Ballots of 1098 Displayed in 1898 General Election
A Gustine resident brings to light two year old ballots used in the General Election of 1898, showing Democratic and People's Party tickets with full candidate lists for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, railroad and court positions, and local county offices. The displayed tickets name numerous individuals in each party's slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bolton
Gustine
Democratic Arty
2Eone
Joseph D. Fayers
N. Browning
Ren. Thomas S. Smith
R. W. Findley
John W. Robgns
George W. Finger
A. Cook
D. C. Johnson
Justice of Peace
W. M. Powell
Mark Campbell
People’s Party
Rnor
Barnett Gibbs
C. W. Kirkpatrick
C. Jenkins
E. P. Alsbury
J. B
W. M.roen
George FE. Smith
D. S. Jennings
T. E. Matthews
T. H. Thornton
W. C. Jradshawy
A. C. Cathey
W. H. Davis
R. L. Selman
July Primary Restricted to White Voters in Texas
Attorney General James V. Allred issued an opinion stating that negroes are not entitled to vote in Democratic primaries. The ruling cites a May 4 1932 Democratic State Convention resolution limiting primary participation to whites, with the opinion prepared by the Attorney General's Department and sent to Williamson County and Dallas for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allred
Attorney General’s Department
D. B. Wood
Williamson County
Dallas
Allred
Hous
Deadline Today for Filing County Expense Accounts
Today July 20 is the last day for candidates to file the second expense accounts. Accounts must be filed with the County Clerk and acknowledged by a Notary or another official. Filing offices are at the County Clerk's office.
Vote For Lon A. Smith for Railroad Commissioner
Political advertisement urging voters to support Lon A. Smith in the race for Railroad Commissioner. Includes the bid and designation as a campaign favor.
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Lon A. Smith
Comanche County Court House Erected in 1891
The present Comanche County Court House was erected in 1891. County Judge C. F. Williamson and Commissioners Fr. R. Thomason W. Moore, Raleid Williams, and T. Haley directed the project.
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Comanche County Court House
Comanche Rally to Hear Aopiranto Tonight
Comanche hosts a major political rally with county and district candidates speaking from the Band Stand. The Rippetoe Quartette will perform with new songs. The Comanche Band will open with a one hour concert at seven, followed by speeches at eight as a large rural crowd is anticipated.
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Comanche
Rippetoe Quartette
Sample Ballot for Various Texas Races and Officials
A historical OCR fragment lists numerous Texas political races and officials. It names candidates for judge, attorney general, district offices, commissioners, and clerks across many counties, including Dallas, Travis, McLennan, and Harris, with associated party labels and district numbers. The text reflects a broad slate of positions from lieutenant governor to public officials like tax collector, recorder, and school superintendent.
Federated Society To Hold Meeting At Baptist Church
The Woman's Federated Mission Club will meet at the Baptist Church July 30 at 4 p m The program includes song congregation devotional led by Mrs J F E Chilton special music by Mrs John Mahon address by Mrs J M Dawson Baylor College faculty wife Waco Benediction led by Mrs Geo Uyleav Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Federated Mission Club
Baptist Church
J. FE. Chilton
John Mahon
J. M. Dawson
Baylor Collene
Waco
Women's Missionary Society
Geo. Uyleav
Wayne Milton Arrested on Multiple Liquor Charges
Wayne Milton of Comanche was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Dwight Brightman in Comanche. Three liquor charges were filed, with bonds totaling 2500 dollars. Police say six half gallon jars of liquor were taken from his car during a search, and additional liquor was found at his residence in the east part of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Milton
Comanche
Dwight Brightman
Milton
Comanche Farms Should Be Terraced Says Instructor
L N Miller Vocational Agriculture instructor at Comanche High School argues one half of Comanche County farmland needs terracing. Terracing stops gullying sheet wash holds rainfall preserves crop stands and retains fertilizer. Farmers should contact Miller. William Chilton funds a terrace level for demonstrations.
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Comanche County
L. N. Miller
Comanche High School
Comanche
Miller
William Chilton
Comanche National Bank
Comanche Vocational Agriculture Department
Court House News Marriage Licenses and Birth Announcements
Marriage licenses for Ralph Blackmon and Miss Alma Thompson in Blanket Route 1. Births listed: Vesta Jo to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Elliott of Sipe Springs on July 1. Mary Lou to Mr. and Mrs. Pate Brewer of Sipe Springs. Robert Ray to Mr. and Mrs. Henry George Henkes of Priddy on July 19. James Aaron to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ward. Clarence Arla to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beckner of Indian Gap. Real estate transfers include W H Palmer to Nettie Palmer in Comanche for 100, J E Williams to W H Palmer in Comanche for 3000, J H Magness to Boyd Magness 51.46 acres of land for 10, A J Williford to H L Stewart Trustee for 125.56 acres for 10, and Viola Hurley to Mrs. R E Grim 247.5 acres for 3000.00.
