District Court 10 Opens with Grand and Petit Jurors Listed
The district court draws grand and petit jurors for the term starting the first Monday in November. Names cover multiple towns including Gustine, Comanche, De Leon, Proctor, Sipe Springs, Sidney, and rts. Five sections list jurors by name and route, reflecting a broad regional panel for upcoming sessions.
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District Court
Grand Jury
J. Osborne
Gustine
H. L. Stewart
Comanche
Will Hawkins
Bob Allen
Will Huddleston
Custer
H. H. Durham
T. H. Jackson
Sipe Springs
R. L. Lane
W. J. Holleman
de Leon
H. B. Holderedge
J. M. Strickland
Will Miller
Proctor
J. F
Sadler
C.R. Middleton
W. R. Kelley
R. Il. McKimmey
Geo. Gleaton
de Swearengin
G., H. Gilder
A. P. Fleming
W. Il. Wooley
J. A. Lane
C. Bl. Huddieston
W. A. Wozencraft
Hasse
KE. H. Hayes
Ak. M. Daniels
D. F. Coker
J. W. Robinson
KR. T. Jaynes
Sidney
H. Kilpatrick
Coma
G. H. Moore
D. W. Coker
J. T. Young
DD. Cox
W. R. Sadberry
J. P. Yates
J. H. Parker
Crenshaw and Gandy Tie The Knot In Comanche Ceremony
J. A. Crenshaw of Coleman wed Lenora Gandy of near Newburg in the county clerk office Comanche on Wednesday. County Judge F. J. Reese officiated the wedding.
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J. A. Crenshaw
Coleman
Lenora Gandy
Near Newburg
Comanche
F. J. Reese
Begins Fifth Year As Pastor at Central Christian Church
Rev. C. C. Klingman marks the fifth anniversary of his pastorate at Central Christian church this Sunday. The church plans a large Home Coming observance in November.
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C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church
Comaenche
Miss High School Pageant Selections Near Finish at Fair
A spirited contest at the high school for Miss High School to sponsor the school at the fair pageant nears its voting close this afternoon. Nominees include Virginian Weisendanger for Seniors Josephine Anthony for Juniors Coralie Kittle for Sophomores and Eulalin Hillery for Freshmen.
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Virginian Weisendanger
Josephine Anthony
Coralie Kittle
Eulalin Hillery
De Leon Fair Moves Attractions To Avoid Clash With Comanche
Mr. Hampton of De Leon said attractions advertised for November 2 were rescheduled to the 6th to avoid competing with the Comanche fair on the 2nd. Manager Hoff of the Comanche County Fair and others expressed appreciation. Both fairs aim to draw large crowds and boost the county's resources.
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Hampton
de Leon
Hoff
Comanche County Fair offers flour premium for best loaf
J. P. Hoff announces he will award a sack of flour as a premium for the best loaf made from Comanche flour at the Comanche County Fair. Several others pledge premiums but have not announced them. Hoff asks others to notify him if they will contribute. Baby health conference will be held during the fair in the K of P hall.
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J. P. Hoff
Comanche County Fair
Hoff
K. of P. Hall
New Steel Furniture Installed in Tax Collector Office
New steel furniture and equipment are being installed in the office of Tax Collector Bert Speed. The note mentions J. R. Eanes & Co as suppliers and hints at property fee considerations for farm or city properties.
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Bert Speed
Eanes &O
Band and Boosters of Fair Catch Warm Receptions
Seven cars of Comanche County Fair Boosters with the American Legion Par ticipated yesterday spreading fair tidings through Gustine Lamkin Carlton Dublin and Proctor. The Lamkin school joined the visit and Dublin welcomed them before stores closed. Future runs include May 2 and a Friday October 26 itinerary from Comanche to Blanket Star Sipe Springs Sidney Vandyke Downing and De Leon with arrival times.
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Comanche County Fair
American Legion
Gustine
Lamkin
Carlton
Dublin
Proctor
Drive for New Band Members To Be Made Soon
The Comanche American Legion Band plans to enlarge its membership with a drive for new members soon. Anyone wishing to learn an instrument is invited to join. Director A. J. Campbell, in charge for about two weeks, praises progress as rehearsals continue and good practices are held.
