County Correspondence Highlights Local Visits and School Opening
Mrs Wes Richey spent the day with Mrs A E Stephens. Mr and Mrs Will McKelvie stayed with the Pearces at Hasse. Dora Stephens visited Mr and Mrs Willie Starkie in Hasse. Boges and Gaines shopped in Comanche. Mamie King of Comanche visited Mrs Gaines. The new school building will be completed this week and school will begin Monday. Boss Stephens is picking cotton for T J McKelvie this week. Starkie and Luker family guests spent Sunday together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Richey
A. E. Stephens
Will McKelvie
Ward Pearce
Hasse
Dora Stephens
Willie Starkie
W. W. Boges
A. F. Gaines
Comanche
Mamie King
Comanche T
A . Gaines
Boss Stephens
T. J. McKelvie
J. J. Starkie
Harrigon Luker
Copperas Prairie and Gap News Highlights
The freeze killed vegetation across the area. Jobe Rasberry escaped injury after a shirt sleeve snag on a Gap gun line shaft and held a post to stay alive until free. Local moves include Morgan Livingston planning to move on J. R. Bryson place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Prairie
Gap
Jobe Rasberry
Morgan Livingston
Downing
J. R. Bryson
J. D. Bonner
John Bottler
Comanche
G. L. White
J. P. Jones
J. M. Vancleave
Will Works
Near Blanket
Pacola Roberts
Sidney
Jewel
Lonnie Reece
Walter Roberts
Stag Creek
Mrs
Mac Nelson
Oak Grove
Local residents mix visits and new school year notes
Sidney News reports W. P. Payne from near Blanket visiting locally. Ruby Bartlett from near Comanche visits David Boyd. School begins with 103 enrollment. Miss Marvel M. Carson travels from Comanche and Miss Jennie Hutchison from Sipe Springs joins. Mrs. Jim Henderson of DeLeon visits Bryant family. Lorina Westbrook promotes music class. Mr. and Mrs. Codie Donaho welcome a baby. Mary Bryant wed Herbert C. Muston of Carbon. ceremony by Rev. Jim Henderson. Couple to visit Gorman Abilene and Baptist convention before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Payne
Near Blanket
Ruby Bartlett
Comanche
David Boyd
Jim Henderson
DeLeon
W. L. Bryant
Jennie Hutchison
Sipe Springs
West of
Temple
Gill
Carbon
Governor Colquitt seeks input on special session
Austin Texas November 17 Governor Colquitt asks Thirty Fourth Legislature members whether the attorney general can convene and if they favor a special session to cut cotton acreage by fifty percent and to create a central reserve bank for state banks. He plans to call a session if enough back him. he will not reconvene the Thirty third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Colquitt
Thirty Fourth Legislature
Central Reserve Bank
State Bank and Trust Companies
Federal Reserve Bank
Snow Liniment Promises Fast Relief for Neuralgia
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a powerful remedy for neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet. Claims relief by rubbing into the pain area with prices 25 50 and 1.00 per bottle and lists Paris Smith as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Paris Smith
Burks Simmons Co Sells Second Hand Sewing Machines
Dollar range from $1.50 to $10.00 advertised for second hand sewing machines of all makes. The Burks-Simmons Co. promises splendid work and perfect satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks-Simmons Co
The
Notice to Trespassers and Farm Advertisements
Notice to trespassers prohibits hunting on the Gleaton farm owned by Mrs L Gleaton. Also promotes support for the Lyceum and library benefits. The Farmers Gin offers the highest market price for lint cotton.
Comanche Milling Co Seeks One Thousand Bushels of Corn
Comanche Milling Co calls for one thousand bushels of good white milling corn. They offer to shuck shell and grind on short notice. The mill operated every Saturday. contact E. W. Harris at the office behind The Comanche National Bank to sell corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Milling Co
E. W. Harris
Comanche National Bank
Fine three year old stallion for trade for mules or mares
Three year old stallion described as one of the county’s best all purpose horses. Gentle to work and ride and offered for trade for mules or mares that are broke to work. See John Eanes Fleming or J R Eanes for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eanes
Fleming
J. R. Eanes
No hunting ban issued by Mrs Barnes in town and ranch
Mrs M A Barnes states no hunting allowed in town or on the ranch and denies any permission to others. The note is dated October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L
Gleaton
M. A. Barnes
Reward Offered for Cattle Molestation Near Comanche
A $25 reward is posted by T. I. Collins for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone found molesting cattle or trespassing on feed pens near Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
T. I. Collins
Tate Bros Big Sale for Bargain Groceries
Tate Bros announces a district wide sale offering groceries at bargain prices. shoppers can expect reduced staples and weekly specials across all departments during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Bros
Notice to trespassers on Bryson land for hunting and more
Landowner J. H. Bryson and sons Jim and V. Bryson warn all trespassers on their land against hunting fishing trapping timber gathering pecans or damaging property. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, with special notice to those using bird dogs. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H., Jim and
V. Bryson
Grove's Tonic Card Old Standard General Tonic
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system priced at 50 cents.
