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Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
6
Millionaire Texan Banker Otho S Houston Dies in California
Otho S Houston 48 a Texas banking magnate and Fort Worth founder died in Los Angeles after a sudden apoplexy while at his desk. He leaves a wife and four children and was noted as former First National Bank of Stephenville president and Texas State Bank founder. Funeral in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Otho S. Houseton
Texas
Fort Worth
Sam Houston
David F. Houston
Mr. Houston
Kansas
Hollywood
Abilene
Samuel
State Agricultural School
Davis
Otho S. Houston
Mars. Houston
Houston
California
W. L. Smallwood
Texas State Bank
A. L. Cole
Otho Sam
Joseph
Roger
Elizabeth
Eliabeth St. Clair
First Baptist Church
C. B. Williams
The
Baptist Seminary
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Clay County
Granbury
Bank
Dan Cogsdell
First National Bank of
Stephenville
Hunter-Phelan Savings Bank and Trust Company Aere
Texas State’ Bank
Burnet, Wortham
Dallas News
Bostwick-Davis Players Captivate Comanche Audiences
The Bostwick-Davis Favorite Players deliver strong, well acted shows in Comanche this week. Despite cold weather, they fill capacity houses and boast one of the best orchestras seen in town. They plan to perform in Dublin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostwick-Davis
Comanche
Dublin
Recruiting Officer to Comanche for Enlistment Talk
Lieutenant Boldman of the U S Army Recruiting Service will be in Comanche Saturday May 12 to examine those desiring enlistment in the regular army. Enlistees should come or contact Postmaster Reese for information. More boys from Comanche join the army and report satisfaction with their service.
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Boldman
Comanche
Reese
Army
Unexcelled Picnic Shoes Sale By Hamilton Brown Stock
This ad offers 30 pair picnic shoes and slippers in sizes 2 to 6 made by Hamilton Brown to close out at under cost from $2.50 to $1.78. The items would fetch about $3 today and are described as part of the Neely Harris Cunningham Co. stock from Todd & Randals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Brown
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Todd & Randals
Burglary Trials Highlight Week Court Actions
State vs. Hudie Handlin yields a five year suspended sentence for burglary. State vs. John H. Martin ends with a verdict of not guilty in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudie Handlin
John H. Martin
State v Ward in horse theft sentenced to five years
District Court reports a late verdict in the case of State versus Ward. The defendant was found guilty of horse theft and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
Blue Bugs Dead Shot Blue Bug Killer for Sale
Car roll s Drug Store offers Blue Bugs Dead Shot Blue Bug Killer under direct guarantee. This product is marketed for pest control with emphasis on effectiveness and guaranteed results.
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Carroll’s Drug Store
Shoe Sale Listing With Prices in Daily Ledger
A catalog item lists seven pairs of shoes and slippers labeled Watch US by Hamilton Brown. Prices range from $2.00 to $1.28, with a note by Todd Randals noting the cost.
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Hamilton Brown
Colse
Todd Randals
Screen Doors at Higginbotham's Offer Quick Fly Defense
Put up screw doors now to keep flies out before your house fills up. Higginbotham's advertises this simple home fix.
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Higginbotham’s
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