Sidney News Social Roundup and Rural Notices
Mr Robert Eaton of near Blanket visited Sunday evening. Health of the community is good for the first time since Christmas. Dir and Mrs E L Jones made a business trip to Comanche Saturday. Bro Bryant will preach at the Christian church Sunday. Graveyard work at Cox graveyard Saturday May 30. Mr and Mrs F M Graham of Maingum visited her parents J W Kellett last week. Miss Ethel Kellett will spend a few days with them. Children’s day Sunday was well attended. Nugent and Fred Payne of near Blanket visited relatives Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Payne of Victoria Texas visiting relatives. Miss Toonie McCarty of Elm Grove visited Saturday night and Sunday. Large crowd at cemetery work Saturday May 23. Mr Emory Lusk and Miss Oia Newnan of Sweetwater Texas were married last week in Sweetwater. Best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eaton
Near Blanket
E. IL. Jones
Comanche
Bro. Bryant
Christian Church
Cox Grave Yard
F. M. Graham
Maingum
J. W. Kellett
Graham
Ethel Kellett
Nugent
Fred Payne
John Payne
Victoria
Texas
Toonie McCarty
Elm Grove
Emory Lusk
Sidney
Oia Newnan
Sweet- Water
Sweetwater
Homer Hillen
Ola Hillens
Emma Redwine
T. E. Wilson
Otto Garrison
Brinson Place
J. N. Redwine
Hass Bagley
Pendergrass
Earl
R. L. Pendergrass
Fal Oleeta Hillens
Lidah Franklin
Rock Church
Jim Ayers
Mabel Arnold
Brown County
Jeff Holland
Weather, farming, and local activities report from Creamer
A heavy rain fell overnight threatening crops if it continues for months. Farmers plowed before the showers, amid wet conditions. Creamer boys beat Gustine 2 to 1 in a ball game. Lena Northcutt and Bertena Jackson visited Comanche. Walter Pannell and Will Fulcher note favorable weather for 42 players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noor
Creamer
Lena Northcutt
Bertena Jackson
Comanche
Walter Pannell
Will Fulcher
Community Notes From Comanche Area
Elm Grove visits with Virgil Haynes family while Gustine relatives return home. Comanche residents conduct local business. Cottonwood resident J D Vernon attends services. George C Hamilton canvasses for County Treasurer. Fifth Sunday singing at Bibb invites all to stay for dinner. Stark transacts business in Sipe Springs. Denny family visits relatives in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Evans
Elms Grove
Virgil Haynes
Lee Drennan
Gustine
Homer Atchinson
Commanche
J. D. Vernon
Cottonwood
George C. Hamilton
Comanche
Bibb
Robert Stark
Sipe Springs
E. E. Denny
Waggett News Weather and Social Notes
Local notes report another rain day and rising weeds as residents fall behind on chores. Visits include Halanton Gaines and Bob McKelzie from Edna Hill and Graham Chappel couples. Several attendees joined Saturday and Sunday events at Proctor Hasse and Graham Chappel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halanton Gaines
Edna Hill
Bob McKelzie
Graham Chappel
R. L. Graham
Cecil Moore
Bessie Rambo
Hasse
Willie Birch
Eargle Rambo
Proctor
Miss Dora
Graham Chappel residents attend Sunday singing
Proctor Monday was marked by social activity as Blan Ewing and Clemens Luker of Graham Chappel attended a Sunday evening singing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
A. Blan Ewing
Clemens Luker
Graham Chappel
Pleasant Valley News Week In Brief From Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley notes describe visits to Sidney and Comanche, Children’s Day crowds, dances, and local social events. Family illnesses and recoveries are reported, plus a fatal shooting incident in Brown County with few details. Community health remains generally good and residents anticipate local events and singing gatherings.
