Comanche Business Men Form Protective Association
A Comanche chamber meeting organized the Comanche Business Men's Association to shield merchants from imposters who avoid debts. S. B. Todd was named president with M. Coleman as vice president Gayle Atwood as secretary and W. G. Dingus as treasurer. The office will be in the Masonic temple and all county merchants are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
M. Coleman
J. K. Applewhite
Comanche
Comanche Business Men's Association
S. B. Todd
Lionel Slider
Will Dingus
Armstrong Cox
E. P. Smith
A. B Queen
J. F. Tate
S B
Watch Repairing at Hamilton Drag Store
The note indicates watch repairing services offered by J. A. at Hamilton Drag Store, with an off site or location cue. No further details on hours or pricing provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Off
Hemilton
Williams Bright and Ory Spend Christmas with Home Folks
Harold Williams Fred Bright and Kenneth Ory spent Christmas with home folks in a quiet family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Williams
Fred Brightman
Kenneth Ory
Christmas at the First Baptist Church
The Wilson Fielder Class decorated the church and arranged gifts on Friday afternoon. By 7 PM the trees were laden with packages including a toy wagon for Uncle Noah Palmer and a Bible for George Smith. Rev J E Milton led Santa gift distribution and a strong Christmas spirit filled the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Fielder
Dave Jennings
Tabernacle
Noah Palmer
George Smith
Hill Huddleston
Santa
J. E. Milton
Obituary for William Wilder Harvey 1843 1920
William Wilder Harvey born in Burleson county Texas died December 24 1920 after a life of farming stock raising and public education moves through California and Rockdale finally settling in Comanche funeral at his home with Rev Forest Maddox and burial in Oakwood cemetery his wife six daughters and two sons survive him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilder Harvey
Burleson County
Texas
Harveys
Prewitts
Georgia
Alabama
Baptist Church
Ellen Fletcher
California
Rockdale
Comanche
Jim Rogers
Wm. Ferguson
Burnet
J. M. Stewart
Katy
I. J. RB. Gille
Addie
Ada
Chas
William
Forest Maddox
Oakwood Cemetery
I will test seer eyes free. If you need glasses I can fit you.
Huff at Hamilton drug store offers free eye tests and states he can fit glasses for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HK. Huff
Hamilton Drug Store
Christmas Activities at Methodist Church
Friday evening the Christmas tree delighted Sunday school pupils and Santa distributed treats. A White Christmas service followed with a free will offering for starving children in Europe. Senior Epworth League planned a Gold Star chapter, lifted age limit to 15 and unmar ried, with a social hour and games at the parsonage hosted by Rev Morphis and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Europe
Epworth League
Morphis
Jerusalem
Mary Grainger
Watch Night Services and New Year Programs Outline
Watch night services set for Friday December 31 with an 8:00 p m music program 9 00 p m plans for the coming year announced by church officers 10 11 15 lunch and social hour hosted by the Senior League 11 15 11 45 inspirational talks by Rev J D Smoot and Rev W F Morphis 11 45 consecration service Junior League plans January 2 Stephen acts and stewardship focus include readings songs and Bible stories followed by Sunday services January 2 with Sunday school 9 45 preaching 11 00 sacrament 11 00 Junior League 3 00 Senior League 6 00 preaching 7 00 subject A Life Program.
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J. D. Smoot
W. 4
Morphis
C. FL. Donoho
Brown and McCrary Wed at Presbyterian Manse
Mr E D Brown and Miss Clara McCrary of Proctor wed Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse in a ceremony conducted by Rev Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Brown
Clara McCrary
Proctor
Presbyterian Manse
Black
Comanche District Singing Convention Set for Robersonville
The Comanche District Singing Convention meets in Robersonville next Saturday night and Sunday January 1 and 2. Everyone is invited and several prominent singers are expected to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche District
Robersonville
Editor Boynton Visits During Christmas Holidays
Editor George H. Boynton of the Comanche Chief and his wife are here for the holidays with their son Lon Boynton business manager of the Chief. Two other children live in Waco with Mrs Bert Perry and Harry Boynton. Christmas dinner was at Mrs Perry 2000 North Fourth Street. Mr Boynton is a well known Texas newspaper man formerly editor of the Hamilton Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Boynton
Lon Boynton
Waco
Bert Perry
Harry Boynton
Perry
North Fourth Street
Boynton
Texas
Hamilton Herald
Frontiersman G. M. Janes Visits Chief in 77th Year
Mr. G. M. Janes, an 1854 arrival and veteran frontiersman, honored the Chief with a call on Wednesday. Born in 1844, he remains strong and active in his 77th year, his white hair and clear mind keeping him vigorous as he shows faith in the Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Janes
Jones
Whitley J Mayfield Visits Friends In Comanche
Whitley J Mayfield of Indian Gap, a deaf mute with laudable ambitions, was in town this week visiting his uncle Josh Cox and his former teacher Miss Trippe at the D. and D. Institute in Austin. The editor notes a pleasant call from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley J. Mayfield
Indian Gap
Josh Cox
Austin
Trippe
Comanche
Holiday travelers visit relatives on clear roads
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cameron of Terrell Oklahoma drove through to spend the holidays with friends and relatives. They made the trip in a day, the roads were in splendid condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Cameron
Terrell
Okla
Sunday Night Picture Shows Teach Valuable Lesson
The Good Shepherd shown Sunday night at Hamilton Drug by J. H Huff drew a large audience. The film leaves a lasting impression, especially on children, who are more easily influenced by pictures than spoken words.
