The documented story
The source supports a reorganization and officer structure, not a complete founding or dissolution chronology.
People and leadership
Eugene McCoy, Alva Courtney, Clay Smith, and F. A. Bratton are recorded in the bounded 1911 organizational roles; no complete roster is provided.
Community and organization
The report describes local boys and asks business people to support the organization; no formal sponsor is established.
Reading the evidence
The source supports a reorganization and officer structure, not a complete founding or dissolution chronology.
Questions for further research
Search Walters and Comanche County newspapers for the earlier organization, later activity, and full membership.
People named in related records
Names are retained as recorded in their source contexts.
- Eugene McCoy — chairman; reorganization officer (1911)
- Alva Courtney — secretary; reorganization officer (1911)
- Clay Smith — treasurer; reorganization officer (1911)
- F. A. Bratton — director (1911)
Dated evidence in this record
- 1911-04-25
The Walters Cornet Band was reorganized with about twelve pieces; Eugene McCoy was chairman, Alva Courtney secretary, Clay Smith treasurer, and F. A. Bratton director.