longtime Comanche leader and Democrat chair
The article recalls William Bruton a Confederate veteran and former Comanche Democratic chairman who guided the party during Populist strength. It notes his later city service, and his rare wartime stories including Shiloh and the Mississippi march home, earning a furlough as the war ended.
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Breton
Comanche
Bruton
Lindsey
J. D. Bonner
Frank Adams
B. Russell
Hilton Burks
Depot Street
Louisiana
Althugh
19Th Louisiana Infantry
Union Parish
Braxton Bragg
Eral
Joseph E. Johnson
J. B. Hood
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Missionary Ridge
Chattanooga
Mississippi
Mr. Bruton
Bluecoats
Mississippi River
U. S
Toll
County praised as ideal settlement site boosts publicity push
The article notes Comanche County’s fine citizenship and potential attraction for new residents, urged by locals and visitors to publicize county advantages. It reports Billy Clemons ill with pneumonia in Fort Worth and visits from Willis Walker and his children from Turkey. It also mentions Brownwood Hot Wells Baths as a cure claim for rheumatism and other ailments.
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Comanche
Great Southland
Billy Clemons
Ira Clemons
Fort Worth
W. R. Harris Buried Wednesday
W R Harris 76 died at his Coleman home after weeks of illness following a stroke. Funeral services were at Coleman and Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche. he lived in West Texas since 1890 and ran meat markets in Comanche and Dublin for over four decades. Surviving are his wife Addie Smith Harris and six children, plus a sister. He was a Christian Church member.
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W. R. Harris
Comanche
Coleman
Oakwood
Gordon Barrett
Mr. Harris
Ellis County
Texas
West Texas
Celia House
Charlie Blakney
Harris
Addie Smith
Carl Harris
Corsicana
Joe
Dennis Harris
Charlie Anderson
San Antonio
Joe Moody
Ruben Lewis
Brownwood
N. Creed
Dallas
The
Christian Church
Dublin
4-H Club Parents Urged to Attend Encampment in Comanche County
County agent J. A. Barton appeals to 4-H families in Comanche County urging parental support for members. He notes 365 club members, stresses parent involvement, and promotes the 9th Annual Summer Encampment to be held July 14–15 at Lake Eanes, Comanche.
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Comanche County
United States
Caraway and Sons
Comyn
Lake Eanes
Comanche
J. A. Barton
Honoring J. B. Dupuy On Birthday With Bridge Party
Mrs. W. E. Dupuy entertained six tables of bridge Monday night June 27 honoring her son J. B. with refreshments of ice cream and cake. Guests included Misses Bernice Patton Bernice Gibson and Lorain[e] Smith of Thurber.
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J. B
W. E. Dupuy
Bernice Patton
Bernice Gibson
Loraine Smith
Thurber
Mrs. E B Merrill Visits California Friends in California
Mrs. E B Merrill of California is visiting Mr and Mrs George Black. The social visit notes a cordial stay and expected engagements during the trip.
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Mrs. E. B. Merrill
California
Mrs
George Black
Dr A Hillman to Meet Patients in Comanche Next Wednesday
Brownwood pile specialist Dr. A Hillman will be at the Carter Hotel in Comanche next Wednesday. He will be glad to meet patients and discuss treatment options. The visit is sponsored by the Texas Louisiana Power Company under a community outreach program.
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A. Hillman
Brownwood
Carter Hotel
Comanche
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Eltos
Gail
Federal
Willis Walker
Turkey
Sam Todd
Cardus
Mrs. P. & Perrit
Wesson, Miss
Cardui
Saaseal
Thedford
Texas-Louisiana Power Co
Hoff
Bob Stanton
Stanton
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