Jones brothers seek rehearing in murder tied to Rev. Lee Jones case
In Stephenville Texas on July 7 an amended motion for a rehearing of the murder case against Robert and Charles Jones was filed in district court before Judge W J Oxford by defense attorneys. The brothers were convicted of murder in the second degree for killing their father Rev Lee Jones near Dublin on June 6 and each received fifty year sentences. The docket for the week is heavy with civil cases and the motion is expected to be heard early next week.
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Stephenville
Texas
Robert
Charles Jones
Lee Jones
Dublin
W. J. Oxford
Do the Comanche County Farmers Read
A Comanche rural mail report shows five post routes handle 520,000 pieces yearly with over 40 percent newspapers. In June 14,623 papers went to farmers, about 15 papers per family, justifying the rural free delivery cost as profitable for knowledge and daily reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Sulivan
Comanche
Daily Mail
Uncle Sam
Church of Christ Services This Sunday
The Church of Christ holds Bible school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Elder S. A. Rubble will preach. An invitation is extended to all to attend. W. C. Bradshaw, C. L. Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
S. A. Rubble
W. C. Bradshaw
C. L. Cox
In Appreciation Letter from T J Law Seeks The Chief Exponent
A Colorado City reader T J Law encloses one dollar and asks to continue receiving The Chief Exponent. He states he cannot do without it and expresses appreciation for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Law
Colorado City
Special Song Service For Old Soldiers At Rink Park Tabernacle
Rev Leonard Daugherty of Louisville Kentucky will lead a illustrated song service titled Trusting on the Old Damn Ground at the Rink Park Tabernacle next Wednesday night July ish. Old soldiers attending the old settlers reunion are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink Park Tabernacle
Leonard Daugherty
Louisville
Kentucky
Advertisement edition for Old Settlers Picnic
The Chief Exponent will publish Wednesday night next week to give the force time to attend the Old Settlers Picnic and supply advertisers with extra copies. Advertisers must have their copies ready by Wednesday morning to use regular rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picnie
The Country Newspaper as Business Instrument
A Farm & Ranch piece extols the country newspaper as a powerful business tool. It notes combined Texas to Louisiana circulation of over 2.6 million, reaching about 13.5 million readers weekly. Merchants succeed by persistent local advertising, stocking demanded brands, and using the paper to reach rural customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Lousiana
Farmer Folk
Vox Populi
Farm & Ranch
Marriage Licenses Listed for Williams Falkner Brisbin and Shuford
Marriage licenses issued include Willie W. Williams to Miss Lizzie Donald. W H Tankersley to Miss Minnie Falkner. Lee Brisbin to Miss Minnie Bradley. J T Torrene to Miss Nellie Shuford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie W. Williams
Lizzie Donald
W. H. Tankersley
Mannie Falkner
Lee Brisbin
Minnie Bradley
J. T. Torrene
Nellie Shuford
Real Design Brick Ice Cream for Occasions at W. R. Ek
An advertisement for frozen treats features Real Design Brick Ice Cream and La Mousse, offering wedding and party catering, special orders, and a fudge emblematic option at W. R. Ek in East Side Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ek
East Side Square
Free Mail Delivery Bonanza for Comanche
Comanche posts annual post office receipts over 10000 dollars and could qualify for free mail delivery if streets and sidewalks are improved. Postmaster Geo L Sullivan urges the Chamber of Commerce to form a committee, pass a sidewalk ordinance, and pursue free delivery as a city-wide special order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Geo. L. Sullivan
Chamber of Commerce
ILO Settlers Picnic Arrangements Made
Arrangements for the Old Settlers' Picnic to be held July 15 and 17 at Country Club Park are nearly complete. Expect two strong ball teams and an engaging national-game series for fans of all ages. Temple Texas July 6. Construction work on the Temple Northwestern road will be renewed at once as rails and other materials are ordered. City Engineer W E Dozier resigns to become GM and chief engineer of the railroad. Grade to Gatesville nearly finished. seven miles of steel laid to Messer. Two steel Leon River bridges needed. Line should be ready to operate to Gatesville within eight months.
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Country Club Park
Comanche
Temple
Old Settlers
Country Club
Texas
Temple Northwestern Road
W. E. Dozier
Gatesville
Messer
Railroad Commission
Leon River
Quammer Normal Closes This Week
The Comanche Hamilton Summer Normal ends this week after a six week term with 108 teachers enrolled. Examinations will be next week. Attendees will be entertained tonight at the Country Club Park by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Country Club Park
Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Picnic at Country Club shared by Sunday school classes
Miss Zoe Allen and Miss Golda Granger led Sunday school classes on a Monday evening outing to Country Club Lake. The group enjoyed jolly outdoor games and a luncheon with a fine spread, finishing with ice cream and cake.
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Country Club
Zoe Allen
Golda Granger
Mule Kick Injures Merccer's Gap Man
J H McKenzie, about 35, of Merccer's Gap, was kicked by a mule on Wednesday. The blow struck over the heart and broke two or three ribs. Physicians were summoned and he rested as well as could be expected late Wednesday night.
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J. H. McKenzie
Merccer’s Gap
Deaths in Gustine Sipe Springs and Comanche
The community notes three recent deaths: George Chancellor aged 54 from Gustine on July 5, J H Houser aged 24 months from Sipe Springs on June 24, and Cooper Kearby aged 17 from Comanche on July 5.
