Bread Lines Through the Years at Trinity Parish
The article notes Trinity Parish’s bread line, started by John Leake in 1792 with bequeathed funds, now run by Rev. Edward H. Schleuter. It contrasts with Fleischmann Bakery’s line and describes civic life, Hicks Street shopping, and the last horse-car ride on Fulton Street as a nostalgic reflection of past city conveniences.
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Fleischmann
Iece of Charity
Trinity Parish
John Leake
Episcopal Church
Edward H. Schleuter
St. Luke's Chapel
Trinity Church
New York City
Fulton Street
Wall Street
Epss
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Hasse Gin
The stockholders of the Hasse Gin will meet Saturday before the Second Sunday in March at Hasse Texas. Tom Davis, president.
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Hasse Gin
Hasse
Texas
Tom Davis
Hamburgers at a nickel and meals at low prices
An ad notes a new cafe on the North Side of the square in the Westbrook Apple House building offering hamburgers for 5 cents and chili for a dime. All other items priced accordingly with Saturday and First Monday meals promoted. J. M. Westbrook's Case
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Westbrook Apple House
J. M. Westbrook
Noted hunter of Comanche recalls Buffalo Bill ties
In Comanche, R. L. Campbell, known for hunting with Buffalo Bill, recounts four months of partnership with the famous showman. The piece notes Campbell’s early life, trophies from visits to his home and Masonic Lodge, and how he learned hunting from Bill Cody after leaving Comanche County in 1880 with cattle and a bull.
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Comanche
Themegelves
Buffalo Bill
R. L. Campbell
Lee Campbell
Masonic Lodge
Mr. Campbell
Bill Cody
Comanche County
C. C. Campbell
Free Range
Lone Wolf Mountains
Comanche Sees Fire Penalty Hit Taxes
Fire insurance firms in Comanche have paid out 1.75 dollars in losses for every dollar in premiums over the past three years. The State Fire Insurance Department again assessed the maximum 15 percent penalty on policies in Comanche as losses rose to 85 cents per dollar of premiums. Local agents note the three year average loss ratio jumped from 1.15 to 1.75 in a year, triggering the penalty. A new three year average rate takes effect each March.
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Comanche
State
May High School Loses Bi-District Battle at Corsicana
May High School district champions fell to Corsicana 33 to 37 on Saturday night February 27 in Corsicana. The defeat stopped Weldon Chambers and the May team from advancing to the state tournament after a season of strong basketball and notable coaching by Chambers. The team and supporters deserve credit for their bid to the state title.
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May
Corsicana
Weldon Chambers
Chambers
Brownwood Bulletin
Former Comanche Man Prentice Womble Seeks Haskell City Secretary-Treasurer
Prentice Womble, formerly of Comanche, is a candidate for City Secretary-Treasurer of Haskell per the Haskell Free Press. He once worked as a printer on The Comanche Chief.
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Prentice Womble
Comanche
Haskell
Hoffmen Family Visiting Fort Worth Family
Charles Hoffmen and his relatives spent Sunday as visitors in Fort Worth, enjoying local sights and hospitality during a short trip.
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Charles Hoffmen
Fort Worth
Medford Wetzel Visited Austin Last Week
Medford Wetzel toured Austin during a recent visit, meeting local residents and noting city sights. The trip highlighted cultural venues and civic scenes, with Wetzel engaging in informal conversations and taking in community events.
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Medford Wetzel
Austin
C C Hampton Announces Candidacy for Comanche County Attorney
C C Hampton of De Leon declares his run for County Attorney in Comanche County. The candidate cites deep local ties dating to childhood and service in law practice since 1918 along with prior teaching experience. He outlines duties of the office and pledges diligence and citizens’ best interests if elected.
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C. (. Hampton
DeLen Mak
Hampton
Comanche County
DeLeon
A. E. Hampton
Old Methodist College
Stamford
Texas
The
State University
Knox County
Cc. C, Hampton
Jail Break at Comanche County Ends with Capture
Early Saturday night J D Cloud and Clyde Brownlee escaped from the jail on the second floor by enlarging a hole in the wall with an iron bar. Cloud was recaptured within an hour at a Comanche residence and returned to custody. Brownlee remains at large. Cloud faced a theft charge awaiting land jury action. Brownlee awaited grand jury action on a liquor charge. Mr and Mrs Palmer Barnes of Brownwood visited Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs George C Wetzel.