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Comanche American Legion
A. J. Campbell
Alma Reese and Idus Lane Wed in Gustine
Miss Alma Reese of Newburg and Mr Idus Lane of Fleming married yesterday at Gustine with Rev L B Gage officiating. The couple then hosted a dinner and reception at the groom’s parents home, attended by many friends. Both families are prominent in the county with long-standing local ties.
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Idus Lane
Fleming
Alma Reese
Newburg
Gustine
L. B. Gage
Guestine
R. L. Lane
John Reese
Newbury
Mr. Lane
Tom Bell Seeks Texas State Comptroller Post
Tom Bell, a Texarkana reporter, announced his candidacy for state comptroller. Born in Texarkana, he previously worked in North Texas newspapers and served as first assistant purchasing agent and deputy labor commissioner for Texas.
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Tom Bell
State Press
Dallas News
Texarkana
Texarkanian
Bell
North Texas
Plans to Organize Delphian Chapter in Comanche
Mrs Stella Harper representing the Delphian Society of Chicago visits Comanche with aim to establish a Delphian Chapter. She cites recent chapters organized in Brownwood San Angelo Big Spri ngs Sweetwater Colorado Past land Breckenridge Baird Merkel Cisco Ennis Temple and other Texas towns.
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Stella Harper
Delphian Society of
Chicago
Comanche
Delphian Society
Rotary Kiwanis
Lions
Trial of Willman in Hamilton County Underway
The Willman, Howard and Walker murder cases linked to Jack McCurdy's killing at Hasse, twice tried and moved to Hamilton county, were docketed for Wednesday October 17. The Willman trial is in progress while the other two won’t proceed this term. Defense counsel Gib Callaway said the state had nearly finished its testimony and all evidence was expected by Saturday. No new developments reported.
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Willman
Howard
Walker
Jack McCurdy
Hasse
Hamilton County
Gib Callaway
First Inter-Congregational Meeting Set for Sunday
The Presbyterian, Christian and Methodist churches in Comanche announce a winter series of union meetings on the third Sunday evenings. The first gathering will be next Sunday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. W. T. Gray likely preaching if weather permits. otherwise Rev. John R. Morris or Rev. C. C. Klingman will lead. A mixed church choir under D Chas. Clarke will provide music along with special numbers.
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Presbyterian
Methodist
Comanche
Presbyterian Church
W. TR. Gray
John R. Morri
Methodist Church
C. C. Klingman
Christian Church
D Chas. Clarke
Comanche Singers Set Convention in Robersonville
The Comanche County singing convention will be held in Robersonville on the second Sunday in November with a Saturday night session the day prior. I M Vineland says plans indicate it will be one of the county’s best events and new songbooks will be ready for use.
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Comanche County
Robersonville
I. M. Vineyard
Pettit v Adcock in County Court Faces Motion for New Trial
One case tried this week in county court, A. ID. Pettit versus R. J. Adcock for commissions. Jury returned verdict for the plaintiff. A motion for a new trial was filed. Next week jurors listed from Comanche, De Leon, Gap, Sipe Springs, and Duster areas.
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A. ID. Pettit
Comanche
Heard
W. D. Wright
Duster
Marvin Foster
Sipe Springs
Brinson
Farm Near Proctor Sold This Week
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. general manager T. J. Williams sold a 220 acre farm east of Proctor this week to Jonas Hamilton.
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Proctor
T. J. Williams
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Jonas Hamilton
First Term School Girl Learns Daily Lessons
A playful verse celebrates a young girl in school who, each night, shows her growing knowledge. She reads pictures, draws a pig and map, and recounts new learnings to her father as she dives into oceans of knowledge.
Comanche Yard Receipts Hit 4770 Bales This Season
Public Weigher Charley Denny reported 4770 bales received at the Comanche cotton yard to date, about 200 more than last season. Heavy rain halted arrivals Monday and Tuesday, with about 35 bales more on Wednesday and roughly 100 bales on yesterday. Prices ranged 28 to 29 cents per pound.
