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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1923

Page

5

Social items from masques and 42 club gatherings in Waco

Miss Ruth Cox hosts a masquerade with fortune telling by Miss Ruth Harris and games, soda, cake, and ice cream for a large group including Nathalie Jessup and many Donaho, Jessup, and Harris family members. Mrs. J. P. Kearby hosts a Why Not 42 club session on a fern decked porch with high score by Mrs. Jack Reeves.

Ruth Cox Ruth Harris J. P. Kearby Jack Reeves R. W. Scurry Elizabeth Scurry Berta Goodson Josephine Anthony Japie Goodson Ruth Kilpatrick R. K. Shelton C. A. Greene Walter Montgomery L. J. Kittle John Scurry Lionel Slider Walter Durham William Chilton John Chilton H. J. R. Gille D. C. Clarke H. N. Goodwn Arthur Lovelace Ira Clemons R W. H. Hamilton J. Hicks D. B. Kearby Howard Kilpatrick Jim Slack W. Ory William Reese W. Speed L. B. Thomas Willis Walker Ira Ransome Kate Prude Wm. McClanahan W. W. Kilpatrick D. K. Doyle John Jay C. W. McCollum A. B. Haworth Miss Dona Saye Presbyterian Church Dr. Ory Evelyn Hall Laura Harris Janice Goodson Johnnie Smoot Mary Dorotha McClanahan Catherine Clarke Dan

Ed Burt and Nina Gage Wed in Comanche Home

Mr Ed Burt and Miss Nina Gage united in marriage Saturday at 8 30 PM at the bride’s home. Nina, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gage, was born and reared in Comanche. Burt, long employed by Comanche Wholesale Grocery Company, receives warm wishes from many friends.

Ed Burt Miss Nina Gage Nina John Gage Comanche Mr. Burt Comanche Wholesale Grocery Company

Malaria Cure Advertises Herbine At 60 Cents

An old advertisement urges relief from dullness aches and sleeplessness by taking Herbine to cure malaria and chills. It claims the remedy puts the system in order and lists a price of 60 cents sold by IP Smith.

IP Smith

Relieved Her Trouble with Foley Kidney Pills

Mrs A Faust of Knoxville Mississippi reports kidney and bladder trouble with a night time habit. One doctor said kidney trouble and another bladder trouble but Foley's Kidney Pills gave relief and stopped the habit at night. Sold everywhere.

Foley A. Faust Knoxville Miss

McGee’s Baby Elixir Sold For Wind Colic Remedy

Advertisement notes a remedy for wind colic or summer diarrhoea in babies. McGee’s Baby Elixir is described as pure, harmless, and effective, priced at 8 pence and 6 pence, sold by P. Smith.

McGee 8. P. Smith

Personal Notices From Comanche County Families

Personal mentions include Merton Harris returning to Smithville after visiting his parents near Comanche. Curtis Renfro leaves for West Point to resume military studies. Charley Heflin visits relatives from Fort Worth and joins Robert and Bernard Riley in Granbury for a reunion. Mrs P Smart and daughter Flora of Gustine shop in the city. Florence Cauley returns from a Dallas vacation. Wickliffe Skinner and Walter Hamilton of Dublin visit Comanche on business. L. M. Batton family and R. B. Smith return from a west trip. T. W. Stark from Desdemona takes a Galveston vacation then visits Comanche. R. E. Land and Dallas family visit J. W. Hendrix on Rush Creek and other relatives in Comanche County.

Curtis Renfro Oscar Callaway West Point Charley Heflin Fort Worth Robert Bernard Riley Granbury R. E. Land and Family of Dallas Mrs. Land J. W. Hendrix Rush Creek Comanche County

Cunningham Family Attends Reunion Returns Home

J. Cunningham and family of Loving Texas attended the Cunningham reunion and returned home last Sunday. Cunningham has lived in Loving for five years and notes a dry spell in the area but report good grain crops this year.