City Fireworks Ordinance Bans Torpedoes and Explosives
The city ordinance bans all kinds of fireworks and explosives including torpedoes. City Marshal J B Arthur notes the prohibition applies citywide. B W Speed and family spent Christmas with J W Robinson in Gustine. Mr and Mrs Fielder were holiday guests there and joined them later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Arthur
B. W. Speed
Bert, Jr
J. W. Robinson
Gustine
R. M. Fielder
Public School Buildings Disinfected In Comanche
Under the direction of George L. Sullivan all Comanche public school buildings are being fumigated and disinfected this week to prevent disease germs before school opens next Monday. Sidney Thomas, son of the late Sidney J. Thomas, former editor and owner of this paper, is visiting. he was a respected newspaper man whose legacy remains in Texas journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Sullivan
Comanche
Sidney Thomas
Sidney J. Thomas
Sid Thomas
Texas Press
Comanche Public Schools Begin Term January 3 1921
The compulsory term starts next Monday January 3 1921. Children aged 8 to 14 must attend 100 consecutive school days unless legal reasons excuse absence. Parents urged to ensure attendance to avoid trouble and expense. J B Layne Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. B. Layne
Presbyterian Church Christmas Service and Get-To-Gether
The Presbyterian church enjoyed a Christmas tree for the children with gifts that sparked glad eyes. Preaching next Sunday at 11 a m and 7 15 p m by the pastor. Friday night the 31st at 7 o clock a get-to-gether meeting for all members, full attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Woodmen Circle Urges Members to Attend Special Meeting
To Woodman Circle Members all are urged to be present Friday December 31 at 7 PM for a special meeting. Members are asked to participate in the big entertainment planned for Woodmen and Woodman Circle on Monday January 3 1921 at 7 PM. Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Circle
Woodmen
Civil service exam for office clerk in Comanchee urged
The Chief announces a civil service examination for the post of office clerk in Comanchee on Saturday January 8 1921. The postmaster will provide application blanks to applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanchee
Kilpatrick Ad Offers Repairs for Curtains and Upholstery
A South Side Square shop owner W. W. Kilpatrick advertises car visits for pen tops and repairs to curtains cushions and upholstery for 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kilpatrick
South Side Square
Christmas Exercises at Christian Church Benefit Dallas Orphans Home
The Christian Church held Christmas programs with a decorated tree and a “White Christmas” offering for Dallas Orphans Home. Freewill gifts included cash and various items to aid the home's comfort and expansion needs. Services began with a 10 o'clock warning and an 11 o'clock sermon.
Judge declines to sentence six sugar thieves
Chicago December 21 Judge K M Landis refuses to sentence six men charged with stealing 600 sacks of sugar in interstate commerce. He cites President Wilson's prior pardon of James J Dorsey the Gilbert Michigan cattle king and notes Dorsey’s vast fraudulent activities. He suspends the case indefinitely and vows to watch Dorsey’s actions with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Wilson
James J. Dorsey
Gilbert
Dorsey
Leavenworth
Landis
West
Elgin
Enjoyable Eastern Star Reception at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star ladies hosted a pleasant reception at the Masonic hall with a brief musical program. Mrs Barna Riley sang a solo while Enola Garnett and Mable Carpenter from Dublin performed vocal solos. The Jessup children also sang. Hot chocolate and sandwiches were served to members and guests, including visitors from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Barna Riley
Enola Garnett
Mable Carpenter
Dublin
G. W. Jessup
Quiet Christmas as community ties strengthen in Dec
Regular correspondence notes a quiet Christmas with limited serious events. Marriages occur in Comanche as Mr Stuart Porter of May and Miss Vera Statum of Sidney wed with chaperones Mr C J Graham and Miss Elby Staley. Townsfolk visit relatives, hold meetings, and host gatherings with neighborly chatter and local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Porter
May
Vera Statum
Sidney
Comanche
C. J. Graham
Elby Staley
Porter
Vera
R. Q. George
Abilene
Rev. Maguire
M. O. Lane
J. W. Graham
Lane
Deere
Eula Lusk
Nettie Steel
Hiram Adams
Colorado
Dewit Ashinhurst Ranger
VanCleave
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Majestic Theatre Program
George Walsh
al. St. John
Areonut
Eva Novak
WA IW
Constance Talmadge
Alice Brady
Miles Minter
Marjory
THE
First Baptist Church
Mehodist
Effie Reeves
Joseph Morphis
Ruth Odam
James Franklin
Hubert Tannehill
Ruth Emert
Singing Convention
Editor Boynton
Waco Times-Herald
J. H Huff
Drs. Ory
Thomas
Harvey
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