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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
1
The Mihlam Oil Company's Powers No. 1 on the J. W. Powers farm eight and a half miles from Comanche was drilling Wednesday night at about 1 050 to 1 100 feet. Water flows seen earlier at shallower depths were cut off. Twelve and a half inch casing was set at 660 feet.
Churches hold Interdenominational Day of Prayer at the Presbyterian Church starting 10 A M with prayers, devotions, readings, and music led by Rev J L Ray Mrs J E Chilton Miss Leve Roberson and others. Lunch recess at noon followed by 2 P M sessions including answered prayer and readings. Hymn Bless Be The Tie That Binds closes the service.
The Study Club will serve tea at the residence of Mrs. H. N. Goodson from 3 to 6 P M on February 20.
The notice announces a relocation to the old D. M. Herring building just north of the First National Bank and invites customers to bring produce for sale. It mentions illness among local residents including Mrs. J. C. Sturges Mrs. Winifred Blatherwick and Mrs. Hatherwick and lists nearby buying efforts by Bettis Ibbs and Sturges Betts stores in Comanche Brownwood Ballinger.
Mrs S K Fisher advertises sewing services both fancy and plain with reasonable prices. Contact via Telephone 1841-te for appointments.
Adam Sliger a longtime Comanche County citizen died at his home on the Hamilton road nine miles from Comanche at age 95. Funeral services were held at Shiloh cemetery led by Rev. J. L. Ray. Survived by four sons George Tom Rutledge Addie and three daughters in Texas and Oklahoma. many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. He was born in Tennessee in 1831 came to Texas in 1878 and owned several hundred acres. A Confederate veteran of the 19th Tennessee he helped form the John Pelham camp veterans in Comanche. His wife died in 1922.
Notice warns residents to muzzle or confine dogs due to rabies in Sabana and Gustine areas. City Marshal ordered to take charge of loose dogs in Comanche to reduce danger. Mayor J R Eanes urges cooperation to protect public health.
The notice lists local businesses and people visiting Comanche. Durham Bros shows a full hardware stock while Slider & Lacy's Store advertises a large supply of feed oats. Local residents include Mrs. C. V. Caver visiting Stephenville and Gladstone Herring visiting from Texas Tech in Lubbock.
W. G. Barrett was re elected to head Comanche city schools for another year. He came from Anson to lead the local high school in 1924 and has served as superintendent since W. B. Speed resigned due to ill health. The board credits his administration with improving conditions.
Kate Turner announces the opening of a millinery shop on the north side square next door to Marshall's Barber Shop.
Mr. Bevans of Cisco arrived this week to prepare the Crest store at the former W. C. Odom stand on the square. The business, popular last year, is moving from temporary quarters to a leased building on the south side, opening Saturday February 27.
A large audience at the High School auditorium last Friday night enjoyed the Junior class play praised as one of the most entertaining local programs. The performance featured a pleasing plot and clever specialties that enhanced the overall show.
A busy display shows a wide range of feed products at Slid er Lacy's attracting farmers and merchants. The lines emphasize variety and pricing with emphasis on quick service and local brand names.
Mrs G L Black and children express gratitude for sympathy, help, and flowers after the death of their husband and father. The message thanks friends for thoughtful offerings and support during a difficult time.
A. L. Coleman of Marlin, brother of M. Coleman of this city, died in a Waco sanitarium on Tuesday. He had traveled to Waco Sunday night after a message about his brother’s illness and was with him at the end. Other surviving brothers are R. F. E. Coleman of Lamesa, Chesley Coleman of Fort Worth, and a sister Mrs. Morris of Houston.
Local ad announces fresh ground flour and good old fashioned corn meal plus a full line of feed from Comanche Milling Co. Store. Call phone 156 for orders and supplies.
The parsonage was rebuilt last March and April using salvaged materials from the old building. New material and labor cost 2100 dollars. The 32 by 50 foot house sits on two acres with five rooms a bath sleeping porch and porches. Rev J Neland Hester serves as pastor and sole resident minister between Comanche and Dublin Gustine and De Leon.
A meeting of the board and group leaders last Saturday formed a committee to meet Comanche bankers and discuss production credit through the State Farm Bureau. The panel includes Pettit Caraway Short Luker and Luker. It will report at the Feb 20 directors meeting and then to the Feb 27 membership meeting.
The fragment notes a time window from 2 to 6 PM on February 20, but lacks context or details about the event, location, or organizing body.
A. J. Campbell announces a band concert in the High School auditorium on Sunday February 28 at 3 PM. A large county attendance is urged with plans for community specifics to be announced next week.
Gloria Swanson stars in The Coast of Folly at the Majestic Theatre Monday and Tuesday. The film portrays Palm Beach society and a tempestuous Nadine Gathway who deserts her husband and baby, returns later to her daughter Joyce, and finds happiness on the edge of ruin. Allan Dwan directs the Paramount drama from Forrest Halsey and Coningsby Dawson with Swanson delivering dual roles.
An item listing titled sell you your feed shows a brief advertisement style notice by Norrid and Pra ter dated the 26th to 27th. The fragment suggests a sale or trade offer for feed goods. The readable text emphasizes a promotional tone typical of small local notices.
The Young Peoples class of the Methodist Sunday School invites all old members to attend Sunday morning. They extend a cordial invitation to all town youths not in other Sunday Schools to join. A special program music and an address by Judge R. A Luker will be presented.
The sweet potato committee of the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce arranged with H J R Gille to bed out 200 bushels of potatoes to supply slips to farmers intending potato crops this year. One bushel yields about 4,000 slips, meaning the 200 bushels could produce around 600000 slips.
The Lions Club will meet at the Ridgeway hotel on Monday at 7 PM. A special program is planned to coincide with Washington's Birthday.
The Masonic Lodge plans a special Monday night program honoring Washington's birthday with a ceremony and reading of related notes.
Announcement states a Methodist revival meeting will begin June 6 with Pastor Rey J. Wynne preaching. J. R. Barry recently returned from a trip to Okemah Oklahoma. Hardware shoppers are directed to Purham Bros Show. Stitler & Lacy advertise cotton seed meal and butter fat feed. Novit’s Econom moves to a new location.
Sue Dr. C. W. Metollam returned from a Dalham business trip. A. B. Haworth visited Fort Worth Sherman Rising Star and other points on business. Miss Nora tuthwie left for Fort Worth to join the telephone exchange. J. L. Rayborn of Colorado Texas spent Sunday in Comanche with his wife and daughter visiting W. G. Her ring. Comanche Milling Co. promotes its single flour grade.
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