Miss Dollie Paine and W. W. Mckenzie Wed at Istine
Miss Alta Brown and Mr W W McKenzie married February 21 at Istine with Rev Gage officiating. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Brown Mercer Gap sister of Pred Brown. McKenzie from Harmony a young winer takes home with bride. friends wish them prosperity and Princess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Brown
W. W. Meenzie
Istine
Gage
M. L. Brown
Mercer Gap
Pred Pyrown
Alee
McKenzie
Aml Mes
Will McKenzie
Ercer Gap
Harmony
Many locals visit kin as holiday week ends
A long list of Comanche area residents and relatives travel during and after the Washington birthday holiday. Students at Baylor Belton Texas Woman's College Tarleton College and other schools return home or visit relatives in Comanche and surrounding towns. Local visits include Mrs Bruton Mrs Skinner Miss Dodaho and several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nelson Smith
Caaylor University
Johnny Smoot
Texas Woman's College
Senior By PL OU Program March 2 1924 Event
Mrs Puller leads a March 2 1924 program for a church group with Bible lesson 1 Peter 2 5 5 10 and a Readers Quiz. Participants include Armstrong West Patterson Walker Ginger Brown and others with a concluding benediction and invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puller
Ible
Peter
Honte Armstrong
Ewell West
Lelaithers S
Aliie Patterson
George Alker
Mary Ginger
Mary Brown
Vicential
Pleasant Comain e Chapter meeting honors Mrs Hicks
A cheerful Comain e Chapter O. B. S. gathering met Tuesday evening featuring reports from attendees of a Brownwood school. After refreshments Donn Saye praised Mrs Hicks with a birthday tribute, and members showered her with handkerchiefs and kind words before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comaine
O. B.S
Allen
Rs. Clemons
Hicks
Stiter
Dona Saye
Eugenia Gray
Rs. Clark
Farmer
Dudley
Luker
Brownwood
Ownwood
S. S. J. Hicks
Fix Them While You Wait Mr Gentry’s Expert Shoemaker
An item notes Mr Gentry as an expert shoe repair man praised by W W Patrick. The brief mentions his motto and that customers like his work, urging quick service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kilpatrick
Mr. Gentry
W. W. Patrick
Pioneer Confederate Veteran George Lofton Dies at 101
George Dallas Lofton died Sunday at 5:45 am at his daughter Mrs Laither Dixon’s home after weeks of illness. Born November 15 1844 near Houston Mississippi he served in the Confederate Army and was wounded twice. He married Jennie Foster in 1866 and left seven children. He moved to Texas in 1892 living in Ellis County then Comanche from 1906. He was a long time member of the Disciples of Christ and John Pellam Camp. He lies in Greenwood Cemetery with family at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dallas Lo
Beaumont
Texas
A. J. Lofton
Comanche
S&s
T. Lofton
de Leon
Maggie H
Luther Dixon
Mr. Lofton
Ellis County
Disciples of Christchurch
John Pellam
Johnny Reb
PTA Art Exhibit Sponsorship Promoted by Local Group
The grammar school PTA met in the building with a reception for mothers, students, and faculty. The program included songs and speeches on patriotism and study, plus a plan to plant a pecan tree and sponsor a library fund gift for the school with the largest mothers' attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vparent-Teachers Association
Mothers’ Committee
America
Glennie Hoff
Miss Merwin
Mr. Layne
Annie Laurie
W. D. Jenkins
Tome Stdyv
W. C. Dingus
M. A. McCrary
Varent Teachers’ Association
East Ward
Slider & Lacy Add Full Line Of Feed Products
J F P Grissom announces he will manage the full feed line at Slider & Lacy and invites old friends and customers to call and visit the store for the new offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
Slider & Lacy's
J. FP. Grissom
Foley Pills and Snow Liniment Advertised in Local Notice
John K. Gordon of Danville praises Foley Pills for kidney and sleep relief after several treatments. The ad touts Foley Pills as a diuretic stimulant for kidneys and notes Snow Liniment for acute rheumatism with strong pain relief, sold in three sizes by S. P. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KR. Gordon
Danville, ML
S. P. Smth
Centennial celebration debated for Texas timing and venue
The Waco Times-Herald argues against a 1886 centennial, proposing the Texas birth year and twelve years for preparation. It warns placing the celebration could become a political issue and suggests not planning before 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Times-Herald
Texas
Bargain Land Sale In Comanche Bar Gain Area
J R Eanes and Co offer ten acres with a five room house in east Comanche at Bar Gain. They will finance most of the purchase for the right buyer, presenting a solid chance to own a good home and make a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. R. Eanes & Co
Men’s Bible Class With George F. E. Smith Each Sunday
George F. E. Smith teaches a men’s Bible class every Sunday at 9 30 a m in the Majestic building. Special music is planned and men are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE
Smith
Majestic Building
Baptist Church News Notes in Comanche Meeting Plans
Comanche reports include a 49 member Mens Bible class at the picture show building, a planned April 20 revival with Rev. S O Zimmerman, the Tithing Evangelist, and an All State Workers Conference in Fort Worth with Rev. Milton. A Sunday morning turnout reached 250 at Sunday school as the church promotes the Bigger Better campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Comanche
Picture Show
Morris
S. O. Zimmerman
Naples
Texas
4Immerman
Zimmerman
W. T. Hamer
Baptist Church
de Leon
Milton
All State Workers Conference
Fort Worth
Wr. Godbold
Howard Payne College
J. L. Ulankenship
Dallas
J. ©. Boyd
Comanche Texas Announces City Election for Aldermen and Attorney
City Council orders an election at the city office on April 7 1924 to elect three aldermen and a city attorney. Marion Wilkerson appointed to oversee the election. Mayor J R K Eanes signs the notice dated February 25 1924.
