Grand Jury Report from Comanche County Texas 1922
The Grand Jury for October Term 1922 reports 62 indictments 12 felonies and 50 misdemeanors after 14 days of sessions and 184 witnesses. They found the jail well kept and prisoners properly cared for and warn merchants selling extracts for beverage use to stop. if not, indictments will follow. Foreman MO Wyatt signs off with thanks to Sheriff and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R.mcclellan
Joe H. Bidson
Ghent Sanderford
MO. W. Wyatt
Grand Jury
October Vital Statistics Report Includes Births and Marriages
The October vital statistics list records from Comanche and nearby towns. Names of newborns include Deloras and Dianne with parental details, while multiple couples celebrate births in Sipe Springs De Leon and Carlton. Marriages listed feature Beaty Lindsey, Green Bishop, Boyd Rogers, and several other pairs in local unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Beaty
Dona Lindsey
Luther McNutt
Willie Newby
Silas M. Green
Cressie Bishop
Vernon Boyd
Golda Rogers
Roy Jones
Ina McKinney
M. B. Anderson
Mattie
Opening Autumn Pageant Delayed By Weather Draws Thousands
Thousands witnessed the De Leon autumn show parade delayed to Thursday by muddy conditions and threatening weather. Columbia on a white horse led the line from the south side school, with Higginbotham Bros. winning best float and De Leon Free Press second for a child rider atop greenery and butterflies. Judges praised the overall parade, especially the school division displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Side
de Leon
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Free Press
Mayfield leading Peddy by vast margin in Texas senate race
Final tabulations from 11 counties show Earle B. Mayfield with 112,818 more votes than George Peddy for U S Senate. Governor Neff leads W H Atwell by 161,523 as 243,367 votes counted with many counties not yet reporting. Purina chicken feed advertised by Norrid & Prater Produce Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle B. Mayfield
George Peddy
United States
Texas Election Bureau
Counies
Mayfield
Neff
W. H. Atwell
Peddy
Awell
Purina
Norrid & Prater Produce Co
Senatorial race reported in Comanche county
In Comanche county the vote favored George Peddy over Mayfield for the U S Senate with three boxes counted. The piece praises Democrats who supported Peddy and opposed the Ku Klux organization. Mercer Gap shows Callaway and the Chief editor voting 37 to 0 for Peddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Mayfield
Peddy
George Peddy
Ku Klux Organization
Mercer Gap
Oscar Callaway
Comanche
Hasse
Soda Springs
Dingler
Gustine
Sinergy
Lamkin
Macksville
Hazel Dell
Wilson
Proctor
Comyn
de Leon
Downing
Duster
Sipe Springs
Shrum
Bibbee
District Court Cases Tried Since November 3
A compact list of district court verdicts and judgments since November 3. Paul Hume v Kelley verdict for defendant. State v Colley verdict. Hassle v Nance verdict for plaintiff. Shockmorgan v Harris verdict for defendant. Bairms v Callaway verdict for defendant. Citizen's Bank of Dublin v Reed verdict for plaintiff. Ora Crain Administratrix v Shaff Receiver judgment by agreement in favor of plaintiff for 9000 dollars. J H Jackson v Daniels verdict for plaintiff. Annie Daniels v Daniels divorce granted. J E Lindquist v Continental Securities verdict for plaintiff. Shear Co v Stewart et al judgment for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hume
A. A. Kelley
the State
J. G. Colley
Hassle
Nance
Shockmorgan
Harris
Bairms
Callaway
Citizen’s Bank of Dublin
Reed
Ora
Crain
C. B. Shaff
J. H. Jackson
O. H. Daniels
Annie Daniels
J. E. Lindquist
Continental Securities Co
Shear Co
Special session of Congress slated for November 20
President Harding will call a special session of the Sixty seventh Congress to meet in Washington on November 20. The call and agenda, announced from the White House, emphasize the ship subsidy bill as the key item, with several 1922 23 24 appropriation bills expected to be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Sixty-seventh Congress
White House
Star Telegram
My Gift Shop Opens in Gilliam Building Dec 9
Louise Burks announces the opening of My Gift Shop in the Gilliam Building on December 9. The note provides a simple soft launch detail and location for shoppers seeking gift items.
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Gilliam Bldg
Louise Burks
Reds Ready for Saturday Showdown With Comanche Indians
Coach Woodward’s High School Reds prepare for a clash with the Comanche Indians after Taylor injures a knee in last week’s Richland Springs fracas. Four to five players worry about warmth in rough weather while uniforms were burned in a gym fire Sunday.
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Woodward
Reds
Comanche Indians
Taylor
Richland Springs
Brownwood Bulletin
Gift Shop Opens with Early Bird Display Offers
Come early and pick from a display of gifts available at the Gift Shop, while supplies last. The offer invites shoppers to arrive soon to secure preferred items.
