Grand and Petit Jurors for October Term Court
A list of jurors organized by term. Grand jurors named for October term include J. hh. Eanes and J. J. Starkie among others. Petit juries cover Second Week October 25 and Third and Fourth Weeks in November and November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hh. Eanes
T. S. Ross
M. E. Duke
Gamblin
J. J. Starkie
G. L. Stephens
J. L. Joplin
J. E.dunn
John Nabors
J. R. Carroll
W.E. Horner
J. W. Braswell
Jno. Scott
Edmon H. Jones
E. L. Halford
H. W. Pounds
Petit Jury
Bags for peanuts at Higginbotham's
Unloaded carload of second hand bags marketed for peanut sacking at Higginbotham's. Bags are described as versatile and money saving for customers handling peanuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Texas Cotton Crop Estimated At Three Million Bales
Austin announces the 1915 Texas cotton crop will not exceed 3,000,000 bales based on reports from cotton counties and a personal inspection by Commissioner Fred W. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Fred W. Davis
Star Brand Shoes Sold At The Cash Store
The advertisement promotes Star Brand Shoes for the whole family at The Cash Store. Shoes are claimed to be bought at less than wholesale cost and savings are emphasized for customers who visit the store.
New Farm Implements Row Includes Drag Harrows and Plows
New Case Implements received include drag and disc harrows, walking and riding plows, and other farming tools. The arrival signals expanded equipment options for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Marketing Association Sells 139 Hogs at Fort Worth
The Marketing Association reports selling 139 hogs last shipment at an average 7.35. Only three were soft hogs. the rest were killed good. A new tagging system assigns a number to each animal to ensure owners receive full value regardless of individual hog quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Poultry Association Meeting Planned
Notice to poultry raisers invites interested parties to meet on October 2 at 2 30 PM to reorganize the Poultry Association and set a date for a poultry show. Prof Eaton or N A Palmer, Secretary, will provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Association
Prof. Eaton
N. A. Palmer
Secy
Farm for sale near De Leon with trade option
200 acre farm offered for sale or trade for improved land in West Texas or New Mexico. Located 5 miles east from De Leon. Contact H. B. Painter in Proctor, Texas for details. 4-dpd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
New Mexico
DeLeon
H. B. Painter
Proctor
Texas
Stork Visits Report Newborns Across Local Towns
Birth notices record multiple newborns including Lonnie Robertson near Comanche and two boys for John Reese near Gustine and Joe Marshall in Gustine, with other births to families near Desdemona and Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Lane
Comanche
Lonnie Robertson
John Reese
Gustine
Grain men urged to harrow land with Case Disc Harrows
An advertisement urges grain men to harrow their land using Case Disc Harrows with tongue, truck and feeder attachments, from Higginbotham's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
The Cash Store Features Large Stock Of Men S Clothing
The Cash Store offers a wide range of men and boys clothing with very attractive prices. Customers are invited to browse the stock and be convinced by the value and selection.
Roberson Sisters Debut New French Serges and Taffetas
The Roberson Sisters showcase fresh French serges and taffetas for combination dresses, highlighting new fabric options and styles for the season.
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Roberson Sisters
Higginbothams Egg Trade Ad Promotes Cash Or Trade
An old advertisement from Higginbothams invites customers to exchange eggs for cash or trade value. The snippet emphasizes a straightforward offer and room for negotiation at their shop.
Gratitude for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Mrs T N Witherall of Gowanda New York reports severe stomach pain from summer complaint. After taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy she experienced quick relief and improvement. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Witherall
Gowanda
N. Y
Apple shipments from farm to Corpus Christi rise in county
Charley Cuthbertson left Saturday night for Corpus Christi with a car of apples. He expects several more cars this season as fruit growers report good crops and strong prospects for notable earnings this fall.
