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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
7
Methodist and Baptist church notices list Sunday school times morning worship and evening services. Names of pastors lay leaders and society officers are given with meeting days and times for Junior Senior B Y P A prayer meetings and council gatherings.
Monthly schedule lists Rev. John Power of Brownwood leading the second Sunday service at 7:15 p.m. The Ladies Guild meets 8 p.m. Monday led by Mrs. J. O. Chilton, president. The Altar Guild gathers 4 p.m. Saturday with Miss Frances Burks as president.
Church of Christ hosts Sunday school at 10 a m with C L Cox superintendent. Church service follows at 11 a m led by elders C J Cox and Frank Redwine.
Thursday Dinner club holds weekly 6 pm meetings. As You Like It Bridge club meets 4 to 6 pm Tuesdays. Why Not 42 club meets 4 to 6 pm Wednesdays. Merry Matrons Bridge club meets 4 to 6 pm Wednesdays biweekly. Friday Afternoon Bridge club meets 3 pm. Study Club meets first and third Thursdays at the high school library. East ward PTA meets every 8th Friday from 8 to 5 pm. West ward PTA meets every second Friday at 5 pm.
Miss Kate Turner notes every hat in stock was purchased this season, highlighting strong demand and rapid sales. The remark emphasizes widespread consumer interest and inventory clearance.
Local notes from Stag Creek detail visits by Misses Neema Deeny Beatrice Montie and Minn Vines to Lyttie and Dessie May Sun. J G Hood Spot Jake Feilder and Ernest Deeny took a flying trip to Pioneer. Singing drew crowds from Gap Bibb Sidney and Sipe Springs. The local boys defeated Gap 10 to 6. A Thanksgiving supper and program are planned for tomorrow night.
An advertisement invites readers to take Prickly Ash Bitters to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels and restore appetite vigor and cheerfulness. Priced at 1 25 per bottle and promoted by Hamilton Dring Co and Wm. Reese Co as special agents.
John Hornsby aged 32 died at his home east of Blanket from a fractured skull and other injuries after being dragged 200 yards by an unruly mole. The accident occurred Friday at 4 pm and he did not regain consciousness. Funeral was held Sunday at White Point, Comanche county.
A local shop advertises a free veil with every hat purchased, promoted by Miss Kate Turner. The note appears to market women’s headwear accessories to customers nearby.
The County Court of Comanche County Texas appoints C. Steakley as Temporary Guardian of Opal Mae Frank Vane Barnett Frank Ora Fay Frank Audree Preok and Beatrice Frank minors. The appointment becomes permanent unless contested at the next term on January 2 1921.
Sealed bids for erecting a high school in Comanche Independent School District are due by 12 noon on December 12, 1921. A certified check is required. plumbing heating and wiring offered under separate contracts. Plans available from Sanguinet Statts Fort Worth. Bids to J R Eanes president school board Comanche Texas.
Mrs M Stegall of Paint Rock Alabama recounts long illness with pain and weakness then reports recovery after taking Cardui also called Cardus claiming increased appetite sleep strength and health. She bought six bottles on neighbor suggestion and says Cardui helped thousands of women for over 40 years.
Special to the Thief reports on Thanksgiving events in Van Dyke Texas with Rev. Smoot delivering a speech at the Baptist church for students and parents. Local boys played ball at Gum Springs while several residents traveled to nearby towns for visits and weddings.
Distress after meals linked to poor digestion. Herbine promotes digestion, clears impurities, and restores vigor and buoyancy of spirits. Price 60c. Sold by Paris Smith.
By order of the Comanche County Court a sheriff sale is set for December 6, 1921 at the courthouse in Comanche. Five shares of Home Abstract Title Co. stock Certificate 16 and 19, held by J T Hardin and W J Hardin, are levied to satisfy a $292.16 judgment in favor of J T Colney and costs. Sheriff L F Marshall and Deputy Lloyd sign the notice dated November 17, 1921.
A Texas narrator laments growing illicit whiskey production in Panhandle and Mills county, arguing current prohibition plus AG rulings permit moonshining. He opposes legalized saloons, urges stronger laws and capable officers, and condemns ineffective enforcement.
A partial timetable lists a 10:08 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. times, with No. 3 Ly, awws Jt.T Pp. Bi and No SbLy 4:54 a.m. It indicates a connection with Katy at Dublin.
Fragmentary timetable items show at least four station pairs with arrival and departure marks for Comanche Ly Hamilton Waco and unspecified Ar connections. The text includes multiple times such as 6:35 p.m. 9:25 a.m. 4:05 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 11:00 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. without complete context.
The State of Texas in Comanche County court records announces a sheriff sale of a 1920 Dodge Roadster engine 47408X15 seal 85871 license 391877 to satisfy a judgment of 1711.61 plus costs in Ed Hall commissioner of Insurance and Banking versus P G Hayes. Sale set for the first Tuesday in December 1921 before the courthouse door in Comanche.
Washington reports Chairman Campbell of the House Rules Committee proposed a constitutional amendment to reduce the House of Representatives from 435 to about 300 members after the next census. Each district would equal one three hundredths of the population with no fractional allowances, boosting district sizes to about 350,000 using the last census. New York would drop from 43 to 2 seats, Pennsylvania from 36 to 24, New Jersey from 12 to 9, and Connecticut from 5 to 4. Congress has not reapportioned since 1920.
When digestion is poor and bowels unsettled the remedy Prickly Ash Bitters is advertised as cleansing vital organs purifying bowels and restoring vigor. The notice lists price at 1.25 per bottle and names Hamilton Drug Co and Wm Reese G Co as agents.
Mr and Mrs Harry Deynton spent Saturday in Hamilton at the home of Mrs Deynton's parents Mr and Mrs J M Roddy.
Todd and Jennings prepare a baking item indicated by the fragment 14tfe. The text shows a kitchen context with no clear event date or location.
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