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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
4
Pecan trees from Wolfe's Pecan Nursery in Stephenville Texas advertised for Halbert Burkett and Texas Prolific cultivars. Agent J T Beam of Comanche Box 542 promotes same price and service across Comanche County.
A five tube battery radio is offered for sale in Comanche Texas for 160 dollars. The ad promises a real bargain with the set as good as new and notes a two word seller name De Sisters.
Durham Pharmacy and the Wm. Reese Co advertise limited stock of Christmas cards with a call to shop early to avoid missing popular designs. The note hints at small town retail collaboration and seasonal sales.
Claude George advises planting trees after using them as a Christmas tree. They will grow and enhance the yard and can be viewed at Chief Office.
Ashbury Barcroft died at 9 30 a m Thursday Dec 13 in Colorado Texas after more than a year illness. He formerly lived in Comanche and moved to Colorado about 20 years ago. He and his wife built the Barcroft House later the Comanche Hotel and ran a hotel in Colorado. He is survived by his widow and will be buried in Colorado today at 3 p m.
An industrial note reports a factory shipment of iron toys priced at 10 cents each for sale at The Krest Store. The brief item highlights a product line and a single retailer.
Mrs. E B Miller died at her grandson W R Mehroney’s home early Saturday morning December 8 after a brief illness. Burial followed at Board Church Cemetery with Rev R L Smallwood of Stephenville officiating. Born July 4 1841 in North Carolina she was married to W W Miller who died near Hasse. Survived by daughter Mrs Sarah Hasley of Hatfield Arkansas and grandsons Roger Hasley G M Hasley of Comanche and W R Mehroney of Hasse. Member of the Methodist Church since girlhood.
An advertisement for Krest Variety Store promotes fancy underwear, hosiery, handkerchiefs, ties, and towels. The notice emphasizes a broad selection aimed at fashion and practicality.
Otho Boen and Miss Velma Davis were married Sunday morning December 7 at 9 o clock in Comanche at the home of Reverend Ray Sparks. The couple are the children of local families, and will reside in Comanche.
Special notice urges readers to listen to the Brunswick Panatrope at Wm. Reese Drug Co. for Christmas buying. The ad highlights a new model and directs interest toward the store location at 16 18.
Hugh Butler has accepted a position with the Waples Platter Grocery Co of Brownwood.
Mrs W M Durham and her daughter Miss Francis Evelyn spent Sunday in Eastland with Mrs Durham's mother Mrs P L Parker.
Christmas candies offered at 20c to 30c per pound at Krest Variety Store with a focus on seasonal stocking sweets and holiday treats for shoppers.
Appointive officers listed for the organization include Right Supporter to N G Mrs J E Miller Left Supporter to N G Mrs J Lowry Warden Mrs May Merchant Conductress Mrs Mary Wyly Chaplain Mrs John S Hart Outside Guardian Mrs Will Goos by Inside Guardian Mrs Mart Sherrill Right Supporter to Vice Grand Mrs Henry Gore Left Supporter to Vice Grand Mrs ee aN Greer.
J H Renick of Post City is visiting in Comanche, pausing during a local trip and meeting residents. He is described as taking in town landmarks and greeting community members during his stay.
Rev H C Bowman and family from Rice visit his parents Mr and Mrs J H Bowman as Christmas cards go on display at Durham Pharmacy and Wm Reese Co.
Red Marshall underwent an operation for appendicitis at Brownwood on Monday and is reported doing nicely.
Ben Roen near Morris Furniture Store advertises used sewing machines at 10.00 in fi class condition. D. W. Dutton at Comanch promotes sacrifice sales with bargains below cost on toilet goods groceries and notions as their line changes. Special Christ sale at Watkins Store location unknown.
Rev and Mrs Robert Davenport of De Leon spent Saturday in C Manche with his parents Mr and Mrs J R Davenport.
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