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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
12
J R Daniel formerly of near Wilson visited Comanche from San Saba County and spoke of a prosperous region. He praised the granite quarry and cedar shipments as new industries and noted excellent fishing and easy access to his place.
Team tickets offered for the Bol Weevil League season at one dollar this week only. Buy now from Jim D Slack before the price rises next week.
A new firm named Heath & West will open in Comanche next week in the building formerly occupied by Mrs. Ek. Henry Heath and Ike West, local young men, will own and operate the business handling wallpaper paints and oils.
Burks Mercantile Co hosts a new barber shop opening next week in Comanche with J. O. Wetzel opening a two chair shop on the south side beside T. S. Collins market. Owen, locally known for his trade, is popular in town.
Last Sunday after morning service the church held conference and tendered a call to B. K. Tenny of Austin to become pastor for the next year. Tenny has filled the pulpit two Sundays and a month over the past year and made many friends in town. it is not known if he will accept.
Steve Ballou and Guy Manning were driving from Hamilton to Comanche when a broken radius rod caused their car to swerve and flip twice near Fleming. Both passengers sustained bruises but no serious injuries.
Rev White conducts a Methodist gathering with record turnout at Burks Mercantile Co. The Sunday service saw many attendees unable to enter the building while local singers performed, including Mrs. Von Blucher in notable solo spots.
A string of visitors and travelers are recorded in Comanche with stops and trips to neighboring towns. Names include Bob Elms from Post City Willie Walker from Proctor Bazil Hensler heading to Gorman and many others visiting relatives or passing through.
The Ninth Annual Meeting of the Woman's Presbyterial of the Brownwood Presbytery met in our city Tuesday morning at 10. Delegates numbered fourteen with four visitors and five officers present. Reports showed growth across causes. a missionary opening in Haichow China was presented. a rural church conference occurred. the treasurer announced a 34 percent rise in gifts. Officers elected include President W B Gray and several vice presidents secretaries and treasurers across the organization.
A Comanche citizen keeps 55 hens and reports selling 75 dozen eggs this year while also setting 10 dozen for hatching. He and his family of four have eaten some, leaving remainder for market or storage.
The Catter Mercantile stock at Gustine, now bankrupt, was sold at auction on Wednesday. Cooper Grocery Co bought the stock for 3112.50 or 41 percent of invoice, and also purchased the notes and accounts, which were small.
A prominent Atlanta druggist cites constant minor neglect as harming healthy growth. He asks two questions, notes owner health declined, and names constipation as the first cause. Rexall Orderlies are praised as a pleasant candy tablet laxative for all ages to prevent such issues.
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