Obituary: Mrs. J. R. Jackson of Comanche
Mrs. Nancy Jane Elizabeth Jackson died at her home in Comanche on July 12 1916 and was buried July 13 at Oakwood Cemetery. Elder J J. Davis of Blanket conducted the services. She was born April 22 1854 in Tala poosa County Alabama and married J R Jackson October 11 1883. Seven children survived her and were present at her death. She joined the Primitive Baptist church in 1888. Sympathy is extended to her husband and children.
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J. R. Jackson
Comanche
Oakwood
J J. Davis
Nancy Jane Elizabeth Jackson
Talapoosa County
Alabama
Comanche County
Jackson
T. J. Cottrell
Curtis
Grady
Grandfield
Okla
Louie
Pearce
Arcadia
Hell Word Reappears In Humorous Poem
Anonymous authors a playful piece titled Hell Word Reappears In Humorous Poem. The verses explore varied uses of the expletive term Hell in everyday phrases and grievances detailing weather bills and daily troubles.
Aunt Caroline Montgomery Dies at 92 in Texas Frontier Life
Aunt Caroline Montgomery aged 92 years 2 months 18 days died at the home of her son Bud Montgomery near Comanche after years of feebleness. Born Nancy Caroline Hicks in 1824 in Tennessee she moved to Mississippi before Texas settlement. She married Tillman Gurley, then G W Montgomery and moved to Texas in 1855. Survived by one son Bud Montgomery and one daughter Georgetta, with a sister Grandma Neely.
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Caroline Montgomery
Bud Montgomery
Comanche
Nancy Caroline Hicks
Tennessee
Great Britain
Texas
Mississippi
Tillman Gurley
Ainion
Joe
G. W. Ntgomery
Ontgomery
Hear Ny
Caroline
Hill, County
Henry Ann
Wil} Parker
Marathon
Grandma Neely
Pioneer Texan W. C. Graham Dies in Comanche
W C Graham a Texas pioneer died at his home in the eastern town Sunday night. Born November 22 1828 in South Carolina he moved with his family to Mississippi and later to Van Zandt Bell and Comanche counties. He served in the Confederate army four years and left a large family including R C chief. He is remembered as a quiet hard working man dedicated to frontier settlement.
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W.C. Graham
South Carolina
United States
Mississippi
Mr. Graham
Eliza Meadows
Vanzandt County
Texas
W. EK. Graham
San Saba
S. J
G. W. Graham
Liberty Hill
Tex
O. H. Graham
Bell County
Graham
Army of the South
van Zandt County
Martha Hitcch
R. C
Georgia
Comanche
South
Mrs. Lucinda Mason Dies at Home After Illness
Mrs. Lucinda Mason, known as Grandma Mason, died at her home near the high school on July 12 after months of illness. Born in 1841, she was 75. She married A L Mason in 1861. he died in 1884. She and her husband had ten children, six surviving. four were present at her death. She lived a Christian life and helped raise a family of useful adults. Burial was at Oakwood cemetery with Rey conducting services.
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Lucinda Mason
Mason
Texas
A. L. Mason
Grandma Mason
Oakwood Cemetery
Rey
Curlee
New Buggies Offered At Big Discount From Regular Prices
Higginbotham's advertises a shipment of extra nice quality buggies sold at a large discount with easy terms and immediate availability as stock sells quickly.
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Higginbotham’'s
Grandma Randolph Dies at 80 in West Texas
Grandma Randolph, well known to county seniors, died at her daughter's home in Haskell County on June 25. She was 80 and had lived in Comanche County 30 years, moved to West Texas 16 years ago where her husband died six years later. A Primitive Baptist Church member, she and her husband were devoted workers for years. She is buried beside her husband at McCauley.
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Grandma Randolph
Haskell County
Comanche County
West Texas
Primitive Baptist Church
McCauley
City bids open for 1916 funds depository
Notice states the city has not designated a depository for the coming year's funds. Bids will be considered at the next regular meeting on Monday July 31 1916. J R Eanes mayor.
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J. R. Eanes
Tractor Demonstration At Higginbotham Bros Comanche Texas
A local tractor demonstration ended with three representatives evaluating hundreds of machines. Officials endorsed one model as ideal for the region and invited readers to learn more, with Luther Dixon handling Kodak Finishing and mail orders.
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Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Kodak
Luther Dixon
Comanche
Texas
Local Retail Hurry on Shoes and Stamps
Burks Mercantile Co advertises white canvas shoes and slippers at 1.00 a pair while a 5 and 10 Cent Store promotes fruit pars and fast selling white canvas footwear. Joe Atter’s City Grocer urges premium stamps as profit savers, calling buyers to act quickly.