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J. D. Cloud
Clyde Brownlee
Comanche County
Cloud
Brownlee
Brownwood Woman and Daughter Visit Comanche Relatives
Mrs Tf M Hilley and her daughter Miss Marie of Brownwood spent the weekend in Comanche with relatives, visiting local kin and enjoying time together in the community.
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Tf. M. Hilley
Marie of
Brownwood
Comanche
Burks Elected Secretary for Sixth Consecutive Year
Hilton Burks was re elected secretary of Brownwood Chamber of Commerce for the sixth consecutive year at the first board meeting since the election of eight new directors. The new year begins March 1 with P C Barnes as second vice president. Betsy Mayes remains as assistant secretary.
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Hilton Burks
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Brownwood
Chamber of Commerce
P. C. Barnes
Harry Knox, Sr
Burks
Betsy Mayes
Miss Mayes
Brownwood Bulletin
Lester Seeks Justice of Peace Post in Precinct 1
W T Lester announces his candidacy for Justice of Peace of Precinct No 1 in the Democratic Primary. A Comanche County native aged 68, he says his life in the county, preaching, law reading and public affairs interest qualify him for the position.
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W. T. Lester
Justice of Peace
Precinct No
Mr. Lester
Precinct No. 1
Comanche County
Child Taken For Rabies Precaution After Austin Bite
Five year old Tom Stark Jr was bitten on the ear and shoulder by a dog believed rabid while in his grandmother's yard. He was taken to the State Hospital in Austin for treatment as a precaution after the dog, described as a dashhound, could not be located for rabies testing.
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Tom Stark, Jr
Tom Stark
Austin
State Hospital
Fisher Stark
Laura Stark
Mr. Bibee
Hasse
Comanche
Comanche County Tax Rate Shown Low in Regional Table
The Comanche County tax rate stands at 47 cents, near the section’s low end, while land value is among the higher end at 11.66 per acre. The table compares Eastland Hood Palo Pinto Somervell Bosque Hamilton Erath and shows an average rate of 58 cents and average land value of 8.95. Mrs. Bertie Goodson and daughter and Miss Kathleen Greene spent the weekend in Georgetown.
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Comanche County
Texas Tax Journal
Hamilton
Eastland
Hood
Palo Pinto
Somervell
Bosque
Comanche
Bertie Goodson
Kathleen Greene
George Town
Lester Handles Candidacy Message As Primary Speeches
W T Lester states two motives for seeking office money and service. He pledges full time to the position and says he will meet as many voters as possible before the primaries, inviting scrutiny of his fitness before voting. He signs off sincerely.
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W. T. Lester
Woodward May Run If Sterling Not Make Race
Lieut Governor Edgar Witt of Waco and State Senators Walter Woodward of Coleman and Clint C. Small of Wellington intend to enter the democratic governor nomination race if Governor Ross S. Sterling does not seek re election. None commit publicly until Sterling acts. Rivalry between Woodward and Witt grew after a Garner rally in San Antonio. Brownwood Bulletin.
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Goordon K. Shearer
United Press
Austin
Edgar Witt
Waco
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Clint C. Small
Wellington
Ross S. Sterling
Small
Woodward
Sterling
Witt
West Texas
Ma” Ferguson
Garner
San Antonio
Brownwood Bulletin
Opens New Cafe On North Side
J. M. Westbrook opened a new cafe in the east half of the building once used by the J. J. Westbrook Fruit Company on the north side of the square. He plans to run it along his usual cafe lines.
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J. M. Westbrook
J. J. Westbrook Fruit Company
Westhook
Alonic
Jones Grocery To Re Open Saturday
E. H. Jones will reopen his grocery Saturday in a portion of the burned building formerly occupied by Howard Kilpatrick's Shop. The store resumes operations after last Friday's fire with the same ownership and location nearby.
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E. H. Jones
Howard Kilpatrick
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