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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1924
Page
3
Comanche County notes report no new measles cases. Obituary for Mrs Rankin and community updates include visits, entertainments, school program and graduation plans, ball games, a melodrama along with various social visits and local activities in Comanche and Mercer Creek areas.
The Comyn column notes an Easter egg hunt, a Sunday school rally at the Baptist church, and a 10 am Sunday service with an 11 am program. It lists visits from residents to Dublin and German, family gatherings in De Leon and Frost, and local social events including library meetings and a Friday show.
G J Matthews and companions motored to Comanche on Wednesday. Florence Nelson visited her sister in Ballinger. Fay Frazier spent the weekend with Hersie Griffith in De Leon. J T Gressett and wife visited Emma Cottrell in Arbor Springs. Bertha Peels Effie Mull and Willie Mull attended a Sand Hill singing convention. Joel Rosie Northcutt Pauline Gressett and Barbara Lane attended church at Fellowship. Easter egg hunt at the schoolhouse. Warren and Beulah Harris visiting this week. Mrs Thelma Jones is very ill.
Desdemona April 21 Mr S FE Snodgrass entertained the Twenty One club with an interesting program Friday afternoon. Local residents returned from visits and trips to Fort Worth Cisco Alamogordo Stephenville and Denton while high school events drew attention.
Mr and Mrs Ben Macon of Roberson Springs visited Mr and Mrs J B Cooper last Friday afternoon. Officers were elected to lead the Jakehamon school singing class C T Gregory president Miss Johnnie Reed secretary Miss Sallie Guthery organist Arthur Brazell leader. Easter picnic enjoyed by several young folks. various local visits and rapid crop growth noted in the Roberson Springs area.
Sid Witten and family attended the Morris reunion at Sipe Springs Thursday. Zett Edwards Orval Rogers Tra Fletcher and their families made a trip to Brownwood Thursday. Mrs Jennie Carter of Comanche visited her mother Ruth Fletcher and her son Milburn Carter. T A Norwood and family spent Fri.
Rev Hodges filled his regular appointment at Freewill church with four sermons to strong crowds. Elm Grove and Zion Hill cemetery visits occurred. Nabers traveled to Cross Plains. Frosts were mild and many farmers worked after the shower last week. Mr and Mrs Sprouse of Brysonville visited the area.
A roundup of local visitors and neighbors including Mrs. F. M. Gundren and family visiting from Musti, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wai, and kin from Abilene. Local births, travels to Comanche and Fort Worth, cemetery work, and social events at Sidine and nearby areas.
By order of the city council all persons using the sewer line will be charged an advance of twenty five cents per month to take effect on Mar 1 1924 I Eanes Mayor 32 25
Torpid liver treatment claims immediate benefits with Herbine. It restores energy, appetite, and restful sleep. Price 600, sell by S&S. P. Smith.
Report notes patrons disturbed by constant coughing at a show house. Advertisement urges avoiding nuisance from coughs and colds and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as quick relief. Sold everywhere.
Local mutual aid society promotes cheapest coverage with a history of nearly 70 paid death claims and no red tape. Assessments are 50 cents under 40 and $1 over, with L. B. Russell as secretary and J. D. Bonner as president.
An advertisement extols Li quid Kerozone as the most powerful healing remedy for flesh wounds sores burns and scalds. It promotes prices 30c 60c and 1.20 and lists seller 8 P Smith.
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