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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
4
The Presbyterian Church ladies host a Valentine Tea and sale on Wednesday February 14 from 3 to 5 at Mrs J H McMillan's residence. Enjoy a musical program and a variety of items for sale including bonnets and aprons. Also seeking butter and eggs. Slider Lacy.
Slider and Lacy advertise children's and misses spring dresses with patterns from 50 cents to 2 dollars. Burks Mercantile announces a new line of ladies kid gloves just arrived.
Spring goods arrive as Burks Mercantile unveils Red Seal ginghams for shoppers seeking fresh fabrics this season.
Mr and Mrs J E Rasco of Sipe Springs welcome a girl. Mr and Mrs Ollie Chambers of Sipe Springs welcome a girl. Mr and Mrs Dudley Haggard near Gustine welcome a girl.
An famed physician Dr B F Jackson handed down his famous remedy for female troubles now sold as Femenina priced at 50e and $1. Slider Lacy's offers a full line of garden seeds both packaged and bulk.
Burks Mercantile Co showcases new middies and Russian blouses, sliders and lacy embroidery in venise shad ows, and dainty baby sets. Slider and Lacy advertise wash skirts, new neckwear including open end four in hands, and bat wings. Shoes offered at old prices as part of spring arrivals from Slider and Lacy.
About 40 Comanche Camp W O W members visited Gustine camp on Saturday night. The Comanche team conferred degrees after ritual work while the Gustine band played pleasing selections. Refreshments of sandwiches fruit and coffee followed. The Comanche group praised Gustine for the royal hospitality and said they enjoyed the visit to the utmost.
Stomachs liver and intestinal ailments advertised with claims of dramatic results from one dose. The ad asserts millions have tried Mayr's Remedy with permanent benefits and guarantees money back if unsatisfied. Offered by The Wm. Reese Co and other druggists. additional items listed as small sale prices.
Frank Helmsley acquires a picture show in Pittsburg and plans to relocate with his family. He has sold his Ozone home for 3000 dollars, but The Stockman cannot disclose the buyer’s name today.
Papes Diapepsin promises fast relief for sour gassy upset stomach and acid indigestion. It claims to regulate weak stomachs, reduce distress after meals, and has millions in annual sales. A fifty cent bottle is available at drug stores for quick, harmless stomach relief.
Readable ad note lists soft shear gowns priced at Lider and Lacy's department store.
Last week Gib Callana completed a purchase of 1441 acres from Will Pettit, part of the Slick Hill pasture. The deal was valued at about $15,000, as reported with emphasis on Spring silks at Burks Mercantile Co.
A public sheriff sale is ordered by the District Court of Comanche County in a case where City of Comanche is plaintiff against L F Marshall W H Burton and Mrs Mary S Gaines. The sale, set for the first Tuesday in March 1917, will occur at courthouse door in Comanche between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy a judgment of 64.68 dollars plus costs with 6 percent interest from January 3, 1917. The property to be sold includes portions of blocks 74 and 93 in Comanche, Duncan and Franklin additions, and other described lots and parcels, all subject to two year redemption by paying double the bid. Sheriff J E Miller. Comanche, Texas February 7, 1917.
On February 6 1917 the City of Comanche seeks to collect an $80.09 judgment plus six percent interest and costs. The sale of Unknown Owners real estate in Lakeside addition Comanche Texas will occur March 6 1917 at the Court House door between 10 am and 4 pm. Listings include Lots 7 12. 1 4. 1 4. 1 4. 2 4. various parcels with stated prices. The property is levied as the judgment debt owed to City of Comanche in District Court 52nd Judicial District.
In the 52nd Judicial District Comanche County Texas a judgment for nine dollars and 97 cents plus six percent interest and costs was awarded to the Comanche Independent School District against W L Reeves. At the courthouse in Comanche between 10 am and 4 pm on the first Tuesday in March 1917 the sheriff will sell Reeves's interest in the southwest quarter of block 13 Walet addition within Comanche city limits to satisfy the judgment and costs. Proceeds go to the school district. purchase funds will be used to cover the debt and costs.
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