District Court Docket Reaches Verdicts and Schedules
The district court took up both criminal and civil dockets this week. In criminal cases, Reche Carville was found not guilty of burglary, while Dalton Hays received a five year suspended sentence. Civilly, Edward Treasure’s appeal from county court was heard, a probate dispute over a brother and sister’s contested will was tried, Oscar Calloway versus Hoe Chrestman was settled and dismissed at plaintiff costs, and further cases against L Wallace Wagner Magness and Allen were set for November 6 18 and 19 with a special venue of 72 hours ordered.
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State of Texas
Reche Carville
Dalton Hays
Edward Treasure
Oscar Calloway
Hoe Chrestman
L. Wallace
Wagner
Magness
J) Allen
Aunt Mary Chrestman Dead in Comanche County
Mary E. Pace Chrestman born December 1842 in Horsehead Arkansas lived with J G Chrestman in Grand Saline Texas marrying Sept 30. They had six children who died in infancy one daughter eight and a son Joe. The family moved across Johnson Grayson Coryell Hamilton counties before settling in Comanche in 1876. She aided soldiers and Needy, nursed invalids, laundered, sewed quilts, and cared for kin and orphans. A Methodist and old school Presbyterian, she was a peaceable charitable neighbor who kept animals during hard winters and shared kindness until her death on Sunday November 1 1925.
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Sipe Springs
Mary E. Pace
Horsehead
Arkansas
J. G. Chrestman
Grand Saline
Texas
Joe
Johnson
Grayson
Coryell
Hamilton
Comanche
Husad
Tex
Ther Anglin
Comanche Firms Close All Day for Armistice Day Event
Nearly all Comanche businesses signed an agreement to stay closed on Armistice Day November 11. A 9:30 a.m. patriotic program will be held at the high school auditorium and the Brownwood at Comanche football game is set for 3:30 p.m. at the local field.
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Comanche
Brownwood
Memorial Tributes Honor Beloved Local Matriarch
The obituary recalls a long life filled with care for family and neighbors. Survivors include her son Jos and three foster children Rosa Morgan Dick Morris and Jim Bell. A brother John Pace of Belle California and sister Aunt Texas Pace of Sipe Springs mourn her passing. A large crowd attended the cemetery showing deep community esteem.
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Jos
Rosa Morgan
Dick Morris
Jim Bell
John Pace
Belle
California
Texas Pace
Sipe Springs
Death of R. E. Clayton
Russell Everet Clayton born Pennsboro West Virginia December 11 1891 died Vernon Texas October 26 1925. He married Vera Appleton Breckenridge April 10 1924. Joined Baptist church at eleven and lived a consistent life. Fell ill Thursday night with throat illness and died Monday. Burial in Sipe Springs cemetery Wednesday with Rev Milam Brownwood officiating. Survived by his young wife a son from a former marriage and aged parents in West Virginia.
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R. E. Clayton
Sipe Springs
Russell Everet Clayton
Pennsboro
West Va
Vernon, Texas
Vera Appleton
Olliver Jones
Breckenridge
Baptist Church
Milam
Brownwood
West Virginia
CARD OF THANKS FOR DEATH OF FATHER
The Warren families express gratitude to friends for help and kindness during their time of loss following the death of their father. May God bless all who offered support.
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T. E. Warren
J. G. Warren
Wednesday morning service program at a church
The service opens with an invocation by Rev. B F Hearn and includes songs by the audience and a Glee Club, readings, music by the American Legion Band, and a day speaker. Rev Noel P Wilkinson gives Respect for the Flag followed by the Star Spangled Banner, with Benediction by Rev H B Thompson. The public is invited.
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B. F. Hearn
America
Glee Club
American Legion Band
Noel P. Wilkinson
H. B. Thomp
Boyd and Campbell to Exchange Pulpits Next Sunday
Rev J C Boyd will speak at De Leon Sunday night to promote the new Baptist church building. In Boyd's absence Dr C M Campbell pastor of De Leon will speak at the local Baptist church, and is urged by the people to attend.
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Boyd
Campbell
J. C. Boyd
de Leon
New Baptist
C. M. Campbell
Baptist Church
Dr. Campbell
Church invites to sermons by Elder Lamberth
The Church of Christ invites all to hear Elder Lamberth preach next Saturday night and Sunday morning at 11 o clock and Sunday evening at 7 30. The elders extend a cordial invitation to attend.
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Lamberth
Week lineup at local theater with film stars
Week now features Thomas Meighan in Old Home Week and Easops Fables Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday shows Bebe Daniels in Wild, Wild Susan plus a Felix Cartoon. Thursday presents Corrinne Griffith in Single Wives News Pictures. Friday offers Tell Me Why and House of Flickers comedy. Saturday stars Harry Carey in Texas Trail and Lupino Lane in a comedy.
