Committees Form For Road Improvement In Comanche County
An organized committee system is set up to oversee road improvement across Comanche County. The central committee named J. N. Bates secretary and W. H. Slider as chairman, with members including Denny, Dugas, Dewey, Hoelusler, Wood, Speed, and others. Each road leading into Comanche will have a dedicated committee to inspect and ensure roads are in first class condition before fall 1925. Committees will meet as needed and seek citizen cooperation to improve and preserve roads and make the county a desirable place to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Bates Sa
W. HO Slider
Chor Denny
WG. Dugas
Wiel Dewy
T. S. Hoelusler
Jim Twood
Comanche
Olane
Rome
Ted
Cawanee County
Texas
Chuelranu
Vach Sitney
Sipe Springs
Chas
Cote
J.P
de Lewin
Ferd
Chingris
Dorian
Buffalo Sol Board Charch
J. Mounssey
Jim Swerengin
Wyatt Fuxting
BWL Sywadl
NON
Durham
St. Bleks
Mercer Gap
Comanche County Democrats Plan Saturday Meeting
A Comanche County Democratic Party chairman invites all Democrats to a Saturday 2 PM gathering at the courthouse to discuss campaign activities and organize the Davis Victory Club for state and national efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Victory Club
Reseni
Oscar Iinwas
Comanche County
National Democratic Organization
Man Convicted in Tarring Case Aids and Feathers Incident
Frederick Mad, Detith Arthur tee found guilty without jury in renit court last night of aiding and wetting in the tarring and feathering of Miss Dorothy tianmden. The defendant faces a penalty from six to ten years. Counsel for Rice, released on bond, filed a motion for a new trial as 17 related cases remain unresolved. The jury returned a verdict after the attack occurred yesterday afternoon with Rice testifying he drove to the scene out of curiosity and denied participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Mad
Arthur Tee
Renit
Dorothy Tianmden
Coun Mo Fer Riese
No Bend
Wesyday
Rice
Burned in Effigy At Birmingham Senate Protest
In Birmingham the Ku Klux Klan staged a funeral like procession for Senator Oscar W. Underwood with 15 000 spectators present. A burial of a mock body followed from a platform as leaders spoke. The event coincided with a large Klan rally and thousands joined in the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham
ALD Birming
Oscar W. Underwood
Ku Klas Klan
Hich
Nieh
Erving
Senator Underwoods
Eas
Weet Texas Amateur Field Trial Opens November 3
The Weet Texas Amateur Field Trial starts Monday November 3 for three days bringing many visitors and noted dogs from Texas and beyond to Comune. Owners and dogs will be welcomed with a banquet Monday evening as Comanche residents anticipate the event and local volunteers prepare to host correspondents and press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fred
Texnair
San Angelo and Comanche Grid Duel Draws Big Local Interest
The Comanche Indians host San Angelo Roberts at the baseball park Saturday afternoon in a key district football clash. San Angelo brings a 16-man squad and strong coaching as they battle Comanche for finals entry amid heavy local attendance and media coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Indians
San Angelo Roberts
Baseball Park
Bonner Celebrates 76th Birthday With Friends
J D Bonner marked his seventy sixth birthday on Wednesday night. Five friends joined him in a small gathering to offer best wishes and gifts including a fountain pen and cigars. Attendees included Dr L B Thomas So Hicks Jerome B P Kearby J C Plott and Dr CW Me Collum.
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J.D
Majestic Theater Presents The Red Warning with Jack Hovie
Actor Jack Hovie stars in The Red Warning at the Majestic Theater alongside Casey Jones Jr. The production runs to cap off a weekend slate, drawing local theatergoers to the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hovie
Casey Jones, JR
Farm Bureau Cotton Association Day Draws Large Comanche Delegation
A Comanche county Farm Bureau Cotton Association delegation of about 75 members traveled to the State Fair for Farm Bureau Cotton Association Day. They toured Dallas headquarters and heard Anuvon Sapiro speak, with additional briefings at the luncheon hosted by the Adolphus.
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Comanche
Carriler
Comanche County
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Dallas
Association
Cotton Association
H. Burks
N. H. Payne
Erath
J. A. Barton
Joe Elis
C. Merwin
Jim Bowman
H. F. Short
J. Doss Miller
T. P. Patterson
de Leon
Jess Vancleave
Newbury
George Moore
Bill Keith
Beattie
Hillhouse
Gustine
Garrison
Sidney
John Fritts
T. R. Holmsley
J. Kh. Chilton, Jr
All Day Missionary Meeting at Methodist Church
An all day missionary meeting is planned at the Methodist church on Tuesday October 2 with hymns Bible lessons on Romans and Matthew a roll call of missionaries in China and a series of study chapters on mission history from 1807 through 1924 including prayers for native Chinese leadership and a business session.
