Old Settlers Reunion Reflects Comanche County History
The Comanche County Old Soldiers and Old Settlers Reunion convened Friday and Saturday, July 3–4, with band concerts, talks by Randolph Clark and Dr. Lockhart, reminiscences by Mrs. Godbold, and moving pictures. The event drew a smaller crowd Friday due to crop delays, but a better turnout Saturday. The Clark address and Godbold reminiscences received praise. plan to publish Godbold's paper in a future issue. The reunion was peaceful and noted as highly enjoyable for the county’s Old Settlers Association.
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Comanche County
Old Soldiers and Old Settlers
Dr. Carroll
Brownwood
Randolph Clark
Stephenville
Carroll
Court House Lawn
C. L. Cartwright
Dan Roberson
Mayor Cunningham
R. F. Trolloway
Tabernacle
S. W. Godbold
White
L. B. Russell
Dr. Lockhart
T. C.U
Thorp Springs
Godbold
Old Settlers Association
Comanche Firemen Bring Cup Back From Granbury Meet
Comanche firemen returned from Granbury where they competed in the Central West Texas Firemen's Association meet. They won the cup for the second time and could gain ownership by a third consecutive win, while finishing second in the reel race with $40 prize. The team posted a 19 flat in the cup race and 30 in the reel race amid praise for Granbury and its citizens.
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Granbury
Central West Texas Firemen’s Association
Woodmen of the World Mid Summer Meeting in Comanche Area
Woodmen of the World from Comanche and eight nearby counties gather for the Central West Texas Log Rolling Association Mid Summer Meeting. A Woodmen Reunion or Summer Carnival accompanies the event with a published three day program featuring prominent speakers and varied attractions. Sovereign Delegate S C Findley chairs the activities and urges all local Woodmen to attend to support the association.
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Comanche
Brown
Hamilton
Mills
Coleman
McCullough
Concho
Erath
Runnells
Central West Texas Log Rolling Association
S. C. Findley
Comanche County
Road Crew at Work on Comanche-Democrat Road
County bought a new engine and graders and has been at work on the Comanche-Democrat road for several days. Citizens raised 400 by private subscription to supplement funds of the Commissioners' Court to improve the road. The outfit aims to put Comanche county roads in good condition as fast as possible.
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Comanche-Democrat
Commissioners’ Court
Comanche County
Brown Case Set for July Twenty Ninth
M. A. Brown indicted for murder in the killing of Walter Edwards at Dublin on June 30. The case is set for July 29 with Judge Oxford ordering a venire of seventy men. Dr. Maddox, also charged, has not been brought to trial. District Attorney Jno J Hiner and County Attorney J A Johnson lead the state. defense by Hickman Bateman Stephenville and W P McLean Fort Worth.
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M. A. Brown
Walter Edwards
Dublin
Oxford
Erath County District Court
Dr. Maddox
Jno
J. Hiner
J. A. Johnson
Hickman & Bateman
Stephenville
W. P. McLean
Fort Worth
Comanche W. O. W. Carnival Dates and Band Schedule 1914
Central West Texas Log Rolling Assoc and W. O. W. Carnival in Comanche Texas runs July 15 to 17 1914 with band concerts at the courthouse lawn and pavilion Fire display Woodmen parades and governor candidate announcements throughout the day and night programs. The sequence includes Invocations welcomes from city officials and society leaders followed by hours of music addresses and contests culminating in late night marches and memorials. Local officials include Mayor Geo A Cunningham and Rev C L Cartwright with speeches by J D Alexander Oscar Callaway and W T Loudermilk among others.
