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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

4

Comanche Weekend Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

The column lists numerous visits and stays by residents and relatives in Comanche including Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Gage of Brownwood, Miss Viola Codd of De Leon, H. G. Wilson of Slaton, and Miss Hattie Brightman of the University of Texas. It mentions district attorney nominee M. L. Harris, Rosa Waybourn murder case coverage, trips to California, Denver, and Desdemona, and local happenings such as Moody Bible Institute student Nathalie Jessup’s Chicago visit and goat breeder L. W. Riddle selling Mohair.

I. B. Gage Brownwood R. R. Melasson J. B. Gage Viola Codd de Leon Homer Marchbank Slaton T. M. Rutherford Hattie Brightman University of Texas Comanche C. O. Brightman Austin Glennie Hoff M. L. Harris Smithville Harris Je Keee Albert Bailey Childrey Ozona Mesdames W. F. Campbell H.M. Campbell John Weatherby Breckenridge Nathalie Jessup Chicago Moody Bible Institute J. B. Nabers Merizon San Angelo Misses Fairy Mary Jane Bettie Ruth Nahers C. B. Gugger Santa Anna S. T. Moore Luling George Black T. C. Moore Eugene Neely Pallas G. A Neely and Jrs G. A. Bruton Felix Long Geary Okla G. W. Jessup Mr. Long Oklahoma Desdemona L. W. Riddle

Poultry Raiser Sells Parasite Control Across Durham

A Durham pharmacist firmadvertises a concentrated powder labeled as a parasite killer for chickens and poultry. The product promises bloodsucking parasite control, easier molts, healthier eyes, and a quicker return on investment for buyers.

Candidates File Expense Accounts for County Officers

The third expense accounts filed with the County Clerk list amounts for numerous county officials and contenders. Names include Clyde Coan County Clerk 183.00 H L Stewart County Judge 119. a0 N A Palmer District Clerk 104.89 Henry Gore District Clerk 124.75 Vollie L Jackson Sheriff 109 J T Gilbreath Sheriff 3140 9 J B Hulsey Sheriff 151.45 Earl McDonald County Attorney 99.50 Tom F Reese County Attorney 155.50 W E Kennedy Tax Assessor 158.84 J H Burton Tax Assessor 119.35 T R Lacy Tax Assessor 93.94 C M Edmondson Tax Assessor 97 Aston Ward Commissioner 61.25 C B Williams Commissioner 74.25 Lee Morris Commissioner 871.20 George McKinzie Commissioner 116.35 Grady Howell Commissioner 63.75 R A Smith Commissioner 57.45 H S Freeman Commissioner 84.54 C L Cox Justice of Peace 10.25 C L White Justice of Peace 1.09 RBs Chaney Constable 1.00 Ira Hart County Treasurer 167.25 R A Luker County Judge 112.25 F T Brandt 52.91

Clyde Coan H. L. Stewart N. A. Palmer Henry Gore Vollie L. Jackson J. T. Gilbreath J. B. Hulsey Earl McDonald Tom F. Reese W. E. Kennedy J. H. Burton T. R. Lacy C.M. Edmondson Aston Ward C. B. Williams Lee Morris George McKinsie Grady Howell R. A. Smith H. 8S. Freeman C. L. Cox Justice , Peace C. L. White Justice of Peace Rbs. Chaney Conatable Ira Hart

Local Social Notes Include Visits From Several Towns

Miss Vesta Nelson returns home to Fort Worth from visiting Ms Ethel Barry. Mrs A S Gafford of Fairy visited relatives in Proctor and Comanche last week. Miss Willie Boggs of Dublin and Miss Nola Gaines of Gustine stayed with Miss Thelme Cooley. John Currier of Comanche was in Proctor. Andrew Brown of Sana Rita New Mexico, visiting his parents, returned to Mexico with Bob McClatchy. Hattie Bradley and baby of Gonzales visit her father E F Kellar. Ramsey Futl er of California visits sister Anne Robeya. Mr and Mrs Henry Reid of Decatur spend several days with relatives. Kinice and Clarice Carter died in Brownwood and Bangs. Mr and Mrs John O Baker of Thrall and John L Broderick of Waco visit Mrs T Gossage and Bud McClatchy.

