Lost keys found at Owl. reward offered
Lost bunch of 6 or 7 keys on a chain. finder asked to return to Owl Confectionery for a reward. Also includes ads for Ferguson Seed Oats for sale and a fencing agent in Texas, plus a farm rental notice seven miles east of Comanche with improvements and contact Roy Little at Home Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg and
Indian Gap
A. P. Burks
Leta de Witt
Owl
Comanche
Mair
Aoe Roy Little
Mason Barber Shop Purchase Promises Customer Notice
Louis Adkisson announces his purchase of the J. D. Mason Barber Shop and asks former customers to patronize him with special attention to ladies hair cutting. Services priced at hair cut 25 cents and shave 15 cents. Also offering new 14 barrel cistern and stand for sale or trade for coal stove. Mrs. Jim Hill involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Mason
Jim Hill
Pioneer Matriarch Mrs Roberson Passes at 88 in Comanche
Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Roberson died at her Comanche home on January 5 1927 after a long life as a pioneer of Texas born in Alabama January 20 1838 she moved with her family to Texas and lived in Lamayr Belton Harmony and Dublin before settling in Comanche County Her survivors include seven children Mrs G W Walling San Angelo Mrs Kate R Keith Wichita Falls T E Robertson Comanche and Misses Maud Leva Roberson and Mrs George W Tate of Comanche She joined the Christian Church forty six years ago and had been blind and a long time resident of the area notes praise for her lifelong service and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Roberson
Comanche
Dublin
Ben F. Hernlis
Roberson
J. P.roberson
Alabama
Texas
Lamayr County
Belton
Harmony
Comanche County
J. C. Roberson
G. W. Walling
San Angelo
Kate R. Keith
Wichita Falls
T .E. Robertson
Maud
Leva Roberson
George W. Tate
Mrs W D Ripley Dies Near Comanche After Illness
Mrs W D Ripley died Tuesday afternoon four miles north of Comanche after months of illness and was buried Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery. Born Sally Bell Bible February 15 1863 in New Port Tennessee she moved with her parents to Burnet County Texas at 18 and married November 2 LRSA before moving to Comanche in 1918. A lifelong Christian and active church member she faced death with fortitude. Survived by husband five children Mrs W W Hilliard George Ripley Mrs Bernard Riley Miss K'e Ripley of Comanche and Mrs Sam Forehand of Santa Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Ripley
Comanche
Oakwood Cemetery
Ripley
Sally Bell Bible
New Port Tennessee
Burnet County
Texas
W W . Hilliard
George Ripley
Bernard Riley
Mrs. E. J. Lofton Remains Laid to Rest in Comanche
Mrs. E. J. Lofton born Jennie Elizabeth Foster on December 2, 1847 in Alabama, died quietly at her daughter’s home in Comanche. She married E. J. Lofton in 1866 and lived in Texas communities before settling in Comanche in 1900. A Christian for 38 years, she endured suffering with cheerfulness and patience, leaving six survivors.
