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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
1
The city offers ten cents per dozen mouse tails and thirty cents per dozen rat tails, collected by residents 15 and under between December 18 and December 31. Tails are turned in to city secretary M. Moore, with prizes from the Ladies' Study Club and others. pooling tails forfeits prizes. Mayor J. R. Eanes caps the notice.
An advertisement from The Wm Reese Drug Company encourages young men to purchase Lowney Chocolates, claiming it will win the appreciation of a woman for good taste.
Rev A A Fagan born in Georgia June 20 1825 died at daughter Nancy Chambers home in this city Dec 11 in his 96th year. Funeral by Rev Forest Maddox at Zion Hill cemetery. Survived by eight children including two preacher sons Rev A M Fagan and Rev J R Fagan Gatesville. 22 grandchildren 65 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
A gift box of Lowney s Chocolates from The Wm Reese Company framed as a thoughtful present she will be proud to receive.
A Comanche banquet at the Colonial Hotel honored Judge J. H. Arnold of Gatesville as he retires after twelve years on the Comanche district bench. Present were local lawyers, friends, and speakers offering tribute to his character and service, followed by resolutions of appreciation read by George Smith.
The piece recalls Warren G. Harding addressing fellow newspapermen on his birthday as election results neared. He pledges honesty and fairness, recalling long service with editor Miller and stressing he would not cheat his colleagues. The tone honors Lincolnian simplicity and questions the value of sensational posturing about the Hardings.
Thousands of books are offered at William Reese Company in a massive catalog sale. The store advertises a selection of 1000 volumes spanning multiple subjects and genres.
A Christmas note from a child asking Santa for dolls rings candy and oranges a family stationery promo from Wm Reese Co claims the child studies and is kind The piece also reports De Leon residents J Doss Miller B J Pittman W D Bolton R L Scott and B J Pittman Jr visiting Comanche and being welcomed by locals
Miss Grace Chandler hosted a reception in Stephenville for the John Tarleton football boys last Friday night. Miss Malcom Skelton attended the event along with other supporters and team members in attendance.
Rev. C. C. Klingman conducted Sunday evening services in Newburg. The report notes attendance and sermon focus, reflecting a regular weekly religious gathering in the town.
The present day is supplied by the morrow. The court expresses sincere regret at the retirement of a friend and judge and hopes his career remains long and successful. It is resolved that this expression of elation be entered upon the court minutes.
The letter from Postmaster W. H. Carpenter advises careful wrapping and plain addressing to reduce losses. It urges including sender and recipient names, using a return address, and wrapping pasteboard boxes. It also promotes insurance, registry, and special delivery for valuable or perishable items with a ten cent fee plus postage, and notes lobby drop-off and holiday hours.
A full line of engraved Christmas greeting cards is available at Wm Reese. The shop offers diverse designs suitable for personal and business greetings during the holiday season.
The East Ward school P T A met with good attendance on the first Friday in December at the school. Miss Clio Herring led an enjoyable pupil program and Mart Sherrill gave a talk on the Mother’s Congress meeting in Dallas the prior week. The meeting date was adjusted to the third Friday.
A two story Boyd hotel near Hamiltons public square burned early Tuesday. An 82 year old ex Confederate veteran W W Trimble and 17 year old Robert Nichols died as guests fled the flames. Property loss estimated 30 000 to 40 000 with 1500 insured. The fire damaged the Smith Harris Lumber Co office and a church wing. Community members aided escaping guests.
A short line promotion notes a box of Lowney’s chocolates to be proud of, credited to The Wm. Reese.
Mrs. Ernest Wells, from a Blanket area route, pursues fine stock including black Minorca chickens and plans for cows hogs turkeys and other improved stock. She will have Mr Wells plant mostly grain this year and may report back to the Chief with results. She offers choice Minorca roosters from her young flock for sale.
Holiday gift idea highlighted by Crane's Stationery in boxes of real value offered through Wm. Reese Company.
The County Commissioners held their first regular session this week. They are men of character and the county is in safe hands. Their grave responsibility demands the support of every good citizen in the county.
Wm. Reese Company offers a full line of Djer Kisa Per fume Sete with eye catching prices designed to draw shoppers to the display and boost sales this season.
The official board of a Christian church hosted a Monday night banquet in Burks building honoring Rev. C. C. Klingman. About forty guests attended a program featuring addresses on church life and unity, a vocal quartet, and a practical sermon by Dr. Klingman praising liberal religious ideals and charitable fellowship.
A shipment is presented as a gift box of cigars. The gesture occurs at the Wm. Reese Company, indicating a formal or ceremonial exchange.
Prominent Hamilton attorney A. R. Eideof and associate Gib Cella Way filed a motion for a new trial Wednesday in the Briscoe murder case, seeking relief for the defendant.
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