Chamber of Commerce Sets Plan For Comanche Development
A chamber of commerce board meeting forms a committee to assist the O O F visitors and pursue land and civic projects. They aim to land a home for Comanche, improve sidewalks, lighting, and irrigation, and foster industry and farming growth with a big get together on November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Burke
Paris
All Adams
J. P. Hoff
Mer
Lao T. O. O. F
Comanche
Sutphin
Ober of Commerce
Thanksgiving closing by local merchants
Local businesses announce a Thanksgiving close all day Thursday November 28. Merchants include Higginbotham Bros Co Neely Harris Cunningham Co W H Rowland H L Ardis M G Carter Mercantile Co The Wm Reese Co Hamilton Drug Co and many others. Special cash discounts offered on windmills tans piping and related items. Neely Harris Cunningham Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Neely- Harris-Cunningham Co
W. H. Rowland
H. L. Ardis
M G. Carter Mercantile Co
Wm. Reese Co
Hamilton Drug Co
J. R Gillie
W. M. Stuart & Son
Farmers Union Clearing House
R. M. Dodiey
J. W. Scurry
F. Williams
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Advt
Neely-Harris Cunningham Co
Comanche Study Club Delivers Texas Themed Session
The Comanche Study Club met with Mrs R W H Hamilton on Thursday November 7 for an instructive lesson on Our Lone Star State. Mrs Wm Reese led a program including Roll Call Who's Who in Texas Galveston Dallas San Antonio Club Paper Texas Revolution Mrs T J Williams Paper Story of Adams Mrs T R Helmsley Song Grand Old State of Texas Quartet Critics Report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. H. Hamilton
Lone Star State
Wm. Reese
Texas
Galveston
Dallas
San Antonio
T. J. Williams
Adams
T. R. Helmsley
State of
Neely Harris Cunningham Co Contest Entries and Votes
Local contest notes list buggy entries and voters for a November Monday event. Names include Kanes ws Allen Cunningham John Beaty Burley McCollum Laurence Lenford T A Norwood A O Brannon Co Blake Hco S H Lewis Mrs M J Franklin Henry Vider LEB Fielder W Garner Mrs J M Magnus Mrs L F Gleaton Geo Morton W A Bowman Wesley Couch Arthur Lake harness and saddle repairs mentioned. Christmas goods advertised by a five and nineteen cent store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Cunningham
John Beaty
Burley McCollum
Erros
Laurence Lenford
T. A.norwood
L. F Gleaton
Geo. Morton
A Bowman
T White
Will Waddle
GC. Boland
Wesley Couch
A. Spencer
Arthur Lake
Frisco passenger train wreck near Harbin. no injuries reported
The Frisco passenger train due at 4 o clock this morning turned turtle near Harbin. The engine baggage car and one passenger coach were in the ditch, but no injuries were reported.
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Harbin
New County Officers Ducted to Office
Newly elected county officials have been taking the oath of office this week. Sheriff Jack Cunningham and several others, including Mary Smith county clerk and W. D. Carroll district clerk, are to be sworn in before week’s end. Holdovers include County Treasurer Jakie W. Burks and School Superintendent W. D. Jenkins. Sheriff Jackson and wife are moving to a Blanket Road farm to take up farming and stock raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cunningham
Mary Smith
W. D. Carroll
W. H. McMillan
Merton L. Harris
J. F. Palmer
Morgan Hall
A. C. Cathey
Forest Boyd
J. Patton
J. W. Wyatt
Jakie W. Burk
Jenkins
Jackson
Blanket R. F. D. No. 3
C W B M Program Covers Immigrant Topics
Tuesday December 3 program lists topics on aiding foreign neighbors within our gates. Speakers include Mrs Holloway Mrs Hogan Miss Mae Hall and Mrs Tate with papers on Jezebel the Chinese and the mission to alien races. Meeting 3 to 4 PM with Mrs Chas Ory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Change of Train Schedule Rumor Reaches Comanche Co
Rumor spreads that Frisco may alter its train times soon allowing earlier paper purchases in the day, a change welcomed by local residents though confirmation has not yet been obtained. Advertising note promotes Studebaker antiamobites models with a new 95 and 35, claiming advanced auto features and self starter from Unning & Bell, agents for Comanche County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Unning & Bell
Comanche Co
Candidates Seek U S Marshal Post in Northern Texas
Deputy Sheriff Joe Miller ex deputy sheriff O F Bright and ex sheriff Tom Smith all seek appointment as U S Marshal for the Northern District of Texas Each claims strong endorsements for the post and lists support from backers in their bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miller
O. O. Brightman
Tom Smith
U. S. Marshall
Texas
Gustine Home Destroyed by Fire near Gustine