J. ©. Cunningham Loving Texas Mr. Cunningham

Local Residents Make Small Moves and Family Visits

W A Waldrop returns to Dallas after visiting daughter Mrs Will Roberson. W R Slider and Hardy Slider depart for eastern markets. Mrs T W House visited in Brownwood. Mrs W H Carpenter travels to Dallas to be with sister Miss Iola Hooker who underwent an operation and remains with Mr Carpenter in Plano while continuing Manhattan Insurance organization work. Miss Hooker taught at Canyon last year and will teach in Denton next session.

W. H. Carpenter Dallas Iola Hooker Mr. Carpenter Plano Manhattan Insurance Company Miss Hooker Canyon Denton

Mrs Franklin and family visit over weekend

Mrs J J Franklin visited from Sunday to Tuesday afternoon with her daughter Mrs D K Doyle and other relatives.

J. J. Franklin D. K. Doyle

Misses head to teachers' institute and Brady schools

Misses Elzora Cunningham Ruby Grainger and Hauztene Cox depart Monday week for Brownwood to attend the teachers' institute where Brown McCulloch and other counties participate. They will then proceed to Brady to begin their year of work in the Brady city schools.

Elzora Cunningham Ruby Grainger Hauztene Cox Brownwood Teachers’ Institute Brown McCulloch Brady Brady City

Albert Riley Returns From Texas Visit

Albert Riley returned after several days visiting relatives in Fort Worth and Dallas, returning home.

Albert Riley Fort Worth Dallas

Dallas visitors extend stay with local residents

Mr and Mrs L G Trench and Victor Striplin of Dallas visited Mrs R A Tupin and relatives Saturday night. Mrs Striplin, who had been here two weeks, returned to Dallas with them Tuesday.

Notable visits and crop notes from Comanche scene

Mrs. Goosby seeks throat treatment in Brownwood while Sheriff Marshall returns from a western swing visiting Abilene Big Springs Lamesa San Angelo Ballinger and Talpa. He reports crops in Comanche generally favorable. Also listed are visits by Mrs. Atwood of Baird Miss McKenzie of De Leon and Mr. Springer of Miles seeking farms.

L. F. Marshall Abilene Big Springs Lamesa San Angelo Ballinger Talpa Mr. Marshall Comanche Mrs. Springer Miles Texas Mr. Springer

Wright Wilson Visits From Graham Family Trip

Wright Wilson arrived from Graham on Monday after Mrs. Wilson and the children visited in Comanche and Brownwood. They returned to Graham on Tuesday.

Wright Wilson Graham Mrs. Wilson Comanche Brownwood

Cox Family Heads Toward Many Notable Points on Tour

Mr and Mrs Bob Cox and their young daughter Ruth depart for Houston to visit his companys factory. Their route includes New Orleans Norfolk Va Chesapeake Bay Potomac River Washington DC New York and Albany NY then Niagara Falls by rail and steamship to Detroit with further travels planned.

Bob Cox Ruth Houston Mr. Cox New Orleans Norfolk, Va Chesapeake Bay Potomac River Washington, D. C National Capital New York Hudson Albany N. Y Niagara Falls Lake Erie Detroit

Detroit to Canada Round Trip via Chicago and St Louis

A traveler sets out from Detroit for a short Canada trip returning home through Chicago and St Louis. D. H. Cunningham, employed by the same firm as Mr. Cox, is making the same journey.

Canada Detroit Chicago St. Louis D. H. Cunningham Mr. Cox

Williams family leaves for Glen Rose with kin

Co. F. Williams travels Tuesday to Glen Rose with his son Hugh and sister in law Mrs. W A Bowman to spend time at the Glen Rose sanitarium.

Co. F. Williams Glen Rose Hugh W. A. Bowman

Mayes and Meyers Seek Dallas Work Indefinitely

Frank Mayes and William Meyers departed Monday for Dallas to secure employment and plan to stay there indefinitely.

Frank Mayes William Meyers Dallas

Miss Jeannette Reese Returns From Wichita Falls Visit

Miss Jeannette Reese came back last week after a month in Wichita Falls. Her brother Paschal Reese accompanied her home and stayed a day or so.

