Colorful new printing styles reach city markets
Comanche buyers have visited markets and, following their visit, the style centers here report daily arrivals in the stores. An assemblage of new goods displays a rainbow of options.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
1
Dallas operation highlights spring fashion splash
S P Smith undergoes an appendectomy in Dallas while local stores tout bold spring fashions. Designers feature pastel greens, prints, crepes, silks, linens, and new coatings as retailers report rapid arrivals and a wave of ready to wear garments. Smith's condition improves as his wife joins him, and merchants from Higginbotham's to Tate Dry Goods emphasize vivid color and new textures amid steady shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayety
Caine West
Higginbotham’s
Higinbotham’s
Jevery
Rob Yarson
Miss Love
Paul A. Williams
Adams Mercantile Company
St. Louis
Williams
Estelle Reese
W. R
Hardie Slider
Slider & Lacy
Garner-Alvis
Weaver
Garner- Alvis
Colund
Bettis & Gibbs
Winnie Blatherwick
Sturges
Edna Marshall
Brownwood
Comanche
Bettis & Sturges
Ballinger
Chas. Hoffman
Dallas
Tate Dry Goods
Preston Tate
Preston
Webster
Longtime Comanche Resident L. R. Brightman Dies at 67
L. R. Brightman a Comanche resident for 38 years died at his home at noon on Wednesday after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Dr. Forrest Maddox and Rev. J. M. Wynne officiating, interment at Oakwood. Born in Refugio County 67 years ago he lived in Colorado and Old Mexico in earlier years and rode the Pony Express between Corpus Christi and St. Mary. Survived by his wife Annie Wiley Brightman seven children two brothers two sisters and his mother Mrs Harriet Brightman of Fort Worth. He was described as fearless honest generous and a devout Christian. Out-of-town mourners included Gillespie Coleman and Wehmeyer, among others. Pure bred English White Leghorns advertised by Farmers' Mill and Produce Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Brightman
Comanche
Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Forrest Maddox
First Baptist Church
J. M. Wynne
First Methodist Church
Mr. Brightman
Refugio County
Texas
Annie Wiley
Coleman
Brightman
Harriet Brightman
Ft Worth
O. O. Brightman
Bob Brightman
H. A. Carmichael
Ft. Worth
R. B. Newman
Plainview
Victor Buthod
Houston
John
Alice Brightman
Fred Brightman
W. E. Wehmeyer
Galveston
Maurice Brightman
Waxahachie
Maddox
Colorado
Old Mexico
Victor Butheed
A. Ho. Carmichael
Fort Worth
Inlvestop
New Machinery and Expert Service At Comanche Laundry
Barry Bros have invested about 1800 dollars in new equipment for Comanche Steam Laundry. Two large washers are in use with more machinery planned to ensure top quality, affordable family washing, and segregated washing for each customer. Joe Farmer, a veteran operator, explains the extractor’s speed and care to prevent wear, while A C Wells, recently relocated from Sidney, joins as driver to support the upgrade and service standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Barry Bros
J. R. Barry
Comianche
Barry
Joe Farmer
Crest Store Opening Promises Polite Service and Open House
The Crest Store opens today in Comanche with open house from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM, then regular hours start Saturday at 9. Mr. Farmer and family moved from De Leon, bringing a careful new laundry emphasis. Visitors will enjoy music by the Comanche High School Orchestra, chocolate for ladies, and balloons for children as the community tours the new establishment in the Lawrence building on the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Comanche
de Leon
Mr. Farmer
Crest
Townéattens Tha
Lweaveyrnce
W. C. Odom
Comanche High School
Bevins
Seed Now Here Watermelon Seed Available in Comanche Banks
Seed from C M Winstead Weatherford arrives and can be obtained at banks in Comanche. The seeds are the same pure Tom Watson melon seed as last year, packed in one and half pound sizes. Price remains 1.50 dollars per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
C. M. Winstead
Weatherford
Tom Watson
Powers Well Drilling Near Comanche Progress Report
The Powers well eight and a half miles from Comanche east of Beattie was drilling at 1,485 feet Wednesday night with steady progress. A 10 1/2 inch casing was set at 1,300 feet. Three water flows at various depths, the first at 112 feet, were all cut off. A small running flow persisted but did not hinder work. drilling continues in sandy lime formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Beattie
Community band concert invites largest attendance for first outdoor event
Comanche directors announce Sunday afternoon band concerts across nearby communities with a contest for attendance. The urban crowd at outdoor events has outpaced indoor shows, so the top three communities by turnout will win the first three outdoor concert slots. The Comanche high school venue hosts the kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Direcor
A. J. Campbell
Campbell
Thant
Pecan Belt Highway Designated by State Commission
County Judge R A Luker and E B Anthony of the Comanche Chamber joined a State Highway Commission meeting in Austin at 10 am Wednesday to officially designate the Pecan Belt Highway from Comanche via Goldthwaite San Saba Llano and Fredericksburg to Orville as an extension of Highway 22 from De Leon to Comanche. The highway must be ready for state takeover and maintenance by July first, with county representatives agreeing to the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Luker
E. BE. Anthony
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Austin
Comanche
Goldthwaite
San Saba
Llano
Fredericksburg
Orville
de Leon
Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Laura A Pinson Dies at Proctor Texas Feb 14 1926
Laura A. Pinson born May 8 1867 in Comanche county Texas daughter of A J Hanson. Survived by four sisters and three brothers and by fourteen children nine sons and five daughters with two sons deceased. Member of First Christian Church about 35 years married to John Pinson in January 1888. Died at Scott and White Sanitarium Temple Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Tex
Laura A. Pinson
Comanche County
Texas
A. J. Hanson
First Christian Church
John Pinson
Comanche
Jack Pinson
Ation
Scott & White Sanitarium
Temple
Membership Meeting Of Comanche Farm Bureau Saturday
Comanche County Farm Bureau will meet at the courthouse Saturday at 2 p m to review the committee report on adopting or rejecting the production credit plan from the Texas Farm Bureau. The panel met with local bankers and resolved not to adopt the plan, citing friendly banks and readiness to aid crop production within sound banking limits. A preparatory meeting with County Agent Parton to outline a farming program will be held at 1 p m tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coanche County Farm Bureau
Court House
Texas Farm Bureau
Comanche County
Parton
We Have Moved to New Feed and Produce Store
Norria and Pra ter announce they have moved to the old D M Herring building just north of the First National Bank. They invite customers to buy produce and sell feed, marking a new location for their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Herring
First National Bank
Norria & Prater
Durham Bros Hardware Ad Promises Full Supply
In need of hardware you will find it at Durham Bros with a full stock of tools, fixtures, and building supplies. Local shop emphasizes reliable service and competitive prices for contractors and homeowners alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. P. Smith
Paris Smith
Mrs. Smith
Durham Bros. Hardware
Slider & Lacy’s
Farmers’ Mill and Produce Co
Comanche Laundry
A. C. Wells
Sidney
Wells
Comanchere
Fort
Pegan Belt
Highway Dept
Comanche Farm Bureau
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