Sheriff Sale Notice of W. J. Stewart Farm in Comanche County
In Comanche County Texas on July 4 1916 at the courthouse door the sheriff will sell about 300 acres known as the W J Stewart farm near Comanche to satisfy a judgment of 2755 51 with 10 interest from April 20 1916 and costs in case No 3541 E D Crearys versus W J Stewart Velma Stewart Ella Stewart William F Stewart Hilton Stewart and J G Starks.
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State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Comanche County
Texas
J. G. Starks
John Harrison
Jno. Riley
Harrison
W. J. Stewart
Velma Stewart
Ella Stewart
William F. Stewart
Hilton Stewart
E. D. Crear
Jack Cunningham
J. E. Miller
Community Notes From Cotton Grove and Nearby
Sunday visits spread across Cotton Grove area with Mrs. D. J. Stubblefield traveling to Mansfield to see daughter Mrs. A B Shetter Miss Edith Rome from Eastland visiting Cleo Spence Alvin Herring and Lee Galloway of DeLeon called on friends Henry Lewis family and Elmer Roe neighbors attended singing at Mercers Gap Misses Ethel and Berta Robertson visited Mercers Gap Saturday night Roy Johnson spent Sunday evening with friends in Comanche W Ross and W Kennedy with relatives in Comanche also noted
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D. J. Stubblefield
A. B. Shetter
Mansfield
Edith Rome
Eastland
Cleo Spence
Alvin Herring
Lee Galloway
DeLeon
Henry Lewis
Near Harmony
Elmer Roe
William Stubblefield
Mercers Gap
Dabney
Little Daughter
Jim Spence
Glasco
Ethel
Berta Robertson
Roy Johnson
Comanche
A. J. Isham
Coker
Fannie Coker
Lamkin
Troy Williams
Cummings
Joe Jones
Restored to Good Health After Stomach Illness
Mrs. O¢. of Gans Ohio writes she suffered stomach trouble for four years and lost weight but after taking two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets she has recovered. She states a friend recommended them and she is now a well woman. Obtainable everywhere.
Weather Sparks Hay Harvest and Local Movements
The article notes pleasant weather as farmers harvest hay. It chronicles several local moves: Miss Ola Hulsey returns from Seminole with cousin Mr. Wozencraft. Miss Buna McGuire returns from Denton. Pearl Lightfoot leaves for summer normal in Denton. Henry Beaty and family drive to West Texas. G W Wilhelm Nat Loudermilk with families visit Newburg, and Mr D Jenkins returns to Waco after a week with his parents.
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Ola Hulsey
Seminole
Texas
Wozencraft
Buna McGuire
Denton
Pearl Lightfoot
Henry Beaty
West Texas
Messrs
G. W. Wilhelm
Nat Loudermilk
Newburg
D. Jenkins
Waco
Teething Troubles in Heat Pushed to McGee Route
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with gum pain and upset stomachs. The remedy McGees Baby Elixir claims to correct sour stomach quiets bowels and aids digestion. Sold by S. P. Smith hooper bottle price not specified.
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McGee
Hooper
S. P, Smith
Local notes from Coperas Prairie and Gap area
Oat harvesting begins near Blanket with Mrs. J. W. Smith visiting relatives. The group from Blank et to Colorado reports storm fear causing them to flee, leaving hooks, lines, and fish. Several local residents, injuries, cemetery work at Stag Creek, and community events including burials, church attendance, schooling, and dental visit observations.
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Coperas Prairie
Gap
J. W. Smith
Near Blanket
Will Armstrong
Bud Graham
Frank Wagnon
Colorado
Jesse Hughes
Johnnie Jones
Stag Creek
J. R. Rushing
Mercers Gap
Homer Atchison
Comanche
Stag Creek Cemetery
Odd Fellows
Dalton Parsons
Binder
Samp Harris
Sidney
J. E. Deely
Bessie Egbert
Ivy Garrison
Arther
R. L. Vancleave
E. A. Reece
Weather and farm life fill the county pages
Rural notes describe wet weather and crop work as farmers cut oats lay by corn and pick cotton. Social rounds list visits among Ishams Cokers Williams Jordans and Reynolds with gatherings at Creamer Proctor and Blanket plus a Sunday singing near Creamer.
Herbal remedy Herbine for bowel irregularities
A morning bowel regimen with Herbine is promoted to purify strengthen and regulate digestion. The product is priced at 50e and sold by S P Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Claim At Toledo Firm
An advertisement asserts Hell's Catarrh Cure can restore the Eustachian tube and cure catarrhal deafness. It warns deafness results if inflammation remains and offers a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured case. The offer targets readers in Toledo and surrounding areas.
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Conan
Hell
NEY & CO
Toledo
New Idea Brings Fresh Home Salted Peanuts
S V Seale runs a local peanut roaster and introduces home salted peanuts in small lots. The editor, a major city consumer of roasted peanuts and popcorn, endorses Seale's salted peanuts as superior in flavor and richness to any tasted before.
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S. V. Seale
Seale
Mr. Seale
Itch relief promised by Ballard's Snow Liniment
Advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures itching by applying to affected skin. It promises instant relief and a permanent cure after several uses, with bottles priced 25 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar, sold by Paris Smith.
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Ballard
Paris Smith
Vas Restaurant Renovation At City Square Corner
Owner announces a complete overhaul of the restaurant near the northwest corner of the square. Tables installed and a family friendly dining spot now open. Fish served every Friday and Saturday.
