F K Stamey Buried Sunday Obituary of Local Pioneer
Frank Kistler Stamey born September 18 1854 in Fallston North Carolina moved to Texas settled in Sipe Springs married Troupe Childress July 17 1884 died Friday after a year long illness buried Sunday at Sipe Springs Cemetery. Survived by wife five sons two daughters nine grandchildren three brothers and one sister.
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Frank Kistler Stamey
Fallaton
N. C
Texas
Sipe Springs
Troupe Childress
F. B. Dewey
Justice of Peace
Gorman
Cisco
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Clarence Stamey
Aspermont
Illian Westerfeldt
Abilene
Kistler Stamey
Henry Stamey
California
Lola Moses
Ralls
John Stamey
McCamey
O. C. Stamey
Fallston
North Carolina
Doc Stewart Dies Suddenly in Indian Creek Community
D. W. Doc Stewart, 1878 birth, died Friday around 4 pm after feeling ill following lunch. Survived by Viola Allen Stewart, two children Ruby and Alton, plus siblings W J Stewart, W T Stewart, J C Stewart, C L Stewart, S A Kelley, Devin Coker. Funeral held 5 pm Saturday with Rev Ray presiding. he was a longtime farmer and Methodist Church official.
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D. W
Doc” Stewart
Indian Creek
Comanche
Stewart
Viola Allen
Ruby
Alton
Pampa
W. J. Stewart
Meadow
W. T. Stewart
Tennessee
Oklahoma
J. C. Stewart
C. IL. Stewart
Blanket
S. A. Kelley
Hawley
Devin Coker
Santa Barbara
California
Methodist Church
Tragic Death in De Leon Yard near Katy Depot
A man, about 30, was found beheaded beside a Katy train in De Leon yards near the depot on Thursday around 6 o clock. The severed head and torso lay between rails and a box car. a note and unidentified handwriting were recovered as authorities investigated the grisly scene.
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F. W. Vallie
Katy
de Leon
Valli
Rising Star
Texas
C. Hampton
Nabors
Eighteen Year Goitre Removed by Sorbol Treatment
Mrs. S. W. Mahan of Idalou Texas shares her experience with Sorbol Quadruple in the Lubbock Avalanche saying the remedy eased long illness, restored energy, and allowed her to resume housework and outdoor chores. She notes the product is affordable, easy to use, and produced by the Sorbol Company of Mechanicsburg Ohio, sold locally by Wm. Reese Co.
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Texas
S. W. Mahan
Idalou
Tex
The
Lubbock Avalanche
Sorbol Company
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Wm. Reese Co
Saving Son on Tobacco Breath Warning by Mother
A quote attributed to George Washington Ghost shows a mother warning her son about tobacco after he admits going out with girls. The remark frames parental guidance and youthful rebellion in a ghostly anecdote.
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George Washington
Homer Randolph Forgo Suez Sheriff Candidate Biography
Homer Randolph of Suez runs for sheriff. Born February 15 1873 in Comanche County near Round Mountain he was a farmer. Married to Olive Millican they live in her birthplace home. Lived in Comanche County most of life with stints in the Plains and Jones County. Previously served briefly as deputy under Tom Thornton and later under Sheriff Marshall.
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Homer Randolph
Suez
Comanche County
Round Mountain
J. J. Randolph
Mr. Randolph
Tom Thornton
Marshall
Edna Blamming Ends Life Over Marriage Ban
Bedfast Edna Blamming, 23, reportedly took her own life after her parents forbade her marriage. Authorities note the tragedy occurred while she was confined, reflecting family opposition as the key factor in the act.
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Iss Edna Blamming
Cannibal killings reported in New Guinea conflict
Melbourne reports in advices that tribal warfare in New Guinea has resulted in the deaths of 83 cannibals as a consequence of ongoing hostilities.
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Canibals
Melbourne
New Guinea
Rankin Candidate for Precinct 1 Commissioner
W J Rankin of Shrum is a candidate for Commissioner of Precinct No 1. Born January 16 1869 he traveled with his family to Comanche in 1879 and settled near his current farm. For fifty years he has been a leading local citizen and has long been active in public life operating the Tourette Gin from 1889 to 1910 and a threshing outfit since 1911.
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W. J. Rankin
Shrum
Comanche
Rankin
Mr. Rankin
Trans-Atlantic romance to widowhood contrasts in Wales
The Boston woman who accepted Lou Gordon by phone upon his Wales arrival showed a decisive mindset. The line between a trans Atlantic wife and a trans Atlantic widow marks a stark personal shift after his landing.
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Boston
Lou Gordon
Wales
Adlerika Gas Relief Ad Claims for Stomach Comfort
An advertised testimonial from Mrs J Jelian praises Adlerika for reducing gas after meals of steak and fried onions. The copy claims one spoonful relieves gas, acts on both upper and lower bowel, removes old waste matter, and improves eating and sleeping, with Wm. Reese Drug Co. distributing.
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Adlerika
Four Die as Steel Wireless Pole Touches Live Cable
Tragedy unfolds when a under construction Dreghorn wireless pole contacts a live line, electrocuting four men. The scene raises questions about safety standards during the Glasgow area project and warnings issued to workers.
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Glasgow
Dreghorn
Diversification Advances in Comanche County Farms
An outlook highlights rapid agricultural growth in Comanche County beyond the old single crop system. Dairying poultry melon and other enterprises expand the economy with seasonable farm tools and equipment offered at uniformly low prices backed by maker guarantees.
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F. K. Stamey
Doc Stewart
de Leon Yard
Homer Randolph Forgo
Ort
Floral Park
Bart Johnson
Prop
Ed Sumner
Precinct No. Two
C.B. Williams
Precinct No. One
C. B. Williams
Enterprise
TLY
Advan
Tage
Wm. Rogers & Sons
Comanche, Texas
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