Former Chief Editor Dies in Austin
Word reached this city that Ss. J. Thomas former editor of the Chief and later superintendent of the State Deaf and Dumb Institute died in Austin after an appendectomy. Funeral held there with a large crowd. he leaves a wife and two sons Sellars and Sydney. Thomas was a prominent Texas writer and public figure admired for wit and public service.
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Ss. J. Thomas
Texas
State
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Austin
Althor
Legion
Thomas
Sellars
Sydney
Sam Vernon
Vernon
Europe
Brownwood
The
Fort Worth Record
State Deaf and Dumb Institute
Altho
Mothers Day at Methodist Church Morn Service
The Methodist Church invites all to Sunday services on Mothers Day May 11 with special music and a white flower invitation. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m and Epworth League is at 3 15 p m with the evening service later. Pastor C L Cartwright welcomes all.
Ladies Bazaar To Aid School Library Drive
Attend the Ladies Bazaar this Saturday from 4 to 7 19 p.m. to support securing a library for school children. Join local organizers and volunteers in a community effort to benefit students and literacy.
Airdome Promises Comfort for Those Feeling Blue
The venue invites people seeking cheer to the Airdome where visitors can find consolation and a sense of relief from their blues. Facilities emphasize supportive atmosphere and affordable hopeful entertainment options.
Volunteer Firemen Convention Expenses
A list of donors and amounts pledged to support Comanche Fire Department expenses for attending the Wichita Falls convention on May 13 14 and 15 1913. Contributions include banks merchants and individuals such as First National Bank 3.00 Hamilton Drug Company 1.00 Farmers & Merchants Bank 2.50 Higginbotham Bros. & Co. 3.00 Neely Harris Cunningham Co 2.50 Wetzell Shop 1.00.
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Comanche Fire Department
Fire Department
Wichita Falls
Comanche Mercantile Co
First National Bank
Hiram Carmichall
Stout Pte Stostiol Ocniepe Eens
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
WER
MOU Pwing Son Seas Lax
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
J. R. Banes & Company
K. BK. Anthony
Tate Brothers
Oak
Comanche Pub
Sob Ee
Proudin
Public Schools 10 Close May 28 City of Comanche
Public schools in Comanche close a successful year on May 28. The graduating class has twenty two members, ten boys and twelve girls. Commencement events: class play May 23 at 8 30 p m, sermon May 25 at 11 a m by Rev C L Cartwright, commencement address May 28 at 8 30 p m by Dr J D Sandefer of Simmons College, diplomas awarded after the address.
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Comanche
Philip Graham
Armstrong Cox
Evan Palmer
Merlin Jenkins
Ernest Herring
T. J. Helmsley
Rector Cunningham
Goodson Rieger
McKinley Sullivan
Waldo Carson
Grace
Methodist Church
J. D. Sandefer
Simmons College
Brown County Boy Shot at Bangs
Brownwood May 6 Frank Robertson about 16 was shot near noon in Bangs ten miles west of Brownwood and likely fatally injured. Bert Smith son of J M Smith surrendered. Both youths are sons of Bangs farmers. Family affairs said to be at the bottom of the shooting.
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Brown County
Brownwood
Frank Robertson
Bangs
Bert Smith
J. M. Smith
Smith
Chamber of Commerce urges Comanche citizens to join effort
A local pamphlet urges every resident of Comanche to support the Chamber of Commerce. It emphasizes shared town, county, and state benefits, calls for unity, and invites nonmembers to join to help a greater Comanche and Comanche County. It acknowledges occasional disagreements but stresses collective progress.
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Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Comanche County
Chamber of Commerce Trade Excursion to Beattie Planned
The Chamber of Commerce reports a trade excursion to the Downing area with praise of Comanche as a market. A later trip to Beattie is planned for May 21 to engage local residents, with a fuller program to be announced next week.
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Chamber of Commerce
Downing Section
Comanche
Rock Crossing
Sabanna Ereek
Beattie
Downing
Temple and Northwestern Railroad Sold in Bell and Hamilton Counties
The Temple and Northwestern railroad property in Bell county sold at the courthouse under judgment for 1340.10 dollars and in Hamilton county for 483.05 dollars. W S McGregor of Temple bought both parcels.
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Temple & Northwestern
Belton
Texas
Temple and Northwestern Railroad
Court House
Bell County
Hamilton County
W. Ss. McGregor
Temple
Bazaar Saturday Afternoon and Night
Attend a community bazaar Saturday with afternoon and evening hours offering useful home articles. Chicker, cakes and pies will be available for Sunday dinner.