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George Chancellor
Gustine
J .H. Houser
Sipe Springs
Cooper Kearby
Comanche
Heat Kills Boll Weevil As Temperatures Soar
The hot weather over several days harms boll weevils and relieves farmers. Thermometers register 100 to 105 degrees in the shade this week, about 150 in the sun, signaling a deadly heat for the pests and a welcome turn for crops.
Railroads of Texas Ad Campaign Promoted by Texas Press
The ad vertising committee of the Texas Press Association acts as agent for Texas publishers to reduce agency commissions. The statement emphasizes a business approach and lower rates as the sole path to effective commerce.
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Railroads of
Texas
Texas Press Association
Births Reported Across County Since Last Issue
The county clerk records newborns born to multiple families. July 7 a boy to Mr and Mrs Steve Essery near Gustine. June 26 a girl to Jess Harris near Democrat. June 29 a girl to R C Smith. June 26 a boy to J C Farley near Sipe Springs. June 29 a girl to Sid Witten near Sipe Springs. June 15 a girl to M Johnson near DeLeon. July 2 a boy to Green Evans near DeLeon. June 16 a girl to Tom Lane near Comanche. June 12 a girl to R B Newman near Comanche. June 17 a boy to J A Rozzelle near Comanche. June 12 a girl to J R Stephens near Comanche. July 4 a boy to P A Pettitt near Gustine.
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Steve Essery
Gustine
Jess Harris
Democrat
R. C. Smith
Sipe Springs
J. C. Farley
Sid Witten
M. Johnson
DeLeon
Green Evans
Tom Lane
Comanche
R. B. Newman
J. A. Rozzelle
J. R. Stephens
P. A. Pettitt
Mineral Wells Chrystals for Constipation Ad at Carrolls Drug Store
An old advertisement promotes Advil and Crystal minerals for constipation at Carrolls Drug Store in Mineral Wells, highlighting health relief options sold locally.
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Carroll’s Drug Store
West and Drummond Prices: Advices on Grocery Shopping
A fragment notes price guidance from West and Drummond on grocery buying. It emphasizes not purchasing until seeing prices and advices that may align with current ads. The readable text suggests a cautious shopper stance and price awareness.
Social Notes: Informal 500 Party Hosted by Mrs Chilton
Mrs. J B Chilton hosted a Tuesday afternoon 500 party honoring Mrs. T F Smalling of Gallup New Mexico and Mrs. R T Reid of Fort Worth. High score earned a handpainted plate for Mrs. Ira Tunnell. consolation went to Mrs. P H Chilton with Foot Ease. Guest favors included a bar pin and silk hose for the two honored guests. Hostess served a delightful refreshment course after the games.
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J.B. Chilton
T. F. Smalling
Gallup, N. M
R. T. Reid
Ft. Worth
Ira Tunnell
P. H. Chilton
Morning Banco Party Honors Hereford Friend Miss Oberthier
Miss Gene St Clair hosted a Tuesday morning banco party from 9 30 to 12 o clock in Hereford to honor Miss Oberthier a former schoolmate. Guests greeted the honoree and enjoyed four tables of banco under a prettily decorated arbor with a luncheon featuring iced tea pimento sandwiches pineapple salad wafers and olives. Elizabeth Chilton won high score a hat pin while Marion Jones received the booby a pack of gum. The guest list included Louise Oberthier Thelma Gray Floy Collins Isla Jay Alma Reese Leah Allen Eula Clark Ruth Farmer Gertrude Jenkins Margaret Hill Glenyth and Thalia Kearby Abbie Blue and Estal Grundy of Goldthwaite.
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Eula Clark
Elizabeth Chilton
Marion Jones
Louise Oberthier
Thelma Gray
Floy Collins
Isla Jay
Alma Reese
Leah Allen
Ruth Farmer
Gertrude Jenkins
Margaret Hill
Glenyth
Thalia Kearby
Abbie Blue
Estal Grundy
Goldthwaite
Morning Lawn Party Honoring Miss Ballou and Miss Oberthier
A Thursday morning lawn party hosted by Mrs. T. R. Hellinsley celebrated nieces Miss Lillie Ballou of Big Springs and Miss Louise Oberthier of Hereford. Guests enjoyed an Oriental themed setting, two games led by Miss Clara Moore and T. J. Helmsley, and a refreshment plate of cream and cake with hair bandeaux gifts for the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Hellinsley
Lillie Ballou
Big Springs
Louise Oberthier
Hereford
Clara Moore
T. J. Helmsley
SUGGESTIONS FOR BOLL WEEVIL WAR
Farm Demonstration Agent EB M Gross of Galveston sends a circular from Special Agent Bradford to county farmers outlining boll weevil control. The plan emphasizes weekly field checks to catch overwintered weevils, careful picking and burning punctured squares, bending stalks to remove damaged squares, and persistent cultivation until mid August to reduce infestations and secure cotton yields.
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EB. M. Gross
Galveston
Bradford
Louisiana
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Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Stephenville Court
Comanche County
ILO
Qummer
West & Drummond
Sabes
Social Notes
Banco
Miss Oberthier
Gene St. Clair
R. H. Moore
Alice Ballou
Brady
Emma Harris
Lucile Hogan
Lillian Hill
Marguerite Hill
Markie Moore
Freddie Moore
T. H. Bell
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