County agricultural meeting urged at Comanche High School
Mrs Larry Kittle invites 1915 county 4 H members to an agriculture meeting at Conche High School during Teachers Institute on September 9 with speakers including Miss Bernice Carter of College Station. Exhibits judged October 2 with county prizes and a grand scholarship for top overall exhibit then four best sent to Dallas for state prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
Conche High School
Teachers’ Institute
Bernice Carter
College Station
Dallas
Poultry Club
Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Court
Bert W Speed wed Miss Coreta Tiutson. Howard McClellan with Miss Lola Boyd. A A Dunlap with Miss Alice M Dupree. Henry Duval with Miss Nina Lee. W N Cotten with Miss Ollie Britt. E V Fugatt with Miss Billa Martin. C G Smith with Miss Alma McCrum. Tom Davenport with Miss Lassie Allen. Jim Barton with Miss Pearl Veich. Joe Myrick with Miss Elizabeth Roberts. Walter Blackmon with Miss Viola Rush. J O Bowden with Miss Vernon Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McClellan
Lola Boyd
A. A. Dunlap
Alice M. Dupree
Henry Duval
Nina Lee
W. N. Cotten
Ollie
Tom Davenport
Lessie Allen
Jim Barton
Pearl Veich
Joe Myrick
Elizabeth Roberts
Births Reported Near Comanche and Gustine
Visits of the Stork list newborns born to families near Comanche and Gustine. Names include a Werner boy, a Dunlap girl, a Pate girl, an O Neill child, a Lawless baby, a Dewees girl, and Burton’s Proctor girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dunlap
Comanche
J. W. Pate
G. N. O'Neill
Charles Dewees
Gustine
J. A. Burton
Proctor
Automobiles Registered in Local District
A list of registered vehicles includes A I Stephens of DeLeon with a Ford No. 211 Walter Hancock of Gustine with a Ford No. 212 T D Smart of Gustine with a Ford No. 213 Dr M L Strickland of Gustine with a Saxon No. 214 C C Holden of Comanche with a Holden No. 3 No. 215 A A Elms of Comanche with a Ford No. 216.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Stephens
DeLeon
Ford
Walter Hancock
Gustine
T. D. Smart
M. L. Strickland
Saxon
C. C. Holden
Comanche
A. A. Elms
First Cold Day in August Records
The August 1915 average temperature was 78.1 with 5.63 inches of rain. The high was 102 on August 23 and the low 50 on August 31. Last August 1914 saw a 109 high, 62 low, 9.55 inches rainfall, and an 84.9 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Jessup
U. S. Weather Bureau
New Parcel Post Rates Take Effect September 1 1915
The notice details revised parcel post rates for second and fourth class mail effective September 1 1915. It lists towns moved to third rate postage and outlines insured parcel fees and limits. Postmasters will issue a receive for ordinary fourth class parcels with one cent, not guaranteeing delivery. Local ads promote Eggs prices and clothing from Roberson Sisters and Higginbotham's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Bouree
Ginsite
High Top
Guthrie
Waring
Wellfare
Dermont
Leon Springs
New Parcel
Foley Cathartic Tablets Proclaimed Best by Camblee Merchant
E G Hudson of Camblee Georgia endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best on earth for a thorough bowel cleansing with no discomfort or adverse effects. He claims they relieve indigestion or constipation rapidly and leave users feeling light and energetic. The Wm Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hudson
FE. G. Hudson
Camblee
Foley
Wm. Reese Co
Higginbothams Egg Demand Sparks Fresh Market Push
Local grocer Higginbothams signals strong demand for eggs with a bold call to stock up. Store says buyers should come in with any quantity, promising ready supply and quick restocks as eggs remain a hot item.
Former Comanche Girl Hurt In Collision
Ruth Parrish 18, formerly of Comanche now in Dallas, was severely injured when a racing car she rode on ran into a passing vehicle or fence post. She was taken to Emergency Hospital then Parkland Hospital. the driver and passenger are jailed on reckless driving charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Parrish
Dallas
Parkland Hospital
Miss Parrish
Parrish
Ruth
Emma Parrish
Comanche
Higginbotham Bros & Co’s
Emma
R. A. Chetney
Gaston Avenue
W. R. Lake
Go to The Cash Store and my Star Brand Shoes
The speaker touts The Cash Store and Star Brand Shoes as the best and guaranteed to fit, claiming strong quality.
Kilpatrick Brothers Offer Half Sole Sewing Service
Have your half soles sewed on at W. W. Kilpatrick & Son's. The repair costs no more than tacking on and can be done conveniently at their shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son’s
Higginbotham’s Advertises Diversification and Cash Purchases
The notice highlights an active produce department buying farm products on streets at high cash prices. It claims four carloads of corn shipped this week and promises the best market for customers. It urges cooperation and emphasizes a large stock across departments with consistently right prices.
