Social News From White Point and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Leolon Boland hosted a Friday night party. Attendees went to the theatre Saturday. Bro Gardner preached Sunday. T A Gleaton and family visited his mother and church here. Alma and Mabel Knight visited Jeannette Crouch Sunday. Lake Couch of Mercers Gap returned home after a week with Mrs M F Gleaton. Walter Gleaton called on R C Frazier Sunday afternoon. Little Ray Gleaton will spend the week with aunt Mrs J H Gleaton. Alma Knight at Comanche normal spent weekend at home. Knox Rowland of Comanche, after working for Benton Vanhouser, returned home. Alice Weems Jeannette Crouch Lillie Gleaton visited Comanche Wednesday.
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Leolon Boland
Bro. Gardner
T. A. Gleaton
Alma
Mabel Knight
Jeannette Crouch
Lake Couch
Mercers Gap
M. F. Gleaton
Walter Gleaton
R. C. Frazier
Little Ray Gleaton
J. H. Gleaton
Alma Knight
Comanche
Knox Rowland
Benton Vanhouser
Alice Weems
Lillie Gleaton
Fruit Jar Caps and Rubbers Sold at Slider and Lacy
Local retailer Slider and Lacy offers a selection of fruit jar caps and rubbers. The store promotes canning supplies as demand rises with preserving season.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Higginbothams Offers Molded Rubber Cots On Sale
A complete line of molded rubber cots covered with cotton is offered at very low prices by Higginbothams.
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Higginbotham’s
Scott Woodward Visits Comanche as State Senate Candidate
Hon Scott Woodward of Erath county and candidate for State Senator from this district was in the city Friday. He is described as a young man of pleasing personality and genial disposition.
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Scott Woodward
Erath County
Woodward
New Sewing Machine With Exclusive Features
Not President Wilson but a new sewing machine shown with many exclusive features. If interested in a sewing machine come in and let us show you. Fruit jar caps and rubbers at available.
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President Wilson
Higginbotham’s
Bumper fruit crop forecast for Coman county
The county eyes a potential record fruit harvest as heavy rains swell crops. In Mer cers Gap Bro Waldrop displays two record plum specimens from a single tree measuring six and a half inches in circumference, signaling a unusually large yield ahead.
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Comanche County
Bro. Waldrop
Mercers Gap
Slider and Lacy’s Embroidered Organdy Collars Featured
Embroidery collars in organdy draw attention at Slider and Lacy’s with delicate designs and refined finishes. Local shop highlights craft details and fashion appeal for the season.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Darwin at Comanche headline reads strong but no date
Hon. H. L. Darwin, candidate for Congressman at large, spoke in Comanche Friday meeting local people. He impressed attendees with firmness of character and soundness of judgment based on his record in the state senate.
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H. L. Darwin
Comanche
Darwin
State Senate
Wilson Speaks at Courthouse Campaign Rally
Hon. James Wilson, candidate for Congress in the 12th District, spoke at the courthouse on Saturday to a good crowd. He attacked Callaway's record and Jim Swayne as a public man and declared support for a preparedness program without detailing figures. His wit kept listeners amused.
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James Wilson
Wilson
Mr. Callaway
Jim Swayne
Talpa News to Begin Publication Next Week
O. G. Campbell, formerly of Mr. Pleasant and Coleman, will start the Talpa News next week. While his printing plant is shipped to Talpa, the paper will be issued from the Coleman Democrat Voice office. This marks Talpa's second local paper after the Brownwood Bulletin.
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O. G. Campbell
Mr. Pleasant
Coleman
Talpa News
Talpa
Coleman Democrat Voice
Brownwood Bulletain
Quinine Tonic Laxative Ad Highlights BH W Grove Signature
An old advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine, claiming tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or aging of the head. It directs readers to look for the signature of BH. W. GROVE and carries a 25c price.
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BH. W. Grove
Memorial for Reuben McCullough in Comanche Texas
Obituary-style notice recounts Reuben McCullough born 1848 Newton County Mississippi. Married Laura E. James in 1867, moved to Texas 1868, settled Comanche County. Died June 4 1916 after brain rupture. Survived by wife 11 children 39 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral held Shiloh cemetery with Elder A P Koen sermon. Also includes a personal letter from J R Eanes criticizing a public speech in Ft Worth and advising caution on discoveries.
