Comanche County in 1907 Dems Dominate Local Officials
The Comanche County roll shows 5,600 total votes with 4,502 paying polls. Dry county since 1903, all county officers listed as Democrats. Notable notes include W. W. Kilpatrick’s apple farm, De Leon’s rail link and canning factory, Gustine’s growing civic scene with banks, schools, and services, plus county death toll highlights from 1904–05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McMillan
L. Virgil Ried
W. T. House
F. L. Littie
J. W. Reese
H. T. Smith
R. B. Lowe
J. M. Ross
R. G. Armstrong
J. M. Rieger
Co & Cox
Comanche
C. L. Rowland
J. J. Starkie
Proctor
F. K. Stamey
Sipe Springs
Charlies E. Williamson
W. W. Kilpatrick
West Texas
San Angelo
Leon
Farmers & Merchants National Bank of
J. W. Cunningham
I. G. Wyatt
Nat Holman
Johnh. Bryson
M. B. Anderson
Ned Holman
William Martin
John
F. Tate
J. R. Stewart
T. B. Seago
J. J. Irgie
de Leon
Comanche County
Higginbotham Company
Streety & Ham Company
Wilson
J. Doss Miller
Texas Central
Waco
Stamford
Kline
Gustine
Bank of Gustine
G. C. Jones
Callahan County courthouse installs new elevator
A 13 passenger, 2000 pound elevator was installed in the Callahan County courthouse at Baird at a cost of 35186. It serves from the basement to the fourth floor. The report notes the year records and local health data with multiple infant and death figures for Comanche County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Watson Bros. & Company
Chistine
Gustine Gazette
D M. Smith
J. P. Brown
J. G. Daniels
W. D. Collins
Gustine Gin Company
J. M. West
Boyd & Scott
J. E. Palmer
M. O. Odell
Tom Butter
Frank Strother
Gustine Mercantile Company
W. G. Chancellor
Saddler & Co
Cliff & Daniel
Ed Peeples
Jarrett & Boyd Iron and Wood
I. Saddler
Gustine Telephone Company
Lamkin
Callahan County
Baird
Comanche County
Purina Youth Research Farm Dedicated at Gray Summit
About 800 people attend ceremonies at Purina’s Gray Summit Missouri site for the dedication of the Danforth Farm Youth Center. Ezra Taft Benson, Secretary of Agriculture, hails the center as a facility for farm youth projects and training, with judging contests, field days, and sessions guiding future women and men in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danforth Farm
Ralston Purina Research Farm
Gray Summit
Missouri
Ezra Taft Benson
Danforth Farm Youth Center
Center Inspired by Ralston Purina Building Youth Aim
Acknowledgment of the Ralston Purina Company in the Center’s creation expresses hope that youth will dare to pursue ambitious goals. The speaker expects young people to emulate and even surpass pioneers in their fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Purina Company
Political Announcements for 1958 Primaries
The Chief is authorized to make political announcements subject to Democratic Primaries on July 26 and August 23 1958. Ads paid for by friends of candidates must bear at least one signature and ads reflecting on a person’s character will be refused. Office listings include County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiff
Ritson
Lala Sir Oe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ss. J. Thomas
Texas
New Mexico
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Purina
Swindle’s Jewelry
Gore Bros
Featuring
TROAK
Marlow
TEXO
HAY & Grain
Fort Worth
Hiway
Crawford C. Martin
Hill County
Ben Doyle
Dueg
Sudderth
George W. Eiland
Dwight M. Brightman
Elzo Brinson
Fred Hall
J. D. Center, JR
Azalie Ellis
Ben Wilhelm
Samphifer Co. V
Charlie) Biggs
Durham
Corten
Durham’s Pharmacy
Callaway & Ferrill
Lawyers Office
Comanche National Bank General Practice
Dead Animal Service
Free and Sure Phone Collect
Hamilton, Texas
Enn
Brownwood
DR Will Comanch
Dr. J
Janay
W. Paine
Nelsol
MR. Ani
Earl Nel
Hilton
Carnes Trucking Co
State Farm Insurance
Ralph Robinson
Texas St
DE Leon, Texas
Stephenville Savings & Loan Association
Stephenville, Texas
Blackwood
Mims Clinic
Hicomanche, Texas
W. D. Blackwood
D.O
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