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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
8
Our store invites friends to an open house to view the spring collection. The event highlights ladies hats suits dresses and dress goods with a chance to see the newest patterns and plan purchases for the coming season.
Tuesday September 26 at our store our new Mirror hats and up to date coats suits skirts waists and middies arrive. Miss Elizabeth Rogers will explain features as we showcase the latest Fall goods at competitive prices. Star Brand shoes and fine clothing complete the selection. visit to spend a pleasant hour.
Reported movements show Miss Rowena Lane leaving Monday for Denton to attend North Texas Normal College this year and expect to complete the year. Nearby residents travel for education and business with engagements in Comanche Halley Dallas and Fort Worth.
Dr B E Wallace of the Brownwood Presbytery opened a revival meeting at the Presbyterian Church. The event runs through October 1 with double daily preaching except no Saturday morning services. Morning Quiet Hours begin at 10 and last an hour, while evenings feature song, devotion, and a sermon. All are welcome.
J P Crow a prominent Comanche figure for 25 years died at his home Monday September 18 after a paralysis stroke. Native of Five Miles Dallas County born 1850 he served his family and community with devotion. He is survived by eight children six living including Annie Carlton Virgie Mason Ethel Rena Nona Jesse Crow laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev Austin leading services.
Jet Edwards and Edith Brown were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage in Mercers Gap at 6 p m Wednesday. They come from prominent local families, with Jet son of T M Edwards and Edith daughter of Bud Brown. The Chief Exponent extends best wishes for a long, happy life.
WANTED To rent an Oliver typewriter must be in good repair B C Stailey. LOST Small dark brown dog lost Friday morning Liberal reward for information leading to recovery J E Morris Comanche Texas FOR SALE Six good milk cows all fresh with heifer calves J P King Comanche R 4
The Comanche Compress, long managed by Jno. P. Hoff, will have a new manager as Hoff resigns. W. M. Moore was elected to succeed Hoff and took charge last Monday amid a note about a large stock of collars.
Slider and Lacy report highest prices paid for butter and eggs. Higginbothams advertise affordable peanut bags, while consumers note price variations across local shops.
A brief notice highlights Slider and Lacy as a source for stylish coats and hats, inviting customers to shop for new apparel.
The document shows a bank statement listing resources and liabilities for the State of Texas Comanche County bank. It includes reserves at Federal Reserve, deposits, loans, notes, and circulations with figures and a sworn affidavit by cashier W M Durham dated September 19 1916 and notarized by J D Bonner.
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