Texas Constitutional Amendment on University Lands and Separation
Provisions create separate governance for the University of Texas and the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and transfer lands as permanent funds. Also establishes Prairie View and an independent College for White Girls at Denton with dedicated boards and funding. Election set for July 1915 with ballots described. secretary orders notice and printing. Lost bag notice included.
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Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College
The
Agripale and Mechanical College Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Agricultural and Mechanical College Board
State of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
University of Texas
University
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Denton County
Texas
State of
University of the State of Texas
John G. McKay
Secretary of State
Found a key near office on sidewalk notice
A found key located on the sidewalk by the office is offered for payment to claim. Describe the key and provide a payment method to receive ownership.
District Court Petit Jury and Case Dockets
The district court lists the petit jury for the week and reports dispositions. Cases include The State of Texas vs Bill Carter set for May 10, Henry Lawson rape verdict guilty five years, T F Ham swindling guilty two years with suspend, Willie Stone and Marion Stone burglary suspended. Disposals on motion include The State of Texas vs Dave Warner and The State of Texas vs J. Bell.
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District Court
FE. H. Mason
E. Ford
J. I. Starkie
S. B. Harris
X. N. Mayberry
I. W. Carr
Ed Glover
TH. Beaty
C. M. Farrar
W. Fine
M. E. West
J. L. Bishop
J. H. Lucas
J.E. Wright
J. H. Buchan
Frank Gaines
E. M. Eanes
R. O. West
State of Texas
Bill Carter
Henry Lawson
T. F. Ham
Willie Stone
Marion Stone
Dave Warner
Bell
Singer Singer Singer best sewing machine on earth
Advertisement touts Singer sewing machine as the best on earth with emphasis on quality and terms from S. J. Miles.
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S. J. Miles
Singer Office
Brownwood Residence Trades For Comanche Property
A Brownwood residence is to be traded for property in Comanche, with the relocation to involve Dr. Carson. The arrangement aims to swap real estate assets between the two locations and proceeds under medical guidance.
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Brownwood
Carson
Sensational Advance on Peas in Cooperative Store Plan
A store extols cooperative diversification with high egg and pea sales. It notes a customer selling $57 worth of eggs this year and a single purchase by the company buying almost a thousand dozen eggs last Saturday. The firm offers 3.30 per bushel for Blackeyed Peas and hints at ongoing egg price shifts, promising merchandise payouts and market leadership through the week of May 8.
Sidney couple wed in Comanche after noon
Elbert Hilley and Ruby Jones, both well regarded in Sidney, married in Comanche Monday afternoon while in town. The notice recalls Bro Kercheville’s Christian church sermons and notes a community mourning Willis Estelle Boyd who died May 1 1915 after a short illness, with burial at Cox cemetery.
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Sidney
Elbert Hilley
W. M. Hilley
Ruby Jones
E. H. Jones
Comanche
Bro. Kercheville
Christian Church
Willis Estelle Boyd
Cox Cemetery
Buffalo Community Reports Singing Events and Births
Buffalo residents attended a Downing singing convention Sunday. Rev. Harrison led services on the fourth Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Davis welcomed a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Stone visited Proctor. A preaching service is set for Sunday May 5 at 3 p.m. Everyone invited. Mr. and Mrs. George welcomed a baby. A singing at Mr. Bears occurred Sunday night. Rev. Harrison to preach again the fourth Saturday night and the Sunday following this month.
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Buffalo
Downing
Rev
Harrison
John Davis
Jess Stone
Proctor
George
Bears
Rev. Harrison
Graham Chapel Community Notices
Rev. Anderson preached at 11 oclock Sunday. Miss Rhoda Gaines visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Bertha Duval visiting relatives in the community. Mr. Taylor made a trip to Comanche Saturday. W. A. Luker and Mills Clemons business trip to Dublin Friday.
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Graham Chapel
Anderson
Mr. Taylor
Comanche
Rhoda Gaines
Bertha Duval
W. A. Luker
Mills Clemons
Dublin
A Case 6 plow Cultivator Wall Keeps Weeds Away
Higginbothams report a Case 6 plow cultivator wall designed to keep weeds down in fields. The brief note highlights effectiveness and practical use for farmers seeking weed control.
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Higginbothams
W O W Unveiling at Sidney Rescheduled for May
The community announces a revised time for the W O W unveiling at Cox cemetery. The monument to Sov. R. L. Hurst will be unveiled on the second Sunday in May at 3 30 PM with all invited to attend.
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Sidney
Cox Cemetery
Sov. R. L. Hurst
Local Dists Update on Weekend Socials and Obsequies
Coppeasr Prairie and Gap reports Henry Jones and family of Dus ter were guests of Henry Jones's father Friday night. A large group from the area attended the burial of Mrs Archie Boyd Sunday evening at Cox cemetery. Mr and Mrs J D Floyd visited relatives in Comanche from Saturday to Monday. Young people enjoyed a party Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs R Q George.
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Coppeasr Prairie
Gap
Henry Jones
Deering and McCormick Harvesting Machinery Sold
Higginbotham's advertises Deering and McCormick harvesting machinery for sale.
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Deering and McCormick
Higkinbotham’s
Local ads trumpet medical tonics and fence goods
A fragmented newspaper ad urges readers to mail five cents to Foley and Co of Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Also promoting Union Lock Hog Fence from Higginbotham’s and a note about a large shipment arriving.
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Foley and Co
Chicago
Foley
Wm, Reese Drug Co
Ecome
Card of Thanks and Family Guests
We thank friends for deeds of kindness and condolence during the illness and death of our wife daughter and sister. Arch Boyd and families Mr and Mrs J C Ross and families Mr and Mrs Dora Boyd. Mrs J Allen Weaver of Los Angeles California visits her parents Mr and Mrs G W L S Gage.
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Arch Boyd
J. C. Ross
Dora Boyd
J. Allen Weaver
Los Angeles
California
G. Wls. Gage
Quinine Tonic Laxa Tive Bromquinine Ad by E. W. Grove
An advertisement promotes Laxa Tive Bromquinine as a superior quinine with tonic and laxative effects that avoids head nervousness. It claims the product is better than ordinary quinine and invites signature by E. W. Grove with a date notation 25Se.
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E. W. Grove
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German Road
W. D. Carroll
the State Bank of Proctor
Comanche Chief and Proneer Exponent
County of
R. W. Gray
R. R. Evans
A. D
J.T. Wabbhington
Comanche Co
D. S. Jennings
C.F. Luker
ngcToRa
B.F. Luker
Blackeyes
Higginbotham’s
Higginbotham Brothers and Company
S. E. Linder
Cotten & Smith’s
Mercer Gap Road
T. M. Pulliam
McGee and Dwarf Champion
A. M. Davis
Colorado
W. T. Hurst
Cotten and Smith
Lindley
Prairie Ave
Ill
Ford
W. O. Dingler
Gustine
J. F. Murphy
Cal Webb
Hasse
Singer
Comanche, Texas
Chamberlain’s
F. H. Trubus
Springville
N.Y
First National Bank
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
U. S
W. M. Durham
F. E. Adams
H. A. Carmichael
N. E. Palmer
J. D. Bonner
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