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Comanche
Charley Denny
New Mutual Life Association Organized in Comanche County
The Comanche County Mutual Life Association has been organized and will canvass for members next week. J. P. Hoff is president and Chauncey Merwin secretary. Policies will cover death and total or partial disability for men and women on an assessment basis at cost. Several prominent citizens have already pledged membership and officers anticipate strong prospects.
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Comanche County Mutual Life Association
J. P. Hoff
Chauncey Merwin
Merwin
Hamilton Comanche Game Postponed and Brownwood Victory
The Hamilton Comanche football game scheduled today was postponed. The Comanche team traveled to Brownwood yesterday to face the Howard Payne scrub team and won 26 to 4.
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Brownwood
Hamilton
Howard Payne
May Bring Fine Pears to the Fair
J. F. McNutt of route one seven miles from Comanche visited the Chief office during the last month of 1924. He raised thirty acres of cotton and is near finishing a crop of thirty bales, with one bale left to pick. He also grows fine pears and may bring a sample to the fair.
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J. F. McNutt
Comanche
McNutt
Christian Church District Convention At Rochelle
The Eleventh district convention of the Christian church will be held at Rochelle, McCulloch County, on October 22 and 25. Rev. FE Moore will open with the sermon and a two day program covers topics for church workers. Rev. C C Klingman is on Monday's program for a discussion of Benevolences.
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Eleventh District
The
Christian Church
Rochelle
McCulloch County
FE. Moore
C. C Klingman
Indians Lose to Abilene Eagles But Show Fine Effort
Fifteen hundred Comanche rooters watched as Abilene Eagles defeated Comanche 25 to 0. Captain Boyd played with a broken hand, Boyd’s leadership and Tate’s line play stood out, while Comanche’s Mason and Woodward showed grit and spacing in a hard-fought loss. Only three penalties were called in a clean contest.
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M. J
Comanche
Ball Park
Indians
Shotwell
Abilene Eagles
Eagles
Stephens
Fagles
Hanna
Wooten
Abilene
Comanche High School
Captain Boyd
News of 25 Years Ago in Comanche Items
The Goldthwaite Eagle reprinted 1898 notes from Hamilton and Comanche. Comanche County delegates J M Presler J W Cunningham Ss M Vernon and G H Goodson attended a judicial convention at Baird to cast six votes for Judge N D Lindsey. Sheriff Foster received a telegram from Wellborn Brazos County noting Sam Lyon’s arrest for highway robbery near De Leon. Lyon had escaped jail on December 23 last leaving a Christmas message to the retiring jailor.
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Goldthwaite Eagle
Hamilton
Comanche
The
Eagle
J. M. Presler
J. W. Cunningham
Ss. M. Vernon
G. H. Goodson
Baird
Comanche County
N. D. Lindsey
Foster
Wellborn
Brazos County
Sam Lyon
de Leon
Lyon
Farm Property Deals From Seo J Ro Kanes Co
Seo J Ro Kanes & Co promotes farm listings in various sizes with favorable prices and flexible terms guiding buyers.
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Seo J. Ro
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W. WT. Haggard
W. G. Baker
Rucker
J. W. Haynes
Vane Winkle
D. M. Beaty
Tom Scott
Ed Lightfoot
J. W. Parker
R. T. Cunningham
B. N. Terry
B. J. Bratton
J. M. Riordan
J. Bo Ripley
Nance
W.on. Durham
W. EB. Loudermilk
A. A. Smart
C. L. McKinnie
D. Fisher
J. L. Funderburg
PP. K. Mackey
W. J. Boyd
Dunlap
J. LB. Kelder
L. ‘T. Morris
C. C. Setzler
M. E. Woodward
MR. Crenshaw
Miss Gandy
Elisha
Brother Klingman
Blanket
May
Star
Vandyke
Delphian
New Mutual Life Association
Christian Church District Convention
Paris
Zareda
Crystal-Gazer
Jeerex Ingram Production
Y Rex Ingram
Ramon Navarro, Barbara la Marr
Lewis Stone
Majestic Theater
Dorothy Dalton
James Oliver Curwood
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