Many local residents travel and visit across towns
The community reports visits by Mrs. John Caffey in Hasse, Sallie Jenkins in Oklahoma, Nina Thornton visiting relatives, Thelma Floyd returning to Brownwood, and multiple others visiting family. Baptism classes flourish at the Baptist meeting with ten joining for baptism and others by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pinson
Alief
Texas
John Caffey
Baby
Hasse
A. W. Fagala
Dublin
Sallie Jenkins
Oklahoma
Kullenburg
W. A. Bishop
J. M. Big
Mr. Bush
Nina “of
Thornton
H. Lee
Thelma Floyd
Brownwood
Ruth Me. Campbell
Jim
Little Charlie Hale
Proctor
R. S. Harbour
Mina Woods
Jettie Harbour
Local residents recount injuries and travel notes
The fragment lists individuals including Mr Toney Newby bound for Fort Worth and Mr de Hood returning home from a Tem ple sanitarium after a 40 day stay. It mentions a dental injury from an air hammer at Brownwood and notes several names such as Wiker and Anders in unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiker
Breeto Anders
Toney Newby
Fort Worth
Mr. de Hood
Temple
Brownwood
Chamberlains Tablets Prove Gentle Laxative Remedy
Eugene Knight of Willington North Carolina praises Chamberlains Tablets for constipation and indigestion. He notes they are mild and gentle, with his wife also seeing relief from indigestion. The ads claim they are an agreeable laxative and readily obtainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Eugene 5
Knight
Willington
N. C
Poem by Robert L Mauldin Urges Kindness and Unity
Composed in Comanche Texas May 9 1917 the poem urges kindness and unity as a path to cheerful living and heavenly rewards. It speaks of reaching toward angels kindness softening sad hearts and collective harmony leading to victory and reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Mauldin
Comanche
Texas
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted By Wm. Reese Co.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a so called purifier for bilious impurities. It claims to cleanse the blood liver and bowels restore strength and cheerful spirits. Special agents Wm Reese Co. promote the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Hazeldell Notes Social Visits and Upcoming Meeting
Hazeldell residents hosts guests with Applewhite Johnson Gaines and two Macksville visitors spending Sunday with local families. Young singers from Hazeldell attend a Baggett gathering and report a good time. The Method meeting will be held at Hazelde on the 22nd with public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazeldell
H. ©. Applewhite
Lola Johnson
Gustine
J. M. McCrary
A. F. Gaines
Macksville
D. T. Boyd
Baggett
Will Burton
Hazelde
McGees Baby Elixir advertised for common infant ailments
An old advertisement promotes McGees Baby Elixir as a universal remedy for sour stomach wind colic diarrhoea or summer complaint. It claims the product is harmless containing no opium morphine or injurious drugs and notes prices of 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle sold by S P Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee’s
S. P. Smith
State Fair of Texas Adds Safety First Day and Mothers' Congress
The State Fair of Texas designates Monday October 16 as safety first day and hosts the Texas Safety First meeting in Dallas October 15 and 16. Mothers Congress day is set for Friday October 19 with a expected large attendance. Remodeling plans for the dairy barns are announced to improve access and facilities. County exhibits attract strong interest with many counties planning to participate thanks to free exhibit space in a well‑ventilated building. President Knight forecasts attendance between 1,250,000 and 1,500,000 as prosperity boosts fair-going crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Safety First Organization
Dallas
R. E. L. Knight
Mothers’ Congress
Congress
Knight
W. H. Stratton
Stratton
West Texas
War spectacle 18 procured for fair
State Fair president R. E. L. Knight announces a two hour nightly program featuring fireworks and acts from major theatres and circuses. The 1917 fair includes encampments for farm youths with 500 boys and 250 girls invited, plus free exhibit space and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regree 2
Oka
