Comanche Chief Issues and Local Opinions 1873
A collage of notes from The Comanche Chief including pension plans, reader letters, and local business news. Mentions D. C. Dingus proposed wealth redistribution, household hacks, Perry Brothers achievements in Texas, and Comanche County growth from builders to a new picture show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Comanche County
Panhandie
Comanche
J. W. Carter, Jr
The
Majestic
Arch Adams
Brightman’s
Biggs
Marriages and legal notices from Comanche court
Marriages recorded in Comanche include Roy Holster and Mary Lorene Chapman on May 27, Winchie Rhodes and Tena Davidson on June 3, Cyril L. Ross and Opal Halbroks on May 23, J. D Floyd and Neva Jones on May 25, L. F. Burks and Nadine Hicks on May 23, and W. D. Wells with Minnie Parker on June 1. Probate court names guardians, executors, and appraisers. deeds list transfers and payments. May vehicle registrations include several Ford and Chevrolet models. births note Geneva Joyce Swindell and Jerry Nell Vinyard. district court grants divorce and settles insurance dispute. city tax suits filed against multiple residents with judgments awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Holster
Mary Lorene Chapman
Brownwood
Comanche
Roy Raines
Winchie Rhodes
Tena Davidson
Walnut Springs
Geo. C. Wetzel
Cyril L. Ross
Opal E. Halbroks
Beattie
W. L. Ekagegs
J. D Floyd
Neva Jones
Gustine
Chas. H. Cole
L. F. Burks
Nadine Hicks
R. 8. McCharen
W. D. Wells
Minnie Parker
Earl H. Moore
Oscar Thomas Swindell
Geneva Joyce
W. W. Vineyard
Jerry Nell
Annie Colley
A. C. Colley
Geo. H. Walls
Metropolitan Life Insurance
City of
Y. W. Holmes
Dudley
A. N. Garner
Mac Cameron
J. RB. Nabers
J. L. Arnold
Et al
H. C. Rambo
T. C. Stephens
J. C. Rogers
John Cash
PF. Clark
H R. Copley
F. ¥. Carver
W. H. Tate
J. W. Smith
J. D. Jackson
Webb Wilson
J. D. Huffman
J. M. Marshall
Julia B. Allen
L. C. Burt
J. P. Howard
J. F. Vineyard
W. L. g@atum
J. L. Davenport
Comanche Chief Sees Record Subscriptions and Local Labor Struggles
The Comanche Chief reports record paid subscriptions with about three thousand five hundred copies printed weekly. Local weed and grass cleanup lags as WPA labor availability limits work while $8000 investment in a son’s education yields only a quarterback. Comanche area faces broad newspaper reach with few Texas weeklies matching circulation.
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Texas
Open Gate To Happiness at Gustine High auditorium
Carlton Players present Open Gate To Happiness at Gustine High School Auditorium on Saturday night June 6. Catch Aunt Sara a scream creator in the show. Admission ten and fifteen cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Gustine High School
Sara
Mercer Gap Community News Highlights and Guests
Rev J C McGraw preached in Mercer Gap on Saturday night and Sunday hours. Brownwood visitors included Mrs J Z Stevens and children with her parents T M McKinzie. Families from Harmony and Zephyr joined dinners and visits with local residents across Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McGraw
Brownwood
J. Z. Stevens
T. M. McKinzie
Z. R. Rogers
Joe Tom Rogers
Billie Wayne Gore
Wilburn Fletcher
Billie Shoemaker
Harmony
Winnie Coleman
Ian Payne
T. O. Rogers
J. Stevens
G. W. Dutton
R. E. Dutton
Laylon Rogers
Curtis McKinzie
Nelson Williams
O. B. Phillips
C. M. Fletcher
I. C. Fletcher
Indian Creek Methodist Church Service Notice
The community is invited to attend services at Indian Creek Methodist Church with church school starting at 10 a m led by N F Williams. Sermons follow at 11 a m and 8 p m. All Methodists urged to attend. George G Smith, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Su Y
N. F. Williams
George G. Smith
Final Day For Last Half Payment Of Taxes
June 30 marks the final day for last half payments of state and county taxes under the split tax plan. Tax Collector E R Armstrong notes increased participation this year and expects strong collections for the second half.
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E. R. Armstrong
Musical concert at Board Church Saturday night invites public
M L Smart visited Stephen ville last week. Carl and Mrs Roberts of Newbury spent Sunday with her father J H Tate. Elwyn Lane stayed with Raymond Luker family at Union. Alton McCamey and son of Proctor visited C L McCamey. Troy Wright of Cross Roads visited C C Wilson family. Irvin Thompson of Gustine visited Elmer West Morland family. Bud Smart and son spent weekend with Frank Green family at Macksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Smart
Stephenville
Carl Roberts
Newbury
J. H. Tate
Elwyn Lane
Raymond Luker
Union
Alton McCamey
Proctor
C. L. McCamey
Troy Wright
Cross Roads
C. C. Wilson
Family
Irvin Thompson
Gustine
Elmer Westmoreland
Bud Smart
Frank Green
Macksville
Local Guests and Sunday Singing Class Announcement
Mr and Mrs Ollie Chambers and family of Mexia visited the Hilleys last week. Jack Kilgore of Bunyan and Oleta Kilgore of Edna Hill spent the weekend and week visiting relatives. The singing class will meet at the Jess Fagan home Sunday evening. Vess Cox of West Texas is visiting relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Chambers
Mexia
John Hilley
Jack Kilgore
Bunyan
Oleta Kilgore
Edna
Adlerika Cure Ends Headaches Fast
Headaches caused by constipation disappear after one Adlerika dose. The remedy cleanses toxins from both upper and lower bowels, promising relief from disturbed sleep and nervousness. William Reese Drug Co.
