City Baseball League Organized by Coman
Coman residents form the Bull Weevil League with four teams the Owls Montezumas Cats and Pelicans each with seventeen players. Opening game May 10 at the skating rink ground aims to provide recreation fitness and civic fellowship. Officials include Cunningham West and Nugent Durham with four weeks of play and free admission.
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Comanche
The
Montezulas
Jim Slack
Pelicans
J. B. Alborn
Owls
W. J. Cunningham
Cats
Joe (Atter
Nugent Durham
America
Walter Jack Cunningham
Isaac West
H. H. Vaughn
Sam Davis
J. Queen
G. A. Donnell
Cunningham
Montezumas
Catter
Allcorn
Mother's Day Planned at Local Tabernacle Service
The tabernacle hosts Reverend M Edwards a missionary to Brazil for services last Sunday. Mother's Day is next, with a flower committee decorating the pulpit and providing white flowers for attendees. Mrs John Reese coordinates transport for elderly members. The pastor and wife will attend the Southern Baptist convention in Houston May 12. The church has raised 510 dollars for missions with 11.25 dollar round trips for attendees.
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Tabernacle
M. Edwards
Brazil
John Reese
Houston
Geo
A. Curlee
Weather outlook for West Gulf States week of May 7 1915
The Weather Bureau forecast showery weather early in the week followed by generally fair conditions for four or five days. Temperatures are expected to be seasonable.
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Washington, D. C
U.S. Weather Bureau
West Gulf States
Jewel Oil Stove Ad at Pulliams Brightens Kitchens
A cheerful advertisement promotes a Jewel Oil Stove available at Pulliams. The copy highlights ease of use and the inviting appeal of a bright kitchen, aiming to attract homemakers seeking efficient cooking solutions.
J. G. Kearby Weds in Hallettsville Marriage
Former State Senator J. G. Kearby of Willspoint marries Miss Orleans Mc Kennon of Hallettsville at the bride’s home with Rev. Dallas A. Williams officiating. They begin a month long state tour and plan to live in Comanche.
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Amng
Texas
Dallas News
Kearby
Higginbotham Egg News Highlights This Week
A weekly update from Higginbotham's details egg market movements and notable prices. The report notes supplier activity, seasonal demand shifts, and regional price ranges for Hens and whites.
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Higginbotham’s
Marketing Association Ships Peas From Comanche
The Comanche Marketing Association shipped 1627 pounds of Blackeyed peas to Houston at 3.25 per bushel. Mr Lane cites good money in peas and seeks a stable year round price. They hope to quote members prices soon for Whippoorwill peas and plan large scale production. The first chicken shipment also occurred this week but results are not yet known.
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Comanche Marketing Association
Houston
Lane
Luncheon Honors Miss Alma Neely Before California Trip
Mrs. Fred Gentry and Miss Lalla Gentry entertained twelve guests at a Friday luncheon in honor of Miss Alma Neely who departs soon for an extended California visit. Dutch design score cards, Cluny luncheon set, and sweet peas highlighted the affair followed by a 2:30 Bridge game where Mrs. Burks won high score and Miss Neely received flowers. Attending were Mesdames Holman Hicks Moore Hilton Burks Thomas Chilton Harris Cunningham Tunnell Neely and Misses Reese Bruton Holman Ford.
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Fred Gentry
Lalla Gentry
Alma Neely
San Francisco
California
Francis Jane
J. A. Holman
J. Hicks
R. H. Moore
Hilton Burks
L. B. Thomas
J. B. Chilton
E. W. Harris
John Cunningham
Ira Tunnell
R. W. Neely
Estelle Reese
Lucile Bruton
Lottie Holman
Lizzie Ford
Rabbit hunting accident injures R L Brown near Van Dyke
R L Brown of near Van Dyke was shot in a rabbit hunt when a gun in a buggy discharged after the buggy hit a ditch. He suffered a severe right forearm wound and a thigh wound. Dr. Carson treated the injuries and warned of possible blood poisoning due to delay and powder burns.
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R. L. Brown
van Dyke
Mr. Brown
A Jewel Oil Stove For Sale At M. Pulliam's
A Jewel Oil Stove offered for sale at M. Pulliam's store. The ad highlights economy comfort and pleasure in kitchen use.