Quarterly Report of County Treasurer Burka Comanche County Texas
The document records a quarterly financial report by Jokkie W Burka County Treasurer for Comanche County Texas covering August 1914 to November 1914. It details balances, receipts and disbursements for Road and Bridge and Permanent School Funds, commissions on amounts received and paid, transfers to other funds, and ends with affirmations from county officials that the report is correct though overdraft of 74.08 dollars noted at county depository.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jokkie W. Burka
Comanche County
Texas
Peedipte
Tures
Comanche Nat. Bank
J. H. McMillan
W. T. Dobbs
W. J. Patton
John W. Wyatt
G. H. Loudermilk
Jakkie W. Burks
Commission On Eee
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General County Fund
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Court House
Ceesee
Ds Bawaee Peeree
General County
Comanches Fire Alarm Prank Leaves Fireboys Disappointed
A string of false alarms reveals the townsfolk misjudging smoke and flames. Firefighters respond each time only to find harmless causes like an overfilled stove or a switched whistle. Citizens and electricians face embarrassment as practical jokes drain morale.
Cascarets Claim All Day Relief for Stomach and Bowels
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly remedy that cleanses the stomach and liver, removes undigested food and foul gases, and keeps bowels regular. It promises quick morning results and appeals to adults and children with a pleasant taste and no griping.
Russia Enacts Instant Prohibition Across Empire
The Russian government seals all liquor venues on mobilization day and bans intoxicants nationwide. No vodka or other drinks are sold, and soldiers are denied alcohol with severe punishment for violations. Prior to the edict Russia consumed about one million dollars of vodka annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Former Mexican Ambassador Indicted in Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson former American ambassador to Mexico is named among indictments by the Military Court of Instruction in Huerta’s coup. Huerta war minister Aurelio Blanquet and ex-minister Francisco de la Barra are charged. Wilson, recalled last year, was accused of aiding Huerta’s grip on power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
Military Court of Instruction
Huerta
Aurelio Blanquet
Francisco de la Barra
Paris
Wilson
Madero
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Offer With Free Plaster
An old ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for severe lung soreness and includes a free Her Rick's Red Pepper Porous Plaster with every bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Our Honor Roll Names List from Local School
A partial honor roll includes J. M. Guthrie T. A. Huggins Tom Cunningham W. J. Oxford and several others such as Mrs. J. L. McGuire Mrs. Ruth Cunningham J. F. Grissom T. M. Rutherford Skinner J. H. Harris Jim Payne H. M. Henson H. P. Kay J. Lee E. Denny and G. W. White along with E. Cantrell C. L. Parker and Dr. G. W. Helmsley B. B. Helmsley J. L. Cox and R. H. Bassett among listed students and staff surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Guthrie
T. A. Huggins
Tom Cunningham
W. J. Oxford
W. H. Lane
J. L. McGuire
Ruth Cunningham
J. F. Grissom
T. M. Rutherford
Skinner
J. H. Harris
Jim Payne
H. M. Henson
H. P. Kay
J. Lee
E. E. Denny
G. W. Whitehead
E. Cantrell
E. H. Rauhut
Regulate the Bowels with Herbine Regulation Remedy
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a bowel regulator improving digestion and liver and stomach function, boosting strength and buoyancy. The price is 50 cents and the product is sold by a local merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Buy A Machine Advertisement Blends Price Range
An advertisement promises machines for sale with a price range from $1.50 to $10.00 and invites readers to call for details. The brief copy emphasizes direct contact to learn more about available units.
For Rent Three Dwellings In City Blocks
Three dwellings are for rent. One behind Marion Wilkerson’s home at J. E. Long residence site has five rooms halls and bath. A second four room unit in front of J. P. Hoff’s house includes bath. The third is the Baptist parsonage where Mr Anthony resides with possession given December 1 by G H Goodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Long
Marion Wilkerson
J. P. Hoff
Mr. Anthony
G. H. Goodson
Tate Bros Store Announces Big Sale
Tate Bros Store launches a big sale with discount pricing across departments. Shoppers can save on clothing, home goods, and electronics while supplies last.
How To Give Quinine To Children
Ferriline is an improved tasteless quinine syrup marketed for children and adults who cannot tolerate ordinary quinine. It is gentle on the stomach, does not cause nausea or nervousness, and does not induce head ringing. The 2 ounce original package, labelled Febriline, costs 25 cents.
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Baggett News
Sidney News
Ackd
Lyceum
Grove
Pauper Fund
Balaneda
Comache First State Bank
State of Texas
Durin
Fireboys
Zelah Pate
Majestic
la Boheme
Marble Hall
Peu d’Ameour
Lohr
F. Liszt
Hessleberg Faust Madame Butterfly
Il Trovatore
Cowan Lang Bond
Tosti Puccini
Fort Worth
K. P. Ladies
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
VIA
Memphis
ST. Louis
Pullman
Dallas
Waco
Texarkana
Cotton Belt Ticket Agent
Gus Hoover
T. H. Lawrence
A. G
P. A. Tyler
Neer
John F. Lehane
G.F
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