Two Old Darkies Living Beside Gentry’s Mill In Isolation
A Comanche county party visiting Gentry’s Mill found Uncle Alex and his sister, the area's only Black residents, living 67 years in a cabin. Both are rheumatism crippled, cared for by nearby white neighbors, and they share a quiet, humorous evening as guests are served tea.
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Comanche
Hamilton
Gentry's Mill
Alex
Mr. Gentry
Gentry’s Mill
Thomas
John Cunningham
Louise Burks
Evan Palmer
J. J. Waring
Uncle Alex
Blank
Informal Franklin Family Reunion in Comanche
Mrs J J Franklin, long time Comanche resident, enjoyed a informal reunion with four daughters at Mrs D K Doyle’s home. Visitors from Santo Palo Pinto County Quanah and Dalhart joined in, while others could not attend due to official duties or travel in California. Fannie Magee, once a famed Comanche teacher, visited with Edward Magee and family.
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J. J Franklin
Blanket
D. K. Doyle
Comanche
May Ramsey
Near Santo
Palo Pinto County
Fannie Magee
Quanay
Rena McDaniel
Dalhart
Bride
Alice
Zana
Mary Anna
Jack
Hardeman County
Comanche Remembers Franklin Sisters Many Years On
The piece reflects on the Franklin sisters who grew to womanhood in Comanche and remained beloved by locals. It notes strong ties with L. B. Russell family and other relatives, and mentions one sister married the Chief’s editor. No negatives are recorded, only praise.
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L. B. Russell
Franklin
Comanche
Citation by publication in district court Comanche Texas
Public notice issued by the district court of Comanche County requires sheriff to publish a four weekly citation to Frank Hubert and J. D. Giddings and their unknown heirs to answer Henry Reinert's suit No. 6929 filed June 6 1923 seeking to quiet title to land described by boundaries and asserting peaceable possession and adverse claims under five and ten year statutes. The payment of $2.45 is recorded.
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Comanche County
Frank Hubert
J. D. Giddings
District Court
Comanche
Texas
A. D
Henry Reinert
A. PD
Holand
J. H. Reese
J. H. Reesek
J. Hi. Reese
Vermin Worm Remedy Sells for Children
An elderly advertisement claims White's Cream Verminnec boosts a weak child after worm infestation. It promises quick recovery and revived strength at 35 price, sold by S. P. Smith.
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S. P. Smith
For Sale notes and stray listing from Comanche page
For sale two items: second hand lumber and iron from Mackey Motor Co and a one acre building lot in western town area offered for 160 cash if sold soon. Also stray brown mare four years old with leather halter and drag rope reported near June 17. contact Jack Stephens Comanche. Lost rear cushion for Ford ear at G R Pratt’s place. leave at Chief office or call G R Pratt.
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J. I. Mayes
Jack Stephens
Comanche
Ford Ear
G. R. Pratt
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Huff
Optometrist
Comanche, Texas
Texas College of Optometry
State OF Texas
Thomas A. Thompson
S.W
S.F
S.E
Thompson
N.E
eTevTe Fedelele
Everett
Oreo
Kellog
Vroctor
Graham's Chapel
Vv. L. Maw
Eevee
Mackey Motor Co
Madison
Madison Mills
Broadway
New York
State Guaranty Fund of
America
Guaranty Fund
First State Bank
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