The home of G. A. Fonnell, two miles west of Gustine, was destroyed by fire about 9 o'clock Monday night. Originating in the kitchen floor, the blaze grew rapidly as Mr. Fonnell closed doors and found a light flashing from the back. Total loss estimated at 3500 dollars with 200 dollars insured. Mr. and Mrs. Tunnel had long residence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Fonnell
Gustine
Rs. Fonnell
Tunnel
Sneed Trial On For Murder Charge In Fort Worth
The case of J Beal Sneed charged with the murder of A G Boyce Sr in Fort Worth was called Monday and the court is currently attempting to secure a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Beal Sneed
A.G. Boyce Sr
Ft. Worth
William Rugh's heroic sacrifice at Gary Indiana reported
In Gary Indiana Billy Rugh died while trying to save Miss Ethel Smith. He gave his leg skin graft to her burn wounds. Miss Smith collapsed when told of his death and is critically ill with pneumonia. An adjacent ad notes a folding bed sale and trade offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Rugh
Gary
Ind
Ethel Smith
Miss Smith
Market Report from Neely Harris-Cunningham Co
Weekly market sheet listing prices for poultry butter eggs corn oats cotton seed barley hay and hides with per pound and per ton figures and notes of repairs plows harrows seeders offered for cash or credit by Neely Harris-Cunningham Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Advt
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Commercial Grain Company
Neely Harris-Cunningham
Retirement Note From County Attorney A G Lovejoy
A G Lovejoy retires as Co manche County Attorney, asserting loyalty to Texas and no serious misdeeds while thanking supporters. The notice reflects a farewell tone with personal reminiscences and references to public service. Additional items include birth announcements, professional ads, and local business notices from Gustine.
Postoffice Candidates Pursue Endorsements After Election
The public favors the National Democratic ticket and many seek office endorsements. Local postmastership contenders named include Joe Chilton D B Cunningham Jr Hugh Lacy Mrs Jensie Garrett Mrs Bowers J N Farmer M K Witt and others likely to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Catowell
Joe Chilton
D. B. Cunningham, Jr
Hugh Lacy
Jensie Garrett
Bowers
J. N. Farmer
M. K. Witt
Plan Seemingly Popular For Postmaster Elections
The piece notes interest in allowing communities to choose postmasters amid a Democratic administration. It cites Congressman Calaway and Senator Elect Sheppard supporting primaries and a double primary, with questions about legality and who would bear election costs.
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Texas
Calaway
Sheppard
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Local Couples
J J Blair and Miss Busie Carr. J C Pinson and Mrs Edith Cartwright. Henry Davidson and Miss Zelma Hardin. L C Garner and Mrs Annie Jones. Charley Cason and Miss Bertie Sleger received marriage licenses in the period notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Blair
Busie Carr
J. C. Pinson
Edith Cartwright
Henry Davidson
Zelma Hardin
L. C. Garner
Annie Jones
Charley Cason
Bertie Sleger
Farmer Seeks Appointment as Comanche Postmaster
Notice states J N Farmer intends to apply for the Comanche postmaster position at the proper time and asks friends to support the appointment. The notice closes with respectful signoff and initials Bt pd adv.
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Comanche
Bt. Pd. Adv
J. N. Farmer
Old Timers Visit, Longtime Paper Readers Highlighted
Among local visitors this week are T. M Renfro of Democrat M. V. Fleming of Comanche and J. E. Smith of Gué tine. Mr. Smith recalled receiving a sample Comanche Chief 41 years ago in Lewisville which inspired his move to Comanche and his continued readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M Renfro
Democrat
M. V. Fleming
Comanche
J. E. Smith
Guétine
Smith
Lewiswna
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Chamber of Commerce Will
O. O
Mittee
Pate
D. M. Herring
Deely
the Tailor
Cunningham & Burton
the Burks-Simmons Co
Cathey Bros
Ss. P. Smith, M. Coleman
Tate Bros
West & Drummond
S. A. Riley
R. Eastland
Kk. W. Harris
W. W. Kilpatrick
S. Advt
Comanche Study Club
Quartet. Critics Report
Poe
Kanes
Adot W. W. Kilpatrick
FE. H. Jones
Coeerereneenenn
Floyd Horner
P. C. Black
Sever
Rad
WTO
Geo. Hogan
W. R. Harris
Jud Mce
Tate
Chas. Ory
Auidates
HS Federal Office
Gustine Howe
Are
Jerome P. Kearby
Harnessoil
Market Report
Comanche County
Adv
A. G. Lovejoy
Tunnell Johnson
Charles Isham
Optician
Deestriet Skule
Tay
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