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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
5
Classified item notes a fine Jersey cow with extended milking ability, heavy milker, fresh near C. 8S. Howard in Howard City.
Classified fragment lists for sale or trade items including a team and tools two hogs a bronze turkeys lost eight half grown marmos turkeys reward for information. Also offers a nearly new Pan 0 Pony disc plow and a L C Smith No 8 typewriter with contact details. Christmas greeting concluding the item.
Mrs Susan Emeline Wilson died at her son Jim Wilsons home in Gustine at 11 oclock Tuesday December 18 Interment followed at Board Church Cemetery with Gustine Baptist Church rites She was born June 27 1846 in La Fayette County Arkansas Married to Billy Wilson about 62 years ago and moved from Navarro County to Comanche County Then Arizon the line continues with survivors and deceased children including Tom Wilson Jim Wilson Web Wilson Mrs John Smith and others with several predeceased.
Daniel Washington Ross died at his daughter's home in Comanche County on December 19 at 2 30 am. He was 84 and buried in Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Ben F. Hearn officiating. He leaves children D T Ross Sidney. Mollie Ray Abilene. Mrs John Cash Comanche. Mrs E H Jones Comanche, plus a half sister and brother. He was a Christian Church member.
A neat assortment of books and games is available at Reese Drug Co increasing shoppers’ options for inexpensive reading and recreation. The display suggests gift ideas and family entertainment for the season.
Mrs Mae Cameron reports her New Perfection oil cook stove sold after the Chief mailed last Friday. She notes at least six other inquiries on Saturday and Monday and several phone calls, praising the classified ad column as highly effective.
Mrs Tom Hendrix died at her home near Vandyke on December 12 and was buried that afternoon at Zion Cemetery. Born December 24 1864 she married Thomas J Hendrix in 1880 and lived near Comanche for over forty years. She belonged to Primitive Baptist Church and is survived by husband and children Will Hendrix Bob Hendrix Mrs Robert Land Mrs Sam Carter and Mrs Elmore Hendrix.
Mrs. Mary Stephens, 73, died at her son R T Stevens home near Comanche after a two month illness. Funeral services were led by Alvin Mitchell at Downing Cemetery. She was born in Illinois, married in Kansas, lived in Arkansas and Texas before settling in Comanche County. Survived by son Richard T Stevens. four siblings preceded in death. She joined the Church of Christ in youth and belonged to the Comanche church.
Blanket I O O F Lodge elected officers on Thursday December 13 with J B Henderson as Noble Grand T E Levisay as Vice Grand Dr L R Yantis as Treasurer and James N Bailey as Secretary.
Government trapper Joe Baker captured a thousand dollar wolf on the Bryson Ranch after it troubled local ranchers for years. The same wolf allegedly killed about 17 sheep at Mrs. J. H. Bryson’s and possibly hundreds countywide, leaving two missing toes and easy tracking. A second wolf was trapped nearby tied to recent daytime visits at Bill McNutt’s home where it attacked chickens before being driven off by Mrs. McNutt.
Martin Van Buren Fleming died at his Comanche home and was buried Friday at Oakwood Cemetery under Masonic rites. Born August 29, 1888 near Stone Mountain Georgia, he lived in Texas most of his life and served with the Confederacy in the Texas Rangers. He is survived by daughter Camille Fleming and stepsons Frank Sherill of Fort Worth and Mrs. John T. Green of Dallas.
Comanche Milling Co offers a new up to date feed mixer that can grind and mix all kinds of feed. Improve milk cow feeding efficiency and reduce costs. Egg mash priced at $2.75 per 100 pounds. John VP Hoff.
Ory Masters visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. A B Masters during the holidays as a large shipment arrives at Reese's and Durham Pharmacy ahead of Christmas season.
Mrs J J Alexander and her grandson Junior Westerfeltd of Dallas returned home Wednesday after spending several days in Comanche.
Children showing restlessness grinding teeth digestive pains and itching eyes and nose may suffer worms. Mothers doubt infestation, yet symptoms respond to White's Cream Vermifuge. Safe old fashioned remedy offered by Paris Smith and Wm Reese Drug Co at 35 cents per bottle.
Christmas Eve services and trees planned at Proctor Baptist Mt Pilot and Vand ta churches with short programs and gift exchanges. Sidney and Caste Duster schools schedule holiday events with separate classroom trees. Lamkin Sipe Springs Gustine Beattie Mercer Gap and Wminee Drug Co referenced in local notices amid funeral and holiday shopping notes.
Local market note from Peerless Cream and Produce Co inviting customers to obtain current turkey pricing. The item emphasizes direct pricing details and customer service for holiday purchases.
An old prescription touts a speedy remedy for diseases named Words Grippe Flu Dengue Bilious Fever and Malaria. The statement markets a universal cure without specifying ingredients or efficacy, reflecting period medical quackery.
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