Tarleton conservatory earns thousands in radio concert letters
Charles W. Froh reports over 2000 letters of appreciation from a dozen states for the John Tarleton College radio concert. Fire prevention teaching starts in public schools to help cut insurance rates. Local obituaries note the death of district clerk Charlie Shepard in Dallas. Rising Star gridiron falls 10 to 0 to Gorman.
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Henville
The
Empire
Charles W. Froh
John Tarleton College Conservatory of Music
John Tarleton College
Reverend Josephus Lee Reelected at Gonzales Convention
Reverend Josephus Lee returned from the West Texas Methodist convention in Gonzales and was reelected to lead the Goldthwaite church for another year, pleasing many Mills county friends.
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The
Eagle
Josephus Lee
West Texas
Methodist Church
Gonzales
Burdette earns honors in grain judging contests
Robert Burdette of Goldthwaite placed third in the state grain judging contest at the Dallas Fair after winning a trip in the Dallas Fair contest. He previously won first in the county grain judging contest and was high point man in the Llano district contest last November.
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the Enterprise
Robert Burdette
Dallas
Goldthwaite
Robert
Llano
Gallagher boy seriously hurt in street accident
Mike Gallagher Jr. a 12 year old son of Mrs. M D Gallagher was seriously hurt last Sunday afternoon after falling from a car driven by C C Baxter according to the Progress report.
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The
Progress
Mike Gallagher, Jr
M. D. Gallagher
C. C. Baxter
County Attorney Sam Russell enters district attorney race
In De Leon last Friday witnesses included Mr. and Mrs. Burk Yeager W F Bennett and John Roberts at the De Leon Comanche high school football game Yeager served as an official Oscar Gustafson of the Texas game fish and oyster commission visited Stephenville to discuss county game enforcement with state warden J R Britton Gustafson based in Stamford reports the county shows generally fair enforcement with no serious violations observed
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Tribune
Sam Russell
Burk Yeager
W. F. Bennett
John Roberts
de Leon
Mr. Gustafson
Stamford
Lightning Strikes Tree Nearby Neighbor During Shower
Heard Randall escaped serious injury after a lightning bolt struck a tree he stood under. Albert Durham was briefly shocked as the bolt split in midair. In cotton news, Hico yard receipts push past 4000 bales amid rain stoppages and rising prices around 31 cents. A poultry show is planned for December 13 and 14 with committees to be announced next week.
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News-Review
Randall
Albert Durham
Hico
Nathan Thomas Visits Co manche and Rev Gage Returns
Nathan Thomas conducted business in Cochamie this week and Rev W H Gage returned Saturday, reporting routine engagements and local movement.
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the Tribune
Nathan Thomas
Comanche
W. H. Gage
Sheriff transfers inmate to Comanche prison
Sheriff L. F. Marshall of Comanche transported W. W. Wilman to the Comanche prison last Monday. Wilman was convicted in district court of complicity in the murder of Jack McCurdy and sentenced to sixty five years. The case will be appealed to higher courts.
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Hamilton
Herald-Record
L. F. Marshall
Comanche
District Court
Jack McCurdy
Comanche County
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Rapid Pain Relief
Rubbed into the skin for rheumatism neuralgia contracted muscles sprains or lameness Ballard's Snow Liniment goes through the flesh to the bone easing pain and removing the cause It is a powerful pain relief Three sizes 30¢ 60¢ and 1 20 Sold by S P Smith.
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Ballard
S. P. Smith
Comanche County News Short Notices and Local Movements
Mrs. R H Hastings moves to Rising Star near her parents with plans to live in Taylor county next year. Families of W D Ripley and George Ripley enjoyed a reunion in Comanche with the Forehands and a fine dinner. Mrs. Foster and Vera Couch visited Dallas and attended the fair. Foster plans to move to Comanche and share a house with Beene sisters to be near school. Local visits include Mrs. Willian and Killian, with weather delaying northern telephones. Peanuts and cotton resumes after rain. De Leon fair attended. Rev. Gibson from San Angelo visited two weeks. Worms warning with White's Cream Vermifuge sold by S P Smith.
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R. H. Hastings
Taylor Coun
Ww. D
George Ripley
Comanche
Sam
of Brady
O. G. Cottrell
Ony Beaty
Cliff Flanagan
de Leon
Fellowship Notes and Local Talks From Cotton Grove Area
A small Sunday school gathering amid bad weather. Residents attended the fair over the weekend. Dave Tinney and Charlie Hicks stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Godfrey at Cotton Grove. Mattie Eleanor Tinney and Elberta Hicks visited Mrs. Bynum near Comanche. School resumes Monday November 12 with Miss Williams as teacher. Henry Boldebuck lodged in Comanche. Lillie Cornelius Grigsby is ill but expected to improve. John Gray traveled to Priddy to begin teaching there.
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Dave Tinney
Charlie Hicks
Ben Godfrey
Cotton Grove
Mattie
Eleanor Tinney
Elberta Hicks
Bynum
Comanche
Miss Williams
Henry Boldebuck
Lillie Cornelius Grigsby
Arbor Springs Opens School Under New Principal
In Arbor Springs a new school year began Monday with Miss Wagner as principal and Miss Dennie as assistant. A prayer meeting drew a good crowd at A. L. Cottrell’s home Sunday. Local visits include Miss Inez Gressett of Suez visiting Isabelle Gressett, and Mr. and Mrs. Williams with son P. J. at Henry Stevens’s Beattie home. Arnold Cottrell returned from the west after a visit there. Elger Gressett and Sherman Cottrell are mentioned among locals. An ad promotes Herbine for bowel relief at 60 cents, sold by 8S. P. Smith.
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Fort Worth
Dallas
Terrell
J. W. Robinson
C. T. McDonald
Amarillo
Eastern Star Order
W. H. Creamer
W. A. Mercer
Ross Grace
Creamer
Luther
Gustine
Waco
Cotton Palace
M. Boiles
Guy Bumgarner
Wilson, Okla
J. H. Huff
Comanche
Huff
M. E. Church
South
Brownwood
M. K. Little
Bro. Little
Barcus
Miss Wagner
Miss Dennie
A. L. Cottrell
Inez Gressett
Suez
Isabelle Gressett
Farm for sale through J Ro Eanes and Company
Small farm listing notes buyers available via J Ro Eanes & Co. They report potential buyers for three or four properties.
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Ro Eanes & Co
Notice to Bidders for Road Tractors in Comanche County
Commissioners Court of Comanche County Texas will receive bids at Comanche on December 10 1928 for the purchase of one or more road tractors. County Judge J Reese signs the notice.
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Comanche
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Comanche County
Fo J. Reese
Tex
Cemetery Working at Board Church Cemetery
On November 17 a cemetery working will take place at Board Church cemetery. All are invited to attend and help. Dinner on the ground. by J. D. Pannell.
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Board Church Cemetery
J. D. Pannell
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Empire Man
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Pottsville
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Deucedent
J. M. Adams
George L. Martin
George
Charlie Shepard
Mr. Shepard
J. J. Bennett
Dufffan
Bennett
Shepard
Rising Star
Gorman
Mullin
Dublin
Stephenville
Cora Robie
Pikeville
Cardus
Arbor Springs
P. Smith
Bes
JU Wieas
ATA
Wrigley
Tigat
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