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Thomas Meighan
Easops
Bebe Daniels
Susan” “Felix
Corrinne Griffith
Single Wives
Harry Carey
Lupino Lane
Farmers Buy Fruit Trees For Comanche Grapevine Push
Farmers in Comanche show strong interest in the fruit industry with orders for about 4 500 peach trees 1 050 grapes and 250 plum trees placed by named residents and others whose names were not available. A total around 20 000 trees and at least that many grapes and blackberries may be ordered before the season ends. Lions Club members are urged to submit orders promptly.
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Comanche
S P. Smith
T. C. Rose
J. J. Prichard
R. R. Smith
R. L. Carnes
W.S. Beene
J. H. Kemp
M. W. Helena
S. T. Hilliard
Hilton Burks
Danials
H. W. Scott
W. J. Fritts
J. B. Layne
G. S. McDaniel
D. E. Nabors
C. W. Kemp
S. T. Vineyard
J. W. Robinson
C. B. Williams
E. M. Eanes
Chas. Cuthbertson
W. P. Robertson
Lions Club
P. T. A. Set Meeting for Thursday at West Ward School
The P. T. A. will meet next Thursday afternoon November 12 at the West Ward school building. A program is planned and a large attendance is urged to support the school’s upbuilding efforts.
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West Ward
Central Christian Church notes call for Sunday attendance
The Central Christian Church urges all members to attend Sunday School and evening services. The Ladies Aid donated a large bow of tea-cakes to Juliette Fowler Orphans Home. The Women's Missionary Society meets Monday at 3 pm at Mrs. T. R. Helmsley's home, led by Mrs. George Hulsey. Pastor Ben F Hearn invites visitors to worship.
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Ladies Aid
Juliette Fowler
Women’s Missionary Society
T. R. Helmsley
George Hulsey
Ben F Hearn
Tax Collector Notices Local Tax Days Schedule
Notice to taxpayers lists collection days in Proctor Wilson Lamkin and Gustine from November 10 to November 13. Tax collector Mrs J W Reese asks residents to attend at the most convenient location to avoid season rush.
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Proctor
Clubbing a Husband staged by The Study Club
Members of The Study Club prepare a comedy play to be performed next Tuesday night November 10. The cast features a mix of servants society women and suffragettes with a style show by local merchants and clever specialties. Proceeds support the High School Library and book purchases for the High School affiliation. Reserved seats on sale at Paris Smith's Friday.
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Paris Smith
First Baptist Church Invites You to Sunday Services
The bulletin notes many Comanche residents belong to Baptist churches elsewhere and that 83 of 100 locals do not attend church or Sunday school. It records 13 accessions during revival and urges members to attend, with biblical quotes and pastoral sign-off by J. C. Boyd.
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Comanche
The
First Baptist Church
J. C. Boyd
Quotations on Authors From a Playful Exchange
A brief exchange links memories of author names. The conversation notes confusion over Walter Scott and Dickens with a playful reference by Cornell Widow.
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Joe
Scott
Dickens
Lone Star Cotton Selected for Comanche County Planting
At the Comanche County Farm Bureau Cotton Association meeting Lone Star was chosen as the preferred variety. About 40 farmers backed a plan to plant 3 to 5 thousand acres next year, with gins allocated to process the Lone Star. Texas Farm Bureau will sell 72,000 bushels of certified Lone Star seed at cost, offering substantial savings and an opportunity to improve yields in Comanche county.
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Farm Bureau
Comanche County Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Lone ‘Star
Love Star
Comanche
Lone Star
Comanche County
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas
Williams Couple Celebrate 49th Wedding Anniversary
The 49th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams was celebrated at their Comanche home last Sunday. The Chief delays a fuller notice of the pleasant affair until next week.
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J. H. Williams
Comanche
Graveyard Work Day Set for November 11
The Board Church cemetery will hold a working day on November 11. Volunteers are asked to come early and bring dinners. Committee member J. D. Pannell urges community participation.
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Board Church
J. D. Pannell
Meeting of Brother and Sister Here After 68 Years
Mrs. M. H. Gaddy of Cedar Hill North Carolina visits her son Jim Gaddy and family with her niece Mrs. J. H. Lewis. Her brother J. M. Tyson of Breckinridge Texas also visits, reuniting with his sister after sixty eight years since he left North Carolina in 1855. Tyson, a pioneer once in Rising Star, recalls hardships and Civil War ruin before rebuilding. Now ninety three and seventy eight respectively, the siblings cherish a long awaited family reunion.
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M. H. Gaddy
Cedar Hill
North Carolina
Jim Gaddy
J. H. Lewis
Gaddy
J.m.tyson
Breckinridge
Lewis
Mr. Tyson
Mrs. Gaddy
Texas
Tyson
Rising Star
Hardy Pioneer
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Church OF Christ
Central Christian Church Notes
Baptist Church News Notes
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