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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
5
For sale and trade an exceptionally well improved 100 acre parcel near the high school with valley and upland, good house and fair barns. Located on the main highway less than a mile from depot and express office. Trade possible for first class grass land in good community. 420 acres near high school and 150 acres in cultivation. Priced low. Banes and Co. AE
Collins Shoe Shop opposite the Fire Station offers re sole services to extend wear and prevent uppers from tearing. Ladies half soles and men’s rubber heels priced to fit small budgets. Bartlett Collins notes business as a community amenity and invites patronage.
House for sale nine room residence and apartment two blocks from town with large lot. Buy and live while renting to cover costs. Clear of debt and willing to finance. P O Box 1274 Dallas Texas. Also sale notice for a 1927 Chevrolet coach and sewing machine service announced. One six room house and eight acre rental with water wind mill barn see J E Morris. For sale or trade Blanket Ice Plant and Corn Mill see O E Sides Blanket Texas telephone 62.
Following the resignation of Mrs H L Gantz, Mrs J H Huff was appointed to the office as assistant to County Superintendent Pamce S Walker by the County Board. Mrs Huff has taught in Sidney Public School and served as principal of the West Ward School Comanche.
J T Gilbreath thanks Comanche county voters for their support in the primary which led to his nomination as sheriff. He pledges to serve faithfully and impartially enforcing all laws and to prove worthy of the trust placed in him.
W R Gardner bought 450 high grade Ramboulet sheep from J B Atborn and owes from Lewis Wardlow’s ranch near Sonora. He also acquired 800 acres of grass land from First State Bank and completed a wolf and dog proof fence to pasture the sheep. Another deal saw J A Montgomery and W R Roberson purchase 125 registered DeLaine sheep through J B Allcorn.
George R. Goosby expresses gratitude to Co Manche county voters for their support in the run-off primary. He pledges to serve all citizens and invites anyone to call on him for assistance.
George McKenzie thanks voters of Commissioner Precinct No. 2 for their support in the campaign and the strong first primary lead and Saturday's primary. He promises gratitude and hope to repay the kindness.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson Democratic vice presidential nominee will speak in Cisco on Tuesday September 4 at 8 pm. A banquet in his honor is set for 6 pm at the Country Club. Comanche men plan to attend the event.
A public notice invites customers to use a general delivery car service offering delivery of up to one thousand pounds. Patronage is appreciated and contact is J. P. Grissom at Arte Grocery or 353 Prompt service.
Hunting of all kinds is absolutely forbidden in the cemetery. All violators will be prosecuted. By order of City Council.
A letter from Tom Patton extends thanks to citizens of Commissioner Precinct No 2 for support in the Democratic nomination. He pledges to provide the best possible services and expresses appreciation for their confidence and kindness during the campaign.
Sunday morning services began at the Methodist church with pastor tev J Byrd presiding. Local residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Wesley Cook of Comanche and Mrs Bob Hughes with her son traveled to town during the week for family visits and hotel stays.
The annual Indian Creek church revival continues and closes Sunday with two services at 10 20 a m and 7 30 p m Rev B R Wagner from New Ta a is assisting the pastor J Ray conducts most preaching Attendance is strong and interest appears high Rev Ray invites visitors to both services.
Grady Howell expresses gratitude to voters in Commissioner Precinct No 3 for support last Saturday. He pledges to honor the trust placed in him and to serve the precinct and county with dedication and accountability.
After shearing dip sheep or goats with Cooper's Sheep Dip for lice ticks or scab. Dip made from Cooper's original powder at under 2e per gallon. Kemp's Branding Liquid approved by Lexus Sheep and Goatmen. For sale in Comanche by The Wm. Reese Drug Co and The Durham Pharmacy. Mrs Jack Palmer and son Saville Mr and Mrs Fred Lowe and baby all of Dallas week end with Mr and Mrs Will Robinson. Dewey Barnes with Garner-Alvis Co has new position with Higginbotham-Bros and Co effective Sept 1.
Miss Faye Sumner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Sumner receives the Lh S degree at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton during Wednesday morning exercises.
Displays in Bettis Gibbs and Higginbotham windows showcase Indian artifacts. The Bettis Gibbs case features arrow heads guns pistols corn rocks and moccasins. An arrow reportedly taken from Uncle Billy Ellison of Wichita Falls after a skirmish. Bud Wilson’s Rush and Duncan Creek finds fill Higginbotham window with finely shaped points.
Jake Whiter assumed management of the Magnolia Filling Station on Dublin Street succeeding Walter Garner. Garner has not announced his plans.
The Newburg 4H Club met at Bob Burtons home with many members and visitors. A member attended the A M Short Course and spoke about it. The next meeting will be September 8 at Aubie Eaves home. a goal of 100 in attendance.
Guy Allen travels from Plainview to Dallas to begin work as science teacher and assistant football coach at North Dallas High School, moving after visiting his parents C. S. Allen.
George Dobbs of Snyder Oklahoma and Mrs Essie Lassetter of Burkhamette Texas visit their mother Mrs W T Dobbs and sister Mrs Bob Cox.
Marriages listed for S Robertson and Miss Eula Perry, Henry Casper and Miss Pearl Smith. Births report a son Harold Gene to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Duncan of Comanche on Aug 6. Death Lucy Jean Goddard died Aug 15, buried Sardis cemetery Aug 16 aged 14 years 9 months 6 days. Real estate transfers include Velma Trammell and husband and N A Varner to C H Varner 100 acres from William Varner Estate valued at $600. Hf EK Dennis and wife to T G Chaney 168 1 2 acres undivided in H T B R Survey valued at $100. Huffard to York 120.8 acres D P Pinkard Survey valued at $4,852. Kirk to R L Kirk 80 acres on Sehenne Creek valued at $2. J W Leatherwood and wife to R E F Brunner 100 acres G W Mosley Survey valued at $2,550.
Miss Mary Fleming Hutchinson recently returned home Tuesday after visiting relatives in Fort Worth Texas.
Mrs. Lawson of Oklahoma City visits her grandmother Mrs W T Dobbs. The trip highlights family ties and shared moments across generations.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Lane who have been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W L Lane left Friday for Meridain where they will visit her parents before returning to their home at Harlegen.
WM Reese Drug Co and Paris Smith promote Porozone Powder for skin injuries and burns. The ad claims rapid healing with a Yorvuwrone powder finishing the treatment and lists prices of 60 cents for the powder and 80 cents for a kit. Local drug store details included.
M. J. Sullivan appeared in Fort Worth Monday as a witness in a federal court case, providing testimony for proceedings underway.
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