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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1929
Page
4
Mrs. T. W. Petree of Abilene Texas says Orgatone cured years of illness. She suffered bilious spells headaches dizziness weak appetite and constipation. After using Orgatone she reports full recovery and urges others to try it. Genuine Orgatone sold by Paris Smith Drug Co Comanche.
The brief note directs readers to the J R Eanes and Company advertisement featured this week, inviting customers to review deals and offerings. The item emphasizes the store’s promotional presence in the current issue.
The Tax Collector's report for 1928 was approved by the commissioner court. Homer Palmer took the report to Austin for state approval. County taxes totaled 157,907.08 with polls 3,093. Ad valorem 52,237.73 roads 34,283.78 schools 67,322.57. State taxes 84,767.53 and combined state and county 242,674.61.
A Brownwood Bulletin social item notes Mrs. Gib Callaway and Mrs. Mark Callaway hosting a bridge luncheon at the Austin Avenue home. Guests included out of town visitors Mrs. Oscar Cousins Amarillo and Mrs. J. B. Chilton Comanche among others. prizes awarded for high scores and overall cuts.
Local soda fountain event marks the opening on Friday at Reese's and Dur ham Pharmacy offering new beverage flavors and promotional specials.
The children of W. Joel Nabers express gratitude for kindnesses shown during their grief. They note friends brought comfort through assistance, words, and floral tributes, and say these acts will be cherished and gratefully remembered.
A cemetery work party is scheduled at Indian Creek on Friday May 8. Volunteers are asked to come early and bring tools. Joe Jones speaks for the committee.
County agent April report lists miles traveled 925 meetings 19 total attendance 421 farm homes visited 44 letters written 101 telephone calls 19 office calls 145 days in field 20 1 2 distributed by task including terracing 2 1 2 4 H Club work 4 1 2 dairy work 5 1 2 horticulture 5 pure seed work 2 and miscellaneous 1 days in office 6 1 2 Pecan Growers to Cisco notes plans for Brazos Valley Pecan Growers Association meeting in Cisco to demonstrate native pecan growing grafting budding and topping and lunch at Putnam under the Mother Burkett tree J A Barton County Agent.
Mrs Tom Edmondson of Wichita Falls joined Misses Martha Wetzel of Ranger and Truth Wetzel of Fort Worth in Comanche Thursday for the funeral of Mrs C J Sartley.
Mr and Mrs Jeff Nabers of Texan and Murrell and Jack Nabers of San Angelo traveled to Comanche on Monday to attend the funeral of W J Nabers.
Mr and Mrs George Dingwall of El Paso and Ernest Dingwall of Carazozo New Mexico visit Mr and Mrs D Dingwall.
Visitors came to Comanche Monday for the funeral of W. J. Nabers. Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Turney and Mrs. Claude Chastain with son Jamie Neal of Rising Star joined Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Jones and Jerry Lee of Whitney, Mrs. Tom Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy of Brownwood, and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lanford and John Kundson of Blanket.
J F Poindexter 76 died at his Gustine area home after influenza. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery at 9 30 Thursday morning with Rev W M Scott officiating. Surviving are wife Lassie and children G I Poindexter Joe Poindexter Bryan Poindexter Mrs Charlie Reinhart and daughter Cleo Johnson who died recently.
An old advertisement promotes Jack's Lotion by Paris Smith Druggist. It claims relief for chiggers sunburn windburn and skin and scalp troubles and guarantees satisfaction.
Roanna Merita Helms born April 16 1859 died April 23 after a stroke. She married Jim Helms and had 13 children with descendants in Comanche Kimble and Bandera counties. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J Y Roberson at Taylor Chapel Cemetery with survivors including her son M C Helms and daughter Mrs Billa Helms.
Comanche county reports near record daily milk from an eight gallon Jersey cow owned by Charlie Harvey. The brown Jersey, six years old with four calves, produced eight gallons Monday. test showed five percent. The cow, from the Robt Jaynes herd, was sold to Pete McDonald. Harvey sold the calf for 25 dollars and says offers of 50 dollars for the next calf are possible if bred to a registered sire.
The notice announces the spring opening of soda fountains at Reese's and Durham Pharmacy this Friday afternoon. The item highlights new beverages and a celebratory event at two local establishments.
BR Ray McCorkle was re-elected Supt of Beattie Public School at a school board meeting. He has led the rural school for years with strong agricultural industrial and Home Economics programs. Also elected were Miss Jeane Rape Miss Mildred Taylor Hubert Kelley Addie Welch Rosa Fisher and Mrs McCorkle.
Mrs. C. J. Bartley died at her Comanche home at 4 p.m. Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at her residence at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by Rev. R. J. LaPrade, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Born Mary Logan Crockett in Utica Mississippi January 27 1870 she moved to Smith County Texas in 1880 and married C. J. Bartley November 3 1897. The couple moved to Comanche in 1905 where they lived. Survived by her husband a son Samuel 19 and two sisters Mrs. George C. Wetzel Comanche and Mrs. E. F. Powell De Leon and W. A. Crockett De Leon. She was a Methodist and deeply religious with family her main focus.
District court disposed of many cases including dismissals and judgments. Notable entries: Anthony v Herring suit on note dismissed. Marshall v Nebraska Oil judgment for plaintiff with foreclosure. Norman v Norman divorce granted and former name Nabors restored. Kilpatrick v Davis suit on note dismissed. First National Bank of Comanche v Newby continued for service. F M Bank of De Leon v Coanetux et al judgment for plaintiff. Jackson v West suit to cancel mineral lease judgment for plaintiff. Hanson v Hanson divorce granted with custody to plaintiff. Rice v Norwood dismissed. Tex Refining Co v Central Texas Produce Co garnishment. Kearby v Sage judgment for plaintiff. Minnie Yarbrough v Yarborough divorce dismissed. Eva Sanford v Sanford divorce dismissed.
Advertisement notes the Fort Worth Press daily paper delivered in Comanche at 10¢ per week with latest state and national news. Mentions Uncle Panther editorial appeals to men and a continued feature for ladies, and invites new subscribers via James Wilkerson, Chief Office contact at 287.
The Church of Christ led by Alvin Mitchell invites attendance at Bible Study at 10 and preaching at 11 and 8 with communion at 11 45. A Young People's meeting at 7 15 and midweek services at 8. Ladies Bible Class Saturday 2 50. Sunday morning topic The Call of The Master Sunday evening Music in the Church.
The Comanche I C C F Lodge will mark its 110th anniversary with a public program at the Lodge Rooms on Tuesday evening April 30. All members are extended at special invitation. J. S. Hart, N. G. W. D. Carroll, Sec’y.
Comanche I. C. O. F. will observe the 110th anniversary of the order with a public program at their lodge rooms next Tuesday evening April 30. The Comanche Rebecca Lodge will participate, featuring a fraternal address by Billy Meyer of Fort Worth.
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