Permitted to Pair in Court House Notices
Oby Leonard and Miss Lillie Hogan, A. R. Swearingin and Miss Ora M. Horner, Charlie Garner and Miss Willa Mae Abbott, T. R. Sparkman and Miss Jessie Cartwright, Joe Poindexter and Miss Ira Mae Elms listed in court pairing notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oby Leonard
Lillie Hogan
A. R. Swearingin
Ora M. Horner
Charlie Garner
Willa Mae Abbott
T. R. Sparkman
Jessie Cartwright
Joe Poindexter
Ira Mae Elms
Local Births Reported in Small-Town Notices
Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Rhymes Sipe Springs a girl. J C Dykes Sipe Springs a boy. T L Clark Hasse a boy. J M Nelson Fleming a girl. Walter Creamer Gustine a boy. Geo A Fuqua Desdemonia a girl. T N Wall Gustine a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rhymes
Sipe Springs
J. C. Dykes
T. L. Clark
Hasse
J. M. Nelson
Fleming
Walter Creamer
Gustine
Geo. A. Fuqua
Desdemonia
T. N. Wall
Real Estate Transfers In Comanche County Listings
JF Sherill et ux transfer 456 acres of A Ybarbe survey to J T Cruch for 18000 dollars. R L Marshall et ux sell 84 12 acres E R Green survey to Chas Smith for 2500 dollars. J B Weems sells part of John Duncan No 1 Comanche to A G Lovejoy for 1300 dollars. W H Thadberg to F L Little part of section 3 H T B R Co for 100 dollars. A H Stevens et ax to Thos W Dunlap 80 acres Lampassas county three league school land survey for 1500 dollars. Moses George et ax to M G Carter part of block 1 Pavilion park addition Comanche for 4000 dollars. W W Tannehill et al to J C Tannehill part of John Duncan No 2 for 150 dollars. Sipe Springs Townsite Co to W P Capehart lots 7 8 and 9 in block 21 Sipe Springs for 10 dollars. Sipe Springs Townsite Co to S W Kenward lots 2 and 3 in block 19 Sipe Springs for 10 dollars. A M Jayetmar to Sipe Springs Townsite Co lots 5 and 6 in block 12 Sipe Springs for valuable consideration. Commissioners Court in Session notes Equalization Board hearings and notices for county assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JF. H. Sherill
J. T. Cruch
A. Ybarbe
R. L. Marshall
Chas. Smith
E. R. Green
J. B. Weems
A. G. Lovejoy
John Duncan
Comanche
W. H. Thadberg
F. L. Little
H. T
A. H. Stevens
Thos. W. Dunlap
Lampassas County
Three League
Moses George
M. G. Carter
Pavillion Park
W. W. Tannehill
J. C. Tannehill
District Court Completes Criminal Docket and Hears Civil Suits
The district court finished the criminal docket last week and works on civil and divorce cases this week with adjournment likely by Saturday. Read list shows Frank McCarty vs Bessie McCarty divorce granted and Katie Tate divorce granted. A McMillan vs Western Union Telegraph Co. damages suit verdict for plaintiff $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Frank McCarty
Bessie McCarty
C. R. Tate
Katie Tate
A. McMillan
Western Union Telegraph Co
Ferguson 10 Speaks Here Next Wednesday
James E. Ferguson of Temple, candidate for governor, will speak in Comanche on Wednesday May 27 at 2 30 pm and in De Leon at 8 pm. He arrives from Dublin May 26 and will be welcomed by a reception committee before district court room introduction by Mayor George Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer
James E. Ferguson
Temple
Comanche
DeLeon
Ferguson
Dublin
District Court Room
George Cunningham
Tom Ball
Brownwood
Hamilton
A. W. Walker
Ball
Craddock
Baylor University President Announces 1916 U S Senate Candidacy
Dr S P Brooks president of Baylor university announces he will run for United States Senate in 1916 when Senator Culberson’s term expires. The move signals a likely hard fought race with potential rivals including Governor Colquitt former Governor T M Campbell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor
U. S
Waco
Texas
S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
United States
A. Culberson
Brooks
Colquitt
T. M. Campbell
Kilpatrick Bride Welcomed After Oklahoma Wedding
Howard Kilpatrick wed Miss Teresa Woodruff at her parents home in Stillwell Oklahoma on Wednesday night the 20th. Kilpatrick plans to return to Comanche this weekend with his bride in tow and friends here extend a hearty welcome to the newly married couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kilpatrick
Stillwell
Okla
Teresa Woodruff
Comanche
Ball to Speak in Brownwood Governor Candidate Visit