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Methodist Church
China
M. EK
Church South
Used Fords and Chevrolets at Low Prices
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. offers good used Fords and Chevrolets at low prices with partial terms. Cars are in good condition and ready to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Death of J H Thornton Former Sheriff Of This County
J H Thornton a former county citizen and sheriff in the populist era was found dead in his Breckenridge home on Saturday October 11 death attributed to heart failure His funeral was held at Stag Creek cemetery on Sunday October 12 with many relatives and friends attending He was born June 14 1847 in Marion Tennessee came to Texas in 1869 to Comanche county in 1872 married Missouri Young in 1878 and had four children two surviving R C of Breckenridge and another son In Gap he was a merchant postmaster and partner in a gin business He later owned several farms and served as sheriff before settling in Hasse later he left the county It is noted he was a Mason and is mourned by many across the county.
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Fom) Thornton
Breckenridge
BR. . Thornton
Stag Creek Cemetery
CL. White
Gap
Marion County
Tennessee
Texas
Comanche County
Missouri Young
R. C
Lenvers
W. T
Bill) Weathersby
Hasse
Masonic Lodge
C. L. White
Indians Triumph Over Stephenville In 12 to 0 Victory
Comanche Indians defeated Stephenville 12 to 0 on the local field with team effort leading the win. Marshall Dillard and Pulliam lined the penetration while Mason contributed strong defense and the line earned praise for both sides. The Stephenville offense was stifled by Indian tackles and the team hopes to carry this effort toward the district finals.
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Stephenville
Poteet
Marriages Issued Since Oct 3 Include Dozen Couples
The list shows several marriage licenses issued since October 3, naming couples such as Charles Baker and Lola Parnell, John Thomas and Mamie Wolfenbarger, C F Wilson and Lucile Rice, Joe Hulsey and Grace Jenkins, I and Loyce Colley, F A White and Faye Bryant, F A Fernl and Clara Bell Smith, T W Jackson and Tenia Preddy, R E L Duncan and Inez Clark, C B Stephens and Ethel Warren, J J Hardin and Thury Feneyk, Winston Kee and Neema S E Moore and Connie Lane, J A Parks and Millie Ables, Frank Miller and Martha Mikolczak, Otto Schlee and Liela Lemmer, Mice Kunkel and Helen Pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ©. Baker
Lola Parnell
John Thomas
Mamie Wolfenbarger
C. EF. Wilson
Lucile Rice
Joe Hulsey
Grace Jenkins
Davis
Loyce Colley
F. A. White
Faye Bryant
F. A. Fernl
Clara Bell Smith
T. W. Jackson
Tenia Preddy
R. E L. Duncan
Inez Clark
Field Trial Horses Arranged Near Comanche
Notice from D M Brightman asks participants to notify for field trial horses meeting in Comanche on Monday November 3. Horses will be saddled at Bryson ranch west of Comanche for those making engagements. Send replies at once.
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Comanche
Bryson Ranch
D. M. Brightman
Watermelon Market Talk Boosts Comanche County
Comanche County farmers heard Weatherford melon buyers urge planting 800 acres of Watson watermelons for cash sales before cotton season. Talks by Blair and Winstead explained uniform car loads and ground preparation, with an expected Weatherford price around 12.50 per ton and six tons per acre.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Commete
Blair
Mer Wiestead
Weatherford
Cone
J. Boyd
J. A. Horton
Offfernis
Lions Cln
J. B. Alvis
Texas
Armind
Alvis
Winstead
Parker County
Barton
Court House
Mr. Winstead
Mr. Blair
Lions Club
Mrs Tidmore Dies At Colorado City
Mrs. Mattie Emma Tidmore 31 wife of R L Tidmore died October 16 at Colorado City from heart failure. Born in Brown County she moved to Comanche County as a child and lived in Gap before the move. Survived by husband four children parents three brothers and three sisters. Burial was at Stag Creek Cemetery October 18 with Rev. Lambert officiating. The family receives many condolences.
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Mattie Emma Tidmore
R. L. Tidmore
Gap
Colorado City
Tidmore
George Stapp
Sidney
Brown County
Comanche County
Britton
Merle
Ottie May
Emma Pauline
Stag Creek
Rev. Lambert
Rising Star
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