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Burks Mercantile Co
Joe ©Atter
City Grocer
Beaumont Couple Wed In Simple Home Ceremony
Stella Corcoran and Carl White married Wednesday at the bride’s mother’s home 1508 North Street Beaumont. Rev E P Kennedy officiated with a ring ceremony. They plan El Paso Times duties then visit White’s parents in Gonzales and San Antonio.
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Beaumont
Stella Corcoran
Carl White
Mike O'Neil
North Street
E. P. Kennedy
Beaumont High School
Junker School
White
Central Presbyterian Church
Comanche
Texas
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Beaumont Enterprise
Baptist News Notes and Meeting Announcements
The item notes a Baptist meeting at the tabernacle on Sunday July 30 inviting all to attend and be blessed. It mentions Ladies Aid contest results with the Blues defeating the Reds and a future missionary lesson entertainment, plus visits from Rev. W P Meroney and Rev Richard Vernon and a plan to publish an up to date Cook Book by the Y W A. The article invites offerings to the Old Ministers Relief Fund and lists the Sunday sermon titled The Soul's Cry for Its God with Pastor Geo A Curlee.
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Baptist News
Baptist Tabernacle
Our Ladies’ Aid
Blues
W. P. Meroney
DeLeon
Richard Vernon
Elizabethtown
Bro
Vernon
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Kentucky
Old Ministers Relief Fund
Geo. A. Curlee
Woman's Bible Club Meeting Notes
Last month Mrs. Gardner gave an exposition of Esther and Chronicles. Mrs. L. B. Russell led the devotional. The next meeting is July 27 at 4 p.m. The study book is Job. Leader Mrs. R. W. Scurry, Devotional Mrs. Morgan Hall, Quiz Mrs. M. K. Witt.
Bargain Shoes Displayed At City Grocer Window
Joe Catter the city grocer advertises white shoes and slippers on a bargain counter at $1.00 per pair and offers premium stamps with every purchase.
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Joe Catter
City Grocer
City Grocer Promotes White Shoes and Slippers
Joe Catter at City Grocer offers White Shoes and Slippers with every purchase as part of a promotional sale.
Burks Mercantile Co. Advertises Pair Price
Joe Catter notes Burks Mercantile Co. offers items at one dollar per pair, urging customers to inquire for them.
Ross Dead Quick Spray Promises Bugs Be Gone
The ad claims the spray clears bedbugs ants fleas chicken mites plant and vegetable insects when used properly. It urges buyers in Comanche to purchase from Wm. Reese Co. to address pests.
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Comanche
He Wm. Reese Co
Dr B F Jackson’s famous female remedy sold as Femenina
The text notes Dr B F Jackson’s famed prescription for female ailments now marketed as Femenina at four ar cents. It frames the product as a legacy formula handed down for posterity and offered to consumers.
Move to Advertise This Section Comanche Growth Plan
Local leaders from J D Waring KE Harris A S Harris and H N Goodson met Hamilton county representatives to push state advertising. The Cotton Belt wants to promote Comanche and surrounding counties in northern cities with free literature. They plan folders to show Separate counties advantages and agricultural resources to attract settlers.
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Messrs
J. D. Waring
KE. W. Harris
A. S. Harris
H. N. Goodson
Hamilton
Erath
Comanche County
Joint Committee of
Comanche
Callaway Support Letter From Waxahachie Salutes Opponent
A July 14 1916 letter from Bond Farrar of Waxahachie Texas to W R Harris Comanche expresses vigorous backing for Hon Oscar Callaway amid opposition over militarism. Farrar warns the nation faces perils if militarism prevails and urges Harris to support Callaway before the primaries.
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Waxahachie
Texas
W. R. Harris
Comanche
Bill
Oscar Callaway
Hines
Europe
Callaway
Republic
Bond Farrar
Premium Stamps Offer and Laundry Aid Promoted
A fragmented ad-like passage touts premium stamps with purchases from a city grocer and a White Shoes and Slippers shop. It references Washclean products, a relief for a million, and steam bubbles. The text mentions a 1916 date and merchant Burks in Comar, with promises of cleansing efficacy.
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Comar
Burks
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.R. Jackson
Hell
Aunt Caroline Montgomery
W. C. Graham
White-Corcoran
Woman's Bible Club
W Ross
Cotton Grove
B. F. Jackson
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