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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1916

Page

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Veterinary Association Honors Comanche Man

T M Rutherford was honored for the third time as president of the State Association of Veterinary Surgeons meeting in Comanche. Dr E R Wingrove served as secretary, with Drs A Kerry and Ben Henson elected vice presidents. Abbe was chosen as next meeting place. visiting doctors praised Comanche and its treatment. they invited return visits.

T. M. Rutherford State Associ of Veterinary Surgeons Comancheek E. R

Local visits and singing events fill Sidney social calendar

Mr and Mrs J C Ross and son Claude visited relatives in De Leon from Wednesday to Monday. Several neighbors attended singing at various homes including Frank Steele of Brownwood visiting his parents, Ruby Bartlett visiting her parents, and J T Roberts hosting a young folks gathering. Attendees included Willie Skinner, J L Stagner at a singing convention in Duster, Homer Brown Benford from May, Otho Walker at home, and Jim Hutchins from Siplings visiting Sitte Stailey. Camp left for Chicago Sunday night.

Fred Johnson Frank Steele Brownwood A. M. Steele Ruby Bartlett Jno Bartlett Willie Skinner Cotton Grove J. A. Stailey T. Austin J. T. Roberts J. L. Stagner Duster Homer and Brown and Benford May Allan Camp Otho Walker Harm and Harmon Adams Suni Jim Hutchins Siplings Sitte Stailey Agarlie Camp Chicago

Parent-Teacher Meeting Draws Strong Attendance

A high school meeting Tuesday night drew a large audience with speeches by Eugenia Cooper Ruby Grainger Clyde Marshall J B Layne Rev Curlee and Supt Holloway. Music by Jennie Blue Tunnell Dan Cash and C C Holden complemented the program.

Eugenia Cooper Ruby Grainger Clyde Marshall J. B. Layne Rev. Curlee Supt. Holloway John P. Hoff Jennie Blue Tunnell Dan Cash C. C. Holden

Civic Improvements At Kilpatrick's Hardware Store

Kilpatrick's Hardware Store undergoes remodeling this week enhancing attractiveness and convenience for customers.

Kilpatrick’s

Announcements of Tas Assessor and Commissioner Candidacies

S C Findley announces his candidacy for Tas Assessor of Comanche County. He is a well known former teacher and newspaper man who has worked for a state daily paper and knows lands value. T A Aaron Ward announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 1. He is a lifelong resident and successful local businessman promising business judgment in county affairs if elected.

S. C. Findley Tas Comanche County Fingley T. A.aaron Ward Sidney Mr. Ward

To the Voters of Comanche Co. many of you

A fragmented voter notice addresses Comanche County residents about identification and eligibility issues. It references civic duties and urges readers to verify voting status and support procedures. The readable portion hints at a call for action ahead of an election cycle.

McPherson Appeals Voters In Personal Campaign Statement

W. T. McPherson urges Comanche county voters to judge him fairly as he seeks office. He emphasizes honesty first and efficiency next, notes his open life and financial struggles, and invites constituents to visit his office for discussions. He says the verdict should come from unbiased citizens who know him as a citizen and attorney.

Comanche County W. T. McPherson

City Reservoir Roof Fire Destroys Structure

Last Sunday afternoon the roof of the City Reservoir was found burning. Fire-fighting crews rushed to the scene but the blaze could not be stopped. Report says local boys started the fire by burning grass in the enclosure, causing interior plaster damage and raising fears of collapse.

City Plas Plasgood City

Woodmen Hold Extraordinary Session At Regular Meeting

The Comanche Camp No. 60, W. O. W. met in an extraordinary session with Mercer Gap team present granting several degrees. A dancing contest featured Ira Fletcher Logan Pitts and Dad South with Pitts taking first place. One hundred twenty Sovereigns shared tamales and sandwiches as refreshments.

Mercer Gap Ira Fletcher

Fire Near Dr I T Ons Home Ends Quickly

Last Friday evening a fire broke out in the northwest part of town at Dr I T Ons home. The alarm drew a crowd but the blaze was soon under control with little loss, apparently starting from a defective flue.

Aboy Dr. I. Tons

Dave Keith Gains Proy In National Typographical Union

Dave Keith of Comanche recently won a gate to the National Typographical Union meeting in Kansas City. His many old time friends and acquaintances will be glad to hear this good news of him.

Dave Keith Comanche Fort Worth National Meeting Typographical Union Kansas City

Walter Bevil Receives Five-Year Suspended Sentence

Walter Bevil, a Comanche raised youth, received a five year suspended sentence in the penitentiary. The case, tied to Griffis and Bevil, has drawn notable attention in Fort Worth during March.

Walter Bevil Fort Worth March Griffis and Bevil

Woman's Bible Club Officers For 1916

Interdenominational group lists officers for 1916 with President Mrs S P Smith and multiple vice presidents and secretaries. Meeting announcement notes busier schedule and plan for February 4 under the theme First Book of Samuel led by Miss Grace Camp.

S. P. Smith R. W. Securry Clemons Levy Roberson Hick Stephenson Lizzie Ford Chas, Ory Wm. Din- Igus

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Sidney News J. C. Ross Claude de Leon Boyd House Joseph Ross Klarty Comanche Co Buster Brown Buster Woman's Bible Club Ggram Dona Saye Miss Grace Camp
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