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N. W
Vas Preston
Local residents Names and visits in Comanche area
Miss Bessie Egbert of Comanche spent Wednesday night at the home of Mr. Roberts. J. M. Andress and Mr. Clements went to Comanche Wednesday. Ann Bingham and Elmer Andress went to German Wednesday. Miss Mary Lee Petit was not well enough to teach school last week. Addie Welch resumed duties. Misses Minnie and Pearl Poyner of Suez attended the singing.
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Bessie Egbert
Comanche
Mary Lee Petit
Addie Welch
Minnie
Pearl Poyner
Suez
Weekend Visit and Local Events Highlight Comanche Area
Mr E Butler and family visited Charley Denny of Comanche from Friday to Sunday. Charley Fisher of Suez attended the Sunday singing. B Haddox of Trinity visited. A fine program at the League. Jim Power and family of Soda Springs attended preaching. Saturday night debate drew a good crowd. A literary night is planned before the third Sunday in June with another debate a month later. School closed the 24th. teachers kept their posts except two declining. New teachers: Prof Redwine Miss Byrd Carwile Rev Henley Miss Lillie Hancock. Rev Anglin preached Sunday and Sunday night to good crowds. Listen for the wedding bells.
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E. Butler
Charley Denny
Comanche
Charley Fisher
Suez
B. Haddox
Trinity
League
Jim Power
Soda Springs
Prof
Redwine
Byrd Carwile
Henley
Lillie Hancock
Anglin
Herbal remedy pitch for Abilious condition
A short advertisement claims HER BINE relieves Abilious symptoms such as half sick feeling loss of energy and constipation. It promises rapid improvement after the first dose with several doses restoring vigor. Price 50 and sold by S P Smith.
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S. P. Smith
Fine Holsteins Arrive from Fort Atkinson for Local Herds
Forty eight head of full blood Holstein cattle were unloaded here last Saturday after being bought at Fort Atkinson Wisconsin. Local dairyman W B M Stewart selected twenty four for his dairy. Others went to J F Handy Oscar Parker and C M Sargent of Merkel. The importation signals a major move for high grade stock in Texas.
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Fort Atkinson
Wis
W. BM. Stewart
J. F. Handy
Oscar Parker
C. M. Sargent
Merkel
Taylor County Tribune
United States
Texas
No Malaria No Chills Plantations Chill Tonic Ad
An advertisement touts No Malaria No Chills Plantation Chill Tonic promising to drive away chills and fever or a money refund. Priced at 50 cents.
Autos Offer Speedier Route to Ruin for Reckless Riders
County residents grow closer through frequent, friendly visits as autos become a faster path to ruin for reckless riders. Ballinger Banner-Ledger.
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Ballinger Banner-Ledger
Doctor's Bill Saved with Diarrhoea Cordial Slug
Advertisement notes a Mississippi diarrhoea cordial for stomach complaints priced at 25 or 50 cents, promoted as a household remedy to save medical bills.
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Mississippi
Man near Weatherford digs five years for Santa Anna bullion
A Ballinger Banner ge dger notes a man has spent five years near Weatherford digging for what he believes is one million dollars in bullion hidden by Santa Anna. He says the fortune is near, illustrating a lifelong digger's pursuit.
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Weatherford
Santa Anna
Ballinger Banner-Qedger
Help Find Father J J McMillan Houston Texas 1915 Letter
May 23 1915 city mayor solicits help locating J J McMillan a 53 year old farmer last heard from August 1914. He knew Higginbotham Bros & Co and resided near Houston Texas. Daughters Miss Johnie McMillan and Miss Ida McMillan request public help through the Comanche city offices and Chief Exponent.
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Eanes
Comanche
Texas
J. J.mcmillan
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
General Mercantile
Johnie McMillan
Shearn St
Houston
Ida McMillan
Graduates of 1916 urged to act fast for free class photos
To the graduates and relatives of the Class of 1916 the ad promotes La Creole hair dressing to darken gray hair and lists a price of one dollar. It also offers free copies of The Chief Exponent with graduating class pictures, valid only this week.
Big W. O. W. Picnic at Lamkin Texas June 24
The Big W. O. W. picnic is set for Lamkin Texas on June 24. All residents are cordially invited and urged to bring well-filled baskets for the gathering.
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Lamkin
Texas
Verdun war memories spark real estate speculation
The Honey Grove Signal notes a law of compensation and imagines Verdun recovering value after the war. It muses that corner lots near Verdun will rise in worth and tourists may pay for relics like a rock from Dead Man's Hill or shrapnel from fort 304.
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Verdun
Dead Man's Hill
Fort 304
Honey Grove
Bromide Quinine Claim for Mine Cure
Public notice item alleges a single brominated quinine product to treat cold and cough with a claim to cure in one day. Mentions company or contact W. Grove and a code BRL and LaXa. Readers warned to seek further details on the mineral cure claim and its availability at the mine site.
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W. Grove
Humans Fearful Roles Mirror Animal Caution Says Honey Grove Signal
The Honey Grove Signal notes a humorous comparison where a woman fears a mouse and a man fears the woman who fears the mouse, while animals show unexpected courage or fear in interactions. The playful reflection suggests common human anxieties and social dynamics.
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Lera Williams
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Bonney Stanton
Dave Bowman
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