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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
8
A long list of names and towns shows residents visiting relatives or traveling. Individuals including Dr. R L Farris from Brownwood and Hilton Burks in San Saba are among those mentioned. Trips span Dryden Miner al Wells Memphis Marlin Stephenville Stamford El Paso Chicago and Galveston with periods ranging from several days to two weeks.
Mr and Mrs J W Griffin of San Saba visited with her father Mr Lowe who is seriously ill. Miss Bertha Cooper of Comanche visited at the Britton Training School. Mrs Pat Kelly was called to Houston to be with her sister Mrs Enloe who is seriously ill. Mrs L R Kittle and daughter Miss Selina went to Fort Worth Thursday to stay the rest of the week.
After days here Miss Louise Quiliteh accompanied them home for a visit of several days. Walter Garrett left Monday to join his uncle Clarence Ellis in Grove Arizona. Miss Margarette Jones of Beeville visits friends Ollie and Rose Wilson. Tom J Cunningham from Stephenville spent a few hours with relatives. Tip McCampbell and family from Hamilton reside here for a visit. Mr McCampbell is a traveling salesman for a Ft Worth wholesale house. Miss Lizzie Wiggins attended the district Rebekah meeting in Comanche and visited friends. May Messenger.
Mrs Rhoda of Dallas returned to her home Monday after a visit with her sister Mrs Eugene Greer.
Miss Annabell McPherson of Co Manche is a visitor this week with Miss Eva Fagan, as noted in the Dublin Progress society notes.
Mrs. J. W. Warren visits Comanche for ten days with relatives and friends. Ruth Waldrop left Saturday for Amarillo and New Mexico to vacation with her sisters. M. W. Treadwell of Menard, cattle inspector for the Texas Cattlemen's Association, visited last week.
Miss Ruth Sadler returns home in Gustine after visiting her aunt Mrs. O. R. Houghton. Mrs. Dr. Stewart and son go back to Houston after visiting the W. W. Harvey home. Johnnie Bradshaw, four, is seriously ill with typhoid fever for several days.
Mrs G W Wilson and her daughter Miss Ollie have traveled to Brady to care for the children of Mrs Dr Callan for several months.
Miss Rebecca Bradshaw has returned to her home in Comanche after a two weeks visit with Miss Rae Coats in this city.
Miss Inez Reese is home from several days in Dublin with relatives. She was accompanied home by Wm Reese Jr for a few days with his grandparents.
Mrs Orand and her children have returned to their home in Waco after a period away. The family is expected to resume daily routines and community involvement in the local area.
Comanche residents travel between towns this week with visits to Fort Worth and Dublin. D. B. Batton heads toward Houston and Galveston while Mrs. J. D. Brown and daughter Gladys pass through on return to Tyler. Local figures Mrs. John Tate and sister Mrs. Will Childers undergo medical steps.
Mrs. S A Rains and daughters Dana and Velma left Tuesday for Comanche to visit relatives and friends. District Attorney Gib Callaway passed thru Sunday from Comanche going to Gatesville to friends. Rex Cunningham and son left Tuesday for Comanche and DeLeon to visit relatives. Grady Bowden came over from Comanche Sunday to make special calls. Mrs Ada Carleton of Comanche visits her nephew the editor and wife. Mrs E O Boettcher and daughter visiting in Comanche.
The Rev John Power L L D will lead services at St Matthews Church next Sunday morning and evening according to the notice.
33 acre truck farm four miles north of city available for sale or trade. Will accept a good used car as part payment with balance to suit. Contact 48 51pd Box 82 May Tes B. F. Anthony.
Brownsville reports three more Mexican outlaws killed in a battle near Mercedes Hidalgo county as Texas authorities with rangers guard Cameron and Hidalgo counties. U S troops from Laredo reach Brownsville as Adjutant General Hutchings notes no further disturbances locally. In Temple W R Grimes and wife recover from a home attack that killed three children and burned the negro. Mr Grimes walks streets. Mrs Grimes stays with relatives.
Gen E P Nafferette commander at Matamoros says 1000 men cannot enter Texas to quell uprisings. He places actual strength at 500 between Aldamas and the Rio Grande mouth and blames Huertistas for brigandage in Texas awaiting Carranza's US recognition. He offers cooperation with American authorities.
The Banner family of Uncle John Banner held their annual reunion at Fleming's Park in Comanche. Five generations attended with six of Uncle John's children present. the oldest and youngest were both there, Mrs. Frank Clark being the youngest at fifty three. One child,Charles, is deceased. Mrs. Wash McCollum could not attend due to an operation in Temple. Full details will appear next week.
Witnesses recall a Black male in the residence the night of the assault though memory is dim. Police seek details as investigators pursue leads in the homicide inquiry.
Ernest Dingwall, who sprained his ankle after falling from Dr Clemons roof while aiding a bucket brigade guarding a burning barn, is able to walk with crutches. No bones were broken and recovery expected soon.
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