Mob Burns Negro Suspects After Officer Killing
In Sulphur Springs Texas Sheriff Butler was wounded as deputies pursued two Black men Joe Richmond and King Richmond. Posse killed Joe and wounded King before a crowd burned the suspects on a wood pile in Buford Park. Authorities consider action or inaction unclear.
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Sulphur Springs
Texas
W. G. Butler
Jde
Richmond
Butler
Nathan A. Flippen
Buford Park
Joe
King
Baptist Church Progress at Proctor and Local Meeting
The Proctor church held a successful meeting with ten to twelve conversions and twenty one additions. Brethren Brisco and Thomas are praised for their work and faith. A Sunday baptism followed a recent conversion, plus member transfers by statement and by letter. The church raised 98 of 90 needed for associational missions, planning to reach a hundred. Sunday School had 275 attendees and $3.25 in offerings with a $5 gift from Curlee’s class. The church plans two services next Sunday due to an association meeting.
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Proctor
Bro. Brisco
Jesus
W. M. Thomas
N. L. McBrayer
Love
Curlee
Comanche Baptist Association
Presbyterian Church
Geo. A. Curiee
Kilpatrick Sons Advertise Saddle Harness and Shoe Repair
The Kilpatrick firm promotes full repair services for saddles harnesses and shoes claiming they have the machinery tools and know how to do any repair work for customers.
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W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Egg and Chicken Buyers Seek High Prices
Local buyers advertise strong demand for eggs and chickens, inviting farmers to bring stocks to market where top prices are offered. Traders emphasize prompt cash payments and quick sales for large lots.
Oil From Peanuts Pushed By Local Mill
The oil mill processed about 2400 pounds of hulls and poor grade peanuts in a recent test. The oil appears clean and of good quality, with samples sent to chemists and prospective buyers nationwide. Management remains optimistic but no definitive results are available yet. Hulls and meal will feed hogs or be tested as hog feed for a balanced ration.
Birth and Wedding Happenings In Comanche Area
The notice reports the birth of a twelve pound boy to Mr and Mrs Wilson Straley of Hico with Mrs Straley formerly Miss Virgie Wilkes. Mr Straley edits the Hico News and the couple greet baby William Thomas Straley. Stella Fletcher wed Burton Stoddard in San Diego California. Fletcher a former Comanche High School teacher leaves a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Straley
Hico
Straleys
Comanche
Stella Fletcher
San Diego
California
Burton Stoddard
Presbyterian Church Meeting Opens in Brownwood
Rev. Gray of Brownwood began a Monday night service at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Ten nye assisting. Reports indicate good crowds in attendance so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Brownwood
Presbyterian Church
Tennye
Horse Theft Reports Spur Sheriff Investigation
During a picnic two horses were stolen and the sheriff began an inquiry at once. One horse with saddle and bridle was found tied about three to four miles from town. The other thief was located in Goldthwaite and brought back to Comanche. He admitted his plan and was jailed locally.
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Goldthwaite
Comanche
Millinery Line Arrives at The Cash Store at Low Prices
Miss Zilpah Allen returned from the Eastern markets with a complete line of millinery to be sold at the lowest prices ever seen in Comanche. TheCash Store offers heavy savings on hats and accessories for the upcoming season.
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Zilpah Allen
Comanche
Cash Store
Weather Outlook for West Gulf States September 1 1915
Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau predicts generally fair conditions across the West Gulf States for the week starting September 1 1915. Local showers likely Wednesday in east Texas with rising temperatures midweek and seasonable temperatures afterward.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
West Gulf States
East Texas
Old Settlers Picnic Draws Crowds Despite Rain
The Old Settlers and Soldiers picnic in Comanche drew good crowds over two fair days with a hopeful third day planned for Woodmen activities. Speakers included President Jenkins and Mayor Eanes, with band concerts, a student drill, and talks on war times and farming before rain halted events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Comanche
Jenkins
Old Settlers Association
J. N. Robinson
Owen Wetzel
J. R. Eanes
L. B. Russell
W. T. Loudermilk
W. F. El’kins
R. Ward
Professor Holloway
Texas
D. F. Eaton
Comanche County
New Peoria Grain Drill Showcase Delights Farmers
You have never seen a grain drill just like the new Peoria. If you want a drill you should not fail to see this wonderfully perfect implement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Cash Store grocery bill savings appeal
A brief promotional item urges readers to buy groceries at The Cash Store to save money. The note emphasizes cost savings and shopping convenience.
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Yours Very Sincerely
Mrs
Larry Kittle
Bert W. Speed
Coreta Tiutson
Britt
E. V. Fugatt
Billa Mar
Tin
C. G. Smith
Miss Alma Mc
Crum
Walter Blackmon
Miss Vio
la Rush
J. O. Bowden
Miss Vernon Morgan
A. S. Werner
Near
F. A. Lawless
Higginbotham’s
Roberson Sisters
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