First Presbyterian Church Flourishes in Comanche History
The Comanche congregation organized in 1875 under Rev McDonald built from pioneer families like McCrary and Moore. After early irregular services, ministers including Rev Dobbs and Rev Grow shaped growth. a Ladies Aid became a robust Woman's Auxiliary, leading to a new church building by 1907 and dedication in 1914. The church supports missions and orphan care with enduring local efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. W. Scurry
First Presbyterian Church
Comanche
McDonald
Gatesville
McCrary
T. C. Moore
Ida Hart
W. W. Kilpatrick
Home Mission Committee
John Duncan
Walcott
GE Dobbs
Mmm Dobbs
Years
L. Ewing
Ballinger
J. C. Grow
Grow
Dublin
Proctor
Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid
Orphan's Home
Gaines B Hall
Gall
Hall
Cumberland Church
Chariton
B. K. Tenney
W. B. Gray
Brownwood
Wo Man's Auxiliary
Sailors Wives, Sea Songs, and State Press Reflections
The State Press columnist 8. P. muses on sailors wives, sea life, and prohibition. He quips about whether wives sing or whistle to babies, laments the lure of alcohol, and notes a bias against sailors who seek drinks aboard ships. He argues for restraint and notes education shapes views on maritime drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Park
Oklahoma
Texas
Galveston
Sahara
Comanche Chief July 30 1881 synopsis previews past
A reader supplied a comprehensive synopsis of the Comanche Chief dated July 30 1881 with notes on historical items. Items include a gully washing rain aiding cotton, a two story building completion on the square, a marriage in town, railroad right of way talks, and court schedules. Also noted are university site contests in Texas politics and a death near Las Vegas New Mexico. Letters from Guiteau and local ads complete the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Barnes
James A. Meadows
Clara Lee Hemsley
Fort Worth
Austin
Waco
Albany
Graham
Matagorda
Williams Ranch
University of Texas
Houston
Galveston
Lampasas
Caddo Peak
Thorpe Springs
Tyler
Bill the Kid
McCarthy
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Roscoe Conkling
Grant
W. H. King
Hopkins County
Georgia
Guitau
Washington
Charles J. Guiteau
Villian
RUN OFF PRIMARY TICKET FOR AUGUST 26 VOTE
Run off primary ticket lists candidates for U S Senator Earle Mayfield and James Ferguson. Lieutenant Governor Billie Mayfield Jr and T W Davidson. State Treasurer Geo Garrett and C V Terrell. State Superintendent Ed Bentley and M N Marrs. Judge J K Baker and M Blair. Congress 17th District Thomas Blanton and Oscar Callaway. County Treasurer Nannie Perry and W Bo Payne. County Clerk W Littiejohn Ea Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Earle B. Mayfield
Travis Co
Jas. E. Ferguson
Bell Co
Billie Mayfield, Jr
Harris Co
T. W. Davidson
Harrison Co
Geo. C. Garrett
Dallas Co
V. Terrell
Wise Co
Ed BR. Bentley
Hidalgo Co
M. N. Marrs
Travis
Mercer Gap Church Holds Protracted Meeting
The protracted meeting led by Pastor Rev Cox with Rev C D Henley from Brownwood concluded Sunday night. Twelve conversions were reported and four girls were baptized Sunday afternoon by the pastor. Local residents hosted guests and families shared Sunday visits across Mercer Gap and nearby households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
C. D. Henley
Brownwood
Ruth Payne
Ella Gober
Jewell McKenzie
Voter gratitude message from Comanche County clerk candidate
A Comanche County candidate thanks voters for primary support and pledges a renewed campaign effort for the nomination as county clerk. He notes past limitations on campaigning and acknowledges August 26th as a significant date in his bid.
Presbyterian Church Preaches Sunday Services
The Presbyterian Church invites all to attend preaching next Sunday at 11 A.M. and 8:15 P.M., with all welcome.
Card of Thanks Seeks Continued Support After Primary
Acknowledges voter support received on Saturday July 22 and expresses gratitude to friends and those who did not vote for the candidate in the first primary. Politely asks for future backing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Children of the Home
Presbyterian Church
State Press
Dallas News
Joe W
Robt. Hill
Comanche Institute
P. M. Barnes
W. G. Cox
F. J. Knudson
J. M. Hart
Eries
Monarch Kee
New Saloon
F. T. Paine
C. F. Paine
W.H. Todd
Cullen F. Thomas
Robert Lee Henry
A. Culberson
Clarence Ousley
James E. Ferguson
Jess Harris
Nerva
Taa
J. D. Couch
Ethe I Ripley
Millie Smith
Gib Callaway
Fastighd
Oscar Callaway
Tom McKenzie
Ang
Charlie McKenzie
Fisher County
Berta McKenzie
Mercer Gap
Comanche County
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