Quiet county notices of marriages and visits feature Echols kin
County correspondence reports quiet nuptials as Roy Jay and Hettie May Jernigan wed at the bride’s home. Clarence Morton and Effie Robbins also married in a similar private ceremony. Other entries note visits by Echols, Rasco, Pruitt and families to relatives in nearby towns and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Echols
Cisco
Roy Jay
Hettie May Jernigan
Nora Wilson
Clarence Morton
Effie Robbins
L. T. Nichols
Duster
L. T. Rasco
Sipe Springs
W. P. Pruitt
Ellis County
Weather, crops, and local notices from Copperas Prairie Gap
Hot dry weather persists with rain needed. Cotton grows well with no weevil reports. Gap primary on governor race quiet. News notes relatives in Mitchell county. Preston hosts a large ice cream and cake gathering. Steel building a bungalow style residence. George family visit Brysonville. Jones couple west of Gap visiting relatives. Graham begins sorghum mill. Cornbread sorghum syrup butter milk and watermelon sustain locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap
St. Wagnon
Mitchell E County
C. S. Preston
Nettie Steel
R. Q. George
Brysonville
JJ. P. Jones
C. J. Graham
Local Happenings From Duster Parish Week
A light Friday shower blessed crops. Luther Brown and Miss Trene Teeters wed in Comanche on Wednesday. Peanut Carnival draw at DeLeon drew many locals, with J. M. Watkins and wife at Almeta meetings. Socials at Bob Warren’s and gatherings by George Scott and Clifford Tacaway. Sunday singing drew a large crowd in Duster and Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Haynes
Luther Brown
Miss Trene Teeters
Comanche
DeLeon
J. M. Watkins
Almeta
Bob Warren
George Scott
Clifford Tacaway
Okra
Rhodes
Local Visitors Mentioned In Short Past Week Calls
D. R. Vaught and wife visited D. W. Hadaway and family the past week, F. W. Kennedy and wife visited R. H. Williams and family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Vaught
D. W. Hadaway
Family
F. W. Kennedy
R. H. Williams
Community weekly notes from Oak Valley area
Local residents report threshing finished and social activities across Suez Comanche Gustine and nearby towns. Attendees include Mattie Duncan Olene Robertson Thelma Cade and many named families at picnics meetings and gatherings with multiple visits and visits by relatives from Duncan Sidney and Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Bowling
D. J. Bowling
Suez
J. T. Howell
Sweetwater
Comanche
J. E. Robertson
E. H. Lowe
Willie Holland
Sidney
Friends
Mattie Duncan
Olene
Ethel Robertson
Thelma Cade
Stwhens
Martin’s Branch
Lottie Eastwood
Durant
Okla
Jim Clark
Arthur Thompson
Gustine
Fannie Hodges
May
Duncan
W. A. Robertson
Carl and
Roy Johnson
Sidney News Weddings and Local Notices
Sidney reports the quietly‑married ceremony of Mr Bige Cox and Miss Bertie Lee Byrd at the bride’s home Sunday afternoon at five. The Christian meeting opens Friday night and runs through the second Sunday in August with all invited. Ellis Donaho preached at the Methodist church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bige Cox
Bertie Lee Byrd
David Boyd
Ellis Donaho
Messrs
J. S. Walker
McCarty
Toonie
Nina McCarty
Energy
E. V. Gill
Hasse
Bill Payne
Arthur Payne
Little Son
John Bartlett
Comanche
Jim Lacy
Ferguson's Friends Hold Jollification in Temple
Temple Texas July 27 Five thousand people from Temple and nearby towns gathered for a jollification in honor of James E Ferguson's Texas gubernatorial victory. The public square fronting a bank hosted lights fireworks and car horns as Ferguson spoke last after speeches by local leaders. A statewide ratification meeting is planned within the next week or ten days inviting the entire state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Texas
James E. Ferguson
Bank
Mr. Ferguson
R. J. Eckhardt
Taylor
John M. Mathis
Brenham
Major Lisle
Cameron
J. H. Evetts
Jno
Witrin
Court in Session Dismisses Langston and Finds Hayworth Not Guilty
County court sat this week with Judge J. H. McMillan presiding. Jim Langston's aggravated assault case was dismissed while A. B. Hayworth was found not guilty on barratry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McMillan
Jim Langston
A. B. Hayworth
Our Honor Roll for Great Religious Weekly Subscriptions
We list money paid to the Great Religious Weekly by names including Mrs. Florence Gilleland, R. C. Morris, D. W. Smith, W. H. Fritz, Roger Nabers, State University, W. M. Holland, Tom McKelvy, J. P. Gates, W. W. Wilson, R. C. Horner, Chas. Holcomb, W. C. Parker, J. M. Landers, C. F. Horner, Mrs. S. J. Thomas, P. W. McDonald, D. S. Killian, L. S. Rolling, J. D. Phillips, T. B. Burnett, G. Th. Loudermilk, C. P. Scroggin, FE. Dunn, T. F. Smalling, A. I. Colclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gilleland
R. C. Morris
D. W. Smith
W. H. ¢. Fritz
Roger Nabers
State University
W. M. Holland
Tom McKelvy
J. P. Gates
W. W. Wilson
R. C. Horner
Chas. Holcomb
W. C. Parker
J. M. Landers
C. F. Horne
Rutherford loses bid as Cameron returns home
Dr T M Rutherford defeated by a small plurality for representative, left Monday morning after hearing from Sallie Robinson the last box to be heard from for Cameron, to join his wife visiting there ill. Twenty two years ago the Rutherfords were married at the county courthouse in Comanche. He visits Jim Chadwick Cameron nephew, elected county superintendent in Saturday primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Rutherford
Sallie Robinson
Cameron
Rutherford
Comanche
Jim Chadwick
Executive Committee to Meet After Close Election
The County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Saturday to review unofficial election returns. Officials say the official count may change results in one or two tight races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Sold in Comanche
The ad promotes HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS as a remedy for liver stomach and bowel troubles especially constipation. Claims removal of calomel and purgatives with one use, notes benefits for headaches sallow skin dull eyes and blotches. Sold by The Wm. Reese Co in Comanche for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Comanche
Wm. Reese Co
Open Letter to Local Merchants and Tradesmen
A local newspaper note asks merchants if their clerks are busy and answers yes by urging advertising in the paper.
