Woman Wins First Prize in Chief Drawing at Two PM
On last Saturday at two o'clock the Chief drew tickets from subscriptions started October fourteenth. Mrs. E. H. Hayes of near Gustine won the 50 prize with ticket 824 drawn by Matilda Mason. Second prize went to T. J. Wyatt of Gustine. third to L. R. Wilson. fourth to H. C. Bowman. several other prizes awarded or unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton Dudley
W. D. Carroll
Matilda Mason
Johnnie Mason
L. R. Wilson
H. C. Bowman
Comanche
W. B. Conaway
Comanche High Class Banquet for ’19 and ’20 Planned
Comanche High School announces a joint banquet for the classes of 1919 and 1920 to be held on December 26 at a local hotel The event is expected to include every member of both classes A detailed notice will follow in the Chief next week.
Know Values And Know Your Home Merchants
A Comanche auction prompts advice to know values before buying away from home. Support home merchants, compare offers, and back those who provide best value to ensure lasting quality and loyalty among local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Higginbotham’s
Slider & Lacy’s
Indians Defeat Gorman High in Turkey Day Game
The Comanche Indians won 27 to 0 against Gorman High School on Thanksgiving Day at the local field. A small crowd attended due to other games and advertising, with Comanche using more passes and Gorman showing strong defense. the German Brass Band provided lively music. Officials were Green of Comanche, Cockrell of Gorman, with McCollum as line judge.
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Indians
Gorman High
Comanche
Gorman
Green
Cockrell
McCollum
Final removal of the Holloway family to Cisco
Comanche feels loss as Mr and Mrs Holloway depart after ten years. The Comanche Study Club hosted a farewell for Mrs Holloway highlighting her leadership and scholarship. The article notes the transfer of ADD RAN traditions to the Christian College at Cisco led by Rev Randolph Clark and Mr Randolph alongside Rev Clark.
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Holloway
CISCO
Christian College
Randolph Clark
Texas
Add-Ran
Thorpe Springs
Christian Church
Randolph
Clark
Add-Ran College
Texas Court Docket Trails November Sessions
District Court verdicts: State v Tom Walker guilty with two year penitentiary term. State v Roe Walker sentenced to two years. Case State v J L Hanson dismissed. State v W P Long acquitted. County Court proceeding State v Virgil Northcutt continued as press case.
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State of Texas
Roe Walker
J L. Hanson
W. P. Long
Isses to Play Has Beens on Christmas Day
The annual Christmas Day football game pits the Isses against the Has Teens, featuring the 1921 team vs the current 1922 squad. The Fighting Indians, though light on letter men who graduated, look to deliver their scrappiest festival-day game yet. Mrs. M. B. Davis travels to San Gabriel to spend winter with her son Alvin and daughter Mrs. Isler Glover.
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Isses
Fighting Indians
M. B. Davis
San Gabriel
California
Alvin Davis
Isler Glover
Young Comanche Farmer Moves to Santa Anna
A growing Comanche County farmer Mr. A RR Swearengin reared near Hasse requests his paper mailed to Santa Anna and prepay for two years to avoid missing issues. He raises cotton and moves where boll weevil is less healthy, hoping for better yields next year.
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A. RR. Swearengin
Comanche County
Hasse
J. D. Swearengin
Santa Anna
Swearengin
Acre
Comanche County Native Citizen Jesse McGuire Dies
Jesse McGuire, longtime Comanche County resident and farmer, died last Saturday at his home from pneumonia after years of partial blindness. He leaves a wife seven children and eight siblings, with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery following funeral services by Reverend Lambert of Downing.
