Commissioners Court Minutes From March 9 1914
The court met in regular session with Judge J H McMillan and five commissioners approving pauper allowances for O A Marsh Jnc W Stevens Mrs Fannie Coggins Mrs Mary May Luther Stevens and J P Milner and ordering funds to move fences and widen a road and fund half the lumber for a bridge floor on Indian Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McMillan
W. T. Dobbs
W. J. Patton
J. W. Wyatt
G. H. Loudermilk
Jack Cunningham
Mary L. Smith
Towit
O. A. Marsh
Jnc. W. Stevens
Fannie Coggins
Mary
Luther Stevens
J. P. Milner
Bibb
Taylor’s Chapel
Indian Creek
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
O. W. Tankersley and Miss Lillie Clark join in marriage. Tom Black and Miss Alice Keith wed. D. M. Jones and Miss Edna Lewis secured licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Tankersley
Lillie Clark
Tom Black
Alice Kieth
D. M. Jones
Edna Lewis
Births Reported in Gustine and De Leon Areas
Visits of the stork note several newborns: a girl to Mr and Mrs Buster Odell of Gustine named Oscar Odell. a boy to Roda Calley near Gustine. a boy to Will Rodgers near Gustine. a boy to H L Odell of Gustine. a boy to Dane A Ves tal near De Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Buster Odell
Gustine
Oscar Odell
Roda Calley
Will Rodgers
H. L. Odell
Dane A. Vestal
DeLeon
Real Estate Transfers Listing 10 Texas Parcels
J S Derrick et ux transfer 100 acres out of William Shipp survey for 3000 dollars. Eleanor Moore survey 184.1 acres sells for 7000. L A Smith et ux to W A Jones 37 acres out of Lampasas county three league for 1600. Ruby Henderson et al to W T Henderson part of Green Lee survey for 1350. W T Henderson et ux to W L Steakley 1 acre out of north end of lot 1 block IV DeLeon for 1000. J D Johnson et ux to R L Moreland lot 1 block XXVI DeLeon for 1050. W H Everidge et ux to J W Langham lot 7 block B Fairland Add Comanche for 400. J H Standridge et ux to W W Bisco 36 acres out of J R Stephens for 2750. W E Lowe et als to Texas Central R R Co part section 17 H and T C for 1850. B A Watson et mar to Higginbotham Merc Co N 12 of 8 E 14 section 30 B B and C R R Co for 1461. H M Culp et ux to Jno F Bolton 59 acres out of Harris survey for 3600. J F Grissom et ux to J W Miller 140.9 acres out of Wm Needham for 6500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Derrick
J. B. Robinett
Wm. Shipp
Eleanor Moore
L. A. Smith
W. A. Jones
Lampassas County
Three League
Ruby Henderson
W. T. Henderson
Green Lee Survey
W. L. Steakley
DeLeon
J. D. Johnson
R. L. Moreland
W. H. Everidge
J. W. Langham
J. W. Langham, Lot 7 In Block B
Fairland Add
Comanche
J. H. Standridge
W. W. Bisco
J. R. Stephens
W. E. Lowe
Texas Central R. R. Co
B. A. Watson
Mar
Higginbotham Mer. Co
H. M. Culp
Jno
F. Bolton
Eclipse Moon Masks Shame in Partial Lunar Eclipse
The article notes a partial lunar eclipse on Wednesday night from 9 to 12, with Old Lunar hiding his face as if ashamed. It questions the lunar figure peering into others business and references forbidden kisses observed during the event.
Burroughs Wins Auto Prize in National Sales Drive
W Burroughs of this city, a Rotan Grocery Co. salesman for the Dublin wholesale branch, earned first prize of an automobile for leading sales of Figaro condensed smoke across the United States. He and Dublin manager Geo Wray went to Dallas to claim the prize, returning with the new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk. W. Burroughs
Rotan Grocery Co
Dublin
Figaro
Ford
United States
Dublin House
Iowa
Illinois
Burroughs
Dallas
Comanche Library Association Organized at High School
A Wednesday assembly at the High School Auditorium launched the Comanche Library Association with Prof. R. F. Holloway as president and Miss Minnie Cunningham as secretary. Officers include Holloway, Sullivan, and Waring among others. the group will operate from the High School building and aims to promote public library service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library Association
R. F. Holloway
Library Association
Layne
Comanche Library Association
Comanche
Pool Rooms Prohibited In McLennan County Election
In McLennan county the pool room prohibition measure won with a countywide majority of 2488 in favor and a city margin of 609 against. Of 34 outside boxes in Waco 1879 supported the measure. The election covered all forty nine polling places and was the first pool room referendum for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
McLennan County
Willacy Withdraws From Texas Governor Race
In a letter dated March 11 Senator Inc G Willacy withdraws from the Texas gubernatorial race. He says he hoped a governor could be chosen without liquor issues but with the issue raised he will not run on a single issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Jnc. G. Willacy
Unclear Shower Report Streaked Tuesday Afternoon
A brief weather note describes a shower Tuesday afternoon with light hail aiding crop growth and settling conditions in the section.
