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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
6
A cryptic ad touts a "Reno vine" as the heart's remedy with a promise of relief for $1.50. The copy uses alarming language about delay and a penalty, urging purchase for health claims. No verifiable medical evidence is provided and the text reads like a dated patent remedy notice.
Jas DeWitt received a registered Pogg Durham Bull after the Fat Stock Show. He is known for one of the best cattle herds in the county and plans to place the bull on his ranch south of town as he continues improvements.
We are in receipt of the news that S. C. Findley was elected to the Sov. W. O. W. Camp again. The report confirms Findley’s return to the delegate position and notes continued leadership within the organization.
The Sovereign Executive council esteems Mr Findley as a dependable board member after several years of service. The town notes with pride that a Comanchelle reliably advances the work, reflecting communal trust in local leadership.
An advertisement proclaims La Creole Hair Dressing as a natural remedy to disguise gray hair and restore a youthful look. The ad claims a price of 1.00 and targets women seeking hair coloring.
Readers are told a disease thought to be catarrh is curable in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 if any case fails to cure. Patron testimonials requested. price 76 cents. sold by druggists.
Beattie hosted John Hall for an all day singing Sunday. Claude and Grady Hall visited Sidney Saturday evening. Grandma Fields is improving. Walters gave a candy break at school Friday night. O D Henley visited Indian Valley Sunday. Stag Creek plans weekly Sunday night singing with invites to all. Mary Holland visited home folks in Sidney. Willie Holland from Sidney and Mr Cl Goodson were in town late week.
Miss Pearl Holland of Sidney visited the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. Grandma Cooper is ill. Miss Lessie Cooper of Gap visited her grandparents on Wednesday and Thursday. Mr Grady, with Miss Della and Gertie, attended Bible Sunday joys.
An advertisement touts freezone a ether based remedy from Cincinnati to remove corns and calluses. A few drops on the affected area supposedly relieves pain and allows removal with no irritation, with drugstores able to order it if not in stock.
Program notes for the Fifth Sunday meeting of the Comanche County Baptist Association held at a single Baptist church from April 26 to 29, 1917. Includes devotional hours, sermons by E B Garrett and J E Milton, and discussions on home and foreign missions, Ladies Aid, and paper topics led by multiple speakers. Also an entry on a bankruptcy discharge petition for C C Kirk with opposition deadline and referee details.
The schedule shows devotional and sermon times for Sunday with speakers including D R Henley Walter Scott George Curlee W J Scott T N Carter J E Milton W M Reese B H Lee T N Carter L Stanton Thomas Tailor George A Curlee M J Scott Eva D Robison S F Martin across 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. sessions and 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. programs.
W L Randals of Comanche Texas numbered 951 in bankruptcy reports surrender of property and compliance under the Acts. A discharge opposition window opens until May 5 1917 with written notice to the Referee at Fort Worth Texas and subsequent specifications due within ten days.
A brief notice references United States bankruptcy proceedings for a debtor connected to Todd and a case number in the Northern district. Details are limited in the snippet. The item notes the filing and basic case status with no further court actions described.
Samuel Barrett Todd of Comanche petitions in bankruptcy under the 1917 act detailing surrender of debts and a proposed discharge. Oppositions must be filed in writing with the Referee within ten days from April 2, with specifications to follow.
In the matter of W T House of Comanche a bankruptcy case before Referee Fort Worth Texas on March 31 1917 creditors are notified that on March 26 1917 he was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Referee s Fort Worth office on April 14 1917 at 9 am to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact business.
Public notice issued by the State of Texas directs the Sheriff or any Constable to serve citation by publication in a court proceeding. The document outlines legal action and requires compliance with summons and related procedures. The notice mentions applicable court, parties, and the deadline for appearance or response.
In Comanche County Texas J C Horn is summoned by publication to answer a petition filed March 8 1917 in a suit by Mrs C M Horn for title and possession of 100 acres of B B B & C R R Co survey land patented to T C Frost. The action seeks title possession and damages of 100 dollars with a hearing set for April 16 1917 in Comanche Court House.
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