Central West Texas Woodmen Convention Held in Brownwood
The Central West Texas Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle met in Brownwood August 27–28 with about two hundred delegates. Coleman to host next meeting in December. B F Clark named president, Mrs. W E Norwood vice president, J F Lusk secretary treasurer. A parade capped a week of business and cordial entertainment.
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Central West Texas Log Rolling Association
Brown
Coleman
Concho
Coke
Eastland
McCulloch
Runnels
Comanche
Tom Green
Brownwood
Carnegie Library
Woodmen
B. F. Clark
Talpa
W. E. Norwood
J. F. Lusk
Ballinger
W. O. W. and
Telephone directory distribution notice to subscribers
Notice to subscribers that a telephone directory has been printed and distributed at expense and connections are by number only. If the directory is unavailable, call for information. operators are instructed accordingly. Signed Andr G Wyatt Manager.
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Andr
G. Wyatt
Mgr
Notable educators attend County Teachers Institute
Among the prominent educators outside Comanche this week at the County Teachers Institute are J Speed Carroll superintendent DeLeon W J Wilkins superintendent Proctor A Wilkins superintendent Sidney J Burnett superintendent Hasse K DuBose superintendent Lamkin and D L Bellinger Gustine.
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Comanche
County
Teachers’ Institute
J. Speed Carroll
DeLeon
W. J. Wilkins
Proctor
A. Wilkins
Sidney
J. ’. Burnett
Hasse
K. . DuBose
Lamkin
D. L. Bellinger
Gustine
Reverend Vinson to Return to Comanche County
Rev. J. H. Vinson of Tohoka Texas visited this week and attended the Baptist Association in Dingler. He lived here until five years ago before moving to Lynn County where crops are good, but he plans to move back to Comanche County within a few weeks.
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J. H. Vinson
Tohoka
Texas
Baptist Association
Dingler
Lynn County
Comanche County
Baptist Association Meets at Harmony Church
The Comanche County Baptist Association met with the Harmony church near Dingler on Wednesday of this week to discuss church matters and fellowship.
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Comanche County Baptist Association
Harmony
Dingler
Beulah Blackstock Seriously Burned in Kerosene Fire
Beulah Blackstock, a ten year old resident of DeLeon County, may die from burns after an explosion while attempting to start a fire with kerosene. Doctors report serious burns to the face neck and arms.
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Beulah Blackstock
DeLeon
Comanche County Court Dockets Include Guilty Pleas and Dismissals
In Comanche County Texas the county court recorded guilty pleas in multiple cases for gaming abusive language malicious mischief aggravated assault and more with fines ranging from 5 to 25 dollars. Several civil actions were dismissed or continued and the court adjourned to the next term in October.
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Comanche County
Iown
State of Texas
Arlie Coker
Henry Childs
John Lowry
Michief
Henry Lowin
Dave Bassett
Fulton Ward
Sam Rollins
Will Steele
Charlie Coke
Wm. Ellis
D. P. Winkard
C. S. Corbitt
H. L. McKay
Maure Edson
Sidney Improves Public Roads and Road Bond Talks
Commissioner W. T. Dobbs reports Sidney citizens are improving roads running north and west by spreading clay on sand beds. He supports another election on road bonds, to be held within the various Justice Precincts.
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Sidney
W. T. Dobbs
Central Christian Church Market Arrives at Roberson Sisters Store
The ladies of the Central Christian church announce a market at Roberson Sisters store on Saturday September 6 selling cakes pies dressed chickens and more. Call for details.
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Christian Church Market
The
Central Christian Church
Roberson Sister
Comanche Public Schools Open Fall Term Monday
The Comanche Public Schools will open for the fall term on Monday September 8 as students begin the new school year.
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Temple of Knowledge
Examinations for Promotion at High School Saturday
On next Saturday morning at nine o'clock at the high school building examinations will be held for all such as desire promotion or removal of conditions toward promotion. R. F. Holloway Supt.
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R. F. Holloway
Fine Thoroughbred Jersey Bull for Service at Ellis Farm
Attention Hog Raisers advertise a high quality Duroc Jersey male for service at Wm Ellis & Son. Terms reasonable and terms stated.
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Wm. Ellis & Son
Mary Burks Class Music Starts September 8
Mrs Burks announces a music class for her students starting September 8 at her studio and at West Side home locations. Students are advised to visit Carrolls Drug Store for school supplies.
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Mary Burks
George Wetzel
West Side
Carroll’s Drug Store
Teachers' Institute In Comanche County Welcomed
The piece urges appreciation for teachers current in Comanche County praising their hard work and low pay. It calls parents to engage with the teachers, support school matters, and treat educators with respect as they educate the county and nation’s future.
Real Estate Transfers in DeLeon and Comanche Areas
A sequence of real estate transfers shows numerous parcels exchanged among individuals and firms in DeLeon and Comanche. Buyers include Mrs. M. E. Ross, IF. R. Adams, J. T. Jones, K. M. Vansandt, C. W. S. Gage, W. E. Lowe, M. J. Pringle, L. L. Thomas, A. M. Drummond, Mary Roberts, S. F. Hampton, and organizations like DeLeon Warehouse Company and Comanche County Farmers' Union Ware house Company. Property sizes range from 40 to 400 acres with survey names such as Wm. McGuire, John Brown, James Hamilton, Norman Austin, and E. R. Robert. Prices cited include 500 to 12,000 dollars.
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W. M. Stewart
Fairland Addition
Comanche
S. F. Hampton
DeLeon Warehouse Company
DeLeon
W. C. Lightfoot
Comanche County Farmers’ Union Warehouse Company
Candy Prices Advertised In Local Shop Notice
Local ad by W. C. Odom announces fresh candies priced at 10 15 and 25 cents per pound with chocolates on ice at the 5 and 10 cent store. Estimates emphasize bargain sweets for shoppers.
