Man of Early Days Recounts Comanche County Roots
A reminiscence from a longtime Comanche County resident describes 1877 arrival with a family, homesteading in a cabin, farming hardships, and work history. He recalls migrating through jobs with Pendergrass, Helmsley, and Charley We did well, noting dry years and cash-only trading. He mentions local figures Bob Hill and Dr. Robert Beeman, and ends with a nod to Comanche and its people.
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Helmsley
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England
Beeman
Bob Hill
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County Court launches delinquent tax drive in Texas
The Commanche County Commissioners Court approves a tax collection drive with Fort Worth firm E S Prichart to recover back taxes State county and subdivisions. Delinquents urged to pay or arrange plans by September 1 to avoid publicity and gain possible savings under new partial payment laws.
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Comanche County Commissioners Court
E. S. Prichart
Fort Worth
Texas
Improvements Due On Highway 36 In Hamilton Co
Progress reported on Highway 36 in Hamilton County with two bridges and 1.6 miles of surfacing planned by the Texas Highway Commission. Bridges likely planned at Bear Gap and Alexander. work also noted on Highway 66 from Evant and road improvements toward Jonesboro.
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Hamilton Record-Herald
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Hamilton
Alexander
Evant
Jonesboro
Local Families Share News and Visits Across Towns
Proctor Mr and Mrs Claton Hughes and children of Loraine visit Mr and Mrs W A Hughes Paul Hornburg Wyndle Ellis Noble Laminadk Iman Stephens and John Comanche. Little Harry Gene Miller injured last Saturday when thrown under a hay rake. Mrs Grace Nichols and daughter Maxine of Comanche visit bedside of her father Mont Howell. Boss Stephens working at Marble Falls spent weekend with family. Edwine Reid of Hasse visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jay Wood. Hughton Hughes family spent Sunday with relatives in Comanche. Alton Abernathy Pennie Smith of this community and F Brandt of Lamkin were business visitors in Brownwood Saturday. John C C Catties returned from La Verne California where he worked. Walter Dixon and family of Gorman and I T Dixon returned from Kentucky visiting relatives. Miss Machine Davis spent part of last week in Waco with Modell Alexander. Bob Harbor and family of Dublin spent Sunday here with relatives. Mr and Mrs Roy Jones and cn of Brownwood spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs G L Knight.
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Marble Falls
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Jay Wood
Hughton Hughes
Manche
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Pennie Smith
Seven Acre Melon Patch Near Downing Yields $510 by July 12
A seven acre patch on the Mele Doc Morrison place near Downing has produced $510.00 worth of watermelons up to July 12. The ground has been in bearing less than 20 days with strong sandy soil well cultivated. Owner Noble Leslie could see about $200 per acre if the season continues through August. There is already enough fruit to reach $100 per acre in sight.
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de Leon Free Press
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