Fort Worth to Comanche County Highway Bonds Approved
Hood county voters approved their share of bonds for the Fort Worth Comanche Highway completing financing in the county. Comanche Brown Erath Dublin Tolar Granbury vote details show strong support and opposition. Campaigner Mr Burks led bond campaigns across precincts under the Highway Association formed last summer.
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Hood County
Fort Worth
Comanche County
Brown County
Yownwood
Downwood
Erath County
Dublin
Stephenville
Tolar
Granbury
Burks
Anket
Mrs W L Lane Dead In Mercers Creek Community
Friends report the death of Mrs L Lane of Mercers Creek this week. The Lane family has lived in the area for many years and neighbors mourn the loss of a longtime resident.
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L. Lane
Mercers Creek
Lane
Lloyd Gray Dead in Mineral Wells Vigil
Lloyd Gray died at home in Mineral Wells and was buried Saturday. The Rev. Gray of Browood conducted services. He was the son of R. W. Gray Proctor and survived by his wife two brothers and sisters. The community extends sympathy to the family.
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Lloyd Gray
Mineral Wells
Oil Men Attend Baldy Strang Concert at Local High
An announcement urges oil men to buy tickets for Baldy Strang concert at the high school next Friday night the 27th at 8 PM as a safe investment and entertainment option.
Farmers buy field goods at Dexter Walling’s store
The piece argues farmers save by purchasing field eds groceries and feed at Dexter Walling’s store with small profits and spot cash, presenting a square deal and claiming real winners through the policy of no pretended free deals.
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Farmas
Dexter Walling
Nick
Woodruff Enters Law Partnership In Comanche
Capt. E P Woodruff of Santa Anna, recently discharged from the service, forms a law partnership with Giro E Smith of Comanche. The firm will be known as Smith and Woodruff. Woodruff is Baylor and UT law graduate with a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford. He served in American ambulance service in World War I and later the Brith Army before joining the American army as an officer. He is welcomed by Comanche business circles.
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E. P. Woodruff
Santa Anna
Giro. E
Woodruff
Comanche
Downing Well Shows Strong Oil Indications
The Downing well is steadily drilling toward 2700 feet with clear indications of oil as it cuts into black lime covering oil sands. Fritts Well shut down temporarily.
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Downing
Fritts
Knowles Well Becomes Largest Texas Producer
The Knowles well in Comanche County set a daily output of 11 640 barrels after deepening into oil sands, reportedly the heaviest producing well in Texas. Owned by Tex Penn Oil Co, it follows earlier highs of 500 barrels per day and then six to seven thousand barrels as it was drilled deeper and tested. The Comanche County field gains fame as a top oil town with strong industry belief in its future.
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Knowles
Daily Press
Texas
Tex-Penn Oil Company
Comanche County
County Track Meet Set for March 22 in Comanche
Preparations ramp up for the 1919 County meet anticipated as a large turnout. Friday and Saturday host preliminary declamation debating and spelling with Saturday morning track preliminaries and finals in basketball and track in the afternoon. Boys teams from Brooks Sidney Proctor Gustine Comanche with four girls teams expected. Proctor De Leon and Comanche lead track entries.
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Comanche
Brooks
Sidney
Proctor
Gustine
de Leon
Comanche Oil Association well progresses after delay
The Comanche Oil Association well on the Starkie farm advances after a several day delay from a collapsed easing. It reaches 1450 feet depth and is expected soon to provide oil excitement.
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Comanche Oil Association
Starkie Farm
Fritts Well Near Coman City Closed Pending Casing Arrival
The Fritts well north of Coman City was shut down in the final days of last week while awaiting casing. The well, estimated at 2500 to 3000 feet, drew close attention before the closure for casing arrival.
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Comanche
Montgomery Well Reaches 1000 Feet Depth
The Montgomery well has reached a depth slightly over 1000 feet and makes rapid progress. In thirty days it is expected to surpass 2500 feet and will be closely watched for production potential.
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Montgomery
Luker Well Awaits Water Drilling Start
The Luker well, after spudding, must await drilling of a water well as current supply is insufficient. Active drilling is expected to begin within about two weeks.
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Luker
Callaway Well Set to Spud In on Boiler Arrival
The Callaway well is ready to spud in immediately once a boiler arrives. The rig has been idle for a period and the upcoming test will draw close attention from observers.
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Callaway
Luckey Well Drilling Advances with Oil Prospects
Reports on the Luckey well indicate steady drilling progress and a good chance for oil as operations continue.