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M. Pulliam’s
County Rally Promotes Boys and Girls Club Members
Miss Bernice Carter and TL Williamson visit to discuss state club work at the county courthouse on May 19. Local leaders invite all youths and others to join, hoping to build enthusiasm, information, and encouragement for the future.
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Bernice Carter
TL. TL Williamson
L. J. Kittle
D. F. Eaton
Orozco’s Disappearance Sparks Mexico Revolution Fear
Geb Pascual Orozco, Huerta’s military figure, vanishes from San Antonio with rumors he fled toward Mexico to ignite a new uprising. Reports say Huerta heads to El Paso, implying their plan to rekindle revolution across the border.
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Mexico
Geb Pascual Orozco
Huerta
San Antonio
el Paso
Orozco
Quick meal buy a Jewel Oil Stove at Pulliam's
A brief notice invites shoppers to purchase a Jewel Oil Stove during a sale at Pulliam's store. The ad highlights affordable kitchen heating options and urges quick decision to secure the compact appliance.
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Pulliam’s
School Trustees Elected in Cochman City
At the Saturday election for city school trustees, only sixty one votes were cast due to no contest for the four open seats. Elected were Eugene Greer, J R Eanes, H N Goodson and D C Clarke.
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City of
Comanche
Eugene Greer
J. R. Eanes
H. N. Goodson
D. C. Clarke
Former Chief Employee Honor Ed In Fort Worth
D. L. Keith a former printer for the Chief force was elected president of the Fort Worth Typographical Union last Sunday afternoon at the Labor Temple in Fort Worth. Keith began work in the Chief office during S. J. Thomas era and is brother of Mrs. Hill Huddleston, known to many Comanche people.
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Fort Worth
D. L. Keith
Marriage Licenses Issued In Court House Area
J L Bagwell weds Ava Boswell Carl A Johnson to Mary Ethel Coueh Elbert Hilley to Ruby Jones as marriage licenses issued in the court house district.
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J. L. Bagwell
Ava Boswell
Carl A. Johnson
Mary Ethel Coueh
Elbert Hilley
Ruby Jones
Birth Announcements Highlight Reed and Smith newborns
In Hasse area near Reed a girl named Stork welcomes the Reed family. Near Sipe Springs J P Smith reports the birth of a boy.
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Stork
Millenry Reed
Hasse
J. P. Smith
Sipe Springs
Kensington Club Hosts Afternoon Quilt Making Contest
Mrs. M. K. Witt and Mrs. W. T. House hosted the Kensington club at Mrs. Witt’s West 7th Street home. Guests enjoyed punch, pink and white rose decor, and a nine patch quilt block contest that produced an entire quilt in under 15 minutes with Ardis earning first prize and Chilton second.
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Kensington Club
M. K. Witt
W. T. House
Greer, Ory
Durham
Hill
Houghton
Tunnell
Simmons
Tate
Rieger
W. J. Cunningham
St. Clair
Russell
Brightman
Albin
Head
Wm. Reese
J. F. Reese
J. W. Reese
Paris Smith
Cox
J. B. Chilton
Burks
Lacy
Carmichael
Miss Howard
Georgia
Higginbothams Offer Case Planter With Peanut Attachment
Higginbothams advertises a case planter equipped with a peanut attachment for agricultural use. The listing highlights compatibility with standard case planters and stresses enhanced peanut handling capabilities.
Comanche Fire Team Attends State Convention
The Comanche fire department sends its crew to the annual firemen’s convention in Waco this week. Attendees include Bob Graham Mike Sullivan Jack Meyers Ira Gerganess W B Garner Seah Payne Charley Withers Charley Garner and mascot Bill Sullivan. The group departs Monday and is to return Friday afternoon. County Singing Convention at Indian Creek Saturday night and Sunday invites all to attend with dinner to share and promising top local singers.
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Comanche
Waco
Cotton Belt
Bob Graham
Mike Sullivan
Jack Meyers
Ira Gerganess
W. B. Garner
Seah Payne
Charley Withers
Charley Garner
Bill Sullivan
Fire Department
Indian Creek
Montezuma club to face Owls in May game
Announcement from Montezuma baseball manager Jim Dallas Slack declares a game Monday afternoon May 10 at six o clock at the skating rink baseball park. The Montezumas will defeat the Owls in a big parade led by the mayor and the band. Admission is free.