Local notices of moving families and church revival
Mr George Warren and family return from the west along with Mr Bee Gilder and family after a drought. Mrs Fannie Allsupson and daughters from Delta county visit. Mrs Leslia Smith from Jones visits her father A A Grisham. Carrie Wallace visits her parents Mr and Mrs Short. Duke Wallace and family from Crowell visit. Wallace still recovering from a winter fall on a pole and may lose his leg. B F Leach’s sister from Colorado City visiting for a year. Big revival at DeLeon. Rev RS Day returns from Paint Rock to help Rev M H Gibson. George Hammitt and wife move to DeLeon for work. Jim and Earnest Johnson and Fitz Gimshaw plan to move to Young county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Warren
Bee Gilder
Fannie Allsupson
Delta County
Eastland
Leslia Smith
Jones
A. A. Grisham
Carrie Wallace
Duke Wallace
Crowell
Wallace
B. F. Leach
Colorado City
DeLeon
R.S. Day
Paint Rock
M. H. Gibson
George Hammitt
Jim
Earnest Johnson
Fitz Gimshaw
Young County
Stings and bites treated with Ballard’s Snow Liniment
Insects stings or bites cause swelling pain or itching and should be treated promptly as they may be poisonous. Ballard’s Snow Liniment counteracts the poison and acts as an antiseptic and healer. Prices 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
S. P. Smith
Mexico And Area News Roundup From Comanche Edna Hill Dublin
A local column reports visitors and events including Ira Starkie hosting McKelvey last Monday night and Linton Whitfield and family from Comanche visiting relatives. Attendees travel to Dublin for trades day and Rev Owens led a Sunday appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McKelvey
Ira Starkie
Linton Whitfield
Dublin
Rev
Owens
Banion
Allie Whitfield
Hannah Parice
McElroy
Shady Grove
Preston Hancock
Lucia Looney
Alma Barbee
Edna Hill
Kate Henry
J. R. Starling
S. H. Henry
Card of Thanks for Sympathy after Mother's Death
The McCullough children thank friends for support and kind words during the death of their mother. They extend heartfelt thanks and blessings to all who stood by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Friender Remedy Listed for Instant Relief
An 19th century advert cites Diarhoen Cordial as providing instant relief. Offered as Friender and speedy cure, the product is priced at 50 cents and 25 cents.
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Texas County
The notice announces a sheriff sale in Texas County. Details describe the governing authority, the property involved, and the sale date as required by the court. The document directs interested parties to appear and bid according to applicable foreclosure procedures.
Sheriff sale notice in Comanche County Texas 1917
The sheriff of Comanche County directs a cash sale of property in Comanche town to satisfy a judgment for Adams and Childers against L W Crowder. Property includes block 136 J Wright addition and part of Walcott addition, totaling $242.15 plus costs. Sale set for first Tuesday in August 1917 before the courthouse door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams and Childress
le W. Crowder
Tomas
Comche
Comache
J. Wright
Manche
Walcott
Comanche
Texas
Lewis Crowder
Adams and Childers
J. E. Miller
Comanche County Sheriff Sale Details in 1917 Notice
Notice of a sheriff sale in Comanche County Texas under an 1917 court order in case M B Hampton vs W R Harrison et al. The sale on August 1 1917 includes 20 acres described by metes and bounds from the James Hamilton and Kigler surveys and related parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Comanche County
M. BE. Hampton
W. R. Man
J. ©. Harrison
Sint
Courfthouse
Mante Fauche
Texas
James Hamilton
William Kigler
W. E. Hatton
F. Murry
S. W
S. E
J. P. Pettit
W. F. Hampton
J. L. Patton
Kigler
Murray
Conaye
Herte
C. W. Isham
F. Hampton
Murray Survey
W. Swith
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Reese & McCarty Jewelers
W. M. Reese Drug Co
Comanche Produce Company
D. C. Bailey, Prop
Nissley Creamery Company
T. M. Pulliam
Cotton Belt
New York
D. C. Are.a J
John F. Li
Ae Tad Voukraeg
Natenn Tee
Warna Rae
Ponrl
United States
America
Bones
Hutthdred
Ingram Produce CO
Mexico
Otice
The
Oo of
County of Repanay
WM. Reese
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