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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
6
The copy touts a patented process that eliminates bite and parch for all pipe smokers. It urges readers to switch to P. A. products, claiming both inexperienced and veteran pipe users will enjoy enhanced smoking and immediate relief for their smoke appetite.
A newspaper note commends Lem Batton for transforming a discarded bedstead into a chic piece. It extols American thrift, urges conservation, and praises Batton as a skilled cabinet maker whose work compares to the nation’s best.
A vintage advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that replaces calomel for liver symptoms. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury that causes sickness and bone damage, while Liver Tone prevents biliousness constipation and headaches and is safe for children and adults.
Notice states bids will be received until 4 p m Monday August 25 1919 from individuals firms or corporations to serve as treasurer for the district for the ensuing year. Funds awarded to the highest daily balance rate on bond satisfactory. Geo L Sullivan Secry Comanche Independent School District. By Spartan Woman advert.
C. L. Cox states he has qualified as a Notary Public and can perform notary duties at any time for travel to the country as needed.
Comanche resident Miss Cleo Herring visited Mrs. Iete Grissom last week. Leonard Dendy of Alabama stayed with his aunt Mrs. I. P. Beaty. Audis and Houston Beaty joined A. B. Beaty to Shamrock. Howard Burt of Cleburne visited relatives. A Methodist revival began Saturday night led by Rev. Vanzandt of Brownwood. Fern High visited aunt Mrs. Sam Short in De Leon. Ben Bassett of De Leon spent Saturday night with H. L. Boyd. L. B. Champion of De Leon visited cousin Ensie Boyd. Emma Hafford is sick with tonsillitis. Henry Nelson and father passed through to Desdemona. Vill Mixam and family from De Leon attended church. Furman Ford and Nathan Hawkins from De Leon attended church. Charles Cadenhead of De Leon visited J. F. Beaty. J. F. High returned from Dallas after accompanying his wife for an operation. she is doing nicely. Arby Kennedy and Howard Burt made a business trip to Comanche. Inez McGuire, suffering inflammatory rheumatism, left for Marlin.
The State of Texas commands Comanche County authorities to publish a citation in weekly newspapers for four weeks to summon I. J. Holmes H. Leroy Varnes Atlanta Oil Refining Company and others to appear in the next District Court term in Comanche County on October 20 1919. Plaintiffs J T Bellamy Sarah Elizabeth Whitacre Jess Whitacre Mollie M Simpson Ed Simpson W J Bellamy Mrs P E Hill Luther Hill Eva Wilson Everett Wilson seek cancellation of an alleged oil and gas lease claiming it binds only some plaintiffs and is unilateral void and a cloud on title. The petition requests partition and relief including cancellation of the lease and possession of land described in exhibit A. The filing is by Chandler and Pannilue attorneys.”
The State of Texas Comanche County notices probate action for W C Pincls estate. Sarah Estelle Dingler seeks probate of the will with hearing set October 6 1919 at the Comanche County Court House. Interested parties must appear and respond. writ must be shown to the court. Witness Jennie E Garrett Clerk.
By extension of a Comanche County District Court decree on July 28 1919 sheriff Jack McCollum will sell at cash sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in September 1919 before the courthouse door in Comanche Texas. The properties include 50 acres in Lampasas County School land three league survey and an oil and gas lease on 114 acres in James Hudson survey with related assignments. The lands secure judgments totaling 53.50 plus costs in favor of the district clerk against J H Beshears.
ByAliasExecution issued July 28 1919 in the case W W Carnes vs W J Stewart and John T Jay I will sell on the first Tuesdayin September 1919 before the Courthouse door Comanche County Texas all mineral rights interest of John T Fay deceased in 160 acres NW 14 Section 42 D and D Asylum lands Comanche County Texas and the 1 2 interest of John T Jay in the 1 8 and a lease on oil and gas rights in said land plus related interests 475 53 and 96 24 amounts shown in the judgment and costs.
Promises a free trial of Rich Tone tonic with a money back guarantee. Claims to restore energy, appetite, sleep, and nerve strength. Cites a testimonial of renewed health after illness and lists The M. Reese Company as local seller.
Luther Dixon, “The Kodak Man,” offers Kodak finishing films with prints priced at 2, 3, and 4 cents. Orders received the same day are produced and mailed the next day after film arrival, with electrical printing ensuring accurate results. Leave orders at his residence two blocks north of the square or mail direct.
Public notice commands sheriff to summon unknown heirs of multiple defendants in a land suit filed July 17 1919 in district court Comanche Brown counties. Plaintiffs J A Brashear and S B Reid seek title and possession to two tracts of land claiming adverse continuous possession for more than five to ten years. Case No 46 set for October 1919. final hearing requested with writ of restitution and costs.
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