Jeannette Reese Wichita Falls Paschal Reese

Cunningham Family Heads to San Angelo After Reunion

Mr and Mrs Tom Cunningham and their children left Saturday for San Angelo to visit friends and relatives before returning home to Eastland.

Tom Cunningham Cunningham San Angelo Eastland

Kursell Family Heads to Corpus Christi Coast Trip

Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Kursell with daughters Anna Maye and Ruth depart Tuesday for Corpus Christi and other coastal points. Accompanying them is Alvin Gafford.

J. D. Kursell Anna Maye Ruth Corpus Christi Alvin Gafford

Hoff family hosts guests from Cranfil's Gap visit

J. P. Hoff and his daughter Miss Bess returned last Friday after a short visit at Cranfil's Gap. They were joined home by Mrs. Charles Hoel and her children, now visiting at the Hoff residence.

J. P. Hoff Miss Bess Cranfil's Gap Charles Hoel Hoff

Mrs Todd Improves After Critical Illness Report

Mrs. S F Todd, previously critically ill two weeks ago, is reported somewhat improved this week. Miss Mary Stewart of Ballinger visits Mrs. M E Woodward as a guest.

S. F. Todd Mary Stewart of Ballinger M. E. Woodward

Mrs Woodward Visits Ballinger Relatives

Mrs M E Woodward returned Sunday from Ballinger where she visited with Mrs Will Stewart and other relatives and friends.

M. E. Woodward Ballinger Will Stewart

Woodward Brothers Spent Wednesday in Brownwood

John Doyle Woodward spent Wednesday in Brownwood with his brother Jess Woodward, sharing time in the Texas town and visiting local sites.

John Doyle Woodward Brownwood Brother Jess Woodward

County youths to study at state university next session

Anton Rauhut of Comanche and Ru fus Haggard of Killeen plan to study at the State University next session and will share a room while they search for a location in Austin. F Land and J B Rogers left for Dallas. Miss Carrie Childers of Sipe Springs visited the city. Henry Gibbs of Bettis and Gibbs left for Dallas to join his sister Leona Gibbs as they head to St Louis Chicago and New York markets to buy fall goods for the Comanche store and a new Brownwood store.

Anton Rauhut Comanche Rufus Haggard Killeen Amor The State University Austin Henry Gibbs Bettis & Gibbs Dallas Leona Gibbs St. Louis Chicago New York Brownwood

Brownswood Visit Prompt Ride Home With Family

Jeannette Blatherwick returned from a visit with relatives in Brownswood Sunday. Her mother Mrs. Winnie Blatherwick and Mr. Henry Bettis were driving to accompany her home.

Jeannette Blatherwick Brownwood Winnie Blatherwick Henry Bettis

Nelson Smith Leaves for Dallas and Wichita Falls Visit

Nelson Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Paris Smith, departed last Friday for a trip visiting Dallas and Wichita Falls.

Nelson Smith Paris Smith Dallas Wichita Falls

Eanes Family Visits Relatives in Comanche Gustine and Sidney

T. W. Eanes and family from Lelia Lake Donley county are visiting his brother J. R. Eanes and other relatives in Comanche Gustine and Sidney.

T. W. Eanes Lelia Lake Donley County J. R. Eanes Comanche Gustine Sidney

Higginbotham staffers head to Dallas for fall buying

W. C. Cauley and Miss Cullie West of Higginbotham Dry Goods traveled to Dallas on Tuesday to conduct fall merchandise purchases for the Comanche store.

W. C. Cauley Miss Cullie West Higginbotham Dry Goods Department Dallas Higginbotham Comanche

Harris Family Leaves for Trinidad Colorado

Mrs. R. E. Harris and her daughter Miss Bettie conclude a visit with relatives and depart yesterday for their home in Trinidad Colorado.

R. E. Harris Bettie Trinidad Colorado

Auditor Carroll on ranch visit with Cardwell family

County auditor W. D. Carroll spent several days last week on his brother in law B. Cardwell’s ranch in Barent county. Ms. J. S. Gerganess joined him for the Bur net county trip and stayed to visit her daughter Mrs. Cardwell. Carroll also traveled to Austin during the absence and returned home Tuesday.

