New Oil Exchange Building to Open in City
The Neely building on the west side of the square is being prepared as a modern oil exchange and office building. It will house the Comanche Oil Clearing House offices led by Mr Ladd, the Comanche Leon Petroleum Company, and Mr Ladd’s private offices. The facility includes officer rooms with filing devices and a rear multigraphing plant owned and operated by Mr Ladd.
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Neely
Comanche Oil Clearing House
Mr. Ladd
Comanche Leon Petroleum Company
Secretary Offers Full Support to Comanche Chamber
M. J. Norrell announces his availability as secretary to the Comanche Chamber of Commerce. He pledges his time to all civic groups and activities aimed at building Comanche and Comanche county, inviting organizations to seek aid and cooperation for a bigger, better community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Local Pastor Resigns From Comanche Church
Rev. Samuel H. Austin, pastor of the First Christian Church, resigned last Sunday after a two hour service. He is held in esteem by his congregation and the town’s citizens. He will remain in Comanche and continue his abstract business while likely preaching at nearby churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Austin
First Christian Church
Austin
Comanche
Sermon by Rev Josephus Lee Praised as Masterly Production
The Banner of Love sermon by Rev Josephus Lee drew praise from the reporter noting it as a masterly production and that his congregation is clearly delighted with him as a pastor.
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Josephus Lee
Farm Publicity Warns Dexter Walling Store Deal Wins
Farmers buy field seeds groceries and feed cheaper at the FARMERS STORE claims Dexter Walling's quick sales small profits and spot cash make a square deal with no pretended free delivery, a winner for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter Walling
Varied Reports on Tippett Well Oil and Gas Shows
Reports claim oil shows and strong gas pressure at the Tippett well. Drilling resumed after minor delays at 2200 feet with casing set to protect tools and gear as work proceeds.
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Tippett
Orly
Fritts No 1 Nearing Balek Lime Depth in Tulsa Area
The Tulsa Producing and Refining Company reports Fritts No 1 at Maxwell and Ertel nearing balek lime at about twenty seven hundred feet. Drilling in black shale shows strong potential for a producer. Locals and outside oil men watch the test with keen interest as progress slows due to a fishing job.
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Tulsa Producing and Refining Company
Fritts No. 1
Maxwell and Ertel
Balek
Comanche County
Gladys Bell Garrett No 1 Makes 150 Barrels Daily
The Gladys Bell Garrett No 1 well in Coleman County was attached to the pump this week and is producing 150 barrels per day at a depth of 1540 feet. The strong yield for this depth is driving an oil boom in the surrounding area.
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Gladys Bell Garrett
Coleman County
Mrs J D Ashmore obituary in Comanche county
Mrs J D Ashmore a lifelong Methodist and devout Christian of Comanche county died Sunday and was buried Monday at 3 p.m. Rev Josephus Lee conducted the services. She was born December 7 1850 in Webb City Arkansas and married J D Ashmore of Comanche in January 1904. Out of town relatives from Dallas Fort Worth Wilson Granbury and Fort Worth attended. We extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Ashmore
Comanche County
Josephus Lee
Mary E. Ashmore
Webb City
Ark
Comanche
Methodist Church
A. H. Mitchell
Tennie
Lita
Rollin Mitchell
Dallas
Robert Mitchell
Fort Worth
R. H. Ashmore
Near Wilson
D. C. Ashmore
Granbury
Copperas Creek Oil Rig Ready for Machinery Move In
The Copperas Creek Oil Association completes the Fisher farm rig and plans to move in the machinery. Drilling is to begin within two weeks unless unusual difficulties arise.
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Copperas Creek Oil Association
A. L. Fisher
Norrell Takes Post as Chamber Secretary Aids Housing Plan
Mr Norrell secretary of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce began duties Monday and led a courthouse meeting to introduce himself. He plans to collect room rental listings to aid visitors and attract investment as oil well tests near Downing and Lime Cove continue, with countywide impact depending on results.