Palm Beach Linens Advertised by Burks Simmons Co
Warm Days promotion for Palm Beach Linens made by Alfred Benjamin. Benjamins are marketed as comfortable wear. Advertised price eight dollars fifty cents. Burks Simmons Co sells the item.
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Palm Beach
Alfred Benjamin
Benjamin
Burks-Simmons Co
Agricultural Clubs to Meet Friday May 16
A joint meeting of the county boys corn clubs and girls tomato clubs will be held here Friday May 16 under the supervision of J R Palmer Government Demonstrator and Mrs L J Kittles County Supervisor of the girls tomato clubs. The event aims to boost youth agricultural work and urges all local farmers to attend and support the program.
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J. R. Palmer
L. J. Kittles
Comanche Chamber of Commerce Monthly Contributors Listed
The list names numerous individuals and firms as monthly contributors to the Comanche Chamber of Commerce. The publication notes the membership list is not yet complete and will be published later. Many local businesses and professionals support the chamber as it works toward a Greater Comanche.
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Comanche Chamber of Commerce
EK. Adams
KR. F. Holloway
M. Albin
R. W. H. Hamilton
H. L. Ardis Hamilton Drug Co
Atwood Bros, Hl. H. Hardin
J.J. Beck D. M. Herring J.D
Comanche Bakery
J. BE
Long
Comanche Compress
Lynn
Comanche County Abstract Co
Comanche Laundry
Martin Co
Comanche Merc. Co
J. F. Moody Comanche Nat. Bank
R. H. Moore
Comanche Pub. Co
S. P. McCrary
Comanche Telephone Company
Commercial Grain Company
D.a.cunningham,jr
Chas
R.V Neely Gee
Cunningham Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Jack Cunningham
EB. Palmer
Cunningham & Burton
JF Palmer
J. W. Daniels Prog
Print. Co
EB. E. Denny
BL. Pulliam
W. T. Dobbs
T. M. Pulliam
C. BR. M
Dudley T. C. Pulliam
Thos. W. Dunlap
E. H. Randu
J. R. Eanes
KF. A. Reese
Geo. L. Sullivan
Walker & Son
J. W. Webb
J. B. Weems
KE. J. Welch
M. K. Witt
Ss. C. Findley
C. of
Comanche
An Invitation to Smith Soda Fountain Visit
A brief notice promotes Smith Soda Fountain offering an inviting experience with individual soda cups and an emphasis on sanitary service and perfection.
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Smith Soda Fountain
Death of J B Deely Ends Texas Tailor's Struggle
J B Deely aged 49 died last Sunday morning following tooth extraction pain and prior injuries from a fall explosion at his Comanche business. He moved from Fort Worth four years ago, built a large local circle, and was laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery after a large funeral. He was born near Canton Ohio and cherished President McKinley and family. He leaves a wife and child.
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J. B. Deely
Alther
Mr. Deely
Althor
Canton
Ohio
William McKinley
Texas
Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche
George W. Shaefer
The
Baptist Church
W. HH. Thadberg
Hilton Burks
BE. W. Harris
J. E. Long
Joe
Caden Head
Creamery Vows Stedfast Comanche Station Operation
A Fort Worth based creamery firm assures Comanche farmers and dairymen that the receiving station will not be withdrawn. Nissley Creamery Co promises continued service and fair dealing, asserting its pioneer status in Comanche and inviting continued patronage from locals. Pomp Carnes acts as receiving agent.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Nissley Creamery Co
Pomp Carnes
Comanche
Nothing shown but the very best at the Airdome
A brief notice praises high standards and top quality at the Airdome, highlighting excellence in performances and presentation with implied crowd approval and festive atmosphere.
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Airdome
District Court Third Week Opens as Jurors Hear Seduction Case
The third week of district court began with all officers present. Willie Bishop faced seduction charges after a prior retrial, with Judge Stubblefield and Gib Callaway defending. The State’s J. R. McClellan and Judge J. H. McMillan led the proceedings as jurors deliberated into Tuesday.
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State of Texas
Willie Bishop
Stubblefield
Eastland
Gib Callaway
Comanche
J. R. McClellan
J. H. McMillan
Dick Hardin
Barney Mann
Iowit
Dewey Dodson
Shetter
Henry Harrison
Avery Dillard
Crumpton
State of
Texas
Swanner
Card of Thanks from Mrs. J. E. Deely and son
We thank the many friends who ministered to us in our bereavement and assure them that in this darkest hour we do not fail to appreciate their loving sympathy and friendship.
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J. E. Deely
Children of Comanche Interest Shown
A fragmented note asks if readers are interested in the children of Comanche and invites attention to related material. The brief item hints at a local or regional subject framed as a question to engage readers.
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Dead AT Austin
Sidney J. Thomas
Will Wake
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