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Charley Cuthbertson
Corpus Christi
Dipping Cattle At Petit Ranch Near Lamkin
Clarence Albin worked several days this and last week dipping cattle on the Petit ranch near Lamkin. He says the task is easy and inexpensive. Other stock men in the county plan dipping, and Charley Bryson has built a dipping vat west of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Albin
Petit Ranch
Lamkin
Charley Bryson
Comanche
Kilpatrick's announces buggy tires and saddle repairs
If you want new rubber tires on your buggy your shoes repaired or rubber heels put on them or your saddle or harness fixed up see Kilpatrick's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick’s
New Fall Millinery Arrives at The Cash Store
The Millinery Department at The Cash Store offers the newest fall hats at prices to fit every budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Store
Higginbothams Ad Highlights Eggs Butter and Peas
The ad touts high prices for eggs butter and blackeyed peas at Higginbothams promising top rates and best value for customers in a simple sale pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Y P M 8S Program Schedule for Sunday
Sunday program details list the 4 p m meeting on September 26 with Lucile Hall leading giving, opening song, prayer, scripture lesson from Mark III 8 13, three giving principles by Mabel Layne, Korea letter by Pearl Lusk, foreign fields notes by Byron Grainger, special song by Hester Moore and closing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Hall
Mabel Layne
Korea
Pearl Lusk
Byron Grainger
Hester Moore
Flour Price at Three Dollars Per Hundred Pounds
An advertisement notes extra high patent flour priced at 3.00 dollars per 100 pounds offered by C. F. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Williams
Marriage Licenses Issued
Archie A. Sparks and Miss Ka tie B. Smith and W N. Gray and Mrs. Nora Foster received marriage licenses as recorded in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie A. Sparks
Katie B. Smith
W.N. Gray
Nora Fos
Log Rolling Association Meeting in Brownwood
The Central West Texas Log Rolling Association will hold its next meeting in Brownwood on October 6 and 7. Woodmen camps and Woodmen Circles across Brown, Comanche, Runnels, Concho, Mills, San Saba, McCulloch, Erath and Hamilton counties are members and many delegates are expected. Meetings take place at the local Woodmen hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
Club Girls Exhibit Invitation and Entry Details
The notice invites club girls to submit canned product entries by October 2 and poultry items the same day. Entries may be left at Mr Eaton's office. exhibit planned for the courthouse with a program. All club members and families are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eaton
Larry Kittle
Clean-Up Day Sought to Refresh Local Cemetery
Community notices a cemetery neglected since last fall and urges a thorough cleanup. Several ladies plan another general effort next week, hoping for wide participation as last year.
Streets Being Improved In Comanche
The street department is working with a grader on principal streets of Comanche and cleaning clogged drains. Water ponds and runs in alleys are being cleared, and a new gravel layer would help, but thorough cleaning will greatly aid the improvements.
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Comanche
Potatoes and poultry inquiries from Marketing Association
The Marketing Association seeks potato suppliers and asks all who can furnish weekly quantities to notify the manager with their phone, address, and post office location. Arrangements are also made to ship turkeys and chickens in ear lots and will require reports in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
War in Heaven Sermon at Universalist Church Next Sunday
A Universalist church will hold preaching next Sunday with service at 3 p.m. The sermon title is War in Heaven from Rev. 12 led by R. Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
R. Ward
Plant onion sets now for early spring harvest
Higginbotham's offers onion sets ready for planting. Start now to grow fresh onions in early spring.
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Higginbotham’s
The Cash Store Sells Cheap Work Gloves in Bulk
A local retailer named The Cash Store advertises a large stock of work gloves offered at very low prices, highlighting affordability for customers seeking durable hand protection.
West Gulf States Weather Outlook September 22 1915
The Weather Bureau forecasts a generally fair week for the West Gulf states starting September 22 1915 with moderate temperatures throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
West Gulf States
Music Lessons Move to Mrs Walker Residence
Beginning Monday September 13 the studio will be housed at the residence of Mrs L S Walker near the central schools. Call on Mondays and Thursdays Mrs J P Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Walker
J. P. Graham
Automobiles Registered
Lee Butler of Comanche registers a Ford vehicle with plate number 219.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Butler
Ford
No, We Need To Buy Heavy Seed Oats For Next Week
The buyer seeks to purchase several cars of heavy seed oats for shipment next week. The inquiry requests available lots, pricing, delivery terms, and origin information from suppliers.
Comanche Residents Visit and Travel Notes
Mrs. R F Holloway of Comanche visited Friday with her parents Rev and Mrs Randolph Clarke. Rev and Mrs G A Curlee of Comanche passed through en route to California for the Panama Exposition. Miss Clara Moore of Comanche is guest of Miss Ruby Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Holloway
Comanche
Randolph Clarke
G. A. Curlee
California
Clara Moore
Ruby Davis
Stephenville Empire
Ask for Our Grocery Prices We’ll Astonish You
Local retailer invites customers to request current grocery prices for surprise savings. The store promises competitive discounts across staples and fresh produce, aiming to attract shoppers with transparent pricing and promotions.
Top Crop Gone as Boll Weevil Devastates Fields
An old farm saying the Top Crop no longer troubles farmers is replaced by concern over boll weevil destruction. Prices for crops sit at last year’s bottom, and public talk shifts to the pest and its impact on yields and income.
Markets Report from Comanche and Texas Gins
Cotton seed at 34 cents at Comanche gins shows steady weekly advance. Wednesday Houston spots at 11.00 and Fort Worth at 10.85, with Thursday Comanche cotton at 11 cents and up. Corn ranges 45 to 50 cents per bushel. The Chief Exponent will publish ongoing market prices for Comanche and larger Texas markets.
