Messengers Report From Baggett Creek Baptist Association
Messengers attending the Baggett Creek Missionary Baptist Association at Stephenville included Rev E M F Moore Rev G A Lewis G E Lewis Pleasant Hill Will McKelvy and others representing churches from Mills Comanche Erath and surrounding territories. The meeting is reported splendid with good reports for the past year and several strong sermons by visiting messengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baggett Creek Missionary Baptist Association
Stephenville
E. M. F Moore
G. A. Lewis
New Hope Church
G. E Lewis
Mountain View
Pleas Imberly
Fred McCurdy
Fleming
J. F. Burdette
P. W. Henry
Duren
Mills County
J. Lee
J. W. Collins
George Henry
Ugh Henry
Rock Springs
J. Waldron
Will McKelvy
Gaines
Baggett Creek
M. W. Wheeler
Beatrice
Pottsville
N. E. Horner
Sardis
Comanche
Mills
Erath
Local notes and events from Knox to Coryell counties
A community update lists illnesses and recoveries including Mrs Bud Leach bitten by a spider and Mrs E M Alsup improving slowly. Visitors from Knox and Kimble counties, local protracted meetings at Antioch, and multiple social calls are mentioned alongside Egg buying offers and a Baby Beef prizes list coordinated by Geo Montgomery with varied cash awards for cattle and pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Leach
E. M. Alsup
Grandma Allgood
James Wilson
Knox County
R. Henry Lewis
Kimble County
Jesse, Dewees
Gorman
Ben Wilson
Fous
Coryell County
Ida Pitman
Marvin
Maudie
Antioch
Stephens
Bro
Clemmons
Geo. Montgomery
Bull
Rainy Spell Lifts South and East County
Good rains fell across the southern and eastern portion of the county with notable moisture at Newburg Lamkin and Gustine improving soil and crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
Lamkin
Gustine
Dublin to Have Midget Flour Mill Plans
Dublin papers report a midget flour mill planned for Dublin with plans to erect it at Comanche, but no definite action has been taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Comanche
Expresses New Arrivals In Ladies Ready To Wear
A local department store highlights fresh arrivals in its ladies ready to wear section. The notice emphasizes ongoing stock updates and new styles rolling into the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Comanche Leads in Campaign Fund Drive
Comanche County leads efforts as other counties begin raising funds for the Wilson campaign. Two weeks earlier Comanche had already raised a portion before the others started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Comanche County
Comanche Public Schools Open 1916-17 Session Strong
Comanche Public Schools opened the 1916-17 term with the largest attendance in years. Enrollment reached 784 on opening day with many rural students joining the Grammar and High Schools. Superintendent Holloway praised the district for keeping students in school and listed a full faculty across High Grammar East and West wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Public Schools
Austin
Messrs
J. R. Eanes
D. C. Clarke
Honoring Mrs Prude Guests at Home in September Soiree
On September 7 at 5 to 7 p m Mrs Oscar Callaway hosted guests at home for her sister Mrs D S Prude formerly Miss Kate Couch of South Mansfield Louisiana. A buffet luncheon followed informal conversation with a long list of attendees including Mesdames Burley McCollum Walter Durham J H McMillan Sam Switzer George Tate Jno T Jay W H Thadberg O R Houghton H L Ardis Dick Scurry O M Simmons H H Stephenson Littlejohn Jack Cunningham Will Dingus Wade Evridge Hilton Burks R F Holloway W B Cunningham M K Witt Harry Slack Claude Meadows R H Moore George Montgomery Will Carpenter Mack Moore Ira Tunnell G A Bruton Jeff Reese L B Russell Paris Smith Ollie Tripp S J Kittle J B Layne Jno Waring T J Williams D C Clarke L B Thomas A S Harris J B Hall L F Slider and others. Guest of honor Mrs D S Prude of South Mansfield La formerly Miss Kate Couch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Callaway
D. 8. Prude
Kate Couch
South Mansfield
Mesdames
Burley McCollum
Walter Durham
J. H. McMillan
Sam Switzer
George Tate
Jno. T. Jay
W. H. Thadberg
0. R. Houghton
H. L. Ardis
Dick Scurry
O. M. Simmons
H. H. Stephenson
Littlejohn
Jack Cunningham
Will Dingus
Wade Evridge
Hilton Burks
R. F. Holloway
W. B. Cunningham
M. K. Witt
Harry Slack
Claude Meadows
R. H. Moore
George Montgomery
Will Carpenter
Mack Moore
Ira Tunnell
G. A. Bruton
Jeff Reese
Gertie Tooker
D. S. Prude
Oscdr
Gib Callaway
Comanche to Have Real Style Show Planned
A style show is planned in Comanche with merchants and residents eager to display latest suits hats and accessories. An effort aims to attract every man woman and child in the city and nearby areas to view the exhibits when arrangements are finalized and announced next week.
