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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
1
Chief's contest closes Friday at 3 P M and Comanche Homestead Yeomen elect officers X N Mayberry Foreman C A Nelms M of C T C Mehaffey Correspondent R E Petty M of A Mrs Carpenter Chaplain Mrs Nora Smith Overseer Charlie Marshall Watchman Charley Harvey Sentry Mrs Perry Rowena Mrs Hilliard Rebecca meet first and third Tuesday nights monthly.
Candidates dash for the wire in the big contest with Friday at 3 o clock closing. A young lady may win a prize, and people are urged to help now to boost her chances.
Closing of the contest is turned over to a committee of Comanche County businessmen to ensure fair treatment for all candidates. The group will collect money and votes and oversee closing activities, urging supporters to submit subscriptions early to maximize vote totals and prize chances.
Note left by J. H. Blackburn explains his suicide and directs his wife Lillie to stay together and heed Claude Ledbetter. He asks Gordon to attend Sunday school and ends with a blessing signed Howell. The Coleman Voice reproduces the substance of the letter as read by readers.
Congregations plan Friday night Christmas tree event for Sunday school. A Jendid cedar tree was secured by a committee. The Woman's Missionary Society elected officers for the year with Mrs. Clemons as President and Miss Eugenia Gray as Treasurer. The ladies refurnished the parsonage. Reverend White attended a District Stewards meeting in Dublin and Reverend Gardner begins prayer meetings at First Church.
At the Woodman Circle meeting held Friday December 17, officers were chosen including Guard Mrs Sadie McPherson and Adv Zirus Mrs Ada Garner. Other posts named clerk Mrs Gussie Carter banker Mrs Minnie Williams chaplain Mrs J C Greer inside sentinel Frates Leach outside sentinel Chas Williams attendant Mrs Janie Garner and managers Geo L Sullivan Martha Wetzel Mrs Frank Cameron. The circle meets on the second and fourth Friday at 4 p.m.
Maxine Wetzel, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Wetzel, died at 12:30 a m December 17 at their Alvarado home. She was born December 5, 1913, and was two years eleven days old. The remains were laid at Oakwood Cemetery near Comanche at 3:30 p m December 18 with Bro Curlee conducting the service. The family expresses deep sorrow and thanks friends and neighbors for their sympathy.
The peanut market surged to 80 cents and higher this week, marking the highest price paid so far. Farmers with unsold crop feel a hopeful uplift as prices rise.
Performance by the Grand Metro Quintet at the high school Christmas night event. The reading includes a quartet lineup and seasonal music in a school setting.
Christmas offerings from H Burks present a large assortment of produce and gifts. The notice promotes a holiday season servery or serry and highlights apples and oranges as key items for Christmas purchases.
J P Weathersby longtime Comanche resident died after a lengthy illness on Wednesday December 15 1915 at age 77 born September 11 1837 Corinth Mississippi He served in the 22nd Mississippi Volunteers Langston Division first married Annie Lot in 1867 who died 12 years later He then married Texa Vancleave in 1880 and had 15 children eight surviving four sons and four daughters listed He joined the Baptist church at 16 and faced illness with patience He was buried at Indian Creek with Rev Curlee officiating The family extends sympathy and notes his place among those who endured Civil War hardships
The Woman's Bible Club shifts its December gathering to the fifth Thursday to avoid Christmas conflict. The club, nearly a year old in January, anticipates a large turnout as interest in Bible study grows. Members are urged to reread the December 30 lesson, the entire books of Judges and Ruth, to ensure a prepared discussion.
A festive display features a Christmas tree loaded with gifts and a highlighted list of valuable items. The scene draws attention to the season’s generosity and local holiday spirit amid shoppers and families.
The article urges candidates to deposit votes early as secrecy surrounds prize amounts. Polls close Friday at 3 o'clock and office doors lock, with last minute ballots potentially shifting leadership. Supporters are urged to mobilize, make a strong final effort, and maximize votes before closing.
Comanche merchants are busy as crowds fill stores daily for Christmas shopping. Goods move quickly and shopkeepers wear wide smiles, reporting a thriving rush that should continue through the holiday season.
County lodges plan December elections and request officers from each lodge for next year. Officials hope to publish a countywide list to share with neighboring lodges and readers.
Advertisement for new crop nuts including almonds English walnuts hazel nuts and pecans offered by Burks agent Reynolds Vec Weeden and Edel with emphasis on freshness and availability.
Mrs Georgia McBrayer joins church by letter and lives with her son N L McBrayer. Our Ladies Aid skips next week, meets January 4 at 3 p m with President Mrs Wm Reese. Pastor notes 100 women to join Aid in 1916 and urges Bible study mission courses and social growth. Sunday year end remarks praise Bible readers and a new Bible Readers Course with monthly letters. Superintendent Huddleston leaves January 1 for Plainview. pastor laments loss. Gratitude to Chief and Vanguard for space in Baptist News Notes. Sermon Sunday morning The Song of the Angels at 7:00 p m Farewell Service for Bro Huddleston. All invited. Geo A Curlee, Pastor.
A festive Lyceum program at the High School features fresh candies for attendees, with best music and songs highlighted. The event invites the community to celebrate Christmas night with cheerful performances and treats for all ages.
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