Small Fire Damages Cochran Home
A brief blaze at Dr. I. M. Cochran’s home was detected when Mrs. Cochran smelled burning pine and saw smoke from an upstairs fireplace. Firefighters tore up the hearth and found a smoldering fire between the lower ceiling and hearth, causing damage to the hearth floor ceiling and a rug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Cochran
Oldest Lion In Captivity Attends Comanche Lions Club
J. W. Weakley of Brownwood aged eighty three attended the Lions club organization in Comanche. He had been in the hardware business there in 1878 and later moved to Brownwood where his daughters often visited. He inquired after old friends Uncle Jim Bonner and Uncle Matt Fleming among his Comanche associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Weakley
Brownwood
Lions Club
Comanche
Weakley
Jim Bonner
Matt Fleming
Card of Thanks from Lofton Family
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness and deeds during illness and death of our dear father and husband. Gratitude to doctors and ministers for consoling words and beautiful offerings from Mrs G D Lofton and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Lofton
Look at New Adjustable Collars at Kilpatrick’s Store
Don’t buy a new collar for that horse or mule before checking the new style adjustable collars offered by W. W. Kilpatrick at 26-27 cents. This notice urges readers to inspect the affordable, adjustable design before purchasing a traditional collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kilpatrick’s
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Viz
Nile
Ling
Dix
Marion
Lauren la Warne
Lula Bell
Marjorie Ransome
Clarksburg
Johnsie Cunningham
Marion Hall
Miss Bell
Ranoine
Elizabeth Seur
John Chilton
A. Chilton
J. J. Chiltoon
Wee Hilton
Ira Ransome
O. C. Thrasher
Miller
Abilene
Misses Annalmer
Stella Hicks
Helen
Ane Study Club
Row
Scurry Dien
Wilt
Arner
Goeets
Hoset
Andy
Moore
Mre
Mel
M. Godbald
Dallas Penweeman
Diadbold
Videville
Mra Gore
Adelphus
Henry Moore
Ies
Jenmine Blue Tunnel
Rs. Moore
Aring Waderewski
Pian
Charles Sharpe Miner
Famons
W. T. Herrick
Waco
Mrs. G. A. Bruton
Henry Lott
Galveston
Relatis
Aline Skinner of
Winchell
Mrs. M. V. Skinner
Leva la Waring
Smith Bell
Coleman
Maidee Williams
State University
Mrs
Charles Gray
Winco
Christine Dodaho
Desdmona
Dud Wicks
Baylor
Belton
John KE. Wolf
Tarleton College
Charles Saunderson
Katherine Saunderson
Margaret Forrester
Thillas
J. M. Cochran
Vivian Jennings
Gorman
D. 8. Jennings
Mra
Max Marshall
Heme
San Angelo
Walter Montgomery
Big Lake
Fredaunt
Lete DeWitt
Howard Wayne College
Mrs. H. Bishop
Wo OL Coughlin
William Stewart
Lagrippe
Harold Denny
Tess
Miss Glennie
Miss Tess
Cop St. Clair
der. R. B. Sellers
James Clarke
Jeffie Thomas
Sera Thomas
Miles
J. A. Pottler
T. W. Emery
Stamford
Emery
Knight
Busi- Dcse
J.c.lord
Baptist Conference of Workers
Oscar Callaway
San Antonio
Congressman Slayden
Slayden
Calaway
Guy Pratt
R. R. Ingraham
Hillsboro
J. B. Alborn
R. V. Neely
E. FE. Anthony
Austin
Tyler
Alina Greer
Parent-Teacher Association
8. V. Smith
Baptist Church News Notes
Cochran
H. L. Stewart
Scotts
Mallory
Mallory Hat
The
Cash Store
Comanche, Texas
Joe A. Blakemore
Thedford’s
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