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Comanche
Houston
Fort Worth
Texas
Baptist Sunday School and Mission Plan at Our Church
The church reports 220 in Sunday school with all teachers in training classes under Supt Huddleston. Ladies Aid meets the fourth Tuesday in September at 4 pm for mission and Bible study led by Mrs John Reese. B Y P U leader Miss Cleo Herring invites all youth to participate as Rev M E Davis of Howard Payne College preaches both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Huddleston
John Reese
Cleo Herring
M. E. Davis
Howard Payne College
Y M B L Urges Unity and Civic Work in County
The Y M B L calls for man and youth membership to unite for Co manche and neighboring areas. Emphasizing cooperation, the group aims to eradicate the fever tick in Texas and the county, benefiting all citizens. It urges business leaders to join, set aside jealousy, and work for the town’s upbuilding.
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Comanche
Texas
Y. M. B. L. Committee
Let us put rubber heels on your shoes
Kilpatrick's advertises rubber heel replacements for shoes promising improved wear and comfort. The brief note emphasizes a service offer likely targeting daily footwear maintenance.
Vandyke Community Works Roads Progress Report
Sand beds along DeLeon road in the Vandyke community are being graded and gravelled this week. A Comanche petition raised funds and volunteers contributed time and money. Commissioner Dobbs assists in the road improvement effort.
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DeLeon Road
Vandyke
Comanche
Dobbs
A Woman's Resurrection on Screen A Glowing Praise
ATolstoi Tolstoi Tolstoy drama praised by actor in a screen production by William Fox. The piece features Katusha Moslova in a demanding role and debuts in America at the Majestic theater on September 30.
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Katusha Moslova
Tolstoi
Royal Theatre
Copenhagen
Czar
Russia
Poincaire
France
Francis Joseph
Austria
Norway
Sweden
Wilhelmina
Mr. Fox
Europe
the Majestic
Kid Blackburn Sentenced in Horse Theft Case
The Paint Rock Herald reports Kid Blackburn was found guilty by a district court jury after earlier mistrials and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for horse theft. The week featured several jury cases, with Blackburn’s being the standout trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Blackburn
Paint Rock
Blackeye Supply Promise Shipments Go Out Weekly
A terse notice states ongoing weekly shipments with large quantities of blackeyes. The terse line hints at steady supply and distribution, indicating a commercial or logistical note from a supplier.
Wagons Covered in Genuine Army Duck at Kilpatrick’s
Report describes wagons covered with genuine army duck material used at Kilpatrick's, noting practical protection and period industrial practices without detailing broader context or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick’s
Anthony Family Returns Home After Visit
B F Anthony traveled to Comanche Saturday night and returned Sunday with his wife and son who were visiting May Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Anthony
Comanche
May Messenger
Hog Raisers Notice for October Shipments
The Marketing Association will ship hogs and cattle on October 4. This follows the meeting of the boys and girls clubs on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys and i Girls’ Clubs
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. M. Batton
T. C. Edge
B. E. Davis
H. R. Lacy
W. L. Smith
J. H. Jenkins
A. L. Aldridge
J. H. Short
W. R. Sadberry
W. B. McLendon
J. L. Greenwaldt
C. E. Purvis
W. L. Duke
R. E. Fielder
M. E. West
B. H. Lee
J. F. Singleton
J. L. Owens
C. D. Statom
R. L. Johnson
W. W. Lacewell
S. T. Hilliard
John Lightfoot
F. O. Dean
S.W. Fountain
Edwin Treaure
W. L. Clere
John W. Moore
K. M. Vanzandt
L. F. Elkins
G. W. Purvis
C. C. Henderson
W. P. Whit
S. C. Lanford
B. F. Luker
J. C. Gaines
J. M. Nash
H. E. Sides
L. E. White
G. H. York
Ian F. Tate
T. J. Kelly
R. W. Steakley
T. L. Patterson
Jim Haynes
Frank Stewart
Earl Patterson
H. C. Heath
A. L. Colelasure
W. W. Brooks
T. A. Ruff
W. P. Weaver
T. E. Hood
J. P. Thompson
J. C. Brown
R. A. Ballard
B. K. Seago
M. B. A. L. Smith
B. F. Hamilton
R. A. Chilcoat
E. C. Hogan
Henry Simpson
T. C. Weir
C. F. Denny
R Redden
R. L. Moreland
C. A. Thornton
L. Dixon
S. N. Dobbs
J. H. Sivon
H. W., Locke
J. F. Williams
Rober Graham
S. J. Strickland
J. W. Green
J. T. Gressett
T. L. Colley
H. E. Randall
S. A. Lake
J. W. Sample
Sam Barton
Homer Wilhelm
Edgar Claywell
Tom Butler
W. E. Thomas
Jeff Smith
R. M. Childs
R. T. Stephens
H. D. Lane
F. L. Bolton
E. W. Turnipseed
J. W. White
Albert Greer
Peanut Men
Marketing Association
Joe Marshall
Calvin Walker
A. Young
Desdemonia
Bud Lindley
Log Rolling Association
Brownwood
Baptist News Notes
Supreme Power
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