W. D. Carroll B. Cardwell Barent County J. S. Gerganess Burnet County Mrs. Cardwell Mr. Carroll Austin

Brown Visits Old Friend Before Returning Home

W E Brown left yesterday for his Wallis Texas home after a visit with his sister Mrs S T Clemons. While there he met his old time friend and former schoolmate Sam Switzer. They grew up together in Austin county.

W. E. Brown Wallis Austin County S. T. Clemons Mr. Brown Sam Switzer

Stephenville men visit Comanche on business

Everett Keith and John Dupuy of Stephenville were in Comanche Wednesday for business discussions and calls on local firms.

Everett Keith John Dupuy Stephenville Comanche

Tom Johnson Visits Relatives in Comanche

Tom Johnson of Callahan County is visiting relatives in Comanche, staying for an unspecified period as he travels through the region.

Tom Johnson Callahan County Comanche

Miss Anabel Masters Plans Dallas Job Return

Miss Anabel Masters, freshly completing a Dallas business college course, visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Masters for a week starting Sunday morning and expects to return to Dallas soon to take a position with a local business firm.

Anabel Masters Dallas A. B. Masters

Mrs Jennings and Daughters Return From Coleman Visit

Mrs. D D Jennings and her daughters Magnette and Vivian returned Monday from Coleman where they spent several weeks with Mr Jennings, employed by the Gray Mercantile Company in that city.

Jennings Magnette Vivian Coleman Gray Mercantile Company

Mrs Clay Montgomery and Son Visit Comanche Relatives

Mrs. Clay Montgomery and her son from Ozona are visiting relatives in Comanche, staying for a short time at a local residence. The visit highlights family ties and regional connections.

Clay Montgomery Ozona

Redwines Return Home After Visit to Relatives

J. O. Redwine and family left Wednesday for Port Arthur after visiting his brother J. B. Redwine and other relatives. Mrs. W. B. Payne is due home Saturday night from Lockney where she visited her sister Mrs. N. L. Denny.

J. O. Redwine Port Arthur J. B. Redwine W. B. Payne N. L. Denny Lockney

Miss Floy Cunningham Returns Home to Comanche

Miss Floy Cunningham is again at home in Comanche after returning from Moran about ten days ago.

Floy Cunningham Comanche Moran

Sheriff Jack McCollum Family Near Seminole Arrival

Former Comanche County Sheriff Jack McCollum and his family travel from Seminole and are expected to arrive in the area within a few days as reports note their pending return.

Jack McCollum Comanche County Seminole

Visit to Comanche Family Planned

A person plans a visit to his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McCollum and other relatives in Comanche, detailing extended family travel.

J. W. McCollum Comanche

Mrs Ola Cunningham Returns From Whitney Visit

Miss Ola Cunningham returned Tuesday from a visit with her aunt in Whitney. Mrs J D Nuckols brought her home in her car returning to Whitney yesterday. While Mrs Nuckols was here she was the guest of Mrs J W Cunningham.

Ola Cunningham Whitney J. D. Nuckols Mrs. Nuckols J. W. Cunningham

Mrs. J. C. Ross Visits Clovis Kin

Mrs. J. C. Ross of Sidney visits her oldest son Frank Ross and her youngest brother in Clovis New Mexico, continuing family ties in the region.

Miss Olga Ross Visits Relatives in Comanche and Sidney

Miss Olga Ross of Clovis New Mexico is visiting relatives in Comanche and in Sidney during a short trip.

Olga Ross Clovis, N. M Comanche Sidney

Lacy Family and Miss Reese Return From Corpus Christi

H. R. Lacy and family along with Miss Frances Reese have completed a visit to Corpus Christi and returned home.

H. R. Lacy Miss Frances Reese Corpus Christi

Cousins Leta DeWitt and Bettie Loyd Return Visit

Miss Leta DeWitt came back last week from De Leon and is greeted by her cousin Miss Bettie Loyd who is visiting here.