Good Square Piano Bargain Must Sell Quickly
Bargain sale offer for a good square piano in the community. Cash price or reasonable terms offered. Suitable for beginners. Write now to Will A Watkins Company Dallas Texas leading piano house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Watkins
Dallas Texas
Delivery business sale notice
I have bought the delivery business of Chuck Pitts and request patronage. He is no longer in the business. When you need anything hauled or delivered call Bob Carver at No. 279.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Pitts
Bob Carver
Farmers Notice Weighing Oats by Quality Scales
Farmers are urged to weigh oats using reliable scales by The Commercial Company. A representative emphasizes readiness to assist and notes a fee of 10e for service.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens in Heat
The tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to enrich the blood and fortify the system to withstand the depression of hot summer weather. Priced at 50 cents.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as constitutional remedy
An 19th century advertorial piece claims Catarrh is constitutional, promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, and offers 100 dollar reward for cure failure. It notes internal dosing and blood and mucous surface action, with testimonials and a call to buy and send for circulars. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cherey & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Druevists
Tie
Precinct Conventions Nominate Delegates in Comanche
Precincts No 1 and No 2 in Comanche held conventions Saturday at Chamber of Commerce rooms and Odd Fellows Hall to choose Ferguson and Callaway aligned delegates for the county convention. A dispute arose over representation tied to the governor race, with Callaway supporters winning in both boxes. Delegates named include E H Mason Jno P Hoff and Oscar Callaway supporters for Precinct 2 Hilton Burks W H Thadberg Tom Bell and others for Precinct 2. Precinct 1 lists E H Mason D H Cunningham Wade Everidge Jim Cox Frank Cadenhead. The county convention is set for tomorrow in the district court room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows Hall
E. H W. Mason
Jno
Ferguson
Court House
Hilton Burks
W. H. Thadberg
Tom Bell
P. Hoff
Oscar Callaway
Precinet
E. H. Mason
D. H. Cunningham, Jr
Wade Everidge
Jim Cox
Frank Cadenhead
Callaway
J. R. Eanes
Comanche County
W. R. Slider
H. N. Goodson
O. O. Brightman
Ball
BE. W. Harris
T. J. Williams
F. B. Adams
J. M. Rieger
Bryan
Wilson
Sheriff Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas 1914
The sheriff of Comanche County Texas will sell August 4 1914 at the courthouse door in Comanche town property described as gin machinery and land in Wilson precinct to satisfy Continental Gin Company v J A Dry et al judgment of 3123.30 plus costs. Property includes four seventy saw gin outfit and real estate in a subdivison used for a schoolhouse and owned by J A Dry G W Williams Sr Jr O G Williams W T Cox and L A Huey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Dallas County
Continental Gin Company
J. A. Dry
G. W. Williams, Sr
G. W. Williams, Jr
O. G. Williams
W. T. Cox
L. A. Huey
Wilson
Comanche County
Texas
Wr. Bradberry
John Highbarger
S. W
Highbarger
N. E
N. W
J. R. Anderson
School House
S. E
G. W. Williams
O .G. Williams
Jack Cunningham
J. E. Miller
Delegates to State and National Conventions Named
Delegates were elected to attend the state convention in El Paso on August 10 and to the upcoming Congressional and Judicial conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Best cash offer for 10 shares Martin Co stock Dal las Texas
Private seller seeks top cash bid for 10 shares of Martin Co stock quoted in Comanche Texas area. Willing to negotiate trade terms and finalise sale promptly. Respond with firm offer and contact details for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin CO
Comanche
Texas
P. O. Box
Dallas
No Stomach Troubles From Diet and Habits Remedies
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets to cure stomach troubles caused by sedentary living poor chewing constipation torpid liver worry and anxiety over eating and unsuitable foods. Claims quick recovery and notes availability from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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By Mack Straley
Copperas Prairie and Gap
Duster News
Oak Valley News
Sidney News
Constable Precinet
A. B. Tally
J.P. Precinet
J. T. Washington
J. N. Vandiver
J. P. Precinet
A. C. Nowlin
M. T. Stovall
L. C. Bills
R. BE. Short
J. P
Panama
Ang
Roberson Sisters
Comanche, Texas
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