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W. C. Odom
Ministers Gather for Harmony Baptist Association Session
A church meeting this week brings prominent ministers and lay leaders from surrounding counties to Harmony Baptist Church in Dingler. Rev. T. N. Carter of Beattie serves as moderator and Prof. J. O. DePriest as secretary.
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Comanche County Baptist Association
Harmony Baptist Church
Dingler
T. N. Carter
Beattie
J. O. DePriest
City Alderman Jacobs Reports West Wain Street Bridge Fixed
Alderman C F Jacobs reports the bridge on West Wain street across Indian Creek is in first class condition after replacing the old floor and making other necessary improvements.
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C. F. Jacobs
West Wain Street
Indian Creek
Chocolates at 5e and 10e Store Advert
Blue Seal Chocolates offered at 25e per pound on ice at the 5e and 10e store. W. C. Odom, proprietor.
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W. C. Odom
Storage offer for household goods at Huse Old Cotton Yard
All parties desiring storage on household goods should see Tom J Nabers at the Huse Old Cotton Yard for arrangements.
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Tom J. Nabers
Huse Old Cotton Yard
A Call for Cotton Growers to Join the Southern States Corporation
A farmer oriented appeal urges readers to join the Southern States Cotton Corporation to push cotton prices toward fifteen cents. C W Lusk signs the appeal, arguing collective action will curb market bears and raise prices by removing bales from the market and strengthening the cooperative structure.
Laundry ad offers cleaning and suit services
Your Friend Bob Stanton advertises cleaning and pressing to restore old suits or dye color and offers to order a new suit. The ad lists a $15.00 price and a contact at South Side Square.
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Bob Stanton
South Side Square
Central Christian Church to Host Judge Jenkins Pulpit
Judge C H Jenkins of Brownwood will fill the pulpit at Central Christian Church next Sunday for both morning and evening services. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Central Christian Church
C. H. Jenkins
Brownwood
Court of Appeals
Austin
Comanche County Teachers Institute Opens in Comanche
The Comanche County Teachers Institute convened Monday at the Comanche High School, running five days through Friday. About 175 teachers enrolled, with sessions from 9:00 to 4:15 daily and afternoon sections studying Bagley’s Classroom Management.
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Comanche County
Comanche High School
W. D. Jenkins
C. L. Cartwright
J.B. Layne
Comanche
D. L. Bellinger
Gustine
L. B. Russell
Henry Simms
Stephenville
W. E. Lowe
DeLeon
Marshall Smith
Brownwood
W. N. Masterson
University of Texas
State University
Bagley
W. O. Garrison
M. P. Chambers
I. N. Burnett
C. A. Wilkins
Stork Visits Report Three Births in August
The union notes three births since the last report. A girl born Aug 15 to Mr and Mrs A M Gilder in DeLeon. A boy born Aug 5 to T D Carnes in DeLeon. A girl born Aug 23 to J L Horton in Sipe Springs.
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The
Stork
A. M. Gilder
Rucker
T. D. Carnes
DeLeon
J. L. Horton
Sipe Springs
Permit to Pair Issued for Two Marriages
Only two marriage licenses have been issued since our last report. Isaac Smith to Hettie Jackson and W L Skaggs to Mary L Wood are the couples listed.
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Isaac Smith
Hettie Jackson
W. L. Skaggs
Mary L. Wood
Would Install Brick Plant in Comanche
Frampton of Coleman reports a near perfect brick sand deposit south of Comanche and proposes a local company. He would supply 8000 dollars in stock if residents subscribe 7000 dollars, building a 20000 capacity plant employing sixteen. Chamber of Commerce directors discussed the plan and aim to raise the remaining funds.
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Frampton
Coleman
Coleman Vitrified Brick Company
Ile
The
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Up Town Telegraph Office Moves to Frisco Depot
Wells Fargo United States Express offices consolidated with E J Welch as agent. Western Union Telegraph office in the Chamber of Commerce building closed. manager Gallaway returned to Hamilton. Telegraph services moved to Frisco depot, prompting displeasure among patrons.
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Wells-Fargo
United States Express
E. J. Welch
Western Union Telegraph
Chamber of Commerce
Gallaway
Hamilton
Frisco
Senior Epworth League Elects Officers for New Year
The Senior Epworth League held a business meeting on Sunday August 31 electing officers for the coming year President Prof. J Wilkerson First Vice President Miss Ruby Granger Second Vice President Miss Glenyth Kearby Third Vice President Mert J Sullivan Fourth Vice President Miss Gussie Walker Secretary and Treasurer Miss Zoe Allen Organist Miss Gladys Bowden.
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Epworth League
J. ©. Wilkerson
Ruby Granger
Glenyth Kearby
Mert J. Sullivan
Gussie Walker
Zoe Allen
Gladys Bowden
Correction clarifies Roberson Sisters business lines
A notice corrects a misprint in the telephone directory stating Roberson Sisters & Company are not in the Racket Store business. They handle dry goods and ladies ready to wear, millinery, and related lines. They bought Cathey stock but have sold most of it and offer low prices to move the remainder before focusing on their dry goods operation. O A Fortune arrives to manage Baxter's New Store preparing to open September 15.
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Southern States Cotton Corporation
C. W. Lusk
Roberson Sisters & Company
Cathey
O. A. Fortune
Baxter’s
Indian Gap
Mr. Fortune
Baxters
Electric lights in your home prove safe and healthful
It is clear safe convenient and eminently healthful. What Electric lights in your home. Why not have it Hoff Harris.
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Hoff & Haris
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Nabers Yard
Union Yard
Institute
County Teachers’ Institute
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