Pneumonia Cases and Local Happenings in County News
County correspondence notes several pneumonia cases in the community including two of T J Sliger’s children and one of W D Ewin’s, none serious. W H Creamer and his son Walter improve after a knee abscess. Corn planting and rain predictions loom as farmers plan crops and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Sliger
Will Fulcher
D. Ewin
W. H. Creamer
Walter
Comanche County
W. Green
G. W. Green
Local Family Visits Surge in Weekend Gatherings
Willie Roe visited his mother in Sipe Springs on Saturday and Sunday. George Barrack and family were in Harmony from Friday through Sunday. Nelson Clark and wife came from Oklahoma to visit the Clark family. Henry Lewis and family from White Point visited Elmer Roe. J T Howell attended preaching at Cottonwood. Young people enjoyed a singing at Jim Clark’s Saturday night. Will Cade and family visited W A Robertson. Frank Falquer and wife from Harmony visited D J Stablefield and family. Ritchie of Pottsville is here visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Roe
Sipe Springs
George Barrack
Harmony
Nelson Clark
Oklahoma
Jim Clark
Henry Lewis
White Point
Elmer Roe
J.T. Howell
Cottonwood
Will Cade
W. A. Robertson
Frank Falquer
D. J. Stablefield
Mr. Ritchie
Pottsville
Weather Strain Persists as Farmers Plant Amid Dry Thirst
Very windy and dry conditions plague Copperas Prairie and Gap areas. Some farmers plant corn despite drought, while others sow garden crops with little return as moisture remains scarce and rain is badly needed.
Indigestion Overcome by Simple Vinol Remedy
An old advertisement advises correcting digestion with simple foods, regular meals, and Vinol, a cod liver and iron tonic. Mrs. H. J. Smith of Thomasville Ga. reports relief from stomach troubles and fatigue after using Vinol, claiming better digestion and vigor. The Hamilton Drug Co. in Gormanbe, Texas promises a refund if Vinol fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Smith
Thomasville
Hamilton Drug Co
Gomanebe
Tox
Death of W. L. Gossett at Rest with Jesus
W. L. Gossett dies after a period of illness on Sunday evening. He leaves a wife and five children, and a funeral was held Monday led by Rev. Alf Nabors. Relatives and friends gathered at Downing to pay last respects as neighbors and family recall his service and faith. Frank Wilhelm family and Clifton Coan with relatives arrived from distant towns for the services and to support the bereaved household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gossett
Altho
Jesus
Alf Nabors
Brother Smoot
Frank Wilhelm
Purlson
Clifton Coan
J. B. Coan
U. S
Jess Williams
Zephyr
Unveiling of Oscar Dawkins Monument Planned for March 29
Report notes Willard Beatty's serious ap pendicitis and describes family visits. The W O W will unveil Oscar Dawkins monument on the 5th Sunday in March at 2 30 p m. Prof Prichard and wife traveled to Gor man after the death of her brother, an invalid. He resumed teaching while she stayed with relatives. Mrs Dr Neal and son Gordon gave them a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Beatty
Oscar Dawkins
Prichard
Gorman
Bible Bubbles Suggest Farm Purchases In March Winds
Weekly notes report land transfers accelerating in the region driven by favorable March winds. Robert T. Jones handled Fort Worth business this week as Chas. Drennan’s son fell ill. George Hudson hosted a community musical. Bible school debates proceed Fridays on historical topics. Dr Mimms preached in Sidney last Sunday and will speak at Bible next Fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. Mr and Mrs Perry Robertson visited relatives at Suez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Jones
Fort Worth
Chas. Drennan
George Hudson
Bible School
Sidney
Mimms
Brownwood
Bro. Mimms
Harmony and Mercer's Gap Community Notes
Rain and a touch of hail refreshed Harmony and Mercer's Gap with a strong northerly breeze. Health across the communities remains good with long-ill residents improving. Mrs. J E Howell cared for her sister’s infant in Newbury, returning midweek. Mr J W Norrid visited Comanche. Rev Rains preached at Mercer's Gap the first Sunday and a large singing followed, with leaders from Oak Valley and Sidney. Wilson conducted services at Harmony, aiding the Mercer's Creek class. Clarence Albin and family visited in their new car for the singing. Dock Edwards hosted a birthday party for Miss Mattie Rushing and Miss Eva Franks, noted as enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Howell
Newbury
Stevens
J. W. Norrid
E. D
Baptist Sanitarium
Dallas
Comanche
Rains
Mercer’s Gap
Oak Valley
Sidney
Wilson
Harmony
Mercer's Creek
