Briscoe Convicted of Murder. 50-Year Sentence Given
Nath Briscoe was found guilty of murder in the June 27 incident against Jesse Burks and sentenced to fifty years in the penitentiary. The jury deliberated from 10 PM the previous night, and an application for a new trial has been filed. Prosecution was led by District Attorney Johnson with assistants Goodson Nabors and Smith Woodruff. defense by Callaway Callaway and A R Fidson.
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Nath Briscoe
Jesse Burks
Johnson
Goodson & Nabors
Smith & Woodruff
Briscoe
Callaway
Thanksgiving Thoughts From Comanche Leaders
Local figures urge unity and gratitude in 1919 Thanksgiving reflections. Mrs. George Hulsey calls for forgetting past differences to make Comanche an ideal hometown, while W B Holland and Mrs L M Cochran emphasize church unity, prosperity, and service. The East Side PTA lauds harmony and cooperation between parents and teachers as they plan seasonal programs through December.
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Comanche
East Side
Parent- Teachers’ Association
J. E. Chilton
C. R. M. Dudley
Holdings in 200 Tracts in Comanche County
The Russell Oil Company has secured 100 acres near the Perry well in the Duke field and is acquiring more acreage daily. It now holds about 15 000 acres of leases in Comanche County across 200 tracts with ten year leases and royalties by warranty deed. About eight million of the five cent shares have been sold, leaving about seventeen million to be disposed of to expand operations.
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Russell Oil Company
Perry
Duke Field
L. B. Russell, Jr
Mr. Russell
Comanche County
Pate Oil Well Advances With Night Drilling Progress
E L Hoffman of San Antonio, director of the E B Pate Oil Association, reported pleased with conditions at the Pate well in Comanche. An electric light plant and night crew enable continuous drilling, with Hoffman planning return soon to oversee completion and express optimism about local oil prospects.
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E. L. Hoffman
San Antonio
E. B. Pate Oil Association
Pate
Hoffman
Comanche
Confectionery Dept Ad Promotes Fresh Bulk Cakes and Nuts
An advertisement invites customers to try the confectionery department offering fresh bulk cakes candies and nuts slider and city delivery terms. It highlights variety and bulk options to attract shoppers seeking sweets and snacks.
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Confectionery Department
Slider
Genius Takers Wanted in Comanche County
Genius enumerators are needed in rural districts in Ballinger Texas. A. W. Sledge is in charge to send application blanks and instructions. Good pay and in cutting work.
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Comanche County
A. W. Sledge
Superor
Ballinger
Texas
Spiritual renewal message from a Methodist church
The text urges balance between material life and spiritual growth and invites readers to a church gathering next Thursday at 10 o'clock to hear teachings on social and patriotic virtues. It emphasizes thinking of neighbors and children and cultivating finer sensibilities.
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Methodist Church
Parents and teachers call for unity at meeting.
A dated call to mobilize parents and teachers for progress in children’s lives. The message cites thanksgiving and duty, urging attendance at a parent-teachers meeting set for 3:00 PM Friday, November 28th.
Domestic Science Class Shows Large Growth at Comanche High
Supt. J B Layne reports 60 girls enrolled in the domestic science department this year at Comanche High School. The rise signals expanding interest in home economics education within the district.
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Supt
J .B. Layne
Comanche High School
Schools Have Reason for Gratitude
Comanche Schools Superintendent J. B. Layne calls on students to reflect on Thanksgiving blessings. He urges gratitude for health, family support, and the school board’s work in maintaining facilities, emphasizing spiritual application and rejoicing in the school system’s benefits.
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J. B. Layne
Comanche
The World’s Most Wonderful Thanksgiving Tribute
A wartime Thanksgiving message praising the sacrifices of soldiers in Flanders Field. It calls readers to carry on the spirit of the dead, honoring immortal soldiers and offering thanks alongside the servicemen.
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Flanders
Thanksgiving Campaign Aims Across South Churches
A Baptist appeal explains Victory Week through December 7 urging all churches to hold sunrise services November 30 and collect funds for foreign and home missions Buckner Orphans Home and related causes. Subscriptions may be paid by cash or pledge with reports sent to W B Holland Comanche Texas.
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Buckner’s
Buckner
F. S. Groner
W. B. Holland
Comanche
Texas
Thanksgiving Day in Japan and its religious contrasts
Dr. C C Klingman recalls American Thanksgiving customs abroad noting Japan follows no Thanksgiving. He describes observations in Japanese schools and shrines, cites Chamberlin on Shinto festivals, and lists other November rites and December duties.
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Japan
Chamberlin
Inari
Kokaji
Thanksgiving Union Services Moved to Baptist Church
Union Thanksgiving services will be held in Comanche next Thursday at 10 o clock at the Baptist church replacing the Methodist location. The sermon will be preached by Dr. C C Klingman of the Central Christian church. Local businesses will remain closed all day in observance.
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Methodist Church
W. B. Holland
Central Christian Church
England
Japan
Baptist Church
Union
Comanche
The
C. C. Klingman
Notable Enrollment Jump in Department Leads
A notable increase over prior years reports enrollment rising from about 24 to 60 in the department.
Pecans Wanted Highest Market Price Paid
D M Herring advertises pecans sought with assurance of the highest market price paid.
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D. M. Herring
Box Supper At Mountain View After Thanksgiving
A box supper is planned at Mountain View on the first Saturday night after Thanksgiving to benefit the school. All the girls are invited to bring a box and the boys are invited to bring a box as well.
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Mountain View
Farley Luckie Promotes Community Fundraiser
The notice invites everyone to attend a local fundraiser organized by Farley Luckie with emphasis on ample funds available to support the cause.
New Methodist Pastor E L Lloyd Arrives in Commande
Rev E L Lloyd the new pastor of the Methodist church in Comanche will arrive Saturday afternoon and preach Sunday morning in the city church service expected to draw parishioners from surrounding areas.
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E. L. Lloyd
Methodist Church
Comanche
Comanche Home Co No 2 Drilling Reaches 2000 Feet
The Comanche Home Oil Company No 2 drilling at Lease No 2 has reached about 2000 feet, with production nearby from Shelley-Sankey No 1 and Mary Elizabeth. Local agent W E Hall notes steady progress in proven territory as Skelley-Sankey firm drills an offset.
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Comanche Home Oil Company No. 2
W. E. Hall
Shelley-Sankey
Mary Elizabeth
Comanche Home Oil Co
A. C. Brown
Skelley-Sankey
See me before selling your pecans
A short note quotes D. M. Herring urging readers to consult him prior to selling pecans, suggesting local guidance or advisory services.
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D. M. Herring
Presbyterian Sabbath Services and City Welcoming Night
Sunday schedule lists Sabbath School at 9 45 a m and Morning Service at 11 am with Rev J A Black delivering the sermon. A night service will unite all churches to welcome Comanche the new pastors of the city.
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Presbyterian Church
J. A. Black
Comanche
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George Hulsey
Parent-Teachers Association
Ing
L. M. Cochran
Study Club
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Wimbise & CO
Jeases Royalties
Christ Jesus
Farley Luckie
NEW Methodist
Comanche Home CO. No. 2
Brookfield
Thomas & Moody Meat Market
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