Pioneer Sidney Resident Dies After Weeklong Illness
Seborn M. Hilley, 84, a long time Sidney resident, died at home on May 6 after a week of illness. Burial was in Stagg Creek Cemetery with his grandsons as pallbearers. Surviving children include Dr. W. M. Hilley, A. A. Hilley, J. Hilley of Sidney, Mrs. C. A. Clary of Paducah, and Mrs. C. F. Jones of Gaines Arkansas. He and wife N E Grouver moved to Comanche County in 1891, she having died about 17 years ago. He was active in local affairs.
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Seborn M. Hilley
Sidney
Stagg Creek
Preston Broxton
Milburn Hilley
Cecil Hilley
Oscar Hilley
Alton Hilley
Tra Hilley
Paducah
C. F. Jones
Gaines
Arkansas
Mothers Day Cards and Harvest Cards In Town
A local shop features a harvest assortment and Reese's themed cards for Mother’s Day. The selection highlights seasonal designs and popular candy motif cards for gift giving.
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Mothers Day
Reese's
Miss Robert Johnson Dies at Snyder
Delayed obituary notes Miss Robert Johnson of Gustine then Snyder died March 22 at the home of her nephew B. D. Cox from pneumonia after a two week illness. Born January 2 1867 in Smith County Texas she moved to Comanche County as a child and later lived with sister Mrs C C Cox. She joined the Methodist Church at eleven and remained a member until death. She is survived by Fletcher Parker of Grand and several nieces.
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Robert Johnson
Comanche County
Gustine
Snyder
B. D. Cox
A. H. Cox
Rev. E. M
Union Cemetery
Bobby
Smith County
Texas
Iss Johnson
C. C. Cox
Methodist Church
John
Fletch Parker
Williams Prices Buys All Wool Pants and More
J. F. Tate stores and D. O. Williams advertise closing out hardware stock and special prices on dried fruits, coffee, eggs, hats, and clothing. Items include men pants, overalls, straw hats, eggs at 11 cents, and Rex Peaberry coffee sold with milk bucket and goblet.
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J. F. Tate Hardware
Duncan
Rex
D. O. Williams
Mothers Day Mottos’ 15 Cents to Se Reese Drug Co
A clipped note notes a promotion or slogan related to Mothers Day with a 15 cent reference tied to Se Reese Drug Co and a promotional context. The readable fragment implies a local advertisement or store offer connected to the holiday.
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Mothers Day
Reese Drug Co
Harvest Time Bindery Supply Sale Ad
M Howard Kilpatrick promotes a bindery supply sale featuring binder canvas guards sections cycles pitmans and related items aimed at making the buyer’s bindery a central supplier and reducing costs.
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Sycles
Pitman
M Howard Kilpatrick
Pitman’s
Howard Kilpatrick
Constable's Sale Notice in De Leon Texas 1924
The State of Texas Comanche County will sell for cash on the first Tuesday in June 1924 before the Comanche County Court House door in De Leon. Property described as a tract 80 by 125 feet in Block VIII Central Addition deeded by George W Howard to Cotha Clayton J C Clayton. Amounts due total 51.41 plus 14.50 costs and sale costs. J W Trederhill Constable Pre No 5.
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State of Texas
Comanche
Comanche County
F. C. Jave
Clotha Clayton
J. C. Clayton
Court House
de Leon
Texas
Georgce W Howard
Cotha Clayton
Camanche County
F. O. Jaye
A. T
J. W. Trederhill
Berry acreage boom eyed for 1933 crop expansion
The article notes projected doubling of berry acreage over 1932 with a heavy yield implying more blackberries. It describes Thrift Packing Company president Mr. Gage seeking to pack turnip greens peas and green beans at Comanche plant and possibly shelled black eyed peas if acreage and contracts allow. W. H. Carpenter urges growers to watch for next week’s notice on berry contracts as the plant plans to be ready for market.
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Eer
Thrift Packing Company
Gage
Delgado
Comanche
Texas
California
Gare
W. H. Carpenter
Mothers Day Gifts at Reese Drug Co
Reese Drug Co offers a large variety of gifts for Mother's Day with many options to choose from.