Majestie to Race at Hockward’s Royal Hawaiian Card
On Wednesday, March 26, Majestie is listed in the field for Hockward’s Royal Hawaiian event. The card marks Coming! as a possible contender with Hockward as host.
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Hockward
Majestie
K of P Grand Master at Arms Visits Comanche
W S Lemley of Temple Texas Grand Master at Arms of the K of P s of Texas visited the Comanche lodge last Wednesday evening. A profitable and interesting meeting was held in honor of his coming with a splendid talk by the Grand Master and many profitable talks from the brethren.
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W.S. Lemley
Temple
Texas
The
K. of P.’s of Texas
Comanche Lodge
Burglary at Downing store nets shoes and cash
W. H. Loudermilk's store in Downing was robbed last Tuesday night. A cash drawer with about five to six dollars and six pairs of shoes were taken. Some canned goods were eaten on the road as clues. Authorities suspect passersby or local boys.
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W. H. Loudermilk
Downing
Lam Seeks Dallas Firm for Eletho Electric Transport
Lam offers the Eletho Electric Transport to a Dallas firm at an attractive price. A new shipment is guaranteed and mentioned by Mrs. M A Mc Crary.
Chuck Pitts Hauling Promises Prompt Delivery Service
Advertisement notes Chuck Pitts offers delivery hauling service with prompt trips anywhere. Claims careful handling and reliable trips, urging readers to call for hauling needs.
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Chuck
Elkins Tin Shop Offers Cisterns And Stock Tanks
Elkins Tin Shop announces readiness to manufacture cisterns stock tanks and well easing items for customers. The service highlights metalwork expertise and custom fabrication options for rural and domestic water storage needs.
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Elkins
Rexoil Company Prepares Market Share Offering
L L Russell organizes the Rexoil Company to place 2 million shares on the market. Initial offering of 1 million shares at 25 cents each, with lots of 100 000 shares priced up to 60 cents. Board of trustees of 3 to 5, plus a 36 member advisory board, to manage leases land royalties and drilling.
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L. L. Russell
Russell
Htfiini
Comanche County Oil Company Offers Shares
Comanche County Oil Company, based in De Leon Texas, places 500000 in holdings on the market with 31 land tracts near wells and 29 in Comanche County. Trustees include Joe N Duke B T Higginbotham B J Pittman and others from De Leon and Comanche plus executives from MKT Ry Waco State Bank and International Bank & Trust Co. Hampton serves as attorney. Strong local reception from investors nationwide.
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Comanche County
Comanche County Oil Company
de Leon
Texas
Joe N. Duke
Duke
B. T. Higginbotham
Comanche
B. J. Pittman
F. EB. Carter
S. W. Kenward
O. W. Cox
J. C. Henderson
TH. EB
Mettee
M. K
T. Ry
C. &. Johnson
Chin
B. of
L E
C. M. Seley
Waco State Bank
R. R. Rk. Cook
International Bank & Trust Co
Tuscon, Ariz
J. FB. Linquist
K. Collier
McKinney
J. A. Leideecker
Hughes-O’rourke Construction Co
M. T. Smith
Kewanee Oil and Gas Co
A. E. Hampton
Elkins Tin Shop Ad Notes Metal Building Supplies
The note urges choosing Elkins Tin Shop for sheet metal needs including double galvanized flues gutters valleys and any metal building item. It emphasizes a full range of metalwork services.
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Elkins Tin Shop
Chamber of Commerce Trade Excursion Scheduled Across County
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce announces a three day trade excursion for merchants and residents. Tuesday stops include Newburg Priddy Indian Gap Energy Lamkin Gustine. Wednesday visits Ilasse Proctor Comyn De Leon Downing. Thursday covers Blanket Sidney Sipe Springs Beattie.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Newburg
Priddy
Indian Gap
Energy
Lamkin
Gustine
Ilasse
Proctor
Comyn
de Leon
Downing
Blanket
Sidney
Sipe Springs
Beattie
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche Gets Sleeper Section Reserved at Local Office
Railroad announces sleeper berths for Comanche passengers sold directly at the Comanche station. Eight upper and eight lower seats available, eliminating the need to contact Brownwood for berths. Travel convenience increases for midnight train riders.
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Comanche
Comancheight
Brownwood
Card of Thanks for Darling Baby
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our baby's illness and death. Irene, may God bless you all is our prayer from the parents Tom and Kate Morris.
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Irene
Tom and
Kate Morris
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W. L. Lane
M. Coleman
Luckey Well
Luckey
P- Grand Master At Arms
Campbell
Atwood Bros
J. J. Schellberg
Chuck Pitts
Rexoil Company
Hoss
Comanche. Produce. CO
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