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Norrell
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Fire at Ridgeway Hotel Suppressed Quickly
Local firemen contained a blaze at the Ridgeway Hotel early Monday caused by a defective flue. Flames spread between walls and ceiling and breached the roof, but rapid action limited damage and the fire was controlled within minutes. This marks the second fire at the hotel in recent months, the first caused by an oil stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Thanks to Mercer Gap and Harmony communities for support
A brief notice from W. Rightmer and family and Bessie Frost and family thanks Chris tian people of Mercer Gap and Harmony for kindness during the illness and death of their father A. P. Rightmer.
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Mercer Gap
Harmony Communities
A. P. Rightmer
W. (. Rightmer
Bessie Frost
Contracting and Engineering Firm Formed
The engineering and contracting firm Burks Firmin Hart was formed to undertake general road contracting and engineering work. Members are H Burks promoter A E Firmin engineer and draftsman and J S Hart of this city. They are specialists promising strength in their undertaken lines.
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Burks, Firmin & Hart
H. Burks
A. E. Firmin
J. 5S. Hart
Comanche Leon Petroleum Company Organized
The Comanche Leon Petroleum Company has completed organization and will offer stock soon. Officers are H. H. Ladd president Senator W. D. Caldwell vice president and 3. A. Moore secretary. Directors include J. H. McMillan chair J. C. Hardin and W. D. Caldwell. Land holdings total 190 acres in six tracts with the first well to be drilled on Shipp survey tract five miles south of Duke well. Capitalization is $100,000 with shares of 1 each.
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Downing
Hale
Comanche
Eastland County
Comanche Leon Petroleum Company
H. H. Ladd
W. D. Caldwell
3. A. Moore
J. H. McMillan
J. C. Hardin
J. P. Kearby
Leon Valley
Duke
Wm. Shipp Survey
Purchaser Wins Mineral Rights On School Land
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that minerals on state school lands sold under the act of 1883 belong to the land purchaser, even if minerals were unknown at sale. In the Greene v. Robinson case, mandamus to issue a prospecting permit was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Supreme Court
C.D. Greene
J. T. Robinson
Greene
Why a Chamber of Commerce Strengthens Comanche County
An editorial urges citizens to unite behind a Chamber of Commerce to advance Comanche and its rural territory. It calls for cooperation across education religion civic and business sectors, stressing farm support and regional ties as keys to progress. Belief must be shown by actions this year.
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Chamber of Commerce
Comanche and
Comanche County
Comanche
Land rights spark debate in Comanche county
The document discusses gas and mineral prospect rights on landowners' property in Comanche county. It asserts landowners are entitled to full ownership from center to circumference and to the heavens, arguing that government bureaus should uphold these principles of right.
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Comanche County
Central Texas oil group taps first well in DeLeon field
The Central Texas Oil Association of DeLeon reported its first well last Sunday. The gas is wet and the gasser is expected to become a large producer in a few weeks. Nearby towns may use the gas extensively as development continues.
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Central Texas Oil Association of
DeLeon
Lynn Well Showing Oil Production by Southwestern Oil
Lynn number one shows oil production from the Southwestern Oil Company. Details on quantity remain undetermined due to incomplete data.
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Lynn
Southwestern Oil Company
Baptist Fifth Sunday Meeting at Comanche
W B Holland pastor announces a countywide rally plan with visiting preachers. Beginning Thursday services will follow the regular hours, the women's meeting Friday at 3 pm, and the board meeting Saturday at 2 pm. All churches and boards urged to attend and contribute funds.
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Baptist Fifth
Comanche
W. B. Holland
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M. J. Norrell
Tippett Well
Copperas Creek
M. Coleman
Chamber OF Small Ae
Comen
Comanche Leon Petroleum Company Organization
J. J. Schellberg
Central Texas Company
Wilson Abstract CO
Hi. L. Stewart, Mer
Comanche. Produce. CO
C. Bailey
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