Questions on the righteous and the ungodly in gospel obedience
A preacher argues on 2 Thessalonians 1 and 1 Peter 4 17 18 that people are grouped as the righteous ungodly and sinners. He emphasizes obedience to the gospel baptism as a command but not the sole act and warns that willful neglect of assembly leads to judgment. He urges repentance and steadfastness in gospel living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Taul
Hell
Paul
Peter
Jesus Christ
Heaven
Windsor Couple Visited Comanche with Dr Gray
Mr and Mrs J B Windsor of Ollywood California spent the weekend in Comanche with Dr Mrs A J Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Windsor
Ollywood, California
Comanche
A. J. Gray
Couple from Cisco Visit Mrs Delia Black for Weekend
Mr and Mrs Joe Black of Cisco spent the weekend at Comanche with Mrs Delia Black, the wife’s mother, renewing family ties and enjoying time together in the Texas town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Joe Black
Cisco
Comanche
aDelia Black
Reminiscences of Memphis Townsfolk and Early Officials
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Memphis area businesses including the Luptons bankruptcy, early storefronts like John D. Stephens law office, the Odd Fellows Hall site, a glass front store once John Deane's, and various livery stables. Names of county officers, judges, and local professionals appear, including Hall, Bonner, Carroll, Williamson, Wilson, Browne, and Stephens, with references to schools and mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luptons
W. M. Carroll
John D. Stephens
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Stone & James
First National Bank
Holcomes Brothers
Ellis & Riley
J. W. Welch
J. W. Greene
Hall
Jim Bonner
M. W. Carroll
Charles E. Williamson
Frank Wilson
Milton Browne
Adams, Lindsey & Hart
Lowry
A. J. Pilgram
T. L. Hutchison
E. L. Shropshire
J. P. Hutchison
John D.D. Stephens
J. R. Fleming
Comanche as It Looked 55 Years Ago in 1876
L. B. Russell recalls a Tuesday night arrival in Comanche on October 10 1876 after a Waco to Gatesville to Hamilton route. He details a bustling street row with box stores druggists and hardware firms from Brightman to D. L. Gooch and Campbell Mizell, plus a two story brick block later known for the Roar Den and related businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Waco
Gatesville
Atkinson Hotel
Prather
W. P. Cook
Hamilton
James J. Franklin
Brightman
Redding & Turner
Eliott & Wright
General Merchandise
A. L. Hamilton
Sam Fossett
Windy” Wilson
Isham Smith
William Barnes
D. M. Clower & Son
Henry Martin
H. R. Martin & Co
Capt
Jack Wright
Higginbotham
Ocr
Dickson & Green
John D. Stephens & Co
Fields & Hill
John D. Stephens
Browne
J. M. McCrary
Shellworth
Bob Stanton
J. H. Vedder
Vernon & Green
George Vernon
Byron Green
Canan
J. F. Tate & Son
Campbell & Mizell
D. L. Gooch
Roara
Local Marriages Births and Deeds in Texas Areas
Marriages recorded include H Carlisle and Ida Mae Hawley of Gustine on May 1 with Rev. Preston Broxton officiating, and Roy Watkins of Brownwood with Elizabeth Morton on May 2 by Rev. J M Cooper. Births note Patsy Ann Couch on May 6 and Dorris Nell Franks on April 19. Interment for Patsy Ann at Albin Cemetery. Deeds recorded involve transfers to First State Bank of Comanche and Lamkin, plus land tracts in Henry Wilcox and John Clark surveys for consideration sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Carlisle
Gustine
Ida Mae Hawley
Preston Broxton
Roy Watkins
Brownwood
Elizabeth Morton
J. M. Cooper
E. Hart
Gorman
Opal Brownlee
Dublin
James W. Turner
Leona Turner
Comanche
M. T. Tidwell
Alexander
Jessie Roberson
Clairette
James S. Couch
Patsy Ann Couch
Henry&. Franks
DeLeon
Dorris Nell
Jeanhs
Patsy Ann
Albin Cemetery
Fred Tl. Cooper
First State
Moore
T. J. Moore
Bonner
Spelling Champion Sylvia Diedeck Wins Chicago Contest
Forty thousand Chicago school children entered a spelling bee won by Sylvia Diedeck. The prize is a trip to Washington. Mrs. R. L. Ratliff and family of Dallas spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr. and Mrs. Will Dupuy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Diedeck
Chicago
Washington
R. L. Ratliff
Children of
Dallas
Comanche
Will Dupuy
Mrs. M. A. Barnes Buried Wednesday in Comanche County