Bonnie Dean McKenzie de Leon Eloise Findley Leta DeWitt Bettie Loyd

Hill Huddleston’s West Texas Vacation Visit Noted

Hill Huddleston returned last week from a vacation trip visiting Lubbock, Lamesa and other West Texas points.

Hill Huddleston Lubbock Lamesa West Texas

Mrs Hodges Returns From Visit In Coleman

Mrs I P Hodges came home last Saturday from a trip to see her brother Clyde Dingus in Coleman. Mrs Onn Mckinzie returned Wednesday from a vacation at Lexington Oklahoma. Her sister Miss Texas Couch also came back after a summer in Oklahoma.

I. P. Hodges Clyde Dingus Coleman Onn MccKinzie Lexington Oklahoma Texas Couch

Birth Announcement for Findley’s Son

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Findley on Friday August 17. The family announces the arrival of the baby.

Findley

Bank bookkeeper Miss Robertson retires after three years

Miss Alice Robertson, bookkeeper at the First State Bank for three years, has retired this week. Mrs. Grace Stone of Waco visited her aunt Mrs. A L Hamilton and then left Monday for Abilene to visit Mrs. Stewart.

Alice Robertson First State Bank Bank Grace Stone Waco A. L. Hamilton Hamilton Abilene Stewart

Mrs Sam Hamilton Returns From Texas Visit

Mrs. Sam Hamilton returned to Austin Monday after a visit with Co manche relatives. Miss Josephine Anthony accompanied her home and will spend two weeks visiting with her in Austin.

Sam Hamilton Austin Josephine Anthony Will

Family Visit Routes From Oklahoma to Kansas

Mrs Davis Mason visits her daughter Mrs Ethel Biggs in Okmulgee Oklahoma then plans a trip to Wichita Kansas to see another daughter Mrs Del Wood.

Davis Mason Ethel Biggs Okmulgee Okla Wichita Kansas del Wood

Mrs Skinner and daughter visit relatives then plan teaching start

Mr and Mrs M V Skinner and daughter Aileen drove to Winchell last Monday and returning spent the night with relatives in Brownwood. Miss Skinner will return to Winchell the first of October to teach in the public school.

M. VV. Skinner Aileen Winchell Brownwood

Santa Anna Editor Travels to Comanche on Business

J. J. Gregg editor of the Santa Anna News spent yesterday and Wednesday in Comanche on business. Mrs. G. A. Lee of Ranger was sick early in the week but is improving, and her mother Mrs. Lee Campbell visited earlier.

J. J. Gregg Santa Anna Comanche G. A. Lee Ranger Lee Campbell

Vasco Lee Visits Ranger on Monday

Vasco Lee made a visit to Ranger on Monday, confirming an expected engagement with local officials and discussions likely related to community plans.

Vasco Lee Ranger

California to British Columbia Trip Inspires Sipe Springs Visitor

T H Jackson of Sipe Springs has just returned from a journey along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Ira Clemons travelled to Dublin to attend a barbecue hosted by Lewis Moore for the Dublin band and the Lewis Moore Cotton Co. employer.

T. H. Jackson Sipe Springs California Pacific Coast British Columbia Ira Clemons Dublin Lewis Moore Lewis Moore Cotton Co

Mrs Tate and Garrett Planned Market Trip to Dallas St Louis

Mrs George W Tate and Mrs Jennie E Garrett of the George W Tate store will depart Saturday night for market visits to Dallas and St Louis with a possible trip to Chicago.

George W. Tate Jennie E. Garrett Dallas St. Louis Chicago

Dingwalls Visit El Paso Home Folks Over Weekend

William Dingwall and his wife visited his El Paso home folks from Saturday to Monday. They then departed for Chicago, New York, and other points.

William Dingwall el Paso Mr. Dingwall Chicago New York

McClanahans Go To Fort Worth After Death Notice

Mr and Mrs Wm McClanahan traveled to Fort Worth yesterday after receiving word of Mrs McClanahans brother in law death. Mr and Mrs D N Talley and family stay with Mrs Talley s parents Mr and Mrs J W Payne and other relatives here as they move from Wichita Falls to Long Beach California.