Dixon home funeral services held for family member
Funeral services were conducted at the Dixon home after noon at three o'clock by end Hearn. Interment was in Oak Cemetery. The deceased left behind seventeen grandchildren and one free grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cildren
Dixon Homes
Hearn
Oakwood Cemetery
Paul Helmecke died after long illness in Comanche
Paul Helmecke a longtime Comanche resident for about thirty five years died at his home last Monday after a years long illness. He was born in Germany on November 15 and came to America as an infant. He and his wife Martha Grimm raised seven children four of whom survive all in Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 pm conducted by Rev. N P Wilkinson and Rev J L Ray. He was a member of the Universalist Church and known for his quiet service to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Helmeck
Comanche
Mr. Helmeck
Germany
America
New York
Uume
Mies Martha Grimm
Floyd Nagrebo
Fred Helmecke
Ft. Worth
Willie Helmecke
Cross Plains
Robert
Anong
Moody
N. P. Wilkinson
J. L. Ray
Helmecke
Uiversanid Church
Mrs. Bishop Buys Crest Store in Comanche
Mrs. Z. H. Bishop has purchased Crest-Over Company Inc. Comanche Store and will run a variety store named the Krest Store. She previously worked at this location for W. Odom and takes over as one of Comanche’s women-led businesses, alongside Bettis Gibbs and Robertson Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. H. Bishop
Crest-Over Company Inc
Comanche
Bishop
Krest
W. ©. Odom
Crest
Busin
Omanche
Local Family Visits Trimmed By Weekend Travel
Mr and Mrs Sam Howell and family visited his mother Mrs S M Howell in Gorman Thursday. Luther Whitehead and daughter Wanda Gay visited in Gorman Thursday. Miss Johnson Cunningham returned to Breckenridge Sunday after holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs John Cunningham. Mrs Hilton Burks visiting her daughter Mrs Babington Lewis at Novice. George V Simmons and children of Sherman were guests of Mrs Simmons parents Mr and Mrs Jim Hill. C W and Jack McCollum of Texan were Comanche visitors Sunday. Mr and Mrs %. C Summerlin of Wichita Falls report a baby girl born last Saturday. Mr and Mrs L F McClelland of Istine were Comanche visitors Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Howell
S. M. Howell
Gorman
Luther Whitehead
Wanda Gay
Anti-Guipine Tablets and Threshing Notice
A consumer requests rapid shipment of Anti-Guipine Tablets praising their effectiveness. Separately W L Tatum plans to thresh maize at home on Tuesday January lith. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of Mrs. E J Lofton from Luther Dixon family and Sam Lofton family and Jack ree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Tatum
E. J. Lofton
Luther Dixon
Sam Lofton
Jack Ree
Social notes and visits around Comanche region
J. D. Waring departed for South Carolina after learning his mother was ill. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Chilton of San Antonio visited Comanche over a holiday. Levi Smith of Texas spent holidays with Mrs. I. K. Ransom. Laura Lou Waring visited Brownwood Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Thrasher accompanied their daughter Majoris who is critically ill in Brownwood Monday. James W. Clark attended the funeral of Miss Maggie Doyle in Stephenville. Found a black and brown lap robe on the road to Jess McCullough’s. owner may claim at the Chief Office by paying for this ad. G. M. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
J. P. Kearby
Wichita Falls
E. C
Laura Lou Waring
Brownwood
O. C. Thrasher
Majoris
W. A. Shelton
and Hire
James W. Clark
Stephenville
Maggie Doyl
D. K. Doyle
Comanche
Jess McCulloughs Place
G. M. Scott
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Roberson Bus
Ine
Bro.wood
Fort Worth
C. E. Straley
Egmrs
Pate and Greene
Tom Pate
C. A. Green
S. C. Brode Island
H. L. Stewart
Federal Farm Loan Association
Oscar Callaway
Ramsey
Austin Nursery
Austin
P.M. Fagan
Rhode Island
Airheart
Owen
Wade A. Mercer
Teras Rt
Ferate Yy
R. Cooper
Sidney
Jersey Butter
Comanche Poultry Farm
J. R. Eanes & Co
Fleetrie Range
J. F. Grissom
Lephone
L. E. Rainger
Jersey
G. S. Emert
Jed Oil and Paint Co
Cleveland, Ohio
A. E. Petty
San Saba Texas
Ramsey's
Austin’ Nursery
SATLE
Vt N Veorn
J. F. Lane
Yeon
W. H. Burton
C. W. Innes
Louis Adkisson
S. E. Roberson
E. J. Loft
Luther Dillon
Lofton
Jénnie Elizabeth Foster
J Lofton
Orber
Mary Lefton - Morrin
Emma Beckman
Atlanta
Edgar Lofton
Rinidad
A. J. Lof Ton
Sam T. Lofton
de Leon
Excell Lofton
Mexia
Goman
Mesa
St Tretwell
Fis County
Omanehe
Lottoe
Tefton
Christian Church
Earth
Paul Helmecke
Anti-Guipine Co
S. A
Todd, Gerster
WM. Reese Drug CO
Texas Cafe
Jenie
Strengiss Hopiihy
Rica
Codliver
J. C. McPherson
Ndio Repairing
Jacksons Radio Shop
North Side
White
Pricebe
Soul
Paris Smith
Grove’s
Edmondson Motor Co
THE
Blue Gin
Joe McIlroy
R. J. Adcock Mercantile
Gustine
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