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Reuen McCullough
Newton County
Miss
Laura E. James
Texas
Bosque County
Comanche County
Little Salt Branch
Bro. McCullough
The
Primitive Baptist
God
Jesus
Temple
Drs. Scott and White Sanitarium
McGregor
Shiloh
A. P. Koen
W. G. Green
John H. Reagan
U.S
Confederacy
J. R. Eanes
Mitchell and Schuttler Wagons Sold on Easy Terms
Advertises Mitchell and Schuttler wagons with a claim that no better wagon can be bought and urges readers to choose either make, emphasizing easy payment terms.
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Mitchell Or Schuttler
Cemetery Beautification Event at Majestic Friday
Attend the Majestic performance on Friday night the 30th to help beautify the cemetery. Organizers invite community members to join and support the effort with a respectful, local mood.
Millinery Sale Ends At Half Price
Slider and Lacy announce a closing sale with hats and millinery items marked to 50 percent off the dollar, inviting bargain shoppers to clear stock.
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Slider & Lacy
Eazy Seal Fruit Jars and Bargains Behind Burks Mercantile
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son offers Eazy Seal fruit jars in pints quarts and half pints. Burks Mercantile Co advertises cheap boys underwear separ ate shirts drawers and union suits at half price.
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Burks Mercantile Co
Burks Mercantile
Local Shop Pitches Tires Shirts and Equipment
A compact ad proposes new rubber tires for old buggies, spots Slider & Lacy's best men’s work shirt, promotes a Champion peanut thr e s her with one season’s pay, and touts easy terms as others make money.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Higginbotham’s
Automobiles Registered in DeLeon and Nearby Towns
Automobile registrations list J B Northcutt of De Leon No 4 Ford 417 T S Fitzgerald of De Leon Ford 418 H S Watson of Gustine Chevrolet No 419 F M Williford of Hasse Ford 422.
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J. B. Northcutt
DeLeon
Ford
T. S. Fitzgerald
H. S. Watson
Gustine
Chevrolet
F. M. Williford
Hasse
Majestic Show Friday Night Performance
Attendees were invited to a performance at the Majestic on Friday night, the 30th. The event drew local interest and offered a brief glimpse of the venue’s entertainment lineup for the period.
Buggy Sale Slashes Prices on Run-About Carriages
Buggy sale offers unusually low prices to clear two newly received vehicles. For 37.50 customers can purchase a swell run-about with easy terms at Higginbotham's.
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Higginbotham’s
Correcting an Error About Rock Church Singing Event
We correct last week’s misprint that listed Rock Springs as the venue. The concert will be at Rock Church near Blanket on the first Sunday in July, and attendees can expect a lively evening of good songs.
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Rock Church
Rock Springs
Democrat
Blanket
Tin Shop Ad Promises Fruit Cans and Saturday Sale
Plenty of 2 lb and 3 lb fruit cans at W F Elkins Tin Shop. We will buy a good wash pan Saturday only at Slider and Lacys.
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Slider & Lacys
W. F. Elkins’ Tin Shop
Higginbothams Offers Mowers Rakes and Presses
Higginbothams stocks mowers rakes and hay presses with sales on the Ideal Eazy Seal jar. W S Kilpatrick Son offers the items and Burks Mercantile halves price ion suits. Call for Fruit Jars jar caps and rubbers.
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Higginbotham’s
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Local Farmers Battle Rain As Picnic Plans Reach Fourth
Weather remains unsettled with rain and storms affecting crops. Corn varies by location, peanuts struggle with small stands, and June corn is widely planted. Farmers stay busy as they plan the Sabanna fourth of July picnic at Uncle John Lewis place with free ice cream and lemonade. Community notes praise Mrs. Huckabee on her marriage and report visits and illnesses among residents, with Uncle Aaron Grisham recovering from copperhead bite.
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Sabanna
John Lewis
John Huckabee
D. A. Pittman
Gorman
Marvin
Maudie Pittman
Stephenville
Gladys Welch
Eunice Higginbotham
Panama hat sale at Slider and Lacy’s
Slider and Lacy’s offers ten percent off on panama hats. Local shoppers are invited to take advantage of the discount at the store.
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Panama
Slider & Lacy’s
Hogs Pass Through Comanche In Large Train
A railcar train carrying 19 hogs cars moved through Comanche last Sunday. The long livestock procession caused a notable commotion in the city as it traveled along the line.
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Comanche
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Bowser
Cash Store
White Point
Wilson Speaks
Slider & Lucy's
Reuben McCullough
James (. Wilson
U. S
Ft. Worth
Callaway
Main Street
United States
Mitchell-Schuttler
the Majestic
Surrey
Roberson Sisters & Company
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son's
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