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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
3
Miss Elizabeth Rogers advertises Easter week specials on trimmed hats available at her shop. The offer promises personal attention and special pricing for the holiday occasion, inviting customers to view the selection.
A brief sale note lists Mary Jane pumps with one strap in patent leather and other dress goods as discounted items. Prices show a low tag of $2.00 for select footwear.
The Sidney area shows cheer over recent rain with social tidbits including visits by Miss Della Stailey and Mrs C Cox of Okra. A rabbit drive occurred south of Sidney with neighbors enjoying noon fellowship. Trustee elections were held selecting Chas Fom, C J Graham, E A Reece, J C M Lusk, and Mrs Cliff Walker.
The community reports busy farming after rain and lingering illness. Mrs Ollie Hodge of Fort Worth visits two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Battle Moore and others. Cora Stephens returns from Mineral Wells. Clara Edna Webb Eva White and Ola and Cora Stephens attend weekend gatherings in the Baggett area.
Roy Steele of Sidney visited friends in the community Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Smith of Dublin was a guest of Mrs. Holden Thursday and Friday. Several from here attended the funeral services of C. Y. Allen's child at Union Sunday. They have our deepest sympathy and we hope they will soon be restored to their health. L. C. Stephens is still on the sick list.
A three inch rain fell last Thursday followed by a light norther. Local residents report health good and plan a singing convention at Suez the first Sunday in May. Many visitors and social events occur across Beattie, White Point, Brysonville, and Comanche with calls on friends, church gatherings, and singing activities.
Cotton Grove report notes Charlie Gatoway and family visiting Soda Springs friends on Sunday. Miss Odell Spence leaves for Goldthwaite to visit sister Mrs. Rudd. Oscar Stewart and family visited relatives at Indian Creek Saturday and Sunday. William Stubblefield departed Thursday to visit his sister Mrs.
Pleasant Valley neighbors share weekend visits with friends and relatives across Elm Grove. Bill Parker and family visit Bob Morris while Pearl Holland stays with her uncle Bill. John Coker and wife visit J. N. Redwine's family, and Grace Franklin spends the night with Jewel Morton. Rheumatism keeps Jim Redwine home, as Stiffler andHarvey Redwine families visit J. N. Redwine. The Wilsons and children visit G. L. Garrison, and Earl and Leslie Franklin are mentioned among ongoing social chatter.
Raymond Stiffler attended church in Sidney Sunday night. Flora Parker visited Erma Holland Sunday. Dalia Rasberry stayed with Jesse Mae and Verna Morris Saturday night. Jeff Holland and wife with daughter Wilmer visited Ben Chastain Sunday. A three hour schoolhouse play drew a large crowd and favorable reactions. Burks Mercantile Co advertises Easter hats and toggery.
An advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a solution to gray hair claiming it makes users look ten years younger. Priced at $1.00, the ad directs readers to Burks Mercantile Co. for purchase.
Advertisement for a peanut attachment and walking planters priced at 12.50 for the Adams attachment plus extras, 13.00 for a complete walking planter, and 6.50 for attachments compatible with Bradley Champion and Eagle walking planters. Guaranteed. Wm Adams Cross Plains Tex.
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