Proctor Vesta Nelson Ethel Barry Ft. Worth A. S. Gafford Fairy Comanche Willie Boggs Dublin Nola Gaines Gustine Thelme Cooley John Currier Andrew Brown Sana Rita New Mexico Mexico Bob McClatchy Hattie Bradley Baby Gonzales E. F. Kellar Ramsey Fsutler California Anne Robey Henry Reid Decatur Kinice Clarice Carter Brownwood Bangs John O. Baker Thrall John L. Broderick Waco T. Gossage Bud McClatchy

Sipe Springs Visitors and Local Arrivals Highlight Week

Harry and Pierce Teeters from Littlefield visit Jim Richard son this week. John Small of Lamesa was here Saturday. Gwendolyn Rhymes Opal and Mary Brown spent the past week at home. Fred Whittaker from Brownwood came Friday evening. Grace Parker of Guatine was here Sunday. Pra and Jessie Hood Mrs Gene Rachel and Lorene La Roque attended church Sunday. Baptist meeting progresses with good crowds and singing. The meeting will close Sunday night. Lara Anna Moore of Brownwood spent the weekend with T. D. Brown’s family.

Harry Pierce Teeters Littlefield Jim Richardson John Small Lamesa Gwendolyn Rhymes Opal Ani Mary Brown Fred Whittaker Brownwood Grace Parker Guetine Pra Jessie Hood Gene Rachel Lorene la Roque Baptist Meeting Lara Anna Moore T. D. Brown

Hurt Family Visitation and Travel Across Texas Towns

Local notices show multiple Hurt family members traveling to visit relatives in Sweetwater Merkel Hood County Wingate and Beattie. Readers report gatherings at the homes of F A Ferris Woolsey Summers Summers Payne and others with weekend visits and Sunday stops.

J. K. Bingham Beattie F. A. Ferris J. L. Woolsey FE. W. Woolsey D. C. Summers Sipe Springs S. D. Hurt J. BE. Hurt Sweet Water Irs B. M. Payne

PTA Group Hosts Quilting Session and Shower Planned

The PTA met at a home with 27 members present. A quilt was completed and a cake and lemonade served. They planned a widow shower for Mrs. Tom Knapp, delivering many gifts Saturday afternoon. A Methodist revival began last Friday with growing crowds. visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClure of Tulsa visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cox.

P.T.A Tom Knapp Fred McClure Tulsa, Okla and Myre Ps Dt. Cox

Nabers Family Visit From Desdemona Reported

Mrs R V Nabers and daughters Morothy and Mary Elizabeth of Pen and Mrs Tom J Nabers and Mrs Ruth Moore and son Jerry Lee all of Desdemona visited W J Nabers Sunday. For sale No 2 syrup mill and 10 foot copper pan at bargain See D I Nabers Comanche Route 4 itp.

R. V. Nabers Morothy Mary Elizabeth Pen Tom J. Nabers Ruth Moore Jerry Lee Desdemona W. Jd. Nabers D. I Nabers

Reeves Patterson Named Fisher County Judge After Primary

Reeves Patterson won the Fisher County primary leading over two opponents to become county judge. He is the son of the late Gus Patterson of De Leon and attended high school in Comanche.

Reeves Patterson Fisher County Mr. Patterson Gus Patterson de Leon Comanche

Revival Meeting to Begin at Baptist Church Friday Night

The revival meeting will begin at the Baptist church Friday night, August 10. Local residents report visitors and community activities, with families and neighbors gathering for the event.

Hasse Revival Opens Sunday at Hasse Missionary Baptist

The Hasse Missionary Baptist Church starts its annual revival on Sunday August 12 with Rev W A Thornton preaching. Opening day topics include How to Have a Successful Revival at 11 AM and The Unpardonable Sin at 8 PM.

Hasse Missionary Baptist Church W. A. Thornton

Simpson Family Travels Reach Glen Rose Care Center

Mr and Mrs O M Simpson and son Oscar met their daughter Mrs Robbins in Ranger on Saturday and traveled to Glen Rose where she is receiving treatment in a local sanitarium. Mr and Mrs Simpson returned home on Monday.

Clyde Smith Mrs. O. M. Simpson Oscar

Hurt Buried At Stag Creek

Isaac T. Hurt died at his Elm Grove home at 3 p m Friday Aug 3 after two weeks illness including dropsy and heart leakage. He went to San Angelo for partial recovery then returned home. Interment 2 p m Saturday at Stag Creek cemetery with Rev Walter Scott officiating. Born in Tennessee 1872 to John W Hurt, he married Lottie Pierce Jan 8 1896 and moved to Texas. Survived by daughter-in-law Mrs Arnold Hurt and daughters Mrs Ernest Lee and Mrs Otho Cox, plus brothers Harry Hurt and Oscar Roe and sisters Mrs Fred Fernies and Mrs W H Lane.

