Frontier Texas Citation for Unknown Heirs in 1913 Case
The Comanche County District Court orders the Sheriff to publish a weekly citation for eight weeks in Comanche Texas to summon unknown heirs of Alexander Dunlap and others. Plaintiff J W Small seeks trespass to try title to 88 acres in the J M Barrera survey, alleging adverse possession and title under statutes. Case No 3250, return date October 20, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
Alexander Dunlap
William Dunlap
G. B. Clifton
William Davenport
Sallie W. Johnson
Lucinda J. Dunlap
E. M. Dunlap
George Dunlap
J. W. Small
Robert Dunlap
W. C. Taliaferro
J. E. Butler
J. M. Barrera
Metes
Varas
State of
Comanche
A. D
Gustine Pastor Accepts Split Duties At May And Bangs
Rev. A B Jenkins longtime pastor of First Baptist Gustine leaves Coman en route to Brownwood to take half time pastorates at May and Bangs. He will study at Howard Payne College next term. Gustine church has not yet chosen his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jenkins
First Baptist Church
Gustine
Coman
Brownwood
May
Bangs
Howard Payne College
Comanche Public Schools Opened for 1915 14 Term
The Comanche Public Schools opened Monday with exercises at the High School auditorium. East and West Ward students enrolled at their buildings due to crowd size. Notable speakers included D. Chas. Clarke Judge J. H. McMillan County Supt. W. D. Jenkins and Supt. R. F. Holloway. Enrollments and teacher assignments followed with staff named for High School Grammar School and Ward buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
East
West Ward
Geo. W. Shearer
D. Chas. Clarke
J. H. McMillan
W. D. Jenkins
R. F. Holloway
J. DB. Layne
D. F. Eaton
J. C. Wilkerson
Ola Cunningham
Stella Fletcher
W. H. Carpenter
TH. C. Robertson
Alice Alsup
Buna Hitchcock
Gene Cooper
Elsie Cathey
East Ward
Ruby Granger
Venner Hooker
Grace Wickline
Bessie Graham
W. C. Reynolds
Morna McNeil
Hattie Brightman
Golda Granger
Willie Carnes
Myrtle Payne
Diarrhea Quickly Cured by Chamberlain Remedy
A testimonial from M F Gebhart of Oriole Pennsylvania claims one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy cured his diarrhea and others he gave it to. The ad notes that ordinary diarrhea can usually be cured by one or two doses and that the remedy is sold by all dealers.
County Superintendent Race Hints Surface Names
County politics begin to brew with potential candidates including Mrs. J. E. Deely Professor W. T. Carpenter Superintendent J Speed Carroll of DeLeon Professor B B Dubose of Lamkin and Professor H L Gantz of Comanche, with others possibly in the mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Deely
W. TL. Carpenter
J. Speed Carroll
DeLeon
B. B. Dubose
Lamkin
H. L. Gantz
Comenche
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement by Comanche Native
G D Lofton of Comanche Texas tests Doans Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. He reported relief from back pain and regulated kidney function after one box. He recommends the medicine and notes its availability through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents. Remember the name Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Dean
G. D. Lofton
Texas
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Comanche County Baptist Association Meets at Dingler
The annual session of the Comanche County Baptist Association convened at the Dingler Baptist Church from Wednesday to Saturday September 6. Delegates from across the county gathered for harmony in business and hospitality. Officers were re-elected and Milton named missionary with a raised salary. he preached 275 sermons, received 201 into the church, and baptized 82 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Baptist Association
Dingler
Ord
Towit
T. N. Carter
Beattie
J. O. de Priest
Wim. Reese
Comanche
George W. Shearer
Coanche
J. B. Milton
Milton
Noncompete Agreement in Downing Texas Sale
In consideration of the purchase of my house and lot in Downing Comanche county Texas and my medical practice and goodwill by Dr A M Neal I agree not to practice for five years from this date in Downing or Downing territory without written consent from Dr A M Neal N E Greer MD
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing
Comanche County
Texas
A. M. Neal
N. E. Greer
What Time Is It
I G Wyatt, manager of the local telephone exchange, says the question What Time Is It is asked so often that it burdens and costs the company. Operators should not act as a town clock as it disrupts regular duties and slows service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Wyatt
Bureau of Information
Herbine claims cure biliousness malaria and constipation
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy that cures biliousness malaria and constipation with the first dose improving the condition and several doses completing the cure. The price is 50 cents and the seller is Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Mother of Eighteen Children Endorses Chamberlains Tablets
Mrs C J Martin of Boone Mill Virginia says she suffered five years with stomach trouble but after taking three bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she is now well and weighs 168 pounds. She can eat anything freely and feels better than in ten years, and offers local vouching. Chamberlains Tablets are sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Mill
Profit in Dairy Cows in Comanche County
G A Bruton reports selling 41 34 dollars worth of butter fat from a single cow since April 1st. He supplied his own table and for two weeks while his wife was away gave milk to a neighbor. The account suggests there is money to be made in dairying in Comanche county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Bruton
Comanche County
August 1913 Weather Record From Chamber Report
Temperature and rainfall figures for August 1913 show an average maximum of 100 and average minimum of 73 degrees. The highest temperature reached 103 on the sun and the lowest 65 on the 25th. Rainfall totaled 0.66 inches with 0.55 on the 2nd and 0.11 on the 22nd, compared with 1.80 inches in August 1912 and 4.37 inches in August 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Western Union Office Reopened by Returning Agent
B. W. Gallaway a Western Union operator has arrived from Hamilton where he was ill and has reopened the uptown Western Union Telegraph Company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Gallaway
Western Union
Hamilton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Suffering from Pains and Female Weakness Promotes Cure Note
In Moretown Vermont and Gilford Iowa, women report long standing pains and weakness easing after taking Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and using the Sanative Wash. Mia W F Sawyer and Mrs Inamille Slagle credit relief from displacing abdomen headaches back pain and fatigue with the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moretown
Vermont
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
W. F. Sawyer
River View Farm
Gifford
Iowa
Inamille Slagle
Gilford
Contract Set For New School Building
The school board awarded a contract last week for the erection of a new 115000.00 dollar school building to Mr. Oates of Stephenville. Bonds are in the hands of printers and not yet sold, but expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oates
Stephenville
Ballard's Snow Liniment touted for aches and swelling
Advert says Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves swellings from inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism. Rub well into affected area. penetrates and eases pain and swelling. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Paris Smith
Adv
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises One Day Cold Cure
Ad claims a single day cure for cold symptoms with laxative bromide quinine. Promises cough and headache relief and a money back guarantee if it fails. Includes E. W. Grove signature on each box and price of 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
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W. D. Carroll
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
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