Mrs. M A Barnes longtime Comanche County resident died May 26 at her home near Comanche after months of illness. Funeral services were held at her residence with Rev Gordon Barrett and Rev N N Carter officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. She was born Martha Ada Millner in Shiloh Louisiana on August 15 1854 and married William Barnes in 1875. Surviving children include Robert Starnes Abilene Frank Barnes California Jesse Barnes Rotan Palmer Barnes Brownwood Mrs Kate Spence Brownwood Walter Barnes Gallup NM Albert and Dewey Barnes Comanche. Also 25 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Siblings listed are Mrs J W McNeill Ada OK Mrs C F Henry Mullen Mrs Kitty Sneed Vernon and J R G Millner Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Carpenter
Martha Ada Millner
Shiloh
Texas
Comanche County
William Barnes
May Pulliam
Ellie
Robert Starnes
Abilene
Frank Barnes
California
Jesse Barnes
Rotan
Palmer Barnes
Brownwood
Kate Spence
Walter Barnes
Gallup
New Mexico
Albert
Dewey Barnes
Comanche
J. W. McNeill
Ada
Okla
C. F. Henry
C. F. Henry, Mullen
Kitty Sneed
Jesse and Pitt Millner
Vernon
J. R. G. Millner
Dallas
Strawberries Prove Profitable for Local Growers
Local growers in Comanche show increasing strawberry activity this spring. Mrs. G. P. Stewart reports an eighth acre yielding about 30 crates at an average $2.00, totaling around $480 per acre, with irrigation limited. Dillard sold 90 crates this season at roughly $2.75 average, aiming for 40 more crates to reach $3500 gross. he emphasizes water access. Other residents including Mrs. Hicks and Gaston Elms report home plantings and good fruiting, while Alex Roberson planted 2000 everbearing vines, expecting a full crop next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
G. P. Stewart
Dublin Street
Stewart
Dillard
S. J. Hicks
Elms
Alex Roberson
De Leon Comanche Marriage Births and Property Deals
Court House News notes a May 20 wedding in Comanche of W Blanton and Sarah Vaughn Parkman with Rev E M Daily officiating. It lists marriage licenses and births in Comanche including Irene Reeder and Kenneth Mabry, Stella Mae Stewart. Recorded deeds involve land transfers among Harvey Morton McKeehan Ruth McNatt Crow Huddleston Mull Langseth Langseth and others. Brownwood visitors attended the funeral of Mrs M A Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Blanton
DeLeon
Sarah Vaughn Parkman
Comanche
E. M. Daily
C. S. Anderson
Archie Hicks
W. A. Morgan
Beattie
Ava Huskey
Frank Reeder
Irene
M. L. Phillips
Kenneth Mabry
T. W. Chancelor
Wright Addition
J. D. Crow
FE. C. Huddleston
Custer
J. W. Lee
W. L. Lee
S. L. Mull
Miss Josephine McCulley Visits Miss Clarice Jones
Brownwood social notes state Miss Josephine McCulley visits Miss Clarice Jones for a cordial afternoon gathering at the latter’s home in Brownwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine McCulley
Brownwood
Clarice Jones
Army Worm Damage in Comanche County Report
R. R. Reppert of the A. & M. Extension Service studied army worm damage in Comanche County crops oats wheat and barley. He advised early field checks and bran mash bait with bran water syrup and arsenic for control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Reppert
A. & M. Extension Service
Comanche
Sidney Star Route Family Pass Drawn At Ritz Event
R T Stephens CG D Statum and Mrs A M Steele will receive a family pass to the Ritz at a Wednesday event, the Star Route column notes. The snippet confirms names and prize type but cuts off on the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
R. T. Stephens
A. Mi Steele
The
Ritz
BERT BLACKS SNAPPY CAFR AT SOUTH SIDE SQUARE
An unusual readable notice describes a food service corner at South Side Square offering quick meals and fresh options. The fragment hints at a cafe or food stand with a focus on fast satisfying dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Black
South Side Square
Comanche Family Pass Winners Take Rit Invite
J. R. Waldrop C. B. Williams Wil Young and A. P. Kallina will receive a family pass to the Rit on Sunday afternoon May 31st in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. R. Waldrop
C. B. Williams
Wil Young
A. P. Kallina
Rit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church OF Christ
Clarence Bryant
Marines
Uncle Sam
Peggy Perkins
Kansas
Billy Bruno, Jr
Brooklyn, N. Y
Boy Scout
Bobbie West
England
Boy Scouts
Memphis
L. B. Russell
Court House News
M. A. Barnes
Dudley Tire Co
Gail
Tom
Eltos
Chevrolet CO
Hugh L. Stewart
Douglass Coulson
Sam Morris
Messrs
J. L. Broadus
Travick
J.T. Knox
Teague
Jas. Ming
Joe Shelton
Fred McCulley
Wm. Hood
Lula Pearson
Henry Wilson
Dr. Love
D. T. Jackson
Scott
Minnie Duggans
R. Robertson
J. A. Deen
Francis Creole
Irene Griffin
Melva Bourland
Graim
Dewey Wi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!