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Ralph Blackmon
Alma Thompson
Sam Elliott
Sipe Springs
Vesta Jo
Pate Brewer
Mary Lou
Henry George Henkes
Priddy
Robert Ray
Charles’ A. Ward
James Aaron
Clarence Beckner
H. L. Stewart
Robert Davidson
Viola Hurley
R. E. Grim
Richard Page
First Double Primary In Texas In 1918
The first double primary in Texas occurred in 1918 with no runoff in the Governor race as only two candidates contested. W F P Hobby received 461 479 votes and Ferguson 217 012. James Carter joined T Bailey on a trip to Oklahoma for a visit.
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Texas
W. F P. Hobby
Ferguson
Conventions In Precincts Scheduled For July 28
Precinct conventions are set for Saturday July 28 at 2 p.m in each voting box. Delegates to the County Convention will be selected at the same time and location alongside the primary.
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U. S. Senator
SEN
Tom Connally
Joe Bailey, Jr
A. Woods
Democratic Party
United States
Falls County
Jos. W. Bailey, JR
Dallas County
Guy B. Fisher
San Augustine County
Edgar Witt
McLennan County
Tom F. Hunter
Wichita County
Associate Justice Supreme Court
H. S. Lattimore
Tarrant County
James W. McLendon
Travis County
John H. Sharp
Ellis County
Maury Hughes
James W. Allred
Co. C
W. C. Morrow
Hill County
Congress
Mrs
Golda McCollum Edwards
Sam Todd
Geo. Hulsey
I. M. Davis
N. A. Palmer
A F. Chastain
Eastland County
C. H. Morrow
Thomas L. Blanton
Taylor County
W. J. Rankin
F. L. Little
Edward K. Russell
Red River County
Clint Small
Potter County
Carl O. Hamlin
Stephens County
R. W. Fielder
Chief Justice Court Civil Appeals
11Th District
Joe Byrd
H. W. Scott
John Hornsby
J. E. Hickman
Ben F. Berkeley
Brewster County
L. A. Gleaton
R. M. Johnson
Anderson County
Penrose B. Metcalfe
Tom Green County
Sam Lewis
J. P. Rogers
Harris County
FE. M. Davis
Brown County
E. H. McCarty
Joe Moore
Hunt County
Walter F. Woodul
R. B. Cross
Coryell County
T. D. Robinett
Walter Woodward
Coleman County
Tom L. Robinson
W. O. Jay
ED Lightfoot
R. A. Kee
H, S. Henry Freeman
Clyde FE. Smith
Tyler County
Tom Reese
G. M. Strickland
William McCraw
Ardell Williams
Hamilton County
For
Justice Peace Precinct No
Comptroller
Harry Flentge
Reuben B. Waldrop
Geo. C. Wetzel
Manley H. Clary
George H. Sheppard
Nolan County
Geo. W. Rollins
R. A. Luker
Tennie Sadler
Dolph B. Tillison
Henderson County
J. J. Jack Patterson
J. L. Loyd Lightfoot
I. M. Howell
Y. W. Holmes
Charley Lockhart
Will B. Smith
J. W. Dyke White
J. M. Riordan
George B. Terrell
H. F .Howington
F. E. Barnes
Kay Griffin
Ben Wilhelm
A. L. South
Dennis B. Waller
Trinity County
R. M. Humphries
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
W. T. House
R. S. Mecharen
Don G. Chaney
V. G. Cash
L. A. Woods
Por
J. B. Lady
Bob Haynes
J. H. Burton
Fred W. Davis
C. C. Conley
Willacy County
John Reese
Elmer Little
W. R. Dyson
J. E. McDonald
Joe K Underhill
K. Terrell
Floyd County
Richard Stevens
Commissioner of Land Office
Walter FE. Jones
Gregg County
W. H
Tringfellow
J. H. Walker
ER. R. Armstrong
J. H. Harrison
James L. McNees
B. Ray McCorkle
E. C. Feril
H. O. Johnson
W. Gregory Hatcher
E. B. Smith
J. Oscar Swindle
M. Jones
Romee S. Walker
W. Dbd
Jenkins
John Pundt
Federated Society
Court House News
James Carter
T. Bailey
Oklahoma
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