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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
16
A list of residents and guests visiting Comanche and area towns includes Robert Pierce of Waco, Sep Little of San Angelo, Will Farmer of Eastland, Dr J Wess Carson, Pierce Jackson, Billy Helmsley of Midland, Byron Lusk of Sidney, Lee Hamilton of Del Rio, Jesse T Hughes of San Angelo, Felix Anthony of Waxahachie, KE N Queen of Longview, A B Queen, Henry Durham of Rising Star, and Bill Huddleston recovering from the flu.
Mae Barnes Pulliam aged 67 died at the family residence in Comanche after several months of illness. She was born August 2 1876 and married T. M. Pulliam in 1904. Survived by husband three sons Terrill Tom Elby B. along with parents and siblings. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Holland conducting services.
Dawson Masters is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. A B Masters after being mustered out of the service.
Mr and Mrs A C Wells traveled from Dallas with Mrs Wells improving after specialist care. Rev W B Vaughn and son George from De Leon attended a funeral in Santa Anna. Roger Nabers recently back from overseas visited his parents in Comanche. Barnes relatives from Brownwood Abilene and Thurber attended Mrs T M Pulliam’s funeral. Lane Goddbold’s mother received a telegram announcing his safe return from overseas.
Mrs Meddie Greene Rodgers widow of the late Joe B Rodgers died at a Dallas sanitarium at one o’clock Wednesday after an operation. She leaves a daughter Miss Dorris Rodgers and siblings Mrs N J Goodson Mrs F b Little Mrs Lucy Thomas Cyril and Ossie Greene. Burial was Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev Josephus Lee officiating.
The Copperas Creek Oil Association awarded the contract to Kuhn & Gwinn of De Leon for a rig erection at their site northwest of Comanche. Drilling expected to begin by April 1, testing the Roxana structure and pioneering development in an previously untested area. The association notes a strong early operational record and confidence in the project.
Claude A. Wells and Miss Alice Broughton were quietly married at the bride’s uncle J. W. Broughton home in De Leon on February 14. Miss Broughton is a popular local young woman and Wells is deputy Tax Collector of the county. Friends extend warm wishes for a happy life together.
A 1900s style advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe. It claims rapid relief from nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, sore throat, sneezing, and body aches after two to three doses, with easy taste and low cost.
Higginbothams offers silk hose to pair with new spring slippers in a department store feature. Onion sets at Todd Randell & Jennings highlight agricultural supplies alongside fashion items for the season.
The Comanche Offset Lease Company was formed this week to syndicate and market the lease and half the royalty on the J. B. Payne 20 acre tract near the Tippett well. Officers include J. B. Payne as president B. H. Baxter as vice president N. H. Payne as secretary treasurer and H. A. Carmichael custodian. Shares are offered at $1.00 each with the lease 3600 feet south of Tippett well and one eighth royalty.
Brightman Co dealers in oil lease and real estate advertise houses and lots for sale at the Corner Oil Exchange on the deen, inviting buyers to inspect available properties and contact for details.
Judge Walter S. Parker of Beaumont opens a law office in Comanche this week. Parker is described as a capable lawyer and fine gentleman, welcomed by the community. Also noted is G. H. Ferrill offering old style furniture redesigned at Furniture Hospital.
Advertisement brief notes Gartman Royalty shares offsetting a Tippitt well and hints at a May advance. Promises new products from Higginbotham's and Ario designs by G. Ferrill at Furniture Hospital. Potatoes selling cheaper at the Farmers' Store and new spring ties for young men.
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