Latin Club Presents New Hospital Theme Event
In Chapel Thursday the Latin Club staged a hospital corps theme with a mock surgery led by Judge Burton and lectures by Drs Hoff Howell Haggard Ball. Members dressed as nurses. Mrs. Hunter is praised for organizing the original affair and a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Burton
Hoff
Howell
Haggard
Ball
Y. Z
Jay
Smoot
Aub
Misses Moffet
Tannehill
Dixon MacLanahan
Boiles
Harris
Pettit
Pinson
Death of James Gregg Brutsche in Dallas
M. V. Fleming received word of the death Sunday night from meningitis of his great grandson James Gregg Brutsche aged nineteen months in Dallas. He was the youngest son of Mrs. Harry Brutsche formerly Miss Coralie Green daughter of the late John F. Green, longtime Comanche resident. The family and friends here extend heartfelt sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Fleming
James Gregg Brutsche
Dallas
Harry Brutsche
Coralie Green
John F. Green
Comanche
Gift Shop Displays Foot Stools and Cedar Chests
Foot stools cedar chests and children's chairs are showcased at the Gift Shop, inviting shoppers to browse the decorative and practical items on display.
Newberry May Quit After Townsend Defeat
Detroit Nov 8 Senator Newberry signaled possible resignation after Townsend Republican defeated his candidate. He would not decide until returns from the state and other areas are in and after conferring with friends about the implications beyond Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Fruman N. Newberry
Charles FE. Townsend
Newberry
Senate
The Truth Will Make You Free Sermon Reflection
A religious reflection cites Jesus message that abiding in his word frees believers. It argues the freedom refers to release from envy jealousy and hate rather than political or social bondage.
Mayfield Wins Comanche County Amid Primary Pledge
Comanche County favored Mayfield by roughly 147 votes as three precincts remained uncounted. The editorial notes the result reflects lingering primary commitments rather than widespread Ku Klux influence and suggests an open race could favor anti Klansman George Peddy on character and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Mayfield
George Peddy
Armistice Day Observed With Comanche Events Saturday
In response to Mayor Eanes, Comanche businesses will close from 2 PM on Saturday November 11 to honor the 1918 World War I armistice. The day features a football game between Comanche and Brownwood and a Pioneer Comanche show by the American Legion, running 5 PM to midnight. The 1949 show drew large crowds and is expected to attract at least double attendance this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eanes
Comanche
Brownwood
American Legion
Harding to Lay Wreath on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President Harding plans an Armistice Day observance in Washington by visiting Arlington Cemetery on November 11. He will be accompanied by Secretary Denby and Secretary Weeks to lay a wreath in the tomb of the unknown soldier as announced at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
National Capital
Arlington Cemetery
Gift Shop Opens After December 9 Invitation
Readers are invited to visit the gift shop which will be open following December 9. The notice emphasizes an open invitation for shoppers to explore available items and browse the new hours.
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Everbody
Trades Draw Largest Crowd in Years at Comanche Store
Monday, November 6, the Comanche Public Store hosted a vast trading day with horses, mules, wood, and produce exchanged or sold. A medicine show drew crowds, while wives shopped for fall canning and grading, as residents weighed values and contemplated economic tensions shaping the county.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Agriculture exhibits crown best in Fair history at De Leon
The De Leon Free Press reports the agriculture department at the fair is larger and better than ever. Judging by T. B. Woods of A and M College, cash prizes were awarded to community and individual farm exhibits, with four communities Concern New Hope Ebenezer and Comyn winning prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
North Ward School
John D. Harvey
J. F. Reese
Comanche
Wilton Allen
A. P. Ford
State Banking Department
de Leon Free Press
Department of Agriculture
T. B. Woods
A. & M. College
New Hope
Ebenezer
Comyn
Free Press
Comanche Aces to Face Brownwood in Big City Grid Clash
Comanche high school football travels to meet Brownwood High on Saturday November 11 at 8 p m. Brownwood is touted as the toughest opponent Comanche has faced this season and the game promises a strong showdown on the local gridiron.
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Comanche Be
Rownwood High
Comanche Ais
Brownwood High School
Brownwood
Comanche
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Sidney
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TH. H. Peevy
W. E. Duggan
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Clay Barker
Abby
Willie McNutt
Ella Wagner
Claude FB. Pate
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W. Nichols
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R. FE. Seay
Anna Belle Mills
Dave Finkelstine
Finkelstine
de Leon Compress
E. E. Akers Drygoods Store
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James Gregg
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Jesus
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Bro. Klingman
Central Christian Church
Tome
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