Endorses Jeff McLemore for Democratic Congress at large
A Houston Texas group led by H B Rice and Will C Hogg urges Texas Democratic voters to support Jeff McLemore for Congress at large. They cite his Tennessee origins in 1878, longstanding Democratic service, prior state legislative work, and role as secretary of the State Democratic Executive Committee. The endorsement lists numerous Houston and other Texas signatures.
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Jeff: McLemore
Houston
McLemore
Texas
Tennessee
Corpus Christi
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Democratic Voters of
H. B. Rice
Will C. Hogg
August Haxthausen
C. C. Linnenberg
Dno
H. Kirby
Jas. A. Baker
Geo. W. Weedon
Jonathan Lane
R. M. Johnston
Samu
L B. Dabney
T. H. Stone
Wm. Doherty
Jno
W. Parker
Wm. Masterson
McDonald Meachum
Frank Harrison
J. KF. Wolters
W. HH. Bailey
B. F. Bonner
John A. Hulen
Jas. L. Storey
Geo. M. Bailey
R. A. Culberson
James P. Welch
Tex
Austin
C. N. Avery
F. P. Holland
Dallas
W. A. Goode
Sam P. Cochran
B. B. Linskie
Murrell L. Buckner
L. H. Hughes
W. C. Conner
F. Sreenan
E. W. Speer
Henry
Hamilton
John N. Simpson
Ben E. Cabell
R. E. Wetter
W. H. Griffin
W. H. Patterson
Chas. A. Simpson
E. M. Reardon
W. S. Burchfi
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens and Purifies
An old standard tonic described as invigorating to the pale and sickly. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for adults and children. Price 50 cents.
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Grove
Card of Thanks from Fletcher Family
We extend heartfelt thanks to the good people of Fisher county for aid and kindness after the death of our dear son and brother. gratitude also to Comanche folks for sympathy and flowers at his grave. May God’s blessings rest upon you all. Mrs. C. M. Fletcher and Family.
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Fisher County
Comanche
C. M. Fletcher
No Calomel Needed with Liv-Ver-Lax Promoted
The Wm. Reese Co., Druggists tout Liv-Ver-Lax as yielding pleasant results and avoiding calomel and its nauseating effects.
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Wm. Reese
Will Address Woodmen Hon J H Lowry At Log Rolling
Will Address Woodmen honorary officer and Honey Grove editor J H Lowry, a candidate for Congressman at Large, at the W O W Log Rolling on July 16. Lowry, a noted public speaker and College of Industrial Arts regent, has long stood as a respected Texas figure and Democrat. He is praised for wit and sentiment and for refusing ecclesiastical factional pressure.
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J. H. Lowry
Honey Grove Signal
Lowry
Board of Regents
The
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Campbell
Texas Press Association
Resolutions of Respect for E W Fletcher
Mercer Gap Lodge No 2869 members mourn the death of E W Fletcher on June 10 1914 aged 33. The resolutions honor his noble character, lament his loss to family and lodge, extend sympathy to his wife and children, and announce copies for the minutes and newspapers. Signed by J R Rushing J O Osborn Z T Edards G C McKinzie, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Fletcher
Earth
J. R. Rushing
J. O. Osborn
Z. T. Edards
G. C. McKinzie
Independent oil prospector eyes Gustine area leases
G H Hodge of Waco briefly visited the Chief Exponent office and announced plans to acquire leases south of Gustine between Comanche and Gustine. With a quarter century in oil he operates independently, not tied to major firms, and cites strong indications south of town, especially along the South Leon, Mercer Creek, and Cox Creek regions, aiming to drill once sufficient acreage is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Hodge
Waco
Gustine
Comanche
Hodge
Leon
Mercer Creek
Cox Creek
Obituary of Edwin Wade Fletcher
Edwin Wade Fletcher born February 24, 1881 joined Mer cer Gap Missionary Baptist Church in 1898. He died June 10, 1914 in Fisher county after a life of faith and family service, survived by wife Sallie Edwards and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Wade Fletcher
Missionary Baptist Church of
Mercer Gap
Sallie Edwards
Fisher County
Edward Wade Fletcher
Comanche County
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Pain Relief for Rheumatism
Advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills quickly clear the blood of poisons causing pain and misery from rheumatism backache and stiff muscles. It urges readers to regain their spry active state and notes sale by a local dealer, Wm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Commercial Printing Services Offer Complete Letterhead and Note Head Printing
The Chief Exponent advertises a fully equipped printing plant for all commercial printing needs. They promise accurate work on good stock at reasonable prices with a satisfaction guarantee. Items listed include letter heads note heads bill heads statements envelopes typed letters cards receipts blanks circulars invitations pamphlets and related work. Phone number provided.
