Double Tragedy Enacted At Progtor Home
A grim scene emerged near Proctor as Zen Barry and his wife were found shot to death in the barn at Zen Barry’s father E S Barry home. An inquest ruled self inflicted death by Barry after shooting his wife but the sheriff disputed that. The couple, aged about 46 and 32, had married only months earlier and Miss May Howell, a Proctor teacher, was their wife. A letter found in Barry’s accounting book was not disclosed. The pistol was borrowed from a brother in law two weeks prior as he planned a trip to west Texas.
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Zen Barry
Justice of the Peace
Jesse Purvis
Proctor
Barry
Gilbreath
Tom F. Reese
Zem Barry
May Howell
Mont Howell
Mr. Barry
West Texas
Relatives of Comancheanco Visit Newfoundland
Mr and Mrs A Gayle Waldrop of Colorado plan a mid June visit to relatives in Newfoundland. Waldrop is a nephew of Mrs Will Roberson of Comanche. The Dallas News item notes the Waldrops are from Boulder Colorado and well known in Dallas society.
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A. Gayle Waldrop
Colorado
Dallas
Newfoundland
Dallas News
Waldrop
Will Roberson
Comanche
Boulder
Colo
Oil Test Mile and Half From Comanche Spudded In
An oil test is to be spudded in a mile and a half from Comanche on the C. V. Bryson tract by June 5. C. O. Chapin of San Antonio and associates will drill, with P. L. Burks of Comanche as contractor. The site lies on a hill near the Sidney road. leases total about 1500 acres. The rig will be a Star semi-deep test to 1400 feet, with possible deeper drilling if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
C. V. Bryson
C. O. Chapin
San Antonio and Associates
P. L. Burks
Sidney Road
Chapin
San Antonio
Bryson
Dora Greene
Farmer
Burks
Tarleton Band Here Wednesday
John Tarleton Military Band performed in Comanche on Wednesday afternoon before an appreciative audience. The group arrived at noon with Director Hannenwell and sponsors Miss Marjory Neblett and Miss Hennegan, and were hosted at Bob & Roy's Cafe by the Comanche American Legion Band the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tarleton
Comanche
Hannenwell
Marjory Neblett
Hennegan
Bob & Roy’s Cafe
Comanche American Legion
Chamber of Commerce and
Lions Club
Next Monday Lions Club Ladies Night Luncheon
Next Monday evening the Lions Club hosts Ladies Night at the Ridgeway hotel with two honorary guests. Little Miss Virginia Hall of Elm Grove, state declamation winner, and C. M. Caraway Jr. of Comyn, Fort Worth Fat Stock champion, will participate with a reading and a talk on winning a prize with baby beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Virginia Hall
Elm Grove
Austin
C. M. Caraway, Jr
Comyn
Fort Worth
Ridgeway Hotel
Dallas to Sail for St Johns Newfoundland June 16
In Dallas, the Waldrops plan to sail from New York to St Johns Newfoundland on June 16. Mr Waldrop former head of S M U journalism and now with Colorado University journalism. Mrs Waldrop known as artist G Meux. They are 3504 Drexel Drive residents. They will visit relatives Mr and Mrs Arthur Mews in Newfoundland. Miss Dollie Paine of De Leon has visited Comanche friends this week.
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Dallas
New York
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Waldrop
University of Colorado
Arthur Mews
Memorial Day Graves Decorated at Oakwood Cemetery
The graves of all soldiers in Oakwood Cemetery will be decorated Sunday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. J B Alborn commander Rector Cunningham Post American Legion invites all Legion members and citizens to participate in the Memorial Day observance.
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Oakwood Cemetery
J. B. Alborn
Cunningham Post
American Legion
Local Banks to Close at 3 p.m in Summer Months
Comanche banks will close at 3 p m during the summer months starting June 1. Because Memorial Day is a legal holiday next Monday May 30, banks will be closed that day.
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Comanche
Two Arrests For Breaking Into Box Cars In Comanche
Two young men Robert E. Barry eighteen and J L Millican twenty one were arrested Sunday night for breaking into freight cars on the Frisco and Cotton Belt tracks in Comanche. Eight cars had been broken into with no goods taken though some contents cut. Barry posted bond and was released. Millican posted bond after an examining trial but was briefly jailed until Thursday evening. Penalty on conviction ranges two to ten years in the penitentiary.
