Personal mentions of residents visiting and traveling
A list of residents and visitors in Comanche shows many names and affiliations. People like ER Jaynes from Fort Worth Jessie Woodward from Howard Payne College and Otho Robinson moving to Brownwood for a Dodge Motor Co. position visit Dallas College Station Desdemona and Dublin with various relatives friends and colleagues across weeks and weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Woodward
Howard Payne College
Comanche
Otho Robinson
Brownwood
Dodge Motor Co
Miss Louise Burks Plans Dallas St. Mary's Entrance
Miss Louise Burks spent the first of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs H Burks. She is a student at the State University and will enter St Marys in Dallas after Wednesday. M Coleman visited Sipe Springs this week to attend to oil interests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Burks
H. Burks
Burks
State University
Dallas
St. Mary's
M. Coleman
Sipe Springs
Box Supper Planned at Hick's Corner School
The Chief Exponent reports a box supper at Hick's Corner schoolhouse Saturday night January 24 1920. Proceeds go to buy a grafanola. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick’s Corner School House
Enters Life Insurance Business
M. Simmons recently retired from the Simmons & Greer Company and has joined the International Life of St. Louis as an agent. After 35 years in mercantile work he has begun in life insurance and has traveled to counties west of Comanche, finding success in his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Simmons
Simmons & Greer Company
International Life of
Box Supper at Cotton Grove School House
A box supper will be held at the Cotton Grove school house Saturday night January 24 weather permitting. Funds will buy a Vietrola. A prize for the prettiest girl. Cordial invitation to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Grove
Bargains on North Main Real Estate Listings
Multiple houses and lots offered in Comanche Texas with prices from 8000 to 2500. Properties include five to four room frame and rock houses, large galleries, cisterns, wells, barns, gardens, and outbuildings. Terms commonly include cash portions and monthly payments. Phone contact provided.
Study Club Deliberations And Rest Room Ready For Use
The Study Club met in a social and business session at the residence of Mrs. I. M. Cochran on Thursday afternoon. The Rest Room committee reported completion and readiness for public use. A noted speaker will visit soon to present a lecture of public interest. Members were urged to pay poll taxes and ensure others do likewise. Mrs. Waring read a paper on Comanche county government. Tea and refreshments followed provided by Mrs. Cochran and Mrs. Gib Callaway. Attendees included Misses Annie Palmer Maggie Moodie Minnie Cunningham and Mesdames Evan Palmer Witt HH Slider Adams Clarke Waring Wilson Paris Smith Carpenter Callaway and Senrroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Cochran
Comanche County
Waring
Cochran
Gib Callaway
Annie Palmer
Maggie Moodie
Minnie Cunningham
Evan Palmer
Witt
HH. Slider
Adams
Clarke
Wilson
Paris Smith
Carpenter
Callaway
Senrroy
Higginbotham Firm Honored at Texan Dinner in Comanche
Mr and Mrs T J Williams entertained Tuesday evening with a five course dinner honoring Higginbotham firm members in Comanche for their annual meeting. Guests included J M Higginbotham of Dublin R O W Higginbotham of Dallas Robert Williams of Ballinger Wilt Williams of De Leon R O W St Clair of Waco C P St Clair and D Clarke of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Williams
Higginbotham
Comanche
Lucullus
Messrs
J. M. Higginbotham
Dubin
Dallas
Robert Williams
Ballinger
Wilt Williams
de Leon
St. Clair
Waco
C. P. St. Clair
D. Clarke
Woman's Missionary Society Adds Eight Members
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church welcomed eight new members last Sunday. A business meeting is set for next Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at the parsonage. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Central Christian Church Announces Service Schedule
Central Christian Church at East Main and College lists Charles Christopher Klingman as minister and Arm strong Cox as superintendent. Bible school opens promptly at 10 a.m. Communion on Lord's day at 11 with preacher at 11:30 and 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
East Main
Charles Christopher Klingman
Armstrong Cox
Lyceum Night Features A Bachelor's Romance
A M Hilburn the dramatic lecturer presents his thrilling tale A Bachelor's Romance in the high school auditorium Monday night January 26. The entertainment is described as very entertaining with a strong performance.