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Central West Texas Log Rolling Association
W. O. W. Carnival
Comanche
Texas
Court House Lawn
Court House Square
Comanche Fire Comany
Pavillion
C. L. Cartwright
M. E. Church
Geo. A. Cunningham
City of
W. H. Carpenter
Comanche Camp No. 60
Bee Cardwell
Supreme Circle
Woodmen Circle
Country Club
J. E. Milton
Baptist Missionary
Jas. H. Lowry
Honey Grove
Oscar Callaway
Thos. H. Ball
Lattimore
Fort Worth
Jas. E. Ferguson
Comannehe
Fire Company
Country Club Grounds
W. T. Loudermilk
Downing
Musie
Gib Callaway
Texas had 22 candid dates for governor
Texas had 22 candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor this year with 19 quitting or retiring. Only three remain including Ball Ferguson and Morris as the others dropped out. the list shows many prominent Texans from diverse fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
William #. Robertson
Dallas
Robertson
Ball
Ferguson
Morris
Thos. H. Ball
Houston
James FE. Ferguson
Temple
Leopold Morris
Victoria
W. P. Lane
Austin
W. H. Mayes
Brownwood
Chester H. Terrell
San Antonio
John J. Willacy
Portland
Will A. Hanger
Fort Worth
Chas. A. Miller
Corsicana
W. A. Chatterton
Waco
B. M. Worsham
el Paso
Wm. F. Robertson
J. H. Marable
Mineola
F. G. Thompson
Sherman
Cullen F. Thomas
Sam Sparks
W. W. Jones
Iredell
A. Rublee
Seagoville
J. J. Blount
Palestine
Felix Robertson
Clarence Ousley
Fr. Worth
Sinclair Taliaferro
Miss Pearl Creamer Hosts Hearty Hearts Birthday Party
Miss Pearl Creamer entertained for three hours starting at 8 30 p m Thursday in honor of sister Beulah. Decorations featured Hearts and age carved in paste boards around candle lights. Guests played Hearts and used unique place cards to find partners and table numbers. Fruits and cake were served by Miss Pearl Creamer and Mrs L H Creamer. Attendees included Mittie James Susie James Fannie Stewart Myrtle Stewart Rotha Dunlap Pearl Northcutt Bessie Northcutt Bettina Jackson Belle Creamer Lena Northcutt Jewell Tate Lillian White Grace Lindsay Willie Jenkins Bulah Creamer Mesdames L H Creamer Homer Freeman and many gents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Miss Pearl Creamer
L H. Creamer
Misses Mittie
Susie James
Fannie
Myrtle Stewart
Rotha Dunlap
Pearl
Bessie Northcutt
Bettina Jackson
Belle Creamer
Lena Northcutt
Jewell Tate
Lillian White
Grace Lindsay
Willie Jenkins
Bulah Creamer
Mesdames
L. H. Creamer
Homer Freeman
Messrs
Lester Trench
Lewis Lindsay
Nathan Bolin
Merlin Stanton
Truman Creamer
Brady
Grady Cotney
Barney Jenkins
Lester White
Bennie Northcutt
Wesley Redwine
Clyde
A. J. Morton
Lee Tate
Money to Loan on Improved Farms
Money to loan on improved farms. Will take up and extend vendor lien notes at 8 percent interest. See G. A. Cunningham at Wilson Abstract Co. Masonic Building.
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G. A. Cunningham
Wilson Abstract Co
Masonic Building
Houston Guests Visit Reese Family
H. R. Dupree and his son Edmond of Houston were guests at the home of F. J. Reese and family for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Dupree
Edmond
Houston
F. J. Reese
Licenses Issued in Court House Roundup
In court house news, licenses were issued to John Griffith and Miss Martha Duckworth, and to C. C. Munston and Miss Effie Robbins, according to the proceedings.
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John Griffith
Martha Duckworth
C. C. Munston
Effie Robbins
Gustine Area Names Listed Entries of Local Youths
A list of names tied to Gustine and nearby towns appears, noting numerous girls and boys with multiple surnames such as Hawkins Belton Butts Wim ble Little and others. The roster includes families from DeLeon Sipe Springs Proctor and De Leon regions with both genders represented.
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Chas
Nance
Gustine
Earnest Hawkins
Forest Belton
C. D. Butts
John Browning
Near
DeLeon
A. E. Womble
J. BR. Lusk
Roy Smith
H. M. Woosley
Proctor
RK. M. Carlton
H. E. McKay
Hey
Real Estate Transfers in Comanche Gustine and De Leon
Lee Butler et ux sell part of John Duncan survey No 2 in Comanche for 2700 dollars. J D Waring et ux sell 80 acres out of Section 2 8 P R R Co survey for 680 dollars. R W Campbell sells lot 3 in block 4 Heath addition to De Leon for 80 dollars. John W Moore et ux sell lot 2 in Hoena addition to Gustine for 150 dollars. Gustine Mercantile Co sells part of Whitfield Chalk survey in Gustine for 1500 dollars. G L Garrison et ux sell 109 acres out of section 7 HT BR R Co land for 8800 dollars. J E Cooper et ux with N E Palmer G E Palmer and J F Palmer sell 411 acres part of section 8 HT BR R Co land for 3000 dollars.
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Lee Butler
R. L. Knox
John Duncan
Comanche
J. D. Waring
G. T. Parreck
R. W. Campbell
W. Chatham
Heath
DeLeon
John W. Moore
E. B. Adcocck
G.E. Palmer
J. F. Palmer
County Court convenes July term dockets set
The regular County Court session opened Monday with Judge J. H. McMillan scheduling the civil jury docket for the 20th and the criminal docket for the 27th due to farmers being busy in their crops.
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J. H. McMillan
Fine Rain Help Crops After Heat Wave
A fine rain fell Wednesday night easing intense heat. The precipitation cooled the air and settled dust, providing material aid to growing crops in the area.
Baptist Church Regular Services By Pastor Sheafor
Regular morning and evening services conducted by pastor Geo W Sheafor at the Baptist church.
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Geo. W. Sheafor
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OLD Settlers
J. E. Corrigan
T. M. Rutherford
J. D. Alexander
Will A. Harris
Rink Pavillion
Robt. F. Milam
J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Sulphur Springs
H. W. Wiseman
Cleburne
Tex
Worsham
T. M. Bartley
Tahoka
Lynn County
Stork
Colquitt
O. B. Colquitt
James E. Ferguson
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