Isaac T. Hurt Elm Grove Mr. Hurt San Angelo Stag Creek Walter Scott Elm Grove Baptist Church Hurst Tennessee John W. Hurt Lottie Pierce Texas Arnold Hurt Ernest Lee Snyder Otho Cox Harry Hurt Comanche Martin Hurt Sweetwater Fred Fernles Oscar Roe W. H. Lane

Beattie Club to Meet Saturday Evening

The Beattie Community Club schedules a meeting for Saturday August 17 at 8:00 PM. Visitors are invited while all members are required to attend under the bylaws.

Beattie Community Club

County Convention Delegates Named for State and Congressional Meets

The Comanche County convention selects delegates to the State Convention in Dallas on September 14 and to the Congressional Convention. Elected delegates include W. E. Lowe J. R. Eanes and W. B. Slider from Comanche. J. W. Robinson Gustine R. L. Lane Fleming. J. E. Chilton Comanche. O. H. Moore Jakehamon. Delegates attending and voting were LF Elkins N F Williams J E Chilton N A Palmer from Comanche No 1 and J R Eanes W Rider from Comanche No 2 plus others from Soda Springs Shr um and Dingler.

Tuesday Bridge Club Honors Guests in Green and Yellow

Mrs. Wm. Chilton hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club with guests Mrs. Albert Bailey and Mrs. Tom Moore of Luling. Themed color décor featured green and yellow, includes dahlias and crepe myrtle. Prizes and sweets followed five games, with cross stitched keepsakes awarded to several members and guests. Special lunches noted at Lu Nez Sandwich Shop.

Wm. Chilton Bridge Club Albert Bailey Tom Moore Luling Ereen Howard Kilpatrick Henry Moore Walter Durham Moreland Tohoka Bailey Moore

Farm Bureau to Convene Friday Night at Court House

A general Farm Bureau meeting will be held at the Court House Friday night at 8 p m. The general public is invited to attend.

Farm Bureau Court House

Herbine Bottle Promises Quick Comfort at Home

A vintage ad asserts Herbine offers immediate relief for unsettled conditions, likening it to a doctor in the house. One or two doses supposedly start motion and restore buoyant health, priced at 69 cents.

J’rice

Runoff election finance filings deadline set

Candidates in the run off primary must file two additional expense accounts with the County Clerk. The first must be filed between August 12 and August 17. The final account is due within ten days after the election, with the last date September 4.

Preaching Notice by Rev J C Boykin at Shiloh

Primitive Baptist pastor and Baptist Trumpet editor Rev J C Boykin will preach at Shiloh next Wednesday night. Everyone invited.

J. C. Boykin Primitive Baptist Baptist Trumpet Shiloh A.T Feary

Weekend Visits Highlight Troy Social Circles

Miss Bettie Coffey of Troy spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. E. West. Mrs. J. F. Fenton and daughter Eldene are visiting their sister and aunt, Mrs. W. G. FE. West.

Bettie Coffey Troy W. G. E. West J. F. Fenton Eldene W. G. FE. West

Do Your Kidneys Purify Your Blood

Purported ad promotes Cystex with a 48 hour test and a money back guarantee. Claims bladder weakness nocturnal issues backache itching sensations and leg or groin pains can be improved. Urges purchase at drug stores and promises renewed energy and better sleep if effective.

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Comanche Publishing CO Comanche Texas J. C. Wilkerson W. H. Carpenter Wan Carlier Wm. Reese Co Durham Pharmacy W. H. Layne Tom Green County J. T. Hurt Fred Hurt Little Son Merkel Sarah Hurt Hood County D. Hurt Wingate Tnacdaw Hasse Baptist Church Robert Davis F. M. Powers Roy Reese Sea Drift Elmer Biley Bud Biley Irwin Norwood J. Z. Stark J. W. Currier Edith Mildred Comandine Edd Currier el Paso Ellen Perdue Dock Dunn Ft. L M. Haynie San Antonio Fern Green Leo Green H. E. Heath Pioneer FM. Powers Beattie Club Thurmar Oils Joe's Rew Comanch County Paris Smith Entertains Tuebesday Club Lu-Nez R. Pra Cardus Abe Sel Robertson G Wet S. & H. Green Kodak Kodak Film Lone Star Limited Et Wiewis Mississippi Alabama Kentucky Memphis Washington R. T Atlantic City Cotton Belt R. F. Hooker Tkt. Agt John Boswell Stoward Motor Company
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