Governor Colquitt Address Delights Comanche County Crowd
The governor arrived at the colonial hotel amid a large, courteous reception. He met 1000 to 2000 admirers, spoke two and a half hours, received a carnations bouquet from Miss Evelyn Thadberg, and planned to deliver more of his speech in the next issue after dinner with local dignitaries before departing for Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurst
Colonial Hotel
Colquitt
Comanche County
Evelyn Thadberg
Miss Thadberg
Dublin
Garbled note hints at Ramsey praise and Comanche ties
Fragmentary text mentions praise for GE RAMSEY and a person named T. M Garner. References a Comanche connection and a shift to fraternal or formal social contexts. Details are unclear due to damage and obfuscated wording.
Leyhe Piano Co. opens new Comanche store
The Leyhe Piano Co. opened a new store in Comanche attracting attention with piano advertisements and exhibitions on the east side of the square. The issue notes a lively display of pianos and praises the musical atmosphere drawing interest from many patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyhe Piano Co
Comanche
Fire Boys Entertained by Their Ex Chief
Frugal banquet honored the city fire laddies at Jan P Hoff’s home last Friday night. A large crowd of friends attended as the boys enjoyed games and speeches in a warm, cordial setting honoring their former chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan. P. Hoff
Clean-up Campaign Captains Appointed Citywide
A meeting selected captains for all streets in the clean-up drive and assigned wagon dates. Residents urged to clear yards and avoid burning debris near sidewalks. The schedule lists street names with captains and dates through July 7, including Bright Avenue to Bonner Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright Avenue
P. H. Chilton
Will Morris
Short Ave
Russel Jr
O. O. Brightman
Highland Ave
Dublin St
Bart Johnson
C. P. St. Clair
Frisco good roads train visits Comanche
The Frisco good roads train touring the county under Frisco rail line and U S government visited Comanche on schedule Tuesday. General Passenger Agent Strain Mr Thurman of Gainesville and two government representatives attended. Exhibits showed road improvement stages and best methods with pictures of roads before and after. Strain praised public highway improvements and Thurman spoke of extensive travel and study. Wells of the U S government conducted the lecture with many images, and pamphlets were distributed to locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Railroad
U. S
Comanche
Strain
Mr. Thurman
Gainesville
Mr. Strain
Thurman
Frisco
New England States
Wells
United States
State Supt Bralley Visits Comanche For Rural School Support
Hon F M Bralley of Austin visited Comanche on Tuesday, meeting with the County Board of Education and addressing trustees teachers and patrons. He urged strong rural and county supervision, discussed new school laws including the Certificate and Text Book laws, and praised local tax measures supporting rural high schools in Walker and Denton counties. He highlighted leadership standards free from political influence and planned to speak at Stephenville and attend John Tarleton College board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Jenkin
Bralley
Sp. m
Texas
Board of Regents
State Normals
Walker County
Denton County
Comanche County
Bralle
Stephenville
John Tarleton College
Shower 16 Given to Gomanche Bride to Be
May 29 hosted by Mrs. R C Cheanut in honor of Miss Teenye Williams with a combined announcement and shower. Guests opened a mysterious box, drew slips asking who and when, selected treasures from a heart game, received silk hose, handkerchiefs, and Tala dal cake and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomanche
Jack Horner
N T S Club Meeting and Picnic News
The N T S society met with Mrs Hicks last Wednesday afternoon. members and guests enjoyed sewing and gossip followed by refreshments served by Mrs Hicks with Miss Stella and young Hicks children. Visitors included Mrs Kearby and Mrs Ace ton. The Presbyterian Sunday School held a Mercer creek picnic with floats and a procession led by Rev Charlton and Miss Moodie. FOR SALE CHEAP Good Moon survey cash or credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. T. S. Club
N. T.S. Society
S. J. Hicks
Seemies Andcissors
Hicks
Presbyterian Sunday School
Mercer Creek
Charleton
Maggie Moodie
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GE Ramsey
T. M Garner
Neely Ave
J. T. Clemons
S. B. Holman
Walcott Ave
Dora Green
C. L. Cox
Paine Ave
Lindsey
West Side Lakeside
A. S. Harris
J. C. Martin
College Ave
Jno. P. Hoff
H. L. Ardis
Duncan Ave
West Side
Lakeside
Jud. McCarty
W. H. Burton
North Main St
Hill Huddleston
Will Roberson
South Main St
S. A. Riley
Oak Ave
Jesse Huse
Earnest Straley
Mill Ave
E. E. Anthony
M. B. Barcroft
Walter Garner
Creek
Frank Clark
T. S. Collins
Hilton Burks
J. I. Mayes
J. W. Reese
Hugh Lacy
West Seventh Street
P. St Clair
J. Kearby
West Sixth Street
R. B.lee
J. F. Lane
West Fifth Street
W. D. Jenkins
Sellars Thaxton
West Fourth Street
H. Donaho
R. H. Hollo
Dupe
West Third Street
J. W. McNeill
Jim Hill
West Second Street
S. P. Smith
Lizzie Ford
West Main Street
F.£. Adams
Kilpatrick
East Main Street
Nattholman
W. D. Carrol
East Second Street
M.D. Jones
East Third Street
D. J. Cunningham Jr
East Fourth Street
Jessie Hughes
East Fifth Street
A. F.blue
C. F. Williams
East Sixth Street
T. J Cunningham
Joe Sherrill
Bonner Addition
Irev
A. A. Hensler
All Good Roads
Pstronize Holloway
F. M. Bralley
Austin
Waco
Cotton Belt
County Board of Education
Pur
Miss Wiliams
Expressman
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