Mrs Riordan Seeks District Clerk Post in Comanche Race
Mrs. J. M. Riordan appeals to Comanche County voters for District Clerk on July 28, describing herself as a capable, devout candidate with teaching experience and a record of service. She urges inquiry, stresses integrity, and cites personal faith amid a political ad. The note ends with mention of local social events and supporters.
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Comanche v
Comanche County
Jesus
Lam High
Aormer
Tate
West Texas Stockade Wedding in Fort Mugginsville
A humorous 1863 West Texas wedding tale recounts Uncle Joe Matthews, named justice of the peace by surprise, performing Tom and Lizzie’s nuptials in a crowded schoolhouse. Cowboys from 100 miles away attend as the dignitary presides and delivers a blunt, plainspoken ceremony.
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West
Texas
Clear Fork
Brazos River
Fort Mugginsville
Fort Maeginsville
Joe Matthews
Uncle Joe
Office of Justice of Peace
Dan Canid
Tom
Lizzie
Joe
Local Social Notes From Cotton Grove Area
Mrs. John Goforth of Desde mona spent last week with Mrs. John McEntire. Grandma Clark of Mercer Gap spent the week with Mrs. L. L. Howell. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Guthrie spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Houck at Bat linger. Miss Gracie Hilliard has returned from Brownwood. Mrs. Arvil Houuck of Ballingeer is visiting relatives here.
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John Goforth
Desdemona
John McEntire
Grandma” Clark
Mercer Gap
L. L. Howell
Oliver Guthrie
Arvil Houck
Batlinger
Gracie Hilliard
Brownwood
Arvil Houuck
Ballingeer
Patent remedy claims rapid malaria cure and cold relief
An advertisement touts 666 Liquid tablets and nose drops, claiming malaria relief in three days and cold relief on the first day. It markets a laxative and tonic as the speediest remedies known and suggests quick cures for headaches or neuralgia.
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Miles Nervine
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Dora Greene
Mrs F L Little hosted a birthday dinner for her mother Mrs Dora Greene on Sunday. The event featured miniature picture place cards and a cake cutting with a surprise shower of gifts for Mama Green from her youngest granddaughter Jane Greene and great granddaughter Patricia Howard.
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F. L. Little
Mrs. Little
Dora Greene
Mama” Green
Jane Greene
Patricia Howard
Mrs Green
J.B. and
Bailey Nabers
Comanche
R. A. Baird
Sulphur
Oklo
J. B. Nabers
Margarett Vernon
Ben
Electra oil man Will Hunter among visitors at Lake Eanes
Will Hunter of Electra, brother of gubernatorial candidate Tom Hunter, was among out of town visitors at Lake Eanes the Fourth. His presence adds to the gathering of regional figures attending the event.
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Will Hunter
Electra
Tom Hunter
Lake Eanes
Buster Carnes and Pewee Morris Visit Brady Celebration
Buster Carnes and Pewee Morris traveled by plane to Brady for a midweek celebration.
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Buster Carnes
Pewee Morris
Brady
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Riordan
J. M. Riodan
Andidate
Omanche County
J. T. Guthrie
F San Angelo
A. B. Masters
C. C. Bishop
Wellington
Jervine
Cotton Grove
J. B. Allcorn
Insurance and Bonds
Elkins Tin Shop
Congress
Comanche Milling Company
HGFF
J. R. Eanes & Co. Insurance—Real Estate
John D. Waring
Comanche, Texas
C. A. Greene
Lowry
City Bakery
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