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Booth
Reese Drug Co
Baptist Study Week Led by Rev. Henderson at Sipe Springs
The Rev. John W. Henderson conducts a Baptist Sunday School study course this week. Fort Worth visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Omer Tullis who called on Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tullis last week. G. S. McDaniel visited Brownood Saturday and Coy Carter and Miss Odessa Carter with Tiner and Bratton family members were in town visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Sunday School
John W. Henderson
Sipe Springs
Harvey Jackson
Omer Tullis
Fort Worth
J. A. Tullis
S. McDaniel
Brownood
T. J. and
Coy Carter
Odessa Carter
Hico
F. M. Tiner
Truman Bratton
A. & M. College
Ollie McDaniel
G. S. McDaniel
Francis and
Modell Boynton
Fairview
Aubry Patton
Gustine
S. H. Phillips
Local Visits and Memorials Recap from Clyde and Cross Plains
Gap Unede Jim Moore of Clyde attended memorial services at Stagg Creek with his daughter Mrs. C. M. Phillips and family. Lennis Oliver Moore and Elizabeth Cox of McCulloch County visited Mrs. Avery Moore. Erskin Trice and sisters Hazel Bernie Gurtin and Annie of Old Glory visited aunts Mrs. Lucy Osburn and Miss Hattie Trice. Eck Cagle Jessie Chambers and Carl Milner were Cross Plains visitors. Jess Williamson visits Odom this week. Lowell Armstrong has returned home from A. M. College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unede
Jim" Moore
Clyde
C. M. Phillips
Stagg Creek
Lennis
Oliver Moore
Elizabeth Cox
McCulloch County
Avery Moore
Erskin Trice
Hazel
Bernie
Gurtin
Annie
Old Glory
Lucy Osburn
Hattie Trice
Eck Cagle
Jessie Chambers
Carl Milner
Cross Plains
Jess Williamson
Odom
Lowell Armstrong
A. & M. College
Houston Attorney to Oppose William McGraw This Year
Houston attorney John O Douglas announced his candidacy for Texas Attorney General. He filed in Austin with a $100 fee and is the first to oppose incumbent William McGraw of Dallas seeking a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
William McGraw
John O Douglas
Texas
Austin
William McCraw
Dallas
Methodist church hosts youth union meeting and visiting preacher
The County Young Peoples Union calls all members to meet at 8 pm Friday June 12. Rev John Donaho Milby Memorial Methodist Church Houston Texas will preach here Wednesday June 10. He is a local product who has achieved in the ministry. Let us meet in church next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Young Peoples Union
John Donaho
Milby Memorial Methodist Church
Houston
Texas
Donaho
Chas. H. Cole
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ac Wilkerson
Comanche, Texas
Dingus
Los Angeles Times
Perry Brothers
Dale Waldrop
Gatesville
Dale
R. B. Waldrop
Hoffman
I. G. Everidge
Elton McCullough
J. B. Carnes
Brady
Seth Moore
Eastland
Waco Times-Herald
John
Bill
Little Billy
Luther Dixon
J. W
Ritz
Westeen
Carter
Flossie Tate
O. BE. Baker
U. S. Department of Agriculture
C.etter
Court House News
John J. Handley
Lamesa
Os Handley
W. C. Chilton
John D. Waring
C. A. Greene
O. V. Loudermilk
A. E. Morrison
A. T. Hafford
O. L. Parker
Carrie Phillips
Phillips
T. H. Williams
J. Ll. Isbell
Joe Hulsey
Downing
L. Alice Cadenhead
W. E. Butler
Ed Morton
J. O. Harrison
A. L. South
R. W. King
W. L. Chapell
Chauncery B. Shepard
W. L. Chapel
B. F. Gilbert
C. B. Shepard
Martha L. Bynum
A. H. McCampbell
John Duncan
G. O. Falkner
J. W. Kerley
Lucile Copeland
East Texas
R. R. Co
T. N. Williams
Faith Elliott
E. Plemmons
de Leon
T. T. Nabors
Jim Magness
Co. M. Albin
Cark Motor Company
J. A. Carter
Ford Tuor
John Pinson
Milburn Carter
Ford Coach
HW. H. Peevey
Chevrolet Pickup
F. Hampton
Ford Pickup
W. H. Hurt
Indian Creek
Board Church
Bibb
van Dyke
Western Auto
Wizard
Earl R. Evans
East Side Square
H. H. Lanford
Chiropractor
of Brownwood
Ridgeway Hotel
GAP
Tolbert Patterson
John Deere Parts
Day Implement Co
Gulf
Ij Ne
Ksh
Hake Lee
Dry
Lal
Woodmanse
ANSE
Mpg.co
Perse
Thomas Stark
James
Day Implent Co
Brownie Texas
Cross Childr
Druggem
National Radio Institute
North Side Square
Howard Moto
F. L. Hill
West End
New Higginbotham
Gulf Refining Co
W. H
O. H. Donaho
E. R. Ammons
West Side Square
Daughety Clinic
Central
Brownwood, Texas
C. W. Gray
Office
Comang
N. A. Palmer & Co
Nat’l. Bank
Blackwell Sanitarium
Gorman, Texas
A. J. Gray
Kenneth Ory
Comanche Nation
Bank Annex
Resi
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