Wm. McClanahan Fort Worth D. N. Talley

Two Texas River Tripers Return From Weeklong Fishing

E. P. Woodruff and Mark Callaway sailed the San Saba Llano and Guadalupe rivers and Médina Lake then toured San Antonio after their weeklong outing.

E. P. Woodruff Mark Callaway San Saba Llano Guadalupe Médina Lake San Antonio

Funeral attendees from Blanket for Mrs. W. T. Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Howton, Mr. Zach Bettis, and Mrs. Jep Hansard joined others from Blanket on Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. T. Lee.

Joe Howton Zach Bettis Jep Hansard W. T. Lee

Fort Worth visitors and local trip plans noted

Mr and Mrs W E Burch of Fort Worth visited last week with her parents Mr and Mrs E C Houck KK L Macon cashier of the First National Bank is spending the week out of the city on a vacation trip Mr and Mrs W A Shelton and little daughter Nan left Sunday afternoon to spend the week on a camping trip in McCulloch and other counties west of Comanche

W. E. Burch Fort Worth Mrs E. CC. Houck KK. L. Macon First National Bank W. A. Shelton Nan McCulloch Comanche

Austin youth Sidney J. Thomas Jr visits St Clair family

Sidney J. Thomas Jr of Austin, youngest son of former Chief editor Sidney J. Thomas, visits Mr and Mrs J P St Clair. He is nineteen, has spent three years at the state university. His older brother Sellers J Thomas is an attorney in Houston. Their mother, Mrs E J Thomas, superintendent of the Confederate Home at Austin, was re elected to the post by the board of control last week.

Sidney J. Thomas, Jr Austin Sidney J.thomas J. P. St. Clair Young Thomas State University Sellers J. Thomas Houston

Tots Scurry Heads to Moundaville WV for Fall Plans

Tots Scurry, a standout from Comanche football last season, left this week for Moundaville West Virginia where he will spend the next phase of his plans. The move signals a new chapter as he pursues opportunities away from home.

Tots Scurry Moundaville West Virginia

Moundsville Offer Draws Player From Wheeling Team

A football note states a player accepted a proposition to play for Moundsville and attend school there, describing Moundsville as a good town about thirty miles from Wheeling.

Moundsville Wheeling

Mrs. Homer Lee Visits Okmulgee as Mother-in-law Dies

Mrs. Homer Lee of Okmulgee Oklahoma visits her mother May Wilcoxon while her mother-in-law Mrs Virginia Lee dies at Blanket Wednesday morning after spending several days at the bedside.

Homer Lee Okmulgee Okla May, Wilcoxon Virginia Lee

Morris party spends Wednesday in Brownwood

Rev. J R Morris and wife along with Misses Carrie Bright Adeline Morris and Lynnette Franklin spent Wednesday in Brownwood.

J. R. Morris Carrie Bright Adeline Morris Lynnette Franklin Brownwood

Sisters visit Mrs Crossley in Rising Star

Misses Katherine and Myra Kearby are visiting their sister Mrs. M. E. Crossley at Rising Star.

Katherine and Myra Kearby Rising Star

Music Memory Selections To Be Announced Soon

Selections for the University of Texas Interscholastic League music memory contests are chosen. Twenty familiar and thirty new pieces will form fifty total. Prof. F. L. Reed coordinated with over 100 music supervisors. A statewide contest already held motivates future emphasis and a music memory director may be added for every county in the 223 county league. A 75 page bulletin with contest music will be issued in September with free copies for member schools.

Austin Texas University of Texas Interscholastic League F. L. Reed University Department of Music United States

Symptoms of Indigestion and Foley Cathartic Tablets

Listing symptoms such as coated or turred tongue bad breath sour stomach cramps headache gag and biliousness as indigestion indicators. Urges prompt treatment with Foley Cathartic Tablets. Declares no gripe pain or nauseate with Foley. insists on Foley's sold everywhere and to refuse substitutes.