Chief-Exponent Special Industrial Edition Ahead of Fair
The Chief-Exponent plans a special industrial edition preceding the Fair. It will compile information about the Fair and Comanche. A daily issue is expected during the Fair, with profits targeted for readers and advertisers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Fresh Paint for Wetzels Barber Shop This Week
Wetzels Barber Shop receives a new coat of paint this week enhancing cleanliness and appearance. Hats and hat trimmings arrive from the factories as 5 and 10 Cent Store advertises prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzels Barber Shop
Shower Honors Miss Bullard Before Brownwood Move
Mrs John Hoff and Miss Anna Belle Wilconsin hosted a Presbyterian Ladies afternoon at Mrs Hoffs home 40 attendees enjoyed readings by Mrs McMillan and music by Miss Clarke. A huge ribbon tied bundle presented to Miss Estelle Bullard as a farewell gift before she leaves for Daniel Baker College in Brownwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoff
Anna Belle Wilconsin
Presbyterian Church
Hoff
McMillan
Miss Clarke
Oscar Callaway
Pianos from factory sale by Fligginbotham Bros Co
High grade pianos now available direct from factory. Interested buyers urged to see Fligginbotham Bros. & Co. at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Fligginbotham Bros. & Co
Methodist youth auxiliary organized at Mrs Dingus home
Mrs Dingus hosted a gathering last Thursday night to form the young people's auxiliary of the Methodist church. Mrs Dr Beeler of Mineral Wells attended and helped organize the group with Miss Nevia Mullins as president under the direction of Mrs Barna Riley to ensure it is interesting and instructive.
Lamkin Church to Host Sermons by Pastor Austin
Samuel H. Austin of Central Christian church of Comanche will preach at Lamkin Church Saturday night and Sunday at 3 30 p m and 8 p m. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Austin
Central Christian Church of
Comanche
Lamkin
5 & 10 Store Showcases Largest Holiday Line in Comanche
The 5 and 10 Cent Store will display the season’s largest line of holiday goods ever shown in Comanche. The store emphasizes a wide assortment aimed at local shoppers preparing for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Ady
Central Christian Church Bible School and Services
Central Christian Church invites all to Bible School at 10 00 a m and calls teachers and pupils to be present promptly. The pastor will preach Saturday night and Sunday at Lamkin Samuel H Austin Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Lamkin
Samuel H. Austin
Five and Ten Cent Store Market Special Offers
The market reports a wide selection of special articles now available at the 5 and 10 Cent Store. Shoppers are invited to take advantage of low prices on a variety of items advertised as value buys.
A. and M. Man to Visit Comanche Fair
T. O. Walton assistant director of the extension department A. and M. will visit the Comanche Fair and deliver an address. Boog Scott of Coleman will attend the fair to promote Baby Beef projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Walton
Boog Scott
Coleman
School Tablets Go To Students From Slider and Lacy
A polished rule guides each student to buy their school tablets from Slider and Lacy. The program promotes orderly adoption of devices, listing benefits and procedures for families and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
Announcement Puts Headquarters at Higginbothams Store
Pianist N L McBrayer announces from 81 Higginbothams store that his headquarters will be there and requests that piano tuning calls be directed to that number. Respt. 11pd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham
N. L. McBrayer
Campaign for Education Al Amendments
An active campaign is begun for two November amendments. One raises local school tax from 50 cents to 1 dollar per hundred and the other allows a county tax. A campaign committee is being formed and a meeting will be held to mount an active effort.
Ode in memory of Olene Robertson Taylor
A heartfelt remembrance dedicated to Olene Robertson Taylor. The tribute honors a bright, beloved wife Marcus Taylor cherished, noting her joyful nature and the sorrow of her loss. It speaks of faith, acceptance of God’s will, and the hope of meeting her in the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Olene Robertson Taylor
Olene
Marcus Taylor
Address for Lula Patton and family connection noted
The text requests the address of Lula Patton, described as J D Ashmore’s stepdaughter and 8 B Harris’s niece, noting she married about five or six years ago. It also references J R Eanes & Co and promotes Bookfold Red Seal Gingham as a top fabric for children’s school dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Patton
J. D. Ashmore
B. Harris
J. R. Eanes & Co
Higginbotham’s
Dudley Store Gets New Glass Front This Week
The C. R. M. Dudley store undergoes improvements this week with a new glass front installation. The upgrade aims to modernize the storefront and enhance display visibility for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. M. Dudley
Piano Tuning and Leftover Orders at Higginbothams
N L McBrayer offers piano tuning services and leaves orders at Higginbothams for pickup or delivery.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messengers TO Baptist Association
Rucker News
Grammar School
High School
Holloway
J. B. Layne
Ola Cunningham
Minnie Cunningham
Gertie Hooker
Clara Rea
Ence
E. Y. Freeland
Cliff Walker
Hattie Brightman
Buna Hitchcock
Mary Kemp
Ruth Long
Lilly Clift
East Ward
Ruby Grainger
Cordie Lindsey
Gertie Davis
Bessie Thornton
West Ward
Georgia Robertson
Alma Robinson
Lea Allen
Myrtle Payne
Mae Hall
Amelia Scott
Mrs. Prude
Joe Carter
City Grocer
Lamkin Christian Church
Central Christian Church
Death
Keene
S. N. L. McBrayer
Paris Smith
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