Announcement states Hon Tom Ball prohibition candidate for governor will speak in Brownwood on the 26th inst. Excursion rates will be offered on all railroads for the event. It is believed many will travel from nearby to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Ball
Prohibition
Comanche
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
Mr and Mrs S H Elms express gratitude to friends for kindness shown during their daughter May Elms illness. They pray the Lord bless and save them all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Mrs. S. H. Elms
Pierce Draws Two Years In Prison For Murder
The Walter Pierce case ends with a two year penitentiary sentence for murder in the Dick McCoy killing during Cotton Belt rail line work near Gustine. Pierce, an ineffectual education, previously escaped jail and faced harsh public reaction amid debate over self defense and potential appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Walter Pierce
Dick McCoy
Gustine
Comanche
McCoy
Community Co Operation in Local Shopping
Community members in small towns are urged to favor local retailers to bolster growth and keep money circulating locally. Compare prices with distant sources before buying away from home and give local merchants the chance to serve you.
Election ruling may force school board vacancy
A May 2 election re elected Judge J H McMillan as county judge and school board member. An Attorney General ruling says one person cannot hold two offices simultaneously unless within constitutional exceptions, requiring a new school board trustee to be elected since McMillan cannot resign county judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McMillan
Attorney General’s Department
McMillan
Austin
Tex
Texan Bowden Named Assistant in Pennsylvania History
Witt Bowden of Rising Star now a University of Colorado student has been appointed assistant in history at the University of Pennsylvania. Bowden should graduate from Colorado in June and came to that institution two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texan
Witt Bowden
Rising Star
University of Colorado
University of Pennsylvania
Bowden
Colorado
Old Settlers Reunion Set for Comanche July Dates
The Comanche County Old Settlers Reunion Association executive committee voted to hold the Home Coming on Friday and Saturday July 3 and 4 for all settlers or former residents of Comanche County. Neo political speeches are barred and the event will emphasize reminiscences and fellowship. Details on the location will be announced later. President W D Jenkins Secretary-Treasurer L B Russell and committee members G A Cunningham I B Brown Sam Todd W F Elkins and T N Burton guide the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Old Settlers Reunion Association
W. D. Jenkins
L. B. Russell
G. A. Cunningham
I. B. Brown
Sam Todd
W. F. Elkins
T. N. Burton
Pierce’s Knife Attack Reply Reflects Self-Defense Claim
Pierce contends he acted to protect his life after McCoy struck first. He says he used a knife only after McCoy launched the initial assault, claiming self defense in the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett E. Palmer
Pierce
McCoy
Local Couple Weds in Sunday Ceremony Near Town
Charles Garner and Willa Mae Abbott were married Sunday at the bride’s sister Mrs. Julia Gibson’s home near town. The bride worked at the local telephone office and the groom is connected with the compress. The couple is well known and wished a long, happy life by many friends and the Chief Exponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Garner
Willa Mae Abbott
Julia Gibson
Special Train to Hamilton for May 29 Picnic
Arrangements are being made to run a special train to Hamilton next Friday May 29 leaving here about 6 or 7 am The Hamilton Wool Growers Picnic will be in progress and Hon James E Ferguson will speak there A special will also be run from Waco on the same day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Hamilton Wool Growers
James E. Ferguson
Waco
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Stork
Commissioners’ Court
E. A. Wiesendanger
McClelland
Piese
Strawn
Gib Callaway
52Nd Judicial District
Coryell, Hamilton and
Comanche Counties
Attorney General's Department
R. H. Buck
Associate Judge Court of Civil Appeals
Second Supreme Judicial District
OLD Settlers
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