Coleman Polo Ponies Making Good in N Y

Dr Bailey a favorite and a Coleman horse bred and owned by Theo Dunman sets a brisk pace on Long Island polo grounds. The horse recently sold in New York for 2500 dollars, while Peewee another Coleman horse shows promise in polo. Gann notes industry cuts sales to the army as costs bite.

Dr. Bailey Coleman Theo Dunman Long Island Lewis Gann Seaday New York Tom Evans Texas Jacobs San Antonio Peewee Jack Coker Mr. Gann Evans Broadway Leaday

Card of Thanks for loss and kindness received

We thank friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Their deeds and thoughtfulness will be gratefully remembered by Rube Dudley Sutton Dudley and wife Ella J Dudley Ruby Dudley

Rube Dudley Sutton Dudley Ella J. Dudley Ruby Dudley

Notice to Bidders for Best Tracklayer Tractor in Comanche

Commissioners court of Comanche county Texas will receive bids August 27 1923 in Comanche Texas for a Best Tracklayer Tractor F J Reese County Judge

Commissioners Court Comanche County Texas Comanche F. J. Reese

Adams Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for Cough Relief

Esther Adams of Adams New York says a bad cough caused gasping but Foley's Honey and Tar eased the coughing spells quickly. The ad promotes Foley's as quick relief for asthma hay fever coughs and colds and notes it is sold everywhere.

Foley Esther Adams Adams New York

Mrs. Lillie Dudley Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Lillie Dudley wife of Rube Dudley died at the Comanche home Saturday August 18 after a long illness. Funeral at Albin cemetery near Newburg Sunday conducted by Rev. C. C. Klingman. She was born April 22 1877 in the Helmsley area and educated at Add-Rann University Thorp Springs. Survived by husband three children Sutton Ella J and Ruby and brother Dr G W Helmsley.

Lillie Dudley Rube Dudley Comanche Albin Cemetery Newburg

Widow of W. T. Lee Dies in Blanket Texas

Mrs Virginia O Lee widow of W T Lee died at her daughter Mrs L L Lanford s home in Blanket at 1 30 a m Wednesday and burial followed at Oak wood cemetery in Comanche at 5 p m The family long resided in Comanche county with sons Knox Lee Taylor Lee Homer Lee and Carl Lee and daughters Mrs Ernest Lanford Mrs L L Lanford and Mrs Jordan Ellis among the mourners Rev C C Klingman led services with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named including Uncle Matt Fleming and Claude Cox

Virginia O. Lee W. T. Lee L. L. Lanford Oakwood Jin Comanche Comanche County Lee Knox Lee Marshall Texas Taylor Lee el Paso Homer Lee Okmulgee Okla Carl Lee Chicago Ernest Lanford Oregon Blanket Jordan Ellis Brownwood Gilliland Fort Worth Cook Mitchell Belton C. C. Klingman W. M. Durham F. E. Adams Howard Kilpatrick C. P. St. Clair Mark Callaway W. L. Ranedall Matt Fleming Joel Nabers Jim Nabers Claude Cox

Comanche Rural Mail Boxes Painted And Stencilled

Comanche residents join a Washington led campaign to paint and stencil rural mailboxs. Local post office staff under Postmaster Sullivan handle the work, which has improved street appearance as routes are completed with most now done and completion expected within ten days.

Post Office Department Washington Sulivan

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W. G. Dingus Helen Hall W. D. Reagan Gladys Reagan Cisco Ella Deer Reagan Ella Dyer Mesdames E. D. Sanders D.C. Clarke Wm. Reese T. N. Goodson I. M. Cochran J. D. Slack BR. W. Speed W. I. Garnett Arther Lovelace Patty Jay Gage Burt Merton Harris Smithville F. S. Harris Florence Cauley Wickliffe Skinner Walter Hamilton T. W. Stark Magnolia Company Desdemona Galveston Laura Stark W. A. Waldrop Will Roberson W. R. Slider Hardy Slider Slider & Lacy T. W. House John Goosby Claud Atwood of Baird Bud Arnold F. Land J. B. Rogers Carrie Childers N.Y Han Hanrihan Henry EK. Meyer Daniel Baker
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