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Mothers Day
Reese Drug Co
Nervine Ad Claims Quick Relief for Nervous Troubles
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nerves anxiety and indigestion. It cites a testimonial from Maud Thomas of Glasgow Kentucky and guarantees a dollar refund if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes long history and patient endorsements to persuade readers to buy.
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Miles Nervine
Maud Thomas
Dr. Miles
Black-Draught Touted As Effective Family Medicine
Mrs. 8 G Ramey of Henryetta Oklahoma says she uses Thedford's Black-Draught about twenty five years to relieve sour stomach bitter taste biliousness sluggishness and headaches. She reports rapid relief and considers it unbeatable as a family remedy and urges readers to get a package of the 25 cent product.
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8. G. Ramey
Henryetta
Okla
Thedford
R G Dean Buried At Pendergrass
R G Dean of Sidney died at his home near Sidney Friday April 27 after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Demee with six pallbearers and his wife as flower girls. Born April 17 1855 in Baxter County Arkansas he moved to Comanche County and settled near Sidney. Survived by wife two daughters and several sons with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs Dean died six months earlier. Dean had been a Methodist member since 1869.
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Dean
Sidney
Hee Demee
Baxter County
Arkansas
Comanche County
Methodist Church
C. F. Horner
Comanche
G. W. Luker
Brownfield
W. M. Weaver
Southland
F. G. Dean
Stephenville
S. B
Gore's Grocery Ad Promotes Fresh Produce and Groceries
Gore's Grocery invites inspection of a full line of fresh fruits vegetables and fancy and staple groceries. Phone 356.
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Gore's
Two Brothers Pass Pharmacists Test
William and Harry Cauley, sons of Mr and Mrs W C Cauley of Comanche, passed the State Pharmacy Board examination and are now licensed druggists. They are graduates of the local high school, William studied two years at the University of Texas, and both gained experience at Smith Drug Store.
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William
Harry Mark Cauley
State Pharmacy Board
W. C. Cauley
Comanche
University of Texas
Smith Drug Store
Poultry Eggs Cream and Hides Ad by J W Norrid
The advertisement offers poultry eggs cream and cow hides for sale by J W Norrid. It signals a local agricultural trade listing with contact or barter details likely in a rural market segment.
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J. W. Norrid
Fairview School Program Set For May Graduation
A Fairview School program closes the term with a dinner at eight and a May 18 ceremony. A play Jimmy, Be Careful features Beatrice Johnston Weldon Boyd Pauline and coo oes Arlis sley Francis Boynton George Williams Belva Lee Boyd Rector McNutt Junior Beaty. Diploma and certificate presentations follow. Lions Club awards go to top eight‑month average students. A May 17 program by Primary and Intermediate classes includes listed student performances and readings.
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Fairview
O. B. Ee
Jimmy
Beatrice Johnston
Weldon Boyd
Pauline Ane
Coo
Oes Arlissley
Francis Boynton
George Williams
Belva Lee Boyd
Rector McNutt
Junior Beaty
Lions Club
Rose Tarch
Helle Elliott
Daisy Armor
Luke Eldon Easey
Olon Hicks
Theron Wilson
Miss Donaho to Present Graduation Recital at Tarleton
Miss Marion Lucille Donaho of Comanche soprano will present her graduating recital at John Tarleton College in the College Auditorium at 8 o clock Thursday evening May 17. She studies under Earl Gough of the Tarleton Conservatory faculty and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O H Donaho of this city.
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Marion Lucille Donaho
Comanche
John Tarleton College
Donaho
Earl Gough
Tarleton Conservatory
O. H. Donaho
Judge L. E. Patterson of Goldthwaite Dies
Judge L E Patterson of Goldthwaite dies after funeral services held in the locality. A number of Comanche people attended the services on Thursday afternoon.
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L. E. Patterson
Goldthwaite
Gold
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Nelly Don
Don
Mother's Bay
Moss Rose Mall
Roberson
East Side Square
Williams
Ial
R. G. Dean
Pendergrass
Yoriaeyt
Bright O' Carly
Kot
Airmaid
Sinclair Opaline
Sinclair
S. B. Co
Sinclair Refining Co
U. S. Pat
W. C. House
Comanche, Texas
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