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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
11
Public notices list for county offices with candidates and deputies across counties and railroads. Includes County Clerk Sheriff District Clerk Tax Assessor County Judge Attorney and more, naming Cain Smith Graham Bowling Cunningham Jackson Smith Harris Hall Cox McMillan and others with regional railroad lines and road miles totals.
Mr and Mrs Homer Jones visited relatives in Dublin last week. W B Mauldin visited his cousin R A Biggs in Stephenville this week. Wallace Wagner moved to Hasse to manage the Farmers Union store. Mr and Mrs George W Gage came from Marshall to visit their parents. Tom Bledsoe, back from New Mexico, visits relatives. Mrs H N Lumpkin spent Sunday with her father Captain Hart and plans to make Mesquite home. T A Wheeler, once Comanche resident, stays with Fletcher Weathersby in the city. Mrs Georgia Wilson, German teacher in Cameron, returned home after the meningitis scare. In South Carolina this week after a short visit, W C Sanford and family. Mrs Gwin noted expected much different Texas weather than recent days.
Fragmentary read with listings for money lending to farms and sales agents. Mentions G A Cunningham agent and Harvey Cleveland Ohio. Prompts missing context and illegible sections. No clear date or location provided.
A Parisian treatment is said to vanish dandruff quickly using a listed method. Report notes prompt effect and claims the product removes flakes effectively.
An advertisement extols Barisian Sage as guaranteed by Paris Smith. It claims to stop dandruff and itching, promising immediate acceptance with a 50 cent bottle. The copy urges readers to try this tonic as the sole remedy to cleanse scalp, promote growth, and beautify hair. Miss Signa.
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce annual meeting will be held Tuesday night January 23 at 8 o’clock in the club rooms. Officers for 1912 will be chosen and committees organized to close the old year and launch the new.
Does Not Irritate. I have found Simmons Liver Purifier the mildest and most pleasant in action yet the surest remedy for constipation, torpid liver and all kindred troubles. It does not irritate or gripe. Very truly, S. P. Cleary, Jackson, Tenn. Put up in tin boxes only. Price 25c.
An advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a fast relief for chill blains. It claims the product heals and stops itching promptly with no further trouble. Available from druggists in 25 or 50 cent sizes.
Eliza Jane Jack died last Friday night January 12 at the home of her daughter Mrs W B Cunningham in this city at age 90. She was born September 6 1822 in Jackson County Alabama and moved to Texas after her husband’s death two years ago. She leaves two sons Dr F A Jack of Newbury and Arch Jack of Dallas and three daughters Mrs W R Roe Mrs W C Clark of Dallas and Mrs W B Cunningham of Comanche along with a sister and many relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery conducted by Rev F T Charlton.
Josiah Creamer died Friday at home east of Comanche at age 91 and was buried Saturday in Whitney cemetery near Fleming. Born January 15 1821 in Greenville District South Carolina he moved to Texas in 1869 and settled in Comanche County in 1871. He joined the Methodist church in 1859 and leaves two sons J C Creamer W H Creamer and four daughters Mrs Mary Brock Mrs Fannie Colfer Mrs Jessie Tate and Mrs M J Welborn. Funeral conducted by Rev A Tucker.
The Rebekah Lodge defeated the Odd Fellows in the installation services held last Monday night. A large turnout from both groups attended as Sisters enjoyed a decisive margin while brothers conceded inferiority. The result influences the push for a new Orphan's Home, with Mrs. R. A. White guiding the Rebekahs and Wm. Ellis leading the Odd Fellows.
A user in Heidenrreichstein Germany praises Hunt's Lightning as an excellent remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and similar ailments and says they are always glad to recommend it.
For sale a trio of good mules offered cash or credit. Located at the Masonic Building in Comanche Texas as read in the notice. Also white goods linger undergarments and embroideries available at the M G Catter Mercantile Co.
At The Compress the report shows 17628 received pressed and shipped with 16970 leaving 658 bales on hand. All kinds of garden seed in bulk are now available at Voss & Cy's. Two reliable men with Bob and a restaurant operator from the square.
In a terse notice from Texas, Prof Holloway's message states his mother died before her bedside arrival. The family expresses deep sorrow and requests condolences during this bereavement period.
Officers installed included Mrs. S. E. Guthrie Mrs. W. L. Elkins Mrs. Will Robertson Mrs. C Wiesend Mrs. Hugh Sherrill and others. Social hour ended with refreshments.
The Rexall store and The Wm. Reese Co. offer a risk free trial of Rexall 93 Hair Tonic to combat dandruff scalp issues and baldness. If three bottles fail to grow hair or restore scalp health, all money is refunded upon request with no obligation.
Large shipment of spring embroideries received at M G Carter Mercantile. Store highlights clean, well prepared service and neat presentation. Located at the N W corner of the block.
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