Pastor W. J. Holland to Deliver Final Sermons at Comanche Church
The Comanche Baptist Church will hear the final sermons of Pastor W. J. Holland on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and Sunday night. He will soon move to Aransas Pass and invites all friends to attend.
Denton Land and Estates for Heirs and Titles
In Denton Texas heirs seek land and estates with verified titles. Officials assist in surveying and perfecting titles to ensure clear ownership and proper conveyance. Legal notices outline steps for heirs to confirm claims and resolve title defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas
County Records Births in Comanche and Nearby Towns
A list of birth announcements from Comanche and neighboring communities noting multiple families welcoming girls and boys. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Lewis Proctor and Comanche, along with Emory P. Foster and Louis Richardson, among others, marking new families in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B. Lewis
Comanche
Robert Starling
Proctor
W. L. Ingram
Grustine
George E. Boynton
Louis Richardson
Emory P. Foster
George A. Morris
L. B. Gray
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
Marriage licenses were issued to William Keith and Miss Leola Simaith L I Norwood and Viela Com ber Boyd Howz and Miss Drue Walker Gleaton and Miss S Tupin L Long and Miss Vera Jefferys W L Smith and Mrs Dora Jordan Roscoe Hardwick and Miss Grady Daily D J Gore and Georgia Bulloers Barney Hunter and Miss Ola Roberts W H L Armsby and Miss Ophalia Mills Eugene McDaniel and Miss Verda Simomonson J J Tinker and Mrs Elizabeth Willman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Boyd Howz
Drue Walker
Gleaton
Vera Jefferys
W. L. Smith
Dora Jordan
Roscoe Hardwick
Grady Daily
D. J. Gore
Georgia Bulloers
Barney Jlunter
Ola Roberts
W. H L. Armsby
Ophalia Mills
Eugene McDaniel
Verda Simomonson
J. J. Tinker
Elizabeth Willman
Methodist Sunday School Returns Largest Attendance in Four Years
The Methodist Church reports Sunday school met next Sunday at 10 oclock with 145 attendees, the largest in four years. Pastor Ernest Lloyd will preach at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with morning sermon The Dawn of a New Day and evening The Image of God. The public is invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ernest II, Lloyd
Store ad promises low prices and great service in town
A retailer pledges continuous effort to offer more service and lower prices. Shoppers are asked to trade for two reasons: help reduce prices and maintain a welcoming store. Readers are urged to share feedback and spread word if pleased or improve if not.
Also Mentioned on This Page
ER. T. Jaynes of
Fort Worth
B. W. Speed
Gustine
D.C. Bailey
College Station
R. Bailey
Vernon Adams
Adams Coach Motor Company
Ferrith
Corsicana
City
IP. Carr
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
BE. Y. Gibbs
Jamie Clarke
Transcontinental Oil Company
Chas Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Desdemona
Guy Allen
Howard Payne
Preston Tate
Doling Tarleton
J. F. Tate
Lane Godbold
M.S. Godbold
Zalas Mahaffey of
Gorman
JA. Dupuy
Hutchinson County
Will Dupy
Jan Shelton
Tulsa
Okla
Elmo White
Little Son
Elmo, Jr
Stephenville
W. A
R. K. Shelton
George Tate
Dublin
Leverett Hill
Irs
Garna Riley
V. Caver
J. 4. Schellberg
Philadelphia
Cody Thomas
Houston
Rice Institute
St. Mary’s School
Marian Steadham
Ranger
Mayme Burks of
J. J. Mays
Arlington
S. Burks
Ewing Chilton
Henderson
N. N. Durham
R. W
H. L. Stewart & Co
Fulton & Fulton Attorneys
J. Stevens Arms Company
Chicopee Palle, Mass., U. 3. A
William Keith
Leola Simaith
L. I. Norwood
Viela
Tuare
Rowland
Fur
OM Tinsley Tobacco
Crisco Cmri
Wes
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