Record attendance marks teachers institute week
The annual teachers institute reports a record turnout with 170 names on day one and over 180 by midweek. Highlights include Mr. Pierce of the University of Texas speaking on affordable education and the rural school social center movement. Local officials and speakers welcomed attendees as sections carried out standard institute work with kindergarten demonstrations and lectures from Bernice Carter and J B Blackwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
University of Texas
Eanes
Curlee
Clyde Marshall
Comanche
Dalton
Lamkinool
Irvin Warren
Bernice Carter
A. & M. College
Comes Back to Comanche County After Year’s Absence
M G Catter former merchant of Comanche and Gustine moves stock back to Comanche County and will consolidate with Abraham Catter in Gustine. He previously moved to Munday, Texas last fall but crops failed due to storms prompting return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Catter
Comanche
Gustine
Comanche County
Abraham Catter
Catter
Munday
Texas
Higginbothams Advertises Fresh Dry Goods Stock
The notice promotes Higginbotham's store as the place to find the newest goods first. It claims a complete stock across many departments and asserts that conditions have no effect on their ability to supply new items, inviting fall business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
For Sale Dairy Farm and Jersey Cows in County
An offer to buy or lease a prime dairy and stock farm in the county with Jersey cows for sale. Contact Ira Wilson for details and swift response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Ira Wilson
Old Gentleman at Wilson Seriously Hurt by Youth
Comanche county near Wilson last Saturday a quarrel between Pointer and Chick led to violence after a singing school. A baseball thrown by Pointer struck a young woman in the eye, then Chick assaulted Uncle George Chick 77, breaking an arm and crushing his skull. He was taken to Waco for skull surgery, condition serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Wilson
Comanche County
Pointer
Chick
George Chick
Porter
Baptist News Notes Sunday school and church activities
The column highlights a strong Sunday school with nearly 300 regular attendees and praises home department enrollment. It notes Bible readings through Ezekiel, upcoming Ladies Aid and B Y P U meetings, new B Y P U officers Velma Herring Guy Allen Janet Reese and Lois Masters, baptism plans for new converts, a vacation trip to the San Francisco Exposition, and guest preachers filling the pulpit with announcements of sermons From Grace to Grace and The Pearl of Great Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Herring
Guy Allen
Janet Reese
Lois Masters
San Francisco
Ladies' Aid Elects Officers in 1915 Comanche County
The Comanche county Ladies' Aid Society met September 3 1915 at 2 15 pm with no president present. Mrs Paris Smith was absent and Mrs Jessie Purvis presided. Officers elected were G A Curlee president and Amelia Scott secretary. A committee including D S Jennings Neva Boatwright and Amelia Scott nominated the new officers. The meeting devoted its next Friday session entirely to Woman's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Comanche County
Paris Smith
Comanche
Jessie Purvis
Proctor
D. S. Jennings
Neva Boatwright
Lamkin
Amelia Scott
Gustine
Cash Store Appeals for Egg and Butter Trade in Comanche
Bring eggs and butter to the Cash Store to receive the highest market price in Comanche. locals are urged to compare offers and trade promptly to maximize returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Czar Transfers Grand Duke Nicholas to Caucasus Command
The Czar by imperial order on Sept 8 shifts Grand Duke Nicholas from chief of Russian forces to command in the Caucasus against the Turks. Nicholas thanks the troops in a farewell message and predicts further victories under the emperor. This is the belligerents' major army change since hostilities began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Caucasus
Neely Harris Cunningham Co Gives Front A Fresh Coat
The Neely Harris Cunningham Co brightens its storefront with a new white paint job as fall business looms. Stores add clerks and stock new goods while the Frisco depot receives a fresh coat of paint. Comanche anticipates solid fall trade even if records aren’t likely to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Co
Frisco
Comanche
Blackeyed Peas Price Offer Stays Fair
Vendors advertise continued purchase of blackeyed peas at break even price this week. They state they pay exactly the sale price and seek consumer patronage for supply purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Poultry Show Planned by Local Association
Poultry raisers and fanciers are urged to express interest for a winter show. If enough participants, a December event may be held. N A Palmer secretary Poultry Association invites inquiries or visits for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Palmer
Secy. Poultry Association
New Tin Shop Hire Held By Local Firm
In line with our policy to give the best service we announce the employment of Mr Glenn Boswell a tin workman with ripe experience who will head the tin department. We solicit patronage for all tin and iron work including tanks gutters rain proofs stove pipe and well casing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Boswell
Higginbotham’s
Girl Auto Victim Dies From Injuries
Miss Ruth Parrish a 19 year old Dallas department store worker died at City hospital after injuries from an automobile accident last Tuesday morning. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W H Parrish and sister Miss Emma of 4112 Bryan Street. Funeral at Smith chapel at 2 pm today, Grove Hill cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Ruth Parrish
