An incomplete rowanwood high clash fills local football Saturday
Anche travels to Brownwood for a fall football clash that promises a clean slate and a hard fought battle. Both teams boast strong form as Brownwood seeks revenge and Anche aims to prove season form. Officials include Hays Tarleton Von Vanten Daniel Baker with crowds expected from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beven
Brownwood Boys
Hays
Tarleton
von Vantenig
Daniel Baker
Cic
Wnwood
Gibbs
Pmanche
Wheat Shipments Prompt Call for Arrivals at Higginbothams
Wheat buyers request immediate delivery of grain by week end. Higginbothams urges sellers with produce to bring it in at once for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Boy loses finger while working binder in Comanche
Dewey Barnes, youngest son of M. A. Barnes, suffered a severe hand injury on his mother’s farm in Comanche. While cutting maize with a binder, the lever jammed and as he cleared the machine his finger on the left hand was severed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Barnes
M. A. Barnes
Comanche
See The Cash Store Advertises Ghents
An issue page highlights See The Cash Store advertising Ghents in a local commerce blurb.
Indictment for Horse Theft Shocks Local Family
Otis Allen, from a well known local family, is indicted and jailed on a horse theft charge. He allegedly took his father's horse to Dublin to sell and was tracked by locals as the pursuit followed. The case will be addressed this term in court. Meanwhile Roberson Sisters advertise patent leather shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Allen
Allen
Dublin
Comanche
Comanche Cotton Oil Co to Crush Peanuts
The Comanche Cotton Oil Co announces plans to crush locally grown peanuts at the Comanche mill. Manager Mr. Coleman seeks bids nationwide for peanut oil and meal, aiming to establish a domestic market and offer good prices for bulk peanuts delivered to the mill. The venture could boost local agriculture and provide a profitable feed via peanut meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Cotton Oil CO
Comanche
Coleman
United States
New Dress Accessories Debut at Roberson Sisters
The Roberson Sisters showcase the latest dress accessories in a fresh retail event highlighting new styles, fabrics, and trims for the upcoming season. Local shoppers anticipate updated wardrobes and trend alerts from the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson Sisters
Comanche Day Set at Texas Cotton Palace
The Texas Cotton Palace announces Comanche Day on November 10. Rail rates are offered with options for special cars or trains. tickets through your agent or by writing to Mr. Ralph McLendon in Waco. The event promises doubled ground space and more features than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cotton Palace
Ralph McLendon
Waco
Texas
Cotton Palace Transportation Department
W. V. Crawford
Chief Exponent Opens Christmas Contest in Comanche County
The Chief Exponent launches a November first to December twenty fourth contest with $3000 in premiums including a New Model Overland car a $350 piano and a $100 diamond ring. Entries are open to all women over fifteen and the paper promises fair play with subscriber lists and county coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Grand Jury Report for October Term 1915 Comanche County
The grand jury of Comanche County reports ten days of session with 154 witnesses examined, 44 indictments issued including nine felonies and thirty-five misdemeanors. They note jail conditions, recommend new bedding, praise district and county attorneys, bailiffs, and courteous court staff, and urge reverence for law and truth among youth. Foreman J. R. Eanes signed the report dated October 28, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Arnold
52Nd Judicial District
Commissioners Court
Grand Jury
Presbyterian Church Services Invite
Dr. Dargow of Brownwood will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 11 o’clock in the morning and 7 30 o’clock in the evening. You are cordially invited to attend these services.
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Dargow of
Brownwood
Presbyterian Church
Coat sale ad by Roberson Sisters
A reader is invited to check out a coat sale advertised by the Roberson Sisters offering outerwear. The notice emphasizes affordable options and nearby shop location.
Higginbothams High Egg and Butter Cash Price Deal
Eggs and butter offered for sale with the promise of the highest cash price available. Higginbotham's promotes continued top rates for these goods.
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Higginbotham’s
Weather Outlook for West Gulf States Week of Oct 27 1915
Weather forecast issued by the U S Weather Bureau in Washington predicts generally fair conditions and seasonable temperatures across the West Gulf States for the week starting October 27, 1915.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
West Gulf States
Mercantile stock to sell at retail in Comanche
The Comanche Mercantile bankrupt stock will reopen to retail trade under similar management as the old firm. A 25 percent dividend is declared on claims in the old case, with a projected additional 10 percent soon. Real estate, farms, livestock, and accounts are to be sold, and the firm’s extensive property will be offered in the near future.
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Comanche
Watch Clock and Jewelry Repairing At Mc Carty
Re pairing services offered at Mc Carty in the Masonic Building Carroll's Drug Store. They advertise clock watch and jewelry repairs for customers in the area.
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McCarty
Masonic
Carroll’s Drug Store
Take An Outing Outing Item Listed At One Dollar
A brief item notes an outing related purchase priced at one dollar. Details are sparse in the readable text. The request hints at extra heavy outing for a particular yardage, but the fragment provides no further context or names.
Automobiles Registered in Local Listings
Automobile owners registered in Comanche and surrounding areas include C W Carnes driving a Ford No 234 from Comanche G H York with a Ford No 235 from DeLeon H L Jones a Hercule se No 236 from Comanche E W Harris Her culese No 237 from Comanche J D Braswell Route 1 Proctor with a Ford No 238.
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C. W. Carnes
Comanche
Ford
G. H. York
DeLeon
H. L. Jones
E. W. Harris
J. D. Braswell
Proctor
Marriage Licenses Issued for Burleson and Porter
Dan Burleson and Miss Lula Porter were issued a marriage license as reported in the local notices. The record names the individuals and confirms the license issuance.
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Dan Burleson
Lula Porter
Birth Announcements Near Gustine and Carleton Route
A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Lee Patton near Gustine. A girl was born to H C Albin in Gustine. Ed Smith of Carleton Route No 1 welcomed a daughter.
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Lee Patton
Gustine
H. C. Albin
Ed Smith
Carleton
Multiple Court Actions Filed and Decided in Local Docket
A large docket lists numerous civil actions including divorces granted and maiden names restored, suits for trespass to title with judgments for plaintiffs, foreclosures and notes, partitions, and dismissals at costs. The record notes a grand jury report of six felony indictments and three misdemeanors to date.
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J. B. Weems
A. G. Lovejoy
Bethel Carter
John Carter
J. B. Gleaton
Nanette S. Kent
Oscar Callaway
Lesley Thomas
J. R. Bryson
Corine May Bryson
M. E. Jack
W. M.swann
C. H. Turner
Mary Turner
H. W. Cuteman
E. A. Rauhut
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
L. H. Creamer
M.S. Gaines
Eugene Shaw
W. F. Durham Et al
J. V.wilson
Ben Vernon
Gretchen Vernon
H. H. Hardin
J. W. Currier
W. M. Durham
J. E. Jenkins
H. R. Lacey
J. W.rumas
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Isaac N. Freeman
J. H. Bryson
C. H. Bryson
T. J. Estis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anche
Kilpatrick
Comanche, Texas
Lyceum
Miss Davault
R. F. Holloway
Overland
County Paper
J. R. Eanes
District Court Proceedings
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