Mass Meeting Called For Saturday Week Mass Meeting
A mass meeting is scheduled for Saturday week to discuss and devise ways and means to improve highways in Comanche County. Local residents and officials are urged to attend and participate in planning better road access and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County Mass Meeting on Good Roads Planned
A county wide mass meeting is called for Saturday, March 21 at 1 30 p m at the Comanche Court House to discuss improving public highways and forming a Comanche County Good Roads Association. Farmers and business people join the Commissioners Court in seeking co operation and a feasible plan without bond coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Commissioners’ Court
Brownwood Road
J. H. Bryson
Buck Owen
Hilton Burks
McMillan
Tom H. Bell
Burks
Jno. Hirryson
Bill
Dobbs
Precinct No. 1
G. H. Loudermilk
Chas. P. St. Clair
Tom Bell
Mr. St. Clair
Good Roads
J. H. McMillan
Harris
Harris County
J. C. C. Martin
Brown County
Court House
Lawmakers Favor Extended Session Over Election Amendment
A legislative poll shows 82 house members and 20 senators support amending the Terrell election law to require a majority vote to nominate two state offices. A. M. Kennedy will present the findings to Governor Colquitt in Austin and urge a special session. One house member and one senator oppose the change. Five house members are noncommittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Mar
Fighty
House
A. M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Colquitt
Austin
Senate
San Angelo Police Force Stricken By Illness
San Angelo is without a police force as all officers are home sick or injured. The sheriff's office and City Marshall Carro guard the city and deputy G. W. Cunningham is badly hurt after a fight. No crimes have occurred since the illness began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Sheriff's Office
Marshall Carro
Bates
G. W. Cunningham
Obituary of Mrs. C. F. Bumgarner 1833 1914
Mrs. C F Bumgarner born August 30 1833 died February 19 1914 leaves five children two living W M Bumgarner and A B Bumgarner died at her son Andrew's home in eastern county widow 48 years and 80th year loved by old settlers and younger generations now at rest in the Home eternal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Bumgarner
W. M. Buumgarner
A. B. Bumgarner
Andrew
Fire Destroys House of Green Herring on Dublin Road
Early Thursday evening a fire swept the residence of Green Herring on Dublin road in northeast Comanche. The home, owned by Dr. A J Gray, had no insurance. Herring reportedly carried 500 dollars of insurance on furniture and a piano, but little was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Herring
Dublin Road
Comanche
A. J. Gray
Socialist Conference Called for Comanche County Meeting
Socialists in Comanche county are urged to attend a conference at the Universalist church in Comanche on the first Monday in April at 1 p.m. to select a ticket for July nomination and to organize the county. J. A. Tannehill, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Universalist Church
Comanche
J. A. Tannehill
Letters Crowded Out for Next Week's Paper
Two reader letters destined for the page Let ters from the People were crowded out by late bank statements and county financial reports, to appear next week along with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leters
Ball to Open Campaign in Greenville Fighting for Governor Nomination
Hon. Tom Ball pro candidate will open his campaign in Greenville instead of Brownwood, as managers view Greenville as a more strategic point. Hon. Will H. Mayes declined to introduce him except in Brownwood or nearby city.
Local Couple Wed At Blanket Home
Married Mr Esley Levisay and Miss Sal lie McCulley at the bride’s mother Mrs E F McCulley’s Blanket home Wednesday evening last week Rev Wilkins officiated. Both are well known and popular young people in our neighbor town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esley Levisay
Sallie McCulley
E. F. McCulley
Wilkins
Wealthy San Angelo cowman may seek Tom Green seat
Pulliam May Ron M Pulliam of San Angelo a wealthy well known cow man may become a candidate for representative from Tom Green county in the Legislature. He is well known here where he has a large family connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulliam
Ron M. B. Pulliam
San Angelo
Tom Green County
Brownwood road greatly improved by Comanche group
About thirty five Comanche business men and county commissioners inspected a new Good Road on Brownwood road built under Pack Owen and funded by citizen hiring and county funds. The 426 dollar project extends from town limits toward Logan's Gap and showcases Owen's road building. Community donations and county input made the smooth, improved link to Brownwood possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bryson
Comanche
Brownwood Road
Pack Owen
Logan’s Gap
Owen
Brownwood
Comanche County
C. P. St. Clair
T. J. Williams
Wm. Reese
Jack Stevens
W. R. Slider
5. P. Smith
A. J. Gray
Bud Montgomery
Hilton Burks
W. B. Cunningham
W. H. Thadberg
J. T. Jay
L. B. Russell
F. BE
N. A. Palmer
Buck Owen
J Reese
Jim Lane
Tom H. Bell
A.S. Harris
Geo. A. Cunningham
R. H. Moore
W. C. Sanford
Dobbs, Loudermilk
Wyatt
Patton
Revival Meetings Begin at Baptist Church Next Sunday
Rev R T Hanks opens revival services at the Baptist church starting Sunday March 15 with two daily meetings. He recently finished a Menard campaign and has drawn strong praise from Pastor Hamilton for his protracted preaching and deepened community interest. Organizing help invited. Geo W Shaefor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
R. T. Hanks
Brother Hanks
Menard
Hamilton
Dr. Hanks
Geo. W. Shaefor
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Willacy
Robert E. Speer
Fort Worth
Washington
Wilson
B. M. Richardson
Athens
Speer
Callaway
Ben Baldwin
Walter Strong
S. P. Strong
D. T. Hovenkamp
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