Farmers Notice Weigh Your Oats At Our Scales
The Commercial Company advertises precise oat weighing with ready service and a 10e fee.
S. K. Fisher dies at 44. longtime Comanche area resident
S. K. Fisher, formerly proprietor of the Comanche Steam Laundry and later of Newburg, died June 13 at his home south of town. A Bell County native, he was 44 and married to Maria Forrester with six children. He moved from Zephyr to Comanche in 1905 and joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1896, remaining a member until death. He leaves a sister and three brothers.
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S. K. Fisher
Comanche Steam Laundry
Newburg
Oakwood
Bell County
Texas
Zephyr
Mills County
Comanche
Maria Forrester
Towit
Dick Jones
J. P
Rufus Fisher
8S. S. Fisher
Coleman
Missionary Baptist Church
Hotel Opens At Old Arthur House North Of The Square
Mrs M C McNeill announces reopening of a hotel at the Bob Newman or old Arthur House just north of the square offering clean rooms a stable and home style meals at fair prices with phone contact 207.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Newman
Old Arthur House
M. C. McNeill
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Comanche County Texas 1914
Alias of execution issued by Scurry county district court in the case First State Bank of Fluvanna vs W W Smith No 765 directs Sheriff Jack Cunningham to sell 106 acres of land in Comanche county on the first Tuesday in July 1914 for cash to satisfy a judgment of 874 22 plus costs. The property includes described parcels from the Kinchelow tract and related deeds. Sale to be held at the courthouse door in Comanche city.
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State of Texas
Comanche
District Court
Scurry County
First State Bank of
Favanna
W. W. Smith
Daniel Kiele
Texas
J. W. Larence
Wm. Pendergrass
J. A. Sheffield
Wright and Wilson
S. R. Sta
Kinchelo
N. W
J. Burks
L. T. Arnold
Comanche County
J. W. Burks
C. W. Lusk
Lusk
W. Smith
Jack Cunningham
Shey
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J. J. Carmichael
J. S. Hall
Sam’l H. Smith
John H. Wood
Joe Thornton
Wm. Capps
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Paul Waples
Louis J. Wortham
W. N. Waddell
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
Emmett A. Fletcher
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F. C. Proctor
W. P. H. McFaddin
S. P. Hardwick
Abilene
F. W. James
J. M. Alexander
M. D
Hugh B. Eidman
Bay City
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J. R. Reynolds
Grey Smith
M. Moore
Richmond
J. H. P. Davis
F. F. Hill
F. M. Craddock
S. M. Rippy
Robert H. Hopkins
EB. Coconaugher
G. P. Davis
H. B. Caddel
Houston Stiff
Jack Christol
W. R. Allen
W.S. Riddle
J. R. Gough
McKinney
Ben Estes
A. B. Davidson
Cuero
Jos. Sheridan
Louis Schoore
C. T. Hunter
R. J. Waldeck
W. I. Anderson
Ed. Koenig
H. Bailey
M. D. Bennett
J. L. Sheppard
T. W. Lovett
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A. C. Hartman
A. S. Crisp
F. W. Bates
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H. W. Wallace
A. B. Sholars
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JL. F. Branum
W. A. Brown
A. G. Pearce
J. KE. Smith
R. O. Gresham
Temple
Chas. Taylor
Henn Adams
Tom S$. Wright
T. A. Glasscock
John Lavick
N. A. Stavel
Herbert Rich
Pat Bracken
Ed. Coats
Moon
Sam Cass
H. E. Ellis
Denison
J. S. Kane
P. J. Brennan
T. Suggs
Fred A. Glakin
A. Parr
San Diego
S. H. Woods
Chas. Hoffman
J. W. Shaw
Lee Ferguson
Carthage
E. P. Ross
J.C. Reeves, Jr
R. M. Park
A. S. Ross
O. P. Carswell
H. C. Williams
J. P. Forsyth
Geo. Clark
W. W. Seley
Thos. E. Hogg
Tyler
John Durst
Hooper G. Parry
M. Bloomfield
A. W. Fly
Sherman
J. B. Wilson
C. L. Stowe
Chas
Ritenour
T. L. Bruce
James B. Wells
Brownsville
Robert J. Kleberg
Kingsville
Clarence Martin
Fredericksburg
Chas. Schreiner
Kerrville
D. C. Gidding
J. W. Bowers
Beckville
C. H. Chernosky
Rosenberg
Mark Logan
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J. W. Finnell
Stony
Dennis Zimmermann
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J. R. Monroe
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Navasota
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Burnet
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Goodwin Sterne
Matagorda
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E. I. Kellie
Jasper
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Gainesville
J.D. Dorbandt
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Smithville
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