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Jesse McGuire
Comanche County
Mr. McGuire
J. A. McGuire
McGuire
John
Jim McGuire
Comanche
W. M
Winters
Easley
Millican
John Fritts
Stone
Rochelle
Texas
J. N. Farmer
Russell
Hazel
Inez
Jack
de Leon
Drake
Walter Hanson
Boyd
Proctor
Zion Hill
Lambert
Methodist
Downing
Judge Martin Hopson Visits Comanche During Thanksgiving Week
Roby Texas judge Martin Hopson spent Thanksgiving week with his wife’s father Hiram Beene north of Comanche. A product of Comanche schools he recalls early teachers including Prof Phyfer who left a tragic end. University of Texas instructors noted they could spot Rogers pupils by appearance which Hopson seems to embody.
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Martin Hopson
Roby
Texas
Hiram Beene
Comanche
Hopson
Rogers
Mississipian
Phyfer
State University At
Austin
Prof
Judge Hopson
Jake Banner Visiting in Comanche
A note announces Jake Banner son of Grandpa Banner visiting Comanche this week. Residents describe him as one of the best men in the world with repeated praise from locals. The piece includes a broader aside on social rank and virtue, urging steady civic character.
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Jake Banner
Comanche
J. L. Bannner
Mr. Banner
Grandpa Banner
England
Gift Shop Display Opens December at William Bidg
Louise Burks notes many beautiful Xmas gifts will be on display at the Gift Shop, William Bidg, on and after December 9. The notice invites shoppers to view a curated selection ahead of the holiday.
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William Bidg
Dee
Louise Burks
Central Christian Church Appeals for Unity in Service
A church message urges Christians to act in love and truth rather than mere words. It emphasizes belief in Jesus Christ and calls for cooperation among like minded people to center on Christ’s example.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Fordson Tractor Free Service Clinic January 10 in Comanche
A town gala day in Comanche features a Fordson Tractor free service clinic and a movie night at the New High School. Demonstrations by Ford Motor Company show the inner workings of the Fordson and relate maintenance tips to farmers and owners. An essay contest by Mackey Motor Company offers prizes to students, with winners announced during the evening program.
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Comanche
Fordson
Mackey Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
New High School
Fordson Farming
Henry Ford
Ford
Turkey Pool Holds Amid Low Bids on Gustine Lot
Members of the turkey pool report no bids on a Gustine lot last Saturday except for 1,000 turkeys bought by Ray & Coming of Dublin at 32 1/2 cents. Managers plan to wait until next Saturday hoping for a stronger market.
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Ray & Coming
Dublin
Mrs Winnie Blatherwick’s Brownwood Weekend
Mrs. Winnie Blatherwick spent Saturday and Sunday in Brownwood, enjoying local sights and visiting friends during the weekend trip.
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Winnie Blatherwick
Brownwood
Indians to Play Braves Warriors Game
The local football squad will split into two teams for a High School Championship game on Friday December 15. One team bears the Braves label and the other the Warriors. Coaches are Dodson and Carpenter. The match is a final with strong school spirit.
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Braves
Warriors
Dodson
Carpenter
Comanche Study Club Presents The Flapper's Trial
The Comanche Study Club will present The Flapper's Trial at the High School Auditorium on Friday December 8 evening. Admission is 35 and 50 cents.
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Comanche Study Club
Todd and Jennings Stock Sold to Cooper Grocery Co
The Todd and Jennings stock of goods sold last Saturday afternoon to the Cooper Grocery Co for 8000 dollars. The sale included the stock of goods, the fixtures, notes and accounts.
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Burks Mercantile Company
Shear Co
Waco
Sanger Bros
Bankropts
H. Burks
Todd & Jennings
Cooper Grocery Co
St Matthews Church Services Led by Rev John Power
Sunday morning and evening services conducted at St Matthew's Church by the Rev John Power LL D with sermon and prayers as part of the parish schedule.
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ST. Matthew's
John Power
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Burks Mercantile Stock
Prof. McCorkle
Aileen Skinner
Texas Chistian University At
Fort Worth
M. V. Skinner
Thanksgiv
Ing
Stephenville
Iman
Tom Walker
Virgil North
Cutt
Youung
Fordson Tractors
Turkey
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