City
Miss Parrish
Ed, Smith
Will Run for Commissioner in Precinct No 1
D S Hitt of Indian Gap serves on the grand jury and plans to announce his candidacy for county commissioner of Precinct No 1 which includes Indian Gap Pottsville Shire Gentry Mill and part of Hamilton territory. The Hitt family is well known in Comanche county and Hamilton county for citizenship and loyalty to the Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.S. Hitt
Indian Gap
Socialist gathering planned at Fleming park
A one day Socialist meeting is announced at Fleming park on Thursday September 16. E. R. Meitzen of Hallettsville and Covington Hall of Louisiana are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Park
E. R. Meitzen
Hallettsville
Covington Hall
Louisiana
Weather Outlook for West Gulf States Week of Sept 8 1915
Forecast from the Weather Bureau Washington DC predicts a week of generally fair weather and normal temperatures for the West Gulf states. No significant storms expected. daily conditions follow typical seasonal patterns with steady daytime heat and cooler nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
West Gulf States
Marriage Licenses Issued With Several Pairs
Walter Blackman and Miss Viola Rush. J O Bowden and Miss Vernon Morgan. B F Gunn and Miss Iva Burt. T M McMeans and Miss Floy Beckman. C W Simmons and Miss B B Elliott. A D Harrison and Miss Mary Annie Perdue. T W Moore and Miss Kate Henson. Lionel F Slider and Miss Selma Kittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Harrison
Mary Annie Perdue
T. W. Moore
Kate Hen
Lionel F. Slider
Miss Selma Kittle
Births Reported in Local Notes
Visits of the Stork list several newborns including a girl born to Mr and Mrs Henry Martin near Sipe Springs a Mercer Gap boy for J F Waldrop a girl for R A Kee a boy for W C Lock a boy for W T Carnes a girl for J F Hooper a girl for Will Rich a boy for J C Cadenhead near Proctor a boy for L B Patterson near DeLeon and Anderson Selp Lamkin a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Martin
Sipe Springs
J.F. Waldrop
Mercer Gap
R. A. Kee
DeLeon
W. C. Lock
W. T. Carnes
J. F. Hooper
Will Rich
J. C. Cadenhead
Proctor
L. B. Patterson
Anderson Selp
Lamkin
Gallows Picnic Stirs Outrage In Starkville
Reading from dispatches, Starkville merchants staged a public hanging as a carnival with lemonade stands and sandwiches. Crowd sang hymns as two condemned men were executed, while spectators relaxed and munched nearby, prompting strong editorials nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkville
Mississippi
St. Louis
Cottonseed-Oil District
The
Star
New York World
Well Casing and Higginbothams Oil Mentioned in Ad
An advertisement highlights extra heavy and unusually well made well casings from Higginbotham's. The notice emphasizes quality materials and craftsmanship associated with the company.
School to Open On Regular Date This Fall
Public schools will operate on the regular schedule from September 15 to May 24. The staff includes Superintendent R. F. Holloway and principals J. B. Layne W. N. Carpenter Clyde Marshall and teachers such as Miss Gertie Hooker Miss Ola Cunningham Miss Minnie Cunningham Miss Clara Rea Miss Gene Cooper Miss Buna Hitchcock Miss Ruth Long Miss Hattie Brightman and others. Mr Binion will replace Miss Fletcher. he is a Southwestern University graduate from Commerce Texas. Georgia Roberson resigns due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Holloway
J. B. Layne
Gertie Hooker
Ola Cunningham
Minnie Cunningham
Binion
Clara Rea
Grammar School
W. N. Carpenter
Gene Cooper
Buna Hitchcock
Ruth Long
Earl Ellis
East Ward
Ruby Grainger
Coroin Lindsey
Gertie Davis
Bessie Graham
West Ward
Clyde Marshall
Hattie Brightman
Myrtle Payne
Venner Hooker
Amellia Scott
May Hall
Fletcher
Southwestern University
Commerce, Texas
Georgia Roberson
Kittle-Slider Wedding Vows Unite Selma Kittle And Lional Slider
On September 7 at 9:30 PM at the bride’s parents home, Selma Lillian Kittle and Lional Slider were married by Rev. Geo A Curlee. The bride wore pearl grey silk with tulle yoke, carried white roses. Jennie Blue Tunnell played the wedding march. After reception, couple departed by train for Houston and Galveston, then home to Geo Simmons residence in Comanche. They received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Kittle
Lionel Slider
Selma Lillian Kittle
Geo. A. Curlee
Jennie Blue Tunnell
Houston
Galveston
Geo. Simmons
Comanche
Bob Allen Joins Local Store To Sell Goods
A warm notice announces Bob Allen joining the store, greeting customers and promising a wide selection including items up to a threshing machine. The piece praises his big heart and broad shoulders and notes friends will be pleased to have him behind the counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Allen
Bob
Higginbotham’s
The Cash Store Buys Eggs and Butter
Local grocery advertises purchases of eggs and butter from customers. The notice invites residents to bring dairy and produce to The Cash Store for sale.
Sanders Disc Plaw Delivers Best Performance, Local Demand Surges
There is strong claim that the new Sanders Disc Plaw is the premier model. Advertisers urge readers to see and buy it today, promising superior quality and immediate availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
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Ezekiel
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la Rush
J. O. Bowden
Miss Vernon
Elliott
Winbush
Hitchins
Jordan
Seals
Bolen
Literary Digest
Kittle
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