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Robert E. Barry
J. L. Millican
Frisco
Cot
Barry
Milligan
Justice of the Peace
J. P. Graham
Sherriff FE. C. Gilbert
W. A. Pate
Cotton Belt
J. A. Richter
Comanche
Lady Geologist Rebecca Masterson Visits Comanche County
Miss Rebecca Masterson of Galveston, a noted geologist and one of Texas' few women in the field, visited Comanche Monday. She toured Beattie Duster and Sipe Springs areas and did geological work during 1918 19 20.
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Rebecca Masterson
Galveston
Texas
Comanche
Masterson
Beattie, Duster and
Sipe Springs
Cotton Belt Officer Detects Violations in Comanche
Government reports that on May 18 a theft from a car on the Cotton Belt led to the dispatch of a special Cotton Belt officer to Comanche where the offenses were found. Further violations were cited in connection with the case.
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Comanche
Creamer Sunday Concert by Comanche American Legion Band
As announced last week a concert will be given by the Comanche American Legion Band at Creamer Sunday at 3 p m. A large crowd is expected from that and adjoining communities. Also it is expected that many will drive out from Comanche and more distant communities. Everybody invited.
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Comanche American Legion
Creamer
Comanche
Comanche Legion Band Plans Expanded Community Concerts
The Comanche American Legion Band announced plans for a series of community concerts inviting Mercer's Gap Hasse and Creamer to host. A concert is set for Creamer next Sunday at 3 PM with more dates to be arranged. Director A J Campbell invites other communities to submit dates or special meeting arrangements to fit the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche American Legion
Mercer’s Gap
Hasse
Creamer
A. J. Campbell
Stag Creek Cemetery Association Meeting Planned
The annual meeting of the Stag Creek Cemetery Association will be held Sunday May 30. The program remains unchanged and attendees are invited to bring well filled baskets and spend the day, announced by J G Hood to the Chief.
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Stag Creek Cemetery Association
J G. Hood
Barber J T Butler of Gustine Found Dead in Shop
J T Butler of Gustine was found dead in his barber shop Tuesday morning around nine by a passerby. A cup containing carbolic acid lay beside him and two letters were found on his body, one to his wife and another to inform friends.
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J. T. Butler
Gustine
Texas
Evergreen Graveyard
Mr. Butler
Ingram
Mr. Ingram
Miss Berta Butler
Arkansas
Pioneers Reunion Committee Meets In Comanche County
The Comanche County Old Settlers and Soldiers Association met May 22 at J B Russell’s office and postponed action on the annual reunion to June 5 1926. If public interest remains low the committee may abandon the association. 105 11 remains in bank.
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Comanche County Old Settlers
L and, Soldiers’ Association
J. B. Russell
First State Bank
L. B. Russell
Junior Band To Be Organized At Band Hall
A junior band will be organized at the band hall Tuesday June 1 at 8 P M. Director A J Campbell invites all boys who want to join the organization to be present. He says there is considerable interest and a fine group may enroll. Boys may see Mr Campbell before June 1 to discuss joining. The aim is to rebuild the old band and progress to the regular organization.
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A. J. Campbell
M. Campbell
Dallas man Tom Dudley visits Comanche this week
Tom Dudley of Dallas is visiting Comanche this week, according to local notices. He is staying for a short visit with residents and plans to visit area landmarks during his stay.
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Tom Dudley
Dallas
Comanche
Ladies Auxiliary to Meet for Decoration Day Plans
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet at the Presbyterian church at 3 p.m. Friday to discuss the Decoration Day program scheduled for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’Auxiliary of the American Legion
Presbyterian Church
Cats Pelicans tie in Boll Wrevs league confrontation
The Cats and Pelicans, Nos. 1 and 2 in the Boll Wrevs League, played a 7 to 7 tie yesterday afternoon. A good crowd witnessed the stalemate and the rising popularity of the league.
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Cats and Pelicans
Boll ‘Wrevs
Webb from Dallas Visits This Week
A brief mention notes Webb from Dallas visited this week. The snippet records a local sighting or visit without additional context or details.
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Progtor Home
Tarleton
Lions
Dollie Paine
de Leon
Court House
The
Campbell
Millican
Sheriff’s Office
Penitentairy
England
Algeria
Buck Jones
Peter the Great (Dog
Comanche County
Gongert Creamer
Stag Creek Cemetery
J.T. Butler
Bustine
Tom Butler
Pioneers’ Reunion Committee
Cats-Pelicans
Astie
Uy Webb
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