Rousing Railroad Meeting in Comanche Mobilizes Funds
A mass meeting at the courthouse paves the way for an Eastland to Comanche railroad. Citizens endorse raising 75 000 in stock and bonus, with committees appointed to secure contracts and finance, while shops and offices would be located in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
Comanche
J. D. Waring
Chamber of Commerce
Burks
Sabanno
Desdemona
de Leon
H. N. Goodson
J. P. Kearby
Messrs
F. E.adams
J. B. Chilton
Geo. FE. Smith
Jnc. D. Waring
Roe and
Messrs. Williams and
Arks
J. R. Hanes
T. J. Williams
School Bonds Carried by Nine-Tenths Majority
In Comanche a school bond election last Wednesday produced 36 votes for improvement bonds and 4 against. The $5000 issue will fund school improvements and equipment in the city.
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Comanche
Russell Co Acquires Large Comanche Acreage
L B Russell Jr, manager of the Russell Oil Company, says the firm has added many valuable leases in Comanche county, expanding holdings to cover nearly every county area. He notes oil development near any well will benefit stockholders as leases and royalties rise. The company moved last week to larger quarters on the first floor of the Masonic building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Russell, Jr
Russell Oil Company
Comanche County
Russell Company
Masonic Building
Licenses Granted to Local Couples in County Ceremony
The articles list licenses issued to C. W. Jones and E. L. Colelasure. R. L. Macon and Clau die Wilder, indicating marriages or licenses recorded for two couples in the county filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jones
E. L. Colelasure
R. L. Macon
Claudie Wilder
Committees Named to Raise Bonus and Stock
Committees to raise bonus and stock were appointed. Committee No 1 includes J B Chilton F E Adams R E Coleman W R Slid er Gib Callaway T R Helmsley S B Todd A J Gray T J Williams with Williams as Chairman. Committee No 2 lists W G Dingus R F Holloway G A Cunningham J E Milton Will Carpenter M Coleman P K Mackey H R Lacy J R Eanes with Eanes as Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chilton
F. E. Adams
R. E. Coleman
W. R. Slider
Gib Callaway
T. R. Helmsley
S. B. Todd
A. J. Gray
T. J. Williams
W. G. Dingus
R. F. Holloway
G. A. Cunningham
J. E. Milton
What They Think of the Proposed Railroad
City business men express support for a proposed railroad noting payroll from offices and shops would justify construction. They predict rapid population growth, higher real estate values, and increased business activity including oil field connections and potential new company branches in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Scurry
Sam Todd
Waco
Comanche
J. R. Eanes
W. G. Dingus
Horse Electrocuted on Streets of City
A horse ridden by Jim McCollum was killed after stepping into a mud water pool charged with electricity near the northwest corner of the public square. His rider escaped with a shock and reached safety as electricians investigated the source of the ground-current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McCollum
McCollum
B. Cardwell
Mr. McCollum
District Court Opens with Non-Jury Civil Docket This Week
The Comanche district term convened with Judge J. H. Arnold presiding. The non-jury civil docket runs this week. jury week follows, then the criminal docket. Grand jury seated with L index of members. several indictments handed down for murder burglary and theft. Cases transferred to the U S District Court. numerous continuances, dismissals, and judgments awarded in favor of plaintiffs or defendants. Custody decrees and lease cancellations appear among final dispositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Comanche
J. H. Arnold
D. T. Lindley
Foreman
May
C. L. Odell
Hasse
C. Bb. Guyger
Proctor
J. C. Dillard
Bradshaw
C.S. Anderson
the Prairie Oil & Gas Co
M.S. Field
Elmer Hupp
A. C. Cathey
J. R. Session
R. T. Honia
M. B. Wagnon
W. H. Roeser
M. J. Roberson
Talbott Lane
Viola Roberson
Alex Roberson
Talbott
Rufus Lane
Jesse W. Taylor
J. T. McGee
M. E. Wellington
H. C. Bradshaw
J. K. Crawford
Holden
Ll. C. Echols
C. E. Whittaker
L. S. Coleman
Lula Coleman
J. H. Haynes
A. M. Maloney
Mamie Cobb
Cobb
R. T. Guinn
Charity T. Guinn
Mabel E. Boyd
J. A. Boyd
Ganted
Exparte
Russell E. Nance
J. C. Brinson
James J. Blakemore
M. B. White
Thomas Munn
George Richey
Willie Illiamson
Book covers not furnished by the state
County superintendent Mrs J E Deely clarifies there is no state provision for book covers. Each pupil must buy covers for their books, available at Wm Reese Drug Co or W H Rowland's, costing no more than five cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Deely
Wm. Reese Drug Co
W. H. Rowland’s
Local merchants announce shop moves and expansions
Business Changes Thomas and Moody will relocate their meat market to the Lee Campbell building on the north side of the square to handle growing trade. Bob Stanton will move his tailor shop after November to a neighboring building near the Comanche National Bank to enlarge and upgrade the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Moody
Lee Campbell
Bob Stanton
Masonic
Comanche National Bank
Baptist Church Notice Calls for Special Service
Baptist pastor to preach morning and evening services with a special appeal at the evening service under the Seventy-Five Million Campaign inviting participation in volunteer service.
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Baptist Church
Comanche’s Industrial Campaign Highlights Growth Prospects
The Chief Exponent wraps a fifteen week series on Comanche county’s resources. It highlights oil potential, dairy and poultry opportunities, three banks, ample markets, and a growing civic program including asphalt streets and modern utilities. Education and industry growth paint Comanche as a rising Texas center with future expansion.
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Comanche
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche County
The
Meadows Grocery Company
Divorce Granted and Custody Award in Fisher Case
Rubie Fisher versus Troy Fisher ends in divorce with custody of the child awarded to the plaintiff. Also noted are default judgments in H L Donaldson versus M W Haney et al on a vendor's lien note, and J C Henderson versus C E Kenyon dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubie Fisher
Troy Fisher
H. L. Donaldson
M. W. Haney Et al
J. C. Henderson
C. E. Kenyom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Improvement Fund
Russell CO
Brookfield Butter —At
Thomas & Moody T Market
R. Kenneth Evans
Wimbise & CO
Childress
Sipe Springs
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