Oak Valley News Community Gatherings and Visits
The Oak Valley community reports farm crews busy in fields after heavy rains. Harmony residents Geo Berrack and family visited relatives here. J T Howell and wife shared time with relatives on Sweetwater. Cora Thompson visited the Moody sisters. Olene and Ethel Robertson stayed in Comanche midweek. A singing at W A Cades attracted many, with various local visits and mountain trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Berrack
Harmony
J. T. Howell
Sweetwater
Cora Thompson
Moody
Olene
Ethel Robertson
Comanche
W. A
Carl
Roy Johnson
Willie Roe
Willie Holland
Marcus Taylor
Sidney
Sunshine Returns to Rucker Amid Local Gatherings and Obituary
After a week of cloud and rain, sunshine returns as residents note better farm progress in light grass growth. Visitors include L A Short and daughter Mamie Reed in Ranger, and R L Day returning from a Southern Baptist convention. Mrs. Melvin Singleton dies in Dallas after two operations, with burial in De Leon. she leaves a husband and three children and was a Liberty Missionary Baptist member. A double burial occurred at De Leon cemetery for Singleton and Clyde Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Short
Mamie Reed
Ranger
Carrie Wallace
R. L. Day
Southern Baptist Convention
M. L. Pittman
J. B. McNeely
L. A. Bennett
Gorman
Melvin Singleton
Dallas
de Leon
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church
Duble
DeLeon Cemetery
Clyde Graham
Rainy Weather Dominates Hale County Update
A rainy spell continues with seven days of rain in Hale County and crops late. Mrs. Pierce Burns remains on the sick list but improves. R F Carter notes a letter from C V Bryson at Plainview stating Hale County has gone wet by a large majority. Crops suffer delays while optimism remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Burns
R. F. Carter
C. V. Bryson
Plainview
Hale County
Comanche County
Gustine Notes on Local Businesses and Incidents
Uncle Tom Harrison gains interest in Gustine Mercantile Co and joins its management. EF M. Adcock becomes sole owner of Duke Drugstore and leaves mercantile holdings. A five year old boy suffers a heart wound from an open knife but is expected to recover. Mack Matthews’ horse shot with a .22 in his pasture. motive unknown. A A Kelley buys 25 Jersey heifers in Fort Worth for R H Kelley. Gustine trustees hire Mary Odell and Leah Allen as teachers. superintendent and principal roles deferred. G H Hodge scouts oil and gas prospects near Gustine with Hamilton County interest. future inspection planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
T. P. Harrison
Uncle Tom
Gustine Mercantile Co
EF. B. (Boyd) Adcock
Duke Drugstore
Adcock
Luther Allen
Morris
Mack Matthews
Matthews
A.A. Kelley
Fort Worth
R. H. Kelley
Mary Odell
Leah Allen
Gustine
Col
G. H. Hodge
Hamilton
Hodge
Hamilton County
Kidney trouble ad urges Foley's Pills for relief
Readers are urged that dull feeling and swollen hands and feet signal kidney trouble. The ad claims Foley's Kidney Pills are tonic and strengthening, restoring kidneys to normal action, and promotes purchasing from Wm. Reese Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Obituary of Mrs. J. B. Nance Born in Whitfield County Ga
Mrs. J. B. Nance born December 26 1857 in Whitfield county Georgia died May 5 1914 at her home eight miles east of Comanche aged 57 years four months and nine days She married J B Nance in 1876 then Miss Nannie Hicks and had eleven children nine of whom survive with her husband The narrative notes a move with her husband in 1882 and continues beyond the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Nance
Whitfield County
Comanche
Nannie Hicks
Harmony Missionary Baptist Church Mourns Beloved Member
Obituary note from Harmony Missionary Baptist Church expressing sorrow over the death of a lifelong member who lived in Comanche County Texas since girlhood. She joined Tilton Georgia church at 16, led a devout life, and influenced many with faith, prayers, and scripture. Committee offers deepest sympathy to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
Missionary Baptist Church
Tilton
Jesus
Harmony Missionary Baptist Church
Heavenly Father
Paul
Comanche County Farm Facts and a Child’s Tragic Sketch
The county lists 4372 farms with 3286 mortgaged or tenant operated and 1086 owned outright. It notes 16500 dependents, 2425 tenants, share renting, and one Black farmer. A memorial sketches Stewart Graham of Mangum aged 1 year 8 months 1 day who died May 19, laid to rest in Pendergrass cemetery. comforting words from Brother Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden
Humanity
Paradise
Little Stewart Graham
F. M
Claudie (Kellett) Graham
Mangum
Texas
Little Stewart
Comanche
Sidney
Pendergrass
Brother Bryant
Salt Mountain
Stewart
Papa
County Land Values Reported In Million-Dollar Figures
The document notes total county land value at 17.154 million dollars and states the average farm is worth 3924 dollars, highlighting regional property assessments and typical farm valuations.
Students to Outline Summer Makeup Work at High School
Seventh grade and high school students may report to the high school next Monday at 3 PM to outline summer makeup work. The notice explains how to arrange any needed assignments.
Day and Hour Reminder from R F Holloway
R F Holloway reminds readers of the scheduled day and hour for an event or appointment. The note emphasizes punctual arrival and adherence to the stated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Holloway
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Healing
In the medical field no remedy heals flesh damage faster than Ballard's Snow Liniment for cuts wounds sprains burns scalds and rheumatism Its remarkable healing and penetrating power is highlighted Prices 25 50 and 1.00 per bottle Sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Paris Smith
Oil executives tour town report progress on Well No 2
Judge W W Kirk president of Comanche Oil and Gas Co of Sipe Springs Ben Anthony director of the same organization and Jack Pippin driller of Brownwood were in town last Thursday on business Kirk said Well No 2 is down about 600 feet and work will restart soon. It has been shown gas exists in the area and he is confident oil will be secured if the well reaches the proper depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kirk
Comanche Oil & Gas Co
Sipe Springs
Ben Anthony
Sweetwater
Jack Pippin
Brownwood
Kirk
Change of Business Move to New Location
Singer Sewing Machine Office S. d. Miles announces a move from the Lee Campbell building to the first door west of the Wetzel barber shop on the north side square. The notice invites customers to visit and make the new place their headquarters while offering sewing machines from $1.00, phonographs from $10.00, and phonograph records from 20 cents and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Campbell
Wetzel
North Side Square
Singer Sewing Machine Office
S. d. Miles Sewing Machines
Rooms For Rent Arranged For Light Housekeeping
Two blocks of square feet offered by Mrs J B Burton for rooms with light housekeeping or as regular board. Free from clutter and conveniently located for easy access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Burton
A Stubborn Cough Persists and Risks Health
A stubborn cough in spring is risky to health. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as healing raw inflamed throat and bronchial surfaces, strengthening weak spots and stopping tearing coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Reese Drug Co
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Pleasant Valley News
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