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Jim Dallas Slack
Montezuma Club
Boll Weevil Baseball League
Skating Rink
Montezumas
Owls
Opening Game Lineup For Owls Versus Montezumas
The lineup lists players for the Owls and Montezumas in the opening game. Key names include McPherson, Lewis, Arthur Baxter, Carnes, Woodwards, Cunningham, Tate, Wetzel, Slack, Lee, McCollum, Durham, Shaffy, Elms, Guthrie, Stailey, and Roberson among others. The arrangement shows positions like outfield and infield with multiple RB and 1b notes.
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Owls
Montezumas
B. McPherson
c.Lewis Arthur H. Baxter
Tom Carnes
Merle
C. Elms A. Guthrie
H. Durham
Stailey
H. Roberson
Tremendous advance in pea prices
A newspaper card notes a significant rise in pea prices, citing the price paid in a weekly letter from Higginbothams.
Interurban Promoters Visit Comanche Discuss Dallas to Brownwood Line
Southern Traction Co. president E. P. Turner and two engineers met Comanche business leaders to promote a Dallas to Brownwood interurban. They favor a motor car system over electric cars, pledge Dallas terminal facilities, seek right of way and $3000 for preliminary work, and plan further discussions.
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Pres. E. P. Turner
Southern Traction Co
Co.manche
Thru Co. Manche
Dallas
Brownwood
Comanche
Presbyterian Church Services Highlight Clergy Themed
Rev. W Bristow Gray of Brownwood will preach tonight at the Presbyterian church where newly elected deacons will be ordained. Rev R L Jeton recently from Scotland will preach next Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm. You are invited to attend all services.
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W. Bristow Gray
Brownwood
Presbyterian Church
R. L. Jeton
Scotland
Rowland Returns From Comanche Visit
W H Rowland and family return Monday afternoon from Comanche. Mrs. Rowland and the children accompany him home and will take rooms at the W G Baxter residence.
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W. H. Rowland
Comanche
Fool There Was Remarkable Production at Majestic
Miss Theda Bara, to play the Vampire Woman in Fool There Was a William Fox film at the Majestic next Thursday night, is a noted foreign actress in the United States. Formerly with Pathe Freres in Paris, she was secured for this production due to the war. The film features wonderful scenes and costumes with authentic Florida locations, real Indians and scenery throughout.
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Theda Bara
William Fox
Majestic
United States
Miss Bara
Pathe Freres
Paris
Fox Co
Florida
Barbed Wire and Hog Fence Featured at Higginbotham
Higginbotham showcases barbed wire and hog fence products in a display likely amid farming and ranching markets. The scene centers on agricultural equipment and rural infrastructure appealing to livestock farmers and ranchers.
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Higginbotham
Graveyard Work Day Planned at Siloam Church
A church announces a graveyard working at Siloam on the Saturday before the second Sunday in May. Everyone is invited to attend and bring dinner.
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Siloam
Bill Carter Case Set for Monday Trial
The Bill Carter case is to be tried Monday May 10 with a special venue summoned. Notices were sent last week amid wide interest as the defendant previously faced a guilty verdict, now overturned on a plea of newly discovered evidence.
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Bill Carter
Unveiling Rescheduled for Indian Creek Monument
The ceremony for the J. P. Stewart monument moves from the second Sunday in May to the third Sunday, after a one week postponement, at Indian Creek.
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J. P. Stewart
Infection in the Air and Cold Prevention Advice
Medical authorities warn colds are infectious and some cities bar children with colds from schools. Spring weather brings more colds and the quickest, safest relief is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from The Wm. Reese Co.
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Foley
Wm. Reese Co
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City Baseball League
Bert Hooker
W. House
Byron Grainger
Wily Owls
Husky ‘Sons of
Montezuma
Baptist News Notes
United States Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Pulliams
J. G. Kearby
Halletsville
Marketing Association
County Rally For Boys and Girls Club Members
Pelicans Cats
Jitney Catters Cats
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