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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
8
A parade of visitors and movers fills Comanche in a week. J J Tate, Myrtle Paine, Zilpha Allen, Paul Brewer, and many others drop by or depart for Ranger Dallas Brownwood Camp Bowie and Oklahoma jobs. New positions and family visits mark the period.
A roundup of Comanche area social and professional updates lists Uncle Jack Cauley and W C Cauley in Texas, Nima McArther back from Walnut Springs, Brownwood and Shields residents visiting relatives, new job for Lee Butler in Gustine, and several family travels. Also noted are military promotions, marriages, and arrivals of relatives from Dallas, Temple, Ranger, and Corpus Christi, with daughter Virginia Wiesendanger returning home.
For many years the standard in Sewing Machines can now be had from the local dealer. If you want a machine we will sell you one and take your old machine in trade.
Mrs J D Waring entertained on Wednesday morning honoring Miss Eva Lee Bryson and Miss Marion Waring recently returned from college. Frances Burks won first prize in bunco a pack of Flag stationery. Ice cream and cake were served to a long list of local young women. Frances Burks hosted a matinee dance with Vie trola accompaniment. guests included Marion Waring Tot Hood Louise Scurry Mary Moodie Virginia McKinney Stamford Ernestine Atwood Jeffie Thomas Christine Donaho
The C W B M will meet with Mrs. Gee on July 9 at 4 p m with Miss Floy Cunningham as leader. Devotional by Mrs. S H Austin. Sketches of missionary work in India by Mrs. L J Kittle and Mrs. Jim Ashmore. Present conditions in India by Mrs. P K Mackey. Facts for the Busy Woman by Mrs. Dan Cash. Reports from Researchers by Mrs. Geo Hulsey. Native Bible Women by Mrs J J Tate. Hidden Answers by Mrs G W Hogan.
Pomp Carnes nearly lost his life at his ice cream plant last Friday when his sleeve caught on a whirling shaft. His clothing tore away as he struggled free, skinning him in places while coworkers say the ordeal happened quickly. Carnes notes his work clothes held up long enough to save him.
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. advertises clearout of Mason fruit jars half gallon at 75 cents per dozen. Implies value near double the price asked. Sold by Higginbotham Brothers & Co.
Indian Creek plans a 11 a.m. Sunday sermon titled Fatherhood of God. The Epworth League will lead the Sunday night service.
A political notice urges voters in Precinct Four to support J. W. Wonozencraft for commissioner. The brief appeal emphasizes candidacy and assignment of duties without further details.
There have been 360 women registered at the tax collector’s office to date, aside from registrations at other county locations.
Car buyers are invited to see the latest Chevrolets newly unloaded at Higginbotham Bros. & Co. The ad promotes immediate viewing of the fresh lineup.
Ford Pracks are prepared for immediate delivery to Wiest and Mackey highlighting stock readiness.
This note thanks neighbors and friends for kind deeds and expressions of sympathy after the death of Bertha McCulley. The family says the support made a saddened hour more bearable and prays God richly rewards them. Signed Mr. and Mrs. R A McCulley.
A new general blacksmith shop opens in the building opposite Ford Station offering blacksmithing, woodwork, horseshoeing, and gun repair. The owner invites local business and notes the venture serves the public.
A church meeting outlines Fruits of the Gospel in Foreign Work at Home with Bible lessons on Christian Stewardship and reports from officers and committees. Presentations cover work with Latins Orientals Uranians and a symposium and songs. A wartime health note promotes WhitnRhs Cream Vermifuge for worm expulsion.
Higginbotham Bros and Co offers sales, charging, rental, and rebuilding of storage batteries. Local shop provides full battery services under the Higginbotham name.
Higgitbotham Bros and Co offers bay ties and twine at competitive prices. Contact for current rates and bulk options.
An advertisement urges readers to shop Rowland's 5 10 and 25c Store with a call to save 10 to 25 percent on goods. It taunts customers to wake their purse and avoid being outbeat by neighbors, promising aggressive price cuts.
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