Clarence Albin
Dock
Edwards
Local Buffalo Tidings Names and Visits Featured
Buffalo Tidings reports social visits and trips this weekend. Jack McGuire traveled to De Leon on business. Zepha Belyeu and wife stayed with E. E. Belyeu. Luther Belyeu family and Jud Hanson with Marie Hanson joined singing at Vandyke. Walter Hanson and family near Proctor visited Jess McGuire. Mary Morrison and Lavarah Dawkins attended Sunday school at Downing. Jim and Frank Belyeu called on R. D. Whatley and family. Branson family visited Grace Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McGuire
de Leon
Zepha Boyd
E. E. Belyeu
Luther Belyeu
Jud
Marie Hanson
Vandyke
Walter Hanson
Near Proctor
Jess McGuire
Mary Morrison
Lavarah Dawkins
Downing
Jim
Frank Belyeu
R. D. Whatley
Family
Mrs. Branson
Grace Collins
Quarterly report of Jockie W Burka county treasurer Comanche Texas
The 1914 report covers receipts and disbursements for funds including Jury Road and Bridge General Poor PaUS, and Permanent School Fund. It notes balances in multiple funds and the county treasurer’s deposits totaling 10,808.74 with an 610,158.15 overall on hand. The County Judge and Commissioners attest the figures are correct and that the report was approved and entered in the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jockie W. Burka
Comanche County
Texas
Ender
State of Texas
Comanche
J. H. McMillan
W.T. Dobbs
W. J. Patton
John W. Wyatt
G. H. Loudermilk
Jokkie W.burks
Anid
Commissioners Court
Mitchel Couple Welcome New Boy
Mr and Mrs Jewell Mitchel became proud parents of a baby boy born last week. Mr Will Goddard and his family visited relatives at Downing last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Mitchel
Will Goddard
Downing
Committee Meeting Called by New Comanche Dems Chief
D J Bowling who was appointed chairman of the Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee has issued a call for a meeting at the courthouse on Saturday March 21 at 1 30 p m R B Lee resigned and the official call appears in another column in this issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Bowling
Comanche County
Democratic Executive Committee
Vhce
R. B. Lee
Court House
Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee Called to Meet
Notice announces a meeting of the Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee at the county courthouse on Saturday March 21 at 1 30 PM to transact business. D J Bowling serves as Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Democratic Executive Committee
County Court House
D. J. Bowling
Disordered Kidneys Cause Much Misery
Patients suffer daytime pain and nighttime bladder weakness with fatigue and nervousness. Falty Kidney Pills claim to restore kidney and bladder function and health, offered for sale by The Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Pythian Sisters To Entertain At Castle Hall
The Pythian Sisters will entertain at Castle Hall this afternoon and tonight to raise funds for their piano fund. Proceeds from the event will support the group’s music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
Health Warning for March Adolescents and Elderly
The month of March brings risks for the very young and the elderly with croup bronchial colds lagrippe and pneumonia to fear. Oleys Honey and Tar eases coughing slows cold progress and relieves congested air passages. Safe pure and reliable. For sale by The Wm. Reese Drug Co.
Pain in side or back relief with Ballard's Snow Liniment
A pain in the side or back that catches you when you straighten up is relieved by rubbing in Ballard's Snow Liniment. It relaxes contracted muscles and restores ease of movement. Price 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Paris Smith
Herbine Cures Constipation and Restores Regular Bowel
Patent style claim announces Herbine as a remedy for constipation with regulated bowel movements. Offered for 50 cents by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
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Rowland
Big 5
10 Cent
Creamer News
T. Garret
A. C. Jones
Grandma Burks
West
A. Y
Dalton Parsons
Lou McDaniel
Floyd Rasberry
A. A. Hilly
Gap
L. E. Adams
Hiram
Herman
Hamilton
Harvey Ross
Ada Thomason
Willis Hatley
Hatley
Elisha Morris
K. D. Jones
Oak Valley News
Copperas Prairie and Gap
Downing News
Harmony and
GROOT
General County Fund
Pas Amouns Poorivag
Gnigoe
Fas
Oth
Ecole Can
OGIO
Amt
Comanche Nat
BT BO Rives
First State Bank
Sch
McMillan
W. T. Dobbs
General County
Higginbotham’s
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
the House of Quality and Quantity
Indiana
Agency
Silo Company of
HASSE
Matinee
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